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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
21
A newspaper snippet quotes Mrs. Pinkham of Lys Mass urging mothers of large families to seek intelligent aid for exhausting daily duties. It recounts a testimonial from a 51 year old mother with twelve children who credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and renewed energy.
A Manchester Courier and its Manchester Evening News launch as a limited company valued at £300,000. Sir George Newnes consolidates his publishing empire, raising capital to £1,002,000. From TitBits in 1831 to Strand Magazine and Woman’s Life, the group grows with strong profits and rising share value. Newnes, once a Manchester shop lad, becomes a UK baronet and prominent figure after earlier House of Commons defeats.
The prairie south of Gainesville covers about 50 000 acres and forms a lake when waters rise. Subterranean passages drain the lake allowing it to dry and reappear, creating a honeycomb ground pattern. Thousands of cattle and wildlife rely on shrinking borders as sinks deepen or drain.
Philadelphia Record notes a trend in marine insurers avoiding ships whose names end with a and cites recent disasters. Reports mention City of Philadelphia sinking off the Falkland Islands with all hands, and wrecks like Liverpool bound liners Andrusa Amolilla and Columbia near recent years.
Reports describe a bloody clash near Latimer as deputy sheriffs faced miners. Casualties list from a chaotic afternoon include killed and wounded, with at least fourteen dead and many wounded, as troops move in and communities reel from the violence.
The Times reports Bank of England directors consent to hold one eighth of the bank reserve in silver causing continental unrest. Governor Albert George sent questions to Pro but did not confirm or deny. Reports suggest the measure may reflect government tempers ahead of a decision, with mixed reactions from officials and press.
The Sept. 1 meeting led by Alfred James of the Northwestern Insurance warns of a coming fire insurance war to drive foreign companies from the market. He predicts rate cuts and public benefits as a result, claiming major firms may be forced out and stressing the need for strong policy coverage. The gathering at Baratoga affirmed confidence in the industry and its agents nationwide.
Coroner Davesti Rutten investigates a widespread poisoning at Keppler's ranch on Washington Ridge. Keppler died Wednesday and several neighbors fell ill after meals. Amberd died this morning, and Sol Amburg FT Davis and Den Coitere nkin san are very ill. Authorities suspect tainted food amid ongoing local disputes and are pursuing the mystery.
A Prescott bound party faces disaster when a flash flood sweeps away J. J. Grace, who is reported drowned. The storm has turned dry washes into torrents through northern Arizona, delaying travel and prompting rescue efforts.
Tense scene in Bokiers Ave with 2000 foreigners congregating at St Joseph's church as fear of a broader clash grows. Miners allegedly use force to recruit. Rev Father Rust intervenes. Dr David Shields warns of state troops as violence flares and a damaged car bullet-ridden emerges from Lehigh region amid armed tension.
John Wade, 29, of Waterloo, attempted suicide after a quarrel over his wife. He ingested morphine after buying poison from a drug store attendant with a doctor present, then revived briefly before swallowing another dose. Local officials report mounting tensions and a prior murder acquittal in his background.
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