09 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
1
Garronton Missouri August reports the jury found William P and George Taylor guilty of first degree murder in the May night killings of Meeks and his wife and two children on Jenkine Hill. The verdict came on a single ballot amid cheers from about 1000 spectators. sentence postponed as defense plans a motion for a new trial.
A Gerlin dispatch warns that European peace could be jeopardized by celebrations marking 25 years since the Franco Prussian war. The event, to begin tomorrow at Wissenberg near Alsace, draws influential pleas to deter or ban the festivities, though France has not protested. Veterans travel to the frontier site, with wreaths laid on war graves and widespread railroad discounts aiding attendance.
Aug 3 dispatch from York reports the Prince of Wales formally opened the new graving dock at Southampton. A royal holiday greeted the event as crowds gathered near the dock while the prince, arriving by royal yacht from Cowes, was welcomed by Mayor Lewis Button. The open dock is 1,800 feet long and the largest in the world, reclaiming the riverbank and featuring chalk-clay walls. The prince gave a brief address praising the town authorities before luncheon in a river marquee and then returned to London.
Divers report the Chinese transport Kow Shing sunk by Japanese cruisers off the Yalu. The ship was torn by phot and shell with large holes and a ragged opening amidships. Many sailors trapped in the holds as survivors fled the wreck under a merciless storm. News commentary condemns the and unnecessary sacrifice of life for property in war.
Prohibitionists camp on Prohibition Park Staten Island for two weeks hosting top speakers. Tomorrow Senator Pepfer of Kansas opens with a moral labor problem discussion. Thursday and Friday ex Senator Tinian of South Carolina and Samuel Dickie lead a debate on state liquor control. Other speakers include Congressman Howard of Alabama and ex Governor St. Johan of Kansas.
One hundred years since General Anthony Wayne and the Indians signed the peace treaty at Fort Greenville. A 100 gun salute opened the day, followed by a large parade with Indians in pioneer dress. Gov McKinney Judge Hunt and William J. Gilmore spoke as a big crowd gathered from Greenville and surrounding areas.
In Hot Springs South Dakota on August 3 about 2000 visitors attended the Mod ium Woodmen picnic. Elkhorn and Burlington railroads ran special trains competing for riders, with the Elkhorn carrying two trains and Burlington and Missouri three. Rail service was praised, speeches were well received, and attendees enjoyed afternoon and evening dancing at Evans and Gillespie hotels. A basket dinner was held at Ville Theres park near the union depot, with free lemonade and coffee provided by the local camp. Bands from Deadwood Lead City Spearfish and Sturgis performed.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports accusations against Superintendent Flint alleging June 1894 railway mail frauds. Rail and post office clerks claim weights used to calculate four year railroad compensation were fraudulently inflated, with potential congressional investigation into railway earnings and mail service.
The United States cruiser Columbia arrived at quarantine at 19:88 hours after a record voyage from Southampton July 26. It covered 2109 knots in 6 days 23 hours 40 minutes with hourly averages around 18.41 knots, despite 23 hours of fog. The ship passed Sandy Hook lightship this morning after a salute from a passing steamer.
Sloux City and Chicago dairy and livestock quotes show hogs steady to firm with light gains, mixed cattle and calf prices, and quieter grain values. Reports note receipts at major yards and next week’s outlook including estimated hog and cattle volumes.
A freight train on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago line derailed in a heavy grade near Stark Siding Canton Ohio early today. Ten cars wrecked and a dozen tramp in a furniture car were killed or badly injured. One man died at the scene another died en route to hospital. Victims include Thomas Colling of South Bethlehem PA and Michael Moran of Cleveland among several seriously hurt passengers and crew.
At the state convention Coxey of Canton was named the gubernatorial nominee after a 520 to 74 vote over Stark of Cleveland. The platform additions urged public ownership of monopolies, state control of intoxicating liquors, direct election of officials, and an eight hour state employment. The resolutions committee had also pushed anti‑bond schemes and Debs trial concerns. The convention adjourned at 3 pm.
Nathan Bijur, counsel for the whisky trust reorganization committee, appeared before Judge O'Brien in New York to ex parte seek the vacating of yesterday's temporary injunction. The order restraining bidding on company property was lifted as the sale is not set until the 15th, stockholders not harmed. hearing on the motion moved to Monday with a quick decision.
Inspector Fitzpatrick and Chief Badenoch, with Mrs Quinidh, inspected rooms once used by Mr and Mrs Quinlan. After three hours Badenoch refused details, saying new damaging evidence exists. He promised it will undermine Holmes and Quinlan and hinted at a forthcoming public disclosure. Excavation in the castle cellar will end today.
In Pueblo Mexico a violent political feud erupts as Hon Jos E Olmes, a national congress member and prominent southern editor, is attacked by five masked assailants in a busy street and stabbed to death. The killers fled the scene as authorities investigate the political motive.
Omaha officials announce three new police commissioners named by the attorney general and the commissioner of public lands and buildings. W J Broatch a former two term mayor leads the slate, General Paul Vandervoort heads the populist trio, and A C Foster from Swift Packing co represents business interests. City quiet. council meets at 4 30 pm to approve the appointments and begin ousting the old board.
At a Chicago chutes ride on August 2 near sixty third street and Cottage Grove avenue a cable failed sending a car with about twenty riders down the slope. Passengers suffered serious injuries including head and side trauma and fractures as they were crushed trying to escape. Names and exact damages listed in fragmentary report indicate multiple victims withPossible hospital treatment.
Captain William Brown, a San Francisco resident and retired British naval officer, claims Nana Sahib died in the Jungli topic mutiny after Brown burned his body on the Benares. Brown says he refused Nana Sahib’s bribe, shot the mutineer leader, and had both bodies cremated and buried in the Ganges with Brown’s wife Oma joining them in the flames.
New York Aug 2 Judge Gilder in the superior court signed a decree granting Mrs Ollie Corbett an absolute divorce from her husband James J Corbett The decree awards her five thousand two hundred dollars a year in alimony and support as stated in court records
The report of Britain's seizure of Trinidad 600 miles east of Rio de Janeiro remains unverified. The island, noted for a rumored American ownership bid by Hardin Hickey, is described as a desolate rocky mass with scant harbor or water sources. Brazil's holding derives from a Portuguese treaty, but Britain seeks a naval station.
Kansas City packers protest railroads masking a $1 per 100 pounds rate for canned horse flesh from Portland to New York while Kansas City to New York is 31 4 cents. They argue western rates harm legitimate beef business and limit sales along the eastern foothills toward the Pacific coast.
A garbled Iowa City report lists contests with prizes, including ball, horse, tug of war, tennis, and zoot races. It notes $1,465,500 in student funds from professional departments over three years and mentions telegraph history, local anecdotes, and civic notes from Clinton to Muscatine, with scattered names and places.
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