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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1886
Page
1
In Edinburgh a book sale saw M Barthorot dedicate a monument to his friend Gustave Jundt the French painter. Auction results included Ruskin’s Stones of Venice three volumes fetching 13 guineas and a three part Examples of the Architecture of Venice selling for 15 guineas.
Henry Warrerson received a wax bust of Mary Anderson from a Paris friend. It was broken in transit and repaired by a Louisville expert. Seven British scientists will travel to Grenada in the West Indies to study the total solar eclipse on August 29.
The Roman journals report Baron Franchetti, nephew of Baron Rothschild of Vienna, named attache at the Italian embassy in Madrid, signaling a diplomatic career for a member of the Rothschild family.
The earliest documented strike appears in the British Calendar of State Papers entry for August 17 1535 at Dover. Sir William Fitzwilliam reports to Secretary Cromwell that the workmen refused to work, signaling the first known labor action in the record.
An Irish journalist in London wore blue and gold livery with green spectacles and spent two hours with the circus clown in the sawdust before the queen to report on the queen’s demeanor and actions on such an occasion.
Rev. Dr. R. Morris argues in a London Philological Society essay that the term God derives from the Sanskrit gu meaning to sound and is related to gora meaning terrible, proposing it signifies thunderer. The claim links ancient language roots to divine nomenclature.
The African explorer Henry M. Stanley harbors a strong dislike for the United States and its institutions, especially the press. He believes the journals of the country have treated him unfairly, and rails against them in a manner that would shame a native African.
A boy in England asks a ticket-taker for free admission to a panorama of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress claiming that Mr Bunyan is his father.
Senor Sanchez of the military sanitary service outlines a cholera treatment using 150 grain doses of subnitrate of bismuth every half hour or hour until diarrhea stops. External mustard oil is applied and a strict diet is imposed, bouillon being excluded.
A consignment of heavy cattle bound for England sank after rough seas toppled stanchions, forcing cattle to the ship’s side and causing a dangerous careen. To lighten the vessel, the cattle were thrown overboard, involving a loss of 13000 dollars.
A new method in India offers invalids a change of air by sending patients in a balloon ascent to a controlled height. There they remain for several days, benefiting from the different atmosphere to strengthen their health and vigor.
The Bishop of London in Canterbury recalled a talk with Gen Gordon about baptizing natives with multiple wives. The general argued it would hinder conversion if Christianity required monogamy, prompting the bishop to call it inconsistent with Christian teaching.
The grave of Wendell Phillips is on high ground in Milton with Mrs Phillips laid beside him on his left as he wished. A headstone will bear the inscription Anna & Wendel Phillips. Boston talks of a subscription to a monument, which his wife opposed while alive.
The piece contrasts French wedding customs with American ones, noting lavish flower decorations for carriages and a soiled notion of the honey moon. It criticizes mutual expatriation after marriage and suggests both nations have troubling traditions encouraging couples to run away on their wedding day.
David B Beardsley named Grinnell postmaster nominee as the current term expires 1885. Des Moines approves a new street railway charter. Iowa A O U W Grand Lodge filings noted. State Health Board publishes health laws and a Typhoid Fever tract. Des Moines river land quiet title bill passes veto overridden. Nevada steel tram accident and Earlville stabbing incident reported with fatalities. Rock Island and Burlington railways cut freight rates to Council Bluffs and Omaha. Company H Third Regiment musters out of Stuart. Vinton dispute leaves man seriously injured. Prescott Bohemian killed leaping from moving train.
Gladstone spoke to 5,000 Liverpool electors at Hengler's circus amid vast crowds turned away. He declared home rule a struggle of masses against privileged classes and urged that truth and humanity favor the people over elites. He remained confident of a Liberal victory despite opponents with long purses.
In a Liverpool speech Gladstone warned against English dominance over Ireland, urged removal of old prejudices, and called for prudence courage and honor. He quoted Chevy Chase and reflected on his long life, saying these may be his last words in Liverpool.
