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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1884
Page
5
Eyewitness accounts detail a cyclone striking Oakyille and Oakville near Menci Indiana on a Wednesday night. Deaths, dozens injured, and extensive property destruction flood the region as families shelter in cold aftermath, while surrounding towns report additional fatalities and widespread ruin.
A fierce hurricane struck Columbia South Carolina on Wednesday causing widespread damage. The State House roof blew off and Valmette monument suffered heavy damage. Lexington county village was reported destroyed with injuries. Timmonville and Rock Hill suffered major destruction and fires along rail lines and telegraph offices. Wires down hindered details.
A Tuesday tornado devastated Oakville near the Indiana Ohio line killing nine and injuring about seventy five. Across Ohio towns like Greenville Jayville Troy Casstown and others suffered extensive damage with homes unroofed and factories destroyed. Several serious injuries and at least one child killed in the six year old Cox family near Greenville.
A devastating cyclone swept north Alabama and north Georgia on Tuesday night. In Collinsville and Dade county the storm wrecked homes, killed Colonel Satum, his wife and child, and Eradicating several families including John Crowley’s. In Madison county near Huntsville William White’s house collapsed killing his wife and mother in law while his child was hurled. Trees toppled and railroad tracks were buried under debris.
A Tennessee cyclone killed eight people and damaged property including the home of James Glover where a parent died indoors with two children on knees. In Chattanooga a 100 yard wide cyclone caused deaths in Colonel Tatum’s family, knocked fires and injuries, and derailed night express trains. Huntsville reports a destructive cyclone damaging timber and toppling homes. The White family suffered two deaths and a baby was found alive after being carried miles. Glover sustained serious injuries with both shoulders broken.
Atlanta reports describe a deadly tornado sweeping through Stewart Carroll Echols Milton Hall and nearby areas. Homes were wrecked, livestock losses exceed 100000 dollars, and several deaths occurred including a mother and child in Lowell. Cyclone pits provided safety for many, with dramatic sights and ongoing damage assessments.
Eyewitness Judge Harlan reports a colossal avalanche near Upper Twin Lakes in Colorado. Snow from Pomeroy, Gordon and Francis gulchies swept down a mile to the valley, burying asp groves and snapping logs, yet no one was harmed.
Two Cincinnati men Charles Gower and Christ Schmitzen entered Lookout Mountain cave near Chattanooga on March 16 with a lantern and oil. After three miles Gower fell, lantern shattered, oil bottle broken, leaving them to crawl among precipices for fourteen days. They endured hunger and thirst until rescue. both men show improvement though prognosis remains cautious. Jeff Emerson and Calvin Leslie from Indiana reported seeing them after rescue.
A collection of zingers and quips about politics and Boston from various papers. Mentions the Liberal Reform Organization, leap year, mumps in Monson Mass, carpentry in Latin High School, and Massachusetts legislators. Includes observations on Boston intellect and sensational journalism.
Democratic leaders in New York split over tariff policy as Blaine gains ground. Charles Emory Smith notes the party drifts toward free trade while Republicans align for protection. Arthur's presidency earns cautious respect yet faces criticism for negative leadership. Blaine remains the strongest Republican prospect with Logan Sherman and other names in play.
A meeting of the National sub committee and the local arrangements committee in Cariaco on April 7 discussed a large convention with nine thousand tickets per session, limited local distribution, and a 16 000 seat hall. Logan and anti Logan factions clashed over ticket rules while trunk lines agreed on one unlimited fare for delegates to Chicago. From New York City the round trip fare set at 2325 dollars.
Senator Bayard responded to the toast The supreme law of the land at a Young Men's Democratic Club dinner in Brooklyn’s Academy of Music. He argued the current tariff law legalizes communism by favoring the rich over the poor and urged aligning with a party that defends constitutional limits against central power.
Attendees applauded amid congratulations and nominating fervor for the presidency with remarks from Hon J Randolph Tucker of Virginia and speakers including Hurd, Morton, Sivuin, and Everett Wireeler. Cox sent regrets for missing the event. Morrison called for strengthening New York’s people and commerce, warning that failure would stem from Democratic representatives aligning with Republican protectionists.
Republicans won governor by a large margin and the statewide ticket tied. The Citizens’ Party opposed the Goddard terminal plan and carried Providence by about 2000. Legislature stood 79 Republicans to 22 Democrats with county tallies listed for Providence Newport Washington Bristol and others.
