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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1889

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Destructive Kansas cyclone hits Stafford County

A three day Kansas wind storm culminated Monday night in a funnel shaped cyclone across Stafford County injuring and killing residents. The path destroyed farms, barns, and crops while witnesses described the remorseless tail and dark, stormy sky. Records list multiple fatalities and severe injuries, with homes and outbuildings flattened and livestock distressed as the storm followed a southwest to northeast trajectory through the county.

Hourcauson Kan Kansas Stafford County William Crawford William Bolt Olive Beard Jason Beard A. F. Guinep Lindsay George Deves J. Love Peter Scarlet Mro John Bartlett Wild William McVey Joseph Ferris Stafford Praimrmgaead Bk. Slade al Guinep Slade Guinep A. Potter Maud William Blue George Lewes Crawford William Cook Love

Chicago Suffered Severe Storm After Heat Wave

After seven days of record heat in Chicago, a fierce storm swept the city at 5 pm, uprooting over 100 trees in Garfield Park, toppling flagpoles at the ball grounds, and damaging buildings including Tyler's store at 101 Madison. Lightning caused fires and panic among 1500 spectators before subsiding and returning at nine. Reports indicate extensive country damage as well.

Chicago Oreaco Prairies Garfield Park The Ark Chicagoisburg Tyler

Heaviest rainstorm since 1874 hits PrtspurG Penn

A fierce rainstorm tore through PrttspurG Penn at about 11 pm causing streets to flood and cellars to fill. The Fifth avenue power house flooded stalling cable cars while rail lines suffered landslides. Lowland areas along the Ohio river flooded farms were washed out. Mt Washington saw lightning strikes and Fred Ippley’s glass bottle factory destroyed along with a table holding 18 cows and two horses. Despatches from nearby towns report widespread damage across Western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia.

Prttspurg Penn Fifth Avenue Washington Street Ohio River Mt. Washington Fred Ippley Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia

Storm wrecks funeral processions on Long Island City road

In New York on May 11 during the height of a wind storm, funeral coaches were wrecked on the road to Calvary cemetery in Long Island City. A coach plunged down a four foot embankment into meadows. occupants were rescued as horses escaped. Police report a new Broad Channel house frame lifted into the air, carried about 200 feet before falling. Debris later washed ashore.

New York Calvary Cemetery Long Island City Kavanaugh

Tornado Kills Several Workmen Near Point of Rocks Maryland

A tornado in the Potomac valley at Point of Rocks swept 25 railroad workers from a river trestle into the water sixty feet below. Bridge wreckage fell on some men, killing several while the rest swam ashore. Wires are down across western Maryland, delaying details.

Freperrick Potomac Valley Point of Rocks Washington Maryland

Des Moines cyclone lashes Des Moines River bank

A cyclone struck the west bank of the Des Moines River yesterday afternoon and rode a high altitude path toward Court Avenue, causing damage and scattering debris along its brief track. No injuries are reported.

Des Moines Iowa Des Moines River Court Avenue

Storm hits Aurpo county children endured severe blowdown

A heavy storm swept through Aurpo IL around 6 pm yesterday, causing extensive damage. A group of picnicking school children were swept by strong winds but none were seriously injured. Trees, fences, houses, and barns were destroyed or damaged.

Aurpo

Oldest US army officer General William Harney dies at 89

General William Selby Harney, aged 89, longtime U.S. Army officer, died in Orlando Florida. Born August 27 1800 in Davidson County Tennessee, Harney advanced from second lieutenant in 1818 to brigadier general in 1858 and served in the Black Hawk and Florida wars, Cerro Gordo and other campaigns. His career included commands in Oregon and on San Juan Island, capture by Confederates at Harper's Ferry, Missouri actions with Sterling Price, retirement in 1863, and brevet promotion to major general in 1865.

William Selby Harney United States Army Orlando Fla Hayesboro Davidson County Tenn Nineteenth United States Infantry Louisiana Dragoons Florida Fort Melion Carloosahatchie Everglades Medellin Mexico Cerro Gordo Sandys North Fork Platte River Department of Oregon San Juan Vancouver Lee Harney Arlington Joseph E. Johnston Washington St. Louis Missouri Sterling Price

Professor St. Clair Falls to Earth in Parachute Jump

Houston May 13 Professor St. Clair the aeronaut attempted a leap from the clouds at Fair Ground park last evening. He lost his grip on the parachute and fell 300 feet to the earth. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.

