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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
3
Describes Desi and Leaci Ampariel’s desirable farm and city property for sale on Second Street rear First Nal Besk. Listing notes location options and potential for both agricultural and urban use with emphasis on accessibility and value.
A collage of quotes and musings on civic virtue, self improvement, and the fate of the seal versus cod fisheries. The piece weaves references from Dreyfus to Morris and Jay and ends with a blunt call that the seal must go for economic reasons.
A letter to the Department of State from Consul Fowler of Ningpo notes potential motor and watch imports could flood China if priced around 25 to 30 dollars. Fitchburg protests Ada Gillette practicing law amid alleged personal history. The piece discusses charity gifts, a Chicago wage law proposal modeled on Liverpool, carpenters unions seeking protection for workers, reactions to a matinee actor, and a case where a favored actor faced scrutiny amid alleged conspiracy and domestic violence concerns.
A Senate committee meeting produced a unanimous set of recommendations for a three member board of control with administrative powers over charitable and penal institutions. The governor-appointed board would hire superintendents, abolish current boards, and report to the legislature. The State University, Agricultural College, and Normal School would remain under trustees and regents. Senator Wealy to draft the bill for the sub-committee.
John A Watts alias Watson faces a $20090 embezzlement charge in Neola. Sheriff Morgen of Council Bluffs hires Chicago detectives Briscoe and Granger after Watts, said to be hiding there, earlier fled to South America and Brazil before returning to Chicago with his wife.
Fire swept a large barn owned by John Neyer in Hampton on February 12 destroying fourteen horses along with grain, hay, buggies and wagons. The blaze appeared to start simultaneously across the structure and insurance valued the loss at five thousand dollars.
A 93 year old crippled woman Miss Werges was found burned to death in a Loomis Limber township cabin near Bellevue. She was last seen alive earlier in the day when clothing caught fire in unknown circumstances. The blackened body sat upright in a chair as neighbors discovered the scene.
Judge Thornell of the district court ruled that Iowa’s collateral inheritance tax law, 45 percent on bequests to non direct heirs, violates due process and lacks annuity provisions. The decision, in the case John J. Herry against John Tiezrat et al, attacks the law as unconstitutional and indicates the state will appeal.
A Black throng gathered with intent to lynch a Burlington murderer. Storms was moved from jail to a private house then to Mediapolis for transport to Anamosa after authorities learned of the threat. The mob waited for Storms twenty minutes after he left the jail. Wiltz was convicted of killing Jerome Dow and driving with him in a buggy. Dow was slain after a confrontation near Wiltz’s residence.
Iowa news notes a landmark Dewey decision on life insurance when a couple dies simultaneously, leaving insurers and heirs in dispute. A Fort Dodge boy dies after a bone button lodged in his throat causes fatal swelling. A gun duel near Sexion im Ressuth county leaves two men wounded and one dazed.
A Spanish minister in Washington, Senor De Lome, is implicated in a scandal after a notorious letter criticized President McKinley. The note was stolen in Havana and later confirmed as authentic, prompting calls for De Lome’s recall and possible resignation.
A proposal from Gov. Roses outlines a plan to redeem outstanding U S notes with gold bullion equal to 25 percent of face value, restricts silver coinage, and shifts to gold backed redemption. The scheme would stabilize finances but risks agitating banks and public trust.
A February 75 report states Spain declined to formally disavow insults to President McKinley contained in Senor De Lome's letter. The cabinet, by unanimity, decided to tell Minister Woodford that De Lome's spontaneous resignation and the decree's terms suffice. The dispute reportedly triggered a long cipher telegram to Washington.
An American steamer from Southampton reached New York with two crew members reported lost after a stern break and propeller shaft failure. Pumps operated, ship set on fire and destroyed to avert sinking. Another docket notes Woodford's potential recall amid DeLome letter dispute and Spain Cuba reciprocity tensions.
The report cites China consenting to a British railway from Barmah to Yusaini and agreeing to indemnify a Frenchman. Germany has secured a railway concession from Kiao Chou to Yehzu, linked to the murdered semity, while others seek further demands. Nearby, land in Anson Maine yields 2 acres and a turnip harvest of 294 bushels. An echo notes the strong healing power of the tongue in humans and animals. A new organ with 3 000 pipes and a 100 000 pound weight is installed at St Ignatius Church in San Francisco.
Cueto and his staff plus Guarry command 1,900 infantry to Puerto del Padre to aid the Santiago de Cuba region against a force of forty military and naval officers and 1,800 soldiers. The action aims to protect the area and prevent encroachment.
Dispatches report Japan will require no foreign loan to pay the indemnity as ministers abroad are instructed to inform powers. In the Philippines a fire razes two hundred buildings. Berlin reports a modification restricting American fresh fruit imports. Adolph Luetgert, Chicago sausage maker, is sentenced to life in prison, delaying his appeal. Earthquake casualties in Asia Minor leave about 4,000 homeless and thousands of buildings damaged. In California a wrecking conviction faces potential clemency. Greek Turks burn villages in Acarnania amid fighting, with eight thousand troops involved. evacuation of Crete is anticipated.
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