17 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
1
An advertisement touts high quality coffee with value claims. It markets HUMMER at 20 cents, CYCLONE at 30 cents, and DELMONICO as best coffee for money, promising refunds if rivals underperform. The copy urges consumers to seek best returns on their money.
Sen. Wolcott says the commission seeking foreign cooperation for a silver conference has not reported and may not in the near term. Negotiations for a bimetallic conference continue with no intent to delay beyond reasonable hope for success. A Klondike relief resolution directs the war secretary to send aid to sufferers. House backs a Dec 18 1897 to Jan 5 1898 congressional recess.
The House approved 176000 for Yukon river relief to supply subsistence stores under war secretary control with prices set by the secretary or donations. It allows purchase of reindeers and use of drivers later sold or donated. A pelagic sealing ban faced strong opposition from several lawmakers amid debate on Bering Sea negotiations.
Washington reports that President McKinley plans to press ahead with Attorney General McKenna’s nomination to the supreme court. The fight over confirmation is expected to occupy the Senate for weeks as the president stands by McKenna and defers until a confirmation.
Washington December 17 A Populist house caucus at the National hotel adopts resolutions opposing civil service modification greenback retirement and expanding national bank powers Cuban belligerency and a bankruptcy bill win approval Union Pacific payment of 8500000 made in New York and a committee report against free alcohol for arts and medicines lasting extra session decision opposed for now
The Chinese Equal Rights League of America with about 9,000 Chinese residents submitted a memorial to Congress endorsing the bill allowing naturalization for Americanized Chinese. The Educational Test Bill also nears passage in the House Immigration Committee requiring literacy in English or another language for entrants. Northwestern Flour Output Shifts. Minneapolis reports weekly flour production totaling 500,870 barrels with mixed activity across Superior and Duluth mills. market remains uneven with some mills selling most output while others struggle. Ratified Mexican Boundary Treaty Extended. The Senate in executive session ratified a one year extension for completing marking the Mexican boundary line with no debate.
In Topeka Kansas burglars escaped with about 1500 dollars after breaking into a local bank. Police say the bandits fled on foot and left behind some clues at the scene. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
Minneapolis reports that teachers will run private schools after March 1 if the board closes public schools for lack of funds. With funding short, many instructors have already arranged private classes and expect parental support for tuition. Some schools may offer space to host these lessons to continue student learning.
G B French of Leiter interests states wheat cost near 70 cents, says May wheat could reach 1.50 as demand and supply tighten. He explains merchandiser stance, notes Minneapolis as the top price area for spring milling needs and seed wheat movement from the Northwest.
In NasuHvVILLY on December 17 the Federation of Labor held a long afternoon session over a Henry Lloyd resolution reaffirming racial equality in unions. The measure denounced Booker T. Washington’s claims that trades unions hinder black advancement and cited convention records as proof. After spirited debate the resolution was adopted.
Cincinnati reports the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic is fixed for the week of September 5 to 10. A lengthy conference resolved the date after earlier plans faced pension payment conflicts and cross month overlap. The executive council and local committee approved the September window.
Forty years after the Steamer Arabia sank in the Missouri River near Parkville Missouri the cargo including 185 barrels of whisky is being recovered. Diggers found well preserved barrels and notified authorities. The government expects about seven thousand dollars in revenue tax from the liquor.
London reports from Madrid indicate the royal family plans to depart at the first sign of revolution. General Weyler’s reception unsettled officials as artillery is kept hidden to guard main streets.
Dispatches from Manila report Aguinaldo orders insurgents to submit and allows his government to go to Hong Kong. Manila decorates and lights up in joy over the announcement. Madrid dispatches noted by The Gazette.
The Doric reports Japan will ask the United States to guarantee that Hawaiian annexation does not affect Japanese interests. Tokyo aims to ensure protection even if Congress approves annexation, signaling a policy shift after protests.
Grain receipts at Buffalo port for 1897 are projected to near 200 million bushels, up from 154 million in 1896 and 105.5 million in 1895. Lumber and ore movement exceeds last year with 89 million feet of lumber cleared from the Saginaw river. over 40 million feet shipped to Tonawanda and Buffalo. Buffalo may rank fourth in world tonnage. Emperor William and party greeted at Friedrichsruh depot by Count von Rantzow, then at the castle amid cheering crowds with Prince Adalbert.
Telegraphs from Princeton Kentucky identify two men held there as Chris Merry the peddler and his alleged accomplice Smith. They are charged in the murder of Merry wife who was beaten to death with a stove poker. Her body later found in a hastily buried grave outside the city.
I M Schneider of Schneider and Co. is mentioned in a fragment noting a delirium episode and a possible social or business reference dated December 11. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
London reports the murder of actor William Terriss a stabbing just outside the Adelphia theatre as he entered the stage door prior to a performance. The attacker Archer was seized by bystanders and Terriss died fifteen minutes after being wounded. Terriss, born 1851 in London, was a leading English actor known for Secret Service and work with Sir Henry Irving.
Cincinnati December 17 the National Civil Service Reform league enters a two day session led by Carl Schurz with an afternoon address by Schurz in Odeon hall. He rebuts charges by Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio and a rising chorus of applause accompanies his remarks.
Hon. Benton McMillin announces candidacy for the Senate from Tennessee. The Virginian anti-football bill fails 21 to 12 in the Virginia Senate. Alphonse Daudet dies in Paris at 57. Eddie Connelly of New Brunswick loses to Dal Hawkins in San Francisco in 14 rounds. James Mitchell dies. former premier and solicitor general of New Brunswick. Japanese government agrees to Austro-Hungarian demands.
The Northwestern Telephone Company's metallic long distance credits now service La Crosse and reach north to Park River Grand Forks Fargo Minneapolis St Paul and stations along the way west to Sioux City Mankato and all intermediate points, expanding regional phone reach.
Raine owner Raine Absolute Pure brand tied to Royal Faring Fonder Co New York in archival notice with limited readable details.
An inquiry will probe a juror in the Luetgart case over remarks on Luetgert's guilt. Croatian convoys totaling 10,000 advance guard troops land in Denver. A Shenandoah Valley settlement is planned for Southwestern Colorado. Governor Richardson appoints Judge Jesse Knight to Wyoming Supreme Court vacancy. A Athens dispatch says the Turkey Greece peace treaty is ratified by King George and will be sent to Constantinople.
The visitor wonders why anyone would stay in the out of the way place after 15 years. The citizen replies that life here is satisfying and that there is little to chase elsewhere, which is exactly why they stay.
A concise maxim attributed to Alexander Smith declaring that a person worthy of knowing deserves to be known thoroughly rather than superficially. The line reflects a belief in deep acquaintance over casual familiarity.
The article outlines strict passport practices in Brazil Venezuela and especially Russia. It notes officials collect small fees and stringently enforce entry and residence controls. Travelers face repeated verifications, lodging tracking, and frontier checks under police oversight, with foreigners and natives treated similarly.
A witty London Fun quip notes Professor Lingwist who spent years learning languages yet married four times. The joke suggests his wives never give him a chance to speak, highlighting humorous irony about expertise and domestic life.
The Chicago Record notes Perkins struggles to reconcile his loss in a game involving a scrub eleven. It suggests the tragedy would weigh less if it had occurred in a varsity match, reflecting the survivor’s sorrow and social reaction.
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