19 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1890
Page
1
Governor Boies visited Oelwein on February 18 for a brief reception with over 250 residents attending. The event featured a cornet band and no speeches.
Representative Richman offered a proposition that was rejected by Republicans in a party line vote. Luke planned a Democratic proposition but a bloody shirt remark was ruled out of order, stirring tensions. Republicans caucused and sent Luke’s proposition to the Democratic conference committee. Democrats caucused next morning amid debate over accepting Luke’s measure.
In Des Morags Feb 18 reports say Democrats expect Luke's plan to be accepted and organization to proceed tomorrow with an early next week inauguration. House action includes resolution on temporary organization and speakership settlement by lot rejected by Republicans who set distribution of offices and committees. Senate action notes house resolution on file and pending permanent organization. Auditor Lyons defers final salary decision awaiting permanent setup.
Des Moines Feb 18 The drive to unite leading Iowa Republicans and Republican papers to repeal or modify the Prohibition law culminated in plans for a Des Moines convention soon. Ex Governor Kirkwood will lead the movement, with Fairall guiding a radical faction while the existing nonpartisan association seeks harmony. Blanchard declined further comment but denied any friction between groups.
Philadelphia February 18. A special election to fill the late Congressman Kellys term indicated John E. Reyburn a Republican likely winner by a lightly reduced margin. Local contests for tax receiver and city solicitor also favored Republicans by usual margins. Other city elections statewide had no special significance.
Officials for the land office and Washington clerks arrived today and were given a reception by citizens. Filings expected by week’s end. T. C. Sherman reports a western capitalist syndicate locating coal mines and plans to mine, after returning with fine coal samples.
Rebecca Way Kyler mother of Bayard Kyler dies at her Kennem Square home after a brief illness at age 98. In Philadelphia Charles J. Harrah, noted Brazilian railroad contractor, dies here tonight.
Residents of the eastern part of the city report great excitement after a cowardly assault on Priss Emna Fiecher, a young lady of prominence and respectability. Last evening details remain unclear as investigators probe the incident.
Evening assault ends with Miss Fischer disfigured after a man in a mask threw vitrol in her face and fled. Dennis McCarthy, her lover, pursued suspects to an old building but was shot twice and wounded. The attackers escaped.
A Pioneer Press dispatch from Bismarck reports rumors that supporters of a lottery bill may introduce a new measure to pay the state 250000 dollars annually instead of 75000. Opponents fear a renewed attempt if the rumor is true, while others doubt any move is planned.
The Grand street parade of the carnival king moves at noon with crowds along the route. Spectators fill New Orleans from across the country, including many from the north and northwest. Comus and crew present a tableau and battle at the Grand Opera house after the street parade. The Protius pageant tonight depicts Vegrios through Elf. Eighteen brilliant tableaux shown.
The man who drove Dr Cronin to his death is held for identification in St Louis. He claims to be J B Kelly of Chicago but says he knows nothing of the Cronin murder.
A Chicago Croinin murder arrest unfolds with J B Kelly denying Smith links. Investigators in St Louis, Little Rock and Chicago pursue identity and connection to Dan Coughlin and Cronin case details.
Minneapolis dispatch reports the Minnesota House and Senate passed the joint resolution admitting the destitution crisis in Dakota Territory. It states the state and county cannot provide aid under the constitution and relief must come from outside sources. The measure places the issue with Gov. Mellette, seen as endorsing his begging errand.
In San Francisco at the California Athletic Club on February 18, Dempsey and Australian champion Billy McCarty weighed 1473 and 151 pounds. The bout was keen with McCarty cautious early, but Dempsey landed solid blows and finished McCarty with a knockout in the twenty-eighth round.
Christopher L Sholes of Milwaukee and Wisconsin, famed inventor of the first successful typewriter, dies after a long illness. A veteran journalist and former state senator, he held several federal posts. The death occurred after a prolonged illness.
In Spickardsville Missouri on February 18 a constable arrested sixteen crusaders thirteen women and three men charged with malicious destruction of property. They offered no resistance and each posted bonds of 850 for a future appearance next Friday.
The Rev Father Ward administered the last rites to Bishop O Connor of Omaha at Mercy hospital in Pittsburg today. All hope for recovery is abandoned. A consultation among Philadelphia and Pittsburgh doctors was planned for tonight.
The National Starch manufacturing company has been incorporated in Covington under Kentucky law. The company absorbs all starch factories in the United States, about thirty, possibly one excluded.
In Prxeville Kentucky Ellison Mounts was executed by hanging for his role in the murder of Miss Alafair McCoy and her brother. He claimed the Hatfield gang pressured him into the crimes.
