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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1889

Page

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Epitome of the Week Domestic News Roundup

A broad domestic survey reports a Columbus fire loss of 150000, a mass whipping near Sibley Illinois, leadership changes at Nashville and Providence, factory strikes in Paterson and Chicago, suicides and drownings, and multiple disasters. The week includes swindles in St Joseph and Columbus, boiler explosions, weather floods, fatalities, and extensive fire losses across several states.

Governor Larrabel Proclaims Reward for Elkins Killers

Governor Larrabel of Lows issues a proclamation offering a reward of 500 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of John and Hattie Elkins of Clayton County.

Larrabel Lows John and Hattie Elkins Clayton County

Prohibitionists Nominate Governor Candidate in Virginia

The Virginia Prohibitionists met in Lynchburg on the 18th and nominated Thomas E. Taylor of Loudoun County for Governor. Obituaries note the deaths of Joan P. Morton in Louisville and Count Lro Scuwas in Beachmont for soldier relief. Governor Nic Holls fixed September 3 for a Louisiana election, and other political moves include appointments in the Treasury and Pension Agency. The Massachusetts Prohibitionists set a Worcester convention for September 4.

Virginia Lynchburg Thomas E. Taylor Louden County Joan P. Morton Louisville Joan A. Locan New York Europe Trave Youngstown Count Lro Scuwas Beachmont Mass Nichols North Carolina Treasury Department Kretz Wil Iaam Jate Knoxville (Tenn ) Journal Nic Holls Louisiana Howard J. Gay Harrison Fort McDermot Nevada Prohibitionists New Jersey George la Monte Bound Brook Sharon Nelson Dewey Wisconsin Cassville Wis CaPain John Ouiver Michigan Norway Mich Epwarp E. Ranpsrn D. D Newark N. J Massachusetts

Advent of a Fire Rears Death Toll and Destruction

Reports from China describe a Lu Chow blaze burning for twenty three hours, destroying eighty seven thousand dwellings and killing over sixteen hundred people. Other notes include crop damage in Colorado, a New Jersey court finding against a common scold, and various legal and political items from 1889.

Livarnine Georgeville W. L and W.H. Churchill Alpena Mich Breton Boston New York Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Indianapolis Washington American Association Louis Brooklyn Athletic Baltimore Cincinnati Kansas City Columbus Louisville Western Association Omaha St Paul Minneapolis Sioux City Denver Des Moines St Joseph Milwaukee Reading Clearing Houses United States Frackville Michael McGrath New York City Moses Weil Braidwood Braceville Coal City Ill Dodge & Olcott Chemical Works Jersey City N.J St. Nicholas Savannah National Editorial Association Detroit Edgerton Hiram Hoadley, Jr Newman Hoadley St. Helena Neb Skletons Robert Marvel Ind Tommy Williams Agnes Gray's Lake Galion Rockford George J. Sussmitch Aupitor AL Graham Lebanon C. F. Coleman Parkersburg W. Va Rrchard Hyatt Indiana Stephen Brupy White River Anderson Charles Hosier Scott Todd Lake Winnebago Wis Japa Jomun Clark Georgia Smithville Joax Ross Clay City Powell County Sweetwater Wy. T Jim Averill Kate Maxwell Mahanoy City Shenandoah Reading Railroad Dan Martone Covington S. Carriwricnut Topeka Kan Tur New Jersey Ohio Hattie Gibson Heron David Heron Jonesboro Tenn Corea Heron H. Kelly E. Strawbridge & Co Henry Hover Blue Hill Frank M. Brown Henry C. Richards Peter Hasborough Colorado River Marble Canyon Lorenzo D. Baker Jamaica China Lu Chow Colorado Mary Brapy Little York Rupert Marve Pike Township Graner Murty Brazil Joan Murphy Tur Vanderbilts Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Epison Kemmler Electric Coronel Roger J. Paes Times-register Marion N. C Pirrsourngh America Joan GL. Sullivan Atake General Boulanger Count Dillon Henri Rochefort France

Tremendous West Virginia storm devastates Morristown

A cloud burst along the Little Kanawha Valley wrecks Morristown killing and injuring residents, with extensive river floods across Ohio and beyond. Reports list the Kiger brothers, Bailey, Orville West and others among the dead, and note wrecked bridges, ruined crops, and widespread property loss exceeding 100000 dollars.

