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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
3
An old newspaper fragment blends a promotional notice for Syrup of Figs praising its taste and gentle cleansing effects with poems and assorted items. It includes the California Fig Syrup Co. address note, a verse about sleep and world events, plus scattered short notices and legalese.
United States plays a commanding role in the eastern problem with Europe seeking a stance from Washington before moves. A diplomat notes U S influence could secure concessions, while Russia, Germany and France seek declarations limiting new foreign ports and England and Japan push against unequal rights in China.
Panama Herald correspondent reports a planned Nicaraguan revolution backed by Costa Rica. Dr. Adam Cardenas leads rebels from the Costa Rican frontier toward San Juan del Sur as exiles in Nicaragua anticipate Zelaya’s setback. Junta plans and movements hint at regional support and further turmoil.
Chicago telegram announces the death of Mrs J J Bagley nee Hog unable to confirm full details. Private telegram from Colorado Springs reports the passing with limited information available.
Wilkesbarre February 8 The first week of the Martin trial concluded with jurors absorbing extensive testimony. Michael Nicholson described wounded on the road near Lattimer, one man dying at the scene and five others seriously hurt. Secretary Oyler of Harwood union testified that they planned a peaceful unarmed march to Lattimer but were attacked by officers. Egler recalled gunfire when shots began and fled with others. The sheriff ordered dispersal, but Egler said they would proceed to Lattimer. The court adjourned until Monday.
Judge Donovan of the circuit court issued a mandamus compelling Michigan Central to sell Governor Pingree a thousand mile ticket for 20 dollars to cover any family member. The ruling rejects the railroad’s claim of fixing rates by charter bylaws and upholds state police power to regulate fares.
In Washington a conference of populists and silver Republicans from both houses concluded that while keeping separate organizations they will coordinate campaign efforts to avoid conflicting nominations. They pledged to ally with Democrats to form a solid coalition against the Republicans.
Madrid reports the Cuban war cost from February 1895 to 1897 at 240 million dollars with 40 million in arrears. The Imparcial criticizes Spain Cuba and United States trade handling by Senor De Lome and calls for expert treaty review on Spain's behalf.
London reports from the Athens Times correspondent that Turkish forces occupy and burn villages in Arapha district north of Acarnania between Arta and Domoky. About eight thousand Turkish troops engage. rebels push back near Palaeokastron. A panic grips neutral zone residents as Greek outposts strengthen amid ominous signs and likely delay of Crete question until Thessaly evacuated.
An observer recalls a crow in the Don valley dropping a white shell on a shore near Rosedale brook. The bird then unearthed a small hoard of white pebbles and shells, arranging them in sunlight like a miser’s treasure. The hoard totaled about a hatful, mainly shells and white fragments.
London reports outline a pivotal new session with Irish and Catholic university bills likely to trigger major battles. The queen's speech signals reform priorities after tensions over Talien Wan and the Dreyfus matter, while Irish unionists unite against the Catholic university bill.
Yokohama Feb 7 reports Tokyo seriously weighs keeping Wei Hai Wei for an indefinite period even after China pays the war indemnity. The decision hinges on the indemnity settlement and the United States naval movements.
An Ohio Farmer summary warns that genuine roup is a contagious diphtheritic disease in fowls that can spread to humans. Prevention includes isolating sick birds, moving the rest to clean quarters, or thoroughly disinfecting old coops with zenoleum or chloro-naphtholeum or carbolic acid solutions. Saturate roosts and surfaces. avoid attempting treatment after second-stage discharge, as it may be dangerous. When malignant, culling and deep burial or burning followed by disinfection is advised.
A farmer urges thinning flocks to remove idle hens and keep only productive ones. He argues waiting for nonlaying hens wastes weeks of labor and feed, with full production only possible when conditions improve in spring.
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