19 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
1
Reports describe a fierce wind at Toledo that blew the Maumee River from its channel leaving the riverbed dry. An odd census notes the Bible letter counts, while Eva Goldman, described as anarchy’s arch-priestess, is jailed for urging violence against the rich in New York.
A Boston jury recently awarded $40,000 against Asa P. Morsz who is 75 years old. The plaintiff Mrs. Van Houten is an 83 year old widow described as not pretty.
Joan Hooker husband of Isabella Beecher Hooker resigns from the post of reporter of the supreme court of Connecticut after thirty six years in the position. The long serving official leaves with a career spanning decades serving the court and readers.
The Minneapolis Tribune suggests an English syndicate should consult the United States before purchasing Lower California and annexing it. It notes the United States already has more deserts and sandbars than it can use at present.
The list ranks Mercury at 35,592,000 miles Venus at 66,184,000 miles Earth at 91,450,000 miles Mars at 189,811,000 miles Jupiter at 875,692,000 miles Saturn at 72,157,000 miles Uranus at 1,758,869,000 miles and Neptune at 2,745,998,000 miles.
Elections will be held in Pennsylvania for state officers Massachusetts votes for a governor and state officers New York elects state officers Ohio state officers Virginia and Mississippi pick state officers Nebraska chooses a supreme judge and Iowa votes on a legislature and state officers
Authorities urged rapid action to capture looters who stripped valuables from cyclone and flood victims. The editorial condemns the thievery as inhuman and calls for severe punishment for perpetrators.
ABKAMNAM LINCOLN is said to have a living counterpart in Brewer Maine alderman Samuel E Stone a carpenter by trade and noted for whiskers and facial features resembling President Lincoln.
In year 3800 the English speaking population rises from 20,000,000 to 125,000,000, while German grows from 30,000,000 to 70,000,000. The Mussians are similar, and the Ifrench increase from 1,000,000 to 50,000,000, indicating English dominance in business communication.
Chris Benson, famed as the United States pioneer engine driver, is an inmate at a Philadelphia hospital. After 59 years serving the railroads, he now relies on charity though he remains in fair health. He once held the throttle of the first U S engine the John Bull on May 27, 1829, over the Albany and Schenectady line.
For more than ten years Miss Susan Friend of Prestonburg Kentucky has been in a sleep or stupor from which nothing can awaken her. She fell ten years ago striking her hand on a sapling stump. the wound healed but later she grew morose and weak and eventually lost use of her legs. A continuous drowsiness followed and she has stayed in bed ever since.
A Massachusetts divinity student lured to Denver by a supposed wealthy widow’s marriage prospect fell prey to a hoax. He let greed guide him, tried a confidence game, and learned a harsh lesson about prudence and scripture. If he borrows enough to return home, he’ll likely be wiser from the experience.
Seven weeks after leaving New York with forty eight aboard, the Atlas steamship Alvo disappeared near Sandy Hook. A lifeboat later found near Jamaica confirms a sinking. insurers abandon hope and prepare to settle claims from the missing vessel.
ITARLAN foresees future quarrels between the United States and Great Britain to be resolved by a commission of the highest court judges from both nations. He says calling in foreign arbitrators would be unwelcome, urging the two English speaking powers to first seek peace by their own joint court before appealing abroad.
Detailed senate and house actions in October with debates on the silver purchase repeal Geary Chinese exclusion and related bills. World fair totals reach 17.6 million admissions with nightly incidents and disasters noted in various states.
The 11th grain stocks show wheat 63,275,000 bushels corn 8,804,000 oats 8,988,000 rye 140,000 barley 1,509,000. The U S gold reserve stood at 86,899,008 dollars the lowest on record. Clearing houses reported 9008 810 207 in week totals with declines from 1592 figures. Ten day business failures hit 323 with nine month totals 11 174 versus 7 878 last year.
The Vigilant led early and won the 80 mile contest with a 3 hour 53 minute 52 second finish as Valkyrie trailed. In other news a bank cashier’s fraud at Lockport, N Y totals 100000. Providence bankers suspend. Vigilant defeats Valkyrie. Multiple tragedies and disasters follow with deaths, wrecks, and a Great Lakes gale battering vessels and prompting fatalities.
JupeE Huppson moved to quash indictments against sellers of rice beer and liquors under the state dispensary act, arguing the dispensary feature is unconstitutional. The report also notes personal unions, a major fire in Waynetown, a fatal train collision in Jackson Alich and a tragic house fire near Minot, and a World’s Fair railroad ride on the John Bull train in America.
Reports list proposed electoral reform in Austria extending voting rights to 3 million. The Singo Maru wreck near Japan with 22 of 28 passengers drowned. A train robbery on the Transcaucasian line near Batoum costs lives, money stolen, and brigands at large. Germany bars further East Africa expeditions. A storm sinks a mail boat between Rousay and May, two boatmen and a family perish. Brazil moves toward monarchy amid diplomatic terms. Guatemala's president declares dictatorship and calls new elections. Iran Mexico clashes leave eight dead. The Marie Henriette collides in the English Channel, six crew drown. The Brazilian president acts against insurgents, and the yacht Interprise sinks at Owen Sound with two drowned.
The United States senate introduced the Wtha bill to control the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads until all government debts are paid. The silver purchase bill is under further discussion. The House passed a Chinese exclusion act amendment by 167 to 4.
The Senate debated the Sherman silver bill with McPherson and Conkrell urging repeal while Voorhees and Stewart argued against it. Over several days, roll calls and quorum concerns delayed decisions amid threats of prolonged action and calls for majority rule.
The McCreary Geary Chinese exclusion amendment would extend registration six months and require a non Chinese witness. it broadens laborer scope to include mining and petty trades. Geary argues against extra burdens, cites costs and treaty issues. supporters cite justice and enforcement, while critics warn of political backlash and potential constitutional tests.
A misplaced bolt derailed the east-bound Fort Wayne limited near Waiting Indiana on Tuesday afternoon. The Pullman train, crowded with Philadelphia fair-goers, plunged off the track between South Chicago and Valparaiso. Engineer Jack Christy sacrificed himself by applying brakes and perished. Fireman Warner died buried under the engine. Five other trainmen were injured but not seriously.
Scarcity slows apple supply as Michigan Missouri and Illinois crops fail. Wisconsin fruit is scarce and priced around 3.50 per barrel. Chicago merchants expect more New York Maine and Colorado imports. J R and F P Keene top turf winnings with 282987.
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