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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
12
Gro D Perkins appears favored to win the district seat in the upcoming contest though he may still face a primary challenge if current conditions shift. The article notes his strong standing among Republican voters and anticipates party nomination barring changes.
The United States government exhibit at the Trans Mississipp i Exposition will outshine past displays. The building itself costs seventy thousand dollars. The piece notes aging public figures and editor distractions, concluding that political favors rarely repay.
Tur Orange City Herald reports that last week G. W. Pitts withdrew his candidacy for Congress. The move is expected to cause broad regret among supporters and observers.
President McKinley orders Spain to concede independence for Cuba with immediate terms. Spanish authorities are to respond at once. The era announces that progress comes not only by bayonet but also through decisive action, suggesting gains for both Cuba and the United States.
Sioux City plans to attract President McKinley to attend the state GAR gathering in June. Local boosters describe residents as hustlers and believe his presence would boost the northwest’s goodwill, enhancing the city’s standing.
The passage notes a Danish rule that the innkeeper who last served a drunkard must bear the cost of returning him home. It claims this law has been unmatched in curbing drunkenness, suggesting temperance reformers in Iowa might learn from it.
Salix Siftings lauds Junge Hvrouison for perfect fairness and ability on the bench likening him to Judge Wakefield. Jurors especially praise his conduct, asserting that sharp, thoughtful jurors recognize his merit and anticipate his reelection.
George Epmunps, famed as a decisive American figure, telegraphed from Florida last week asserting that killing or maiming 100 000 to 200 000 fellow citizens to aid Spanish Cuba is a grave crime. He urged defending the nation while avoiding such evils and crimes.
A group of Iowa papers discuss the congressional contest surrounding Geo D Perkins and Judge Thomas in the Eleventh district. editors speculate on candidates like Struble and debate Perkins’s standing with various local editors voicing cautious or mixed support.
Orange City residents report moves and social notes as E Oggal occupies Thayer house and H S Thayer leaves for Michigan. Local officials discuss election results and court actions in Sioux City and Alton, with legal rulings on the Van der Steeg Lewis case and a defeated forcible entry suit.
A division forms among veterans and citizens into two camps. One side praises the President for understanding Cuban matters, while the opposing faction believes the President misunderstands, highlighting a partisan split in opinions on foreign policy.
Do your trading in Rock Valley. Rev Huizenga will preach at United Presbyterian church next Sunday with evening services omitted due to Willard memorial at M E church uniting all. Will Mayer, proprietor of Best Steam Laundry, Sheldon, WD, northwest without exception, came ave.
Bargain sale in clothing runs daily at Foppe's Pioneer Store with winter items at cost and six months time on bankable notes. Purpose is to clear stock and raise funds for spring goods. New spring clothing arriving soon. balance ordered and expected in a few weeks.
Our Lady readers are invited to express views here weekly. The Bee’s special woman suffrage edition is highlighted for its Washington national convention coverage, fifty years of progress, rising public support, full speeches by senators and representatives, Frances Willard’s six reasons for suffrage, and letters from women on equal rights. Read it and share with friends.
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