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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
6
The Bee Register details ongoing cattlemen versus sheep raisers across states including Oregon. It notes Wyoming Utah and Colorado battles over wintering flocks, Anaconda Montana preparing a public fountain with a 220 foot jet, a Minnesota tree planting bounty, Paris exhibition preparations, and various global notes on coins, church streetcars, and fashions from catskin shawls to portable homes.
Des Moines reports on January sessions with Senator Titus proposing a revenue bill to double city levies, plus numerous appropriations for Reform schools Eldora and Mt. Pleasant hospital. Measures include county treasurer pay, bank deposits for public funds, and a uniform school book pricing plan.
A Des Moines analysis tallies daily salaries for Iowa's Senate and House staff, totaling about $506.50 per day for the Senate and $797 per day for the House, with a projected $117,415 in salaries over a 90 day session. The piece notes reforms limiting reporters’ stationery allowances and highlights the Roberts appointment as mint director, plus Healy’s findings on New York and Massachusetts boards of control for insane asylums.
In Massachusetts the proposed executive board was defeated a year ago by institutional influences, yet the battle continues with a good prospect for victory. The subject remains strong in faith and determined to push the reform forward amidst opposition.
In Burlington a mother Fanny Uatavura and her 12 year old daughter Mary were found murdered in their home. The woman was killed with an ax and the child appears to have been brutalized and her throat cut. Police have arrests and are pursuing clues as the investigation continues.
In a Cedar Rapids house fire on Saturday a young girl, Davis, was burned to death as her parents, James and Mrs Davis, narrowly escaped. The girl’s clothing caught fire and she ran through the home. neighbors extinguished the flames, but the girl died at 2 PM after lasting agony. Mrs Davis broke her leg in the rush and Mr Davis, a helpless invalid, could not move.
Ida Grove reports an explosion at 11:15 a.m. when ivy Bargsell brought gasoline to a cook stove, burning draperies and woodwork in William Drake's first story. Drake, a Standard Oil wholesale agent, was away on a trip with large tanks. Children escaped through a window after a failed attempt to help their mother. The story follows local court actions in Cherokee and the death of Frank F. Whitmore, a prominent local businessman.
Curfew ordinance expected in Reinbeck while Clear Lake builds a culvert project. H N Crone of Rock Rapids assigns for creditors. About seven hundred signatures on Woman's Suffrage petitions in Very county. New Sharon to get a new depot. Ottumwa seeks Western Association baseball franchise. Ames Agriculture college dormitory to be abandoned. Des Moines mission distributed winter clothing to the poor. Long distance calls grow in popularity. A Dubuque event is planned soon. Most Wesley women sign the suffrage petition.
Iowa supreme court handed down multiple decisions across districts including Blair versus Chicago and Northwestern and Marsh versus Chown. In Des Moines reports, Jan 25 to Feb 1 note suspensions at the State University of Iowa after freshmen sophomores clash, plus a Columbus Junction gas explosion injuring several. An invention by W B Pierce in Sioux City proposes a speed regulator for motorized carriages.
Woodbine crowds grow as Woumpke Wurupkes sells horses for 50,250. Dr Strickler sells Grundy Center electric plant for 9,000 to a new company. Flora Farmen awarded 3,500 for sidewalk injury in Eldora. 1,800 petition Mrs Cora Chaplain Weed for a diplomatic post. Judge Wolfe vows dismissal for cases over two years. Judge J B Cleland named Fourth district judge in Oregon. Bremer county saves 1,195.23 on 21 insane patients at the county poor farm. Muscatine engineer A F Keffle builds a 12 inch aperture telescope costing 500, touted as the state’s largest.
Coupon tickets on sale for all points and baggage checked through to destination. Money saved by avoiding transfers. Write or call for any information desired. C. W. Dacons, Agent C. M. & St. Ry.
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