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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
8
The government suspends enlistment of volunteers and as President Palma offers amnesty, palace officials express confidence that rebels entangled in a doomed plan will return to lawful channels rather than pursue the overthrow.
Havana Aug 2 The rebel force led by General Guzman was defeated at night near Cienfuegos with heavy losses. Col Valle, with rural guards, engaged Guzman’s insurgents after days of rumors of an attack. Insurgents suffered seventeen killed and many wounded. government forces lost one man.
Washington states the United States will not tolerate civil war in Cuba. The Platt amendment drafted to preserve peace grants the government the right to intervene. Officials compare civil conflict to pestilence and other hazards, saying both are unacceptable.
Havana dispatch notes Colonel Guerra plans to seize towns along the coast of Cuba with detachments. The operation aims to move in concert with General Gunman in Santa Clara and Captain Albert now active in Havana province as Havana troops prepare.
London reports Britain watches Persia closely as Germany seeks footholds through trade rather than naval bases. Officials say no interference warranted yet and doubt Germany aims for a Persian Gulf island. a commercial port might be acceptable. The British foreign office notes no justification for outside intervention.
On August 29 in New YorkMartin Winterstein a 30 year old fireman on the steamer Colon shot and killed Annie Larsen a 29 year old in her Brooklyn apartment. Mrs Sallie Pruth 29 a cousin was seriously wounded as Winterstein was arrested after a struggle. He confessed infatuation with Larsen and claimed jealousy prompted the crime. Abangone Police Trip amartest Norway Aug 29. Advices from Walter Wellman say he plans a southward voyage toward the pole within a week.
An August letter from Nevada Insurance Commissioner Davis to the London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co criticizes its California style practices. Davis orders cancellation of policies on state property and warns of revocation of its Nevada license if settlements are not made in San Francisco within two weeks.
The United Railways board authorized President Calhoun to urge workers back with a promise to consider modifying the contract. If they return, workers will be treated as though they had not struck.
Market notes from August 28 covering wheat futures and on track prices for No 1 Northern and others, flax arriving and on track with monthly values, cattle and hog prices in St Paul Chicago and Minneapolis, and grain and provisions details with wheat, corn, oats, and butter values across markets. Includes ranges for beef, cows, veals, sheep, lambs, and pork, plus futures for September and December contracts.
The Real Estate Trust Company, Philadelphia, closes after a death linked to its president Hipple. With $7.6 million in deposits and $26 million in trust funds, bankers fail to rescue it. court names George H. Earle Jr. receiver. Rumors of Hipple’s death swirl as thousands withdraw.
New York stock markets felt the Philadelphia Real Estate Trust company failure. Prices fell one to six points with Reading and Pennsylvania leading the liquidation, sending Readings down to 314 and Pennsylvanias to points. St. Paul slipped to 199 in early trading and Sugar weakened by 2 while Great Northern preferred and Boveway showed modest moves.
West Burlington may lose all city officials due to a new anti passes law. Officials are railroad employees and barred from free transportation, leading to expected resignations within days. With most residents working for railroads, finding replacements will be difficult.
Washington, Aug. 29. The president's directive to adopt phonetic spelling will cover all branches. Public documents will be printed in that form. A meeting led by Public Printer Mullings gathered chief clerks from departments and a committee was appointed to draft rules to implement the order. The committee began work amid careful discussion.
Death of Mrs Williams reported at her home in town. She leaves Theron, a two year old daughter, an aged mother, two sisters and a brother in mourning. Reports say neighbors Miss Jacobson and Mrs Nehring are sick this week. J H Herrick travels to Des Moines for the fair. Bellmans’ mother visits from Dows. Bromley stays at Maple Hill part of the week. Ransom returns from a northern trip. Pickles from Doliver visit relatives. Kenline visits Higinbothams.
Nearly everyone enjoyed the weather change as local residents report activity from farm rents to school plans. Obituaries, illnesses, travel for care, and family visits color a busy period with Mrs Williams of Grover passing away and Dwight Rokenbrodt undergoing hospitalization and recovery.
Summer diarrhea in children urged to seek prompt care during heat with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. A Minnesota pastor endorses its value for summer disorders in youngsters, with local shop availability noted.
Spelling and spacing errors in a cluttered note list various individuals and locations. Rev Artmann and wife return Friday from West Bend to visit their son. Emill Elkhart works for Tom Vial at Gridley. Fred Vogal and Jim Heed assist in a lumber yard. W Whitset travels to Des Moines for the state fair. A band concert Saturday night noted as BucceaE. boys are attending fins. Badttor Koately and wife visit Cvylon. Mrs Frederickson enjoys a gift from an daughter. Mr and Mrs Butler called to Vinten Friday on account of thes
A report notes the illness of Mr. Butler's father. A. Pickell and wife visited Fatherville on Friday. A. B. Johnson spent Sunday as a visitor from Algona.
Mr. Chas. Baldwin of Edwardsville, TU, reports relief from chronic constipation and stomach troubles after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Abdominal Tablets. The ad urges others to try the remedy, priced at 25 cents, available from Johnston & Co. and Williams & Anderson.
LGN LAL reports James Canninghama on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs P N Peterson and Mrs O Grodland traveled to Ratherville last Friday. M Grodland sold hogs at Wallingford last Saturday. Norwegian Ladies Aid met at Mrs Jim Browns last Tuesday. Services planned at Ryan Lake school house next Sunday. Mr and Mrs M O Grodland spent Sunday at Frank Johnsons in Black Creek. Misses Nettie and Emma Hanson from Jack Creek drove to Ratherville Tuesday. A group of girls from Graodttinger visited High Lake on Sunday. The washline joke suggests some may have fallen in.
Fall millinery trends forecast large and small hats with Paris influence. Vesta Tilly bat wide brimmed shapes return in felt, Gainsborough combinations vary by brim and crown. High bandeau on small hats, browns and warm tans with Du Barry pink and peacock blue. Ostrich feathers, black and white accents, novelty wings, and bird motifs surge in demand. Flowers and fruits add brightening effects to autumn millinery.
The piece alleges Standard Oil’s monopolistic methods harming small competitors through inflated prices and plant closures. It warns that civil and criminal action may target such practices and discusses the push for legislation to curb trusts. It also cites a giant mail order firm issuing stock to finance expansion, suggesting it could drive small retailers out with low prices and later raise them for dividends.
From September 1 to October 31 the Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad offers reduced rail and way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana and Idaho. Fares are 15.00 below regular. Contact agents at A B Outts G P and T Minneapolis Minn. The Mankato Commercial College notes 100 graduates since January and invites enrollment.
The note outlines a refined farm project for bale production, referencing the BP-B8 improvements and a fine description. It lists the owner and location in Rapids County, noting a payment or penalty associated with the plan. The entry reads as a brief, legacy-article notice of agricultural enhancement and property terms.
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