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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
2
The article surveys medical findings noting mosquitoes as principal propagators of malaria. It touches on crime, economy, and society with remarks on imprisonment, education, wealth, and distant places, weaving in diverse historical references and opinions.
The article discusses the evolving electric power transmission from Rhode Island experiments to long distance lines. It notes the Sultan of Johore's planned electrical plant, the spread of power over hundreds of miles, and the cost dynamics as distance grows. It highlights records in distance and efficiency, with references to Redlands, Los Angeles, and global industrial progress.
A railway official recalls a rescuer who kept a necktie in hand during a wreck while aiding others. A swimmer nearly drowns after fearing depth until a man dives in fully clothed to pull her to safety, proving panic and bravery arise in peril. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Private Edward, wounded before Johannesburg, has come home on sick leave. A visiting woman learns the grieving mother believes her only son has changed, now soft and dependent, claiming the army took him and that he is forever altered. The tale reflects wartime strain on families.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Givem-isn't and Mrs Loudieigh, with remarks on ostentatious charity. Indeterminate dialogue references a "pier, glass" item over a mantle of charity and mentions Baltimore with an "Ameritan" label.
Paul Kruger former president of the South African Republic reaches Marseilles amid vast cheers. He tells French hosts the war is terrible and barbarous, saying he has fought barbarians but the current conflict surpasses past savagery. He thanks the Paris and Marseilles committees for the welcome.
The speech greets the Marseilles welcome, lauds the French port of landing, and condemns British actions. The text shifts to U.S. party politics, noting Grover Cleveland as a leading figure in possible Democratic reorganization and his enduring historical stature.
The Boer leader Kruger declared unwavering resistance and refused compromise with Britain. He told cheering crowds at a Marseilles hall that independence would only end if every man, woman, and child were destroyed, while praising justice and divine support for the Boer cause.
The centenary of Kilkenny's Presentation convent is noted. Harvard University names Dr Lyman Abbott as university preacher for another year. Rev J C Brooks works on Bishop Brooks letters. A Japanese statesman warns religion may fade without venerating the Emperor. Boston Baptist ministers vote to dedicate a month to prayer. Russian ukase permits Jews temporary rural sojourns. Boston University Theology School reports 169 students this year, up from last year. Rev George Schambach has conducted 6,714 marriages in Newark.
A deadly tornado swept through central Tennessee and Mississippi Tuesday night, killing at least 25 and injuring many. Columbia and La Grange in Tennessee report severe destruction, with La Grange’s main street in ruins. The path was about 1000 feet wide and several structures, including many cabins, were demolished. a freight car was derailed and the U. S. arsenal fence was blown away.
Illinois Central opens a new 40000 station at Decatur while Northwestern eyes Kansas City entrance. Wabash reports 320 455 in first November week, up 7278. Steamship agents seek anti ticket commission breach. Northwestern plans a Chicago to Clinton mainline third track. Omaha to Eastern refuses interchange bureau access. Double track work secured between Chicago and Green Bay. Baldwin to supply thirty freight engines for CB&Q. Lake Shore runs 88 miles Erie to Buffalo in 75 minutes. Rail men temperate, past 20 years show 20 percent discharged for drunkenness on New York Central.
Senator Mark Hanna plans a thoroughcoming domestic debut for his daughter Ruth Hanna as she enters society. Ruth, a Farmington Connecticut schoolgirl, will have a coming out in Cleveland around holiday time and stay much of the winter at the Hanna home in Lafayette Square Washington.
A northern Ohio storm causes extensive damage with many structures blown down and roofs torn off from Liepsie to Marblehead and Oaks Harbor. Oil fields suffer heavy loss, derricks scattered, and damage estimates reach 250000. New York reports a 72 mph gust and a fatal injury at Fifth Avenue. Buffalo records 65 mph winds. cyclorama hall and Midway building damaged.
Six men halted the north bound Tron Mountain cannon ball passenger train at Gif ford Arkansas at 7 16 pm on a Wednesday night. They spread railroad ties and lit a large fire to stop the engine then fired shots to frighten passengers while attempting to blow the safe with dynamite. After failing to crack the door they seized a box of money and valuables and fled on horses into the night. No injuries reported.
The Surgeon General Sternberg annual report analyzes Army personal crisis reports and homicide data. It compares 1898 99 cases with the prior decade 1888 97, noting fewer homicides than expected and a lower mean annual rate per thousand men amid peaceful garrison life. It also references other military notes and personnel movements.
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