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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
2
In Graettinger Iowa a publication listing appears with public notice and administrative details tied to Richardson. The brief item indicates local notices and formalities for residents and officials in the town.
The Senate approved the peace treaty Monday afternoon by an eight vote majority after a tense session marked by anxiety and uncertain support. Several doubtful senators indicated continued opposition, while others lined up for ratification as votes from Democrats, Populists, and Silverites joined with most Republicans.
The Cunard Line steamer Lucania arrived in New York from Liverpool and Queenstown after a seven day nineteen hour voyage marked by terrifying west gales and high seas. The vessel sustained no damage despite the ferocious storm off the Irish coast and hurricane force winds on February 2. Also noted is an extreme cold snap on the plains with cattle dying from the cold, as reports warn of bleak outlook for Texas and Montana stockmen amid heavy losses.
A violent explosion tears through a town causing multiple injuries. Witnesses report widespread destruction as structures collapse and streets fill with debris. Authorities estimate extensive damage and urge calm as rescue teams search for survivors. Local officials vow a full investigation into the blast.
In Springdale Illinois a boarding house blaze claimed three lives. Meg Withey, owner, perished after rescuing two children and attempting to save James Calk, while Benjamin Fairchild and Miss Helen Rose were among those injured. Mrs Withey and Mr Hall died as fire consumed the building after her brave act.
Appropriations committee probe into the American Commission for the Paris Exposition reveals a $450,000 Paris exhibit appropriation with Commissioner General Peck seeking $1.6 million more. Peck’s salary reportedly totals $104,000 annually and an appointment clerk from Chicago earns $4,600 yearly plus $8 per diem expense, signaling lavish salaries and questionable use of public money.
Col James A Sexton, head of the Grand Army of the Republic and War Investigation Commission, died at Garfield Hospital Washington at 3 40 am from grip complications and brain meninges after a month of illness Mrs Sexton and son William were with him floral tributes came from the War Investigation Commission and President McKinley The Maine keel ceremony planned for Feb 15 1900 aims to coincide with the Maine disaster anniversary Burglars seized Leipsic post office safe with dynamite Bowman wounded in shootout and burglars escaped Jury bribing case in Chicago indictments against Bailiffs Lynch and Dwyer indicate organized bribery aiding street railways
In a Saturday opinion, Attorney General Griggs upholds a military commander’s right to cut enemy cables within territorial waters without liable damages. The ruling addresses a Dewey related question and notes implications for the foreign-owned cable companies and international communications.
In Manila a major clash sees insurgents attack American lines near Santa Mesa, Caloocan, and Balik Balik. Corporal Greeley fires on a Filipino party, the Monadnock joins the barrage, and U S casualties are about 176. Washington dispatch reports insurgents driven beyond former positions, with significant captures and rifles. Lincoln Neb lists Nebraska regiments men and officers, including Pierce and Laggar.
Dun and Co reports January failures at 7.72 million liabilities, down from last year, with manufacturing failures near record lows. Clearing-house exchanges up 69.7 percent versus 1892 levels, payments expansion amid seven year price declines. Cotton prices down, cotton goods prices rising, woolen demand improving, iron prices firm. Virginia demand remains strong but not urgent at key markets.
A garbled passage shows disputed dialogue with phrases like Another Golar-Piexua Blow and Softleigh-I-aw-am sunh. The text includes questions about certainty and references to unnamed speakers, suggesting a transcription of a heated exchange or overheard conversation.
The Cabinet considered the conduct of Gen. Miles with no action yet taken. A court of inquiry may be ordered after the War Investigation Commission's report, but he is unlikely to be relieved of command before that. President may order a court regardless of officers' wishes, and Miles has said nothing publicly while continuing his duties.
A San Francisco song story recounts ex President Gutierrez of Salvador falling from grace. Letters from Honduras say he is now supported by strangers as his union plan collapsed his fortune and property is mortgaged. He fled to Honduras for safety but poverty persists.
Chief Justice Chambers of Sanion has prepared a long report on the circumstances of the recent Apia uprisings. Copies sent to Germany and Great Britain have arrived, while the dispatch to the State Department is delayed. A New York dispatch cites an epidemic of seafaring fever on the cruiser New York with several sailors hospitalized.
News from Nicholasville in Jessamine County Kentucky notes twenty suspects of smallpox at the pest farm with ten more sent out Monday A fugitive from Govinnion is said to have brought smallpox to Nicholasville from a distant location.
Regional quotes across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo Newport Castle and Western markets show cattle hogs and sheep ranged with prices in mixed postwar terms. Wheat corn oats rye and butter egg figures appear with No 2 and No 2 White classifications and varied per bushel or hundredweight.
A severe snowstorm shuts rail lines and isolates towns across Colorado. Snow slides destroy a Denver and Rio Grande train near Glenwood Springs, killing six, as rescue trains arrive with doctors. Near Leadville another slide clears the track, trapping engine crews. Supplies dwindle in many mining districts. trains reach scattered towns after perilous journeys through deep drifts.
Cuban leader Maxima Gomez pledged support to the United States and General Brooke to disband Cuban forces. Porter, as special commissioner, secured an $8 million verbal ultimatum and arranged a relief fund of $3 million for soldiers to leave service and pursue civilian work. Gomez declined to handle the distribution, leaving it to General Brooke.
Advices from Shanghai report severe distress along the Yellow River where floods have left about 1,000,000 people without food. Missionaries estimate 2,000 inundated counties in Konan province with many villages ruined and only a few intact. Along the Yellow River near Chinanfu, tens of thousands lie starving with willow sprouts as their sustenance.
No faith in the Filipinos as Admiral Dewey refuses to reform their lines. Filipino members of the joint commission demand the release of seized launches and permission to fly the Filipino flag in Philippine waters. General Otala is reportedly favorable, but Dewey declines to avoid exposing searchlight use to track Filipino movements and prevent smuggling of arms or torpedo attacks.
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