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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
3
Miss Leiter and relatives prepare for a transatlantic voyage from Chicago to England then New York amid social whirl. Guests, artists, and magnates attend gatherings at Linden Lake while debates over dress and charity unfold. A Nassau hotel project signals tourism growth as world affairs and culture intertwine in a reflective era.
Paris dispatch reports ministers clash over reopening the Dreyfus case with General Zurlinden and M. Tillay opposing, Premier Brisson pressing for revision as justice officials push for peace and credibility. Brisson and Chanoine seek to shield no one, while preparations hint at a Paris retrial and a possible transfer to Beaubais for rehearing.
Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of the Confederacy, died at the Rockingham hotel in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island at noon yesterday following weeks of illness. She had been diagnosed with malarial gastrotritis, with several rallies giving hope before a relapse and final death. Mrs. Davis remained calm, with no current fears for her health era.
Madrid announces the appointment of Spanish peace commissioners to depart for Paris on September 26 as reported from London. The Madrid dispatch confirms the commission's appointment and notes the senate member Eugene O. as part of the delegation.
Major Benjamin Giberga arrived in New York from Santiago on the Port Victor ig at Cuban junta headquarters. He served as secretary to the provisional president, then to General Garcia, who reportedly resigned. Giberga discusses civil-military friction, Cuba's interior shortages, and hopes for paid troops and peaceful pursuits. He estimates 10,000 US troops could suffice to oversee Cuba with no major Cuban Spaniard conflict.
President signs proclamation expanding the Black Hills forest reserve in South Dakota. The new total reaches 1,211,630 acres, with 159,360 and 7,680 acres excluded, 45,440 acres added into Wyoming, and 22,400 acres removed at Deadwood residents' request. Land restored to the public domain is now open to entry.
General Blanco cables from Marana say he is not in accord with the Cuban colonial ministry. The governor argues Spain's sovereignty remains in Cuba and autonomy must be applied, preventing a new colonial government. Duke of Tetuan, former foreign minister, says Canovas would not have pursued war with the United States and blames liberals for the crisis, calling for Sarasta's removal from power.
Manila September 21 Twenty Spanish vessels including twelve steamers have completed transfer to the American flag and most are now set on roaming voyages. Annual Meeting of Physicians Pittsburgh September 20 The eleventh annual meeting of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists convened for a three day session with delegates from across the country in attendance.
Congress man Bailey spoke in Danville on September 21 for C A Swanson within the Fifth district campaign. He urged a broader Democratic critique of Republican tales, defended the party’s war session record, and argued against the war revenue bill due to unnecessary bond sales and treasury strain. He claimed surplus gold reserves would exceed bond proceeds when Congress reconvenes, and criticized GOP forecasts of Spain’s war cost while noting the public tax and debt impact.
Democrats in Milwaukee express elation over anticipated Democratic gains this fall after a meeting of candidates last week. Republicans show concern as prospects for a broad victory appear likely amid the party tensions and unrest reflected in the discussions.
Sept 21 session of the West Conference of the German Methodist Episcopal church closes with Nebraska district appointments. Lists include names like J G Ddest, CC G Meyer, J De mind, J Lauer, J Hummel, and many others across Nebraska and Missouri churches. Also reports two local accidents: Roy Odell injured by plow near Weston and Burl Mann fatally injured by shotgun discharge on a handcar near York.
The Methodist Episcopal church at Weeping Water observed its anniversary with morning history by Pastor Moulton and an evening social meeting led by Rev Wilkison. The church was decorated with flowers fruits and vegetables in a harvest home display.
Muron September 21 W B Cronk a resident for fifteen years and long time clerk to the superintendent of the Dakota central division of the Chicago and Northwestern railway has resigned and on Tuesday left for St Paul to take a position as train dispatcher for the Omaha road A I Donaldson of Waibel Donaldson hardware is back from Chicago greatly improved health The republican campaign opens on the 28th with A C G Rankin the moulder campaigner to speak here The Witness and Reporter a Methodist paper edited by Rev Davis will move from St Lawrence to this city Yankton Sept 2 Republicans in Yankton County name candidates for election Senator J G Holgerton representative B C Woolley Ole Odland A Davidson treasurer Herman Ellerman register of deeds A O Saugstad auditor Miery Dunn clerk of courts Peter Reyem county judge J L Smith sheriff Jacot Rathgaber county superintendent James A Dirksen assessor Hans Thelbergson county surveyor H G B Swinhog justices S A Boyles LT M Winsor Charles Grockmacler Thomas Sills constables John R Petrie I N Echelberry Fred Strunk John Reuter county commissioners John Gordon H W Pike Adam Meher State Fair at Yankton Yankton Sept 20 Next Monday September 20 the fourteenth annual South Dakota fair opens in Yankton and continues through Saturday This will be the third fair under the state board of agriculture and promises to surpass prior successes
Internal Revenue Collector Patterson reports July and August activity with 3,348,716 documentary stamps issued. Government revenue totaled 88,050,602 plus proprietary stamps of 13,086.71, amounting to 101,137,689.71.
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