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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1892
Page
9
A fragmented newspaper clipping covers varied topics from religious missions in Madagascar to peat heating in Ireland, ancient Jerusalem limestone, Dead Sea pumice, and strange weather and travel notes. It mentions the London Missionary Society, Allen bog in Ireland, and rivers with Native American names, plus odd anecdotes and local weather chatter.
A compilation of short items from Illinois and Iowa including business failures Marcus Bros grocers and a jeweler in Creston, butter shipments from Mitchell County, public school enrollment in Burlington, multiple weddings, obituaries, arrests for gambling, publishing and publishing-related notes, a Christmas celebration at Fort Madison, a proposed daily paper start at Atlantic, a theft at Davenport, and diverse local happenings such as factory news, road work, and a county court dedication.
The ICC ruled that railroad passes to many classes violate the act to regulate commerce and that free inter state passes cannot be granted to varied groups under similar circumstances. The decision cites that differing compensation to passengers in similar conditions is unlawful unless an exception applies.
Roswell P. Flower was inaugurated governor in Albany yesterday. The ceremony in the assembly chamber featured flags bunting and plants. Flower rode in a open barouche with escort while crowds lined the streets. Governor Hill transferred duties and Flower pledged to be judged by deeds. The oath was administered by Secretary of State Rice and Bishop Deane gave the blessing. A public reception followed in the executive chamber.
General Stanley reports from San Antonio that Captain Hardie and Texas Rangers with Third Cavalry units, aided by Sheriff Haynes and deputy marshals, pressed Garza's band near Garcias ranch. The outlaws retreated, may split into small groups, risking arson and plunder. a large ranch-roundup is planned from Pasto Blanco after a fifteen hour march.
Philadelphia January reports reveal Horace Flint of Cramer’s Hill New Jersey arranged for his wife's cremation and later had her remains dismembered instead of being placed in a cremation urn. The case uncovers surprising wealth and a peculiar obsession with cremation.
Kentucky Governor Brown warns of a near 500000 deficit for the fiscal year and proposes funding via 609000 returned War tax by the federal government. He urges tax collection on railroad property, challenges two year exemptions, seeks liquor tax enforcement, and calls for lottery suppression as the legislature convenes.
Freight train No. 02 split on a grade near Pranklin nine miles west of Mellaire. A section of the train struck an oncoming train on a bridge. Five tramps were aboard. Stratter Monnen, 18, injured and likely to die. Martin Crony, both arms broken and internal injuries. both from nearby towns in Virginia and West Virginia. The other three were injured but expected to recover.
The December government revenues were 23.5 million dollars, 2.5 million short of expenditures, reducing the treasury balance to 30.4 million including 14.0 million in subsidiary silver and 12.3 million on bank deposits. Bond debt declined slightly while cash available to pay debt fell from early month levels. Major month disbursement was 15.1 million for pensions.
Advocate General Remey of the navy is ordered to secretly travel to San Francisco to conduct an investigation into the assault on Baltimore seamen. He will take depositions from sailors and Captain Schley to amass precise facts for the U.S. government.
Thomas Hosey, 32, of 477 Maltic Street Brooklyn, returned home around 10 last night and unintentionally yawned dislocating his jaw. He rushed to Long Island hospital where Dr Miles reassured him and the jaw was set.
A fragmentary speech about a chrysanthemum show raises questions about public fuss over a common plant. The dialogue contrasts Mrs Speakermind and Everybody Else as they seek clarity.
Hogs show light to heavy ranges across markets with prices around 3.60 to 4.15 in several cities including Sioux City and Omaha. Cattle classes feature choice beeves around 3.25 to 4.50, with stockers and feeders and mixed cow and bull lots also listed. Shipping steers in Kansas City and similar markets fetch around 4.00 to 4.60 for high quality lots.
Fragmented OCR shows a January market ledger with flour, corn and barley prices, cash bids, and various dairy and hides items. Entries mention dates like January four and May, with mixed goods such as creamery products, cheddar cheese, and fresh eggs, plus stock and track notes.
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