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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1883
Page
1
East-bound trains on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific wrecked on a Du Page River bridge near dormer Illinois. Seven cars plunged into the river, one passenger coach sunk ten feet, with passengers rescued to the hospital. at least eight killed and several missing. Rescue efforts recovered John Mellon wedged between cars as cold water endangered others.
In Savannah on May 26 a woman died after a brutal assault as a search party with bloodhounds scoured a swamp for a fugitive described as a roaming motive. The crime sparked a manhunt with officials stating the suspect remains at large and faces execution if found by the posse.
A boiler explosion aboard the river steamboat Pilot on the Petaluma to San Francisco run killed ten people and injured many more near Lakeville in Sonoma County. Passengers, including children, fainted as the vessel careened and sank, with surgeons rushing to the scene from Donahue's Landing.
Washington May session ends amid tears and lamentations from female sympathizers as Bob Ingersoll presents dramatic closing remarks. Ex Senator Dorsey and supporters fill the courtroom while Judge Wylie and Merrick discuss scheduling and the government’s closing argument. Court adjourns to Monday with expectations of brief proceedings.
New York report shows 1150 failures nationwide in the past week. New England leads with 17, the Western region 41, Southern 37, Middle 28, Pacific 183, New York City 7, and Canada 18, as recorded by K G Jones & Co mercantile agency.
Wrew Fete Mo May J D Storts representative from Shannon County contends with J M Minningham Prosecuting Attorney amid a street controversy. The report notes a shooting incident involving an unnamed man, with little detail on outcome or injuries.
In Stockton Lake nine miles from non ice place W F Thompson drowned while fishing. His two little boys aged 9 and 12 were the sole survivors. A pet dog swam with them and was pulled under by an alligator. The father’s body was not recovered after search efforts.
News reports General Crook engaged a force of Indians near Sierra Leakean, the Indians retreated, and Crook pursued them across the region causing swift marching and mobilization.
A young man about age near the scene was killed instantly in a room with a physician present. The two men involved were both colored, and the incident is being investigated.
Tavton Texas May reports that two children, aged four and six, of Paul Foster attempted to light a fire with kerosene oil. The can exploded and the youngsters sustained burns.
An unclear snippet markets Diamond Leves shoes stating they remain as good as new after wear, promising perfection and a 14 week term, though details are fragmented and unreadable.
The report notes New Orleans exports exceeded last year by a large margin with totals around 26 million to 27 million. It also states imports still in warehouses reached 42 million on May 1, double last year and contributing to lower customs receipts in May. Sugar and other goods are expected to move before the June tariff goes into effect.
Herena Arkansas reports on the release on bail of Dr Overton Moore the man charged in the courtroom shooting of Judge Sanders. The Grand Jury indicted him for the attack on the judge and the earlier window shooting near a deputy clerk. Moore a young physician had been living quietly in the country.
The Gazette reports a pest called the wheat bully worm, described by the State Entomologist as a pale green larva about a quarter inch long with curved jaws. Farmers noting infestations observed up to six worms on a single stool of cereal.
A field near the Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Chicago line fifteen miles from the city yielded the corpse of a small man with two head wounds from a blunt instrument. Authorities name Geo ca award Johnson as a suspect connected to Barnum show canvassing. Huntington was struck by a freight train and hospitalized.
In Owingsville Kentucky May 2 Joshua Cox an elderly man was mortally wounded at the house of John Dar in Rowan County by Denohuie during a drinking gathering. A pistol ball struck Cox and lodged in the rib area hindering doctors from removing it.
In Mul Creek Canyon near Ratt Lake Ulah Maa a group of young men chopped trees. A fall bulged a snow bank from above and trapped two workers. One man was pinned by a wedged tree branch and is dead or unaccounted for. Netlwon remains missing as of the latest reports.
News from ForLixn Missouri reports miner Robert Veaghe of Short Creek suffered a serious accident when an open box of glowces exploded in his face, sending debris and causing burns and injuries as he tried to restrain the box. The incident occurred yesterday during sanding and handling at the shaft. Veaghe was treated locally for significant injuries and is in stable condition.
A garbled note mentions Soderstrom and W. tediana et al claiming Beowese Bitters cured their dyspepsia. The readable fragments suggest a testimonial style from a periodical stand, lacking clear dates or places.
