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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1893
Page
5
The Bluffton Banner of Bluffton Indiana presents its publication details and publisher credit for Allen, Allen and Allen. The notice provides standard newspaper masthead information for readers and advertisers.
A major blaze behind Gertleman's saloon in Leipsic rapidly destroyed shops on Main Street including Stechschultes tailor and Schweitzer Parlette shoe store. Powder stored at Edwards Bros. hardware ignited fears of larger explosions as Deshler fire crews arrived to contain the inferno. Estimated losses around 75000 dollars, insured.
An explosion at Pain's fireworks amphitheater in Manhattan Beach New York injures seven men. Joseph Purcell of Brooklyn suffers severe facial and limb injuries and is not expected to survive. James Egan Henry Henderson Joseph Lawler Frank Ben and Syd ney Hamm of Sheepshead Village sustain facial and bodily burns and bruises as they were loading an iron explosive when the device detonated.
O E Taylor a prominent student at the Ohio formal University drowned while bathing in a deep stone quarry near Ada Ohio His companions failed to reach him and called for help Several hundred students and citizens joined a hours long rescue effort finally recovering the body and notifying his parents in New Hampshire New Hampshire authorities were informed of the tragedy.
Dr. Lewis Beery of Canal Winchester suffered a severe horseback incident. He was thrown across a fence while trying to hold the frightened horse by the bridle and trampled, then carried home in a bruised comatose state and treated by Dr. Short who called the case serious.
At Lima Ohio Edward Christer Jr charging a soda fountain the device exploded tearing his left leg below the knee and causing possible internal injuries The blast shattered nearly all windows of Christen's bottling works in the scene.
Miss Maud Warder, a young woman living a few miles north of Peebles Ohio, was attacked by a vicious cow while milking. Before help could arrive she was gored about the breast and back, clothing torn, with injuries likely to prove fatal.
Joseph A. Lucky a recruit at the United States barracks in Columbus Ohio awaiting trial for attempted desertion tried to escape again and was seriously wounded in the hip by a guard during the attempt.
Herbert Leach aged 28 a switch man in the C H D yards Wellston Ohio was killed instantly when he fell under a moving train.
John C. Koch won Milwaukee mayoral race as Republican candidate by a 3500 majority. Voters turnout was light with under 20000 votes from a 50000 registry. The result reflected the city’s political shift after several years of Democratic leadership.
News reports a cyclone near Conception Missouri with eighty mph winds blowing a house down killing an elderly man and injuring others. In Akron Ohio a German man mortally wounds his wife before attempting suicide as divorce tensions rose and threats were made.
A report notes a violent incident resulting in fatal wounds to a husband and wife. The exact circumstances and location are not detailed in the readable text. Further context is unavailable in the fragments.
A gas explosion five peasant shaft area near Wiskeebarre Pa. fatally injured four men and a boy, with three others seriously harmed. The dead include Abram Walker Frank Beanick John Smith and William Shortz. a Polander died at home and a secondPolander severely burned. Injured include John Gwent and two unnamed Poles.
Estimates from adjutant generals predict a 40 percent larger attendance at the twenty seventh National encampment in Indianapolis this September. Executive director urges prompt applications for hotel, lodging, and barracks quarters to avoid housing shortages during the rush surrounding the World’s Fair.
A northbound freight on the Hocking Valley wrecked at Prospect Ohio. The 63 car load broke into three parts and fourteen cars carrying coke and coal were wrecked. John Bretts of Fort Wayne Ind was killed. Injured include Daniel Sullivan Columbus Ohio Andrew Bloss Fort Wayne William Barnes Columbia City Ind William Francis Somerset Ohio Charles King Columbus Ohio Henry Grassaway Van Wert Ohio a 49 year old veteran of the Thirty second O V I back injuries.
Indiana corn growing rapidly with wheat maturing and harvest begun. clover yields good and rye and grass nearly ready. In Ohio corn cultivated and clover harvest progressing. some barley cut and potatoes dug. wheat filling and maturing with some harvest next week. oats and rye doing well. Michigan wheat improving though light. potatoes and small grains in prime condition.
