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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
2
Rainfall and sunshiny spells influence pasture and crop growth across districts. Reports show variable rainfall amounts in Adair Fontanelle and several towns, with notable hay and corn condition concerns amid dry spells. A separate incident near Ontario involved a man falling into a bird nest and sustaining fatal injuries, prompting city inquiries led by the city attorney.
LeMars June 16 At the Republican judicial convention Judges Wakefield Oliver Hutchinson and Gaynor were renominated without opposition. In Dubuque the McGarry murder case features a new alibi insanity plea. The defense maintains not guilty while claiming defendant was insane, affecting verdict considerations amid lengthy court debate. In Des Moines a freight train accident kills Lawrence Vennestrom, and Towns Falls reports a missing student from Apington after attending a university field day.
Yankton marks reception day with arrivals from all regions as fire departments travel by regular and special trains. Sioux Falls brings nearly a hundred volunteers. Businesses adorn the city for the visitors. Races are expected to be hot with strong town teams. Excursion trains forecast large crowds from nearby towns. Weather remains favorable.
Washington reports yesterday's pension grants for Iowa and Nebraska veterans. Original pensions listed for Morley, Wallice, Figg, Morgan, James, and St. John. increases for several others. widows Wella and Dingman among recipients. Nebraska originals include Price, Robinson, Huff, with supplemental and restoration awards for Drake and Shields.
The Sioux City Tribune reports the city capitulates to Grand Army of the Republic veterans for a three day occupation to honor Civil War heroes. Local officials promise hospitality, entertainments, and full access to city facilities while Dubuque and Waterloo vie to host the next encampment, with debates on whether Spanish American War veterans may join.
Thousands of visitors flocked to the morning trains for the twenty to annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Marshalltown Iowa. Reception committee under Leslie Greenwood guided delegations to headquarters and hotels. Veterans reuniting, bands playing, and a mild opening day forecast promise a well attended event.
A local Grand Army gathering schedules key items. Meetings will review post affairs, plans, and activities with members urged to attend. Officials prepared reports on events, membership, and community outreach for the upcoming session.
Madrid reports Spain seeks German and French mediation to end the Philippine conflict while resisting American protec torate. The government hopes for a concert among Europe to save Manila forces, yet faces a divided public and monarchist instability as US pressure and Cuban fate loom large.
Pension vouchers in New York face sweeping fraud charges as Commissioner Henry Clay Evans warns postal and financial officials to tighten compliance. Investigators in Manhattan and the Bronx report extensive irregularities including past dating false certification and stock witnesses. No theft found yet but criminal action to pursue culprits is promised. Five men killed in a disaster at States City on June 14.
Paris June 16 Premier Meline has handed to President Faure the task of governing until successors are appointed. The cabinet resigns en masse and will limit duties to essential state affairs while transitions are arranged.
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