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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
1
A concise digest of major happenings from the past week, highlighting notable events reported by telegraph services. The roundup covers important domestic and international developments that drew wide attention and shaped public discourse.
The article notes plans to strengthen Southern coast defenses and reports the currency controller declaring a 20 percent dividend for creditors of the State National Bank of Knoxville. It covers authorization for Merchants and Manufacturers Bank of Columbus with capital of 350000 dollars and Senate finance and judiciary committee assignments for Walthall and Daniel. It also mentions a Maine senator Hale proposing a joint resolution to accept the ram Watahdin into the US Navy, potentially overruling prior objections.
The report lists diverse figures from royalty to generals traveling or residing in the United States. Names include the king of Portugal, Mr Rockefeller, Bishop Whipple, Col Williams, Whitelaw Reid, Maj Buck, Capt Luke, Kirk Buffham, Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Prof Deward, Don Carlos Buel, and Gen Buel. Places mentioned span Jacksonville Florida to Phoenix Arizona and Bloomington.
A series of accidents and disasters left several dead or gravely injured. Joel Davis and his Coggan Ia wife died from canned tomato poisonings. others in the family are ill. An explosion at Schoehlberger’s rolling mill in Pittsburgh burned eight men, one fatally. The Minois river overflow threatens Peoran d families. Cincinnati lawyer John A. Slatterly died after a fall from an elevator shaft. A powder and dynamite storage house near Salisbury NC exploded, killing George Weaver. A Great Northern train killed Edward Buran Jr and Emma Max near Carlisle Minn. McLeansboro stores caused a large fire with substantial loss. Five men injured, one fatally, at Payton O malleable iron works. Strickland’s livery barn in Burlington Iowa burned with heavy horse losses. Total losses run high with large insurance gaps.
Several roadster horses tested well and posted fast times, all owned by private parties. The report notes most animals were well behaved and in good condition for the event.
A string of violent events is reported from Kentucky Indiana Missouri and Ohio. Fatal shootings occur near Berea Elkton and St Joseph while a man is killed in a police running gunfight. A Missouri trial ends in acquittal. An incendiary fire scorches a Scioto bridge. A man decapitates himself after love disappointment.
Dispatches from Havana confirm reports that Cuban insurgent Mirabel was killed during an attack on Vueltas held by Spanish troops.
A Montanan woman accuses David Belasco of plagiarism while a 1793 Washington letter with Monroe Doctrine bearing surfaces. Reports from Coke region in Connellsville note 10 percent pay raises for 20 000 workers starting January 1 1896. Episcopal convention in Texas adjourns after constitutional adoption and bishop election. Grand Army of the Republic drives a Stoughton memorial effort in Southern Michigan. John Jacob Astor learns to operate a horseless carriage under a female instructor on Fifth Avenue. Hudson River Tunnel project sees reorganization talks with 300 feet remaining to New York shore and funding estimates of 1 000 000 to finish.
Johannesburg reports an acute Transvaal crisis as Uitlanders press for equal political rights. Rumors of armed miners and exodus of women and children swirl while Gen. Joubert is recalled to Pretoria. European papers debate Britain’s bid on the republic and anti English sentiment grows in Berlin.
In New York December 30 reports say a Morgan led syndicate may float a 100 million dollar government loan. Morgan would take 50 million bonds immediately and another 50 million later, with gold payments as needed. Rothschilds reportedly abstain. Belmont may still participate.
President Sanford B. Dole of Hawaii states in an interview with Miss Kate Field that Hawaii seeks annexation to the United States and denies any aim to perpetuate his government in office. He confirms annexation as Hawaii's sole policy, countering a suggestion of offering islands to England if not annexed.
Hastings citizens secure Attorney General Childs name for an injunction to block the state commission from closing a contract locating the fourth hospital at Anoka. The fight arises as Gov Clough’s panel seeks a site for the new hospital for the insane.
