Iowa News Highlights From Decorah To Muscatine
A wide roundup of Iowa items includes the Winneshiek dedication of a soldiers movement in Decorah with Congressman Hepburn speaking, Fort Dodge church dedication, horse thefts near Oskaloosa, and court docket counts. Reports cover fatal mill shafting at Chancey, a Muscatine murder case revival, a Kansas City extension progress, and multiple accidents, arrests, and farm yields across Grundy, Cherokee, Cedar Rapids, and other counties.
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Winneshieck County
Decorah
Congressman Hepburn
Congregational Chrch
Fort Dodge
John Collumber
Charles Briggs
Chancey
O. V. Holtzschuherr
Superior Court
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ottumwa
Kansas City
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri
John Davis
Ft. Dodge
Muscatine
Dubuque
Three Boys Culpable in Stock Yards Arson
John Coly, night watchman, nabbed his 14 year old son John Coly as one of three youths who set fires at the National Stock Yards in East St. Louis. The trio Reed and Hopkins admitted torching fires on June 7 and August 2 and 6 causing about $60,000 in damage after being refused work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Schubert
Earlville
Fifth Iowa Cavalry
Sioux City Tribune
Geo. C. Haddock
Wisconsin
Wood
Claude Maxey
H. N. Maxey
John Blue
Dinton
Zeigler
Brooklyn
Fort Dodge
Washington Township
Jas. Jimmerson
John A. Porter
Sac City
Patrick Ryan
Clinton
Sioux City
James Frazier
Muscatine County
Arthur
E. H. House
Agency
St. Louis
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
John Coly
Whittaker’s
John
Knox
Reed
Hopkins
Charles Spain
Everett Elliott
Bath
Jacksonville
George J. Batch
West
Elm Flats
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln
Abraham
Mattoon
Ill
Indianapolis
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Maryland
Virginia
John McBride
Evans
Knights of Labor
Daniel McLaughlin
Decatur
Caswell
Chicago University
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Maine
John Eddy
Cora, Tls
Ninety-fifth Regiment of Illinois
Marengo
England
95Th Illinois Infantry
Grand Army of the Republic
Belle Isle
Mich
Carl Schmidt
Ben Smith
Schmidt
Bert McConnell
Sheffield
Ind
Union
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Scranton
Easton
Ashley
Glendon
Fred Yeomans
George Dye
Yeoman
Contocook
N. H
Glover
Baltimore
George E. Keith
Brockton
Mass
Havana
The Old Cut-Throat Surrenders to Fort Bowie
Geronimo the Apache chief arrives at Fort Bowie under heavy guard with Gen Miles as prisoner. Natchez and several aides captured, others expected Wednesday. He surrendered when defeat seemed near and shows defiance yet accepts prisoner treatment. He remains dangerous and may threaten further outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Ariz
Geronimo
Ft. Bowie
Miles
Natchez
Wiley Chief
Fort Bowie
Lawton
Striking brakemen and conductors settle on Pittsburgh & Western
A yard strike ended with conductors securing their demands after a standoff with Superintendent Johnson. Brakemen refused to return to work until their demands were met, then he granted them and all workers returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Johnson
Foreign News: Riots in Spain and Bulgarian Crisis
Reports from Co runna Spain describe days of serious rioting over tax collection as military and police quell disturbances with partial success. In Bulgaria the Berlin treaty governs any change of throne by unanimous signatories, amid speculation Prince Alexander may be reelected. The German warship Albatross arrived at Sidney after punitive actions against natives on Leneur and Pentacost, with casualties and village burnings reported.
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Corunna
Spain
House of Commons
J. Ferguson
Bulgaria
England
Alexander
Lascelles
Sofia
Prince Alexander
National Assembly
Marava
San Francisco
Sidney
Australia
Albatross
Hebrides Islands
Leneur
Toombalouge
Pentacost
Klein
Upholn
Caroline Islands
Annual State Fair Celebrates Record Turnout and Races
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Agricultural Society fair drew up to 25 000 visitors on soldiers day with crowds swelling across the grounds. Races featured chariot events and trotting heats, while Premiums were awarded and swine shows drew top Indiana Missouri and Iowa stock with Poland Chinas and Duroc Jerseys highlighted. The week included religious services on the grounds and speeches by Dr E R Hutchins Col J D Bowen Gov Larrabee and others as the grounds officially opened and dedication ceremonies were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cedar Falls
West Point
Lillie Linnement
Iarrison County Agricultural Society
Missouri Valley
Drs Mornzs
Iowa
Dr. Fawcett
McDonald
William K
Pericles
Senator N
Black Jim
Mascotte
Molly
Miss Macbeth
Joe K
Matty K
Capt
Seth
Advance
Matty
Zoe
Spur
Jefferson
Ile
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Iowa Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans’ Department of Iowa
E. R. Hutchins
Lucas
J. D. Bowen
Sons of Veterans
Given
Wilkinson
Agricultural Hall
L. 8
Coffin
Wheeler
Peter Melendy
Gov. Larrabee
C. F. Clarkson
J. B. Grinnell
G. G. Wright
Floral Hall
Missouri
Chester
Victorias
Essex
Berkshires
Drs Moines
Northwest
Hawkeye
Great Lakes
Indiana
Symbolica
Fleet Steps
Iowa State Fair Opens With Muddy Track Thrills
The revived Iowa State Fair at Des Moines features chariot and horse races delayed by heavy mud, large crowds, and brisk Friday crowds exceeding 18,000. Exhibits in machinery dairy and fine arts draw praise while weather improves for a sunny weekend continuation.
