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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
4
A Brockton Massachusetts woman writes that after six months of illness she recovered from severe female complaints by using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Sonative Wash. She reports relief from numb spells and overall weakness, praising the medicine’s cure.
Washington inventor John P Buckley claims a new electric sounder can determine water depth up to 2000 feet ahead of a vessel. The device uses a bell circuit and a quicksilver cylinder fired from an air gun with 4000 feet of wire. When the cylinder strikes bottom the circuit completes and a bell rings aboard, signaling safe or shallow water based on line drag and cylinder orientation.
Philadelphia Press reports Rev W L Laufman of Cadillac Michigan staged a controversial sermon in which he killed two cats with nicotine and later with alcohol to illustrate tobacco harms. He claimed the methods were scientific demonstrations supported by medical testimony and warned of tobacco’s long term effects on digestion nerves and posterity. A separate note mentions a New Jerseys wheelman catching a swarm of bees on his back during a run between Webber and Titusville.
Don Carlos, claimant to the Spanish throne, writes from Madrid that he would be a coward to stay silent as Spain drifts toward doom and asserts 100,000 volunteers stand ready. He urges Spain to abandon Cuba, while Rome notes Catholic support for Spain’s position is not unified. The Vatican’s stance remains nuanced and possible papal mediation is hinted.
Vienna reports the cabinet would intervene immediately if Spain and the United States go to war. The Daily Telegraph notes public opinion finds intervention unjustified. The Morning Post contrasts Spain and US forces, predicting US advantage and Spain suffering on the seaboard. Admiral de la Cammack says no definite naval plan exists and any plan would change with European aid.
Constance Ingalls daughter of ex Senator Jot Ingalls will enter the church training and deaconess house of the diocese of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to prepare for a life as a deaconess. She will leave Atchison in two or three weeks to begin studies. Her decision surprised many friends and she will serve in the Episcopal church similar to a Catholic sister of charity but without a vow of celibacy.
A Herald Honduras special from Tegucigalpa reports Nicaraguan troops have captured a key military leader. The dispatch notes uncertain details and unclear spelling in the original telegraph.
Sept 28 Siloam Springs Arkansas dispatch reports Monday night scene at Latine district courthouse in Cherokee Nation as triple clash erupts. Sheriff in Flint and Gaing stike districts and several US marshals rush to arrest. long standing enmity between Milizens and Tell flood Indians blamed. Citizens flee while armed groups gather with ammunition heading toward Saline courthouse. Reports suggest another killing, but details remain scarce.
From Salvador dated Sept 25. Reports say government forces clashed with rebel obel units near Quezalicuango, each battle ending in government defeat as they tried to seize Quezaltenango. General De Lenn defected to the rebels with his troops after being sent by President Barrios. He captured Retaladen, which he now controls.
In Hawesville Kentucky on a Sunday during a revival, a mob hanged Raymond Bushrod a Black man accused of assaulting 14 year old Maggie Roberts. He was swung from a limb of a tree as infuriated townspeople watched in the daylight. The incident occurred after the alleged assault and amid crowd unrest.
Carteton B Given, a real estate and loan broker, was killed Saturday night by an electric shock from a furnace when a high tension wire allegedly connected to the furnace. His wife and mother heard him fall. neighbors aided, and he died about half an hour later.
Washington dispatch reports pan American diplomats warn that Guatemala's revolution and the rise of Prosper Morales risk triggering revolutions in Costa Rica Honduras and Nicaragua. Costa Rican consul Bereroy’s imprisonment alarms authorities while the region’s leaders debate protectorates or annexation. An observer notes upheavals could dissolve Central America’s fragile diplomatic bonds. A Belfast earthquake is also reported with tremors felt in Belfast Maine.
A Norwegian bark Seladon sank near Starback Island in August 1896. Thirteen crew members survived ten months ten days on Sophia Island, aided by Captain Callaghan's Clyde. They told of launches, a capsized gig, deaths of Captain Adel Jae Zer and chief mate Kristian Nilssan, and eventual rescue by Clyde.
New York Sept 27 President Isthan Allan of the Cuban League of the United States issued a call noting a year of patriotic work ending in grand results. He says governors backed by state legislatures support Cuban independence and urges league members to back a policy ending oppression and murder in Cuba with force if needed.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on September 27 the Pleva poisoning case continued with testimony from a witness who quoted Mrs Pleva saying she wanted to clear her conscience and admit guilt after confessing to a Justice Slater's office that she planned a killing. She claimed her husband accused her of infidelity and they quarreled, leading to her poisoning Pleva with fat poison in coffee on May 23, Pleva died about 2 pm without medical aid.
At the residence of William M. Evarts it was said today that the former senator’s condition was improving with signs of recovery. Reports describe his health as steadily improving and not in immediate danger, though the situation remains cautious.
The government exploring expedition, arriving in St John s Newfoundland September 23, reports six passages through Hudson Strait and visits Cumberland Sound, Latin land coast, Fort Churchill, and Gigava river. It finds Hudson Bay unsuitable as a grain steamship route due to fogs, icebergs, few lighthouses, and barren country, plans a final return voyage to determine navigation closure.
John Roberts, once a Brook saloonkeeper, served twenty years in Sing Sing and Auburn after a 1877 burglary conviction. A pardon and 1895 restoration led to a 7,500 award from the state board of claims totaling 37,500 claimed damages and interest for his wrongful imprisonment.
A prominent Oklahoma farmer Benjamin rank Lamar was found murdered in St Louis near the Gaiety theater. His skull was crushed. A lawyer with territorial regents noted he had a large sum of money on him when last seen. A boatful of people was nearby, and the night’s events are under investigation.
Athens declares to renew hostilities with Turkey after a Concord meeting where a resolution demanded King George and the cabinet reject terms of peace. Most speakers attacked Crown Prince Constantine. a police attempt to arrest him failed as the press largely stays peaceful.
South Dakota's fair opens with crowds gathering on September 26. Entries and departments exceed previous expectations as extra buildings rise. The racing program begins at 2 45 with a $200 purse trot and a 2 25 pace, feature pony running with a $50 purse tomorrow.
The forty fourth annual exhibition of the Illinois State Fair opens in Springfield with a large crowd. Special features include school displays, daily water fun, and free admission for children under ten on Monday. Fraternity Day, Old Soldiers Day with veterans and souvenirs, Governors Day with Governor Tanner, Springfield Day for business houses, and a premium of forty five thousand dollars planned for Saturday.
Identified by the cashier as the Belle Fourche bank robbers are in jail. The statement confirms the suspects' arrest and holds them for charges pending further proceedings.
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