Local and national briefs from The Monticello Express
Died in New York James T Brady a leading lawyer aged fifty four Fenian activity revives in Chicago with upcoming meetings Senate to consider Alabama treaty likely rejection grows Public views Samuel McKee Kentucky seeks House clerk post McPherson and Makley favored Grinnell Iowa lobby on Cherokees Jay opposed Wells Fargo contract fate may be cleared by committee on expenditures postmaster general exoneration anticipated
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James T. Brady
New York
Chicago
Senate
Caugreas
Samule McKue
Kentucky
McPherson
Makley
Ohio
Grinnell
Iowa
Washington
Jay
Kansas
Wells Fargo
Committee On Public
Public Opinion on Railroads and Corruption in Government
A column warns that railroad magnates dominate state and national policy through lobby power. It argues for limiting corporate land grants and monopolies to prevent bribery and preserve democracy, urging swift action against concentrated rail interests.
St Louis Delegation Seeks Steady River Transport Network
New York correspondent reports St Louis delegation aims to boost river transport on the Mississippi from St Paul to New Orleans. A cooperative scheme funds improvements, dredging, and towing capacity to move goods cheaply along the entire waterway. The process includes aligning reliable lines with the St Louis Exchange Bank backing the project.
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New York
Erain i
St Boni
Mississippi
Mississippi River
S* Paul
New Orleans
Keeluk
Uy River
Use $. Louis Exchange Bas
Grain Trade Diversion Risk From New Orleans Elevator
A discussion in New York centers on keeping grain moving at steady through rates to rival lake prices. Ship owners met at the Astor House. Diversion would harm New York and worsen losses for Chicago and other lake ports. A canal linking the lakes and Mississippi is debated as a solution, with emphasis on Iowa Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin grain. Michigan interests are less direct.
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New York
Chicago
Lakes
Mississippi
New Orleans
Iowa
Minnesota
Southernlinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mystery Case Of The Burlington Trance And A Dead Child
Dr Stoddard of East Troy challenges reports of Minn Rausch’s trance at Burlington. He describes a decayed corpse appearance with extreme temperature, sunken eyes, and dried lips, noting sensational tales often arise from nervous imaginations. He argues such stories mislead the public and urges caution.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Kramer
Burlington
Stoddard
East Troy
Lsu
Minn Rauseh
Chere
Cuannes L. Sronparp
Religious notices and church statistics across regions
A compilation of religious data notes extensive church counts and biblical activity. It cites Moravian missions in Greenland, hundreds of churches in the U S and Canada, revivals, Sabbath schools, missionary societies, and notable sermons and consecrations across Boston, New York, Albany, and beyond.
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Greenland
France
Boston
United States
Massachusetts
George L. Chaney
Home Missionary Society
California
New Jersey
Aun
Cumming
Rome
Sing Sing
N.Y
Canada
San Francisco
Bronson
iTudson
Lawton
Saginaw
Mich
Littlejohn
Long Island
Brooklyn
Mahou
Minorca
Ahcong
Hawailan Islands
First Baptist
Albany
Baptis
Montevideo
Amelia
Children’s Axt Society
New York
Old South
Park Street
Shawmut
W. Hvt Murray
Lark Street
Many Iowa Items Highlight 19th Century News Notes
The roundup mentions state topics from Afton potatoes to Council Bluffs widows and Dubuque lead mining. It notes Keokuk Medical College's ninety students, a Council Bluffs hog cull, and Ringgold Record for sale. July 2 dedication planned for Appanance County Soldier's Monument. Waterloo hydrophobia, skating deaths in Des Moines, and other regional items including taxes, disasters, and German language interest.
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Afton
Council
Muscatine
Waterloo
Keokns Medical College
Ringgold Record
Appanance County
Dubuque
Clinton
Des Mois Estusiv
Washington
Ir. PR. Romeo
Ivons
AA Dubuque Tatron
BF Touzell
Wapello
Rey
G Troesden
Cedar Rapids
Gibbonsville
Agh
Council Blll
A.B. Tipton
Elkader
Olo River
Vie Citer
Waterlooo toHave Street Railway and Steam Fire Engine
A fragmented Iowa update notes Waterloo plans for a street railway this season and to acquire a steam fire engine. The item also covers local social events, bank dividends, egg shipments, marriages, and various regional happenings in Keokuk, Burlington, Fort Dodge, and nearby towns.
Singular Needle In Arm Leads To Dire Fears
A Dubuque woman who earned by washing homes suffered a needle fragment injury. The needle shard remained in her arm for months, causing pricking sensations from shoulder to breast and eluding extraction by physicians. Authorities deem it beyond ordinary operation and she fears the worst.
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Elopist
Dubuque
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