Members from all parties join a Minnesota State Free Trade League. The constitution calls for absolute free trade and bans support or votes for any candidate not pledged to free trade. The central committee includes prominent leaders from both parties.
Market reports note weeks of new maple sugar labeled Pure Vermont Maple Sugar though much is imported and flavored with glucose and other ingredients. Experts say genuine Vermont sugar remains scarce in bulk. many cakes are adulterated with moisture and fillers, while true product commands higher wholesale prices and distinctive packaging.
Special correspondence from Bangor notes about 800 woodsmen arriving for the season. Men from Prince Edward Island arrive quarrelsome and cheap labor is common. Many stop at lumbermen homes with rough meals and high weekly bills. Fights occur as season opens, then peace returns until logs come down in July.
In Stapleton a Scotch terrier named Fido mourned Mrs. Walter Odell after a death at her home. The dog stayed beside the coffin, followed the hearse, refused to eat, and moaned. He carried the deceased’s shoes to his bed, then died a week after the burial, moments after showing distress and a final gesture.
A compendium of quaint child quips from stories and papers. A three year old answers a visitor about love. Mamie recalls a dress she had before marriage. A boy in England rode a donkey named the Prince of Wales. A Lawrenceville principal tests a pupil on cloth. Johnny interrupts a preacher. A child hushes a churchgoer.
A sermon by Rev. M. J. Savage argues that rising divorce rates do not prove greater immorality but reflect evolving society. He urges uniform divorce laws, stricter marriage safeguards, and careful study of causes, noting shifts in gender roles, parental authority, and civil versus ecclesiastical definitions.
A survey shows Rome using 160 gallons per person daily, far surpassing Washington at 142 and Chicago at 102. Notes on Cave City Calaveras shrinking to a hotel and haystack, and Belgium’s liquor trade rising 66 percent since 30 years ago. Several health and crime statistics follow, including diphtheria linked to a cat in Amsterdam, New York, and rising insanity and executions over the last decades.
Fragmentary report notes the Board of Health addresses a renewed disease threat and changes the cause of death for the first child to a different designation, signaling concern over a reoccurring illness and its impact on public records.
The passage compiles varied 19th century newspaper snippets about Ella Wheeler Wilcox and her poetry. It cites reactions from Philadelphia Call Louisville Courier-Journal Burlington Free Press Chicago Tribune Life Omaha Republican and others, reflecting public commentary on her verse, reputation, and personal life.
The Philadelphia Record notes that Mr Blaine is a fierce opponent before battle and after, yet is consistently defeated, likening him to Osman Digna as a devilish figure who loses each time.
State Street Saturday afternoon April 56 1885 The week closes with a strengthening money market with bank balances at 4 6 percent and firmer loan discounts. General business dull with downward price trend and no lasting improvement anticipated until fair weather. Prime mercantile paper at 4 14 5 percent discount and other notes around 4 percent. Clearing house weekly exchanges totaled 71 908 147 with today 11 991 448 and balances 1 474 488. New York funds at par to 5 cents discount per 1000. Foreign exchange steady closing 4 00 light and 4 80 6 4 commercial bills. Gold shipments 1 755 000 today. New York money market unchanged with call loans at 14 2 percent. Bank statement shows increased loans and deposits mixed, with reserves up or down accordingly. Government bonds firm with tiny changes. 4s up one eighth, 3s slightly down.
Commercial matters section reports butter cheese and milk product prices drifting lower or steady with little change. Copper coal and oil markets listed with mixed demand. eggs, fish, and poultry prices show slight firmness or dullness. Wool market described as dull with persistent low activity and gradual price softness across regions and grades.
Weekly livestock arrivals for Brighton and Watertown ending Friday April 4 1534 show Western cattle 1545 Eastern 161 Northern 616 total 2322. Sheep and lambs 64400 Eastern lambs and Northern 1552 total 9S2. Swine 817 veals 801 horses 452 with beef cattle prices per hundredweight ranged from 4 0 to 20. Hides and tallow prices per pound Brighton hides 79 84 calfskins 01 12 Brighton tallow 64e per pound country hides 6 6. Lumbskins 76e 2 25.
Special correspondent reports week of Gloucester fishing. Arrivals include 530000 pounds codfish and 6000 pounds halibut from Georges Bank and Western Banks, plus 250000 pounds halibut from Banks. Prices cover Georges cod and bank cod, hake, pollock, mackerel, herring, trout and cod liver oil with many quoted per hundredweight and per barrel figures.
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