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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1892
Page
1
The New Orleans Post Office reports a sharp drop in receipts from money orders and postal notes as anti lottery enforcement reduces clerical salaries. Postmaster Major Eaton cut thirty clerks after earlier reductions, noting lottery business once matched threefold then dropped by about 108000 dollars annually.
The article recounts Knights Templars parades with estimates of 45,000 participants and up to 900,000 spectators across streets. notes the first Denver Masonic temple built from an old log cabin and lists early members. It also tells of Gen Tom Bennett’s juror anecdote and Henry Clay King’s murder case involving Mrs Mary Pillow and the ensuing legal saga and clemency.
Washington adjourned Congress leaves a deserted capital with Cabinet members away and officials trimming duties. Debates over past drunken excesses linger while reminiscences recall Pendleton’s luxury scene and early Senate hilarities showing how times have changed.
Washington special Agent Hanlon in Chicago reports an Italian bank in Chicago importing large sums of Italian paper money by mail for Italians to send home. Assistant Secretary Crounse says such money is not subject to duty under tariff law rulings, citing free entry in line with English internal revenue stamps and Mexican subsidies. Egan to Leave Chill Soon
The Helena gathering elected 8 of V officers for the year led by Commander-in-Chief Marvin 2. ML Michigan and George W. Poiltt as Senior Chief. Isshah of Cincinnati chosen for next encampment. Works receives past commander badge. Spokane’s Company B wins 1000 prize. Ladies’ Aid adjourns with officers named including Bell Gray Helena and Katherine Molden.
In Excelsior Springs Missouri a young doctor was found dead in his room before medical aid could arrive. He had recently entered Keeley Institute for cocaine addiction and had threatened suicide at times. Reports say he sent a boy with a prescription for the drug late at night and may have died from overdose. the case is under investigation with the cause not yet determined.
A son fatally shoots his father and sister after protesting his father’s planned marriage, then kills the son follows to a vacant house and fires again. Meanwhile reports from Kansas describe rain and harvest damage across multiple states. Ship news notes wrecks near Shozushima Islands and deaths of dozens of miners in Akita, Japan, with several vessels lost or damaged.
The New York Board of Health met to discuss measures to avert an epidemic. If cholera appears, the sick will be isolated away from North Brother Island where other infectious patients are treated. officials will issue circulars to physicians and citizens to report all cholera morbus cases immediately. The system will target Amalpox and typhus as well, and the fifty summer corps will be urged to vigilantly uncover illnesses in tenement districts.
A report claims the Chinese Minister to the United States will be recalled within weeks and replaced by Shui Commerly, following alleged dealings to promote an international bank. The Emperor reportedly demands an inquiry after U S press disclosures linked to Tsin’s actions.
Reports say George Jacob Schweinfurth, described as a false Christ, seeks to relocate followers to Iowa. He negotiates for thousands of acres near Keokuk to establish a colony of over 4,000, with an option on 25,000 acres amid local agitation.
M. Hunn and C. C. Cook of Council Bluffs sue the French League Safety Care Company of Sioux City for 10000 alleging a fraudulent remedy sale. Defendants Kingsnorth Davis Campbell of Sioux City Omaha and Council Bluffs are named. Plaintiffs claim they paid 10000 for 1000 shares after being told the company would be organized with stock allocated to them and others. They seek rescission of stock subscriptions and return of their investment.
Creston residents plan a week long Blue Grass Palace event with a castle like building, decorated interiors, and a rich program. Gov Boies and Lieut Gov Lestow are hoped for among speakers along with Gen Weaver Mrs Lease ex Speaker Reed and others.
The page reports on Allerton’s pending Independence race after a Davenport triumph, a sprained tendon danger, and a potential move to a Grinnell union depot. It also notes burner fires injuring Mrs Rasmussen, a fatal stabbing in a Berry case, a missing H Mizner, and various Iowa events from gas stoves to canal bids and elopement scandals.
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