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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1897

Page

2

Spalding Guilty on Third Embezzlement Trial

Charles W Spalding, director at Globe Savings Bank of Chicago, was found guilty Saturday of embezzling bonds belonging to Siacoupiz County and tied to the University of Illinois, valued at $23,000. The conviction comes on his third trial with sentencing to be decided by the state prison board.

Charles W Spalding Globe Savings Bank of Chicago Spalding Siacoupiz County Ilinois Ste University of Illinois Nenien- Gary Mit State

Tragic drowning at Hyatt's ferry near Carlisle

Four Carlisle residents, Mr and Mrs Grant Hammond and Mr and Mrs Abner Morris, drown while swimming. one person dies after being struck by a freight train near Evansville and Terre Haute line. Bodies recovered on riverbank. rescue attempt for a cramping swimmer suspected.

Grant Hammord Abner Morris Carlisle Terre Haute Ind Hyatt’s Ferry Wabash River Evansville Terre Hate Stu Bis Grant Hammond Charles Hines

Murder at Hillsdale Ind A man shoots in saloon

At Hillsdale Indiana on Sunday James McLaughlin shot and killed Joseph Robson of Montezuma. In a Montezuma night out the killer fired three bullets into Robson's breast in a saloon and fled. One report says McLaughlin sought revenge for his father’s murder. He had married a rich woman years ago and spent money recklessly.

James McLaughlin Joseph Robson Hillsdale Ind Montezuma McLaugshlin McLaughlin Robson James Kerr Manilla Irvin Milan Kerr Canada Missouri Irwin Enrance Georgie

Wreck in Kansas injures crew as passengers flee

A Missouri Pacific passenger train departing Eldorado Kansas City at 1039 pm crashed into four abandoned freight cars on the main track near Mates Center. The locomotive tender and baggage car burned. the engineer and fireman, both from Eldorado, were fatally injured. All passengers escaped serious harm.

Missouri Pacific Eldorado Kan Kansas City Iit Mates Center Elasorado

Efforts Foreshadow Release of Five Irish Political Prisoners

The Parnellite leader Joton Redmond's lobbying in Parliament boosts the chance of freeing five Irish political prisoners Wilson Burton Dalton Flanagan and Featherston who are serving life terms in Portland under the dynamite act. A government pledge suggests they will be treated under the 1839 act with a potential fifteen year term after good conduct reductions. A forthcoming visit by the Duke and Duchess of York to Ireland is seen as possibly marking their release.

McKinley Outing at Lake Champlain Hotel Champlain Stay

President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Whitehall New York to the Hotel Champlain. They occupy two suites seven rooms on the second floor with southeastern corner access. The President enjoys the lake and mountain scenery while Mrs. McKinley travels well. he appears in public briefly and tips a weighing machine at 191 pounds.

Lake Champlain Whitehall Hotel Champlain McKinley

Radical jurist urges sweeping constitutional changes

North Carolina Associate Justice Walter Clarke urged sweeping US constitutional changes in a Nashville talk to the Tennessee Bar Association, calling the document undemocratic and centralized. He backed popular elections for federal judges and officers, elected senators, postmasters, and other federal positions, and attacked the president’s appointive power.

North Carolina Walter Clarke Supreme Court of North Carolina Tennessee Bar Association Nashville United States

Week in Trade notes strong foreign demand for wheat prices

Dan & Co. reports robust trade up across sectors from Detroit to Seattle with crop prospects favorable. Wheat prices rose and western receipts surpassed last year, signaling substantial foreign demand and potential added earnings of about 80 million dollars over last year. Corn and cotton also gained while yield reports remain good.

Dan & Co WG. Dan & Co Detroit Seattle Portland Com

Japan Accepts Hawaii Arbitration Offer on Immigration Landing

Japan wires Washington accepting Hawaii's arbitration proposal to resolve the dispute over Japanese immigrants landing in Hawaii. The accepted principle allows negotiation of settlement terms, and U.S. officials say non interference does not imply passive acceptance.

Japan Hawaii Washington State Department United States Mawaii

Seven Killed by a Tornado Near San Jose Farm

A cyclone struck the McDowell farm two miles north of San Jose IL, destroying house and barn. Seven people were killed and three severely injured including A C McDowell and family. San Jose lies 35 miles west of Bloomington on the Chicago and Alton Railway. the storm from the north destroyed the McDowell home and grove.

San Jose A. G. McDowell A.C. McDowell McDowell Samuel Brownlee Brownlee Jessie Graves A. C. McDowell Charles Mary Bloomington Jacksonville Chicago and Alton Railway Yarn Walnut Grove Mason City Presbyterian Church

Murders Shock Moblie Ala City After Night of Violence

Moblie Alabama faced three murders in one night with the first at around 1 p.m. Isaiah Davis, a 63 year old Confederate veteran, was killed and authorities jailed a suspect after a mob threatened to recapture him. A coroner's inquest held Davis for murder. Between midnight and 1 a.m. Willie Knight shot a man named Dentzler, wounded Policeman Joe Tucker, and fled under pursuit as residents debated action against Knight.

