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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
18
An old style newspaper notice promises to give a valuable set of premiums to new and old subscribers almost free of cost, noting arrangements have been made to supply the incentives with their subscription.
A broad subscription pitch promises one year of a chosen paper to every person in the community. The offer asserts readers will be pleased with the paper, selected for their likely interest and value.
An advertisement describes asset and household guides detailing how to feed cows, cite milk, and make butter. It promotes Womankind Cook Book and related volumes with receipts selected from readers, highlighting practical domestic arts for housekeepers.
In Columbus Ohio on January 1 the Hanna Senate vote remains tight with Republicans and Democrats locked near a 72 to 74 split. Democratic leaders press for affidavits from GOP members while cautioning against any shift that could swing the ballot. Clerical turmoil and party divisions unfold as Republicans defend Hanna amid public protests and mass convention actions.
Prospectors rush to Gravina Appett Re Vihuigedt Isls along the southeastern Alaska coast after reports of copper lodes ten to fifty feet thick near the surface. Leads extend from Fravina to Mary and Prince of Wales Island with claims growing. development crews already work where ore lies above graced levels. Solis Cohen returning from the islands estimates hundreds of thousands of tons millable or shippable without deep shafts.
Washington lists postmaster appointments across states and counties with resignations and reassignments. Includes adds for pension recipients, consular postings, treasury positions, and surveying roles, naming numerous individuals and locales.
In a courtroom near Conn sunville Cal, Superior Judge B Kelley and Attorney Spencer clashed after a heated exchange. Kelley fined Spencer three dollars for contempt. Spencer taunted the bench and was briefly restrained by Deputy Sheriff Martin. The judge returned to the bench and Spencer resumed his stance at the bar amid admonitions.
The readable text is garbled and presents no coherent event or identifiable figures. It mentions a fictional or distorted set of names, a vice press vibe, and an unclear hotel reference with a possible political aim but lacks concrete actions, dates, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.
Columbus reports a thrilling inauguration as crowds fill streets before noon. Governor Bushnell appears in a formal procession, takes the oath administered by Chief Justice, and delivers a brief address amid a large public reception and festive ceremony at the state house.
A horrific railway accident at Omaha crossing one mile west of Atrhingon on Saturday night killed farmer Judah, and his two daughters aged 14 and 18, who were returning from shopping. The locomotive struck their carriage, crushing the father's head and mortally injuring them. the scene left onlookers shocked and the family torn by tragedy.
Fragmentary article from a Worcester area paper describes a mass family killing with limited legible details. Names, ages, and precise relationships are obscured by garbled OCR, but the scene implies a domestic murder with multiple victims and a focus on the aftermath. Further readable context is not available in the fragment.
The Washington Senate debated the treaty amid protests and defenses about its implications. Critics denounced the plan as a cheat while supporters argued for its necessity, warning delays could harm civil service reforms and political access. Arkansas comments followed. broader national concerns linger over future governance and federal involvement.
The President discusses paused negotiations with Meivley and plans to renew envoy talks to Europe while noting conditions may require temporary shifts. In New York, clerks prepare to confront New York Life Insurance over unlicensed operations, with Aguliv in Topeka referenced.
Fragmentary text shows a hearing about a company named York Life operating in the state without a license or seal. The record notes challenges to the company’s business activities and officials involved in the inquiry. Strong entities include York Life and unidentified state authorities.
John Redmond Irish political leader wins loud reception at the roadway theater in New York. Notables present include John W. Goff, Bourke Cochran, William Astor Chanler, William Sulzer. Redmond spoke on rebellion of 1798 and Ireland’s struggle for liberty.
Market quotations from Omaha Chicago Kansas City and Liverpool note hogs cattle and calves with mixed bids and steady to lower tendencies. Receipts reach 2 500 hogs 1 700 sheep and 34 600 cattle with price ranges and futures quotes across corn wheat flax and oats for January through July.
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