23 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1892
Page
1
The report outlines multiple Iowa incidents including the drowning of ten year old Frank Mulqueay, deaths from illness and accidents across Keokuk Clinton Dubuque and surrounding areas, a notable court dispute over church property, a proposed world’s fair display, and various local misfortunes and arrests.
A tornado struck northeast of InptaNa Poris at 6 pm causing severe damage. The new state fair grounds ampitheater was demolished while about six large barns were destroyed. Numerous houses reportedly demolished along the storm path as aid efforts begin. In Springfield Illinois flood relief contributions total 11090.26 with 7820 disbursed to various towns including Chester, Dagonia, Wheatland, Penault, East Cape Girardeau, Mitchic, Silbourn, Naples, Wagner's Landing, and Belleville.
Carcaco June 17 grain markets opened with strength led by corn. July wheat traded around 7 1 2 cents, then back to 78 1 2, with a recovery to 7840. Corn rose to 6 10 or better for June, July between 484 and 493 cents. Pork and ribs opened 59 to 10 higher, then retreated from last night levels. Closing quotations follow.
Carcaco June 21 Cleveland appears set for the nomination on the first ballot unless a radical change occurs within 48 hours. The field is scattered and weak, with Owens of Kentucky likely to be temporary chairman. Gov Boies of Iowa stands as a clear, admirable figure in the Democratic camp, while the convention moves toward Cleveland with little real opposition and final action expected in about seventy-two hours.
Senator John M. Palmer of Illinois reached Chicago on a late Baltimore and Ohio train with his wife and party including Kerr and Sergeant-at-Arms Yoder. He stated his aim is to keep the Illinois delegation from opposing Cleveland and to see Illinois vote as a unit for his presidential choice, hoping for victories in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Connecticut Indiana and part of Michigan.
A quoted political figure states a preference for the Democratic party to elect a president without New York's aid. He claims not to fully grasp Chicago's current situation and notes plans to consult Illinois delegates, which could shift his stance. The remarks emphasize strategic electoral considerations and potential attitude changes after discussions.
Washington dispatch notes Democratic leaders leaving for Chicago and many Congress members predicting a looming quorum problem. Senate expected to meet tomorrow with possible adjournment. House plans to reconvene midweek and may adjourn again by Friday or Saturday. Senator Hill remains among few prominent Democrats in the capital.
Keystone men meet at Catcaco as the unit rule fight starts and tears run high. Ex Senator Wallace says the state convention cannot smash the unit rule, but the national convention may reverse its action. Marrity warns the minority factions will be decisively beaten in the delegation and in the convention.
Twenty four Virginia delegates are evenly split between Cleveland and an unnamed rival. The opposition has not united on a single candidate, but the majority appear to back Gorman. Twelve delegates are pledged to the current popular candidate, reflecting lingering alliance platform objections and questions of availability.
From Pueblo it is learned that Pueblo Gunnison and Pacific railway rights have been transferred to Missouri Pacific. Appraisers assess coal lands of Colorado Fuel and Colorado Coal and Tron, with consolidation planned to place George Gould in control of a merged coal empire connected by a direct line to Pueblo.
Washington June 14 to June 20 recaps include the death of Representative Stackhouse and memorial adjournments in both chambers. Senate debates on free coinage and the silver bill are noted, with action deferred. House reports on fortifications, tin plate duty reduction, and river and harbor conferenced, ending in adjournment. The 400th anniversary proclamation passes Senate joint resolution.
A fragmented notice lists excursion options across several states and provinces with an all inclusive round trip fare to New York on July 4 and to Cincinnati and Detroit, with full particulars available through T. A. Barker and Burton & Quincey Railroad offices at 222 West Fourth Street Kirkwood and Des Moines.
Our St Louis letter notes the national Furniture Workers Convention selecting St Louis for the next gathering and cites officers from the city. It covers progress on the new Union depot site, material sales, and a Chicago to St Louis electric road project with expert comments from Prof Nipher and Wellington Adams, plus reflections on city clubs and the tariff debate featuring Ed Pardridge and the farmer’s protections.
A disastrous Illinois Central wreck near Galena Illinois killed engineer Stanley and imperiled several others. Heavy rains swollen streams twice normal size and caused the Lead Switch embankment to fail burying the tracks before an extra freight from Freeport sped into the danger at a sharp curve. Stanley perished beneath the locomotive while fireman Schofield escaped. conductor and other trainmen narrowly escaped death.
In Chicago on June 6 Judge Woods ruled for Hostetter Company against G A McKee over imitation Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. McKee ran a West Madison Street department store selling counterfeit bottles with original labels but tampered caps and cut rates. The court granted a perpetual injunction with costs after arguments by Clarke for the plaintiff and Dabns for the defendant.
A New York World report highlights a notable betting story involving Chicago respondents and a bettor known as the first sora. The piece discusses public interest in the outcome and implications for local betting practices.
A Republican editor, buoyed by self-satisfaction after a lengthy defense of tariff policy and pensions, suddenly faints upon realizing he omitted coverage of the Cobden Club’s alleged alliance with Democrats to defeat the high tariff. The scene unfolds in his pressroom as the foreman and crew bustle.
The McKinley tariff discussion centers on tin-plate output. Conservatively, about thirty tin-plate works are operating or being built, with many workers. The tin-plate circular from C. & M. Weneh & Co. sheds light, noting nine months to March 31 show American tin-plate at one percent of imports and equal to three days’ consumption. Of nineteen firms, twelve buy cut plates for tinning, four make Bright plates, and prices exceed imports even with the tariff. The argument for protection leaves room for doubt.
A 1892 World almanac review praises its 468 pages as a compact encyclopedia and directory. It covers official, political, commercial, legal, sporting, Masonic and other subjects, calling it the cheapest shilling's worth and a monument to American enterprise.
Boston whispers recount an incident at the Tavern club where a house committee member admonished a youth. After a brief talk on club proprieties the lad pulled his cravat, revealing the words This man was talked to death, leaving a chilling note on his dismissal. Gandor and a quip from Harper's Bazar are also mentioned.
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