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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1891
Page
3
A potpourri of items reports on Switzerland’s 600th anniversary fêtes, Florida nurse thefts, omnibus strikes by owners, and the French Women’s Rights Society bleak ruling. Also noted are a Berlin petroleum engine, Turkish army strength, a population density thought experiment, French savings bank data, and curiosities from St. Louis and London including a phonograph incident.
An assorted Iowa synopsis reports local mischief and acts of violence, farm news, accidents, and civic notes. Highlights include crogues, a dog shooting, building and rail developments, deaths of settlers, a baptism of town meetings, and a town parade of incidents across Estherville, Clinton, Ottumwa, Breda, and Des Moines area towns.
Philadelphia July 25 The count s investigation committee held another session with Wm Al Kemble and others testifying they loaned money to Bardsley to buy Philadelphia and Chicago traction shares and profited on the sale Auditor General McCammant denied receiving any such funds and asserted the stubs and books did not show the cited items Witnesses described advertising rebates paid to newspapers to secure ads and a 40 percent commission for brokers with several editors and publishers called to testify about payments and who received rebates
Miners committee signs resolutions with Knoxville authorities to end the clash over convicts and guards at Bryceville and Coal Creek. Militia withdrawn as law change hoped, with thanks to Governor Buchanan for restraint and to the citizens’ committee. Knights Templars to depart Chicago to Hamilton and Ontario on a special train with a program visiting multiple cities.
The village of Castleton near Connorgsn Ont was almost entirely destroyed by a fire that swept through last night. No exact death toll or cause given but widespread devastation reported and responders dispatched to the scene.
The Railroad Porters of North America, in a secret session at their Philadelphia convention, plan a petition to Pullman Palace Car Co for raised wages along the line. Porters seek sleeping car pay to 95 per month and $40 for combined porter and car duties, with a new official badge design under consideration.
The town of Hernstaple in Barnstaple hosts a statewide holiday and a grand reception with a banquet this afternoon. Governor Russell and staff, nine former Massachusetts governors, and various party leaders attend to honor ex president Cleveland and his wife, who recently became residents.
Preliminary report shows total internal revenue receipts of 146 035 358 for the year ending June 30 1801, with costs of collection at 34 193 000. Whisky tax brought 73 526 596, fermented liquor 28 565 129, tobacco 32 796 270, magazine tax 1 077 924. Illinois led states with 38 364 312.
The death of Captain M. M. Walden of Centerville Iowa was reported from Washington D C where he held a federal position He served in both chambers of the Iowa legislature was lieutenant governor in 1850 resigned to join Congress for two terms and later belonged to the last Iowa House Mary Lincoln to Marry News of Miss Mary Lincoln daughter of Robert T Linson to marry Charles Isham of New York in the coming autumn in Loxpox
Judge Carey denied the motion to dismiss the cases against the trainers of Fitzsimmons and Hail. The trial proceeded in St. Paul on July 23.
H W Ayer secretary to President Polk discusses a circular campaign by the Alliance press bureau to persuade farmers to hold back wheat. About 400 000 circulars sent from Washington with 100 000 mailed daily. 2 000 weekly papers carry the circular. The effort aims to inform farmers on market prices with no direct call to withhold immediately.
Stephen W. Dorsey of star route fame faces a lawsuit by John Corrigan of Cleveland over two $10,000 acceptances tied to a Michigan deal bought for an English syndicate. A prominent New York firm represents Dorsey and he will testify in court.
A late night blaze on Commerce street damaged J B Cowan & Co liquor house and spread to the Ben Brook School Furniture firm. Wolfe & Co storage and an ger Bros cotton bales were lost. The Opera House under reconstruction narrowly escaped. Approximate loss is two million dollars.
Four inmates escaped from the penitentiary Thursday night with three guards believed to have assisted them. The guards were discharged pending investigation. Convict Frank Currance alias Carr, a native of Mebase County, was serving a life sentence for murder in Sonos County in 1889.
Market notes from Stock City and other centers show hogs and cattle price ranges. Hogs light and mixed trade between 3.60 and 5.83 per hundredweight, with heavy hogs around 5.05. Cattle include steers at 3.20 to 6.00, cows near 1.50 to 5.09, and feeders from 2.00 to 5.50, with regional variations across June 26 and July 26 reports.
Fragmented price list shows grains and dairy items with cash and on track quotes. Wheat, oats, rye, barley, flax, timothy, and butter are listed with small changes. pork and lard quoted cash. various commodities appear with July and September references and unit prices.
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