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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1889
Page
2
Fremont Cole, speaker of the assembly, faced the worst abuse of the year but remains unscathed. His record and actions were examined without finding any honest charge against him, affirming his integrity and resilience.
The March Forum features Professor J G Schurman arguing Canada should remain independent with its own government and free trade links to the United States. He claims Canada could surpass the U S via a Pacific railroad and western lands, noting a debt of 2227 000 000 to be paid by land sales.
The Washington Post reports a scene at the pension building where General Black is humorously admonished by a secretary who, after Noble took office, tours the department. A conversation with a lady clerk leads to Black’s stern remark that no interference with departmental work would be tolerated.
An excerpt contrasts Watterson’s polemic with Cleveland’s policies, accusing reformers of flattery and predicting a lost cause if Cleveland’s re election had occurred. The Elmira Advertiser laments political poseurs while noting a drop in Florida alligators, predicting their scarcity like the buffalo in a future generation.
The article weighs the Oklahoma boom after the new bill and President’s signature, noting vast land riches and deep swamps of salt soil alongside millions of productive acres. It details surveys from 1852 by Capt. Marey and Capt. McClellan, estimates of unoccupied land, Indian allotments, and the favorable farming regions from the eastern timbered areas to Oklahoma Proper, highlighting the Cherokee strip in the north and mineral potential nationwide.
Telegraphic dispatch from Philadelphia reports actress Mary Anderson improving rapidly. American baseball tourists beat Chicago 4 to 3 in Dublin. Sherman plans to leave Washington for Europe around May 1 for several months. An absolute divorce was granted in New York to Mrs. Helen Bishop against Washington Iving, the mind reader.
The report covers auctions in the Howard store and shop reshaping by Arch Worden for M. Unger’s clothing store. It notes funeral services for Oli G. Howard, arrivals and relocations of residents, a Baptist service by Rev Blowers, and various street-house moves and rentals. It also includes political commentary on Robert T. Lincoln’s nomination and pension policy remarks by Corporal Tanner.
The Cherokee Outlet spans about 6 million acres between 97th and 100th longitudes. It lies under Cherokee jurisdiction since 1866 and offers grassy plains watered by the Cimarron and Salt Forks. Cherokee Strip Live Stock Co leases the land for 100000 per year, subletting to others and earning about 8500000 annually. lease expires in October amid renewal efforts.
In Waterloo Iowa a janitor wins the mayoral race in a surprising local upset. An exchange notes whisky marketed for weak lungs and a Derrick report highlights Oil City’s new information bureau with a dictionary. The piece mentions legal actions against General Badeau and Fred Grant related to unpaid notarial fees and bonds.
In Genesee county East Pembroke reports a deadly typhoid pneumonia cluster. Affected are Chester Calkins and two sisters, then Rev Samuel Calkins and Bradley Calkins with wives. Several others ill. Cause suspected foul cellar air from decaying vegetables.
A Bath dealer notes a scam where a canvasser gathers data from soldiers and asks for signatures to publish a so called history. After collecting information the informant signs a contract for a fifteen dollar book, revealing the fraudulent purpose.
Mrs. Chas Stillman secretary of the county W C T U resigns due to ill health and Miss Emma Rogs of Wellsville will fill the post until the annual election. A Cuba bakery fire destroyed the main building causing about 4000 in loss with 1700 insured, impacting workers and the town.
An Indianapolis News feature quotes Carl Steckelmann on gorillas as Africa’s prize fighters. He describes gorilla behavior in Western Africa’s forests, notes their bipedal movement, bravery, and dangers when hunted with pistols. A native guard’s death occurs during a close encounter and a later pistol shot proves mortal.
A test well on Dennis Connell farm four miles up Trapping Brook by P A Nc Ardle Co bolivar begins a 2000 foot test to reach a fourth sand. Oil men see promise between old O P valley line 65 and great oil line 72. A move to Wellsville may follow if successful.
White plump heavy oats with strong stand and land yield of 80 to 100 bushels per acre. Described as superior to Early Swedish. Price two cents per pound, cash on 10 bushel and over. 22 AL Winpes L4w.
The sheriff announces a public auction of a parcel in the town of Wirt Allegany County New York identified as lot No 62 Township 2y per Holland lattice survey. The tract measures about 35 acres and lies west of the east bounds and north of the south bounds with specific chain links and boundaries described. Property subject to mortgage lien and prior claims is to be sold to satisfy execution against Rockeb Peterson.
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