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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1884
Page
1
A violent three day riot in Cincinnati follows the Berner verdict for murder, with mobs attacking the jail, torching the courthouse, and clashing with militia. Reports cite dozens killed or wounded, destruction of records and property, and urgent calls for order as troops restore control and evacuations proceed.
Rioting exchanges with soldiers produced humor and danger on Court and Walnut streets. A young man was shot in both breasts. another man in both legs. At a nearby drug store two men and a boy were shot, one in the jugular, another under the ear. Nine corpses lay in the undertaker’s room as coffins and boxes stood around. A giant man and a handsome youth were among the dead. coroners questioned the heart disease explanation for one death. A colored boy sustained a wound the size of a silver dollar in the breast.
A torn body lay between two white men as gunfire left blood staining clothing. An undertaker's assistant remarks on a fatal chest wound, noting three holes over the heart according to the readable OCR fragments.
Cincinnati report from March thirty describes sporadic gunfire near the market and barricade. Militia opened on Court street at 8 30 with a Gatling gun driving crowds to Vine street. One man wounded on Walnut street, others threaten to arm, saloons close, officials denounce the defiance.
Cincinnati reports show the mob withdrawing as militia fills streets and police resume posts. Arrests of suspicious persons continue while fear lingers and officials guard state property. Deaths from injuries include William Andehock and Henry Niemeyer, with several wounded. U S regulars stand ready to protect federal property if needed.
The Commercial Gazette reports Ohio State troops in force restoring order in Cincinnati. It says the city is safe, commerce protected, and police praised for brave, loyal service. Mayor Stephens is noted as ill but prudent, with the nation displaying the strong hand to safeguard United States property. The death and injury toll remains high as efforts turn to rebuilding and enforcing self government.
Rioters scarce in number after midnight at Court and Walnut streets. They fired on militia, stole about forty muskets from the armory, and were repelled by Gatling guns ending the night with reduced hostility. City authorities expect no revival of the riot.
Governor reports Fifth and Sixteenth Regiments marching to Cincinnati while the Second stops at Lima and the Eighth is not coming. Colonel Courtwright replies that there is no organized mob in Cincinnati and orders all troops en route stopped.
A 150 member meeting in Cincinnati chaired by Mayor Stephens adopted resolutions thanking Governor Headly and the Ohio National Guard for aiding in suppressing the riot. Citizens pledged support to the Mayor to maintain peace, and urged a 15 member committee for consultation. The group also urged proper court accommodations and swift disposition of the criminal docket.
A mid morning meeting of business men proposed using the Public Library as a temporary courtspace. The committee of fifteen decided at noon to implement this plan, signaling a shift in local civic logistics for proceedings.
Cincinnati becomes a military camp with 2500 troops including the Sixteenth Toledo, the Fifth Regiment, and Governor's Guards. Barricades block the burned courthouse and jail as veterans and Gatling guns guard streets. Adjutant General Finley orders detailed troop counts, while crowds wait at the deadline and reporters show credentials.
A drunken Ambrose Lindy attempts to fire on militia near a barricade, triggering a stampede of over a thousand on Court street. Police subdue him, a Gatling gun is aimed, and several injuries occur as crowd chaos un folds. Journal notes reflect safety and legal reactions.
A 1883 Chicago case details William Berner and Joe Palmer murdering William H. Kirk for about $100. They hid the body in Mill Creek, washed the wagon, divided the money, and Berner bought jewelry with his share. Berner confessed then recanted, was found guilty of manslaughter amid audience outcry and juror threats.
Dallas march 80 a waiter Michael Burns was shot by Wills Adams in an alley near the old post office on Main street. Burns died after two hours the killing arousing strong public indignation amid rumors of lynching and a drive to punish Adams. Police secure witnesses for tomorrow’s inquest as crowds call for action and the Parker house fate.
Special to Chicago Daily News from Bloomington Illinois March 26 reports signs of a family event at the home of ex Senator David Davis with friends planning merriment over a coming joyous occasion. It is unlikely he can attend the Republican Convention in any official capacity as he will be needed at home.
A Somerville Journal editorial mocks political maneuvering as a caucus manipulator argues the office should choose the man while the politician insists the office will seek the first man. The exchange highlights party power dynamics and the push for self advantage.
In a terrible gale near High Beach on March 31, residents brave resistive seas and searing flames to rescue the crew of the Martha Weeks captained by Chorn dike. Fire and snow mingle as fishermen push out in boats, saving the crew and delivering dry clothing and warmth. The vessel later disappears after being engulfed in flames. Captain Thorndike provides details to Tv G Lone.
