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Newspaper
Cuba Pilot
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1887
Page
2
In Leavenworth a 16 year old girl Mary Murphy vanished from home a week ago. Police and city officials conducted a wide search but found her body today in the river with bricks tied to a rope about her waist. Rumors of foul play circulate as the coroner prepares to hold an inquest and the public remains intrigued.
Lawrence and others including Senator Blackburn and General Upshaw visited Haskell Institute for an Indian Literary Society gathering. The group enjoyed speeches by notable visitors and toured the city, then addressed Indian children in the chapel. Local rail commission activity and various regional notices followed.
Citizens filed a protest with the governor alleging carelessness in census books and unauthorized access. The item also notes a university rule forbidding flowers or gifts at commencement and a regulation limiting attendance to those over fourteen. Multiple local items follow including disappearances, accidents, coal discovery, strikes, rail contracts and state examinations.
In Fulton County near the Missouri line James Smith and John Howell were attacked by wolves while traveling. Howell died from neck wounds, Smith escaped to a nearby house after injury. A trio of men fishing was also set upon, James Thompson fatally wounded and others seriously hurt. A night hunt killed one wolf. others remained at large.
The note states the Turkish government cannot name a suitable Bulgarian throne candidate and urges the powers to propose a suitable successor, citing the need for alignment with dobranic interests.
Edlitor O'Brien was attacked in Hamilton after arriving from Niagara Falls. A gun ambush at Market Square produced eight shots as he fled a hotel. Nelson was wounded in the wrist and treated at the city hospital. Police made no arrests. O'Brien planned a return to Niagara Falls for a Montreal meeting.
In Canaary on May 23 railway officials discuss a potential Supreme Court vacancy. They favor Judge Cooley to replace Judge Woods, arguing his fit for cross party support and interstate commerce expertise. They foresee pressure on President Cleveland to appoint him.
A Washington special reports a rising tide of immigration with nearly 150000 landed since June 1, about 50 percent more than last year. Castle Garden saw 9000 arrivals in a day and the year may total about 500000. Irish and German arrivals dominate, with wide emigration from Ireland and Germany totaling around 4,000,000 each over the last century. The year’s totals may push the immigrant count toward 14,000,000 nationally.
Mount Holly residents reel from a sensational case of a white music teacher Annie Severs and a Black barber Billy Sutton. Severs, 18, repeatedly visited Sutton at his home near The Hill for lessons, despite family pressure. After her disappearance a search revealed she was with Sutton at a nearby settlement. Prosecution despite testimony. public anger grows as details emerge of coercion and community backlash.
Washington dispatch notes the president with Mrs Cleveland and others departing for Lake Larauite New York next Tuesday to seek better fishing and avoid crowds. It reports court activity, Treasury actions, a federal work stoppage, and rising tensions as various leaders and parties prepare for upcoming campaigns.
The letter discusses the Alaska boundary rights and British concessions before the 1867 treaty. It asks if Britain granted any rights in the Russian sector of Behring Sea prior to that agreement and suggests Bayard pose the questions to the Russian initiator. The note notes need for foreign office guidance.
In reply to a inquiry the report on plans and models for the 6000 ton steel armored ships is not yet public. The board's deliberations show disagreement with Secretary Whitney seeking further suggestions. Captain Ramsay favors the English designs while Shield Wilson and Edward Burgoau oppose them.
London reports Austro Hungary will not join the Paris exposition officially yet will aid exhibitors from the empire Russia has likewise chosen the same approach. A public school act in Michigan raised the age of consent to fourteen and enhanced penalties for assaults on minors.
Washington special: Messia Green and Reed for Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and Pittsburg & Evie railroads urge suspension of the fourth general clause to allow via Youngstown longer routes with lower through rates. Opponents Scott and Brooks for Pennsylvania railroad argue the request is indefinite and harmful to inter state law and shipper protection. The commission adjourned after taking the matter under advisement.
