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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
2
A general banking business trans describes farm loans negotiated and interest paid. It lists executive officers including President DAE SeEce, Vice President D. Gamsre, Cashier B. Cr Dreessecx, and a Board of Directors with Dilenbeck, John Law, Jay G Dation, J. Davis, ary Hennis, Chas E. Weuker, L. BD. Gamble, Geo E. Bartholomew.
First National Bank of Perry Iowa presents officers and directors D J Patten Allen Breed H J Holmes with correspondents National Park Bank New York Citizens National Bank Des Moines. Directors include D J Patten N Platt Allen Breed W T Holmes Jac Clementz A E Moody KR BR Platt 8 M Holmes W A McCammon. Foreign Drafts Bought and Sold.
oF Dougherty presents himself as the new agent for the Darrow Investment Co. and can place loans at the forest rate of interest. Union Block Perry Iowa
President McKinley asks named gentlemen to join a commission to examine the conduct of the War Department bureaus during the Spanish American War and to study sickness in the field. Some invitees decline due to health, while others accept the responsibility with high confidence in the country. The report discusses Miles command at Camp Wikoff and broader views on whether the war is over, with officers weighing peace prospects and troop needs.
Jayues and Jh.-Nhe helon of WM Davis sue Midual Reserve and Life Association of New York for 10000 asserting death benefit on insured despite nonpayment and disputed age assessments. Judge Dodge Wolfe overruled demurrer and sustained plaintiff position, sending trial to district court and signaling potential shocks to insurer practices on raise of age limits.
Governor Shaw urged the War Department to transfer willing Fifty-fifth and Fifty-ninth regiment men to the Forty-ninth, while Fifty-fifth companies prepare to return home from Camp Cuba Librero. Lieutenant Colonel Tiam protested to Washington against mustering out the Forty-ninth. The governor said officers and men preferred not to change the decision.
Attorney General Rowley rules collateral inheritance tax does not apply to life insurance paid to collateral heirs if no wife is named beneficiary. Exemption of 1000 dollars applies to estates after debts are paid, with all debts bonded from the estate first, then the remainder taxed.
In Sept 15 actions the Democratic party tapped candidates for Congress: Anderson of Vale Alto county in the Tenth district faced two opponents, Dale of Boone and Mann of Kossuth, winning on the ballot. Blaise of Mason City was named in the Fourth district and Sele Fre of Turlington was nominated in the First district.
Reports from Washington describe yesterday’s high level discussions on the Philippines site and future governance. Advisers pledged secrecy as American peace commissioners prepare to travel to Paris with propositions that favor retaining the islands under a liberal native administration and freeing inhabitants from oppression.
A report received by General Lawton states General Gomez, insurgent commander in chief, has resigned his command and his resignation has been accepted by the Cuban republican government. The move follows protests against the Cuban government and a shift toward the Ames plan, signaling retirement of the Cuban republic.
The report covers the Schmitzer shooting tournament in Kansas City, mentions C. W. Budd of Des Moines as last year’s trophy winner, and notes an Iowa man’s accidental fall near Rock Rapids with no serious injuries. It also details a divorce suit in Black Hawk County, a hospital disappearance rumor, and military muster plans for Iowa units. Senator Allison and Congressman Cousins visited the president about fortifying units, with likely future transfers. Commissioner Evans reports 37,977 Iowa pensioners and $5,549,977 disbursed. Storm Lake district court postponed sentences for J J Brace and two Sioux Rapids editors amid criminal cases.
Treasurer of State Herriott redeemed and cancelled the last 6 per cent state warrant in existence yesterday. Warrants were received for an issue of 160000, about 30000 at 6 per cent. others at 3 to 4 per cent. Remainder outstanding bear 3.89 to 5 per cent. Trial of William Christophian Lautrex looms, murder case of Miss Minnie Loos. Court may last weeks with 90 jurors summoned. Sick of Fiftieth Sent Home. Fifty-second Gone Here. Seventy patients left at Camp McKinley. Death in Fifty-second. Len W. Folitigh dies at Camp McKinley. Boy electrocuted in Suraxaoan. Verson Webber, 16, killed by a detached wire. Volunteers paid for July and August. Capon Falls dammer miller crushed to death between a wheel and shaft. Release of about 350 years of time noted.
Reports from Sept. 13 show Maine’s election solidly favors the Republican ticket with Governor Powers’ plurality near 22,660. Legislature likely 134 Republicans to 18 Democrats, reflecting a GOP gain while Democratic losses widen. Other dispatches note Manila capitulation disputes, London war coverage, and Shafter’s Cuba invasion report developments.
Reports state the Empress of Austria was stabbed with a stillette by archist JTe stabbed her aboard a steamer. The assassin Lucchous was arrested. Born December 11, 1854 at Paris, she was wife to Francis Joseph and mother of Archdukes and Archduchesses. The Empress died after being brought to Beaurivage hotel and steamer landing.
A West Indian hurricane devastates Barbadoes and other Leeward islands. Two hundred killed and 4 060 homeless in Barbadees with widespread landslides. St Vincent suffers mass destruction, Wineston ruined and 20 000 homeless on the island. Guadeloupe also hit with numerous deaths and heavy damage.
The Times reports President McKinley is mulling an offer to Senator Hearst for the post of ambassador to St James. The decision aims to place a suitable senior figure in the role, viewed as a career capstone by supporters and critics alike.
The president supports the call for a world disarmament treaty and will send a message to the czars via Ambassador Altchcock in St. Petersburg. Honolulu advices note Hawaii’s annexation plan names the new possession in the Territory. A three Filipino delegation, sent by Aguinaldo from Hong Kong, will confer with President McKinley on the Philippines. Senate members Graz and others are named to the peace commission, completing its roster.
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