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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

2

Cuban General Gomez Ousted by Assembly Vote

The Cuban assembly impeached and removed Gen. Maximo Gomez as general in chief after a recorded vote of twenty six to four. The motion, introduced by Senor Sanguilly, called to abolish the grade and oust Gomez for military failures and disobedience. Gomez reportedly resigned calmly, receiving a telephonic notification from Gen. Molin.

Gomez Military Assembly Maximo Gomez Cespedes Nunez Senor Manual Sang Gamer Ab Molin Assembly Ife

Castilian Ashore Near Yarmouth NS After Fog Wreck

The Allan steamer Castilian bound from Portland Maine to Liverpool via Halifax ran ashore at Gannet Rock near Yarmouth Nova Scotia in dense fog. Passengers praised crew discipline as rockets were fired and boats launched. By sundown all but captain, engineers, and a few crew were taken to Yarmouth.

Portland Liverpool Halifax Gannet Rock Yarmouth N.S Cape Sable

Wall Crashes Down on Chicago Building

A fire wall on the east side of an eight story Chicago building, damaged by fire Saturday night, collapsed Sunday and demolished the adjoining structure. Loss is estimated at 125000 fully insured. Firemen barely escaped being buried under masonry as the wall fell suddenly. Initial losses were expected to rise as more details surfaced.

Chicago Bret

Fire at six story Bayard Street tenement sparks panic

A fire tore through a six story tenement at 4 Bayard Street in New York early Sunday morning. The blaze forced twenty families to flee as the building burned, with reports of multiple occupants rescued and firefighters battling the flames as authorities investigated possible fatalities.

New. York Bayard Street Fork Bonner Piver Conaldson Thomas P. Donaldson Lnk Madigan Square Garden New York

Alleged Cuban General Gomez Seen as First President

A veteran statement claims Gomez has U S backing to push ratification of his leadership and Cuba’s first presidency. The confiding Assembly member cites secret deals including U S funds to arm Cuba and support Gomez’s ambition as Garcia and Maceo are said to be out of the political scene. The United States reportedly aims to withdraw from Cuba soon, with Gomez viewed as the central figure in postwar politics.

Gen. Games Cuba Tavaine Thera Gomez Assembly of United States Goyer Caan Tin Assembly Garcia Maceo

Woman and Lover Hanged for Murder in Québec

Mrs Cordelia Poirier, organist at St Jerome, and Samuel Parslow her lover, were executed at St Scholastique on March 10 for killing Isidore Poirier, her husband. Parslow and Poirier confessed, shifted blame, and faced the drop with varying composure as 600 spectators jeered.

Heveelf Porrer Cordelia Poirier Samuel Parslow St. Scholastique Isidore Poiriey Parslow

Bryan Scores Trusts in Houston Speech

Hon William Jennings Bryan addressed 6000 people in Houston Texas last week. He defended silver and income tax while opposing government by injunction and criticizing McKinley and expansion claims. The Chicago platform stayed, he said, but the St Louis one was violated by its projectors.

Houston Texas William Jennings Bryan Chicago St. Louis McKinley

War Revenue Tax Ruling Riles Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court voids a 50 cent war tax stamp requirement on saloon licenses as an interference with state sovereignty. The ruling protects a complainant’s right to license without stamping and cites compliance with state and city conditions. Soldiers of Fortune Barred as nine ex Missouri volunteers aboard the Breakwater are refused passage to Central America after customs inquiry. Connecticut polygamy amendment effort fails in House after committee report. bill rejected.

Ilinois Supreme Court Iinois Supreme Court Soldiers of Fortune New Orleans Irondurag Missouri Volunteers Kansas City Collector of Customs Central America Connecticut House of Representatives Committee On Federal Relations Congress

Opening of Port Arthur Canal Date Set for March 26

Plans for the opening of the Port Arthur Canal, part of the Gulf terminus harbor system of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad, indicate the ceremony will occur on Saturday March 26 with preparations for an elaborate celebration.

Port Arthur Texas Gulf Kansas City Pittsburg

Realgna His Pastorate Vite Talmage

Fragmentary text notes the pastorate of Talmage, referencing Realgna and Vite in unclear context. No clear events, dates, or locations emerge to define a full summary.

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Mob Whips Citizens in Clay County Punishment Ride

A masked mob of about sixty men in Missouri City Arkansas rode to the jail, battered the door, and whipped Odil Summers and Reuben Blue forty times with a grass rope before ordering all to leave the county. They then attacked homes of five men, taking them to a quarry where they were stripped, whipped, and warned to depart. The victims say they do not know the reason for the punishment.

Missouri City Avo Jall Jnit Odil Summers Atlas Reuben Blue Gujfoo Clay County Jessa Yates, Jr Kim Jackson Jor Asbury Dennis Stevens Ben Monkers

Margaret Cody Guilty of Blackmail Attempt in Albany

Margaret E Cody was convicted in Albany New York on Thursday night of attempting to blackmail George and Helen Gould. The jury returned a guilty verdict after eight hours deliberation and a mercy recommendation was made noting her age. Mrs Cody gasped and nearly fainted upon hearing the verdict and needed time to recover before being led away in a car.

