24 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1890
Page
1
Reading from a fragment, Belgian workingmen petition the King for universal suffrage and declare that if they are not yet soldiers they will not serve. The phrasing reflects early 20th century labor and political unrest in Belgium.
The Tun Kickapoo Indians remained loyal to their name by rejecting the census taker. They refused to be counted and effectively expelled him from the reservation.
A fragment notes King Humbert of Italy with snow white hair refusing the style. A quoted epitaph line by Dr Louise Bryson implies death by too many relatives and close friends, contrasting with social fashion and public perception.
Flats in New York see declining rents while rapid transit enables residents to occupy houses beyond the city at lower rent and low travel costs. The piece notes currency distrust and financial instability affecting bank notes overseas, and comments on beauty and intelligence among a Nyassaland tribe in Africa with eloquent missionaries praising their bronze-like statues yet noting profound ignorance.
Artesian wells have yielded vast water supplies in the desert. French engineers express confidence in extending the railroad to a distance about a week’s journey from Algoris, passing through the Sahara. The development promises a new overland route across the desert.
The lower Genesee river falls at Rochester North Carolina power more than 500 motors. Power runs sewing machines in 108 tailor shops at a rate of 18 dollars per year for a half horsepower.
The army will adopt a smaller caliber rifle that can function as a magazine gun. The Du Ponts have secured an order for 100,000 cartridges to test thirty caliber small arms, signaling the introduction will not be delayed.
The influenza has reappeared in Vienna and may again be fashionable in America during the coming winter. It presents fever chills and pains in the limbs or, instead of throat and chest troubles, now shows as intestinal complaints.
A barber once serving Cardinal Noawman, who kept every clipped lock and hoped admirers would pay well, now sees that day arrive as he prepares to sell more of the Cardinal's hair than the Cardinal ever did.
A Vienna physician proposes a new fluid to minimize war horrors. He says the liquid dispersed in a shell will cause immediate unconsciousness for about an hour when inhaled, preventing injury as the shell bursts on impact.
Miss Mancarer Brancur Bars of Meadville Pennsylvania wins the Harvard College prize from Dr Sargent director of physical culture for near perfect bodily symmetry as shown by his anthropometric chart Henry Jackson of Maine wins the prize for the least formed man over three thousand competitors entered the contest
An oil country man notes that mosquitoes avoid areas with oil wells and the odor of grease. He mentions insects leave new fields when wells flow and jokes about the Griller not fearing mosquitoes, though he doubts petroleum on skin would deter them.
The text notes a U S Guitorials treaty granting liberty to persons on a free ship, even if enemies to either party, not to be removed unless officers or soldiers in active service. It suggests Minister Mizner saw protection for General Barrundia aboard the Pacific Mail steamship Acapulco under the U S flag, but not under the law of nations.
Late advices from Mogota state that Lieutenant Wyse and the Colombian Government are moving toward resuming work on the Panama Canal. The Government would extend the contract eight years and grant land along the line. The company would pay 2,400,000 dollars in eight annual installments and 1,000,000 in preferred stock, plus 6,000 monthly for military protection of the transit. Source notes unclear funding origins.
President Palmer announced an executive committee with full powers when the commission is not in session. The body includes numerous state and district representatives and will report all actions to the commission. Salaries for top officials are listed and a board of lady managers was outlined with specific appointment rules and pay. A likelihood of Colonel Davis becoming Director General is noted.
Boston Sept 18 The suspension of R Gardner Chase & Co bankers and brokers is announced on the stock exchanges James T Phelps is the assignee liabilities about 2 000 000 The impression is strong that the trouble will be temporary and market effects will be minor George R Chase son of the senior member says the shortage stems from tight money not outside speculation They claim to have acted conservatively and will catalog with creditors to resolve the situation
The Treasury bought 16,883,300 dollars of four percent bonds after inviting bids totaling about 25 million. Disbursements in 32 days surpassed receipts by 65 million. Offers for unpaid bonds reached 1,057,500 dollars across the nation. Prepayment of interest on the four percents Tuesday totaled 951,774 dollars.
