27 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1889
Page
1
The fragment invokes sweeping reform and renewal through symbolic bells ringing out sorrow and false pride while ringing in truth, justice, love, and a future of peace. It references charity, unity, and a hopeful vision under a new era. The poem hints at a spiritual renewal linked to Christ.
A handsome blonde man and a nervous brunette share glances across meals in a boarding house. After misread signals and a mishap with hairpins and a glove buttoner, a crash reveals their mutual attraction. New Year brings confessions and a reconciled pair as misunderstandings fade.
The State Grange met in Des Moines and elected J. J. Blackford of Algona as Worthy Master D. B. Clark of Council Bluffs as Overseer Robert McCaul of Garden Grove as Lecturer LB. Sheldon of Windsor as Steward. They adopted resolutions urging Chicago as World Fair site opposing railroad law repeal and supporting fractional currency for mail transmission.
At the Hampton session of the Iowa Improved Live-Stock Breeders Association officers were chosen including IH C Wheeler as president and a slate of vice presidents from Odeboldt Marshall Osage and other cities. J W McMulan was named secretary and treasurer.
Near Rolfe G W Marquette a local hardware man and William Kennedy were working at a pump when the ground caved in Marquette fell head first into the wall his skull crushed and brains scattered onto Kennedy who was twenty feet below in the well Kennedy severely injured but expected to live
The governor received the seventh annual report of the Town State Board of Dental Examiners. Since November 15, 1888 twenty graduates have licenses and six permanent licenses were given to non graduates who passed the exam. Total registered and licensed dentists in the state now stand at 547.
The forthcoming report will show ross earnings across town railroads at 37 460070, up from 37 205586 in 188s. Net earnings total 11 861 210, vs 10 098 422 last year, aided by reduced operating expenses after the commissioners schedule tool effect.
The Short Horn Association at Hampton elected James Wilson of Tama as president and named C C Carpenter Webster Martin Flynn Polk D Shohan Mitchell as vice presidents. William Cook Jinny as secretary treasurer with Jr. Draper Washington and C C Barclay Muscatine as directors.
In Scranton Pa December 20 Tron I V Powderly releases a statement on the conspiracy case raised by Edward Callaghan of Scottdale. Powderly says he knew nothing of the charges beyond newspaper reports and notes the dispute centers on a 1887 Knights of Labor committee watching Pennsylvania legislation. He alleges enemies use his name, asserts his innocence, and says he has not been arrested.
Census figures compiled by The World report a sharp rise in taxable property and net wealth since 1880. The article notes total wealth surpassing historic world totals, with vast domestic and abroad investments, and lists state level assessments and growth across Illinois Michigan Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin.
Boston reports first cases of European influenza with widespread symptoms in business districts. Major firms like R I White Co and Jordan Marsh face staff shortages. New York and Philadelphia note rising cases though health boards offer limited data. Detroit sees bank employees ill while money circulation raises concerns. Kansas City records over 100 cases and Paris notes influenza among artists and leaders.
A Christmas cantata rehearsal at Tilden Park School in Detroit ends in tragedy when costumes of gauze ignite from a candle wand. One girl dies, several others burned or seriously injured, with Janitor's quick action preventing a worse outcome.
Five officers and detectives were discharged from Chicago police stations for conduct unbecoming a officer and neglect of duty tied to the Cronin case. Det. Palmer and Flynn Patrolman Ahern Sgt. Kelly and Cunningham lose their posts amid the investigation into police actions.
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