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Newspaper
Bode Republican
Location
Bode, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
8
The Senate and House clash over the silver bill and military matters, approving amendments to Wyoming land acts, ship subsidies, and foreign policy concerns. Leaders push for rapid passage while adjournments cut sessions short amid procedural debates and conference reports.
A Columbus monument project, linked to Italian sculptors and a New York public competition, sees two designs evaluated. Alexander Oldrini spoke for Gaetano Knesa’s entry. the final statue, about 100 feet tall with a globe crew, would stand near Bowling Green and cost around $20,000, featuring an admiral Columbus in a naval uniform.
The Eleventh congressional convention opened at 9 a.m. with H. Kirk as chair. A credentials committee reported scattered county results and all proxies rejected, as the delegation was authorized to cast the counties' full vote. The nominations favored Hartman and Struble faced Perkins in a tense roll call ending with Struble narrowly winning after late ballot shifts.
Hot week in Congress as the House debates a tariff bill and contemplates changes to rules to force a vote. Senate actions mix with census protests in Connell Bluff and political maneuvering by Speaker Reed and Republicans. President Harrison plans a Cape May return as warm weather hits Washington and a new surge of public notices and committee actions unfold.
Munder Vastor Arreson and Nov C L Vausen of the Congregational church on Digh street faced a complaint by Mrs. Mary Albright alleging abusive language by Rev. Hust. The case was adjourned for a week as Rev Hust pleaded not guilty. The congregation expelled Mrs. Albright after she allegedly insulted the church staff.
The Freemen's Friend notes Clinton B. Fick died in Kerene Moncey New York on the turn of the ith day in his 62nd year. Burial was at his Coldwater Michigan home. Fick, born in York Tastine aion County New York, moved to Michigan as a child, pursued a merchant and banker career, and served as colonel of the Wh Missourd regiment and brigadier general in 1874. He later worked with the Freemasons bureau in Kentucky and Tennessee before relocating to New Jersey, where he held prominent roles in education and civic boards and supported Republican causes. He died after a long career in public service and community leadership.
A ship off Cape Hatteras encounters a swarm of monstrous creatures larger than sharks. The beings strike the vessel, cling to hulls, and a clash ensues as crew try to fend them off with nets and fish. Several are captured or killed, with some cooked and portions tossed overboard.
The House faces two hurdles as the original package bill stalls amid Democratic opposition to a substitute and Republican dissatisfaction with tightening provisions. A substitute would define the package and align with state police laws upon delivery. The debate sparks protests in the territory with a near-term public calibration planned in about two weeks. Wanven Donsion of Auburn, N H, is appealing a ruling connected to Wyank Fish, the Colundalgua murderer sentenced to death by electricity.
A devastating blaze in Fort De France Martinique leaves 6000 homeless and destroys most of the town. Fires, explosions, and looting follow the catastrophe as authorities seek relief funds and aid from British West Indian islands. About 12 bodies recovered and mobile hospitals report heavy casualties. Total losses reach about 3 million francs, with furniture valued at 3 million more.
The report details turmoil in a colonial setting as a minister returns with a strict rule, families react, and local fashion and behavior draw scrutiny. It notes a recent return from Mporo and hints at social tension and policy leaning toward exclusionist measures affecting Anglo American relations.
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling blocking collection of the 1889 railcar tax for the year. The decision centers on a tax law imposing levies on railroads for operating cars over the line, with penalties for nonpayment and October deadlines, reflecting continuing tax disputes in the era.
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