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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
1
Lospex June 17 reports royal physician sources say Queen Victoria is almost totally blind. The affliction is recent, possibly cataract, and she will be unable to respond to greetings along the jubilee procession route or attend services at St Paul’s. Rumors mention a potential regency for the Prince of Wales.
The Georgia Bankers Association met yesterday and discussed new banking laws and stricter penalties to safeguard the industry. A proposal calls for fines of up to 4000 dollars or at least one year in prison for noncompliant banks, plus broader state authority.
First two offenders in the tollgate raiders case are sentenced, as authorities reveal names Teati Kav Pass and Junio Cee Bowe in Kentucky. The court proceedings establish precedent for future penalties in the spree.
The Senate convened in executive session to read President McKinley’s message and the Hawaiian annexation treaty. Senators Gray Mills Pasco White Onifery Pettigrew and McEnery signaled strong opposition to ratification while Davis urged public release of the documents. President’s message frames the move as continuing long-standing relations with closer ties. The treaty, six articles, cedes sovereignty and lands to the United States and places Hawaii under U.S. rule, with provisions for public lands and financial arrangements.
Havana reports a clash near Sabans where General Bandera ambushed Spanish forces. Spanish troops pursued five scouts into the ambush, leading to a hand to hand fight. Bandera’s force, all Black troops, suffered multiple casualties while pursuing Spaniards. Alguiza reports 175 deaths from famine last month. American citizen Joaquin Vargas arrested at Remedios with Jose Pando as consul preparing a protest against a court martial.
Montreal man Roland Israel Gideon Barnett of 6 St. Francois Xavier asserts he is the elder brother of Barney Barnato, the South African diamond magnate. Barnett cites Barnato's real name as Barney Isaac Barnett and notes four siblings, detailing their father as a musician and art restorer who managed the Dudley estate, providing strong schooling and hints of Barnato's German studies.
In Kentucky on June 17 the court of appeals ruled one branch of the Fidelity National bank case from Cincinnati. It addresses whether Fidelity bank creditors or Swift Tron and Steelworks Newport creditors get 551,000 of steelworks assets. The court sides with Harper and his bondsmen, limiting claims to bank creditors and not steelworks, clarifying asset distribution.
Fragmentary sports column lists National League matchups and box details. Mentions teams New York Cleveland Washington Loninville Baltiners Pittsburg St Louis Philadelphia Brookline and players Wilson O Connor King Farrell Cunningham Butler Killeen Hastings Leahy Boyle and Pagno with several runs and errors.
June 17 report from Pirrapine on the tinplate conference. Adjournment followed a day focused on points of contention with modest advances toward a compromise, while delegates remained far apart on key terms.
Mrs Seymour’s country residence was burgled and diamonds valued at 3000 stolen. A domestic, Miss Mary Drey, reportedly woke from a dream and found the diamonds in a tree stump, with one ring missing.
Epworth logue at Kibbart Indiana in session with Dr J J Martin as Moore’s College president. Carey Ohio plans a 10000 electric light plant. Isaac Kormerly four killed by Fort Branch engine. Hartaville Indiana college to close tonight after 50 years. Marion Gas City Jonesboro workers strike for nine hours with ten hour pay. Wille picking berries on her father’s farm near Wellsville Ohio. Miss Lane Leeson bitten by copperhead in Dublin Indiana. Farmer reunion in Marion Indiana planned for ath fin an. Marion brick works buy 143 nanes of fireclay land near Rockville Indiana for plant worth 850000. Y Sargis Armenian student at Ohio Wesleyan University broke collarbone. Ed McFarland and Squire Lancaster quarrel at Greenup Kentucky over dog poisoning. Mrs Franchi Overstreet Kentucky left baby drowned in cistern. Commissioners fail to agree in Tanegan Delaware Territory Cherokee Nation talks end. Dewes commission tells Cherokees no further action. Congress may act. Likely speculation on Hattie Ward.
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