25 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Sioux Valley News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
1
A westbound through freight collided with an eastbound train near Maple River Junction. Engineers and crews escaped as cars telescoped and wreckage blocked the line. Fireman Wright and other workers were hurt, with derailment and extensive damage reported across lines.
A dramatic naval incident unfolds as the Egyptian Monarch rescues a burning vessel the Loodiana after a collision at sea. Captain Beyenat Wile and the crew face peril with lifeboats lowered and confusion over survivors, while the Monarch pursues the blaze and searches for any mayday signals amid a hailstorm and heavy seas.
After lengthy discussions, Louisiana Democrats approve a proposal to set a presidential primary for April with wide primaries to reflect state factions. The plan aims to unify the party, allow direct votes in one statewide primary, and schedule related details soon amid spirited debate.
A late night session at the Confederated Institute Conference revealed credentials issues as delegates from numerous groups struggle to gain inclusion. Organizers note additional bodies like the Women’s Alliance and various reform unions knocking for admission amid unclear group names.
Sensational report from Panta on February 2 describes a French army officer’s young lover, Tallien, who defied public opinion. After a violent dispute with the lieutenant, she leapt from a balcony and hanged herself, leaving the street stunned.
Iowa Des Moines Feb 17 to 236 The senate debated the Schmidt local option bill with Schmidt announcing a vote tomorrow Missouri and Reiniger proposals spurred debate. The speaker and committees discussed charges about a newspaper report and a house resolution to investigate. The legislature coverage includes various bills on governance finance and elections.
Patrick Harrigan, one of the Immortal 600, aged about 85, arrived at the southern Illinois penitentiary for a one year sentence after pleading guilty to assault to kill. He spoke of the Crimean War with clear memory of Inkermann and Sebastopol and claimed St Louis as his home.
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