The schooner W. D. Cargill of Deer Isle Maine, from Portland to Boston with lumber, sprang a leak off Cape Ann after a northwest wind shift. Crew of five, frost-bitten, abandoned at 4 PM. pilot-boat No. 1 and a tow-boat rescued them. Vessel believed to be near Provincetown. owners listed as S. G. Haskell.
Captain Howes of the steamer D H Miller arriving from Baltimore says the recent Saturday night and yesterday’s storm was the roughest in the bay for years. The remark underscores unusually severe weather impacting coastal shipping.
Special to Chicago Times reports a Spartanburg General Sessions trial where Professor Houston of the South Carolina Institute for the Education of the Deaf Dumb and Blind was robbed and left for dead. Alfred Irving, a institute servant, was found guilty amid testimony from predominantly blind or deaf and dumb witnesses.
Through an interpreter the principal of the Institute acted in that role. The vividity of the mute testimony was marvellous and sometimes more rapid than words could be.
Captain Traynor of Bath intends to row the tiny Bibber across the Atlantic starting from Hatch to New York then Bristol. The craft weighs little more than a boat, is airtight, with two air tanks and enough provisions for four months. He aims to depart June 10 from New York, seeking fame and a museum display in mid June.
Orreaco March 20 The State Labor Convention closed with no approval of a land monopoly denunciation but endorsed eight hour workday child labor limits boards of arbitration and compulsory education. It calls for abolition of non resident land holding and penalizing price gambling. If upcoming conventions reject, a labor ticket will be field. next meeting set for Springfield.
The West Haven Aerial Club launched a 12 by 16 foot monster kite with a 75 foot manila tail weighing 38 pounds. In a northeast wind, 1000 yards of clothes line were paid out, creating a powerful pull as the reel turned. The crew required two men to reel in and control the ascent, and the kite will remain aloft while winds stay favorable.
A Swiss woman from Vaud arrived at Union Station after a voyage from New York to Washington. She began a 6000 mile journey to Montevideo to fulfill a long ago engagement with her tutor. She has lived in Washington for two years and will wed the British legation attache after arrival.
A Clearfield and Broad Top coal districts dispatch says major firms will cut wages in all departments starting April 1. The miners union is strong and a prolonged strike is forecast unless the new rates are modified or abolished. About 16,000 miners stand ready to lay down tools at the signal.
Providence March 25 Geoge W. Danielson editor of the Providence Journal for twenty years died tonight at 0.55 from a paralytic stroke suffered Sunday He had not spoken since Sunday and doctors saw no hope He would have been 55 years old on April 2
Ex Gov Hubbard dies in Hartford and leaves nearly 80 000 to each of his two other daughters, omitting Nellie Shepard. Nellie, once wed to a coachman and later in New Haven and Meriden, faced social scrutiny after a brief marriage and divorce. The will’s publication stirs sympathy for Mrs Shepard.
Philadelphia dispatch reports six men dead in a disaster at the Dupont works near Gt Bon. J. The superintendent W N Hill and workers P J Nor cross, George Norton, Charlies L Ley and ove Ashburton are named. The blast’s cause may remain unknown as only those employed in the building were killed. Noise of the explosion was heard miles away as other plant workers escaped unharmed.
A large fire rages along the north wall of Dublin harbor threatening oil stores and a timber yard. Efforts to control it continue with fears of a two day duration and danger from a magazine of explosives nearby.
A March dispatch from Cato says a rumor claims General Gordon surrendered Khartoum to an El Mahdi envoy days earlier. It reports Gordon and Colonel Stewart arrested, the French Greek and Austrian vice-consuls confined but not harmed, and Sir Evelyn Baring pressing Berber’s governor to confirm the facts.
Advices from the seat of war report General Gordon's failed sortie from Khartoum with 6000 troops. Losses include two English guns and heavy Arab casualties after a disorganized rout caused by Salddaste and Hassan Pasha. Arab supporters fund Gordon, while charges of treachery mount as Arab officers are arrested.
SUAKIN March 27. Forces under Geneea Graham advanced on Tamanteb at 6 am meeting stiff resistance from entrenched rebels. Cavalry and mounted infantry charged, shells aided the dispersion, rebels fled. village burned and works destroyed. No British casualties. Graham to return to Sunkit.
Lonpour March 28 report states Prince Leopold Duke of Albany died after a fatigue induced fit. He danced hours last Tuesday despite medical orders, with doctors attributing death to over exertion. Leopold, eldest son of Victoria’s family, had a storied life and marriage to Princess Helena.
Chambersburg Penn March 31 Miss Ada Kurtz sworn in as deputy sheriff by Register and Recorder Fuhciter. Daughter of Sheriff Kurtz she had served as clerk in the office since January 1 and is about 25 years old.
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