19 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1890
Page
1
The odd misspelled note advises correspondents to include signatures in ink and avoid nicknames. It stresses plain legibility and proper capitalization, urging patience and careful handling of letters and figures for accurate author identification. The tone imitates a period guidance about submissions to the newspaper.
A collection of science and daily life notes reports London holding more Scotch than Edinburgh and about 17,000 houses added each year. It also notes American railroads reaching halfway to the moon, vast water needs for New York City, growing use of storage battery motors, and the dynamo’s rising role in telegraphy. Observations cover arts, metals, and Arctic ice theory, plus horticultural notes on figs grown in Goitarsrowns, Pa.
In Moncton New Brunswick an eleven year old boy was found guilty of stealing shoes from his employer. Lacking a reformatory or prison option the judge summoned the mother and ordered a severe spanking in court before releasing the boy, now told to be wiser.
The report notes that exactly one hundred years earlier in London young women faced terror from the Jack the Ripper figure. He attacked several women, injuring them with a sharp instrument while avoiding murder. In April 1700 a large reward was offered for the apprehension of the so called Monater.
One Frenchwoman influential in late Second Empire politics dies in Rou scotte Tourgzine where she aided anti Napoleon II schemes. She allied with Montalembert Dupanloup and the Count of Falleux. Also Mason General Schofield issues order amending army uniforms to avoid misreading initials.
A practical watch-waker notes most people wind at night but argues morning winding yields steadier speed. He explains that nighttime motion tightens the spring, causing faster movement, while daytime activity steadies the mechanism, keeping time closer to correct.
The North River Bank suspends operations amid tight money. Clearing house authorizes unlimited certificates to settle balances, firms face difficulty and runs ensue. Major losses surface with failures of Walcott and True, while unions of Western railroads prompt market rallies. Charlton Whitney & Co and Decker Howell & Co holdings reveal large liabilities but strong collateral backing assets.
The Guardian Fire Insurance Company of New York has gone into voluntary liquidation due to sustained unprofitability. Cash capital was 200000, with reported impairment of 10 to 12 percent and outstanding risks between 5 and 9 million dollars. Stockholders may receive about seventy five cents on the dollar after wind up, expected to take about a year. Berwin, Nov 13 Emperor William opened the Prussian Diet with a speech outlining state needs and new laws.
Jackson, Mississippi, November 11. Joe Jackson, famed train robber and member of the Rube Burrows gang, died in the state penitentiary after leaping from a flight of steps to a brick pavement fifty feet below. He refused to face arraignment, faced officers with a knife, and plunged to his death despite efforts to deter him.
November agricultural returns reveal corn at 19.0 bushels per acre and potatoes at 57.5 bushels, with hay yielding 1.20 tons and tobacco 7.8 pounds. Ohio averages 20.7 bushels for corn, while Michigan 25.7 and Iowa 26 for other crops. sugar cane crops expected large, with western luzy yields aiding rapid sugar industry growth.
Officials in Utah report ongoing enforcement of anti polygamy laws, stating 42 arrests in the last 60 days. They rebut church reports denying the crackdown and note lack of public church response to the manifesto. The article cites influence attributed to George Q. Cannon and his four wives.
The Old Roman Allen G Thurman is feted in Columbus by Democrats and Republicans alike on his 77th birthday with ex President Grover Cleveland in attendance. Cleveland and Thurman mingle at a breakfast, a public reception, and a grand banquet where cheers, bandana waving, and tributes mark the event.
Local fuel dealers report inability to fill wood and coal orders as railroads focus on grain shipments east. West-of-Worth Mines towns face limited fuel stocks with bins insufficient for three days, risking severe hardship in cold weather.
Official returns show margins for congressional candidates in Minnesota Indiana and Pennsylvania. Cable leads in one district with 1,878 vote majority. other states list pluralities for Republicans and Democrats in different districts. Army Signal Corps praised for improved practice and long-distance telegraph reach. Queen Emma appointed regent during King William’s illness.
Gray son County Texas reports Mrs. Ginart, 51, famed for beauty in youth, has nine husbands. Four husbands died in the Confederate army, one jailed fifteen years, two died, another was cut to pieces in a saw mill. She has eleven children and current husband fate uncertain.
A Wednesday clash between Company A militia and University students in Toledo ends with Irving Dennison dead and several wounded. Reports say militia fired volleys at the newly married man’s house, provoking a mob. coroner’s inquest underway as three militiamen, including commander S. F. Granger, are jailed. Witnesses dispute who attacked first. crowds fill streets condemning the violence.
Portbanon Oregon November 14 a southbound Overland Pacific train plunged with its cars through a Lake Labish trestle near Salem. Four died on impact, one soon after, with Captain Jack Crawford among the injured. Ten deaths feared as many suffer serious injuries. Trestle 600 feet long, 16 to 20 feet high. The engine overturned, train crushed and scattered.
At A. N. Meyer store corner of Texas avenue and Jordan street burglars drilled and blew the safe. They stole 4 dollars in cash and 30,000 dollars in bonds notes mortgages and valuable documents. Described as the work of experts. No clue. Emperor William consents to marriage of Princess Margaret to the Prince of Naples per Chancellor Von Caprivi letter.
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