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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
21
Fragmentary OCR places a land sale notice in a Nebraska county with scattered words about Philadelphia and a listed land parcel. The readable items reference a sale and area names while other parts remain unclear.
James Mc Tudee born July 6 1874 in Madeira village is described as six feet ten inches tall at age 16 and weighing 804 1 4 pounds He reportedly lifts 1100 pounds at 15 and has a 15 5 inch foot and wears a No 24 shoe A remarkable youth in perfect health with notable mechanical skill and intellect. his parents are American The piece also mentions unrelated notes about a St Louis picnic and a failed wedding ceremony in Lewisville Exrector
A damaged OCR item shows garbled text about powders, cures, and an Irish couple, with scattered names and phrases and no clear event or outcome. The legible bits suggest unrelated product claims and personal references without coherent context.
Fragmentary text shows a local notice or advertisement with names such as J Choniy and G Wallin and mentions a reward or sale terms. The legibility is poor with numerous misspellings and unclear dates or actions.
The readable lines reference a street address 66 at iy Gueilities Steet and Rhode Lebund with unclear rail and connectors. The text is largely garbled but signals a local place name and a street continuation, without a clear event or person.
President Dole and party arrive in Chicago amid a formal reception. Officials including Judge Grassenp, Mayor Harrison, and General Brooke greet the visitors. A parade and a luncheon at Fort Sheridan are planned before the party heads to Washington aboard a private car.
The Chicago wrestling tournament concludes with Shaefer defeating Ives while Maney ties for first and Sayles finishes 14th and II in the final standings. Prize money totals 1,750 dollars with equal shares for top finishers and a distribution plan for gate receipts. The event sends several competitors to New York for further duties as the court money is allocated.
A distorted report describes alleged conspiracy involving Chicago brokers tied to a ticket scheme. Officials say several individuals face charges as authorities pursue indorsements and a broader probe across districts.
Wilkinson, mortally wounded, lay at death’s door as investigators report the bank in Marquette closed its doors this morning. The intruder allegedly sought to protect creditors while exploiting Lily Estate and Wilikia’s assets in a bid.
In Washington on January 24 the House adopted a resolution regarding the use of State Department facilities connected to the military execution of Colonel Ruiz and debated Hawaiian annexation debt. The Senate discussed pension publication, foreign payments in silver, and a monetary parity amendment, with votes on related measures and a warm dispute over a prior question.
A chaotic notice describes threats of serious trouble at a barbecue event. It cites the Color pie Warden and stockyard committee overseeing the affair, declaring confiscation of game and arrest of responsible parties if the program proceeds.
The decree was granted but widow Madge Van Dyke was left awaiting payment after plaintiff William Young died before funds were settled. Joseph McCough and Tuco Vin Dyke appeared via attorneys. Dyke signed the decree, raising questions of the widow's entitlement of about $75.00 as final settlement.
Testimony details payments and use of a private telephone in the Gibson lobby amid alleged bribery schemes around a key election. Names include Roger of New York Dunbar and Columbus figures as discussions are traced to hotel managers and senatorial staff in Columbus. A separate note reports the death of Hey, T. W. B. Dawson in St. Louis.
Western shippers and railroad rivals attended a Kansas City gathering to critique new Gulf Line rates aimed at moving grain westward. Gulf Line refused to alter its planned lower tariffs despite calls to match Kansas City and Missouri River routes. Chicago freight interests and state regulators watched as competitors pressed for reductions to avoid losing traffic to the Gulf Line.
Kentucky congressmen clash over a proposed resolution likely tied to fiscal or political reform. Senators Owen and Nea push for action while Speaker Heckham and supporters oppose moving the measure to vote, aiming to block it from the hill.
London reports doubt that McKinley can land in London amid disputed speech in Parliament. Observers say the Spain question grows graver and American policy remains unsettled as government actions are unclear and responses doubtful.
A priest was found drowned by Walter St Louis and Louis Dover yesterday near the Alexian Brothers hospital. The body showed no signs of violence and had been in the water only a few days. The coroner opened an inquiry as two brothers in the area were noted to be visited by the deceased.
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