Reunion plan for 34th Regiment Iowa Volunteers forms
At Milo an informal meeting appointed J. L. Wilson secretary treasurer to organize a reunion roster for the 34th Iowa Volunteers in 1856. A temporary committee including Col. W. S. Dungan Capt. N. B. Gardner Sergt C. T. Brant and locals John B. Gay J. A. Overbay was named with authority to add members and begin correspondence. An Ottumwa boy lost a New Year’s Day knitting needle in his eye. Clinton to open a cracked wheat manufactory. Coal mine explosion near Colfax injures three badly and kills Louis Evans. one miner nicknamed Texas escapes immediate danger.
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Typhus Fever Strikes Albany Penitentiary
Albany dispatch reports sixty prisoners ill with typhus at the state penitentiary. Died inmates and a dangerous deputy superintendent are noted as officials pledge strict quarantine and sanitary measures to prevent an epidemic. Health officer Balch says the disease did not originate in the facility and is under control.
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Anglo Turkish accord cited over Egypt and Asia interests
The article notes a broad Anglo Turkish understanding granting Turkey sovereign prerogatives while England gains influence in Egypt and Burma. It mentions help to Turkey to retain authority in Asia, with no firm pledge of military support. Frictions with France grow over Burmah and French firms face a dominant British backed railway network.
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Theeban
Distress in West Ireland Sparks Relief Efforts
Reports from Achill Eagle Island and surrounding Mayo Galway coast areas describe famine like conditions with starvation risk. Fishermen face meagre catches, wrecks, and deaths amid storms. urgent relief plans are being considered by Dublin Galway and Castlebar authorities.
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President Donates $100 to Grant Monument Fund
The President contributes $100 to the Grant monument fund. A letter accompanying the gift expresses hope the association will succeed in its objective.
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Grant Monument Fund
Multiplied Fires and Crimes Stir the Nation in a Frigid Era
A cascade of incidents from Alexandria to Chicago includes the steamer Armenia fire at Alexandria causing $30,000 loss, Union City Tenn furniture factory burnings with up to $50,000 loss, and river drownings near Chattanooga. Wayne Sullivan faces a New York arrest warrant, aloft ice palace plans in St Paul face delays, and various criminal cases unfold in Illinois and Missouri.
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Frank
Irish Question Drama and World News Across the Front Pages
The London Standard hints that the Irish question will confront the parliament early if the queen’s speech omits a broad Irish measure. Parnell may move an amendment to force contention. Home Rule advocates discuss the Irish executive’s handling of Maamtrasna and Barbavilla trials.
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Barbavilla
Daily Express
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General Wolseley
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Youthful Depravity in Chicago Courtroom Bratler Plans Fraud
Adolph Speelbenger a youth who claims to be 18 sits in Justice Woodman's court charged with seeking cash by threatening police reports at gambling houses. He allegedly bilked Cohen's establishment out of 300 and swindled others of 20 to 50. He faces possible six months in Bridewell after explanation.
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Firm for the Silver Dollar
During the holiday recess of Congress Senator Beck has received hundreds of letters urging him to remain firm in support of silver coinage. Among the commendations is a water color tribute from Jefferson Davis's youngest daughter Diana, calling Beck the champion of silver.
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Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Miss Davis
Diana
Health Circular Warns of Smallpox Spread in Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Health warns of smallpox entering Iowa as winter aids its spread. It urges townships to organize health boards, vaccinate and re vaccinate, and report cases promptly. Public cooperation with newspapers and telegraph alerts is requested to prevent outbreaks.
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Hemenway to face court on libel indictments in Utah
Salt Lake excitation rises as Chas. W. Hemenway editor faces first district court before Judge Powers to receive sentence on two libel indictments tied to Judge Kane. The editor pleaded guilty December 21, with charges extending to U S District Attorney Dickson and Utah officials. The max penalty is a fine of 1009 dollars and six months on each indictment.
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