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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
3
A Columbus Ohio woman testifies to the life changing benefits of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She describes relief from thinness weakness and irregular menstruation after doctors failed and credits the remedies with restoring health and nerve strength. She hopes her words help other suffering women.
The piece presents William Watson’s poem The Unknown God as a response to Kipling’s jubilee poems, exploring a modern gods-versus-man theme and human humility. It blends Watson’s meditation on divinity with a companion fragment of The Calf Path, tracing how a crooked path becomes a city street and a vast traffic narrative over centuries.
The state treasurer reports that this year has seen more mortgage cancellations than in the previous two years combined. A candidate comments on political loyalties while the professional politician notes that nothing will induce him to act for anyone.
Papal Nuncio and Martinelli hail the Cisneros rescue as a landmark in journalism. Charles Duval and companions are praised for a chivalrous act that electrified Catholic circles, Georgetown students, and administration circles. The affair prompts talk of Spain seeking explanations while a Vatican note may reach Rome.
New York reports Eugene V. Debs outlines the Social Democracy movement. The organization, three months old, has local branches in twenty states and plans a national convention in Chicago in June to form a platform and launch as a political force for 1998. States offer land incentives. a committee will study northwest colony propositions. over 10 000 applications reported.
In Chicago on October 13 Judge Meneey named a permanent receiver for the Mechanics and Traders Savings Loan and Building association after experts reported secretary Chas G Krench owed the outfit $360 900. He holds:
State's Attorney reports that Dupuy, a 19 year old escaped convict turned reform school inmate, confessed at the Pennington reform school to killing Wy z Carlisle in Decatur on July 28, 1896. Dupuy, who later moved with his family to Platte County, says he knocked Carlisle down with a curling pin after luring him into a box car and that Carlisle died from head injuries. The jury is in session and the case may be indicted based on the confession obtained after Dupuy provided a shorthand report to prison officials.
President likely to avoid a fresh currency debate as the tariff brings expected prosperity. He reportedly believes no currency bill can pass the current Congress, a view reinforced by assurances from Senator Allison and Speaker Reed. Secretary Gage faces an awkward position as the drift continues.
Madrid reports General Blanco adjourns again his garage and will leave October 19. General Sayre's Valdes is named second in command and goes with him. no reinforcements for Blanco. A cabinet note says Sa g2sta reforms in Cuba gain US sympathy and a favorable view of the war's future. Marshal Campos refuses Philippine captain general post. Werler to sail October 20. Washington notes Senorja Cisneros to enter Georgetown convent, retire from public life, and Cuban Relief asks easing her arrival.
Washington Oct 13 Pensions were granted yesterday for several veterans and dependents across Iowa South Dakota Nebraska and related states. Original pensions went to Francis M Wex Imo Fent LaGrange Tiffany Clarence Henry M Snape Des Moines Increase for William Whitehead New Sharon Reuben A Clearwater Ottumwa etc Widows include Mary A Catshall and others Restoration and Supplemental for Minor of Christian Linn Hastings. Patients issued yesterday to Iowans include George FL Arp Spire Lake Horace Catlin Ashford T Dowden Prairie City Jacob Schillig Dysurf Laban Lostman Oskaloosa John W Thurlow Oscéola and more with various handy equipment listed.
The Western Carolina Bank in Asheville NC failed to open this morning with doors posted that it is closed for liquidation. A large number of small depositors are affected and the institution is understood to be in serious financial trouble.
Bishop J J Hennessey of Wichita, back from Rome with the American pilgrimage, reports Pope Leo XIII is in strong health. The bishop witnessed a lengthy ceremony and sat beside the pope during the throne scene, noting the pope’s bright intellect and sharp memory despite age.
A rumor circulated around midnight that P D Armour bought hundreds of acres at St Paul Park to establish a stock yards and giant packing plant near the Swift Swift plant at Seoul St Paul Park lies east of the Mississippi across from South St Paul on the Burlington General Manager Flower of the South St Paul stock yards said Armour long owned a tract there but did not know its intended use.
Indianapolis October 44 Thomas Taggart democrat defeated William X Harding republican for mayor by a large plurality. Early tallies suggested 3800 to 5000, with 120 of 15 precincts reporting a 35300 plurality. Official count projected a 5000 margin and a strong ticket across the council seats.
Former United States senator Chas W Jones of Florida died in Detroit after several weeks of sickness. The former senator had retired at St Joseph’s retreat near Detroit. Jones came to Detroit on a visit and became mentally unbalanced during his stay, with the illness reportedly linked to his mental collapse.
Frederick Brown, a Butler county farmer, goes to the Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Eldorado to pay a $1,500 mortgage. Discovering the loan bears 9 percent interest and not due until February, the cashier refuses. Brown, armed with a pistol, forces the cashier to take the payment and departs with the receipt and money.
Baltimore Oct 14 The jury found in favor of Carrie Shappiera in a breach of promise suit against Nathan Rosen. The court awarded 34770 to the plaintiff, citing Rosen's admitted refusal to marry as per contract. The verdict centers on the claim that Rosen discovered her alleged flat foot and feared its transmission to offspring. a motion for a new trial was filed.
The American board of commissioners for foreign missions met in New Haven County on October 13 in a session discussing a deficit of 45,130 dollars. Treasurer Wiggins reported total expenditures of 658,414 dollars and receipts of 643,758 dollars, with legacies balance outstanding and contributions noted.
Madrid reports serious unrest in the Philippines with six filibustering expeditions from Japan and China landing arms and war stores along the coast. Reinforcements are to be sent to Manila ahead of the expected campaigning season as Governor Rivera has recalled half the European force, raising fears of a renewed rebellion.
Washington reports instructions to Minister Woodford await presentation to press immediate payment of a $50,000 indemnity claim by Samuel Tolon for imprisonment in Cuba. Officials insist the claim is just and will continue pursuit. Tolon also has a $100,000 Cebu property damage claim against Spain. Tolon is a naturalized American.
Charles A Bana the veteran editor Charles A Dana of the New York Sun remains near death with physicians puzzled by his longevity They note his strong constitution and unusual tenacity to life as the reason he endures despite a grave prognosis and uncertain recovery prospects in New York on December 13.
In Philadelphia on Oct 13, the Board of Education objected to Victor Hugo's masterwork being taught to girls in high school. The committee declared the French literature unsuitable for female students, striking it from classroom lists after deliberation.
Madrid reports official announcement that five volunteers will be employed in Cuba instead of Spanish troops, in a move praised for economy and efficiency. The cabinet insists it remains committed to Cuba autonomy, while autnomist leaders in Havana demand posts for their supporters.
A national statist report notes a steady increase in horse use since 1990, countering contrary statements. Regions including Kentucky Minnesota Illinois and Massachusetts report gains exceeding 100 000 horses in actual service. A War Association proposal calls for a national school of farriers to boost craftsmanship and efficiency.
Reports indicate several cases with two recoveries and three active in Galveston while San Antonio detects four cases. Local experts suggest a mild illness and quick improvement is expected. Freight and passenger traffic between cities has resumed recently, with business returning to near normal within about a day.
In St Louis on an October day during exercise hours, twenty inmates clashed in a fencing fight sparked by a crap game. The disturbance required intervention to restore order and quiet.
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