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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
14
A Grand Army post in Virginia offers a reward of $100 for proof of pension fraud and urges other posts to follow. It hopes to spur action to expose frauds against public and real soldiers, though secrecy may hinder discovery as frauds avoid exposure. Also notes high cablegram price and a cough remedy advertisement.
Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It curing corns bunions and foot ailments. At all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY. Quitman resident owns 42000 acres with sons 4000 and 8500 acres. Farms well held with an extensive telephone network.
A Georgia farmer brings his son to Atlanta to learn the literary business. An editor says the boy must first make a name before earning money, noting it could take about ten years. The farmer decides to return to the farm and ten acres of cotton promise more.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous surfaces and cannot be cured locally, offering a $100 reward for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarish. It mentions the 400th Vasco da Gama anniversary events in Lisbon from May 17 to 20 with a naval review, and notes 1,100 bicycle collisions in Berlin last year with two fatalities.
A promotional letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female disorders and infertility. It recounts a woman’s recovery after long illness and multiple surgeries, urging others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, with testimonials from readers.
News of the Maine court of inquiry finding a submarine mine as the cause sparked intense crowds in Key West. Rear Admiral Sicard and other officers welcomed the result while Mangrove sped to Havana with American officials except Consul General Lee, amid rising anti American sentiment there.
New York reports from London say Spain delayed sailing of its Canaries fleet until France signaled possible moral and financial aid if US supports Cuban independence and Monroe Doctrine casus belli. France seeks to restrain European powers with colonies in the hemisphere, with Patenotre noted as pro Spanish.
Washington says 20,000 Cubans will rise in Havana after an American warship fires the first shot. Reports from consuls say many Cubans in cities and the capital back independence, awaiting an American intervention to signal the revolt. Blanco struggles to stem the movement while Weyler’s repressive methods return.
The Maine court of inquiry report is delivered to Secretary Long and then to President Roosevelt. The board of inquiry finds the blast came from an external source and does not assign responsibility or express an opinion on the disaster.
Rear Admiral Sicard defends the court of inquiry on the Maine explosion, saying its members acted as they believed, and doubts Spain’s denial Havana harbor was mined. He praises the court, notes possible further work, and calls the Alabama claims a greater issue than the Maine case.
Revenue cutters Perry and Rush left San Francisco to locate the Helen Army wreck and blow up the ill fated bark. They towed gun cotton aboard and warned life saving crews along the coast. Little hope remains for survivors.
The article reports that Cuban civilians in urban areas have organized significantly, with as many as 20,000 ready to join any intervention by the United States by rising in Havana at the onset of hostilities. Combat details reveal the war department has comprehensive data on Spanish forces, including numbers, armament, and locations, enabling precise knowledge of the enemy.
At Central Music Hall Chicago Archbishop Feehan presided as Hon John Delaney of New York spoke to a large Catholic gathering. Delaney affirmed Catholics would defend the nation, stating they would drain every vein to prove devotion to the stars and stripes. The audience erupted in immediate, vigorous applause.
Madrid March 28 The minister of marine spent last night deciphering a dispatch with details from the Spanish court of inquiry into the loss of the Maine. Parties cognizant of affairs unanimously declare the Spaniards report the explosion originated internally.
The record notes two explosions aboard the vessel, first from the exterior triggering a smaller magazine. The board discusses test results and mentions a floating submarine mine as a likely type. Commodore Schley is ordered to Hamp ton Roads to command the flying squadron with Brooklyn, Columbia, and Minneapolis, praised for tact and judgment in prior incidents.
Washington March 26 pensions were granted yesterday to veterans in Iowa and Nebraska. Iowa originals include William H. Rice Sloan William Hoskinson Bear Grove George W Merrill Fairbank and Jeremiah 8 Miller Fairbank with sums from 6 to 8 dollars and Luther Dickson Des Moines 17 to 24 dollars credits for John H Keenan Clarinda 8 to 10 Georgeporta East Elkport 6 to 8 pranayama Mahana Town City 12 and Valentine J Wolker Burlington 10 plus widows Margaret M Guild Essex. Nebraska original William H Hensley Columbus 6 with increase Albert Y Sutton 8 to 10 Willan.
The Gazette discusses bicycle use by women, noting moderation is beneficial while excess can be dangerous. It cites Bertha Reed of Delaware who fell ill after heavy riding in 1906, with a high pulse and weakness, then improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, praised for restoring vitality and nervous system harmony.
An old African American carpenter asks the president for a shipbuilding job in a humorous exchange. He laments missing the blacksmith trade and comments on the steel empire of battleships, reflecting themes of labor and skill in a bygone era.
Tave shows a wary reaction to receiving a lace-paper envelope in his office mail, noting it makes a man appear shy and cautious in handling such a delicate item. The moment highlights quirks of office culture and personal presentation reflected in a simple delivery.
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