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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1898

Page

2

Cubans Oust Dole Backed in Hawaiian Republic Clash

Private Cuba dispatch reports Castellano destroyed Esperanza the insurgent capital at Sierra Cubitas and moved to Navajaz. Fifty seven insurgents killed with wounded carried away while government troops list twenty seven killed and eighty seven wounded. Efforts push to secure surrender of Maso and his army with wires indicating seventy thousand dollars sent to Gen Aguirre.

Puerto Principe Cuba Castellano Esperanza Sierra Cubitas Navajaz Cabera Siguanez Rego Wonteaguads IG Tg Aguirre Maso

Hurricane in the East Rages Across Ohio and Northeast

A fierce gale swept parts of Ohio Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Sunday reaching seventy one miles per hour in Cleveland. The Shenango No 1 ferry drifted for half an hour after weathering the storm. Mt Vernon saw the Raymond building roof blown off and the Disciple Church steeple fall. Bucyrus saw flat cars derailed and Coshocton roofs torn away. Eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey reported storms with uprooted trees and telegraph pole damage while New England endured heavy rain snow and a near tidal coastal surge from Cape Cod to Portland.

Ohio Pennsylvania Cleveland Shenango No. 1 Port Dover Ont Cincinnati Lake Erie Mt. Vernon Raymond Disciple Bucyrus Coshocton South Jersey New England Maine New Hampshire Cape Cod Portland

Dole Arrives in Chicago Receives Warm Welcome

Hawaii's President Sanford B. Dole and Mrs. Dole arrived in Chicago at 8:05 am Sunday. A distinguished federal, city, and military reception greeted them with Judge Grosscup, Gen. Black, U.S. Attorney McMillin, and Mayor Harrison leading the dignitaries. Dole spoke on Hawaii's conditions but declined to discuss favorable details.

Hawaii Windy City Sanford B. Dole Chicago Little Island Republic Grosscup John C. Black United States Thomas McMillin United States, District Court Thomas W. Cridley State Department Washington Harrison Army Navy Heistand Phelps Brooke Dole Iaukea Day Mesdames Republic of Hawaii

Reverend Talmage Weds Allegheny City Widow

Reverend T Dewitt Talmage the noted divine of Washington D C and Mrs Floree McCutcheon Collier of Allegheny City Pa were united in marriage Saturday at the McCutcheon residence The wedding came as a surprise to many friends and was unusually quiet due to a recent death in the family

Allegheny City T. Dewitt Talmage Washington, D. C Floree McCutcheon Collier McCutcheon

Griggs Named Attorney General Nominee in New Jersey

President sent to the Senate on Saturday the nomination of John W. Griggs of New Jersey to be attorney general, succeeding Joseph McKenna as head of the justice department. Griggs is then serving as governor amid a turbulent political scene amid wartime concerns.

New Jersey Senate John W. Griggs Joseph McKenna

Andrews Civil War History Attacked by Confederate Veterans

Atlanta Camp No. 169 passes a resolution demanding Col. T B Harrison write a refuting article. Officers read chapters from Andrews Brown University history, denouncing statements on Confederate soldiers and Vicksburg actions as untrue.

Vicksburg Grant Napoleon

Judge upholds fine on Christian Science practitioner

In Kansas City, Judge Wofford sustained a police court ruling fining Mrs A D Baird, a leading Christian Scientist, 59 dollars and costs for failing to report a diphtheria case. The child had died under her treatment. The judge denounced Christian Science and said he would fine more if empowered. Mrs Baird will appeal the decision.

Kansas City Mra. Baird Wofford A. d. Baird

Havana Crowds Swell as 15000 Troops Mass in City

Rioters in Havana have been quiet since January 16 with no fatal disturbances. A dynamite bomb exploded in Plaza de Colon causing no injuries. Generals arrived from Matanzas and Tavana provinces with reinforcements, bringing about 15000 soldiers into the city and surrounding areas.

Havana Plaza de Colon Matanzas Tavana

Orders to China Prompt British Fleet Move from Esquimalt

Rear Admiral Palliser ordered all ships in the British fleet at Esquimalt to be ready within forty eight hours for immediate departure to Chinese waters. The Pheasant was ordered to sail at once and the Imperious, flagship, to start January 22, signaling a climactic turn in Orient tensions.

Vancouver Orient Esquimalt Vancouver Island Palliser

Ohio River Flood Fears Hit Louisville

Ohio River rising rapidly threatens Louisville Kentucky with flood danger. Water reached curb stones at Fifth and Fourth streets as residents packed belongings. Three drownings reported as waters rose three feet Wednesday night before subsiding Thursday morning.

Ohio Louisville

Mafia Murder Reported in New Orleans Trunk Discovery

A trunk found in the rear of New Orleans City Hall revealed an Italian man murdered, his head almost severed. The body was reportedly placed there by wagon at about 9 o’clock Friday night, with no further clues available at this time.

New Orleana New Orleans

Double St Louis Tragedy and Guilty Verdicts

A St Louis policeman Richard J Halloran was fatally shot with his own pistol by Nellie Managan, who then killed herself after a quarrel. In Chicago, jurors found Chris Merry guilty of murdering his wife, while James Smith was acquitted.

Richard J. Halloran St. Louis Nellie Managan

McKenna Confirmed as Associate Justice of Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed Joseph McKenna, former attorney general, for the U S Supreme Court. Senator Allen of Nebraska opposed the vote, citing alleged incompetence and a file of letters and protests from Pacific coast lawyers and judges claiming McKenna lacks adequate legal attainments.

