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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
4
Fragmented text weaves verses about loneliness and nature shadows while a speaker reflects on Miss Katy’s departure and mournful events. Mentions a crow, katydid song, and changing seasons, with stray lines about a hotel advert and catarrh cure ads interspersed.
A fragmented newspaper fragment mixes a quirky verse about a bean bag with health and product ads. It mentions Allen's Foot-Ease powder and a reference to Christopher Valentine and a tale of fairy words, then pivots to athletic health concerns and price changes in California. The piece combines whimsy with early 20th century commercial pitches.
A statement notes a tragic self inflicted death linked to hunger in Pennsylvania. The remark adds a broader poetic reflection that if poets worldwide had chosen similarly, there would be insufficient poetry to fill a room.
Fragmentary ad style note from Philadelphia rail era purports a romance tied to Miss Dinah. References to Dr Kline's remedy and a playful verse pair with a tune line about Miss Dinah, her eyes and charm.
Spanish press calls Weyler a traitor as demonstrations are planned in Santander Barcelona and the Basque provinces for his return from Cuba. The government weighs punishment for breaches of discipline while allies plot to sway Weyler to their cause.
Wisconsin authorities report the arrest of S S Landt, former Adams County treasurer, now head of the Sparta state normal school for dependent children. Accused of embezzling about 3000, his past shortage was known to Adams County residents and discussed with Governor Scofield before Landt’s appointment. He was arrested at Friendsville and slated for trial November 25.
Dory Brooks of Detroit and George Williams of Syracuse, both Wilbur Opera company members, plan to wed during a three week engagement in this city. They secured a license under Indiana law, engaged a preacher, and midweek wedding is slated at performance time with chorus girls as bridesmaids.
Walter R. Houghton of Cheyenne admitted theft of a postal package valued at about $14,000 after a nationwide hunt. The case linked to a Chicago dispatch reported September 29 and involved May Foster, detective work in Denver, and a lengthy chase across cities before Houghton’s arrest. He claimed the package held $13,000 and said he spent $100, concealing the remaining funds.
President McKinley and party arrived in Cincinnati with a large crowd cheering as the train stopped at Lorence Crossing. He spoke briefly at a reception in the chamber of commerce and later met the Young Men's Business Club at St. Nichols Hotel, praising fraternal spirit and devotion to free institutions.
At the Missouri Presbyterian synod session a resolution proposed boycotting Princeton University after three Princeton trustees signed a saloon license petition. The move caused bitterness and occupied discussion until the moderator ruled it out of order.
The Leader company dry goods house in Ottawa Illinois closes after executions totaling 45 000. Judgments against Xatidality Bruak 8000 Escaro Ankey 13000 Howell Pas che 2300 Florence ARussell 0 0 22 300 and Valley National Bank 22300. Creditors bid at National City Bank Des Moines where Israel Bros ran another store.
Havana reports the arrival of Blanco as captain general with streets and harbors decorated. He took the oath of fidelity to Spain alongside civil and military authorities. Proclamations urged broad policy, flag salutes, and unity, promising clemency for Jews and harsh action against rebels, with no autonomous reference noted. Strong reactions appeared among insurrection sympathizers.
General Miles approves the court of inquiry findings against Captain Levering of the Fourth Infantry for striking Private lammon with a sword at Fort Sheridan. Levering will be tried by court martial as the war department reviews the record and recommendation. Secretary Alger, acting as war secretary, is empowered to act in this army discipline matter from Detroit.
Sliss Anna Blythe Hollywell of California University Will herself in a suspected suicide. The freshman seems to have killed herself Friday evening in a case still unsolved. Letters and telegrams found among her effects appear to be written by herself and signed by unknown or fictional names. She allegedly used morphine and appeared mentally irresponsible at the time.
The article reports that Dr Mitsch Hirschfelder’s oxytuberculin treatment for consumption is being distributed through public channels. No firm distribution plan exists yet, but cities health departments and public hospitals are viewed as likely avenues. Dr Hirschfelder approves the movement and waives proprietary rights. Dr Edly of Chicago hopes to use the cure for the poor.
Yopeka Kan Nov 3 The latest Kansas peculiarity is a census of Lost Springs and Romana in Marion County with 200 population each. There is not a vacant house idle person or boy not a tippler and not a dog. They claim there has never been a drop of intoxicating liquor sold in these towns a crusade against the use is expected next.
Peter Olsen of Rockford wandered the countryside with a shotgun after losing money in the Durand bank failure. He brooded over the loss last night and threatened to shock every person he meets. Searching parties are out but have not located him.
The Washington post office records note J J Clark appointed postmaster for Ta with the endorsement of the president. The entry lists Iona as the location with the date in October 1940.
Emery Norman killed Creed Moore, then with his brother barricaded himself inside a house twelve tiles south of Warsaw. The incident, dated November 1, unfolds as authorities report a fatal confrontation amid a tense standoff.
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