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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
4
A distressed preacher demands more sermons from the presiding elder in a heated exchange with Bishop Hedding. The bishop orders the man to return to his post despite the man’s insistence on further preaching and a second bout of twenty sermons.
In a Washington Star vignette a young man is seen staring into the night sky. A friend jokes that he studies astronomy, but the man replies he is seeking infinite distance as editors fill space, while a stray line mentions misprompt use of Piso’s Care and a future fashion note about long coats.
A feature on Moville porcelain game plaques by J C Hubinger Bros Co highlights four plaques depicting American wild ducks pheasants quail and English snipe. The firm distributes them free with every three ten cent starch packages until October 1.
In a discussion on annexation delay is blamed for worsening conditions. A native priest cites indolence and unrest as barriers while arch and rival orders quarrel and lose public favor. About 500 Spanish priests remain as waves of departures reduce numbers. Spaniards hint at leaving if Spain regains control, and annexationists hold a 71 seat majority as talks continue.
White House aides Senator Frye and Hon J M Foster attended briefly before the peace commissioners left Washington by the 4 oclock Pennsylvania train. Senator Gray planned to join in New York tomorrow. Secretary Day hosted a farewell reception at the state department. Captain Bradford will accompany as navy equipment expert.
In Pana Illinois on September 19 a group of about forty miners from Springside marched the streets and entered Seawell’s store with revolvers visible. Ex Alderman Edward Molza, a business leader sympathetic to Black workers, was assaulted by a man from Penwell aided by others but stood his ground and fled as citizens approached. Sheriff Colburn deployed a detail and the group retreated to their Springside camp. Several miners were arrested but released on bonds of 200 dollars each by evening.
Sanriaco de Onsa reports that all Spanish prisoners have been shipped except eight who are ill with yellow fever. The report names Lawton as Major General.
Kansas City held its fourth annual horse show with an auspicious opening drawing about 4 000 attendees. The telegraphic brief notes one confirmed case of yellow fever in New Orleans and mentions others arriving at the event.
Brigadier General Joseph T. Haskell, commander of the Seventeenth infantry at El Caney and twice wounded, collapsed and died at his Columbus home after greeting his regiment at the depot. He had recently returned home and was recovering from a shoulder wound.
A. F. B. Crofton, just back from Kiondike country, is jailed on charges of passing a forged $1,200 draft to the First National Bank of Chicago. Authorities link him to prior bogus drafts totaling $12,600 across Chicago Montreal Winnipeg. Crofton, once released from Pontiac reformatory after a youth sentence, allegedly posed as a western agent of a Boston investment firm to obtain funds before his Alaska trip and subsequent arrest.
In Deadwood D at Sept 17 the far eastern press recycles tales of Deadwood Dick claiming his death repeatedly yet he is alive and back mining near Wiltewood after a rock blast injured him. He lost his right index finger and bears scars yet remains active amid offers from shows and museums. Richard Clark counts many friends in the Black Hills and vows the legend endures despite sensational notices.
Charles Kirk of the Fourteenth New York died at Chickamauga yesterday. Harry Elkes won a Beltimore 20 mile bicycle race in 4 15 1 5. Richard Busteed, once a noted lawyer and commander, dies in New York after service with his brigade at the battle of...
The piece discusses early egg production, keeping pullets lively from the first hour, and how contagious diseases in flocks contaminate soil unless yards are thoroughly disinfected. It cites German imports and European corn use affecting cattle feeding and large agricultural markets in Europe, implying shifts in corn demand and exports.
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