Jack Taylor was hanged in Helena Arkansas on the 26th in Meingram Mourroe County following a murder conviction. The execution occurred at 12 15 pm and the condemned man died almost without a struggle. More than two thousand people attended the public hanging.
Major Nickerson lies prostrated and gravely ill in a hospital bed after nervous shock from a court martial proceedings. Doctors fear a severe condition as lawyers from Philadelphia consult, the strain and recent wounds weighing on him amid alleged conviction anxieties.
In May 6 dispatches a confrontation near Park Street ends with George Hodges shooting a black man in the breast during a struggle over a besieged animal. The assailant, said to be violent and suspected in earlier murder, died days later. Sheriff Hodges and local residents describe the event as self-defense.
Five years after Barvon’s body was found in the Cedar River with his hands bound and a whip cord in his throat, Alex Gaham, owner of a nearby low dive, faced detectives who gathered strong evidence but he was not arrested. Last summer he and his wife were jailed in Marshall county for robbery and sent to Anamosa for ten and six years respectively. The wife now says her husband helped in the murder and he will be held to answer.
A young man named Antony is robbed after being drugged in a county saloon. He woke from the stupor with no money left, while a Comanche amber star and a worker in the county may be involved in the incident.
A man reportedly attacked amid family conflict, stabbing his son-in-law during a tense domestic dispute. The assailant and victim sustained non fatal injuries with authorities investigating the circumstances.
The article notes a plan to declare a ship and car load of lumber as timber. Eastern manufacturers are said to back the move as they push for the same treatment for stave lumber and related products.
Report from Averm Tex says John Coal of eburne drank a quart of whisky in eight minutes. He was pronounced dead but Dr P O Coletian treats him hoping for recovery. The incident reflects harsh effects of rapid alcohol consumption.
A jumble of names and claims touches figures from the Marquis of Lansdowne to General Sehenek while noting lectures by elderly speaker Mrs Peateuty and a predicted surge of New York society scandals. The War Department and medical quips round out a fragmentary snapshot of contemporary chatter.
Me J J Lavender of Galatia Illinois reports use of Brown's Iron Hitters for dilation and claims great relief from anemia. The fragmentary note emphasizes personal testimonial and remedy efficacy.
Liquor sellers unite to resist a city crackdown with reform groups and excise boards at odds. They warn licensing enforcement will drive patrons to illicit rooms and threaten to operate under federal licenses if harassed.
In the Pembina Mountain district three miles away small-pox outbreaks have struck. The bodies of Mrs. Gringras and an infant were found locked in a house after death, linked to a domestic dispute with D. T. Gringras. A wife fled recently and later died, while more residents reportedly contracted the disease.
Frosts in Central Timple are unlikely to damage fruit, with small fruit promising good yields this season. Corn planting across McLean DeWitt Livingston and nearby counties is nearly complete and rapid growth is expected if warm weather continues. Acreage estimates show farmers have sown more grain than in recent years.
A Rock Island freight train derailed after a bridge collapse over the Dupage River eight miles west of Jourer Wisconsin. The engine and several crew were injured, two workers and a brakeman named George Mellon reported among the injured. One passenger car and another car fell into the river.
A garbled report notes Davis and wife are expected to arrive home after abroad. Despite a claimed setback, the senator will resume his private life and resume duties at home.
A retail jewelers firm at 74 Fifth Street yesterday faced issues with a claim activity. The record notes confusion in the claim process and suggests the claim was affected by external action, with no clear resolution reported.
The markets show steady demand for cattle with good to fair prices for steers and heifers. Hogs remain in solid demand with prices around $6.80 to $7.10 per hundredweight, while packing and shipping costs stay stable.
In New York market data wheat, corn and oats show mixed moves with June and August terms. Wheat quotes rise to 123 for January and 2266 for August, while oats and meat futures dip and shift through June July and August contracts with varying percentages and year totals.
A lively market report notes dairy and creamery prices hovering at varying levels with some good and fair lots. Chickens remain plentiful with slow sales and steady prices while lead and liver trades show quiet activity and price hints.
An advertisement claims Benson's Skin Cure softens and whitens the skin without poisonous drugs. It is offered for one dollar at druggists.
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