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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
2
A violent wind storm at the White City fair in Chicago caused roof sections to blow in and rain to flood aisles. Glass shattered, exhibits drenched, and several attendants narrowly escaped injury as crowds sought shelter.
A heavy rain and wind storm hit Chicago between five and six o clock. A craft on Lake Michigan was caught amid the squall. Four persons are known to have drowned and several boats were sunk or cut.
A World paper claim that Archbishop Corrigan refused a Satolli order on Dr. Butsell is denied by Bishop McQuaid. He says there is not a word of truth and that Corrigan will not see reporters while staying at Hemlock Lake cottage.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association annual tournament began at 10 o'clock at the county club court in Evanston. The event aims to crown the western champion in singles and doubles with first prize winners to face Chase for the 1898 medal.
May 10 dispatch from Wilkesbarre reports a letter from Reading railroad Vice President Voorhes refusing demands of 20 000 employees for shorter hours and higher pay. Calls go out for meetings of various brotherhoods as unrest grows.
The Treasury reports a gold reserve of 96,985,117 dollars as of the week ended July 10, up nearly one million. Officials expect a soon influx of European gold at the low exchange rate of 4.84 dollars per pound to restore the reserve to 100,000,000.
Chicago salesman J. J. Alexander of Leonard, Atkinson & Co. Chicago was struck while attempting to cross the Chicago and Northwestern tracks at Columbus, Colorado Rapids, Iowa. He was badly crushed and feared unable to recover.
Nels Hoff, a Duluth pioneer and one of the citys wealthiest residents, killed himself with a revolver by shooting himself through the head, according to the report. The tragedy is noted among the citys early settlers and prominent figures.
Montreal July 10. Christian Endeavor convention closes with warmth inside the drill hall while outside a large crowd gathers amid fears of a riot over remarks about Roman Catholic religion. A militia guard and white handkerchiefs create a peaceful boundary, a singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again follows, and resolutions condemn the World’s Fair opening on Sunday. Meanwhile in Germany Emperor William meets Reichstag leaders to discuss a strong army bill and cross-party pledges bolster support.
The report lists diverse items from ports to public health and crime. It notes the Falcon with the Peary expedition leaving Portland, the Olympia towed into Halifax with damaged machinery, typhoid fears in Tronwood Michigan, a teachers’ World’s Fair trip from El Paso, and an attempted prison escape thwarted in Ohio. Also cited are a fatal wreck in Bagley, Kansas cattle fever in Chautauqua County, an Indianapolis to Bedford railroad vote, Otis Dana’s body found in Plymouth, attendance at the World’s Fair, a cruiser trial date, Toronto distillery closure, an Illinois Wisconsin bakers union convention, Springfield charity officials, a St Paul grand jury no indictment, Yale and Sheffield class sizes, Cripple Creek death, LaMar water works dispute and fire-plug shutdown, and a proposed hydrant rental compromise.
The state bank at Shubert Nebraska has failed after cashier G V Argabright fled the country. Investigators report a 21000 shortfall spent on the board of trade and a statement that he chose prison over staying. Argabright also serves as treasurer of the American Bond Company. stockholders will cover deposits.
Indian Inspector Fulson has assumed control at the Muskoner agency after Agent Bennett was removed for a telegram criticism of interior department inaction over condemned Choctaws. Wisdom will take charge once his bond is approved. In Tangier, the sultan’s expedition reports heavy fighting with Hemmaleens and Sarashaens since June 29, with 40 government soldiers killed and further clashes feared.
In MarsHalltown, Indiana, a welterweight bout two miles east of Marshalltown between Jin Sellers of Marshalltown and a man claiming to be Jack Davis of Omaha ended in a draw after the referee’s score.
A Pekin area fire destroyed the residence of farmer Jacob Lohnes on Mackinaw six miles north of Pekin. Mrs. Lohnes and their 18 month old child perished in the blaze.
Andrew Fretz a saloon keeper in Alton was shot and likely fatally wounded by his 20 year old son. The incident occurred in the city and police are investigating the motive and circumstances of the shooting.
Washington July 10 Representative Jerry Simpson flatly denied a dispatch from Topeka stating he would be a Populist governor candidate next year while Lewelling would run for the senate. He challenged the Lewelling candidacy claim as untrue.
A brakeman named Legg was crushed between two cars on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line at Newhall near Crepar Rapids Iowa. He was cut to pieces in the fatal accident reported July 10.
Wimixaton Delaware July 10 Ex Mayor Stansbury J Willey of this city resigns his unconditional tenure as supreme master of exchequer of the supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias of the world.
Sedalia millers report wheat in Pettis Henry Benton and Saline counties will not average half a crop. Crop conditions are poor across the region with yields likely well below normal expectations for the season.
Romy July 10 report that during a reception with the Columbian minister the pope stated America would soon have a patron saint as Columbus is to be beatified shortly.
Baseball briefs report NL games with Cincinnati beating Baltimore 8 to 2 in a nine inning score. Chicago defeated Washington 9 to 6 as McGill and Schriver handled pitching. Umpires Emilie and Carruthers noted. Louisville produced a 7 to 4 win over Brooklyn with Rhodes and Hemming among the hurlers and hitters.
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