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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
3
Santiana reports Balmacedists still under American protection as Chilean authorities plan firm action after Egan and Capt. Schley relay Washington’s stance. Tensions rise as U S fleet may gather in Chilean waters amid arrests and protests.
The Pennonia, heard from September 16 after wrecking on a Marshall Islands island May 4, with all hands escaping to shore, reached Apia and then sailed to San Francisco aboard Monowail. The vessel is noted as a total wreck. New York dispatch also notes J F Fox M P sailed to New York to report on Ireland and plan fundraising for evicted tenants.
News briefs report Tanus island struck by hurricane and civil war with two villages wiped out. The J W Guldmernsten wrecked in Dinnirua Bay. a canoe with nineteen natives lost. Guatemala denies revolution amid peace claims. Valparaiso dispatch questions junta fears. European powers seek to reinforce in China as tensions rise. Frances Joseph’s train disaster blamed on a socialist in Ricchenberg.
Philadelphia October 2 A Chicago doctor once charged treachery in Irish affairs and his claim is echoed by Colonel Michael Harkins from Portland prison who served a fifteen year term. Harkins confirms hidden identities were exposed at once, proving treachery in the Irish camp and betrayal to the English government before arrival. Irish leaders flank calls for accountability and possible rewards if evidence pinpoints culprits now alive.
Baron Wardenskjold of Sweden, arrested last week for allegedly securing relics from Cliff dwellings on the Ute Reservation in Ignacio to take home, is set for a United States court hearing on passport privilege violations. He has been released on $1000 bail as the case awaits state department guidance.
In New York a large Hebrew gathering at Delmonico's celebrated Jesse Seliyman before his departure for Europe. Representatives from all city charitable institutions attended and Temple Eman-El members joined the event. Later, Beth-El on 76th Street and Fifth Avenue was formally dedicated with a significant service and will open for worship tomorrow morning.
Secretary Foster says he is entirely satisfied with the result of extending the 4 percent bond program. He cites increased money circulation, no gold drain, and $32,000,000 sent west in nine months, with $100,000,000 more in the people’s pockets than last year.
London papers scrutinize Mr Gladstone's handling of the labor question after his Newcastle address. The Times accuses him of abdication and mere showmanship, while The Standard notes reliance on wire-pullers and uncertain plans amid calls to vote for Mr Morely. The News predicts Labour shifts as seers back his warning.
North Dakota reports rain with snow in the west and a cold wave from Montana. Fifty thousand bushels of unthreshed wheat risk destruction from wet weather. In Montana, Rep Lopes notes forty eight hours of continuous snowfall and drifting with three feet on the level, halting business.
Plankinton D Dakota Oct 3 The managers yield to popular demand and extend the grain palace show for one more week. Thousands visited the palace last week praising the exhibits. Educational day featured with a special train bringing 500 from Mitchell and many more from along the line.
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Cleveland has given birth to a daughter. The ex-president and family welcome the infant as the household expands. In Mareiana Arkansas a separate note mentions local riot police actions and lynching rumors, with reports of seven to thirteen killed becoming inflated.
The president sustains the deportation of Chong Sam a Chinaman resident in Canada who entered the United States illegally and was convicted in Port Huron Michigan The British government sought delay and a pardon but the president refused and ordered his return to China from whence he came
In Brooklyn on October 3 the corner stone of the 13th Regiment Armory was laid with a large turnout of the national guard and public. Mayor Chapin presided while Governor Hill and staff watched as Grand Master Sherer led Masonic rites and Rev. Dr. T DeWitt Talmage delivered the oration on Sumner Avenue.
Mason City Iowa Oct 3 A report says stock exchange occurred between the Western line and Southwestern and Mason City Fort Dodge roads with a condition the former completes the Osage to Fort Dodge link this fall General Manager Burdick of the Mason City and Fort Dodge declines to comment.
The Boston and Atlanta will be sent to the Pacific for service at an early date. Alarming news from China and growing demand for more vessels force Secretary Trasy to deploy these ships. Vessels may go to Chile to relieve Baltimore and San Francisco, which require repairs. The dissolution of the squadron of evolution will follow the detachment of these vessels.
President Jeffrey of the Rio Grande road rejects Chicago reports that Santa Fe influence secured his appointment. He states no Santa Fe involvement and credits the selection to Chairman Copres and the board, noting action recently taken and focusing on company interests in Colorado.
The Savannah wharf laborers strike continues with no major incidents as they reject compromises. The railroad seeks a 10 cent wage increase on arbitration guidance, urging workers to return individually. In Alabama county a duel ends with two men gravely wounded after a dispute over a woman named Jones.
The passenger steamer Winston of the Lake Superior Transit line caught fire and may be a total loss after going ashore west of Moraine at Lakeside during heavy fog. It was loading with flour when the blaze started.
The World reports rumors of Jay Gould illness are unfounded. Eddie Gould says his father is in good health and attended the Missouri Pacific office, with no signs of paralysis or mental decline. stock movements blamed on other traders, not Gould’s condition.
The Post reports a director present confirms Jay Gould broke down at the Missouri Pacific meeting. A Sun special notes Gould went driving from his Irvington country seat with his doctor in attendance. many visitors asked after his health but few saw him on the road.
Savannah Georgia braces as the great strike looms with armed police and armory guards. Hundreds of replacement workers from New York arrive, guarded at any cost, as twenty thousand cartridges are distributed to deter disorder. The city faces enormous financial loss.
A special committee of the Business Men's Democratic association fixed October 27 for a grand mass meeting at Madison Square New York. Ex President Cleveland and Governor Hill will attend and address the gathering with John Carlisle and Senator Gorman among speakers.
Reported at Central Music hall after a secret Clin-na-Gael convention lasting overnight. Delegates, aided by password tickets from Larry Jordan of Camp 20, hear committee reports delayed and recess taken to 2 o clock. Secretary Sutton presents league records showing anti Parnell sentiment and clashes with Learne methods.
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