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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
6
An advertisement recounts how Dr Hanna's Pink Pills for Pale People cured a Detroit businesswoman’s long sleep troubles and aided others. It extols the pills as blood and nerve tonics improving health, citing relief from paralysis and ataxia in various cases and urging women to seek them locally.
Washington notes show administration wary of German aims in Manila and the Philippines crisis. Kaiser Wilhelm and Berlin are accused of seeking protection for German interests as U S forces consolidate control. Ambassador White to Berlin to probe Germany's plans while officials pledge no interference from any nation.
Philadelphia June 16 Receiver Thomas W Bartow of the suspended People's bank gains ground after receiving a check over 100000 from President James McManes to pay depositors and creditors a 90 percent dividend with 10 percent later. The bank closed after the cashier Johns death and losses from loans to Richard Loper and the Guaranteers Finance Co. McManes pledged full protection for depositors and creditors and has stood by his promise.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, joining Admiral Sampson's fleet off Santiago, is to be followed by Ericsson and Foote torpedo boats. The torpedo fleet's arrival is expected to confirm plans to force the harbor with troops advancing.
From Chickamauga National Park Georgia on June 16 almost half of General Brooke's army at Camp Thomas is ordered to Tampa Florida and then to Cuba. About 15 regiments will move with 10,000 men to be fully equipped from several New York and Illinois regiments. The Ohio cavalry and Grigsbys Cowboy regiment are expected to join the expedition. The first regiments could depart tonight or tomorrow morning as railroad officials arrange transports.
June 11 dispatch from Santiago de Cuba notes Sampson and Schley tightening a network to cut off all outside aid. Santiago faces famine as three supply sources are severed. Cervera’s arrival brought only ammunition and men. Map shows Reina Mercedes, Vizcaya, Oquendo, Cristobal Colon, and Maria Teresa near the harbor, with Mer-rimae sunken in the channel.
Secretary of the Treasury issues a circular inviting subscriptions for 200 million dollars of bonds at 3 percent interest, payable quarterly. Subscriptions open now and close July 14, with allotments favoring individuals for 500 dollars or less and larger sums allocated by size and receipt order. Payments may be made by cash, checks, or money orders in multiple cities.
The Fourth Army Corps under Major General John J. Poppinger is designated to occupy Puerto Rico. The force will grow to about 20,000, combining all available regulars in the south with volunteer regiments from Tampa, Chickamauga, and Falls Church. Selections hinge on military quality and equipment readiness.
A fire swept Charlotte, Ta., this morning destroying the home of Gohlman. Reports indicate flames engulfed the residence causing total loss with neighboring properties narrowly saved. Local fire units responded promptly, no injuries reported at this time.
Officials of the Dominican government seized a business house at Monte Cristo Santo Domingo formerly belonging to Senor Jiminez, leader of a recent abortive revolutionary attempt. The property is now held by a German company. The German consul general asked Germany to send a warship to protect the company's interests. The British may…
Arthur E. Lawrence a private in Troop E of Grigsby s cowboys died at Division hospital yesterday of pneumonia He was taken ill after a week in camp His mother at Miller South Dakota was telegraphed Major Stewart his former captain praised him as one of his best men Lieutenant J N Wright moved to regimental commissary and J H H Kipp promoted to brigade quartermaster sergeant at the same time
Madrid reports a semi official note denying American reports of Cuba operations. It rejects any landing in Guantanamo Bay or elsewhere and asserts Spain remains hopeful and determined to continue the war despite foreign impressions.
Sioux City live stock reports show mixed classes firming with gains in cattle and strong sheep demand. Chicago hogs trade near 4.05 with heavy offerings, cattle receipts steady, and sheep market firm. Kansas City notes steady lambs and firm overall tone in early June trade.
Chicago and Duluth market notes detail cash and futures quotes for grains and provisions. Prices for flour, wheat, rye, barley, oats, sugar, creamery products, eggs, and butter appear with various grades and regional mentions. Specific figures are fragmented, showing fluctuations and taglines typical of early June trading.
London dispatch notes Admiral Sampson plans to force the channel entrance at Santiago Bay despite expected losses. Reports say German and Spanish forces move toward Manila with ships and troops, while Madrid and Cadiz officers discuss loans and fleet readiness amid Cuba and Philippines tensions.
General Coppinger commands the Tampa garrison and is expected to lead the next expedition to Puerto Rico. Fitzhugh Lee’s corps may be sent to Cuba to strike Havana. Troops convoyed to Key West endured heat and crowded ships, with several cases of prostration and fainting on the way.
An editor notes early printing difficulties in the Rocky Mountain Cyclone including missing letters and spelling oddities in the first issue. A Paris hospital for trees on the Seine treats boulevard trees that grow sick, aiming to help them recover.
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