10 May 1894
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
1
The Express notes a broad mix of topics from tax pension rolls cut by death to a claim about milk adulteration in eastern African communities. It mentions missionaries needed in eastern Africa and cites a popcorn concession at the world fair with the speaker claiming earnings to fund new flats.
Bioyenes used for pleasure in France are taxed with a reported 182,276 last year. Bicycles used in business and by tradesmen are not enumerated or taxed. The governor of South Carolina readies to hear any remark from the governor of North Carolina under the dispensations decision.
A German astronomer calculates that 1961 will see no fewer than seven comets. The forecast reflects typical astronomical long-range outlook, with expectations of multiple celestial visitor events in the coming year.
A San Francisco native travels across the nation collecting the remains of his deceased countrymen. When a sufficient number are gathered, the bones are shipped to China as part of a grand undertaking.
A New York paper reports several hundred workers are on the Albany state capitol project which remains unfinished. The edifice has cost 21 million dollars to date, far above the original 2 million estimate, with no clear completion date or final cost in sight.
Bisnor Buyru denies a fixed future migration in his Jerusalem episcopal report. He states about one hundred thousand Jews have entered Palestine in recent years, with sixty five thousand arriving in the last seven years, and warns that a larger influx is imminent. He cautions that no one can forecast migration levels over the next seven years.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson asserts Charles Sumner introduced envelopes to the United States. He recalls seeing envelopes in Cambridge in 1843 after Sumner brought samples home from England in 1840, suggesting envelopes predate the U S postage stamp.
Mrs Belva Lockwood seeks a mandamus to admit her to Virginia Supreme Court practice as a challenge to the state’s rule. Supporters note her resolve, predicting she will press the fight until successful. In other news, Grant memoirs by Mark Twain’s firm earn royalties amid ongoing sales, with total family earnings around 440000 and potential rise toward 750000.
The text lists sixteen states where a medical diploma alone does not license practice and an independent state examination is required. Alabama Arkansas Florida Maryland Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Washington plus portions of Indian Territory are noted.
The st Paul Globe notes that people trust others for gain not virtue and cites a Pullman Co plan granting five, ten, and fifteen year service badges plus uniforms. A state pedagogy council says cube roots should be removed from rudimentary arithmetic. The destruction of New Orleans St Charles Hotel marks a historic loss and a shift in southern life.
A week of Senate and House activity records deaths, bills, nominations, and disasters. Senator Stockbridge of Michigan dies prompting adjournment. stock of river and harbor bills, tariff debate, and naval construction progress mark the period. Notable notes include hangings in Missouri and Illinois, Prohibitionist nominations, wildfires, floods, and a record nugget from Aspen. Gov. Rice appoints John Patton Jr. to Michigan seat.
Wuite attends Gen Coxey trial in Washington and is arrested after declaring his men will stay until their bills pass. Postmaster rule bars liquor sellers from applying, while 1898 US building stone valuations drop over 15 million dollars from 1592. Tur stamps largely vanished with only 8 cent notes remaining.
A bloody riot erupted at the Painter coke works near Scottdale Pennsylvania with fifteen shot including several women. Victims reported as fatally wounded amid chaos and gunfire as locals lurched to aid the injured.
West and South items report Georgia populists set a May 16 convention in Atlanta and Kansas Seventh district Republicans nominating Chester I Long for Congress. Tragic drowning at Keokuk Iowa claimed three lives Carrie McKisonen Hannah Peters and Richard Thompson. Henry Edick dies aged 104 in Michigan. Winttram Penn Nixon buys Chicago Inter Ocean stake for 400000. Tennessee Republicans set August 21 Nashville convention to nominate a governor. American Protective Association reports US Canada membership nearing 2 million with Michigan Ohio Illinois Iowa New York California leading.
Reports recount Mourillon in France losing 1,250,000 in damaged sawmills at the arsenal after a sweeping strike. In Le Bacetet mountains 500 Mexican troops were ambushed by Yaqui bands with about 200 casualties. Greece saw earthquakes devastate nine villages on Euboes and destroy more homes though no deaths were reported. ukine Leoroto opened Antwerp’s Belgian expo. Tuer king of Anyoro fell to a British African expedition delivering a death blow to the slave trade.
Six hour executive session discusses Chinese treaty. Senator McPherson introduces relief bill for Rear Admiral Stanton and Keuarsarge crew. Lodge proposes tariff amendment doubling duty against Britain and colonies and 35 percent on free list. New York New Jersey bridge bill passes. Democratic convention renominates Champ Clark in Mexico Mo. Induced aid protests in Anderson as state bank suspends. Over 200 Indians starve near Ungava Bay. two papermakers drown in Lake Winnebago. acid explosion at Cordite works kills four, injures thirty near London. Steamship La Touraine sets record New York to Queenstown in five days sixteen hours.
A May weekend storm barrage devastated towns across Minnesota Kansas Illinois and West Virginia. Hailstones up to two inches battered Iowa City and Little Falls while severe winds felled roofs and smashed windows. Reports from Wichita Enrontra Arlington and surrounding areas describe widespread damage to barns houses and crops with fatalities and injuries implied in places. The narrative also notes a political speech by a congressman detailing past misconduct and defense of his tenure.
In Washington on May 2 Jacob Coxey and lieutenants Carl Browne and Christopher Columbus Jones were arraigned for violating the capitol grounds act. Browne jailed for disorderly conduct. Coxey initially detained, later released, then arrested while testifying for Browne. Defense urged constitutionality. Judge Miller upheld the act and denied a special trial. Jury seated after lengthy arguments. Major Moore testified Coxey’s intent to speak from the capitol steps. Galvin's Army paid fare to evacuate Wheeling, while in Tacoma industrials seized a freight train near Orting as the army moves under Gen Cantwell.
Col Breckinridge started his campaign for reelection to Congress with his first speech in Lexington Kentucky addressing a large crowd in the city. He outlined his positions and urged support for his bid amid ongoing political discourse.
Bradstreet notes a drop in general merchandise activity across the country as spring trade ends and fall orders lag. Strikes in iron ore and coal, plus regional riots, push idle industrial workers to about 215,000. Some sectors show weakness while others like New England shoemaking and St. Louis shipments vary. California wheat damage appears limited.
Gov Rich appointed John Patton Jr. of Grand Rapids to succeed the late Senator Stockbridge. Patton is a noted lawyer and orator from a prominent political family, popular and broadly endorsed, with regional ties similar to Stockbridge. The nomination satisfies the party and follows strong general support.
Winmmgton Del May 7 Six thousand dollars in notes were stolen from the Adams Express Company safe in the baggage car of train No 396 on the Delaware Maryland Virginia railroad near Harrington. The money was in transit from the National Bank of Milford to the Philadelphia National Bank. baggage master George Raleigh left to cut off the engine, and on return found the safe unlocked the money gone and the safe locked as before. A prior robbery of $100 from the same safe occurred months ago. no clue to the thief.
The First National Bank of Sepania, Missouri, failed to open after a posted suspension notice. With capital of 8.25 million dollars and a 25.03 million dollar reserve, its troubles followed a fake telegram report in a St Louis paper. Depositors are expected to be paid in full. The Kansas Board of Agriculture notes crop prospects improving in April.
A fragment from a historical column notes social advice about friendship health and compliments. It references Ram as a source or motto with brief, cryptic lines. The text reads as a clipped, anecdotal remark rather than a full narrative or event.
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