Houston Tex Professor St. Clair Fair Ground Park

Nephew of the Late Professor to Shoot Colorado's Grand Canyon

G R Agassiz of Boston and C P Curtis, both nephews of the late Professor Agassiz, left Glenwood Springs in a 15 foot boat for a journey down the Grand river through the canyon. The swift current runs 30 to 40 miles an hour and the men may stop at Grand Junction. Agassiz hopes to descend three canyons, a perilous plan that would risk their lives.

Denver Col G. R. Agassiz Boston Agassiz C. P. Curtis Glenwood Springs Grand River Grand Junction Tbree Grand Canyon The Colorado

Settlers Rush Sioux Reservation Land Claims

In Dek., May 11 hundreds of settlers lay in wait along the Sioux reservation for the Sioux commission. A Washington despatch states the government will not molest peaceful settlers who pick out land and make no disturbance as lands are ceded. The rush for best parts of the reservation has begun and claim shanties spread across the country.

Pirree Dek Sioux Commission Interior Department Washington

Postmasters Appointed in Several States

Washington May 10 Fourth class post masters appointed as follows G A Dickinson Haddam Conn H C Brewer Freeport Me J H Littlefield Ogunquit Me David Walker South Symington Me William P Newman West Falmouth Me J H Leighten West Pembroke Me K M Kimball Milton N H J S Adama Union N H D H Bennett Bridgeport VT Jerome T Flint Derby Line Vt A M anae East Berkshire Vt Stevan Grant att Veoh Kimond gh rex June Beit Parner Woolson ve ee

Washington G. A. Dickinson Haddam Conn H.C. Brewer Freeport J. H. Littlefield Oganquit David Walker South Symington William P. Newman West Falmouth J. H. Leighten West Pembroke K. M. Kimball Milton N. H Adama Union N.H D. H. Bennett Bridgeport Jerome T. Flint Derby Line A. M Berkshire Stevan Grant Kimond Gh Rex Beit. Parner Woolson Ve Ee

Samoan conference agrees neutral zone and equal rights

Londox May 12 report notes the Samoan conference agrees to a neutral zone at Apia and equal rights for all powers on customs with no indemnity claim yet from Germany. The Times cites land and firearm sale restrictions and leave to Samoans to elect a king. Other world events include strikes in France and England and broader European unrest.

Germany England

Fury of Fire Aboard Rugia Triggers Smugglers’ Panic

The Hamburg American line steamer Rugia from New York to Hamburg reports a spontaneous fire in the cotton cargo of the afterhold on the night of May 8. After five hours of danger, 130 burning bales were jettisoned, cabins flooded, two-thirds of passengers’ luggage ruined, and two crew injured. Passengers were on deck 48 hours. the captain halted desertion with a revolver and then saved the ship by using steam against the blaze. Passengers and crew honored the captain and praised his crew for heroism.

Prymouthn Rugia Karlowa New York Hamburg

Archbishops Testimony in Parnell Inquiry Ends

Archbishop Walsh finished his testimony before the Parnell commission reaffirming that the Land League sought defensive organization and denounced outrages. He testified that many priests joined with approval, the league diminished crime, and boycotting should be limited to exclusive dealing. He noted public disapproval of intimidation and described secret societies fading as open parliamentary action grew.

Parnell Special Commission America New York Ireland United States Webster Physics Force Party Witness Irish Parliamentary Party Constitutional Movement Farnell Sir Charles Russell Justice Hannen Archbishop Walsh Hannen League Bai Cleren Parnel Commission Atkinson the Times Walsh

Whitelaw Reid Arrives in Berlin Amid Far East Cites

The dispatch notes Whitelaw Reid has arrived in Berlin and questions the Khartoum capture, while the Paris Temps reports the Panama Canal scheme will be submitted to Parliament. A Turkish envoy is sent to Berlin thanking William II and inviting him to Constantinople, as the British House of Commons discusses most favored nations and trade policy.