In Lafayette Indiana prosecutor Wood moved nolle prosequi on sixteen riot indictments including six for riot and three for felony conspiracy and three for assault with intent to murder. Only one riot guilty plea and six guilty pleas for disturbing a meeting remain to be sentenced by Judge Langdon.
A Buenos Ayres correspondent reports President Pena declared not responsible for actions while Dr. Torino declares himself mentally incapable. Army chiefs say the executive would support Congress if a conflict arises. El Heraldo notes tense Uruguay Brazil relations and suggests a revolution may be imminent in Argentina.
A severe storm lightning strike severely damages a farm house six miles north of Pinckney Michigan injuring seven people inside. One 14 year old boy suffered a shattered foot another lost an eye and remains in critical condition likely to die. The seven occupants were in the house when the bolt hit.
The Methodist Episcopal church through official representatives decides not to boycott but to keep the World’s Fair exhibit open on weekdays while closing it on Sundays. The commission of clergymen and laymen led by Bishop Merrill of Chicago was appointed by the last general conference to decide the church’s position.
A Ringling Bros circus tent in River Falls Wisconsin was hit by lightning killing eight and injuring more than twenty. The dead include Clarke Mapes Eugene Reynolds J A Glendenning and son O A Deans and O P Wigin s 14 year old son Curt Ald r idge s 12 year old son and an unknown boy. Injured names could not be learned as they were removed by friends.
F T Day formerly president of the Plankington bank disappeared after the Grand Jury investigated the bank's failure. He went to West Baden Indiana for his health and has not been seen since. Assets cited at 44000 with liabilities near 500000.
The Supreme Council of the order of United Commercial Travelers met in Columbus Ohio. During the last year $12000 dating for indemnity were paid at a cost of 26 cents for each dollar disbursed. The membership is 2800 in fifteen states.
Secretary Lamont issues order dissolving the military court of inquiry linked to the Ford's Theatre disaster. Civil authorities to handle the ensuing case and investigations.
Fire in Chicago likely killed Murray Nickels and colleague Wiles Puhrwork. The blaze consumed the drug and spice plant premises, leaving charred ruins and unknown motive as investigators begin inquiries.
A Klin engineer at the Big Four shops waited for the pay car and was found an hour later with his head mutilated and a bloody hatchet nearby. He had just received his pay and given it to his wife before lying down. Police report no clues to the killer.
J W Schmidt, 64, longtime head of the Cleveland Police Department, designs his retirement after 36 years of service including 22 years as chief. He came to the United States with 1848 German revolutionists and built a notable career in law enforcement.
The General Christian Missionary Society Board orders the Corresponding Secretary to find a different city than Chicago for the next annual meeting and to work to remove or close the Society's exhibit at the Columbian Exposition as well as those of other departments.
Samuel Algire a bridge carpenter for Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company died when a pile driver weight slipped from its anchor at Wolcottville Indiana. The mishap crushed Algire and severely injured two companions in a brutal industrial accident.
Fred L. Kent of the First National Bank of Ellsworth Maine is announced as a defaulter for 19000 dollars with 10000 covered by bond. The bank loses 9000 but remains financially sound. The loss is attributed to stock operations. Kent confesses and will surrender to justice.
Senator Sanford died at his country home in Palo Alto California around midnight after a day of normal health and a late drive on his stock farm. His valet found him dead in his bedroom around midnight.
Uprising erupts in San Salvador targeting President Ezeta's regime. Banks suspend operations and will stay closed until peace is restored amid protests over Ezeta's harsh methods.
A boy playing with a toy pistol in a barn in Gibson opposite Frederick town N B started a blaze that consumed eighty dwellings two churches the Canadian Pacific Railway station six general stores and two public halls leaving 125 families homeless.
Mrs. Mary Brainard of Michigan City Indiana, a sister of Silas Baldwin of Cleveland Ohio, inherited 850000 under his will after an attorney informed her of the bequest.
Peter Weimer of Detroit attempted to ride a Lake Shore freight at Butler Indiana. He slept between two cars and was thrown beneath the train. Doctors fear he will not recover from his injuries.
The Chicago ordinance banning pool selling and book making outside race track inclosures within the city limits is sustained by Supreme Judge Wilkin. The city seizes a stronger position to close pool shops.