Supreme Bench Joseph McKenna United States Supreme Court Senate Allen Nebraska Committee On Judiciary Pacific Coast McKenna Supreme Court

De Lome Warns of Crisis From Cuban Debates

Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome fears Cuban debate in the House may trigger trouble for Spain. He met with Judge Day at the State Department for over an hour to express regret over congressmen remarks, especially Witt, warning they could inflame Spanish sensibilities and provoke acts against Woodford and U S consuls. He also lamented naval yard activity.

United States Spain Hitt Committee On Foreign Affairs Ile Judge Day Ilitt Navy Yards

Bradstreet Review Signals Strength in Trade Sectors

Bradstreet's Weekly Review notes strong activity in commercial and industrial lines, with some records surpassed and steady staple prices. Mild weather boosts retail distribution of seasonable goods, while spring trade opens slowly yet confidence remains. Industrial strength stands apart except for cotton, where strikes are mostly in Massachusetts.

Bradstreet’s Weekly Review Massachusetts

Grover Cleveland Buys Land For Game Preserve Near Princeton

Ex-President Grover Cleveland has purchased an eighty five acre tract near Princeton New Jersey for a game preserve paying nine hundred dollars. The property is rich in rabbits and quail and Cleveland plans to stock it with pheasants partridges snipe and other game and build a lodge. He expects the preserve ready by next fall and is arranging to acquire quail foxes and other wildlife.

Princeton Grover Cleveland N. J Cleveland

May Contest McKisson Seeks Senate Challenge in Columbus

Mayor McKisson of Cleveland met with leaders in Columbus amid talk he will contest Senator Hanna's seat. Combines leaders expect a contest over charges from an investigation of alleged bribery as “Important Decision to Unione” looms. Judge Sheldon rules that intimidation means threats of force, not threats to strike. Fleet of coal boats sinks after storm. two drowned. A collision on an Atlantic Coast Line train near Charleston injures several. two firemen killed. Ex Mayor William L. Strong elected president of the American Protective Association League.

Hanna McKisson Cleveland Columbus Combine Senate Sheldon Superior Criminal Court Boston New York Florida Charleston D. C Carit Leange William L. Strong American Protective Aris League Coruetlus N. Bliss

Whisky drinking decreasing in US due to beer and wine rise

The article notes the United States has reduced per capita whisky consumption from 2.80 gallons in 1860 to about one third of a gallon in the postwar period, with a steady decline overall. It attributes the drop to better habits and greater use of beer, wines, and other lighter liquors.

United States

Two Men Crushed in Farm Accident Near Cherokee

A deadly farm accident occurred Wednesday at the McCaninilt farm near Cherokee Tawa. A horse powered grinding mill broke a rambling rod causing lethal injuries to two men, Gue Mien Wit and Henry Van Sickle. Doctors say Wit is dead and Henry is likely to die. The incident occurred while Steve Van Sickle worked the mill, with a fragment striking the head of Wit and the rod striking Henry Van Sickle on the forehead, caving in the front skull.

Cherokee Doshih McCaninilt Tawa Gue McCaminilt Steve van Sickle Henry van Sickle

May Unite and Fight Sin in Victory for Volunteers

Commander Ballington Booth in New York announced reconciliation with his father and predicted harmony between the American Volunteers and the Salvation Army. He said both groups would continue in their respective fields as distinct churches and may cooperate, signaling hoped-for peace and good will.

Ballington Booth American Volunteer New York American Volunteers Salvation Army

Tanner Tenders Regrets Over Dole Reception

Gov. Tanner of Illinois received a telegram from Secretary Sherman requesting him to name a representative for the reception of President Dole in Washington. He declined due to rheumatism and prior travel plans to Hot Springs with ten companions, saying postponement would cause great disappointment, especially to the guests.

Tanner Inoisx Sherman Meinsey Dole Uawall Hot Springs

Indiana Floods Ravage Little Blue River Area

A severe flood in Indiana disabled three of five Little Blue River bridges on Saturday night. About fifty people on Court Street bridge were saved amid rising waters. Dozens of livestock drowned and many homes in low grounds flooded four to five feet. Property losses reach thousands of dollars as residents cope with the disaster.

Indiana Little Blue River Court Street Bridge Masonic Society Aasigna The Masonic Mutual Benefi Society of

Market Quotations for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities

The report lists bid ranges for cattle hog and sheep prices and grain quotes by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clovers with variations by grade and grade numbers.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York

Help for the Hog Secretary Wilson Reports Cholera Remedy Found

Secretary Wilson touts a hog cholera serum developed under his direction in Town tald Nebraska and North Dakota states. The treatment protected 85 percent of sick hogs and could cut cattle losses. Estimates cap annual U S hog cholera losses at 60 to 100 million while Town county losses reach 15 million annually. The serum production and field use could lower costs to 0.50 or 1.00 per hog with broad adoption by farmers and agricultural societies.

Wilson Nebraska United States Pree Chenade Shaylar Texas Ohio Alinnis Georgia Tennessee Alabama Mississippi

Resignation of Rev Dr John Fall at Fifth Avenue Church

The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York, richest Presbyterian congregation with 1200 members and 2000 at major service, faces public focus as Rev Dr John Fall resigns after thirty years of leadership and forceful ministry. His sudden retirement comes amid widespread attention in the metropolis.

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York America John Fall

Longtime pastor leaving ninety year old Irish church

The congregation mourns severing pastoral ties after many years. Dr Wall, born in Armagh in 1820, is the fifth pastor of a church aged ninety. He has served in Armagh, St Mary's Abbey Dublin, and Smith Avenue. The ornate temple on West Avenue near Central Park houses his talents amid a project costing over a million dollars.

Wall Ile Armagh St Mary’s Abbey Dublin Whitch Tr Hall Wirth Avenue Central Park

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