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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
22
The paper announces arrangements to provide readers with a valuable set of premiums at nearly no cost. This offer highlights subscriber value and aims to boost loyalty.
An offer to send one of the papers free for a year to every person who pays a year in advance for 2HL Sioux Cogny Bee. The note expresses confidence readers will be pleased with either paper and says the selection was made because recipients would like them.
A clipped ad describes Gutter Hading a prize essay series by farmers wives and daughters. It highlights dairy topics feeding cows milking and butter making with selections from readers. Price 29 cents per copy and 2 shillings including cover.
New York December 2 Martin Thorn was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing William Guldensuppe in Woodside New York. The jury deliberated three hours before finding him guilty. sentencing was set for Friday at 10 am. Thorn confessed after verdict saying he killed Guldensuppe and that Mrs Nack’s testimony was substantially correct.
A confession surfaces as the speaker admits guilt and foresees judgment. The text conveys remorse and acceptance of the expected consequences.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson spoke at the opening of Booker T. Washington's normal and industrial institute for colored people in Tuskegee Alabama. He highlighted rapid progress in southern agriculture and industry, urged continued education for farmers and families, and urged keeping seeds local to enrich soil through farming. He said the farm invites the best scholars and all sciences apply to agriculture.
New York audiences hissed and laughed at Miss Van Cortlandt as she opened the Metropolitan concert series. Violinist Ysaye and pianist Rafoul Pugno drew praise, while Plancon was cheered and showered with flowers after his first number. Seidl conducted the program, including Mendelssohn and Queen of Sheba aria.
Columbus December 2 Republicans argue a joint session can elect a senator by majority of those present. Democrats could stall by filibuster via Senate organization, forcing delay. If fusion Republicans join, and Democrats counter, Lt. Gov. Jones may cast deciding vote only in a tie. Dems could prevent a majority and block the election.
Warrington N L December reports charges of cruelty against Judge Mark Ti Wood Congregational church deacon and town officer. Virginia Hess, once a court stenographer in St Pauls, left a 34000 a year income to become his third wife. Witnesses say he claimed to have chastised her to drive out a demon and restricted her contact with friends and the pastor.
Advices from Kass say reports are current that the Khalifa fatally harmed several Christians at Khartoum. The dispatch notes rising tensions and potential sectarian clashes during the period.
A Havana dispatch reports Spanish Cubans favor Don Carlos for the throne and discuss escape from the current Spanish party dilemma. Secret meetings attended by army and volunteers espouse the Carlist cause as a sole remedy amid insurgent tensions. The article notes weak Spanish naval readiness and pending repairs, with fears of a broader conflict with the United States.
In Frankfort Kentucky on December 2 tensions rise as Miss Harriet B Richardson of Lexington loses the christening honor for the battleship Kentucky. Secretary Werbert reportedly offered the role to Richardson who accepted, but Governor Bradley appointed Miss Christine Bradley after petitions from the Lewisville board of trade and Lexington chamber of commerce. The dispute splits social circles in Frankfort and Lexington.
In Valley View Wy on December 2 Dora Clay’s alleged young lover Will Bryant may be forced from the house where Clay’s wife, master of Whitehall, is stopping. General Clay warned Cleo Richardson he will stop paying rent unless Bryant is removed. Cleo has no work, and the plan hinges on the eviction. Clay’s wife is very ill with peritonitis, Dr. Northcott noting no improvement.
Reports from yesterday's storm continue to arrive with details of wrecks and fatalities. London bays and ports are filled with ships damaged or run aground, many seemingly long unseen sights. Nearby towns report significant destruction to vessels and infrastructure as rescue efforts progress amid ongoing bad weather.
For first cabin second cabin and steerage, outward and prepaid, apply to C. W. Jacobs, agent, Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, at Rock Valley, Iowa. Submissions cover any steamship line crossing the Atlantic with the lowest advertised fares.
An aged advertisement touts a tobacco based product labeled hho-To-Bac offered at fifty cents. It promises guaranteed cure and strong relief, claiming pure quality and low price. Distributed through druggists nationwide.
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