08 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1893
Page
1
Distinct mourners and pallbearers gather for the funeral of Mrs. William C Whitney. Cremed in white and crimson roses, the service at the Episcopal church includes a chorus of thirty five voices, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
A Fargo dispatch reports a passenger train on the Parvo and Southwestern line lost two crewmen after a snow plow engine tender derailed near Sheldon. Conductor G Crawford and brakeman J Quinlan died in the wreck, while Tom Smith in the caboose was seriously injured but expected to recover. the train crew could not free them.
In a probate court filing Mrs Blaine is named executrix of the Blaine estate valued around 1.0 million dollars. The will reduces the residence value and directs the property remain in the Blaine line, with speculation about Mrs Blaine’s plans and the youngest daughter’s marriage. Nearby a fire kills three in Fenelon, and the Santa Maria heads toward America with Canaries and Cuba stopovers. A Kentucky bill seeks to ban hoop skirts.
Fragmented notes report several deaths and injuries across multiple towns. Wilsel of Atlanta and ex congressman Tiowey are noted as dead at home, while a Clarksville resident’s daughter burned after an accident. Gerald Vinl of Saratoma and A. Lavisville are mentioned in relation to fatal injuries, with a separate incident detailing a fatal brick attack involving an old man.
A fire and explosion near a house injured several residents and one inmate, with significant damage to the structure and surrounding area. Neighbors reported injuries including burns to a resident named Sebastian and nearby inmates are being treated as authorities investigate the blast site near a bay area.
A blizzard blight near Perham Minnesota led to three men killed when walking along a track were struck by a snow plow operating east of Perham. Names listed include Michael Capazavas Robert Burpet and Jacob Weis Ours. A related note mentions a separate fatality from a dance incident and a court ruling in York naming execution by electric chair.
Market notes from CimcaGo New York and Toledo on February 7 show spring wheat patent activity and mixed grain prices, with feed and dairy items steady in value. Chicago and New York quotations reflect firm conditions in prime white corn, lard, and cheese, while cattle and pork markets exhibit active trading and varied packer quotes.
William V. Allen a populist was elected United States senator by joint ballot of the Nebraska legislature at Lincoln on February 8. Democrats and independents supported Allen over Paddock and he was declared the choice with a pledge to conservative action.
The widow of songwriter Joseph Webster sues Oliver Ditson and Lyon & Healy in Boston and Chicago for accounting profits from The Sweet By and By and other Sunday school songs. Bennett settled. Joan Webster seeks her widow’s share of the earnings from the publisher’s broader exploitation.
Five crew members drowned when the Norwegian bark Alice capsized while attempting to land in Long Beach New Jersey. Lifesavers later rescued eleven survivors, including Captain Jacobson, using a breeches buoy after attaching a life line to the stranded vessel.
An Indianapolis labor leader claims the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Trainmen along with railway telegraphers intend a nationwide strike starting at the World’s Fair opening. He says secret ballots show demands will trigger a general strike by May 1 1903 involving about 700000 workers across the United States and Canada.
Paris, Texas reports Algernon Charles Sartoris, husband of Nellie Grant, died February 3 in Capri. Mrs Sartoris, long separated, plans to remain in London with her three children as the tragedy stirs American circles.
In Springfield the House passed O Donnell s bill protecting employees from discharge without notice, with penalties for forfeiture of wares. A sparrow bounty repeal bill moves to third reading. New bills include license scales for cities to curb gambling, mortgage taxation, bulk sale controls, and sleeping car rates. Senate deferred Blaine death resolution, concurred on a world s fair joint resolution, and adopted Arnold s school book trusts inquiry. A wagon tire width rebate proposal was introduced.
In Lansing Michigan Representative Hammond proposed a bill to require insurers to pay full loss amounts equal to collected premiums. A Senate committee on contested elections is expected to report Wednesday in favor of unseating Senator Jordan, giving Republicans a two thirds majority in both chambers. The House approved the Senate concurrent resolution supporting Hawaii annexation. In the Senate the concurrent resolution praising President Garrison for Judge Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court was tabled by a large margin with all Republicans voting for tabling. the final tally was 10 to 15.
The governor announced the reappointment of Jere Dobbs as State labor statistician and D. L. Harkness as dairy and feed commissioner. The assembly discussed a county road system bill authorizing circuit judges to appoint county road commissioners to build roads under approved plans with 80 percent funded by adjacent property owners and the rest by the county, citing state aid constraints.
