26 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1889
Page
1
Illinois and Pennsylvania Republicans begin party conventions to choose nominees and set platform positions. Delegates gather to vote on statewide ticket candidates and policy priorities amid regional campaign dynamics and party unity efforts.
At the Illinois Republican State Convention Franz Amberg of Chicago was nominated for State Treasurer on the second ballot, Dr Edwards was re nominated for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and other nominations followed for University Trustees and court clerks. The platform urged honest ballots, anti fraud measures, civil service reform, protective tariffs, and public education with parental rights preserved.
Heavy rainfall floods northern Iowa causing widespread railroad damage with sixteen bridges washed out between McGreen and La Crosse and trains halted. Other towns report record rain, washed bridges, and delayed service as rail lines from Burlington to Milwaukee face extensive washouts and closures. Local brief items note political conventions and industrial protests amid the widespread disruption.
A foot bridge from a steamer to a landing stage at St. Jean near Brest collapsed. Hundreds fell into the sea and seven bodies have been recovered. Many people remain missing as rescue work continues.
Illinois Central officials and employed unions clash over pay and policies as a broad walkout spreads from Chicago to Centralia and Cairo. Engineers and conductors back the strike while management warns of a full system tie up within 24 hours. Fresh turmoil arises as Big Four traffic disruptions and perishable freight fears mount in Anna and East St. Louis.
Nine Chicago residents collapsed from heat with three fatally. A Saarbrucken colliery blast killed three. The National Editorial Association opened its Boston convention. A Lima refinery explosion killed two. Colonel Leffel elected alderman in Springfield. Prussian Finance Minister Von Scholz resigns. Two killed near Buffalo, Tennessee after church outing. Knights of Labor in Nebraska adopt independent political action. A farmer’s son fatally shoots himself in Burr Nebraska. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce urges five million silver dollars monthly. Cerrillos fire destroys all business district. loss estimated at one hundred thousand dollars. The President signs militia allotment bill. Illinois share $20,925.42. Canadian tax on Chinese immigrants yields $7,241. immigration rises. Henry S. Ives buys land near Jack’s Lake and seeks rail access. Valencia cholera disease confirmed, origin uncertain. U.S. internal revenue up $10.6 million year to date.
Ohio auditors report general revenue receipts for the current year will total about 3.32 million dollars, well below the 3.51 million dollar appropriations from the last legislature. The shortfall implies an empty treasury early in the year. Also notes the death of Rev Daniel Chapman near Independence Iowa Illinois border, and a note that the President will travel from Washington to Cape May for a few days.
Chicago June 25 markets show wheat softer early then firmer, corn and oats weaker to steady, rice firm, barley steady. PORK, LAMPS, and beef values quoted with cash and near contracts, while cattle demand remains fair and prices hold, hogs steady to lower on lighter trading.
Ottumwa beats Monmouth 10 to 6 in a bruising game with two Ottumwa home runs by Joanes and Sharp, four bases on balls, and a key late rally. Murphy injured in a collision with Joanes and replaced by Boland. Umpire Twineham harsh on Monmouth as errors cost them, while Galesburg exhibits strong fielding in the day’s second game.
The Inter State league warned that unless its guarantee money is returned immediately no more games will be played in Illinois by league clubs. Earlier this afternoon nine clerks and nine cigar makers competed in a diamond event, showcasing local skill and forming part of the day’s sports notes.
County correspondence notes a Saturday ball game between the Greenbush club and Roseville lads. The column mentions local events including a Pt Pleasant church festival, drought impact on crops, sprinkler duties, and various residents' visits. It also records multiple property transfers and community notices alongside baseball.
Several cases were heard this week in the Police Court before Magistrate Brady. One intoxicated man spent the day in jail for a $4.80 fine. Another man waited for effects to wear off after a night out. A third was arrested for sleeping in the park. A couple from the south part of the city were fined for profane and indecent language that disturbed neighborhood peace.
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