Thiry France Sweeny Estate Olphert Estate Stalle Rome Humbert Saturay Allan and Anchor Steamship Lines Pope Sirocco House of Commons Dillon Deasy Esmonde Sydney Westphalia Ham Eng Wissmann Chiefushiri Berlin Issen Weat Suakim Halath Fied Halaib Li Hung Chang China London Captain Murrell Missouri William O’brien Edward Harrington Farnell Commission Harrington Paris Financial House Banque d'Escomptes Panama Canal Company Czar Samoa Prince Lismarck Archbishop Walsh Dublin Vanidelenr Ireland London Times le Caron America Times Fpar Cronin Chicago Bushiri Schwalbe Dortmund Prussia General Boulanger Chamber of Deputies Germany Malietoa United States Mataafa Antonelli Shoa Asalula Whitelaw Reid Khartoum William Turkey Constantinople Michael Hicks-Beach William Vernor Harcourt

Death of Rev Father Damien Silent Leprosy Priest of Molokai

Word from Honolulu reports the death of Rev. Father Damien in Kalawa Hawaii on April 10 after 16 years serving at the Molokai leper settlement where he contracted the disease. He was widely celebrated as the leper priest and his labor among the afflicted defined his vocation.

San Francisco Honolulu Damien Molokai Kalawa Hawaii

Lack of Business Drives Equitable Fire to Close Affairs

New York May 8 stockholders of the New York Equitable Fire Insurance Company at 528 Wall street have resolved to wind up the affairs of the corporation. They will place risks with other companies and declare a ten percent dividend payable on the 20th instant. The company was organized in 1829 and liquidation follows a lack of business. Net surplus in January was 299875.37, over the capital by more than 84000. President Miller Secretary Gunn and committee will close the affairs.

New York New York Equitable Fire Insurance Company Wall Street Miller Gunn

Ex-Convict James DBD Fish Shrinks From Public Gate

Brooklyn May 13 Ex convict James DBD Fish president of the Marine Bank is keeping quiet at Uriah H Dudleys 272 Henry street since his release from State prison He declined to be interviewed about his plans but family says he has none He aims to retire from public gaze visit a quiet summer resort or travel to Europe before resuming business

Brooklyn N. Y James D. Fish The Marine Bank Uriah H. Dudley Henry Street Europe

Prominent Society Woman Faces Public Backlash

A Philadelphia society figure stirs controversy by repeatedly signing petitions linked to a pole scheme, drawing criticism for violating major social and civic norms and prompting scrutiny by local observers.

Desperate Arizona Stagecoach Paymaster Robbery

In Arizona five miles north of Cedar Springs near Fort Thomas an ambush halted Major J W Wham and 11 soldiers escorting paymaster Wham and clerk Gibbon. Raiders seized $29,000 after a half hour battle. eight escort soldiers wounded, five critically. The gang fled toward Solomonville with unknown numbers, while troops from Fort Grant Fort Thomas and Lowell pursuit the robbers. A telegraph blackout and railroad watch kept details scarce.

Tucson A. T United States Wham Arizona Cedar Springs Fort Thomas J. W. Wham Roous Grant Thomas Lowell Gila Mountains Solomonville

Tragic Mine Disaster at Kaska William Colliery

A catastrophe at Alliance Coal Mining Company’s Kaska William colliery near New Philadelphia claims ten lives as a mine car crushes workers during hoisting. Rescue attempts fail, inspectors arrive, and names of victims including Michwe rie, Hugh Carlin, Patrick McDonald, George Bendel, John Kottovisch, Frank Stratkovisch, John Moore, Albert Dwyer, Edward Kurtz, and Stephen Matson are reported. locals denounce unsafe labor practices amid rumors of lynching.

Portsvillte Penn Alliance Coal Mining Company Kaska William New Philadelphia Gay Alliance Company New York Cooper and Hewett Michwe Erie Hugh Carlin Patrick McDonald George Bendel John Kottovisch Frank Stratkovisch John Moore Albert Dwyer Edward Kurtz Stephen Matson

Attractive Kate Drexel Enters Convent in Pittsburgh

Philadelphia May 8 Miss Kate Drexel heir to 6 million renounces the world and enters as a postulant of the Sisters of Mercy at the mother house in Pittsburgh. The move is described as temporary as she contemplates devoting her life to Indian and colored missions and school founding work.

Philadelphia Kate Drexel Francis A. Drexel Order of the Sisters of Mercy Pittsburg Mercy Miss Drexel

Disfranchise the Negro Voter Debate Sparks in Browmont

In Browmont Virginia on May 11, W L Royall aspirant for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates urged disfranchisement of Black voters. He argued for repealing the fifteenth amendment to court Northern support and electoral changes, prompting political uproar.

