25 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Bloomington World
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
1
A condensed weekly digest reports diverse events from Lebanon to West Virginia, noting post office robberies, political arrests, train wrecks, court actions, and notable speeches. It highlights Gov McKinley and Vice President Stevenson tours, Harlem purse winners, a cyclist record, and various local incidents including fires, collisions, and a dramatic eagle incident.
The report lists records and notable results across cycling, horse racing, baseball, and boxing. Tyler set a mile bicycle record at Waltham, Mass, and Kemps, Gavay, Lake, Rowett, Hobolink, Percy, and Lehkind feature as winners. Philadelphia hosts pace and time trials. Nashville holds trotting events. Vienna's jockey club buys Matchbox. Fitzsimmons signs to fight Corbett.
A wire report details multiple deadly incidents and injuries. Rev Ross Taylor home destroyed in South Nyack New York with four children dead and three others seriously hurt. A farmer, George W Jones, is killed at a Roann Indiana railroad crossing. A Muncie Indiana girl dies after mistaking morphine for sugar. Two Illinois Central freight engines collide near Tuscola Wisconsin causing 25 000 in damage and eight hours of delay. Six drainage workers badly hurt by a powder explosion at Summit New Jersey. A Jeannette Pennsylvania freight train crashes into a sleeping car killing two men. Richard If Ulrich a Joliet Illinois shoemaker dies after being ground by a Rock Island train. Mrs Rogers and two daughters struck at a Dorchester Nebraska grade crossing. two killed and one fatally injured.
Republicans from many points gathered at Huntington West Virginia on Monday to hear Gov. McKinley speak on the tariff. In Fort Wayne Indiana Ex President Harrison said hard lines stem from uncertainty over Democratic tariff actions.
Washington reports Havemeyer and Searles, sugar trust officials, arraigned and pleading not guilty to the indictments. The post office department says the Co operative Loan and Investment company of Mississippi runs a lottery. Tense relations with Colombia over reciprocity treaty end with the new tariff law.
Reports detail a jail brawl in Pulloquah LT where three death-sentenced inmates clashed. two were fatally wounded. Other notes include arrests in Columbia for Washington stump robbery complicity, a New Rochelle man plotting to blow a construction crew, and various fatal incidents across multiple states.
Society women of Saginaw Michigan organize a union requiring servant girls to be home by 10 p.m. The move reflects social control measures amid a period of urban reform and domestic discipline.
Six men were buried under bricks and debris when an aging warehouse on Hridge Square collapsed during demolition near Wabasha Street Bridge. Five escaped to a nearby hospital. one man, Schiwidt, survived after nearly two hours of rescue. Injured include Brooniac, EcGexn, 41, with severe scalp wounds. Mungack, ANtenn, 47, with scalp wound and multiple injuries. Men.ex, FkaNn, 54, with head trauma and internal injuries. others unlisted. The site was being prepared for Pabst brewing company warehouse and concert garden use.
An enraged mob surrounded the Genoa jail as Tra Stebbins faced possible lynching after two infant victims, ages 3 and 4, were reportedly assaulted. He is guarded by a heavily armed force since last evening, with local authorities warned to act to prevent a mob execution.
The Indian office received reports of lawless conditions in Indian Territory and urged action to restore order and protect citizens. A proposal suggests placing the territory under martial law and sending troops to deny the outlaws, though this extreme step would only come if all other methods fail.
Reports from Arkansas City Kan Oct 2 tell of ravages as a cyclone tears through Geuda Springs Winfield and Sale City causing extensive damage to structures and leaving trails of debris and alarm among residents.
In New Rochelle near Glen Island a would be blast threatened a shanty housing about 100 Italians. Patrick Riley, 24, a dynamite expert, took nine cartridges and wiring to detonate but was stopped by a watchman. He was held without bail as authorities pursue charges.
A sharp question arises in Chicago about the amount of weevil infested wheat stored in elevators. If confirmed, the bulk of grain in city warehouses could face serious spoilage, affecting prices and shipments amid a tense market.
A broad sketch of the Russian czar's fate, noting secrecy in royal deaths and potential constitutional moves if the eldest son succeeds, alongside a series of regional disasters including a tornado near Genda Springs Arkansas and property losses totaling around 1000 dollars. Reports also cover Debs predicting no more large railway strikes, a smallpox scare in Detroit prison, and Catholic Knights of America activities in Nebraska.
Somrr aged 30 and Sternen with head and body bruises, Scunior aged 48 badly confused with scaly wounds, Wares aged 62 with right arm crushed at shoulder and scalp wounds. Hind the outer wall collapsed. remaining men appeared dead or missing.
Postmaster Wissell orders to refuse to cash money orders and halt mail to the Equitable Savings Investment Company of St Louis. Authorities allege a lottery scheme run by Lowerey, S Simon, and M C Howard. In a separate item, Carl Buaittel, 60, attempted suicide after a domestic quarrel, shot himself and is not expected to survive.
Indicted Cor Murder of Tra Burd, Benton Waniag in Michigan ties Orrin Ludlow and Mrs Tra Sharod to the Allegan killing of Mrs Winds husband on Sept 2. Police say Mrs Murd shot thinking he was a burglar during a residence intrusion. Another line notes Dr Charles E Langdon of New Nerlin died by his own hand in his office after a supposed lovers quarrel.
Herman Richer died by his own action in the county jail yesterday while awaiting trial for the murder of his mother on their farm. The case involved the razor attack and occurred in October at the family residence.
In Caldwell Ohio on December 24 a residence near Car Hale was struck by lightning last evening. Sylvester Yeagle and his wife with two children were killed. their bodies burned beyond recognition. Local officials report the tragic blaze as a direct consequence of the strike.
A dispute between the steamer Charles A. Eddy owners and Norton & Worthington over a 40,000 bushel wheat cargo led the Eddy to sail for Erie with the grain, allegedly weevil-ridden and unowned with no bills of lading. The matter hinges on forthcoming inspection results and will be resolved later. In St Joshen Missouri, grave scandal unfolds as contractor Thomas Tinsley’s funeral casket is found emptied of remains after interment, with earth missing and no clue to the thief.
Kansas City delegates from across the country met to organize a new switchmen's brotherhood. The gathering was introductory with credentials to be reviewed before formal organizing begins. In Cincinnati a fire destroyed Casimer Werle's Wertwood home after he refused firemen entry.
The last New York express on the sapteme line collided with a gravel train in yards yesterday. Engineers and firemen escaped unharmed except for Engineer Fowlkener, who was badly scalded but deemed likely to recover. In another item, Wide loom weavers in No. 7 Waimsutta street struck work as union claims state one worker cannot operate five looms alone.
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