26 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1889
Page
1
Foreign health reports describe a notable decline in influenza cases abroad as authorities implement stricter controls and awareness campaigns. Medical observers credit vaccination programs, early treatment access, and public compliance for reducing transmission and stabilizing hospital capacity.
Reports from Paris and other cities describe a malignant influenza outbreak with rising deaths. Reports note contagion in Brussels Munich Antwerp and Amsterdam as well as hospital cases in Paris and Kalksburg Jesuit school.
At Wilmette Illinois on December 25 Mr J D Revell his wife and their infant were killed when their buggy was struck by a Chicago and North Western passenger train. The family was returning from Christmas shopping when the accident occurred. The buggy horse and all three occupants died the same moment. The disaster appears accidental with no evidence of foul play.
In Waverly Iowa on December 25 the temperature reached 70 degrees and farmers report extensive plowing with minimal frost. Across Galion Ohio the mild spell has grasses blooming and trees leafing, with springlike signs surpassing any prior December.
Yaquina City Ore Dec 25 The steam schooner Farallone under Captain Banfield was towed across the bar by the tug Resolute when seas struck her. Chief Engineer Pugsley and a cabin boy survived. three sailors Frank Johnson Charles Dickinson and William Brown all Swedish natives drowned. Fires went out and two firemen narrowly escaped conviction.
A Honduras official reports Major E. A. Burke, ex-State Treasurer of Louisiana, has arrived in Tegucigalpa after traveling from Jamaica to Colon and Panama. He reportedly carries 250000 to 300000 and plans to work in mining while seeking protection from President Bogran, with no extradition treaty to Honduras. Burke is credited with forging and misusing public funds in Louisiana and was indicted on thirteen charges.
In Cooper County probate court a colored woman, liberated by emancipation learned in Booneville, sues late master estate for 1400 dollars wages. Judge awards half the amount, citing 25 years at five dollars monthly. Plaintiff, once a sewing maid on Joseph Hickham's farm, seeks rest of back pay.
A month long rain storm rages into December 25 with winds felling trees unroofing homes and damaging property across interior California. Trains suffer delays from landslides while a Santa Clara County cabin is buried killing a 5 year old child. a schooner wrecks at Santa Cordoras with one drowned. By Angles Utica mine rescue efforts face weeks with miners presumed dead. Elsewhere Brush Electric Company verdict favors Brush patents against Fort Wayne Fredrie Company. Mexican government plans an inter state exposition in San Luis Potosi for 1891.
London reports the death of Charles MacKay LL D renowned author and journalist aged 75. He served as a Times New York correspondent during the American Civil War.
In Connersville Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening a family of eight including father mother and six children was discovered in a starving condition and sent to the county house. The parents had become ill with fever and could not provide for the children.
Panra dated December 25 reports Mme Bonnemain, a strong Boulangist supporter, has inherited 1.5 million dollars and plans to devote the bulk of it to General Boulanger's political effort.
Reports span Davenport bankruptcies in dry goods, a Vienna masons wage dispute, and a brewery sale in Aurora. Court activity noted in South Dakota, theft and shooting incidents in Maquoketa and Sunset Pass, and a poison mishap in Kentucky. European clerical health worries include Mr Spurgeon with gout while wintering in Mentone.
A severe winter thunderstorm hit Eau Claire Wisconsin on December 25 causing major damage. Lightning struck the residence of Stephen Maston knocking down a chimney and damaging the roof. It also struck Brush electric wires. lamp-trimmer William Johnson was knocked insensible and McDonough plant equipment burned out cutting lights. The storm came from the west and swept across Minnesota before dawn.
A Rio cable reports serious fighting in Rio de Janeiro and monarchist uprisings in Brazil. Buenos Aires confirms disorders with the Brazilian government described as critical amid censorship. Aanda from Montevideo notes riots and looming instability as Germany plans aid for German colonists.
Indianapolis December 25 The Midland railroad case against Henry Crawford Chicago capitalist and lawyer opened before Judge Gresham with witnesses Coffin and Stanton for Farmers Loan and Trust Company alleging misrepresentation to obtain 138000 loan secured by bonds valued at 2000000. Defense argued improper foreclosure style action, witnesses testified favorably to Crawford, and Judge Gresham declined to appoint a receiver while leaving option open for later action.
London reports fanatical Mussulmans push for a firman to exterminate Christians in Crete amid public cheers. Greeks may intensify efforts to protect Christians as Turkish amnesty decrees worsen tensions, with news of renewed Greek support comforting persecuted Christians. Also, US Fish Commission crew rescues and drownings near Mare Island, and a drunken Delaware fight leaves two dead.
Edward Callaghan blasts Scranton judges for refusing to endorse a warrant to arrest General Master Workman T Y Powderly. He sends letters to Judge Archbold and Alderman Fuller accusing officials of oath violations and conspiracy, threatening accountability for obstructing an officer.
In Liu O district court the State of Ohio vs William Goins ended with a not guilty verdict after about twelve hours of jury deliberation. The case revived the infamous straw verdict dispute from the April murder trial of Patrick Hughson. Goins’ attorney John James L Price appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, securing a rehearing and the acquittal. Washington reports a record year for patents with 23 360 issued, well above last year. St Louis sale of the St Louis Gas Light Company assets to Laclede Gas Light totals four million dollars.
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