28 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
1
A miscellany of eccentric notes from 19th century news touches on Emmet County politics, railways in Spain, earth’s weight, reformist societies in New York, stage productions, and social manners. It references Cincinnati misdeeds, marriage news, Cambridge university votes, and a Colfax murder case, alongside oddities about dress, beauty, and local health warnings.
News from over 10wa reports the Des Moines Summer School begins its fifth annual session on July 9 with Prof. W. Martindale conducting. Across state notes include a mysterious death near Cottage Hardin county, a fish epidemic in Iowa streams, a variety of local incidents, wind storms, and legal actions.
In Chicago the American Railway Union voted 113 to 102 to bar black members, with officials refusing arbitration with Pullman. The item notes a broad set of contemporaneous events including political trials and international incidents.
A cloud burst in Turtle Creek Valley near Brapvreck Pa floods the area six miles long and two to three wide. Three people are reported dead, including miner John Hodovisky who drowned in Plum Creek and Mike Boski who drowned in his home. A daughter of John Wansell is missing. Eight houses were swept away, and total damage is about $100,000.
The American Railway Union voted 113 to 10% to restrict membership to white born railway workers. A motion to admit all classes was defeated after a debate that did not conclude until morning. The decision establishes a white line in the union.
In Springfield Illinois on June 18 twenty seven deserters from Kelly's army were convicted and sentenced to sixty days in jail. Reports from across the nation note federal decisions and Coxeyite activity with arrests and fines involving Sanders and Kelly's groups. The Omaha silver conference drew about a thousand delegates as Nebraska Democrats backed free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1.
In Carcano June the American Railway Union adopted a resolution supporting the people's party after a stirring address by President Debs. Delegates also pledged support for government ownership of railroads with Debs and Vice President Howard endorsing the policy. The convention adjourned amid talk of officer elections Saturday.
London reports indicate a press inquiry at Dollis Hill about a proposed invitation for Ex-Premier William Gladstone to visit the United States. Gladstone denies receiving any invitation, sees no movement toward travel, and suspects the invitation is a courtesy gesture by leaders of the movement.
Cincinnati June 24 The Price Current summarizes the weekly crop situation. Winter wheat harvesting progresses with quality good and no unfavorable changes. Spring wheat outlook is deteriorating and approaching a critical level. Oats crop shows no improvement. Corn progress is uneven but shows satisfactory advancement amid extensive but not general losses. overall outlook remains splendid for other cereals.
The Black Hills national bank was closed by directors who chose liquidation. Liabilities and assets amount to $25,000. Kelly Arrested as Common Yogi Lovisviky, Ky, June 24. Kelly and his associate Laker were arrested yesterday as vagabonds, each bound on $2,500 bond to appear for trial. Bait furnished, both released.
A diverse weather roundup from towns including Tuscana Eau Claire Fort Wayne Farnamur Omaha Booneville and Kansas City details fatal and injuring storms. Fires, tornados, hail and flooding disrupted daily life. several deaths and injuries reported amid strong winds heavy rain and heat.
Reports from Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania describe strikes and clashes as miners reject the Columbus compromise scale seeking 70 cents. Troops fire on strikers in Masartton but no injuries. many miners resume work in several districts while others remain idle or protest.
Washington reports show the wool, silk, and other schedules reviewed. The Indian appropriation bill passed the House, while the coal schedule saw an amendment for free coal rejected 7 to 5. The Hatch anti-option bill drew debate in committee and in the Senate. The tariff bill moved forward with income tax discussions and control over free vs dutiable lists, including a Septembers Labor Day holiday measure. Chicago Board of Trade quotes are listed with market context and the piece closes with quotations on maternal influence and anecdotes about great minds.
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