27 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
1
The Presidential party arrives in Washington without incident after a long journey. Officials report all members in good health and ready for the next schedule.
An account of President-elect Harrison’s long train journey from Ohio through Indiana and Pennsylvania to Washington. Crowds greeted the train at every stop including Indianapolis, Richmond, Columbus, and Harrisburg. The reception featured canons, brass bands, cheering crowds, and brief remarks by Harrison acknowledging the demonstrations.
A local dispute involving the Preen family unravels the case against the Times, with new evidence shifting public attention. The outcome hinges on developments in court this week and reactions from involved parties.
In a chaotic session the commission heard that Pigott forged the famous Parnell letters and a series of related documents. Key testimonies linked Pigott to perjury and forgery as Sir Charles Russell pressed for witnesses and officials to explain Pigott’s escape plan. The Times defense faced potential withdrawal as Parnell paused legal actions amid a flurry of statements and new arrests.
Floodwaters threaten the Paris rail corridor with rising Seine levels. Reports note significant flood damage to adjacent areas and service interruptions along the line. Authorities warn of continuing risk to nearby towns and transport disruption.
Angry, personal exchanges erupt as Representative Foster denounces Democratic temperance reform and accuses rivals of deception. Speaker orders transcripted remarks to be recorded for action. Governor Hovey warns Indiana faces financial peril with a projected borrowing need of at least 2.2 million dollars. A bill on a new Australian style election system passes the House and heads to the governor for signature.
The article reports Deeac Neehe denying any confession or new information for Judge Gary regarding the Haymarket case. Neehe claims no involvement in planning or threatening lives and says he would accept punishment if proven guilty. He differentiates himself from other anarchists and cites executive clemency as undeserved.
The House approved a measure to require employers to pay reasonable attorney fees when an employee is forced to sue for wages. A proposal to divert liquor license surplus to schools in cities failed. Rep Peety of Brown County died and a funeral committee was formed. The Senate rejected a Judiciary Committee report on cutting the legal interest rate from 8 to 6 percent. Bills introduced include tax payment penalties, compulsory elections, Police Pension broadening for officers with 20 years service, and library establishment in larger cities.
A Plymouth Pennsylvania explosion left multiple dead and injured, with investigators tracing the blast to a gas leak. Emergency crews rushed victims to area hospitals as authorities opened a formal inquiry into the incident and its causes.
A terrible explosion at the Wrymouth near Blowntown destroyed the Squib Factory of John Vowell. Eleven young girls were killed and two men injured as the building collapsed after a first blast and a second explosion. Rescuers found bodies charred beyond recognition. names include Kate Jones Magee Lenery Hattie Jones and others. Foreman Reese and Mr Powell survived initially but were later found dead. the scene drew a large crowd of anxious relatives.
In Washington the Senate reported back and passed a vetoed land relief bill for California Register and Receiver clerks, with 44 yeas and 5 nays. The House read President veto messages on private pensions and refused to concur in Senate openers on Sioux reservation settlements and the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill.
Twenty residents in a Wanasi Laport County neighborhood contracted trichinosis after eating poorly cooked pork from a local area source. Authorities report most victims face serious health outcomes, with fatalities feared among the severely affected group.
Reports from Grand Rapids Michigan say Richard Freeman a young man attempted to hold his breath during a blood sacrifice and died within minutes. Governor Luce appoints C S Brow to succeed Mitch as Brigadier General of Michigan State troops. George McCain, a war veteran, declared insane and committed to an asylum. Hippolyte the Haitian rebel reportedly alive per Kon galf passengers in New York. Mrs Eliza Twice eed T2 near Yarra LL burned to death when her clothes caught fire. Jacob Wender of Plainfield NJ frightened by a fire rumor and hospitalized as his heart was displaced by fright.
Feb 27 report outlines Heman Clark's plan to build a city spanning tunnel system under New York and waterways. A $150 million capital is pledged with $20 million for tunneling, promising 150 feet deep routes from City Hall to Fleetwood Park and Coney Island through Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Newark.
Emil Back, a street car driver, shot and fatally wounded Anna Dibois in Meta nora Woodford County after entering via a window. Dibois, a suitor who had been rejected, lay wounded in her sleep. Bach fled and has not been captured. The girl remained alive but nonrecoverable.
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