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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1894
Page
3
A public letter from a U S congressman discusses tariff reform, noting the bill's flaws and improvements. He defends Democratic stance, condemns trusts, and argues for free raw materials to boost American industry and reduce costs for workers and consumers.
Wasnixdton August 28 The tariff bill passed after a lengthy struggle that drew broad public interest. The law took effect at midnight without the signature of President Cleveland as the 16 day limit expired.
Washington report notes Representative Wilson, chief figure in the Ways and Means Committee, preparing for a September or August action as he guides key fiscal measures. Proceedings indicate potential committee moves under his chairmanship.
Gorman identified as Billy Williams in Deerfield killings is linked to H Griswold a Manchester Assurance inspector known for a dual life. His wife, once Mrs Jordon, now calls police. Police pursue Griswold amid a string of depredations. case details emerging as past life and crime merge.
Fog shrouded northern lakes as electric cars No. 2 and 8 collided near Whiting, injuring many passengers. Motorman Charles Mashine of car No. 8 died. A separate tale recounts Mrs. Riddicton’s abduction and torture by two men, including threats to her child and ransom demands as investigators pursue leads.
The Times reports an imperial edict from Tien Tin denounces Chinese officers for misconduct of troops during outrages against missionaries. It orders beheading of actual murderers of Rev. James Wylie and directs rebuilding of destroyed chapels at local expenses plus compensation to relatives.
Aug 28 Curiaco Attorney General Moloney will serve an amended bill of information in quo warranto proceedings against Pullman Palace Car Company officials today He plans a new line of attack contesting the companys right to run the saloon business on its palace cars
Washington August 35 The published statement that Charles L Glasscock has sued for absolute divorce from his 30 year old wife naming Senator Stewart as co respondent has given gossip a morsel to roll under their tongues The senator states the case is one of blackmail.
Levi P. Morton returns from abroad and says he has been urged by many friends to run for governor as a Republican candidate. He will give the question serious consideration.
In Frankfort Indiana the P E Kramer sawmill and manufactory exploded tearing the mill and coopershop. Engineer Jark Vermillion and laborer William Jackson were killed and six others injured. A 2000 pound boiler section destroyed nearby structures. The mill faced a prior boiler blast about three years ago. Nearby fatal kicking horse accident reported near Somerset. In Bloomington a man orders a coffin for his living mother, revealing she is alive.
A waiter named Long died after being drawn into a 1,000-bushel wheat bin at an Indiana elevator yesterday. The fatal accident occurred when a station created in loading cars pulled him into the bin, where he was smothered.
Report details a mastodon discovery by cistern diggers in North Liberty. The item touches on local curiosities and mentions various small incidents and people from Indiana towns, including arrests, shootings, flights, and family disputes, all from a single newspaper fragment.
A powerful wind sweeps the Sea of Azov causing ships to founder near Negack Meguinly and Marinopol. Many fishermen are drowned and the town of Marinopol is said to be nearly destroyed with an estimated death toll well into the hundreds.
Aug 23 wakaner on notes a gay city parade with 10 000 men expected to form the line as the president and others review. Last night in Convention Hall Dan ters and Knights in uniform delivered addresses amid deaths of Congressman Shar of Michigan and Indiana figures. Indianapolis eyes next effort as Minneapolis competes for the event.
After a Chicago conference with a Pullman strike committee Governor Altgeld issued a proclamation urging state residents to aid 6,000 destitute people. He said relief may require funding from government resources and called on counties to cooperate and on the public to contribute.
At yesterday's Sons of Veterans session in Davesfort Iowa the major measure amended age of eligibility from 21 to 18, broadened camp visitors to include all honorably discharged sailors and soldiers, and allowed division commanderies to set permanent quartermaster headquarters. The meeting also restored removal appointee rules and affirmed post officers transfers within divisions.
Proma Illinois August 28 The revenue office closed at 4 pm with 327698 for the day far short of expectations. Great Western contributed 670000. A loan of 3500 000 cited as an order from a distributing company advanced funds. Totals since the law’s passage reach 241071 leaving 2500000 gallons unpaid at Peoria warehouses. The trust did not pay tax on any roads at Pekin yesterday and holds about 1700000 gallons in bond there.
Indianapolis reports Governor Matthews refuses to mortgage his property to raise money for the state militia. The note and details of the loan are unclear in the fragment, but the governor asserts there is no intention to misappropriate funds or divert assets.
Report from Searme Washington August 23 details a deadly gas explosion in a Branklip Franklin mine shaft on the sixth level. Fire crews recovered bodies as rescuers worked amid smoke and hazards. Sixty miners were trapped or entombed with 37 confirmed dead and many pregnant workers among the victims. The Oregon firm that owns the mine faced investigations as authorities sought the cause and safety failures.
An explosion of gas caused a coal mine collapse near Ashland Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. Victims include Frank McCon, a miner, his wife and five children, a driver and another miner. Eight others injured with severe burns and injuries to several workers. The blast toppled coal and dislodged material at the Gilberton hill site.
In Ceeede Colorado on August 25 four miners died in a shaft fire. The victims include Thomas Eversole and Archie Dowell both married, Hugh Fay single, and Charles Proctor. The blaze melted shaft housing and cable, causing burning debris to fall as the men ascended the shaft.
A bridge collapse at a ravine in Pa mounts park precipitated 59 people to the ground. About 20 were seriously hurt with broken ribs and fractures among several victims. Five named individuals from Kansas and New York sustain multiple injuries while others suffer bruises. In a separate incident Charlie Rutherford, 10, was saved from drowning after being snagged on a high wire. he escaped with a burned hand.
In Broox.yy Aug 2 last night John Huber a glassblower attacked Mrs Louisa Nehing after she refused to elope with him. He shot her in the left breast and fired two more shots before killing himself.
A prominent Alabama Republican reports the Kolbites will convene a parallel legislature at the regular session to choose a Moran successor and leave the rest to the next Senate. They expect the resulting Senate to be Republican and nothing else will be attempted.
Advices from China report maltreatment of English women missionaries in Ceylon tied to placards accusing foreigners of plotting to poison Chinese to avenge friends lost to plague in Hong Kong.
The steamer Newcomer raced to Philadelphia last night with a cargo of sugar and papaya, arriving to beat Uncle Sam's strong box watchdog. Revenue stood at six thousand dollars, marking a sharp early advantage in the anticipated law regime.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference expiring senatorial terms and official notices. The text suggests regulatory or appointment actions pending as of a date near December, with mentions of units and entities likely involved in civil or military administration.
A collage of brief items from Chicago and elsewhere including duels, politics, crimes and records. Notable mentions: De Marcus and Fournier found dead in Central Park from bulllet wounds. Tennessee Republicans adjourn after credentials hearing. Corbett-Jackson match negotiations with New York parties seeking gubernatorial and legal updates. various sports pace records and a wide range of political and criminal notes.
Market report shows quotes for corn oats and various cattle and sheep grades. Receipts light with occasional shipments. prices range from 1.25 to 7.40 in lambs cows and hogs, with openings and closings noted for several months and futures contracts.
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