Rat City Moblte Ala Tiwwnas Jones Issiah Davis Bush Pirse Brigade Tower Court Lord Davis Willie Knightshot Dentzler Knight Moray Joe Tucker

Richmond G A R encampment invitation sparks local controversy

The Richmond Times editors oppose moving the Grand Army of the Republic encampment to Richmond in 1898 citing business motives and social resistance. They question the city’s handling of colored troops within the G A R and warn against superficial social changes to satisfy a temporary demand.

Richmond Grand Army Richmond Times Mosby Grand Army of the Republic

Three Thousand Slain in Brazilian Troop Rebel Battle

Report from Rio de Janeiro states more than 3,000 soldiers were killed in a clash near Canador as an armed rebel force of over 10,000 attacked government troops. Brigades were swept away and trampled, with fanatics shouting in triumph. The total casualties remain unknown.

Rio Janeiro Canador

Bond Defies District Sealer Post, Sparks DC Controversy

A dispute over the DC sealer of weights and measures pits Gen. A J Bond against Mr Haskell an Ottio politician and former sergeant at arms. Senator Gorman is said to back Bonds hold with Hanna allied influence reaching the president and commissioners. Also report a Newport R I birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, Vanderbilt kin. The Whitney heir ties to Cornelius Vanderbilt are noted. Mrs J Z George wife of Senator George dies in Mississippi at age sixty four.

Bond District of Columbia A. J. Bond Haskell Republian Gorman Hanna Harry Payne Whitney Newport

Market quotations for cattle and grains across cities

The report lists price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee London New York and Brffais with grain values for wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and pork. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 5.25 dollars and hogs 3.00 to 4.00, New York wheat 2 red 7 to 9 cents, oats 24 to 36 cents, and butter 12 to 14 cents.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati the. Com Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Essa

Harvest progress in Iowa crops this week

The Hawkeye State reports progress in threshing barley oats and winter wheat. Weather and crop bureau notes good moisture and early corn promising while hay is largely gathered and oats are in shock or stack ahead of August harvest for spring wheat. Some rust damage noted but overall conditions steady.

Iowa Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau

Prohibition Nominee Eaton for Governor Des Moines

Des Moines Prohibition state convention nominated Rev. E F L Eaton of Des Moines for governor. The slate pursues a straight prohibition fight, with discussion of cooperation with anti-saloon forces, amid other items including Atwood as lieutenant governor and Hellyer as supreme judge. Campaign fund quickly built to 1400 dollars. Eaton seeks wider GOP support by stressing liquor bills and Hiney influence.

Des Moines Eeton First Methodist Church Wisconsin M. W. Atwood Emmet County N. T. Hellyer Guthrie County Irs Mary Hounhall Des Moines County A. W W. Coates Dallas County

Delegates Named for Iowa Grand Lodge Meeting in Davenport

The Iowa Grand Lodge of I O G F has completed the delegate canvass. A list of delegates from lodges across the state is given, with names and towns. A later report notes defective bonds in Dubuque involving over 1 million dollars, with mayoral sign-off on resolutions implicated and possible legislative remedy planned.

Davenport J.C. Oouz Grand Lode Iowa G.F Grand Lodge Grit Lodge Koong Y Si Fortanelres Monona T. J. Hutt Nan Vail N.S. Johnson Bloomfeld F. A. Grimes Cofesbury J. CO. Lohguevil H. B. Grillie Dubuane C. C. Ayres Arlington W. I. Stone Wautoma A. Besgelle Sidney L. Strasmith Barard J. W. Hosikins Wesley J. C. Milliman G. H. Smith Persia FE. C Chariton B. Meyers Penu GW. Kimioei Pella BE. R. Britwell Swan BJ. Smith Bestings W .T. Gudner Sanborn J. J. Schmidle Hington C. D. Greaver Des Moines John Mel Bay Sr Peter Lambert L. W. Smith Hast Des Moines Bondurant G. W. Wilson Montezuma John Stoker LeClaire C. A Duntz Ames Munsell Creston George D. Pierce Ottuawa E. Wiliams Brandensburg J. H. Harris Cory Qony Cory Qony WM. W. White, Sioux City; George 5.Drem, Sioux City H. G. Beadle Thompson

Governor Drake In Serious Condition At Centerville

Des Moines dispatch reports Governor F M Drake is in much more serious condition than friends admit. He was carried from his hotel to a carriage, placed in a special car, and brought home to Centerville where he will stay for some time. Friends expect recovery while others fear danger.

Centerville Des Moines Dispatch F. M. Drake

Des Moines Cutting Scrape Sparks Whitechapel Alarm

In Whitechapel Des Moines residents including women were startled by a murderous assault. A male paramour warned the victim by note of a day to live then attacked her with a razor in their shared room, wounding her and another woman. The injuries are not life threatening but will leave lasting disfigurement.

Des Moines Whitechapel

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