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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
1
In an editorial the Standard lauds the American nation for magnanimous attitude toward Venezuela and England's support of friendship with the United States. It notes U or U.S. praise and the favorable impact on boundary data searches amid a tense international moment.
The World reports President McCall withdrew 10,000,002 in gold from a bond syndicate tied to New York Life Insurance, and recommends dissolving the syndicate. Other banks and insurers reportedly bid on new bonds as German banks consider subscriptions totaling around 40 million.
London reports a cautious mood as details of empire foreign affairs stay unpublished. Government plans a big outlay to boost stores of small arm cartridges and naval measures, funded by surplus revenues from the budget shifts and stock-market activity. English opinion lauds Kraemer’s diplomatic finesse despite policy reversals.
An American government official demands $400,000 in reparation from the Turkish porte for the burning of American mission buildings at Harpool and states that force may be used to collect the indemnity. The official warns the Porte that the United States will not be trifled with and notes efforts will aid persecuted Ammonites with refugee aid from American ships if necessary.
The United States district attorney began action against thirty two railroads in the Joint Traffic Association under guidance from Attorney General Darmon for conspiring to violate interstate commerce law. He will move January 17 for an injunction to restrain the association from operating under its agreement. In Peoria the firm Singer Wheeler, drug wholesalers, assigned to Ches Wheeler. Liabilities total 259000 in capital stock and 156107 bills payable. assets include 223857 stock on hand and 178778 bills receivable. Major credit is 89000 with Merchants National Bank.
A garbled column blends notes on Columbus builder C. Ady with assets of 564000 and liabilities of 400000, Nevada governor Jones sinking from stomach cancer, German enlistment talk on war, the steamer Moowera sighting, the Commercial Travelers meeting in New York, plans for a permanent arbitration court in London, a court dismissing a large Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe suit, banks reacting to Carlisle bonds, and other brief items on treasury withdrawals and Jameson’s death sentence reports.
A Louisville firm faces allegations of issuing forged warehouse receipts totaling about 200000 as collateral. The over issuance is believed to reach 125000 or more, with 70000 held by Louisville interests and 35243 in New York and Chicago. David Bartley, a firm member, is named in the accusations.
Transvaal government presses slow disarmament as Johannesburg reels under Boer unrest. Seers place Friday night deadline. about £1,000,000 worth of arms remain with 2,000 surrendered. Armed Boers and wary Witlanders raise tension, while leaders struggle to restrain revolt amid promises of pardon for compliance. A protest note cites Jameson sympathy affecting Witlander cooperation.
Two Americans, J. K. Sheridan and J. Underwood, were committed for trial without bail on conspiracy charges. They allegedly plotted to restore the Queen, obtain an American sporting syndicate concession, and start a lottery in Honolulu with backing from money and arms. The steamer Rhosina brought Hawaii eleges to Astoria.
The Glasgow Herald claims Lord Salisbury remains firm on Venezuela issues, rejecting arbitration for territory held by British subjects. He would arbitrate admitted questions and concede minor claims not affecting allegiance. In Florida, Henry Thomas and Albert Stafford killed a man over love, firing after two groups hunted. Thomas shot Stafford through the heart, killing him as the rival died later. The woman at the center showed no emotion.
E G B Wight, a leading Washington newspaper correspondent, died suddenly at his home from heart failure. Since 1870 he led the Washington bureau for several major allies, and at his death was the Washington representative for the Chicago Inter Ocean and the Boston Journal.
A heavy motor car and coal cars plunged seventy five feet through a trestle over Tinker’s creek near Bedford, Ohio on Thursday morning. A three man crew aboard were killed in the wreck and cause of the steel bridge collapse is unknown.
In examining prisoners at the county jail Health Officer Dr H A Cowing discovered a peculiarly constituted man, William Phelps of Cincinnati. His heart is on the right side and other vital organs similarly placed, yet he enjoys good health.
Sioux City market reports show stockers and feeders from 2.50 to 3.23, hogs 8.40 to 3.60, grain with wheat 0.43, corn 1.53, oats 0.12, rye and hay prices, butter eggs listed. Chicago cattle quotes include beef steers 3.25 to 2.05, stockers 2.05 to 3.80, hogs 3.65 to 4.05, No. 2 spring wheat 0.62 to 0.63, No. 2 red 0.62 to 0.63, and other grain figures. Minneapolis grain shows wheat futures with January to May sets and No. 2 Northern at 0.56 to 0.64.
The State Teachers Association wrapped up its biggest convention in Des Moines with 1,000 enrolled and many elected officers. Key actions include abandoning subdistricts for township districts, establishing a state library and museum, and adopting a uniform high school course. Speakers urged more normal schools and higher salaries, while debates over funding and a free textbook law dominated sessions. Detective cases, fires, and various local incidents filled the rest of the report.
Creston suffered a major blaze that wiped out a block housing the Summit Hotel and store space owned by Creston Hotel Company, plus another brick building owned by T. J. Potter estate. Three frame structures burned. the post office was destroyed with mail lost. Losses reach 100,000 with 235,000 in insurance. Hotel block to be rebuilt promptly.
In 1805 Brewer County recorded 65 boys and 59 girls. Des Moines papers spar over circulations. William Whitford of Emmett County suffers fractured ribs after his wagon slid on ice and pressed him to a fence. Lathrap Rhodes Company, Des Moines stationers, failed with liabilities near 78000 and assets around 100000, filing chattel mortgage for 20000 to Wellslager trustee. Second mortgage 2488 to G Smith of New York. Indebtedness includes 5000 rent and 90000 unsecured claims. Lathrop Kindes Co assets pass to Redhead Nortox. Iowa Central contemplates extension to pad Monroe and Mahaska. Wags delivery caused by John Ducker of Gorwith. Miss Tessia Moore of Sillsdale plans to buy 2000 lushes as prices fall. Island to Davenport river crossing interrupted by bridge repairs at Clinton and Muscatine.
The session discussed a joint resolution to annex Hawaii with a 100000 dollar appropriation for negotiations, while the Senate and House considered forestry seed purchases, debt, and foreign affairs. Leaders highlighted Cuba recognition moves, import policies, and sea coast defenses funding amid procedural fights and adjournments.
In the capital, Senator Elkins, who opposed private sale of a government bond by contract, declares satisfaction with the result and will not press the measure. The Supreme Court advances the case of Goilin, indicted for complicity in a bank wrecking, with a hearing set for Monday in March.
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