25 Mar 1886
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
1
A historical listing details congressman and state officials from Boone Eldora and surrounding towns. It also enumerates city officers sheriffs coroners and supervisors, plus pastors lodges and weekly worship and prayer meeting times across several denominations.
Reports from Washington reveal limited business due to a death in Louisiana. Senate and House discuss pensions for widows and dependents, revenue issues, remedies for land grants, and a long free coinage debate. Government timbers and taxation, plus rail and postal reforms, appear in varied measures as sessions adjourn for memorials.
Springfield, March 17 The Ripley Lee case returns to the courtroom with heated testimony and dramatic disclosures. Charlie testifies about his father and letters, Mllo y and Cora Lee face sustained questions as to motive and involvement. Gresham testimony closes as the accused contend with cross examination and lingering doubts remain about bail.
March 14 brief items report a mix of events from finance to politics and crime. Highlights include New York gold exports, Susan B. Anthony’s stance on suffrage, Blair school funding debate, a billiards match result in New York, severe snows in Silesia causing deaths, a famous historian’s death in Washington, wage increases in Menominee mines, Steinitz vs Zukertort chess draws, and various local incidents across the U.S. and Europe.
A sickening shin kicking contest in a East Orange barn ends with Jack Fawcett defeating Will Wilson after a ten minute battle. Both competitors wore crude jackets and shoes with iron. Fawcett lands a left kick on Wilson leg. Wilson retaliates, crowd applauds as the match continues until Fawcett gains the decisive fall.
Sparse report from Sr. Locis on March 19 notes no major railway strike developments. Knights of Labor delegates from the Missouri Pacific system met powderly and local strikers, seeking a settlement with Vice President Hoxie.
A Jackson dispatch reports conflicting details on the Carrollton assault. The intent appears misinterpreted, with initial claims of targeting civilians dismissed as inaccurate. The article notes conspiracy theories and a focus on punishing involved parties, with scarce clear testimonies.
Special from Helena reports a Sunday morning blaze in Robinsons store, driven by a gale with walls failing. Total loss estimated at 525000, insured 225002, with numerous listed claims including M Straub 3500, Jobo Ellman Co 10002, Burton Heirs 7000, Grant Bros 21010, Helena Opera House 20000, and others. many amounts are uncertain in the torn text.
A violent earthquake struck Granada early Monday morning. Buildings cracked and many houses under construction were demolished. Bells rang in shaken steeples as thousands fled to streets and squares. Dozens injured by flying debris. no deaths reported. Seismic waves extended to other parts of Andalusia. movement lasted seven seconds.
New York March 20 Special telegrams to Bradstreets report no real improvement in movement of general merchandise. Eastern centers show steady volume to last week. Higher wage operatives push prices but labor troubles keep markets heavy and uncertain. Bradstreets estimates wheat on hand and in transit totaling about 600 million bushels by July 1 next year.
The first human body cremation in the city occurred on Wednesday at Undertaker Sam son’s crematory on Sixth Avenue. Milton Fisher of Columbus died last Saturday. Friends arrived from Columbus at 9:30 p.m. and the body was placed in the retort at 9:16 a.m. The process used natural gas for heat, marking a historic, non ceremonial incineration. The gas was shut off at peak heat and cooling began, with the ashes handed to mourners at 10:00 a.m.
New Year news dispatches from March 14 report widespread concern over ex President Arthur’s health with his physician denying immediate danger. Arthur is ill but not in peril, with his doctor stating no fatal condition is expected despite the illness. Reports of paralysis and related symptoms are described as exaggerated.
Longpen March 22 reports from Russia raise anxiety as conscription rises and new levies are sent to interior routes and camps while veterans mass on the Balkan frontier. The editor notes the possibility of a last decisive move by Russia against Bulgaria and its allies. Burre Iowa March 21 Eva D Felger suicide by poison then stabbing reported en route from San Francisco to Chicago. relatives said to live in Boston and McIndoes Falls Vermont.
In Ottawa Iis on March 2 the supreme court denied a rehearing in the Joseph C. Maccsin case. No opinion was filed, and no oral explanation was given for the denial. A prior report claiming a rehearing had been granted was incorrect. Mrs. Grant proceeds with the loss. Alex Corbin’s sister receives the investment proceeds. Forfeitures noted as Dod. Sant Sanz City dated March 18. George Q. men failed to respond in court on March 18, forfeiting an important matter. Appointments were announced March 17 including L. Trenhelm of South Carolina as zail service commissioner, replacing Cannon. ObInsertion includes Obterly of Ulingis as civil service commissioner nominee, replacing William io.m, and Berman B. Eaton resignations.
A communication from the Citizens of Pirisseurs to Mr. Hoxie expresses disapproval of the strikers arbitrary methods and upholds railroad officials in their course. The notice notes March 20 as the date of the report from Tex.
The Mercantile agency R G Dun and Co reports 23 commercial failures across the United States and Canada for the week, the same as the prior week and far fewer than the 246 the week before.
In Unea New York on March 16 the Knights of Labor field ticket won the Fort Plain village election Tuesday by a large majority, except for the collector position which went to the regular village ticket.
Washington March 21 The House Elections Committee will report adversely on Frank Hurd’s claim to the Ohio seat now held by Romeis. In New York, March 15 divers sent to the Oregon wreck recovered two ships and cargo. Oregon voyage misfortune results reported.
Grace T Turnbull and Adele Stevens, wealthy New York society ladies, filed for divorce from Henry Turnbull and Kreil W Stevens respectively. Both petitioners have made Newport their permanent home to pursue their suits, heard by the supreme court on Tuesday.
Market quotes from March trade show wheat and corn fluctuations while livestock and poultry prices edge. A St Patrick's Day feature in Pittsburgh saw 1,400 Irishmen marching in a procession reflecting unity with banner displays and orderly conduct. New York reports 10,000 in line celebrating the holiday.
In the House of Commons on Friday Gladstone said he hopes to name a day next week to formally present his Irish policy. He warned MPs against believing circulating rumors about his proposals and urged prudent reserve, noting that none of the rumors are authorized and some describe plans only vaguely.
Prrrspunc Pennsylvania March 13 The beach show of the Western Pennsylvania Sporting ascention opened in this city Tuesday and is the largest ever held outside New York city Four hundred twenty five dots many of them of world wide fame are on exhibition.
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