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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1882
Page
2
A jumble of short items covers button production in Corydon, teeth manufacturing in Philadelphia, literary biographies, political quips, gospel reflections, rabbit plagues in Australia, rising coffee consumption, and a health-focused visit of Spencer to New York. The piece weaves satire, trade notes, and biographical details into a single page snapshot.
In New Castle Delaware James Redden colored was hanged for raping a little girl in February. In Arkens District D C Robert Parker white was hanged for murdering his wife by poison last December. He claimed innocence to the end.
The past seven days saw 107 business failures nationwide, up slightly from last week. Eastern 15, Western 35, Southern 20, Middle 18, Pacific States and Territories 11, New York City 5. Notable filings in New York City involve W. and J. Strusz shoes and Billings & Co. pianos.
A Gazette special reports in Mountainburg that last night Tom Simcoe Thomas Pope and Frank Lane quarreled during a cards game. Lane stabbed Pope in the abdomen disemboweled him and fatally stabbed Simcoe in the heart. Pope died within an hour and Simcoe was alive this morning. Lane, believed lynched by a mob, was in mob custody hours later.
In Jacksonville a train carrying two Black prisoners Savage and James was attacked by about 100 people at Madison. Twelve to fifteen boarded the cars and shot the prisoners, who were en route to a new trial for a February 1881 murder in Madison connected to the Bisbee Finley election case. Wires were cut and rear cars uncoupled amid the assault, sparking local upheaval and outrage.
Reports from Kansas City indicate acceptable showers benefiting corn and aiding threshing of wheat. Wheat remains uninjured by rain and berry colors are good with yields of twenty five to forty bushels. Turkey wheat, recently introduced in Kansas, is in demand by Minneapolis millers with shipments from McPherson and Saline Counties.
A New York special notes Herbert Neer as a passenger on the Cunard steamer term arriving in the city early.
The National Prohibition Convention reconvened at Catcaco on August 24. The platform favored nationwide prohibition, civil rights with state discretion, abolition of polygamy, civil service reform, education about alcohol, and railroad regulation. A colored delegates resolution for political equality was adopted. A National Committee was named with members from multiple states. Iowa withdrew, remaining in the present party. Adjournment followed.
From Alexandria and Ismailia reports dated Aug 24 27 a.m. British forces push toward Cairo after Tel el Kebir capture with 2000 prisoners. Arabi Pasha strengthens lines near Aboukir while Bedouin raids and artillery exchanges intensify along the Mahmoudieh Canal.
Surgeon General Hamilton reports yellow fever trends in Texas with weekly fever and death tallies from Brownsville. A cordon around the infected area has been set, refugees halted at the river border, and measures include fumigation of clothing and restricted baggage for those crossing.
Andeirg reports the Bishop of Urgel appointed official as Joint Protector of the Republic has urged Carlist forces to invade. French-appointed authorities mobilize to resist the invasion. London coal proprietor Thomas Joseph of the Dun Rayer colliery at Finchbure Street is bankrupt with liabilities of £150,000.
The second day of fighting sees the Dragoons and cavalry press the enemy, with casualties and prisoners reported. Major Bibby of the Seventh Dragoons is severely wounded, while Guardsman is noted for a bold charge. Messages from Ismailia describe mine-dense fronts, dam possessions, and a plan to seize the Mahsameh railway area to secure a safe passage across the desert.
Louis Rubio the Italian printer dies. Remainder of the Dundee feet stayed in Davis shoals until early October. The Czar sanctions Moscow Society statutes to develop cotton in Central Asia. In Athlone area, disturbed Sout prompts soldiers and police on cars to scour the vicinity nightly. Renewal of outrages against Jews reported in Poland interior. Assassins allegedly aided by official apathy. Whaler Polynia arrives in Penn land Frith with 120 tons of oil. fishing reported fairly successful with catches averaging fifty to 20 tons.
The Rushville Republican notes Democratic unity in Boone County after a State Convention platform praised as pure and sound. The Shelby Democrat derides Republican leaders while Loganport Journal lauds T J Wood as a strong candidate and calls for open canvassing. The Frankfort Crescent condemns Republican hypocrisy toward Ben Hill. The North Vernon Sun and Salem Democrat discuss prohibition and constitutional methods, while Terre Haute Express mocks office seekers and New Albany Ledger argues Democrats should stay principled.
Dr R B Maclay argues Japan’s swift, fearless mind will not tolerate delay and calls for action. He notes Roman Greek and Protestant groups vying for influence and hints at a hard sell of religious work. He then describes a method for making a soft soap using caustic potash oil and heat.
A historical note describes preparing a potash soap mixture by leaving it in a warm room for three days to yield 120 pounds of concentrated soap. It mentions uses for lubrication and washing flannels and stained items in cold water, highlighting practical domestic applications.
A Washington dispatch analyzes why James G Blaine remained in the U S Senate until his confirmation as Secretary of State in Garfields administration. Theories blame distrust of Garfield, fear of breaking promises, and potential reversals, with Dorseys letters cited as showing uncertainty and strategic caution.
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