Browmont W. L. Royall Virginia Royall House of Delegates Congress South Pepe Electrom College

Four Hungarians Die in Pennsylvanian Mine Fire Damp Explosion

At Tom's Run near Chartier, Chartier's Black Coal Company mine suffered a blast of fire damp this morning. Four Hungarian miners died instantly as they entered the pit to retrieve tools. Names were not learned. all victims were single men.

Pirissura Penn Chartier’s Black Coal Company Tom's Run Chartier’s

Providence Man Who Looked Like Wilkes Booth Dies

Samuel W. Pearce a flour and grain merchant in Providence Rhode Island died of peritonitis at forty eight. He and his sister Mrs Stevenson narrowly escaped death after Lincoln's assassination when arrested on a southern bound train and taken to Fortress Monroe. Pearce who bore a striking resemblance to Wilkes Booth and his sister were searched and released after government and Rhode Island officials intervened.

Providence R. L Samual W. Pearce Presdent Lincoln Pearce Stevenson Fortress Monroy Washington Wilkes Booth Surratt Booth Fortress Monroe James Smith Rhode Island Liberty Sper

Not Enamored of the Surplus at a Scotch-Irish Congress

At the Scotch-Irish Congress in Columbia Tennessee Dr C Kelly and Commissioner Tanner spoke on veterans pensions. Corporal Tanner argued the pension roll is a national honor but many receive only meager sums. He urged reassessment and a minimum pension of one dollar per week for all beneficiaries.

Columbia Tenn Dr. C. Kelly Nashville Versions Tanner Corporal Tanner United States Treasury of Sgus Chainman

Bank Robbery at Forest City Bank Defrauds Cashier and Head Teller

Robbers dressed in slouch hats entered The Bank of Forest City 40 miles north of St Louis on the 7th. They held President Webber, Cashier Hunt and Wesley Sanford at gunpoint, forced access to funds, and fled with $4600 plus firearms. A $1000 reward is offered. Police chase ongoing after two recent nearby robberies.

Bank of Forest City St. Louis Webber Hunt Wesley Sanford

Cherokees Split Over Sale of Cherokee Strip to U S

Tatequan May 13—Cherokee leader Chet Joel Mayes refuses to summon the Cherokee Legislature to approve the sale of the Cherokee strip. Most Indians oppose the sale while a strong minority urges assembly to set price. Commissioners reportedly offer 1.75 per acre. locals demand 4 to 5. If 4 million acres bring 24 million, a purchase might proceed with assembly approval.

Tatequan Chet Joel B. Mayes United States Chief Mayes Mayes General Assembly

Business Failures Reported Across Nations This Week

Bradstreet numbers show 174 US failures this week, up from 161 last week and 177 a year ago, with Canada at 29. Cumulative US failures Jan 1 to date reach 4570, vs 4059 in 1888, while total countrywide failures stand at 288 in the United States and 29 in Canada for the period.

Bradstreet United States Canada Logrand Vo Telelegraph & Co E. Russell Co Cames Agency Une Dominion of

Postage Stamp Curiosities from Cincinnati Collector

A Cincinnati gentleman trains his eye on a prized stamp collection built over 12 years. He notes it would take about 100000 dollars to complete the set, admitting the work will never be finished.

Cincinnati

Stamps From Earth and Heavens Inspire Collector’s Quest

The Berlin Post Office museum houses 4000 to 5000 stamps from Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australia. Many feature coats of arms, emblems, and vignettes of emperors and kings. Some stamps fetch prices up to $5000, while others are unaffordable dreams for many collectors.

Berlin Europe Asia Africa America Australia Tantalus

Brick Building Crumbles Down in New York

At noon today a two story brick building on Spring and Wooster streets collapsed onto a gang of workmen. The dead include James Joseph and Patrick Gillen. injuries to George Thomas and Thomas Crow reported. The contractors are Gregory Donaldson. authorities call it culpable negligence.

New York Spring and Wooster Streets Spring and Wooster James Joseph West Twenty-seventh Stree Patrick Gillen Bayard Street George Thomas Thomas Crow Gregory Donaldson Steers Gillen

Tragic streetcar crash kills six near Kalamazoo crossing

A steam street car carrying seven women and two men was struck by a fast switch engine at West Main Street on May 8. Six passengers died, including Mrs. Middle ton who perished later. Several others were injured as gates at the crossing were allegedly not tended between 6:50 and 6:58 p.m. The male passengers survived. the conductor fled the scene.

