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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
2
The Perry Advertiser compiles a humorous column of quips and political asides noting about Aguinaldo, social teas, legal minds, and foreign policy. It comments on Russia, China, and United States interests with satirical tweaks and local flavor.
A March 2 report from Iowa Auditor Meriam outlines taxes levied in 1895 and collectible in 1899 totaling over 18.645 million dollars. It notes state, county, school, and city taxes excluding certain public improvements and licenses, with per-person governance costs around $10. School taxes rise by 150,000, city taxes by 425,000, while insane taxes fall about 75,000 and overall levy growth reaches about 300,000 due largely to a 3.2 mill state tax increase.
Weather and crop service bulletin from Des Mowers reports Iowa winter wheat badly damaged by extreme cold and frequent thawing. Early fall sown wheat shows vitality, while spring weather could save much of the crop. Statewide acreage up 50 to 100 percent in many areas. total winter wheat in Town at 300,000 acres versus 250,000 last year.
In Winneshiek county district court on March 1, the case Daubney vs Daubner ended with a judgment for Charlotte Daubney widow of George Daubney. She sought 87000 alleged to be wrongfully diverted from the Daubner estate and as heir under the will. The judge, Fellows, awarded her full demand.
Meigs argues American producers face higher costs due to bad country roads, rival markets gain advantage, coalitions urge road work, and oil treatment may improve drainage. He cites road grading, oiling, and rolling to raise road efficiency across farms. The Senate rejects 500000 for extending the primitive tube postal service amid doubts over practicality.
A thoughtful line notes that many world figures remain unknown to ordinary people yet gain greatness by sharing joys with others and keeping personal sorrows private.
Iowa's Osborne Deignan is likely to be appointed a naval cadet as a reward for his role in the Merrimac sinking. Both the senate and house passed resolutions authorizing the president to waive the age limit, and Senator Gear secured unanimous consent to adopt the house resolution. It now goes to the president for action.
At Wickham Brothers dirt bank near Council Bluffs two men were killed and a third injured when several tons of frozen earth tumbled from about 25 feet during railroad grade work. The dead are Black of Council Bluffs and Kroner of Atchison Kansas. Read of Council Bluffs is injured with possible internal injuries.
Forty two stockholders representing 96000 of the 200000 capital sue in district court to appoint a receiver and halt a 40 per cent assessment ordered by the state bank examiner. Bank, once closed in 1893, reorganized in 1897. Francis Geneser president and J W Geneser cashier.
Burglars entered the Deep River post office, blew open the safe, and looted $300 in money and $200 in stamps before setting the building ablaze. A drug store owned by L C Sanders, insured for $1,500, also burned. No clues. In Mason City, Mrs Lottie Tughes was acquitted of murdering her husband after a 24 hour trial, drawing community approval. The state board of health reported a widespread Iowa smallpox outbreak with 532 total cases and multiple deaths. The January state board of control report shows penitentiary population at 1,112, with expectations of a rise.
In Warelat Wasuinoron on March 1 the Democratic members of the House adopt resolutions opposing permanent U S sovereignty over the Philippine islands and pledging to transfer control to an independent government when established. They condemn colonial policy as contrary to civil liberty and consent of the governed and urge the minority foreign affairs committee to act. A Georgia Democrat commends soldiers and sailors and pledges support despite disagreements with current administration policies.
Kansas City jury finds Jesse James son of the famed outlaw not guilty of complicity in the September 23 express train robbery near Leeds. Jury deliberated under an hour, acquittal on the first ballot amid applause and cheers in Kansas City.
Wasorsetox December 28 The War Department plans evacuation of Cuba and reduction of garrisons while most regulars depart to the Philippines. Officers think Philippine troubles may last through summer as Cuba requires only a small force. Hanna's Gert in the Senate. Wasuxerox March 1 Senator Chandler reports on bribery charges in the Ohio Senate election of Tanna. Majority says charges lack foundation. minority urges further investigation.
A ministerial crisis looms as the cabinet fears defeat in the final vote on the Philippines cession bill. Opponents may gain strength while government support cannot grow. The report notes the government’s certainty of losing and the likelihood of a political setback.
IowA Patent Office reports exclusive rights granted to Joe S&S Gerem of Des Moines for Purity Chocolates and Bon Bons. It lists inventions including a churn dasher to create butter and a wheel hub with oil reservoir, attributed to JG Emers of Creston and J Harts horn with E C Means of Stuart, with patent solicitorThomas G. Oixie & Co. and free consultation offer.
An army contractor laments the poor quality of canned goods and wonders what caused the issue. He suggests that language used by some officers in their presence may have influenced the morale and performance of the team.
The dispatch from Manila dated February 4 requests sending the Oregon to Manila at once for political reasons, plausibly to deter rebels and protect interests. Cabinet officials are surprised by the demand and cite uncertain motives. The Oregon, then at Honolulu, is expected to reach Manila by March with Otis receiving about 2,500 reinforcements within a week.
Paris March 1 The Rappet and other papers seized from royalists claim an Orleanist plot funded by foreign sovereigns. The plan involved a general who would soon be minister of war and act once in office, but Deronlede's action derailed it. Authorities insist a dangerous conspiracy was foiled.
Copenhagen correspondent reports Emperor Nicholas ill and prostrate after the armament limits manifesto. Grand Duke Michael holds executive power as czar signs only, with decisions made without his knowledge. Eagan salary approved after court of claims ruling, $5,500 yearly. Sagasta cabinet crisis in Spain as ministers resign amid queen's fate and chamber adjournment.
Governor Stanley signs a bill to manufacture binding twine in the Kansas State Penitentiary. The plan allocates 10000 for plant installation and 4300,000 as a revolving fund to run the enterprise, aiming to relieve farmers from the binding twine trust. Also reports pope's surgery, Quay trial delay, and a Pittsburg egg shortage affecting prices.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Congelentinus asks a young man if he attends charity dances. The conscience-bound dancer replies he dances with all the wallflowers, highlighting a playful social moment.
A wild rush of miners reports a diamond discovery at Nullagine Australia raising fears for lives in the scramble. The piece notes a tin rush elsewhere causing men to break down in health and promotes Hosta tter's Stomach Liver as a cure.
A mosaic of anecdotes and jokes from a South Texas back-country era. It recalls a negro doctor’s quackery, a Cleveland schoolgirl’s bright wit, Kendkle Wallis’ barbed quips, a Pittsburg life insurance caper with a Chinaman, Portuguese funeral customs, a Milwaukee beer duel, General Johnston’s memory of a tobacco-factory day off, and a Louisville treasure tale of old treasury notes redeemed after thirty years.
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