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Newspaper
Beardstown Enterprise
Location
Beardstown, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1888
Page
2
A long list of brief items reports deaths and launches in Europe and America, theater and stage notes in New York, political moves in Vienna and Rome, arrests in Ireland, and public figures touring Europe. It notes Heidelberg death, a theater attendance in New York, Austrian justice minister's stance, a new gunboat launch in Baltimore, and visits by officials to the Vatican.
A summary of Senate and House actions from mid October discussions on postal service reforms and cost reductions to the Mills tariff bill and presidential vetoes. It notes speeches by Michell Blair and others, conference reports on July Fourth claims and Pleasanton retirement, and a joint resolution for printing Bureau of Animal Industry reports.
Disjointed OCR reads describe varied incidents including a Shakespearean unveiling in Paris, a Paris ceremony, a gas explosion near Wilkes-Barre, migrant arrivals at Castle Garden, a Pittsburgh bank failure, political arrests in Ireland, and multiple unrelated European and American notes. Several names and dates are garbled or incomplete, reflecting a chaotic, multi-location historical record.
A irregular digest notes Mra M E Bivuses of Wavertyla jailed for alleged perjury in a murder trial of County Attorney Kingsley. It also mentions a heart patient from Philadelphia, a Halifax to London voyage near disaster, Brewmasters convention in New York, and various political and naval items including railway deals, elections, and battles on the Chester river.
The report covers a chaotic mix of 19th century items including a Senate committee session, wartime tariff discussions, and a long list of incidents. It notes a resignations, a murder by gun and another by a shotgun, and a fire at a Denver residence. It also mentions an opera premiere in New York and an open railway celebration in Dakota.
General J C Smith chats from Galena as Jacksonville asks for no more aid for yellow fever. Wisconsin court verdict awards Mrs Been 14000 against Kimberly heirs. Danville grand jury indicts two highway commissioners for conspiracy over bridge work. Central Dental Association lists officers. Numerous new money order offices designated across the state. The colored Masons hold their Peoria convention with officers elected. Amphitheater collapse casualties increase though no deaths reported. Bloomington court awards Eliza Mashburn 5000 for unlawful arrest. Various reunions, offers and notable city incidents fill the week across Illinois.
Judge Allen G. Thurman formally accepts the Democratic nomination for Vice President. He urges re election of President Cleveland, denounces tariff excesses, argues for tax relief on essential goods, and promotes lower living costs to aid laboring Americans.
Pittsburgh Pa October 14 Depositors gathered at the Farmers and Mechanics Bank corner of Eighteenth and Carson streets after a card announced the bank’s woes by order of the board. Assignees JWH, Sore HOO Berg and 8 Cunningham hold the assets while stockholders face double liability. The bank, organized in 1868 with capital stock, had shown a $130,000 surplus last year and was once deemed safe though fears grow over South Side contractor withdrawals.
Oct 15 report from Dexver Colorado states the Depot Hotel at Las Ves was burned down by four o clock Saturday morning. Guests and staff lost clothing and baggage but lives were saved. Loss totalled seventeen dollars and a start of the investigation.
A brief sketch recalls John Wentworth a Chicago leader of the West and former mayor and congressman. Born in New Hampshire he built wealth and influence, promoted public schools, and backed specie resumption. known for the steam fire engines and warcry Liberty and Economy.
Minneapolis court hears the full Wheat Steal story as Director Holmes details a scheme tied to D Monk & Co and their bookkeeper W G Harley and elevator foreman Charles Mason. Overloaded cars moved wheat to the firm, with proceeds shared among conspirators. Mason and Harley were arrested. Holcomb fled as Monk & Co failed.
A Toronto dispatched editorial suggests Canada may back down on the fishery dispute. It notes Ottawa’s stance favors conceding transshipment in bond to allow American fishermen access to Canadian routes for forwarding catches, arguing Canada’s rights could be waived under altered rail carriage conditions.
Walter Reeks, a Sydney naval architect, plans to design a yacht for a wealthy Australian challenger to the American Cup. He meets with Henry Wo Feabody & Co in Boston and will visit New York and other yachting centers before returning to Australia.
Lawrence Bourse was fatally injured and Bob Smith severely hurt when a large fireworks load exploded on a wagon as they fired roman candles. The incident occurred near a turf rally setting with crates of fireworks and wooden wagon debris scattered after the blast.
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