Diaz's firm stand against Santa Ana in early Mexican politics
A Mexican contemporary recalls a young Porfirio Diaz refusing to back Santa Ana or Almonte in the 1830s. At Oaxaca precincts he rejected Santa Ana’s book, refused Almonte’s, and boldly signed for Gen. Alvarez, the lone endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Santa Ana
Almonte
Gen. Alvarez
Liberal Party
Alvarez
Porfirio Diaz
Oaxaca
Valedictory Tale With Cards Reveals Father’s Coat
A humorous anecdote recounts a clergyman’s son delivering a valedictory who, while pulling out a handkerchief, reveals a pack of cards and proclaims he has on his father’s coat. The scene, noted in Durant and the New Orleans Picayune, includes dialect overtones and a playful exchange about compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
van Alstine
Mitchell County
McCulla
Durant
Zeke
Dean
Massa Backus
New Orleans Picayune
Opening the Books Defalcations in Republican Offices Exposed
Democratic campaign document exposes alleged defalcations by Republican officers totaling over 12.8 million since 1861, listing customs, internal revenue, treasury and other disbursements. It names offices and figures, citing post office and war department shortages and a push to recover balances under Democratic administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tilden
Democratic House
Benton McMillan
Tennessee
Forty-Ninth Congress
Treasury
House of Representatives
Post Office Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Dorsey
Brady
War Department
Howgate
Hodges
Navy Department
Robeson
Internal Revenue
Calrsedecceseenee Honus Interior
Customs Office
Age of statesmen and their early rise in Congress
The article notes that the peak reputation age for statesmen is usually 50 to 60, though many rose early. It cites Clay Calhoun Webster and others as prominent young, with examples like Clay in the Senate before age ten and John Randolph in Congress in his youth. mentions Blaine Edmunds Randall Carlisle Reed and Gov Long with various ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Senate
John Randolph
Congress
The
Inquirer
James G. Blaine
George Fdmunds
Arthur
Sam Randall
Carlisle
Randall
Tom Reed
Gov. Long
Galusha A. Grow
Wilmot
Provso. Cleveland
Rumors of Turkish Military Buildup on Asiatic Frontier
Reports suggest Turkish troops prepare on the Asiatic frontier with orders to reinforce Ezeroum and border areas with guns stores and munitions. Aimed at countering Russian efforts to gauge Turkey strength amid turmoil. A foreign artist may be sketching Constantinople. A large contract for thirty thousand tons of twelve inch thick metal plates with steel facings is noted for Russian arsenals or the Black Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ezeroum
Russia
Constantinople
Black Sea
Republican party in decline amid prohibition and third party splits
The piece argues the Republican party faces crushing losses across states where elections occur this year. It cites internal demoralization from prohibitionists, rising third party challenges, and voter shifts due to perceived poor governance under Democrats. It likens Prohibition to the rock breaking the party, similar to the Whig collapse over slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Republican Party
Blaine
Protection
Maine
Drought Grips Colorado Plains With Water Scarcity
Colorado endures unprecedented summer drought as Platte and Arkansas rivers fall, wells dry, and irrigation fails. Ranchers report cattle deaths and near famine for families. protests over water rights grow as communities beg for relief and Denver curbs usage.
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Great Plains
Colorado
The
Platte
Arapahoe
Weed
Kansas
Rio Grande
Arkansas
Plains
Denver
Hhes
Col
Letier
British and Canadian Forces Move to Guard Fisheries
The government plans to raise Belfast police to five hundred men and build new barracks in disorder hotspots. Orders from the English admiralty direct all war vessel commanders along Atlantic and Gulf coasts to report to Halifax for duty. They will aid Canadian cruisers in protecting fisheries and oversee Newfoundland fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Atlantic
Gulf
Halifax
Newfoundland
Thrifty Beecher Family Across Roles and Earnings
The Beecher family maintains thrift as Mr. Beecher holds a salary with his congregation while lecturing abroad for Pond management. He preaches Sundays and earns royalties from Brooklyn Magazine. Mrs. Beecher writes trip letters for the same publication and shares in the earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Pond
Brooklyn
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Oskaloosa
Glab
Ed Plumb
Howe
Creston
Osceola
Keokuk Gate City
Twenty-first General Assembly
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Lee
Wm. Graham
E. L. Cavanaugh
Cedar Rapids
Tom McKinney
Keokuk
Chas. Ogg
McKinney
M. C. Boles
Maynard
Fred Mosier
Seth Way
Bussy
Young Men’s Christian Association
Davenport
C. W. Rohland
Thoren
Waterloo
Young Firebucs
Daily News
Dispatches
Baltimore & Ohio
Curtis Bay
Williamstown
David May
Sherman
U. S
Brackett
St. Paul
W. J. Glenn
Minneapolis
Glenn
Yates’ Dam
Walnut Creek
Raleigh
N. C
Jones & Ellis
Eastman
John McMahon
Warsaw
John Miller
George Haps
McMahon
August Spies
Arbeiter Zeitung
Supreme Court
Haymarket
Thomas F. Plunkett
Hartford Silk Co
Union Manufacturing Co
Manchester
New York
Silk Company
Foreign Intelligence
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