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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
In Tirnova, Prince Ferdinand declares Bulgaria's independence from Turkey with the Bulgarian cabinet present. The proclamation at the Cathedral of Tirnovo follows a dramatic, enthusiastic display and a manifesto addressed to the nation.
Paris reports France will mediate to avert war between Turkey and Bulgaria. Pichon, meeting Russian, Turkish, Hungarian, British, American envoys, cautions that powers may fail to prevent conflict as Bulgaria preps for arms buildup and independence sparks mobilization along the frontier.
St. Petersburg announces that Russia will urge a congress of the great powers to revise the Berlin Treaty in response to Bulgaria’s proclamation of independence. The move signals a broader diplomatic effort following the recent independence declaration.
Mrs. Mary Cummings seventy is killed along with her grandchildren Jeanette Howland aged nine and Harry Howland aged eleven when a fire razes the Cummings cottage on the estate of William J. Cochran on Yonkers outskirts.
Right Rev. Michael Tierney bishop of Hartford diocese died after paralysis struck him on Saturday. The church announced the death from Hartford Connecticut on October 6.
Minneapolis and Duluth market quotes show wheat and flax prices for on track and arrival. Prices listed include No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern wheat in Oct and Dec contracts, with May prices around 1.08 to 1.09 and flax near 1.21 to 1.28 depending on delivery month.
St Paul stock yards report cattle hogs and sheep prices from Oct 3 with ranges for good to choice cattle and various hog and lamb categories. Chicago wheat corn and oats futures shown with Oct nov prices and a note on stock yards gains and beef prices in Chicago. A preview for The Flaming Arrow play at The Town on Tuesday October 1 features Lincoln Carter’s frontier drama with 36 full blooded Indians and supporting cowboys and veterans.
Major Smith reports Emmetsburg plans a new electric Vine frone Rt project to aid farmers and replace steam lines for farm produce. The town will dredge the lake north of town and beautify it into a feature described as a joy forever. Miss Anna Davis returned to Toronto, Canada, Monday evening.
Curlew visitors include W. J. Donley en route to Ratherville and Turner with John Guillen from Laurens. Estherville purchasers bought Art Brown's three year-olds for 300 dollars. Local residents attend county fair in Brunnetsburg. U S Senator candidate Claude Potter to speak at the Opera House on Wednesday. Several other locals travel, visit, or return from Emmetsburg, Wisconsin, Des Moines, and Livermore with updates on sales, teaching, and carrier substitutions.
Graettinger Joby Montgomery visited county seat Saturday. Tom McCarty of Ewmmetsburg Wisconsin visiting relatives Saturday. Preston Fahnestock returned from Minnesota Sunday morning. O Rourk Avenue in Jueckson Minnesota, Arthur Keldren and family drove to Hoping Sunday. W H L Horn at Windsor since October. About a dozen from here went to Rosebud country to register. Beadley and Win Tipp drove to Bannetshore Sunday. Milwaukee Line opened Saturday as far as Butte Montana. Lombard operates the road, 0 miles east of Butte. Emmetsburg to Butte distance about 1,075 miles. Presently only local passenger train service offered.
In connection with the most complete line of overcoats dress coats top coats fur collar storm coats and fur coats we have just added the new fad the auto coats in both single and double breasted box pleat and plain in suitable material for this style coat.
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