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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
3
Iowa notes report Des Moines council yet to agree on union depot and related ordinance while other city issues include a free kindergarten in Denison and a lack of docketed criminal cases in Butler County.
In a duel near Sexton in Kossuth county Albert Pahn and Herman Necker were shot. Necker was wounded in the abdomen while Pahn sustained a heart area injury. Both men are in a precarious condition. Seconds witnessed the fight, which arose from a quarrel over a woman.
Michael Seipel shot his wife J J Seipel twice in the abdomen at their Persia Iowa home and then fired five times in the direction of a store, ending his life by a self-inflicted wound. The couple had a long history of alleged abuse and divorce proceedings with Seipel previously arrested for beating his wife. An inquest returned a verdict of death by his own actions. Seipel had recently moved from Omaha to Persia and returned to Iowa after reading divorce papers. He and Ida J Seipel were well known in Pottawatomie county and Neola and Minden.
Des Moines based McFarland Grain Co. announces a shift of grain traffic to the Gulf. It closes its Medford and other line elevators and plans a Des Moines expansion with a new 200000 bushels per day elevator. The move follows 30 percent Keokuk & Western traffic loss and a Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf link plan. Part of the link near Caineville, Mo., is completed.
Des Moines Feb 9 Senator Healey heads a committee urging state board control of institutions after returning from the east. He studied Boston Lansing New York and Madison to show boards save money while advisory boards fail. Stewart of Polk reportedly voted negative blocking an anti pooling resolution for Iowa’s delegation.
The Standard Oil monopoly has begun a price war against three independent firms in Indianapolis. Prices for refined oil dropped from 5 or 6 cents per gallon to 4 or 5 cents per gallon as the independents prepare to respond. The three independents are Schofield Schurmer Teagte, Indiana Tank Line, and the American Oil Company, the latter two newer to the city.
A 19th century cure claims to draw rattlesnake venom from a bitten hand by placing it in two oil-filled vessels until the poison surfaces. The text promotes this oil method as the remedy for snakebites.
Wilkes-Barre Pa February reports surge over the Lattimer miners massacre of September. Letters from Grace Cayne and GH Guscott describe the deadly march of deputies and strikers toward Lattimer, the shootings, and witnesses detailing the chaos, fear, and questions of responsibility as the sheriff's trial looms.
G H Guscott describes a crisis where deputies were blamed for poor judgment as a dangerous command and its report overlapped. He notes assisting with removing wounded to the hospital, and mentions urged press to publish a full account, though this is his first statement.
Newark tale of Michael Pilone and Peppina as landlord John Testafina uses a law about security in default cases to detain Peppina. Testafina says the debtor must provide security, while Pilone protests and police await resolution. The case underscores immigrant unfamiliarity with American law.
Detroit on February 12 Judge Donovan sustains Governor Pingree in requiring Michigan Central to obey state railroad laws. The decision says the railroad’s control of minor lines via a main line falls under general statutes and that fares must comply with state law. The ruling notes increased holdings limit state bargaining power, and the case will be appealed.
Des Moines reports the Senate approved the Temple amendment to laws on accidents to employees on red roads. The measure states that accepting money from voluntary relief groups or similar bodies does not waive the right to damages. The governor is expected to sign. Last winter's fight was sharp, but this year faces little opposition.
Captain General Blanco and aides arrive at Villa Nueva from Natambano to a reception by the president of the council of secretaries generals and authorities with delegations from volunteers and political organizations.
Lincoln Neb Feb 12 The hearing before the board of transportation on Senator Feltzs complaint and his request to cut telegraph and express charges by one third will be held February 15. Nearly 400 delegates attend the Mester House Painters and Decorators association convention in Philadelphia. About 3000 trousersmakers in New York Brooklyn and Brownsville strike earning 5 to 99 a week for 16 hours daily. Rich lead and zinc deposits found in the Kaw reservation adjoining Kay county Kansas.
Reporting from Havana notes Spain tensions rise as officials discuss resignations and new autonomous factions. dynamite plots spark security measures while insurgent movements claim to widen influence across Camaguey to Puerto Principe.
Aberdeen report says Jim Patterson of Minneapolis leads a syndicate offering 100000 men a cashless voyage to Cuba by July 3 from New Orleans. They plan to settle land, arm settlers if needed, and claim protection from Spanish interference while promising plantation ownership after years of work. Patterson cites success in Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota to recruit in eastern cities for Independence Day mobilization.
New Bedford Massachusetts February 9 marking the fourth week of the cotton mill operatives strike shows firm stances by both sides. Secretary Cunnane reports total funds raised through February 5 amounting to 1345 dollars and notes early signs of support from New England cities including Powell Lawrence and Boston. Biddeford Maine February 9 arbitration talks stall with no progress as the Dreagats union receives a committee letter proposing negotiations involving the committee mill management and workers if the strikers agree. The three corporations remain closed.
The Spanish steamer Maria Cristina brought Edouardo Dolse secretary of posts and telegraphs Eliza Gilberga and 30 officers along with 1 450 soldiers to Havana. Autonomist committees and crowds met them while United States cruiser Montgomery visited Matanzas and distributed arms to reconcentrados.
A Sunday closing order by Chief Raitz shuts saloons at 11 pm Saturday and bans activities Sunday. Milk dealers stop service, newsstands cease selling papers, and drug stores must require prescriptions. Band managers Stroblé Vandorn detained after a concert. theater managers Stevens McFadden jailed amid a 3000-strong crowd.
Washington February 9. Populists in Congress complete organization naming Representative Bell of Colorado chairman of the joint caucus Representative Shuford of North Carolina secretary and Senator Harris of abuses as chairman of the congressional committee.
Mr Boozer shares a nightmare where he returns drunk and a hall lamp could ignite his breath. Mrs Boozer urges caution and to extinguish the lamp if he is late returning. The exchange humorously underscores domestic tension over safety in a muddled dream.
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