Washington February 18 Senate calendars include bills for a Galveston deep water harbor and a Bronx City port of delivery plus 100000 for Grand Forks public buildings and Idaho state admission. Executive business followed. educational bill discussion led by Blair and a census debt inquiry report from Hale with Pratt questioning penalties. Conference report approved. Sioux Indians relief bill passed. adjournment after brief session.
In Washington the House approves yesterday's journal without objection and schedules eulogies for Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania. The session debates the Oklahoma temporary government bill, Creeks and Seminoles land concerns, and a Senate bill on an assistant secretary of war, with readings, divisions, and opposition from Mr. Barnes and others over jurisdiction and treaty rights.
The Senate approved the British extradition treaty with two key changes. Extradition excludes political offenses and only covers the charged crime. it does not apply to offenses before ratification. Voluntary manslaughter was inserted as extraditable, and provisions on fraudulent money or bond schemes were altered or removed. Democratic senators supported it, and the vote was near unanimous.
The House committee on post offices and post roads continued its review with Postmaster General Wanamaker A B Chandler of the Postal Telegraph Company and D H Bates. Wanamaker voiced his aim to have Western Union reconsider rates and offered the bill as a study for the committee, suggesting civil service control of the proposed service.
Wanamaker and Chandler testify on Postal Telegraph project. Wanamaker cites contract flexibility issues and aims to avoid excessive treasury cost and new army jobs. Chandler argues the bill’s rates would force losses and warns against a government telegraph that could undermine private investments of about $8 million.
The pension appropriation bill for the next fiscal year was reported to the house by the appropriations committee. It carries 98 227.00 dollars, 69,900 less than the estimates and 16 66,000 more than the current year's bill.
Senate finance committee agrees in principle to authorize the secretary of the treasury to buy more silver, store it as bullion, and issue certificates against it. Details of the bill are to be drafted at the committee's next meeting.
Washington February 18 The senate confirmed L H Bailey to be register of the land office at Pierre S D D H H Natwick to be register at Chamberlain SD E W Ekin to be receiver of public moneys at Pierre SD W T Lapollette to be receiver at Chamberlain SD
Senate commerce committee reports favorably a bill to spend 6.2 million dollars on a Galveston deep water harbor with annual 1 million disbursements. Senator Ingalls introduces an interstate commerce amendment penalizing smuggling intoxicants into states that ban sale and fining railways per offense. Louis Theibault returns after a defaulter Silcott departure.
Newark New Jersey February 18 four flame tenements burned this morning and Mary Jackson aged 22 perished in the flames. Loss to buildings about 50000 dollars. The report lists multiple brief items from other cities including a football sprint in Sheffield won by an American and various court and civic notices.
The advertisement warns against kidney neglect and warns of Bright's disease and diabetes dangers. It promotes Hustetter's Stomach Bitters as a diuretic that stimulates kidneys and bladder without irritation and helps prevent fevers and other ailments.
Sunday report notes Captain Morse starts refit on the famed War Eagle aiming near completion. Schulenburg & Boeckeler names captains for season towboats Charlotte Boeckeler Helen Schulenberg Robert Dodds and others with city and state designations. Frank J Cheney signs oath as senior partner promising $100 per Catarrh cure claim. Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed by F J Cheney & Co Toledo with testimonials and mail offerings.
London February 18. Home Secretary Mr Matthews told a miners deputation that the government cannot commit to an eight hour bill. The Pall Mall Gazette notes the government remains uncertain and cautious. Also reported is a collision near the Tees with the passenger steamer Carol Queen sinking. sixteen lives believed lost.
William O'Brien writes to the Freeman's Journal saying the Parnell commission report is the worst that restraint by a judicial voice could yield against Nationalists. He argues the Times should face historical pillory for false charges. He says he joined the movement to seek Irish aims by parliamentary means, not secession.
Ottawa reports a Commons debate on language policy with Laurier accusing Ontario of aiming to drive French Canadians by force. Sir John MacDonald defended French rights as British subjects and promised fair play, while his recent stance unsettled many supporters.
Pesth reports Count Andreassy, a prominent Hungarian statesman, has died at age 75 after a period of illness. In Muhle'hausen Saxony a fight at a Socialist meeting led to troops being called out with thirty wounded. In London a divorce suit by Capt Shea adds a supplementary petition detailing alleged adultery dates.
Obituary of Mrs Charles F Hesner born March 10 1883 in Loretta Cambria Co Penn who spent most of her life in Iowa and died Feb 7 1890 near Edgewood after a late baby death. Funeral at Strawberry Point Catholic church Feb 9 officiated by Rev Rowe. Also notices about Pullman Car company tax injunction and advertisements for Syrup of Figs and Brown's Ginger.
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