Kansas City news reports burglars chloroformed Martin Toeker and his wife at 929 South Ninth Street. The outside door was left open, and their five day old twins perished from exposure. Other items: steamer Wilmington burned near Portland Oregon, loss about 50 000 with 1000 barrels of lime. Union Pacific wreck near Olds Ferry injures Eliza Sigan and others.
A Sunday night fire four miles east of St. Joshin, Missouri, burned Lt. Rob erts stable killing twenty two horses including the stallion Russell Chief. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars with partial insurance. Inaugural Rand Chosen. The inauguration committee awards music for the ball and promenade concerts to the United States Marine Band of this city.
A cotton mill worker in Aurora Illinois died instantly after plunging from the fourth floor into a freight elevator shaft on Monday afternoon. The victim, identified as a young man, fell from the shaft during work.
Mrs. Mary Wikel of Amnanta city died Monday aged 100 years 9 months and 27 days. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the available text.
A compact bulletin reports widespread inundation and damage from floods in Ipswich Queensland and Maryborough Australia, with many deaths and a collapsed bridge in Brisbane. Pittsburgh and Allegheny face high water and business disruption, while cold waves bring record lows across Utah Nevada Texas and Minnesota with heavy snow in Menominee and blocked transport. A bank seizure in Niagara Falls leaves a paper mill in sheriff’s possession. A man in Watervliet dies under mysterious cat related exposure. A treaty amendment makes assassination attempts on the czar extraditable.
New York lat Feb 8 apostolic delegate Satolli was asked for his position as pope’s representative on a proposed constitutional amendment by the National League for the Protection of American Institutions. The league seeks to prevent sectarian or denominational funding of schools and to ensure public instruction aligns with nonsectarian institutions. The amendment, before Congress, would bar state support for religious establishments or sectarian control of funds. Endorsed by multiple denominations. Rev Dr James M King of the Methodist church is league secretary and sent a letter to Catholic archbishops in November seeking approval. Cardinal Gibbons acknowledged the letter but no action was taken.
Hawaiian commissioners report an encouraging conference with the secretary of state and an informal presentation of the president's views on annexation. They express confidence in ultimate success and say the meeting left them highly pleased and ready for any further call from Secretary Foster.
A U S officer from the Black Hills says Pine Ridge troubles are serious and edited by Agent Brown. He reports widespread dancing on the reservation and four cowboys killed, with cold weather delaying but not preventing an outbreak in the spring. Settlers urge immediate troop deployment.
In Lima Ohio on Monday Charles Mehr his wife and their son were asphyxiated by a defective mixer. The family awoke ill and went back to sleep. A sister found the house full of gas at 3 pm. Mehr survived and is expected to recover.
A loaded coal car rolled down a steep slope in Ebervale near Hazelton on Monday afternoon, killing Stephen Marrisko and John Midley and severely injuring two others who are not expected to survive.
Paris figures ex-Minister and Deputy Rouvi er ex-Minister Paul Deves Senator Albert Grevy brother of the late president and Senator Leon Renault freed from accusations in Panama proceedings due to insufficient evidence. In Louisiana, Thompson and James Burton saloon owners near Pollock's Mill were assassinated Saturday night by an unknown assailant. In New York, Charles W Walworth college president dies from Brights disease after an acute attack and paralysis.
The Pennsylvania Lines West will deliver 1000 new gondolas by May 12 as a precaution to prevent a repeat freight blockade during the anticipated heavy spring business.
A historical note on mince pie recipes comparing American and English methods. It describes using ox tongue with currants, citrus, almonds, and spices, plus suet and Madeira or brandy. presents Miss Jane Strickland's beef mince variant baked in pastry and candied peel. It also recalls wedding anniversary mince pies and notes lingering plum porridge in American cookbooks.
Illustration showcases a modern hallway with draped stair railings and palm accents suggesting novel design effects. The scene hints at stylish interiors and contemporary decor trends within a compact architectural vignette.
Pots arranged on tall standards give a graceful display while an easy chair at the foot of the steps signals a reception area. Visitors are expected to be at ease after presenting a card, awaiting further reception.
A nineteenth century method explains how to prepare gum arabic for laundry use. Two ounces of fine waste gum are dissolved in a pint of boiling water, then the liquid is strained and stored for use. A tablespoonful in a pint of starch yields a superior gloss on shirts, though the powder should not be added during starch making to avoid unsettled sediment.
A historical cooking snippet instructs frying sliced mush in hot lard until browned on both sides, with steps to keep fat hot and avoid adding new fat. it also notes Emery powder removes ordinary ivory knife stains.
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