The City of Rio Janeiro arrived with Chinese advices to August 21 and Japanese to August 29. The Yellow River floods overshadow events in China with 4,001,009 people homeless in Shandong and northern districts. Cholera grows in Shanghai as Europeans fall ill.
George R. Davis was elected director general of the Colombian Exposition by a decisive vote of eight to one. The galleries cheered as the selection was announced, and President Palmer listed twenty five standing committees with notable appointees from states including New York, Minnesota, California, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Maine. James A. McKenzie of Kentucky chosen as vice-chairman of the executive committee, making the Kentucky commissioner the principal assistant and ensuring a permanent Chicago presence for most committees.
Advices from Thogo report the Turkish warship Ertorroul foundered at sea with about 500 crew lost including Osman Pasha who was aboard during a visit to Japan. He led in Plevna defense and held high rank. his fate follows rumors of a celebrated military career.
Cresson Pa Sept 20 Mr Tibbett of the White blouse force arrives with the river and harbor appropriation bill and the anti lottery bill They are presented to the President who signs them as laws Also signed were joint resolutions printing eulogies for J Randall and W Wilber and Nutting and recognition of Francis S Lame Dertenghi as Italian Consul General San Francisco Repairs at the White House make it uninhabitable until mid next week If he returns before then he may stay with Wanamaker The President and family accept an invitation to visit Pennsylvania coal and lumber regions A proclamation extends to members the time for removing livestock from the Cherilee outlet with a deadline of November 2 for half to be removed
An intimate friend describes Tuomas Epison as a kind of intellecting debauchee who riots in invention. He spends eight to twelve hours in his laboratory, often skipping meals and sleep, yet supporters say such intense thought strengthens his health and marks periods of remarkable productivity.
A Reading Railway express train No 8 Cannon Ball derailed at Shoemakersville north of Reading, causing a fiery crash into a creek. About 70 killed and as many injured as crews battled wreckage, with a special relief train and doctors dispatched. Dead and injured identified slowly amid chaotic rescue efforts.
A Froencumix walked calmly when a man struck him with a knife from behind between the shoulders. The wounded man, turning, politely apologized and mistook the assailant for someone else, bowing and retreating to a surgeon, while the attacker likewise bowed in response.
The National Commission met at Aldrich Hall on Wabash Ave to hear committee reports. Key findings solidify exclusive authority to allot space classify exhibits plan awards and oversee exhibitor relations while appointing officers and committees. The permanent organization outlines duties for twenty two standing committees and a separate mining department. The Lake Front ordinance received council approval with amendments, signaling steady progress toward the exposition plan.
Potter and Lovell of Potter Lovell Co were arrested on warrants for embezzlement and larceny. A Philadelphia director alleges $70,000 in bonds from Edge Hill Furnace Co were misappropriated. Separate reports note Danube gate destruction begun in Vienna and a fatal engine accident near Susquehanna with three Italian workers killed.
A Balkan tragedy unfolds as Fred J. Hein, 45, a cooper for Waldredga Brewing, shoots Charles W. Taylor, Maud, Carrie, and Bertha before killing himself. Taylor survives, dying hours later. Maud dies at the scene. Carrie and Bertha are slain, Hein dies by self-inflicted shot. The family circle is shattered and neighbors describe a night of violence.
Patrick McBryde of the United Mine Workers travels to Springfield to order a strike by about 40,090 miners in Indiana and Illinois. The move targets wage gains of seven and a half cents in the north and ten cents in the south, with funds ready and operators accused of hostility. The strike is sanctioned and may prompt temporary shutdowns by Pennsylvania and Ohio mines to pressure Western operators.
The Utah commission forwards its annual report to the Secretary of the Interior for the year ended September 1, 1890. It urges continued vigorous enforcement and amendments to the law to curb polygamy, noting the doctrine is taught in Mormon churches and calling for strengthened legal action.
Sept 18. Russo murder case closes after jury verdict delivered Wednesday morning. Walvis Holden, Albert Drnham found guilty of murder in the manner and form as charged. Ann Eliza Olden sentenced to twenty years and Edwin Holgen to fifteen years in prison.
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