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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
A mixed 19th century page shows notes on forestry policy voices, a White House quilt auction, British railway expansion in Africa, U S population growth since Washington, a hazardous case of abduction and forced marriage, a minister resigning over scripture, earthquakes in Ceram and Japan, corn diplomacy in Paris, beer work systems, diamonds shaping economies, and large troop movements by sea and rail with no losses reported.
The New York committee estimates the erection of the permanent Dewey arch and colonnade at about 1,000,000 dollars. They emphasize the sculpture’s importance, noting it surpasses many similar works and includes decorative medallions and enrichments.
The renowned evangelist Dwight J. Moody died at noon in Kansas City after a long heart weakness intensified by recent overwork. Family and doctors reported a steady decline since last week and Moody spoke softly of ambition to finish his work before the end.
Washington reports a shift in interior policy as Hitchcock and Jones announce stricter limits on sending Indians from reservations to wild west shows. The aim is to curb abuses and curb Mojo-like exhibitions while tracking Indian education progress. A separate note records the death of Mary Tall after a wagon accident near a farm, where a horse bolted and caused fatal injuries.
Washington reports official advices that a band of counterfeiters began actions in Cuba. Government officials located their plant. one member secured a set of plates intended for printing United States currency in denominations including 5, 10, and others.
E. B. Turner, a Negro lawyer from Lebanon, was convicted in federal court in Springfield, Missouri, of taking a letter from the post office containing a United States draft for 151 dollars and cashing it. The draft belonged to a mail contractor who had placed business in Turner’s hands.
A Wilmington resident, Mee Allee McGonighe, formerly aline mate at a Newcastle county home, has been awarded a pension of 12 dollars per month with back pay totaling 1 007 dollars. The ruling confirms entitlement and backdated payment from November.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Leonard entertained about 400 guests at their residence in Mepham Boonville on December 23 to honor Governor Lon Stephens on the occasion of the governor's birthday anniversary.
A cave in at the Hosesdale cement mine trapped fifteen workers this morning. Rescue teams labored to shift tons of rock and debris as the disaster threatened nearby buildings and machinery. A second item notes the Kansas Municipal meeting of delegates and a banquet closing the session.
Huntington Ind Dec 22 Col Te DP Milligan died at his home. Born around 178? he was arrested in 1804 for treason and imprisoned at a military prison. A military commission found him guilty and sentenced him to be hanged May 19 1808, but the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. The cane later went to the Supreme Court with James A Garrick arguing the case, and Milligan was released.
A mixed report from Washington, Chicago, and other cities covers foreign seizure fears of American flour off the South African coast, labor and immigration tensions in Germany, Guatemala’s failed revolution, rising demand for American meats in South Africa, a Boston embezzlement case, osteopathy legislation in Georgia, barber union growth, and a fatal freight train accident in Clanton.
Dispatches report General Metheun facing criticism over tactics and public mood in Britain as Boer action continues. News notes Irish contingent offers, talks with Cape Town forces, and Churchill family updates amid embargo on front-line details.
Disjointed items report a failed protest to Secretary Hay over munitions, Boer neutrality, and U S stance. Also noted are obituaries, political shifts, a New Mexico Arizona statehood tour, an endowment issue for Chaddock College, a Chicago divorce case, and various odd clippings including a Maine wedding and a potato hybrid experiment.
The ninth annual Territorial Teachers Association meeting convenes in Oklahoma City with welcome remarks by Dr. Delos Walker and responses from Superintendent J Campbell Guthrie. Governor Barnes will speak on Education Relation of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with lectures by university and college presidents and awards for reading circle participation. A Osage reservation annexation discussion and a Pawnee trial interruption are noted among broader convention activities.
Tartar Kirk and Taylor Kirk were convicted of murdering their sister and received a death sentence to be carried out at 12 o'clock noon on February 9. Judge McAtee pronounced the sentence in El Reno. Sheriff A. A. Boabe will oversee the execution. The court scene drew little public interest beyond a tense courtroom silence as Kirk accepted the verdict.
Fragment shows names Mertion and Mist Kebeorn Lash with a Chelsea Masa reception and mentions fur collection valued at $100,000. Mentions Fred Mauren handling mail duties and a vault reference. details are garbled and unclear about explicit event outcomes.
The article discusses cacao pulp as animal fodder and cacao as a staple in confections. It notes cacao’s healthful properties and historical cultivation in Mexico before Spanish influence, mentioning its medical uses and valued role in various products.
An undated article fragment discusses the Denver street railroad and bicycle competition losses, the Wagner Hullinan Palace car combo, Mullman company’s 1807 formation and 500 cars over 12163 miles, a submarine-rail link to the Marianas, and ongoing grade reductions on the Baltimore and Ohio line. It mentions a fever remedy ad and various 19th century ailments without clear coherence or dates.
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