Kallamazoo Mich Michigan Central West Main Street Academy Street Alexander Maddock M. EB. Watles Gertrude Tillotson George Smiley Middleton van Antwerp A. Gibeon Jonathan Barnes L. O Lully D. Sutton Gitgon

Rosebud Callahan Marries Then Dies After Overdose

A Cheyenne tale reports Rosebud Callahan once famed in the Rockies wed a Texas cattle drover and died next morning from a morphine overdose. The brief life spans courtship, marriage, and death amid hotel life, a grand cottage expense, and family grief.

Curvenne W. T Rosebud Callahan Rocky Mountain Mountain Hotel Texas Leadville Cheyenne John W

Five Farms Burned Over and Forest Fire Destruction Reported

Reports of property loss from woods fires extend across Michigan and neighboring areas on May 8. The heat and smoke persist as Kawkawlin Township burns and logs, camps, and bridges suffer losses near Alger. Frankfort and other towns report widespread damage to fences and buildings with no fatalities. North Dakota drought damage eased by recent rains, raising hopes for a better crop though outcome uncertain.

East Saarnaw Mich Kawkawlin Pay County Rust Brothers & Co Alger Frankfort Miah Grand Feras Dak North Dakota

Coast defense warned by General Miles in San Francisco

Senate committee on Canadian trade relations opened in the Palace Hotel with Senator Hoar leading the inquiry. General Nelson A. Miles asserted the Pacific coast is vulnerable to foreign attack, claiming our defenses are worthless and reporters were barred from part of the session.

San Francisco Cal Senate Committee On Palace Hotel Hoar Nelson A. Miles Department of the Pacific Miles Pacific Coast

Jewelry theif Strauss flees with 35000 in gems

Pursto Colorado May 13 L Cornwall a Salida jeweller left in charge of his clerk a young Jew named Strauss. He packed $35000 worth of jewelry and boarded a freight train escaping town. Officers track him to this city and pursue him east. He came from St Louis and has worked in many Western cities.

Pursto Col L. Cornwall Salida Strauss Cornwall Fom St. Louis

Death of Amos Cotting Banker Leaves $1,500,000 Estate

Amos Cotting of the banking firm Jameson South and Cotting died yesterday in New York from heart disease at age 62. Born in Boston, he worked 23 years in St. Louis dry goods before moving to New York to form Jameson Smith and Cotting, remaining active until early this year. He leaves an estate valued at $1.5 million.

New York Amos Cotting Jameson, South & Cotting Cotting Boston St. Louis Jameson, Smith and Cotting Regionne Union League Et Nu

Giles-Old Brown Must Be Getting Gen Meet Use You A SOE

Fragmentary note from Harper's Bazar mentions Giles Old Brown and a meeting, with unclear context and names garbled. No coherent event or details available to summarize reliably.

Harper's Bazar Giles Old Brown Siok

We Have A Navy Plenty Of Money And Public Sentiment

Ex secretary Whitney says Cleveland administration built a modern navy from home resources. The US now has war vessels over 76 000 tons in construction with armor and unarmored ships, aiming to rank second to England. He cites money public support and a future larger program, noting dynamite gun experiments and ongoing naval buildup.

New York London Herald Whitney Cleveland United States Navy Department Loncr England Charles Reade

Christians All About Her A New Maven Mother Dies of Starvation

New Haven May 8 Mrs John King aged 40 died today of starvation 96 cents were found in the room while her three children under 6 could not understand the situation nor procure nourishment The tenement was very squalid and filthy.

New Haven Conn John King

Baltimore's Effort Models New Yacht for America's Cup

Baltimore plans to present Nathaniel C. Moore's yacht model for the New York Yacht Club to choose a vessel for the America's Cup race in September. The 72 foot deck length, 71 foot waterline, 33 foot beam craft features a centerboard, sloop rig, perpendicular stem, straight fore lines, and a 16 foot transom. Moore notes it differs from prior racers and recalls Baltimore's fast 1851 design.

Baltimore New York Yacht Club Nathaniel C. Moore Moore

Asylum Norrors Unfold in Chicago Investigation

May 10 report from Chicago on the Home for Incurables suit. Deposed patients recount neglect and cruel treatment by matron Mrs. Barlow and attendant Tuxford. They describe threats and a death linked to alleged restraint and abuse, amid testimonies of terror and coercion. The May 13 notice notes Elberon cottage sale for the hospital case.

Chicago Batton Reed

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