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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
10
In a provocative courtroom moment witnesses mock the proceedings by addressing the jury as if lawyers were unnecessary. The scene highlights a charged dynamic as a girl flees a man pursuing unwanted advances, taking refuge on a sofa or in a corner.
In Salford there is a vegetarian church where for eighty years no person could join unless they abstained from meat and intoxicating drinks. Many members belong to the Peace society. Joseph Brotherton, long Salford MP, was a member and preached when away. A Manchester vegetarian church led by Dr Schofield lasted forty years but closed on his death. The first member was Mr Coward, master of Selby Grammar School.
Er nest Kemper of Pierceton Ind fell under extreme study and teaching strain. Pneumonia and catarrh weakened him until travel for treatment failed. After trials, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restored health. nine boxes cured him, restoring strength and weight. Affidavit sworn Sept 10 1897.
A collated set of testimonial letters extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female complaints. Mrs C L Wisn of Marquez Texas reports relief from backache headaches and painful menses after treatment and urges other women to write for guidance. Other letters from Mrs Garrett Licuty Lancaster Pa Mrs Cuupra Haxlin Cream Ridge N J and Mrs Sam McCulloven Lyak praise symptom relief and regained health after using the remedy.
Secretary Long directs Commander Brownson to inspect vessels offered to the United States and ships under construction abroad. He will assess foreign battleships Marshall Floriano and Marshall De Odora and report suitability for naval use. Brownson will also check ordnance stocks and potential foreign purchases.
Madrid March 9 The Spanish government blocks news from entering or leaving Spain. Sagasta struggles to fund war prep and hides that the United States is rapidly mobilizing its navy. Vatican influence grows as the pope urges arbitration while the queen regent is hamstrung by constitutional limits. Rampolla warns of church action to free Cuba.
Washington March 9 chairman Tannen of the appropriations committee introduces a bill to appropriate 40 340 060 000 for national defense and related needs with funds available until June 30 1899. The measure follows a White House conference with Long Dingley Allison and Arrsvenor present as urgency grows. Debate includes two new artillery regiments and support from May dem of Virginia while Jones of Virginia and Cox of Tennessee oppose.
Berlin telegram reports China agrees to lease Port-Atthy 2 to Bus ld for strategic use. March UA Tageblatts Pe kin special emphasizes this port deal as a key step in securing wartime logistics and access for Berlin.
Iowa happenings include George Seig’s injury in Davenport on an icy sidewalk, Adel Record sold at sheriff’s sale to A W Vaughn of Stuart, Klondike departure from Garner, rising spring building activity at Newton, arrests totaling 254 in Des Moines February, and notes on alleged crime rings and local disturbances across counties.
The Alaska Mining Journal urges would be miners to secure a healthful, concentrated food cache for the Klondike and Yukon journey. Emphasizes reliable flour, royal baking powder, sweet sound barron, and a compact durable cookery book mailed free by Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
London Standard highlights 1910s bravery by Miss Fullerton of Dundee Miss Harris of Belfast and Miss Bright of Reading. Fullerton swam 309 yards through heavy sea to save a man cramping beside a manufacturer, exalting endurance and presence of mind. Harris and Bright also rescued drowning youths, illustrating courage of young women.
A Chicago dispatch reports John A. Logan Jr profited by following a tip from Joseph Leiter on wheat. Logan sold high and banked gains, then reentered the market with about half a million bushels bought at a lower rate. Leiter allegedly aided others with price tips, predicting wheat at 1.25 a bushel, a claim Logan accepts.
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