The Order of Crusaders sent a New Year's greeting via Hon Neal Dow to Mother Stewart and Miss Frances Willard. The message expresses hope that war will be averted and reflects temperance workers' stance on the issue.
The Red River drainage meeting in the governor’s office at the state capitol heard from contractors A C Rhinehart and James Kennedy, and Ennex, on slowed progress. They were given extensions to Sept 1 1896 for the Borup and Kennedy ditches and until Aug 15 1896 for the Snake River ditch, with engineer Hoffman’s report approved.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports a U S government initiative with England has won a favorable response. Russia is said to back Cleveland's position on the Venezuelan dispute and may support the United States diplomatically. Paris public opinion shifts toward the American side amid French press reactions.
The piece notes land's demeanor as statesman like and observes a scout of the notion that Sue is pursuing another term. The language suggests political maneuvering around an election bid without presenting concrete actions or outcomes.
Officials announce heavy Armenian losses at Zeitoun as Turks capture the area. Estimates say 250 Turks killed and 2,500 Armenians killed. Ambassadors of Britain France Germany Italy and Austria sent dragomans to intercede but little hope remains for Armenians stranded in the pass.
Faith healing by Rev Schweinfurth at the St Charles opera house failed to save Rev L H Craven longtime Presbyterian minister and resident. Craven who had joined Mrs Beekman’s religious movement left Fremont and St Charles churches and left a widow and two grown children. He underwent a surgical operation for a lingering ailment shortly before his death.
In Horr Montana yesterday noon Jacob Tracy killed Chris Anderson in a feud over women. Tracy struck Anderson with an iron poker then shot him with a revolver after returning to the camp. Tracy was arrested with the weapon in hand and will be brought to Livingston.
Mrs. Mary A. Davidson is arrested in San Francisco on extortion claims by Rev. C O Brown pastor of the First Congregational church. Brown says he paid $500 and faced demands for $2,000 down and $100 monthly for ten years to keep Miss Overman from testifying about alleged relations.
The House approved the bond bill by 170 to 136 before adjourning for three days to welcome the New Year. The measure adds 3 percent bonds redeemable after five years and payable in fifteen, with greenbacks retained. A second section authorizes 3 percent debt certificates of $20 denoms up to $50 million to cover temporary deficits.
Mrs Davidson testifies Dr Brown confessed affection for Miss Overman and arranged payments of 35 dollars monthly for ten months to mis tress. A fake Mrs Baddin demanded 10 000 for silence while Dr Brown planned to move to Brooklyn or Philadelphia. Police seek missing Mrs Baddin.
Lord Dunraven sailed for home after testifying before the yacht club committee on Defender charges. Reports say the investigation ended abruptly and Dunraven is very angry though facts remain unavailable.
Four American miners Charles Joiner George Miner Alfred Heard and T Caldwell arrived in Chuquisaca from Brazil after a long trek amassing fortunes. Miner accused acting mayor Pepe Gonzales of cheating with marked cards. Gonzales drew a pistol and was overwhelmed by Joiner as a riot broke out with about thirty locals joining. Police detain the Americans while others go free.
The 890,745 acres of Red Lake and White Earth Indian lands in Minnesota are scheduled for opening to settlement around June 1. Red Lake accounts for 888,746 acres and White Earth 51,999 acres. Timber lands within ceded areas total 1,698,574 acres, priced at no less than 3 per 1,000 feet, to be sold after appraisal. The openings will proceed in stages over the coming months.
Reports from Savana dated December 30 indicate insurgent damage in Matanzas and possible moves toward Santa Clara. An engagement is reported in Pinar del Rio, with Santiago de Cuba circles uneasy over activity. Jose Muneceo’s flight rumor appears unfounded as he remains active in the eastern province.
Walter C. Sanger, famed bicycle racer, and Miss Katherine Wotzenberg of Chicago secretly married in Milwaukee on a Friday night after slipping away from a skating party. Rev. Father McGill officiated. the couple later informed their parents who had anticipated the union.
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