Edward Kelly and J N Clothier law students and Howard Rivard and Camille Mug nan medical students from Joliet College drowned when their boat overturned on a lake. A fifth student who remained in the boat was rescued.
John Deam a prominent farmer living near Mongo Lagrange County Indiana was struck by lightning and killed instantly. The sun was shining brightly at the time making the event notable in the local report.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in the Deshler will case that full blood brothers and sisters inherit before half siblings. The decision added nearly a million dollars to the estate of William G. Deshler.
The 10-year-old son of Ernest Meissner of Caledonia wis was killed instantly by a bolt striking the barn doorway. The father and a hired man nearby were knocked senseless but expected to recover.
Thin Will Retire It. T. Crane & Co., timber dealers on Eastern avenue, Cincinnati, have assigned to C. W. Baker. Assets, $350,000. Liabilities, $150,000. It is said the firm was desirous of retiring from business.
Garden City gossip describes Chicago near the stock yards and river industry. The South Branch of the Chicago River, nearby tugs, and a major packing firm occupying seventy acres with 3,500 workers are noted. Visitors may tour packing houses with a guide, tracing meat from pen to loin as cattle move to slaughtering houses.
A reader is invited to imagine a voyage from the Chicago Stock Yards along the harbor. The scene includes docks quarries tanneries brick yards and wood and coal wharves plus the canal inlet and the planned drainage ditch linking Lake Michigan to the Gulf. The trip highlights Chicago’s industrial might and the wood and coal trades and lumber trade centers.
A descriptive overview of the Chicago Stock Yards highlighting its vast yard complex, ventilation enabled jail facilities akin to Joliet, and the meat packing industry as central to Chicago’s prosperity. Also includes brief notes on heat-related incidents, bank failures, strikes, and other city and world events.
A spectacular circus near town center suffered a deadly lightning strike on a center tent pole. Seven people died instantly and seven more were injured as panic swept the crowd. Ringling staff aided the wounded while the menagerie roared amid chaos and mournful stares at the fallen.
A powerful wind, rain, and hail storm hit Stanberry Missouri at five pm destroying Judge Maston’s house by lightning, killing William Cummings and three Doyle family members. A cyclone passed south of St Joseph with Lake Contrary resort damaged and crops harmed, and Polk Nodaway and Atchison counties report severe storms.
The obituary notes Senator Leland Stanford of California dies at Palo Alto residence from heart failure after prolonged health decline. Born March 9, 1824, he rose from law practice to governor, railroad president, and U S senator. His endowments include the Leland Stanford Junior University. An earthquake shock is also reported in South Carolina.
Trainload of refugees arrives in Duluth after Sunday night fires left Virginia Merritt Mesaba and Biwabik in ruins. Fire raged for weeks as forests burned with little rain causing widespread deaths injuries and millions in losses across northern Wisconsin including Sanborn and Minersville.
A roundup from Indiana reports farmer Washington Brunemer killed by lightning near Franklin, four horses of Hon. Anthony Stevenson killed by lightning, a Madison bakery owner dying of heart disease, and multiple rail and mining accidents. Other items include a child burned by lye, a boy swallowing lye, a jail suicide in Anderson, a buggy crash near Wabash, and several deaths from falls and injuries. Additional notes cover railroad work progress, patent awards, and a land company boom near Muncie.
A coroner's inquest in Wi examines a theater disaster. The jury finds criminal negligence linked to contractor George W. Dant, superintendent Doreer, and an engineer over Frederick B. Loftus's death from head and body wounds after a fall from damaged floors at the Known ss building. The verdict cites the government's record in the case.
Jury verdict finds that ongoing pension division work and unsafe excavation by George W Dant in a War Department building led to a pier collapse and floors crushing workers in the observed theater disaster. It assigns blame to lack of skilled supervision and maintenance. Warrants were issued for several men named in the case.
An Edgerton riot leaves Louis Boyer and Hugh Coye dead. The event comes amid a wave of unrest with political and military maneuvering reported across the United States including Cleveland acting as arbitrator on a Brazil Argentina border dispute and army officers assigned as Indian Agents.
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