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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
7
A feature recounts President Lincoln's disdain for boastful generals and includes a parable of a fierce dog chasing wolves to illustrate the danger of grandiose talk. The piece weaves anecdotes from a recent reception and a tale of a hunter and a wolf dog, ending with a reflection on leadership and courage.
A bank crisis spreads through major firms as Robinson and Wells Fargo confront receivership while Southern Pacific faces stock sales to stabilize assets. The report cites rail management policy as key, noting ongoing market manipulation fears and creditor pressure on the Wells Fargo group.
Reports detail a massive explosion at the Primero mine of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company in Primero Colorado. At least 79 bodies were found after the blast as rescue teams sought remaining workers. The main shaft was wrecked and air shaft access hindered. Additional context notes many miners from various nationalities, including Slavs and Hungarians, were affected.
The United States and Germany reached a tariff agreement that removes a commercial barrier and paves the way for settlements with France. The accord allows German goods to receive duty benefits while France must seek comparable treatment for its products. The French Canadian tariff talks may influence American pork, with Canada likely to align with U.S. terms.
Edward McCann was sentenced to two prison terms of one to five years each by Judge Barnes in Chicago after being convicted of accepting bribes while a police inspector in the West Side underworld. A writ of superseders was issued by Justice Carter, bond reduced from $20,000 to $10,000, and McCann was taken into custody by Sheriffs Strassheint.
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