29 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1886
Page
1
Digest of weekly Senate and House actions with Whitthorne and Morrison measures, oleomargarine debates, river and harbor bills, pension and naval bills, and land forfeiture cases. Includes amendments, adjournment plans, and night sessions.
Obscure border clash reports say Mexican authorities jailed editor Catting for an act on the American side. The United States demanded immediate release as both nations deploy troops along the Rio Grande amid border fear and political resentment.
Leen seeks transfer to the Hrat district court where sentence will be pronounced later. Consul Bingham aims to set a trial date if unsuccessful. Musisco intends to hold and punish Cutting, amid reports of a troop train from Chihuelbua adding grave risk. Secretary Bayard optimistic Cutting may be freed soon and the Mexican government vows to protect Americans.
Milwaukees North American sangerfest closes amid clear skies and strong attendance. A 1,000-voice children's chorus directed by Wiig Tomlins drew praise as Chicago Milwaukee singers united for a final American work. Park crowds near 75,000 after a Sunday National Park picnic draw.
In Port Tlaxp Me on July 2 a hand bill urged private retaliation if government fails to act. It denounces fishing vessels from New England as pirates and thieves and cites the Halifax Herald calling for strict enforcement against Gloucester pirates.
The Indiana state soldiers' orphan's home and institute for feeble-minded education at Knightstown burned Wednesday caused about 100000 dollars damage. Built in 1875 the facility has burned before. Fire started from a defective flue around 1 30 p m and spread quickly with no fire protection in place.
July 26 report from Grartox D T details a disastrous storm near St Thomas that crossed the Red River into Minnesota, four to six miles wide and about thirty miles long, wrecking grain fields and destroying the village of St Andrews. A farmer named Jackson in Martin Township was wounded by hail while sheltering with a hired man.
In Wasumeton City on July 2, it is expected Congress will adjourn at noon on Monday August 2 as leaders urge completion of four remaining appropriation bills including river and harbor. Senate actions on sundry civil and fortifications bills proceed in conference. filibustering looms as final votes near.
Fourth day of the bi centennial festivities draws crowds from fifty miles as Holland delegates and New York Holland society members attend. Mazeppa Gose fire company from New York helps highlight the parade viewed by Governor Hill and Mayor Thatcher amidst steady arrivals by train and boat.
The report lists a murder suicide in Butte with a Nevada miner as killer, a shotgun death, and a $4000 debt claim. It notes alligators found in the Ohio River at Cincinnati, a funeral tax by Newton and Flatbush, and the American Bar Association planning its ninth annual convention at Saratoga. Other items include Blaine invited to speak at Minneapolis exposition, a Wausau lumberman's suicide, a large NY firm bid in Buffalo, a dancer Morlacchi’s death, an impending wrestling match, a King Ludwig mine fire-dump explosion with many minors killed, and price hikes by Western Furniture Manufacturers’ Association. Also mentions a Chicago amusement company incorporation and a Prince Bismarck photograph sent to President Cleveland.
A large attendance convened in Indianarouis for temperance Republican talks backing local option by counties districts or cities. Resolutions condemning the liquor trade and urging local option passed. Delegates named for national anti-saloon conference in Chicago September 10 and a 13 member executive committee to push pro local option candidates.
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