21 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1889
Page
1
The Amsterdam New York businessman Daniel Carmichael was arrested for forgery. Early October revealed forged notes totaling 31,600 dollars in Farmers' National Bank funds. New notes continued to surface, bringing the total forged paper to about 110,000 dollars.
Fifteen inmates overpowered a guard and used him as a shield to break from the Huntsville Texas penitentiary. Several reached the wall using a prison ladder but guards returned fire. One convict died and three were wounded.
Last week the Congress of Catholic Laymen met as delegates gathered. Ex torn Carroll on taking the chair stated the congress has two great aims the glory and progress of the Catholic church and the continued prosperity of the American people.
15,000 people attended Barnum's opening night at the Olympia. The crowd gave a hearty, unprecedented reception for a circus in Europe, cheering as Barnum was driven twice around the track in a Victoria carriage before the performance.
Theron J. Blakeslee Co. picture dealers in New York face about 200000 dollars in liabilities. Noyes Crabb Co. painting dealers in Boston made an assignment linked to Blakeslee firm. Proceedings indicate widespread financial distress in the art market.
Actress Mme Modjeska under Edwin Booth contract is said to seek annulment amid charges of ungentlemanly and unchivalrous conduct by Booth.
Colonel W. W. Thompson a famed Albany lawyer has eloped with his typist Bertha Benton aged 20. The sensational romance unfolds leaving colleagues shocked as the couple disappears together.
A flash powder explosion at Wiley & Wallace in Philadelphia instantly killed Wiley Lippman and Rhinedollar and the firm member Joseph Wiley. Kidd died soon after. Alfred Moffett and Thomas Haslam were injured with Moffett in serious condition.
Jake Kilrain will plead guilty the case against him for participating in the Richburg prize fight. The hearing is set for Monday December 9 in Purvis Mississippi. Kilrain's supporters plan to lobby for a light fine to avoid a county trial.
Reports describe a clash between the French and Eversole factions at Hazard starting November 7 at 4 PM. The fight lasted fifty two hours with three or four dead and several wounded. About fifty combatants faced fifteen on the opposing side before Eversoles retreated when ammo ran out.
Wichita capitalist IF R Stone vanished after midnight Saturday near downtown. He is reported to be financially well off with several thousand dollars in bank and an estimated net worth around two hundred thousand dollars, much of it in solid loans.
The National Grange convened in Sacramento California with delegates from nearly all states. Worthy Master Brigham delivered the annual address urging stronger laws against food adulteration and condemning abuses of the ballot box.
The dedication of the Catholic University of America in Washington D C occurred in a downpour with many ceremonies omitted. Exterior decorations remained impressive while interior decor was simple. The event featured a Mass in the chapel with Most Rev Satolli present and Rev R Gilmour delivering the sermon.
The article notes ten days in snow blockade between Emery Gap and Folsom New Mexico with miners and animals suffering. Seventy five men at Mt. Dora cut off for two days and nights. some sheep were eaten to survive. Total deaths reported nine with additional missing persons. Dispatches say a broader blizzard cuts across Southern and Western Kansas as winds shift northward.
Official November returns show corn yields averaging over 26 cents per bushel with high quality west of the Mississippi and a Missouri valley lead in both rate and quality. Potatoes average 76 bushels per acre with Michigan at 78. Eastern and Middle States report poor Irish potato yields and quality. Reduction in corn quality across large districts may quicken consumption and reduce spring stocks.
The Washburn-Crosby Milling Company faces loss of its Minneapolis business, as its lease expires in September 1890 and an English syndicate holds an option on the property. With that likely closing, Duluth is being considered as a new location for the firm.
A sensational sermon in the City of Mexico by Archbishop Ryan last Sunday advocated the right of Catholic writers to criticise priestly faults. The audience and clergy reactions sparked widespread discussion and fear of excommunication in response to such criticism.
At the Pacific Coast Trotting Horsebreeders Association meeting in San Francisco Sunol a 3 year old owned by Senator Stanford trotted a mile in 2 10l g breaking Axtell’s former record Sunol began erasing Axtell’s 3 year old mark by shipping the record without a break.
Three toughs commanded to move on by Officers Cox and Walsh fired five shots striking both officers. The two lawmen were dangerously injured but survived. the attackers fled the scene in St. Louis.
Announcement states Mrs William Cassius Goodloe will apply for appointment as collector of internal revenue for the Seventh District of Kentucky following the death of her husband. The filing signals a bid to fill the vacant position.
A lone highwayman held up the Coos Bay stage in Oregon last week. He cut open letters and registered pouches, rifled them of their contents, and handed them back to the driver. He thanked the driver and wished him godspeed.
The president departed Washington unexpectedly for a ducking excursion in Maryland last week, traveling with former Senator Sewell of New Jersey. He may be away several days, with the length of his stay tied to his hunting luck.
Miss Adeline Hord, a highly educated young woman from Fleming County, Kentucky, died by morphine self harm after parental opposition to her engagement with a chosen suitor. The tragedy reflects family conflict and social pressures in a prominent local family.
Peter Jackson defeated Jem Smith, the English champion, in Linden last week. Smith was badly worn down and resorted to a foul to halt the fight, which the Australian won on the stoppage.