Lincoln Nebraska May 24 1887 Patrick Egan ex president of the Irish Land League of America reports to Col P M King Dublin Castle Under Secretary for Ireland that he seeks a fair trial if charged and accuses officials of vilification. he pledges to return to Ireland if charges are laid and insists on proper judicial proceedings amid a heated exchange from Great Queen Street London to Dublin Castle.
After O'Briens speech a rear exit escape led to a chase by hostile spectators. John Nelson was wounded in the arm as shots rang out while T P O'Brien redirected the carriage to safety. The chief and police detained no one as Nelson faced a dangerous wound. McMahon brandished a revolver to help protect bystanders.
Washington report notes an exchange between President Cleveland and a Georgia politicians wife. She urged him to seek a second term and he replied he fears not completing his present term. The moment sparked curiosity about his health and plans for Adirondacks recreation next week.
A civic delegation of twenty five business representatives from all branches of St Louis municipal government met with the president at noon and invited him and Mrs Cleveland to visit St Louis in the fall. The president said he could not see why he should not visit and would take pleasure in accepting. The committee later extended invitations to cabinet members.
A garbled report notes an acquittal in a malpractice homicide case involving Mrs Ebbitts. The fragmented text mentions a Janesville context and a trial outcome, with reference to a dying woman and a verdict related to the alleged killer.
The national drill opened at noon in Washington D C with a flagstaff ceremony and General Augur assuming command and issuing orders. Troops from several states formed a square around the flagstaff as crowds gathered for the ceremony. The day featured a 5 pm tires parade with Louisville legion Washington light infantry and Toledo cadets, watched by about 3000 spectators and the Marine Band.
The Supreme Court reversed lower courts and held the alive well patent valid, denying anticipation or prior use. The decision affects tens of thousands of farmers in Indiana and Iowa, with claims that 500000 to 1000000 wells could be impacted, amid a long farmer-led fight similar to the barbed wire dispute.
London reports a secession of Lora Harrington and unionist followers from the Eighty club sparked by endorsement of Mr. Grailstone. The dispute, seen as weakening liberal factions, draws praise from radicals and sharp blasts from the Tory press including insults about Gladstone allies.
In Harris Eames vs Andrews and others the supreme court rules the Drive Well Patent remains valid and infringed. The ruling sustains patent 4 1372 issued to Nelson W Green and affirms a Connecticut district court decree. A separate Ohio case reaches the same outcome, affecting users of driven wells nationwide.
Brussels reports a growing strike wave in iron districts with quarry workers at Tournai stopping work and Charleroi and Serain threats. Charleroi strikers tried to head to Brussels but were dispersed by gendarmes with no bloodshed. The Belgian Senate refused to defer debate on the cattle import duty bill amid the strike talks.
A drifting smoke cloud during a drill ground show formed a profile of George Washington over the White House. Witnesses say the strange phenomenon was captured by many observers and reported in The Post.
Fire consumes the business district of Lake Linden Michigan within minutes, destroying Newman & Trelea’s store and adjacent buildings. The blaze, linked to the upper story, spreads to the Tampico saloon and surrounding structures, leaving hundreds homeless and prompting aid from Hancock and Houghton fire crews. Estimated losses reach $1.5 million with stores alone totaling about $500,000. No lives reported lost.
Officials say there is good reason to believe the U S and Great Britain can satisfactorily settle the fishery disputes. Britain seeks to avoid non-intercourse complications and does not want the president to exercise congressional non-intercourse powers. Canada is less helpful in resolving the issue.
In Fontanel Indiana Mrs. Imens was accidentally shot in the abdomen four weeks ago. No bullet was removed and she later gave birth to a healthy child with a skull wound. She recovered remarkably, aiding in daily tasks shortly after and participating in a dance, puzzling physicians.
Rome dispatch reports the pope citing religious peace in Prussia achieved through Emperor William and his counselors. He notes repeal or relaxation of some church laws, while praising the free spirit of peace and wishing similar sentiment for Italy amid broad calls for aid as floods devastate Transylvania and southeast Hungary.
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