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16 May 1889
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
1
Cronin Hunt and Pattersons’ Absence Stir Local News
The article notes Dr. Cronin remains hard to find and mentions the unidentified gentleman who struck Billy Patterson. It also cites social strain in Germany and a 100000 coal miners strike as broader context, alongside Iowa druggist certificates and Elgin butter sales data. Rainbow-Charge Brice denies aiming to lead the Democratic Party after Barnes, while Bishop Potter’s centennial sermon draws sharp criticism, with some papers likening him to Burchard.
South Provides Most Election Contests For Next Congress
The New York Mail calls thirteen of sixteen contests from the South a significant fact. The Chicago Times reports that star route frauds are due for exposure in Washington, which would stain the late Democratic administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The
New York Mail
Chicago Times
Washington
Delaware county Republicans consider Leeds for Lieutenant Governor
Prominent Republicans in Delaware county discuss bringing forward Senator Ed Leeds as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. George Bancroft, noted historian, advertises his saddle horse for sale due to declining health preventing his usual riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Ed. Leeds
That County
George ‘Bancroft
Fourth class postmasters resign en masse in open letter
In a dramatic move one hundred thirty six postmasters quit in a single day, sparing Col Clarkson the duty of dismissing them. Separately, Oklahoma’s Sioux land may open for settlement by September at $1.25 per acre, attracting speculators. Father Damien is praised as a selfless leper priest who sacrificed for Hawaii’s leprosy settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Clarkson
Oklahoma
Roniecen Eee
Damien
Molokai
Hawaii
Father Damien
Wanamaker Reconsiders Penny Postage For Better Service
Postmaster General Wanamaker, once a penny postage advocate, now argues for higher service quality. He notes poor current conditions and irregular mail in many areas, urging frequent, regular delivery and comparing U.S. rates to England, with a shift toward improving service rather than reducing rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Post Office
Iingland
Newspaper duties beyond the job department
The writer argues it is weak to blame news scarcity on crowded job work. Patrons seek column information, not the job department. A newspaper should not suffer for non news content and the job section should be distinct from the main paper.
White Caps execute vigilante justice in Missouri tragedy
Three bald knobbers hanged for violent acts in Missouri case are described as pious men who took law into their own hands after perceived government failures. The piece notes they stepped beyond legal bounds, causing multiple deaths, and warns the White Caps to learn a lesson from the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hutchinson Defines Iowa Railways Policy In Letter
Senator J G Hutchinson states in a Spirit Lake Beacon letter that railways must be under law and subject to state sovereignty. He supports H F 378 and aims for railway commissioners to aid the state while rejecting equivocation from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hutchinson
Spirit Lake Beacon
Republican Party of
Iowa
Senate
Reptile Reflects on Mesozoic to Modern Earth Shifts
In a satirical piece from Popular Science Monthly Otlo Alcyer imagines Alligator Mississippiensis musing on how mammal dominance rose through new arms and brain development while reptiles waned. The essay pairs extinct reptile kings with a brutal frontier scene of an Apache attack on a settler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvenu
Otlo Alcyer
Popular Science Monthly
Town Clock Agitation, Bank Failure, and Local Appointments
Local notes report Marion pushing a town clock while Tama county Bank fails. Cornell College Mt Vernon hosts 400 students. Cascade discusses electric lighting. Cedar Rapids sees a Christian Science school established. Anamosa excited over baseball. Post office changes include E R Crane at Central City and G H Brown at Sand Spring. Supreme Court re hearing Kennedy case set for the 23rd inst. Brown to Wyoming postmaster. Waubeck school matter ends with principal resigning. Several local incidents: barn destroyed by lightning near Manchester. Maquoketa burglary. new trial for Kingsley murder case. Dillon Bronson to study in Berlin. Dubuque Congrega tional church semi centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Tama County Bank
Cornell College
Mt Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Fats and Jeans
E. R. Crane
Central City
M. Sawyer
Kennedy
Supreme Court
J. W. Waite
Wyoming
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Giddings
Manchester
Louis Cohn & Son
Maquoketa
Billings
Kingsley
Waverly
Peter Herard
Cascade
Cyrus Bowman
la Porte City
Congressman Hayes
Clinton News
Newport
Wapsie
Don’t go out of your own state when you go west
A guidance note advises travelers to contact CGM Coxsee in Algona Towa before starting a journey west. He offers to provide destination directions free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CGM
Coxsee
Algona
Towa
Memorial Day Preparations and Local News from Scotcht Grove
Warm weather and abundant rain spark new plant growth as residents note wildflowers along timber walls. J J Milne and wife welcome a daughter. Center Junction’s P Slocum led Methodist pulpit due to illness. Ann Sinclair from Hopkinton visited Independence relatives in Scotcht Grove. Memorial Day observance should be planned early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Iowa
J.J. Milne
P. Slocum
Center Junction
Methodist Church
Mr. McCormac
Annn Sinclair
Hopkinton
Roland Glenn
Viola
Independence
Horn killing method exposed by local letter writer
In a Sacrapress letter, W Brazelton accuses Hanff and others of advertising horn killers. He describes using cheap saws and a potash caustic method to remove horns on calves, claiming success on his own stock and offering his account free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanff
W. Brazelton
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Burchard
Neighborhood News
G. H. Brown
Sand Spring
Leonard Leffelholtz
Waubeck
Thomas Abbey
Prairieburg
John Paul
Onslow
H. E. van Tyne
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Geo. I. Crouch
Farley Advertiser
Joseph
B. F. Paul
Tipton
Vane Hoots
Sarsapariva OO
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G. I. Mood & Co
Lowell
Mass
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J. L. Gardner
Ceneral Undertaker
Eurnidure
First Street
Railroad
Jones County
H. Schipman & CO
Wm. Ayres & Sons, Philada
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NEW Tailor Shop
Richard Zacher
Prop
J. R. Stillman
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Roswell Miller
A.W. H. Carpenter
ChicaGo, Milwavagen & St. Paul Railway Company
G. Taugen
Davidson
Lovell Street
Pete Ieman
Ysa
Nti Stiritha
Dunham Street
Horn Killers
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