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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
3
The Senate debated Henry W. Corbett’s Nebraska seat from Oregon with a 50 to 19 vote denying him entry. The House moved through sundry civil business, editing river and harbor appropriations and restoring pay for moonshiner informers while rejecting extra house employee pay.
News from Washington describes the Maine sinking inquiry resuming at Key West then returning to Havana to take evidence from divers. Officials including Secretary Long and Admiral Sicard address rumors, with Dingley and other figures commenting on war readiness and political cautions.
William J. Evans testified he accompanied deputies to Lattimer and picked up a revolver by a dead man, later produced by the coroner. Burgess W. Smith and Oliver Lidensberger described strikers driving workers from Coyle stripping grounds and pursuing a contractor. A bystander urged violence as deputies faced the crowd, and Miss Cora Hunbach recounted fleeing with her sister to safety.
Washington Feb 25 The DAR congress adjourned before final results with key posts still to be filled Mrs Daniel Manning won president general with 396 votes Mrs A D Brockett of Virginia was elected vice president general in charge of organization of chapters Mrs Charles A Stakely of Washington was re elected chaplain general and recording secretary general elected was Mrs Akers
In Athens on February 28 an unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate King George of Greece. The event is reported with minimal details and no injuries confirmed.
The Spanish cortes are dissolved and elections will test Liberal Sagasta policies versus Conservative aims. Du Bosc predicts a Liberal majority, while Weyler supporters may rally Conservatives. Elections span Spain Cuba and Porto Rico, focusing on delegates to the imperial parliament and autonomous Cuba timelines.
A cabinet member comments on the president's stance regarding war with Spain. He says the president will act with vigor if occasion arises, noting no mines at Havana and signaling firm resolve in the current crisis.
Washington reports Secretary Long saying the navy still knows little about the cause of the Maine disaster. Divers have spent days near the forward zone and describe more bodies found in debris, hampered by the ship’s compartments and magazines.
A bus carrying pleasure seekers was struck by a Grand Trunk train at the Western avenue crossing near Blue Island Chicago. Six youths aged 14 to 20 and an unidentified woman died. driver plus four others were injured with serious injuries including broken ribs and a broken collar bone.
William M. Singerly died at his Philadelphia home yesterday around 1 p m after a brief illness. The news notes his passing on February 28 in the city. The article records his demise and brief illness.
Paris February 25 Simon Lazard founder of the banking house Lazard Freres has died at an advanced age. The renowned financier helped build the firm into a leading institution in international finance with long standing ties to European and American markets.
Washington March 1 Henry W Corbett was denied admission to the senate as Oregon senator by the governor s appointment in a decisive 50 to 19 vote Speeches against his admission were made by Bacon of Georgia and Burrows of Michigan. The senate then began considering the Alaska homestead and railway right of way bill.
Washington March 1 The Supreme Court upheld Utah territorial eight hour work laws for smelters and mines as a valid exercise of police power. Holden jailed for violation. court notes health and safety concerns and declines broad ruling on all eight hour laws. The ruling also sustains Interior Secretary on a land location dispute involving Ransom Payne, a dephoma official, and denies improper use of office for land patent.
Washington on March 1 reports a modification of the order stopping gold receipts at the New York sub treasury. The assistant treasurer there may now receive gold in exchange for paper currency to be shipped from the Washington treasury.
The president sends Sol Berliner of New York as consul at Teneriffe Canary Islands. Nominations for marshals include John W Overall for the middle district of Tennessee and Thomas H Baker for the western district of Tennessee.
Evansville stockholders vote to reduce capital stock from 400000 to 250000 with no change in officers. Colonel R. K. Dunkerson remains president and Joseph Brentano remains cashier.
Des Moines voters chose John MacVicar as mayoral nominee in primaries held yesterday. He secured a decisive majority of 3,551, despite a challenge from John Sherman, nephew of the secretary of state.
Laxor, a new castor oil, is being adopted in hospitals for patient care. It is described as sweet like honey and praised for its gentle properties.
Mr Thomas Young and family moved to Fairfield. Eli Bloughs rented the Daugherty place and moved from Libertyville. Robert McWhirter began artesian well work. John Hisel is very ill in Fairfield. John Blakely to leave next week. wife to stay in Fairfield while he travels to the mountains and possibly Klondyke. Miss Gertrude Akers closed a successful term. Misses Ellen Carmichael and Gertrude Hise also closed schools and are home. James Boley and wife departed for Libertyville south on the Carter place. Frank Lutes leaves for Mt Pleasant on business. A sale is planned at John Blakley's on the 9th. Mr Ramsey moved onto the Bradshaw place.
At J A Moorman home Locust Grove Feb 18 1898 Emmett E K Myers and Miss Myrtie Carr wed by J A Moorman J P At Burton Litton home Round Prairie Feb 16 1898 Fred C McElwee and Miss Linnie Litton wed by Rev Jonathan Lee At St Marys Church Walnut Feb 21 1898 Peter H Kurtz and Miss Anna M Pacha wed by Rev Joseph Kominek
Fire at Hall Bros laboratory in Kalamazoo Michigan Saturday night triggered two follow up blasts. Ten killed including workers and spectators. several others injured with severe burns and lacerations. Missing include two boys and a Michigan Central brakeman as rescue attempts continued.
The overdue French steamer La Champagne was towed into Halifax by the steamer Roman and anchored mid stream off the city center. Passengers and crew were rescued after reports of freezing conditions and a damaged tail shaft, with Holland-American Rotterdam bringing news of safe arrival.
The British steamer Legislator sailing from Liverpool to Colon burned Feb 16 after an explosion of firecut. Eleven crew trapped forward, a lifeboat capsized leaving five dead including officers and steward. A fireman died from burns. 28 crew and two passengers were rescued within four hours.
Mrs. Robert Mantell, who was seriously ill in Port Floren since January 6, has relapsed and all hopes for recovery are abandoned.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat May open 1.034 close 1.065 July 1.50 3% Sept 0.78 4c Corn May 29.5c to 30c July 81.5c Sept 32.5c Oats Feb 41 6c July 24.4c Butter eggs poultry potatoes live stock hogs and cattle prices listed for buyers and sellers. receipts and ranges given for laying stock and veal calves.
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