03 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
The Rocky Ford Enterprise collects a string of satirical quips and observations on social mores politics and figures. It notes jokes about laziness education civic reform prohibition and the cost of wit in public discourse while highlighting a mix of local and national commentary and the odd oddity about a famed painter and rowing coach.
Severe cold grips Minnesota and the Dakotas with 12 below zero at dawn and many feared dead or missing. Reports say rail service inching back toward normal, but widespread snowdrifts, downed wires, and cattle losses plague the plains as towns brace for milder weather no sooner than possible.
The Financier reports Newark banks show ongoing expansion as the weekly clearing house statement reveals loan growth totaling over 13 million in two weeks and 21.4 million since November 7. Deposits rose by 52.2 million, vault gold increased to 40.8 million, with cash gains aided by treasury disbursements and interior cash influx. Savings banks contribute to the overall rise in liquidity and confidence.
The Times Havana correspondent reports Weyler failing to quell the revolt and notes plans to replace silver-backed bank notes for a $60,000,000 troop payment issue. Editorial warns of possible US intervention as Cuba’s outlook darkens. Intendent imposes tobacco export controls across several provinces. Antonio Maceo’s forces suffer hunger, illness, and attrition with encampments described as hospital-like.
A Baroda crowd thronged to welcome the Earl of EF during a fireworks display at the Gaikwas park. Narrow gates caused a fatal crush, with twenty nine people killed and thirty five injured as suffocation and trampling followed the rush to the exits.
Washington November reports confirm President Cleveland will move to Princeton New Jersey after this administration ends. He will keep Buzzards Bay property as a summer home while renting Woodley near Washington until final arrangements are made. Cleveland and his wife selected Princeton during a recent visit and Mrs Cleveland reviewed several houses before choosing.
Boston November 29. Dr James Richard Cooke, a blind scientist, underwent an X ray test to determine light perception. On activation he reported sensation and described objects passed before the light with varying accuracy, saying the impressions were vibratory and indescribable to him.
A Des Moines report states Iowa has 450000 outstanding warrants with no cash in the treasury and may rise to 700000. State officers claim powerlessness to cover the bills as tax payments lag and the levy is too low to meet expenditures.
Engineer Sumner reports Holyoke artesian well halted at 310 feet after four months of work. Swan of Greeley won the contract for 4000 dollars to reach 1300 feet with six inch casing. Water at 115 feet remains inexhaustible. drilling reveal sand and quicksand prevents deeper flow. board pays 2008 dollars in full and leaves 10 inch casing to 224 feet.
At the Ravenhill shaft house of the Alice mine two masked men held up engineer J N Phillips and mine manager D V Shores. Phillips fired on the robbers as they fled. none were harmed. The tall thief missing a right index finger was described and a man matching that description was ordered to leave town after begging on the streets.
Great excitement grips Tonkawa area twenty miles north of Perry as an attempt to murder the Brooke family intensifies. Reports say a second attempt occurred last night while Brooke and his wife repelled masked assailants with Winchesters. Earlier, Graham's death amid confessions tied several locals to a conspiracy against the Brooks.
In a moonlit garden the countess and Lady Felicie evade pursuit, hidden by a mysterious confidant Emile in a hollow tree. Conspirators Pierre and Jaques plot revolution in France while the trio underground tunnels promise a safe retreat. Emile vows to save them and the count.
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