24 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1887
Page
1
The Caxantay journal records a strow vote on annexation with the United States. Of 10 responses, 700 oppose and 210 favor annexation.
A weather beaten account reports a hot dry summer with drought across parts of the West. It notes a foreboding rise of uprisings in Colorado mountains and public unease over rumors of prophecy involving Mexico, with Amiga cited as a false prophet whose visibility has faded amid growing indignation.
In a humorous scene Dr Cass May from Chicago asks a barber to cut any hair he chooses and remarks a sermon is unnecessary. The item notes a British proclamation extending pardons for desertion from the queen's forces, with out of country soldiers urged to report within seven months from June 17.
In a society circles tale, a young couple Wat and Br. Bolkermuvhl eloped after parental objections faded as laughter yielded to love. The couple now figures prominently among Bolkermuchls, while drought and farm exports surge in the West. Beef, pork and dairy trade rise to 95,577,451 dollars, up about a million from last year. French balloonists Jovis and Mallet fail to beat earlier records, climbing 7,000 meters despite setback near Claiser’s historic ascent.
Max Vox Verresxorrer cites Germain medical authority noting dengue communicability directly from a person but argues it originates from soil entering the ale and system. Pure water and clean drinking water are urged as safeguards against an outbreak. Observations by M. Stuygert note Lutare’s rings and dusky ring notches suggesting satellites close to their planet.
Retired Hungarian army officer Commander Ullman has just landed in New York with a mission described by the New York Herald as formal to aid the Portigus dshud wo the Paired Sales. The article notes island control, rail development, and a British government interest amid disaster stories, with references to a jury, the Rime, and prairie fires as context.
London Aug 20. The government declared the Irish National League a prohibited organization under coercion laws. Officials argued the league promotes violence, while supporters claim the move aims to paralyze Irish registration drives and suppress nationalist activity amid Irish political tension.
The Inman Line steamer City of Montreal, sailing from New York to Liverpool with 420 passengers, was destroyed by fire in mid Atlantic. Thirteen people, including crew and passengers in a lifeboat, are missing, feared lost. York City rescued survivors at Queenstown and landed them in London. Captains and crew acted with duty and skill. origin of the fire unknown. Ship built in Glasgow in 1871, iron paddle steamer with four funnel engines, valued around half a million dollars.
Spencer F. Baird of the United States Fish Commission died yesterday. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 18XX, he became professor at Dickinson College and later secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He translated the Iconographic Encyclopedia and edited reports on natural history collections. He coauthored Birds of North America and Mammals of North America and studied vertebrate distribution.
The North German Lloyd steamer Trave collided with the pier at Clunsy Landing New Jersey as it neared the berth. The vessel struck by the pier shed caused debris to strike passengers and crew, with several hurt and some believed fatally injured.
News from Superintendent Roycrutt reports a northern pursuit by special steamer to arrest an Indian who murdered two farmers in Cowichan last year. He captured seven of the alleged Seabird crew and confirms rumors that the Toissing schooner Seabird, which sailed from Port Townsel, was seized by Lidiaus, burned, and its crew slain near Narrows. Captain Moore of the Seabird resided locally.
Grand jury at Wooprroux Va on Aug 20 returned indictments against Kix Persons for misdemeanor in rescuing Senator Riddleberger from jail with a penalty of up to six months imprisonment and a fine not exceeding 1500. A second indictment for misdemeanor against Deputy Sheriff Hottel was also found. The case promises a lively trial as authorities plan to pursue legal action.
Washington Aug 14 A string of rail disasters unfolds across cities with crashes through brick buildings injuring and killing. The No 4 express from St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati rails through a Y curve smashing a signal tower, derailing engines, and mortally injuring engineer Hamilton Brosius. Dozens of passengers are wounded with many listed by name and location Cincinnati Washington Winchester and other towns cited among the injured. Additional wrecks include a Pennsylvania Express near Bayard Ohio and several collisions along the Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago lines with cattle stock and freight trains derailed and engines destroyed.
News from Meeker and Glenwood Springs reports Ute hostilities centered on the White River area as Sheriff Kendall and Colowow’s men clash during a march to reach Utah. Indians request fifteen days and an escort, then attack the escort with knives amid ambush fire from whites. militia mobilizes as government and military officials seek to contain a growing war.
Maine Statesman report from Luwisrox Me August 18 describes Senator Frye and Mrs. Frye touring Europe five months abroad. He notes poverty among European laborers, low wages in Glasgow and Italian factories, widespread drink, and women doing most field work while the Americas offers greater comfort and nutrition by comparison.
A Chicago based syndicate has taken control of mines in Minnesota's Vermillion iron range for about 10 million dollars. Key figures include H. H. Porter J. Morse Maryhall Wield D. D. Mills John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil Company among others. The deal is valued at 10,000,000.
At least one man died and several were injured when a construction bridge on the Ohio Valley railroad near Henderson Kentucky collapsed yesterday afternoon. Sub-contractor William Carrall was killed instantly and workers Frank Sploue Joseph Reilly sustained fatal and serious injuries. William L Gordon Jr of Madisonville Kentucky remained seriously hurt. The bridge stood about thirty five feet high and collapsed during construction work.
Pronounced Fulve St Jouns Aug 18 The colonial contains statements from Premier Robert Thorburn denying reports of bankruptcy or universal destitution. He asserts banks and western fisheries are sound and Labrador and northern fisheries are improving after a previously poor season, with a brighter overall outlook than last year.
The Rock Island road offers a one cent fare for soldiers wishing to attend the Grand Army encampment at Bi Towns next month.
Iowa state news recounts grain quotations for wheat corn and rye, a failed marriage license request in Mills County, a rare wind storm damaging orchards and a church, a fatal shooting of a saloon keeper in Des Moines, and a tornado near Lea County. It notes a Catholic church demolition in St Paul, Park Bluff tents uplifted, and extensive storm damage across multiple towns.
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