14 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1892
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Dev Hale household ointment as a universal remedy. It promises to cure entarrh, rheumatism, piles, eye inflammations, coughs, colds, and more, plus a passive tonic for health. The piece mixes product pitches with other tonics like Rosadore and Hood's Sarsaparilla and includes testimonials and price hints.
Dec 13 report from Pittsburgh area details a sensational claim of widespread poisoning at Carnegie Steel Homestead, with alleged confessions and arrests. Officials say no poison evidence found on patients at West Pennsylvania Hospital or local clinics. coroner to investigate Isaac James death amid ongoing probes.
A garbled summary of a rail strike shows union leaders denying a Rock Island settlement and claiming ongoing sabotage. Chicago reports say the strike’s strength remains, with officials optimistic yet cautious about early resolution.
Both houses convene at noon as the president reads a message reviewing government departments. He argues for a tariff policy shift toward revenue needs, opposing protective aims. He urges tariff revision by the incoming Congress and endorses liberal pension funding and canal projects.
A New York Times dispatch from Washington reports Blaine is gravely ill with officials dismissing any immediate plan for public appearances. Rumors circulate that Father Duvevy seeks his entrance into the Roman Catholic Church aided by relatives who are Rowan Catholics. Separate plan proposes each nation maintain a $25,000,000 gold reserve with bullion exports briefly noted.
The fourth interstate commerce commission statistical report details U S railroad progress through 19. rail mileage reached 168462.74 miles with 4 859 miles added. It notes high activity in the South and East, 82 100 locomotives, 1 215 611 railroad cars, 784 225 employed, and $9 2943 million total capital. Casualties rise. 7 019 killed and 100? injured, urging widespread use of automatic couplers block signaling and train brakes.
Toye Gresham Alkiabiog notes a landmark ruling by Judge Gresham denying United States District Attorney Milchrist’s petition to force railroad officials to answer questions and produce books before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The opinion holds the ICC is administrative, not judicial, and federal courts lack authority to compel testimony without a formal complaint. Milchrist intends to seek Supreme Court review as railroads celebrate the decision.
The Senate debated West's joint resolution to appoint a commission to negotiate surrender of 45,000 acres of land held by five civilized tribes. Mr Platt pressed to lay the resolution over as adjournment loomed. Death of Representative Mes Donald announced, prompting adjournment. Executive nominations were confirmed and business adjourned to Monday.
Representatives Lind and Chipman back a plan to survey and connect the Great Lakes with the Hudson by either a direct water route or a Niagara canal. A $100000 appropriation is asked for full survey. Secretary Thompson spurred congressional interest with Duluth chamber backing. Committee appointments listed in Washington report.
Secretary Cracy releases his annual report from Wasiunxaros on December 12 stating nineteen new navy ships were commissioned under this administration, totaling 54,882 tons and arming with a mix of 1/2 inch, 10 inch, 8 inch, and 6 inch guns, mostly built in the United States. Sixteen ships remain under construction toward a projected 1,487 tonnage with orders for 13 inch, 12 inch, 10 inch, 6 inch, and 4 inch guns all to be manufactured domestically. The secretary describes the new navy and offers key recommendations.
Market brief from Laul Union Stock Yards and Minneapolis grain desk dated December 12, 1802. Reports on hogs cattle calves sheep and prices, with figures for steers cows veal and stocker trades. Also includes wheat and corn futures quotes, receipts, and opening futures for December January and May contracts.
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