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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
2
OE Dougherty announces he is now a pension agent for the Darrow Investment Co and can arrange loans at the lowest interest rate. Location listed as Union Block Perry Iowa.
The War Department inquiry reviewed sanitary conditions at Camp Thomas and related camps near Jacksonville and Cuba, noting equipment and supply shortages, crowded hospitals, and reliance on the Red Cross. Witnesses described poor meat and bread at times, delayed requisitions, and limited medical consultation. Colonels and officers defended supply adequacy while acknowledging initial shortages and climate issues at camps in Florida and Crete.
The Iowa Supreme Court reverses the conviction of Wallin Fields in a case tied to a $190 deposit from Ben Besser. The dispute centers on Cedar Walls Post National Bank's insolvency and prior indictments dating to 1689 and 1898, with venue changes and demurrers affecting the final adjudication.
In Tows City near Lower City October 19, Paul Rohkret aged ten was accidentally shot by his one year old brother Raymond with a lever rifle in their father Ud Rohret’s home. The bullet struck the boy in the head and exited the shoulder. he died hours later. The father was en route to Iowa City to inform the boys’ mother, hospitalized, with doctors warning the shock could harm her.
Grant Jordan resigns as secretary of the state board of control and LA Wilkinson is appointed in his place. Jordan had been acting as clerk of the board and secretary, drawing opposition from supporters who urged him to choose one post. The move sparked political consternation as he prepared to resign from state employment.
The quarterly statement of the condition of Iowa banks shows deposits rising for over a year and total assets of state and savings banks at 81 68,398 with liabilities 81,683,598. Net asset increase stands at 1,985,753 and net liability increase at 1,955,755. Dr Hoyt chosen as Mount Pleasant hospital superintendent succeeding Dr Gilman who died recently, amid reform and political endorsements. President McKinley’s town trip across a Burlington rail line drew ovations with brief addresses at each stop. A severe blizzard spread through western Iowa and neighboring states, with heavy snowfalls across multiple counties and states.
Des Moines native R W McCoy now in Kier dike reports eleven months in the Kiondike and two working classes yielding 1409 dollars. He notes his partner has made 30009 dollars. Ventura Mason City wreck: a head end collision disabled freight cars near Ventura with no injuries reported.
The Supreme Court of the United States rules on ownership of two railways centered in Sour City. Credits Commutation Company of Sonn City faces loss as Kennedy & Co. of New York gain $110000 stock in Sour City & Northern Norway and $2 340 000 first mortgage bonds of Sioux City, Ohl & Western. Bonds were hypothecated via Union Loin & Trust Company to secure a loan for a bridge, with redemption possible if the Credits Commutation Company pays about $1.59 million plus interest near $2.0 million.
Chargut Wali, a minister linked to forgery and check schemes, was arrested by local deputies from Sindyich Dilcharged. Accused of forging two checks totaling 8300 and 5300 drawn on missionary funds, he is identified by parishioners as Bev Mar Whenpsoa, a married pastor of the Congregational church. Parish identifies him as Thomason.
A report from Dubuane court details Birtley and Murphy tortured by masked robbers seeking the money secret. The Murphys reportedly refused to divulge the hiding place as assailants stabbed them and nearly burned them. In New Sharow a lone tram was held up by footpads on October 18 at 11 p m on the Iowa Central grade. robbers looted cash from passengers before escaping as police were alerted.
Oct 19 altercation at lather and Sternops saloon left railroad engineer John Schwartz cut in the abdomen. Witness Schwartz says John Hilson attacked him. Gilson allegedly answered a challenge as the end of town. Schwartz likely to die from wounds.
Burglars entered the John Johrsen and Grewoenen store in Toddville, dynamited the safe, and stole $400 in cash, $50 in postage stamps, and $1,900 in notes and papers. Berh Martin, colored of Des Moines, faces a district court assault with intent to commit manslaughter charge for shooting his wife Cora Martin. she survived but may die from injuries. Telegraph operator Zenus W Tobey served papers on Dr J B Paboer in an alienation suit for $15,909. bond set at $1,000. President McKinley announced furlough extensions for Fiftieth and Fifty‑second regiments to allow voting in the state.
London Oct 11 reports the Atlantic Transport steamer Mohegan formerly Cleopatra struck rocks between the Manacles and the Lowlands amid a gale. Of about 200 aboard including 50 passengers and 140 crew, 31 confirmed dead or missing as lifeboats struggled. The vessel foundered about five minutes after impact. captain and officers perished, crew saved remarkable order.
Reports detail an Indian outbreak with negotiations and surrenders near the frontier. Indian groups expressed desire to end fighting, with several warriors turning themselves in as troops pursue remaining holdouts. News covers troop movements toward Manila and domestic legal quirks in policing.
Paris dispatch quotes Judge Day urging the American commission to reject Spanish delays over Cuba debt. Spain balks at bond value cuts and Philippine surrender, while the U S demands full surrender of Porto Rico and evacuation of Cavite by November 1. Washington signals administration action but delays persist as Madrid seeks adjournment.
Court grants appeal of American Steel and Wire case on strike rights. Workers shouting to enter worksites restricted. court affirms freedom of access on streets and sidewalks, upholding peaceful picketing while protecting property and operations.
Reported events describe the formal hoisting of the flag over San Juan as the U S forces claim possession of Puerto Rico. The procession featured a large parade with military and civic dignitaries including President McKinley and Secretary Wilson. Estimates say about 30 000 troops lined the route amid civic celebrations and a public display of authority.
Brief report notes internal revolt led by Brevitien Macabuios against Arumaide in the northern Philippines as Spanish emissaries seek to influence factions and enslaved laborers to demand Spain retain control. The Reina Victoria Christina carried 36933 officers and troops along with archives and munitions from Havans to Spain. Washington dispatch confirms a court martial of Chaplain McIntyre from the battleship Oregon for improper conduct. he was dismissed and the case awaits departmental review.
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