11 May 1883
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1883
Page
1
A brief note urges travelers and residents in Ta localities to maintain liver health to prevent bilious attacks and general illness. It cautions against excess alcohol and alcohol-related intoxication while emphasizing moderate wine intake and avoiding intoxicants.
Secretary Folger said a very knotty issue in bonded whiskey arises from importing distillate exported without internal tax. The question centers on whether the tax is due before removal from bonded warehouses or upon reimportation, with implications for whiskey owners shipping to Bermuda and returning to New York. The matter affects whiskey interests as debates over sections 2500 and 4300 of the Revised Statutes continue.
A Kansas City dispatch reports Dodge City facing a clash between authorities and lawless elements following an ordinance to bar women of ill repute from saloons and streets. After arrests, a gambler fired at an officer and a posse arrested several lawyers. they were released as order was restored and peace reigned.
Fire from a lightning strike at the Standard Oil Company works in Communipaw destroys half the plant. Tanks explode in sequence, sending burning oil across yards toward the river. Fire crews sustain heavy losses while trying to contain the blaze as rail lines and a long trestle bridge burn. Casualties include six missing firefighters, and total damage is estimated near one million dollars.
Special Agent Tingle Joseph EB Searles of New York and ex-Congressman Spaulding of Michigan join a commission appointed by Secretary Folger to investigate Hawaiian sugar imports under the treaty. They will likely visit Portland and San Francisco, hearing from Hawaiian officials and consulting sugar trade leaders on its scope and impact on the treaty.
Congressman Bland from Lebanon visits Planters and discusses agriculture on his farm. He hints at a possible Speakership chance if Blackburn cannot serve and favors a mint in St. Louis to save transportation costs, noting broad Western and Southern support.
J T Muscourt reports May 11 ol Bates commands forces moving to capture Splechees, encamped on Pecan Creek ten miles west, expected to arrive by 10 a m. Today. Some parties sold stock to Splechee men without authority while Agent Tufts issued an order stopping shipments from the nation.
A bank ruin a few miles north of Parthen Missouri has yielded skulls and bones as search continues. No clues explain the remains and residents remain curious about the cause and age of the discovery.
Portrayed as a major weather event, a nocturnal storm drenched the region with heavy rain. Rail traffic faced delays, the Fox River rose five feet, and overall damage reached about $7,000 with significant impact on the area.
Troy Missouri May 11 news reports the death of Daniel Horn a local farmer struck by an electric current while working in his field. He had recently secured a life policy worth 1000 dollars with the Triple Alliance a new local organization formed by town leaders.
At dawn yesterday a section of ground caved in at the Main Street foundation where Thomas B. Needies is erecting a business house. Workers rushed to aid and extricated the trapped man before serious injury. He remained conscious and able to speak after rescue.
Lawmakers weighed beer and wine license scales amid a lengthy session. Disagreement over license rates for beer wine and general liquor fueled factional tensions as the bill faced potential defeat on a third reading.
The Press Association closed its labors in Cartuace Missouri after a long session. R B Speed of the Nevada Mail was elected president Louis Lampkin of Gallatin News second vice president J M Jacks of Montgomery third vice president L Thomas Commercial Gazette St Louis treasurer. Reservations of thanks to the railroads and citizens were passed. Henry Clay Dean spoke to a crowded opera house audience last night.
At Woarrexton Missouri a painter Valentine Steiner was found fatally struck by a west bound train near 1 AM. He lived in the city and was said to drink heavily with prior statements of misery before death dragged a mile along the track. Fisher Barr alerted authorities after discovering the body. In nearby areas Phillip Leonard 25 a farmer living four miles north of town committed suicide last night after marriage. Authorities report no clear motive. Another note mentions a morphine self administration tied to a personal crisis. death occurred about the hour. A pocket note read When for dead a date and origin remain unknown.
St Louis May 11 The exposition board has decided the public desires a new building and a stockholders meeting will be held to approve raising capital. The by laws adopted by the board are expected to be reviewed at this gathering as additional funds are sought.
In Galatia Ma John Banday reports using Brown's Ironze for general debility and relief. The note reflects a personal testimonial about health benefits and recovery.
Galatia Alabama resident Ma. T. W. Lack reports using Brown's Iron Bitters for general vitality with good results. The brief note quotes personal experience and reinforces the product’s health claims.
New York May It is reported Angelo Cornetti awaiting execution at Sing Sing today received no clergymen Wednesday. Catholic and Methodist chaplains failed to engage him as officials fear possible insanity tests. He spent hours crying, swearing, and threatening keepers as deputies expect resistance during removal from his cell.
St Albans Vermont May 11 The Baptist Church a fire brick structure was totally burned early this morning. Loss about 90000 insurance 10000
A factory incident at Bradley and Currier resulted in a worker’s death this morning. Reported payout stands at $30,000.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a product described as internal external treatment aimed at keeping skin white soft and smooth. It references no poisons or druggists and includes garbled names and dates, with no clear event or entities.
Mrs. Nancy B. Clem testifies that threats and a drawn revolver compelled her to sign documents amid allegations by Mrs. Patton of property coercion. Clem corroborates claims and says she seeks a divorce from her husband to protect possible marital equities. She plans to testify before the grand jury today.
About twenty five claimants gather in Naprotia Sed to confine Dr Thomas Trotter and an attorney as they pursue recovery of the estate. Dr Trotter asserts knowledge of vast wealth belonging to the Trotters including money in the Bank of England and estates in Britain and Scotland. He values the estate at £500 000 000 and traces wealth to speculative gains in India after dying fifty years ago without immediate heirs.
In Eureka Utah a man named Frank James, a Cornichman, was shot during a saloon disturbance after declaring his readiness to confront others with revolvers. Mitchell fired six shots, striking James at the base of the peak. James died shortly after. Mitchell was wounded and arrested as the public mood justified the action.
A gruesome killing near Cuero in DeWitt County description says Johaee Lee was shot through the heart and mutilated to hinder identification. The body was later found by fishermen, with authorities notified and suspicion on a partner named Mitowleh who fled toward Victoria.
In Kansas City Missouri a horse ran wild down a street striking a man near Eleventh Street. The rider Murt & Rupaway Morse was injured. Mr Gage, knocked over, was seriously hurt. The injured man remains insensible and delirious.
Fancy Lake Utah May Tot A Cannon declares his shift toward universal dominion rhetoric in a Logan Sunday address. He claims the organization of this people cannot be confined to a small branch and will expand across hundreds of miles as the saints occupy the entire country.
The readable text notes May 11 and an address 274 Miles Park avenue with a person named Sutton, injuries to face arms and body, and an annex towed. Mentions colors Cardinal Red Navy Blue Seal Brown and Diamond items among garbled fashion terms.
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