Albany Goulde Margaret E. Cody N. Y George Helen Gould

British Foreign Secretary Defends China Support Policy

In the House of Commons Parliamentary Foreign Secretary Broderick said Britain has not changed its wider support of China against aggression. He noted China granted British subjects permission to engage in railroads and public works. The government does not expect a question on the British north roads contract.

House of Commons Broderick China

Postmaster Arrested For Mail Tampering In Wilkesbarre

Postmaster Roward F Bogart of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania was arrested by Secret Service agents for opening letters. He was held in bail awaiting further proceedings. Bogart, editor of the Evening Leader, faced political circles after the sensational arrest.

Wilkesvarre Secret Service Roward F. Bogart Wilkesbarra Bogart Evening Leader

Market Quotations Across Regions and Commodities

Regional price snapshots for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and Buffalo. Included are futures style bids for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes clover seed and pork products with varied ranges and grades.

Chicago Indianapolia St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Harley Buffalo Sheen Taly Lambs Cotymon

Banker Loses $5,000 In Pocket Disappearance

Thomas Officer, a banker with Oficer & Pusey of Council Bluffs, had just drawn $5,000 from the National Bank of Omaha and placed it in an overcoat pocket. He walked several blocks before discovering the loss and conducted a search, but the money was missing.

Thomas Oficer Oamaba Pank Thomas Oficer & Pusey Conall Bluffs Josh Omaha Tivat National Bank Filsnoss Matey

Charged with Kidnapping in Sioux and Plymouth Counties

Thelstein, an LeMars attorney, and Theodore Bohnenkemp, a Plymouth County farmer, were served with warrants for assault and kidnapping. They posted bonds. In September they allegedly took John Bohnenkemp from Grant’s home to Theodore’s son’s home, prompting Lee Grant to initiate county attorney action. Dr Schmidt of Alton and an order from the court were cited as context.

Lellars Edelstein LeMars Theodore Bohnenkemp Plymouth County Sioux County Lee Grant Sf. Bobnenkemp John Bobnenkemp Nils H. Bobnenkemp Theodore Uld. van Osterhont Orange City Thelstein Theodore Bobnemkemp Schmidt Alton

No Date Set for Iowa Democratic Convention in Des Moines

Iowa Democrats plan a state convention with Des Moines as the meeting city but no date fixed yet. Cato Sella of Vin ton named temporary chairman Stephen W Morrison of Harlan temporary secretary and A L Sarter of Mason City reading clerk. Forty-five mules burned in mine No 8 of Consolidated Coal at Oskalooga causing damage. two mules escaped but in poor condition. Fire reportedly started in stables and property loss limited by a timely defense. mine to reopen soon. Nearby Webster City fire damaged Peter Procopio’s stand and W A Hutton’s buildings and Tid Smith’s store roof burned. Procopio narrowly escaped. Election in Fiftieth Regiment confusion. adj Gen Byers lists candidates for colonel and majors. Bankruptcy petition filed by D B Lyong of Des Moines. liabilities about 54,000 dollars. Eight-hour day and 85 cent per ton rate agreed in Appanoose County. move aims to spread to other fields.

Iowa Democrata Willold Des Moines Democratic State Central Committee of Iowa Townsend Cato Sella Vinton Stephen W. Morrison Harlan A. L. Sarter Mason City Reading Consolidated Coal Company Oskalooga Buxton Webster City Peter Procopio W. A. Hutton Valentine’s Tid Smith Proceplo Tgs Centerville Towa

Squaw Creek Mine near Ames shuts after 23 years

The Squaw Creek Mine near Ames, operated for twenty three years by Tutchinson Bros, has exhausted its coal vein. The high quality coal had been shipped in large volumes, with Nutwood Drying Club of Dubuque adding a $5,000 prize for a free-for-all contest tied to the mine’s closure.

Col Ames Squaw Creek Tutchinson Bros Wim Nutwood Drying Club of Dubuque

Fragmented reminiscences on faith and church devotion

A distorted text fragment discusses Catholic Church faith and belief, criticizing or questioning religious practice and unity. It references Catholic Church members, non-Catholic faiths, and scrutiny of truth and error in religious instruction, with unclear context and entities.

Orwig Debated Over Interior Debarment Ruling

A derailed dispute features Orwig challenging the Interior Department rulings on debarring him from practicing before the Patent Office. The department warned him that noncompliance could trigger debarment, while new letters and hearings unfold amid broader river land funding and local civic notes including postmasters’ convention and women candidates for Cedar Rapids school board.

Morning Sun Man Death by Own Action

Edward Lyman a prominent Gold Dene cat and president of the Morning Bay sey board allegedly shot himself amid a busy Recounts. The incident involved financial swindles and calls into question motives relating to his sister.

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Local Trust Reorganizes Upland Company Assets

In Sioux City the Cambine Huskine Bros Co and the Cudahy Packing Company deny union with a proposed trust plan. The move would consolidate and control a range of holdings, signaling a major shift in local industry strategy and potential market implications.

Cambine Huskine Bros. Co Cudahy Dacking Company Sioux City yUap Suumaiatt Trust

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