14 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
1
Illinois lawmakers are summoned to a special legislative session to address urgent state issues. The move aims to authorize quick actions on economic relief and governance, with leaders signaling decisive votes on key measures planned for the session.
Governor Fifer issues proclamation summoning Illinois General Assembly to meet July 23 in Springfield to address Chicago world fair financing, park use, eminent domain powers, and related appropriations. Proclamation outlines four constitutional and legislative actions for the special session.
A June 14 report from Aberdeen South Dakota details a fierce windstorm near Burch that collapsed a home of George Secord, fatally injuring his six year old son while Mrs Secord was badly injured. The same bulletin covers other disparate items from New York fire losses to congressional nominations and local political updates.
The National Temperance congress resumed in New York on June 14 with debates on creating a prohibition focused national party. Rev. Dr. Deems opposed, Rev. Dr. Carroll supported state driven prohibition, and Rev. Dr. Bascom urged a party devoted to prohibition. Gompers opened the afternoon on labor unions and liquor. He argued sobriety rises with better wages and nutrition, while overworked workers seek liquor. Mrs. Hitchcock spoke on Nebraska’s amendment and Joseph Cook warned that saloon power could force political returns, even hinting at militia if needed.
A Rome private letter says Rt Rev Bishop Brondel of Helena Montana will carry a message from the Pope to American Catholics. The Pope vents about intensified Italian persecution but denies reports he will seek refuge elsewhere and vows to defend the Holy See’s rights to his last breath.
A flood on Bull Creek three miles above Maysville Kentucky carried away the Hessler family residence. Mrs Hessler and her three daughters drowned. The mother’s body was recovered in the river opposite Maysville. the others remained missing as of yesterday.
President Harrison refuses to approve a public building bill, vetoing the measure despite passage in Congress. The move halts plans for funding and construction outlined in the proposal, drawing quick reactions from lawmakers and local officials awaiting federal support.
The article reports on U S Senate and House actions including Davis explaining dependent pension changes, the river and harbor bill totals for Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and the President's veto on a Tuscaloosa building. It covers thirteen appropriation bills totaling about 506 million with notable pension and naval sums and ongoing conference moves.
Herbert Warren aged 16 of Elmira New York killed his father Frank Warren a traveling salesman at their home. The youth said he acted to defend his mother during a quarrel and fired once, hitting his father in the chest. He was arrested and described his actions calmly. The Warrens had recently quarreled frequently.
The trial of F S Tarbell against the Pennsylvania Railroad over $50,000 damages for his wife and three children swept away in the 1889 Conemaugh Johnstown flood ended with a verdict for the railroad. It was the flood’s first test case to assign responsibility.
News briefs report Harvey L. Eames's straw hat factory in Bay Ridge L I destroyed by fire with $75,000 loss. Other items include two trainmen killed in a freight collision near Ottez, a man assaulted and robbed near Cadillac Mich, a Swede in Coldwater Mich hanged himself during wheat theft trial, and an insane man with a revolver in Cleveland.
grain and provisions report from Chicago with patent and flour prices, wheat and corn quotes, oats, rye, barley, pork, lard, and liquor notes. Chicago prices show firm wheat, quiet oats, steady corn. Cairo cattle and hogs show moderate activity with varied prices. exchanges reflect general price levels and cash and future ranges.
Monmouth returned from a road swing with seven wins in twelve games, moving from second place toward first. The squad shuffled roles as injuries and suspensions occurred, with Jones leaving sick and Charley Jones headed home after a standout stretch.
County correspondence from Kirkwood notes Miss Marie Heath Mrs W W Ashley gains fame as actress with nationwide recognition. Other items report home grown strawberries selling at ten cents per quart, pay car arrival for track workers, Monmouth business ties to money, and local social and civic updates across the region.
An old notice touts Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup as a premier blood remedy and includes a testimonial from Mus A. D. Nose describing long suffering from diseased blood and organ trouble cured by the syrup. Prepared by Charles Wright Medicine Co of Detroit and sold by Spriggs & Son and Smith & Dunbar. Also notes a billiard exhibition by R. S. Lowther at J. H. Williamson's East Street parlor and a Burlington Route special rail rate to St Paul for the National convention July 8 to 11.
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