Report suggests David Wield's death at Spokesville Wisconsin was staged as self harm but may have been murder first by unknown assailants to conceal the crime. The story notes suspicion of foul play surrounding the fatal act and subsequent hanging.
An estimated 1800 to 2000 people gathered at Waldheim cemetery near Chicago to commemorate the execution of anarchist martyrs. The Sunday observance drew a cross section of men women and children.
The Rochester City and Brighton Street Railway Company has been sold to a syndicate of Pittsburg Philadelphia New York and Rochester capitalists for 2 175 000 dollars.
Mrs. Neumeister of La Crosse Wis attempted suicide by cutting her throat. Doctors believe an apoplectic turn caused the act and that the loss of blood saved her life.
Near Lockeford California preacher c A Ross shot and killed his wife and 8-year-old son then killed himself early today. The motive remains unknown.
William H. Fursman, a Pontiac Illinois real estate dealer, has skipped town and investigators say he obtained large sums on forged mortgages.
Friday night in Boston Massachusetts Edward M Trendel a Milwaukee native and Harvard University student was arrested for the larceny of signs from a business building.
The Lord Mayor's Show in London marked the 700th anniversary of the mayoralty with a glittering pageant. The ceremony highlighted ceremonial splendor and public festivity.
Governor General Corona of Jalisco Mexico was stabbed by an unstable man and died soon after. Corona, a prominent Mexican figure, was acclaimed for his leadership and public service.
At a Montgomery Alabama convention last week the group of Southern lumbermen declared in favor of Chicago to host the world exposition.
President Harrison has signed and issued the proclamation declaring the territory of Washington to be a state in the Union.
In Butte Montana Judge De Wolfe deferred ruling as Moffatton Democrat and Hamilton Republican vied for the bench. McHatton Democrat seated himself, ordering Sullivan to convene. Hamilton and Republican claimants left after the interruption. Hamilton seeks a mandamus from the state supreme court. Across states, Ohio governor race Campbell Democrat leads Sforaker Republican by 10,870, while Pennsylvania state treasurer results show Boyer Republican 341,244 Bigler Democrat 280,318 Johnston Pro 22,401.
New York builder James D. Leary, famed for the Joggins raft, prepares a second gigantic timber ship. Expected to exceed 750 feet in length, 45 feet wide and 45 feet deep, it will use 28 000 sticks, weigh at least 11 000 tons, and feature six masts with fore and aft sails. Construction will take months and require a large outlay.
Kingston Rhode Island has long supplied the presidential turkey and this year George C Leonard of Providence arranged a fine fowl from Mr Whallys flock at Kingstown. The bird will reach the White House on the evening of the 27th.
The Manhattan Club governors at their regular meeting considered charges against Frederick Gebhard for bringing George Work into the club in an offensive condition. After mild censure they decided to let the matter rest but warn Gebhard never to repeat the act.
The charred remains of Mr. and Mrs. Svenke Torgson were found in their burned residence near New Sweden Minnesota. Investigators deem the origin unknown but suspect robbers due to a suspected cash hoard at the couple's home.
Deputy United States Marshals Wilson Reed and Carlson recovered from Cullman county after capturing and destroying one of the state's largest illicit distilleries. The cave hidden operation ran for years and produced 240 gallons daily.
Anthony Joseph, a congressional delegate, plans to reintroduce his enabling act when Congress opens. Delegates from Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico tacitly back an omnibus bill to admit the four territories at the forthcoming session.
John Dawson of Terre Haute Ind celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday. He has thirty grandchildren sixty four great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren nearly all of whom attended the celebration.
A young woman about 25 years old, described as handsome and well dressed, killed herself near the lodge keeper gate at Shaw's Garden in St. Louis. She wore a gold ring bearing the initial H.
R G Dun and Co reports sustained health and high confidence in business with record crop prospects. Wheat and cotton yields appear to set new records, corn outturns exceed prior years by large margins, oats also peak, and meat gains offset potato and fruit shortages. Business failures total 265 versus 267 last week and 261 the week before. Compared with last year, the figures run higher.
A private Rio de Janeiro cipher cable says a revolution has broken out in Brazil aiming to topple the government and set up a republic. The army backs the move and a provisional government includes Rendors da Fonseca and Benjamin Constant.
About a week ago an elderly man was robbed near Beauregard by the Stanford brothers. They fled but were captured in New Orleans and brought back to Hazlehurst for trial. A mob of about 200 from Beauregard with Claiborne and HindsCounty men took the trio from jail and hanged them.
The will of John Crerar of Chicago is admitted to probate. He leaves substantial bequests to friends relatives and institutions and the residue amounting to about 2 500 000 dollars to establish a library in Chicago.
Egypt's cotton crop reaches 3,000,000 bales while the Chippewas cede 116,000 acres in Minnesota to the United States. Chicago proposes a nations congress for the world’s fair and Denver hosts a 4,000,400 monthly silver coinage request.
A collection of Iowa news notes reports Joseph Henehel vanish without trace while his family awaits answers. Other items cover a Fontanelle market find of lion cows after Holloween, a Muscatine woman fending off an insult, Dexter pastor J H Morrow’s death, and mining talks in Lehigh. Also noted are violent incidents, court verdicts, and a large Iowa dairy gathering in Mason City with talks on dairy testing and farm prosperity.
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