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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1879

Page

5

Plague fears and political shifts in late 19th century dispatches

Medial notes report yellow fever fears dented by New Orleans and Louisville dispatches, a $183,000 county treasurer shortage in Oswego NY, and European plague mortality fears. Other items cover bond redemptions, mint director nominations, Senate picks, extreme cold in Canada, pension funding, party conventions, a steamer boiler explosion, a Nashville colored citizens conference, and a fatal railway cut collapse in Kansas City.

Various Ancient Facts and Figures Across Nations

A compilation covers copper tin alloy axes, England’s 177 strikes last year, the distribution of newspapers in Great Britain, and Europe’s early sealing wax. It notes light travel time from the sun, French oyster beds, a surveyor’s gunter chain, New York canal boats and child schooling, canal living in England, and wildlife culling in Algiers with penalties for panthers lions hyenas and jackals.

England Manly Newspspore Great Britain Europe Bengal New York Algiers Onstantine Oran

Murder conviction in 1874 jail case and Wall Street panic note

In Columbus Ohio a black prisoner Sam Hall awaits execution for a 1874 murder, claiming a prior 1872 sentence for horse theft and an escape in 1877, with investigations supporting his alibi. The item also reports a Wall Street stock rise, Gould’s alleged control reshuffle, and broader 1879 global news snippets across horticulture, South Africa, and Europe.

Columbus Ohio Sam Hall Holinds Hall

Congressional proceedings brief Feb 11 12 1880s

Senate reports include Post Office and Naval Appropriation bills with amendments and conference details. House debates on abolition of political dinabiltien and Commerce measures proceed. A select committee is authorized to investigate Cheyenne Indians escape and slaughter at Fort Robinson. Immigration Chinese restriction bill and volunteer abolishment move forward. Justice Blodgett testimony printed. Executive appropriation bill advanced.

Congress Tursday Senate Fisey Fort Robinson United States Jacinisey Judge Blodgett Chicago

Legislation Notes and Debates in the 19th Century Session

The report covers a sequence of House and Senate actions from February 13 to February 17. It notes Kellogg introducing a railway completion bill to San Antonio via El Paso, debates on Chinese immigration restrictions, and various amendments. It also records pensions, appropriations, and memorials, with mention of the Negro Co operative Association and staff changes in committees.

Kellogg San Antonio Nes el Paso Rowereent Grover Atthown Hamlin Mumers Vanco Monin Jinine Thows James Shickt Benaté Allinon Bailey Vard Bouk Biainn Houth Gameton Qoke Dentin Miles Rustim Saris Gordon Grower Ford Donce Eve Rickwort McDonal Theronaxoy Edimonde Fett Hail Oar Hawa Chem Koflong Keynan Moo Peory Owe Orrimon Morrill Ranlolph Withorn Meanin Chartes Monare Hollina Waalleighs Ponaionn Owl Senate Windom Negro Co-oporative Association Bhraveport Tian Loloh Hartridge Sohloioher

Mississippi Race and Political Tensions at Congressional Hearing

Testimony from Gen Reuben E Davis former candidate in Mississippi First District describes threats and intimidation aimed at curbing his speech and votes. Witnesses discuss bull dozing and ballot stuffing fears, while Col Muldrow maintains peaceful elections and Greenback support.

Reuben E. Davis Mississippi Congress Negrosa Democrata Muldrow Witneda Gol Waten William Vaawer Virginia Hving Atberdeen Whig Alcorn Greenbank Okolona Damoceres Amos Jeaders Republicana Democrate J. H. Field Columbus Miss Davis Wnaver Garland Witnena Withees Kirkwood and Teller Col W. W. Humphreys Hoar McMillan Kirkwood Gaslind Wallace Blaine

Iowa Newspaper Column Reflects Wide Range of Local News

The item sketches land deals in Plymouth and Cherokee counties, a fatality from a horse and buggy accident, postmaster changes, court cases and acquittals, a poisoning suicide in Burlington, and various social events. It notes tax votes, rail traffic, and prices on staple goods in St Louis markets. It also mentions local graft concerns, church disputes, and a newly married couple traveling to Southern Nebraska.

Eluding the Truth on Perjury in 19th Century Politics

The piece argues perjury is a common crime, including among elites. It recounts Pelton Marble and Weed testifying they offered to pay large sums for electoral votes in Florida and South Carolina, while asserting no knowledge by Tilden or the Democratic National Committee.

Pelton Marble Weed Tilden Democratic Nation Committee Everett House Democratic National Committee Court of Justice Baltimore Cooper Celton Tilden l Hooper Wood Henca Scott Miy Mr. Tilden Samuel J Secretary of State Selpanenan Bileion I Pa Chicago Tribune Florida Weed Kelapaphet South Carolina

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