A sequence of incidents includes James Turner and wife fatally injured after a frightened horse throws their carriage near Winchester Ohio, and Coles Co New York suffers a fire loss of 100000 insured locally. Other reports cover mob violence reforming in Greer County Texas Kentucky rail strikes in Pittsburgh and Lake Shore lines. Also noted are a drowning incident near Providence Rhode Island and a fatal shooting in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Dispatches discuss Irish seats and Scottish contests, Gladstone’s Manchester speech, and reactions to Home Rule. The Count of Paris manifesto stirs Paris streets as coal mine tragedy in Rochelle claims many lives. Ottawa denies fisheries détente. Gladstone rebutts Bright over Rylands remarks.
On June 30 the Iowa Democratic convention in Des Moines adjourned after pledging support for Grover Cleveland and Gladstone. The platform denounces Republican malfeasance, calls for tariff revision, land reform, labor protections, and public funds for veterans, with a unionist appeal and a pledge to unite with the Greenback movement for joint ticketing.
Philadelphia dispatch reports J A Wilson secretary treasurer of the canal company confessed to a 178000 defalcation. He fled after leaving a letter detailing an overissue of 615250 in thirty year mortgage bonds. Henry V Leslie is named as the culprit and Wilson is said to be penniless. The directorate plans to pursue pursuit as Wilson, 65, vanished from his home with four children.
Frank Bradley of Audubon Bernard A Dean of Lee and J P Beam stood for supreme court reporter Col Keatley and Col Trimble and George McMelland named as the candidates The nomination of Frank Bratley was approved by acclamation on Mr Beam’s motion He was declared the nominee The chair named Col Trimble and Senator Schmidt to notify the Greenback convention of its endorsed nominations for state treasurer and clerk of the supreme court The convention then adjourned.
Congress approved a conference report on land grant railroads paying land costs. In the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill debate, amendments raised Engraving and Printing staff and funding. Trade dollar re coinage was ruled out. Hot Springs appropriations and Army Navy hospital funding were discussed and set. The conference report on the diplomatic and consular bill was submitted and agreed to as the house adjourned at six.
The senate resumes business and passes the vetoed bill to quiet settlers titles on the Des Moines river lands. Evarts supports the veto while Allison and Wilson back the bill. The vote 34 yeas to 15 nays triggers the two thirds requirement. Conference reports on army and Pacific railroad acts approved. House reviews sundry civil appropriation with amendments and adjourns after committees finish reports.
The chair announced a ten day extension of current year appropriations after Edmunds objected to a second reading. Beck and Jumb condemned the house delay on funding bills. Forty six pages of the bill were disposed of before a brief executive session. A recess was called from 6 to 8 p m as the nomination of Governor Thompson of South Carolina was discussed.
In Washington July 1 the agriculture committee reported the pleomargarine tax bill without amendments and a minority dissented. A 25 percent salary cut bill was introduced for cabinet officers and lawmakers. The senate debated a Des Jones river lands act veto, while the house passed a sundry civil appropriation with a Liberty Enlightening the World statue funding amendment and rejected a Bartholdi statue change.
A June 25 fire in Peoria Illinois started by a locomotive spark ignited a Consolidated Tank Line building near the union depot. About 45000 gallons of oil burned, setting freight cars and the depot afire. Losses are estimated around 300000 to 500000 dollars with insured freight depot damage at 30000. No wind aided containment.
John McBride, a former Union Pacific shop worker in November 1883, sues the railroad for 25000 after a locomotive lifting accident left him a physical wreck with paralysis, hearing loss, and double vision. The trial before the district court extends over several days.
Washington special reports senators crowded around Don Cameron this morning to congratulate him after Mrs. Cameron reportedly gave birth to a daughter Sunday. The event marks the senator's first child by his second wife, following a 17 year old from his first marriage.
Certificate of incorporation filed in Washington for a company to operate steam vessels from Baltimore to the Congo region in Africa and intermediate ports. Capital stock set at 2 million dollars, with potential to rise to 6 million.
In Niobrara bondsmen of former Treasurer C J Kadish pressed him on a cash shortage. Kadish admitted being behind about 9400 dollars to Knox county but refused to disclose the missing whereabouts of the funds.
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