18 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
1
A scrambled selection notes a Chicago grocer abusing a young girl, a Fryeburg farmer's four wheel tip cart, and Indianapolis school rules against kissing. It also cites Brooklyn trolley tapping, UK drink stats, Canaigre farming trials, and Irish English spending on alcohol.
The Havana aqueduct and Cristina Concha bridge were damaged by two dynamite blasts late at night, caused by insurgent agents aiming to sever the city’s water supply. Widespread fear and shattered windows followed, though daylight eased suspense.
At Bow Street court Dr J S Jameson Major Sir John Willoughby Colonel R Grey Major R White Colonel H F White and the Hon Henry F Coventry were committed for trial in the Transvaal raid case. The other accused were discharged. Bail was set at 2000 pounds personal with 1000 pound surety in each case.
A Constantinople dispatch says Turkish authorities refuse to allow forty five Marash and Durfa orphans to depart for homes and schooling in the city despite arrangements with charitable groups. An American mother reports she gained permission for her three Turkish born children with difficulty.
Washington June 15 nearly all South and Central American republics inform Ecuador of acceptance to attend an international arbitration congress planned for August 1. The United States has not yet accepted the invitation.
Colorado delegates meet in St. Louis to form committees on resolutions and credentials. Senator Teller elected chairman with John F. Vivian as secretary. Goudy, Downing, Saunders and Parks contest for national committeeman as plans shift on a platform. Delegations defer firm action until platform report.
The Ohio headquarters released a statement claiming the national committee acted fairly in 136 of 168 contests. It notes many cases involved both contestants and contestees as McKinley men, with 62 of the rejected claims from McKinley supporters.
A St Louis correspondent notes McKinley controls the convention agenda and platform. Hanna has the next Republican platform in his pocket as the draft emphasizes sound money, gold standard, and opposition to silver coinage except by international accord. The article mentions his memorandum praising the gold-backed program and cites anticipated Reed defections.
Charles Clark, 30, entered the New Amsterdam bank at Broadway and Thirty Ninth Street asking for President George H Wyckoff. He fired twice, wounded Wyckoff, and tried to shoot himself after presenting a demand for 6000. Clark claimed a partner outside held Wyckoff covered and warned of dynamite if money was refused. Police deem him insane. Wyckoff gravely hurt but may recover. Nearby Omaha waterworks foreclose plan seeks bondholder reorganization under Maine incorporation. Public note: St Louis reports drizzle dulls parade mood. Crete fighting with Turks, British Marines landed to protect Christians.
A veteran poultry keeper profiles twenty one breeds tested for profit, endorses Single Comb Brown Leghorns for eggs and brooders, and describes housing, feeding, and disease control. He targets New York markets and reports high hatch rates with cleanliness and disinfectants.
Thomas Convey urged proper animal selection and balanced rations for dairy feeding. He warned against unbalanced concentrates and stressed mixing condensed with bulky foods. He cited hay quality, digestibility, and palatability as key to efficiency and offered practical grain formulas using ground peas oats wheat bran and corn silage.
The report covers lamp crop quality in the West with ninety percent yield in some areas, the Southern Colorado Poultry Association's first annual show in Pueblo on January 27, 1897, and 150000 trees planted by Colorado Orchard Co. in Zanranola. It notes Otero county as a future apple center, a strong fruit outlook in eastern Colorado, and concerns over the leaf roller pest around Denver. It also discusses irrigation practices, sub irrigation in the San Luis Valley, cattle movements from Arizona into the San Luis Valley, and livestock theft in Mesa and Montrose counties plus currant harvesting tips.
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