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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1886
Page
1
Official directory lists Boone county congressman Holmes and state figures Myron Underwood and S M Weaver, with county officials in Eldora and surrounding towns. It also notes church services for Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist and German Methodist, plus Masonic and A U W lodge meeting times and officers.
A multi day parliamentary digest covering Senate and House actions. Key items include Blair's bill to organize national trades unions, an interstate commerce amendment to curb free railway passes, pension investigations, education and silver coinage debates, and approvals of land and military bills. The period also notes petitions on overtime pay and domestic policy, with adjournments and committee work shaping the legislative agenda.
Washington City March 2 R. 8. De ment of Illinois was rejected by the senate as nominee for the surveyor generalship of Utah and the nominations of Pillsbury and Chase for collectors of revenue at Boston Massachusetts and Portland Maine were also rejected.
Crowds filled the streets to witness Rev Bishop Corrigan receive the pallium, symbolizing headship of the New York see that covers Brooklyn Buffalo Newark Albany Trenton Rochester and Ogdensburg. Cardinal elect Gibbons and Bishops McInerny Conroy McMahon Doane and OConnell attended the ceremony.
Blood feuds between Turner and Howard factions in southeastern Kentucky have escalated over years. Notable killings include William Lane in Bell County and Walker Burkhart. A trial in Pineville was planned, another Howard death occurred in Bell County, and Friday night Joan Wolf and James Wood clashed in Woopsiss with Wood fatally shot.
Advices from Central America report that plenipotentiaries from five states drew up and signed an agreement to restore cordial relations between Nicaragua and El Salvador after tensions over the attempted union. Each state will share information on exiles fomenting civil strife found within their borders.
A large crowd celebrated Woman's Day at the New Orleans exposition with an all afternoon program in Music hall. The event featured a Kinder garten exhibit and band performances from French squadrons while messages of sympathy from prominent women poured in. Miss Rose E Cleveland sent warm regards and congratulations. In Ottawa a motion was tabled to express regret over the execution of Louis Riel, indicating government pressure to defeat the measure.
The Daily News cites Lord Hartington for tackling the Irish question with spirit, asserting that if all politicians followed his approach the problem would rapidly be solved.
A telegram from Loxnex on March reports Mount Etna in a state of eruption with continuous cinders and stones rising from the crater and a dense mist obscuring observations. It is believed lava may be issuing from the crater, and slight earthquakes have been felt at the mountain's base.
In Joliet Illinois on Friday evening Frederick Stephenson a convict from Logan county assaulted guard James Ballard in the penitentiary wire shop. The guard knocked him senseless with a heavy cane and carried him to solitary confinement.
March 22 event at the royal castle honors the 6th anniversary of Emperor William's birth name. Singers Artot and M. Mier zinski. most reigning princes expected to attend.
Knights of Labor report a Texas car shop discharge, prompting a general strike across the Southwestern Gould system. About 2,500 to 3,000 workers on the line quit, halting freight and delaying passenger service from Sedalia to Fort Worth as railroads face a mounting labor dispute that could grow to 6,000 across track and train crews.
In New York the Bleecker street and Fulton Ferry line, shut by a pay dispute, resumes at $2 for twelve hours after police protection and a conference. Baltimore drivers reject Bowie’s 16 hour plan, seeking Sunday work and twelve hours per day. Ky miners’ dispute escalates as convicts seize the Beaver Creek camp, militia deployed to restore order.
Washington City March In the quiet few hear discussions on labor toward capital and the outcome for workingmen as an organization. Public men fear expressing views as labor grows powerful. The state department has asked agents abroad to study strikes and grievances for lessons at home. Reports show labor’s rise sparks anti government shifts and threats of revolution in Holland and elsewhere, with wage dictates and property destruction noted. The comparison with the United States is troubling to manufacturers fearing labor.
Washington reports President Cleveland sent Gen Alfred H Terry to the Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Gen Hancock's death. Terry, born in Connecticut, rose from colonel in 1861 to brigadier general in 1862, led forces in Fort Pulaski and Fort Fisher campaigns, commanded the Tenth Corps, and earned brevet major general honors for meritorious services.
Commodities and livestock prices and quotes across Wheat, Corn, Oats, Park and Lard in Chicago and New York markets. Grain futures show mixed openings and closes with small gains and losses while live stock at Union Stock Yards depicts active trade for cattle, hogs, and lambs amid varying bids. Online reports note market demand from speculators and shippers alongside fresh dairy and produce prices such as butter eggs potatoes and apples.
StRINGFIELD Ill March 3 In a revival discourse Reverend Mr Harrison the boy preacher wandered from his subject to recount early life and launched a bitter attack on Boston for Unitarian beliefs calling Unitarianism the most damnable religion outside perdition He also targeted Presbyterianism.
New York on March 2 reports the final public meeting of the Stoffman House Parliamentary Fund association. The executive committee will close the fund, now totaling 67, t with expenses of 1,142.88, under 21 percent. Gratitude was expressed to all and encouragement given to Parsnell.
United States minister to Tersia arrives in Constantinople en route to Teheran. A Philadelphia murder suicide. Patti in Barcelona draws cheers. Archduchess Maria of Tuscany weds Archduke Carl Stephan in Vienna. Hamilton Disston noted as heavily insured. London parish relief figures and other items follow. Cardinal Jacobini dies in Rome aged 51. Public lands repeal moves. Kansas Missouri Nebraska crop notes. Fire at J C Crall's stable in Atchison. horse loss. Wheat and corn supplies reported by New York Produce Exchange. Various legal political and social items across the U S and Europe.
HarrispurG Pennsylvania March 6 Governor Pattison began a personal examination into soldiers orphans schools to verify gross mistreatment claims. Mount Joy in Lancaster County was found to have terrible conditions and nearly $100000 of the 38001000 spent on education may have gone to speculators in charge. One ex state senator is named among them.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the path to true contentment and perfect health, citing testimonials from E. M. Howard of Newport Rhode Island, James French of Atchison Kansas, and Mrs. H. M. Kidder of Boston Massachusetts about relief from scrofulous humors liver disease and long-term use in the family.
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