12 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1890
Page
1
A busy week in the U S Senate and House features bills on district judge salaries, interstate commerce, import duties, and battlefield monuments. Domestic items report illicit distilleries seized, a fatal mine collapse, fires, weather extremes, arrests, and political developments including nominations and conventions.
The sixth saw the Utah Legislature kill the Australian ballot measure. Edwin Cowles editor of the Cleveland Leader was buried in Cleveland. Democrats halt their state convention in Springfield on June 4. Ward Stevens of Washington died in Asbury Park New Jersey. Nearly thirty years chief clerk of the Indian department founded the school system for Indians. Reverend Chalmers M Betoun chaplain of the US Senate and friend of Webster and Clay died in Germantown Pennsylvania aged 80. Winters Brennen philanthropist died in Philadelphia aged about sixty five after giving 4.5 million to church works. Joan McConnon clerk of the Ohio House died in Zanesville aged 48. six members of her family had died of diphtheria in three weeks. Mrs Bizanièn Sans widow of an Old Defender celebrated her birthday in Baltimore.
Highlights include Senegal’s governor notifying France of a battle with Dahomey troops with heavy casualties, Gladstone urging Irish leaders in Parliament, Edinburg’s new railway bridge opened by the Prince of Wales, and Canadian Parliament reporting Chinese immigration totals. Also noted are a Carlisle railway collision deaths, a Dahomey French clash with 400 killed, Peruvian guano beds found, and various fires, deaths, and disasters across the era.
Young Abraham Lincoln died at 11 07 yesterday after a brief decline. The minister and family mourn with the United States legation staff as the funeral plans proceed in privacy. The body will be shipped to Illinois for interment with a private service in Springfield and Kensal Green catacombs. The president and Queen Victoria sent condolences. The minister plans return to America for the body’s final burial.
General orders convene a general court martial in Chicago March 18 to consider charges against Second Lieutenant Matthew F. Steele. The move stems from the Fort Snelling incident with Private Dell P. Wild who was jailed for insubordination after refusing to work near officer quarters. The court panel includes Lt Staosle as complainant and judge advocate, with Capt Arthur Murray named as judge advocate and a roster of senior officers from cavalry, infantry, and artillery.
In Jefferson City Missouri March 6 reports say State Treasurer Noland lacks about thirty thousand dollars in his accounts with some sources estimating over forty thousand. Governor Cummins questions the exact amount citing irregularities in the books while Noland denies any shortage at the capitol. In another item two workers thawing dynamite in Pirrusunca Pa caused an explosion killing David Hayes and badly injuring William Snoddy.
A log train on the Bigelow & Walters railroad near Washburn Wis ran away on a steep grade today. Engineer Tom Walters and brakeman William Carleton jumped and were instantly killed.
Pope Look Big Bill Lewisville Ky March 6 It is not known yet in what direction embezzler Pops of the Louisville City National Bank Las gone he money he tools with him was in 500 and 1000 bills and the bank has the numbers to use in tracing.
Patrick Crowe, a young thief from Omaha, shoots Officer Linville after being confronted for a diamond robbery. A mob pursues Crowe through Clark and Monroe streets while Crowe shoots another officer, Briscoe, and a citizen before being captured after a violent confrontation near the Pullman building. Linville and Briscoe are seriously wounded. Crowe is captured with handcuffs as the crowd disperses.
Holzhay, a train robber and murderer serving a life term at the Marquette branch, briefly held four prison guards hostage during a two hour standoff. Deputy Warden Hawley and Keeper Polliser led a failed disarmament effort before Holzhay shot away his right hand fingers with a Martini rifle. Meservey was wounded in the leg. Holzhay survived, groaning, and vowed not to stay in prison. Public opinion split over whether authorities should have killed him.
Chicago delegates reported more than five million dollars in subscriptions, with officials stating Chicago could raise up to seven million more to reach the ten million needed. The group discussed incorporation and funding, with a possible 1898 postponement under consideration but no request from Chicago to delay.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin March reports say building bosses will grant the eight hour day to labor. Contractors nearly all declare they will concede the demand without controversy. Workers celebrate the news as May first approaches.
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