West Virginia Morristown Parkenssure W. Va Little Kanawha Ohio Isaiah Tucker Ohio River Harris Ferry Baltimore & Ohio Kanawha Station Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore Londonderry Tucker Creek Jake Kiger Joseph Thomas Bailey Orville West Richardson Farm Kanawha Tygart Valley Tygart Chesterville Clay Oneida Enterprise C. Martin Burning Springs J. W. Smith Preoria Lake View Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road Edwards Station CincinNati Ohio Canal York Street Central Avenue Lancaster Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Logan Georgesville Franklin County Marysville Hecht Works Alpena Mich W.L & W. H. Churchill First and Wales Streets New York Mohawk Valley West Shore Herkimer County Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Utica Norwich

Fatal Collision Ties Eastbound Freight and Express

A collision ten miles east of Greensburg Indiana on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line killed an unknown man and severely injured Postal Clerk Cochran. The freight train broke in two after the crash.

Greensburg Ind Here Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Cochran

Two Lives Lost In Kenosha Boat Capsize Tragedy

Kenosha Wisconsin July 20 Friday afternoon Richard Lyman son of a retired merchant and Miss Bertha Head daughter of A A Head a lumberman were drowned when the rowboat capsized on the lake. Both belonged to the city’s best society.

Kenoswa Wis Richard Lyman Bertha Head A. A. Head

Pilgrim Monument Headed for Aug 1 Dedication in Plymouth

Plans for the Pilgrim Monument dedication on August 1 at Plymouth Mass are outlined. The 45 foot pedestal supports a 36 foot Faith figure atop Plymouth Rock with reliefs and figures representing Morality Education Freedom and Law. Funding comes from multiple states and individuals including Oliver Ames and Roland Mather. Notable attendees include Governor Long and ex presidents. a parade, speeches, dinner, ball, and firework display mark the event.

Plymouth Mass Old Colony Faith Plymouth Rock Heaven Delfa Haven United States Oliver Ames Commonwealth of Massachusetts State of Connecticut Roland Mather Hartford Conn John D. Long Law Richard Warren New York Pilgrim Society N. P. Banks Massachusetts John T. Heard Masonic Grand Lodge Nathaniel B. Shurtleff Boston William T. Davis Grand Army of the Republic Masons Odd-fellows W. C. P. Breckinridge Kentucky John Boyle Oreilly Long The Harrison Hayes Cleveland Blaine Ingalls Evarts Hoar Carlisle Randall Lodge Banks Pilgrim National Monument

Gained Their Liberty Two Desperate Convicts Escape Ohio Penitentiary

John Hill and James Davis escaped from the Ohio penitentiary after drugging a guard and night nurses with morphine, then tore through the hospital to reach the roof and flee in citizen clothing. Davis is noted as a government convict for counterfeiting.

Ohio Penitentiary Columbus John Hill James Davis Davis

Pittsburgh Salt Company Stands Against Salt Trust

The Pittsburgh Salt Company refuses to sell out or form an agreement with the North American Salt Company. The trust plans to crush the Pittsburgh firm if possible when operations begin January 1. A company official says they will defend themselves and rely on consumer patronage.

Pottspurecu Pittsburgh Salt Company Salt Trust North American Salt Company Pittsburgh Central Salt District

Deadly floods sweep Ohio River valley and beyond

Reports from Ravenswood and Morristown detail extensive devastation from cloud bursts and record floods. Dozens dead, homes wiped out, and livestock lost as waters surged through Pond Creek and surrounding valleys. Officials estimate losses in Jackson County and other areas reach into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Kanawha Ohio New York Dakota Parkersburg W. Va Ravenswood Jackson County Pond Creek Edward Blanco Richard Black Thomas Hughes John Lockhart Hughes Morristown Tucker Creek Joe Jacob Thomas Kiger Martin Lawless Little Kanawha River Lee Creek Clate Creek Big Tigart Creek Wirt Elizabeth Tucker's Creek Elk Poea Charleston Lancaster Hocking Valley Sugar Grove Hocking Canal Athens Cincinnati Washington Gallion Crawford County Lake Gray New Jersey Northern Railroad Ridgefield Park N. J New York, Susquehanna & Western Sturais D. T Samuel Layster Whittewood Layster P. A. Brigham Fort Mead

Queen Victoria's health prompts Prince of Wales to assume duties

London July 22 The ailing Queen moves to assign state tasks to the Prince of Wales who would in that case use the title Prince Regent and reside at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with the Queen staying at Osborne and Balmoral If carried through Prince Albert Victor would gain Marlborough House

Arran Scotland Constantinople Roche’s Rapids Ottawa Ont Canadian Northwest Dakota Line England Prince of Wales Lassily Sonora Paris Hungary Vaudel Paper Pontarlier France London William O’brien Lord Salisbury Kelly N. M Alpha French Village N. 8 Hayrtan Hippolyte Port Au Prince Londony Victoria Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Osborne Balmoral Prince Albert Victor Marlborough House

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