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Newspaper

Cumberland Daily Times

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1889

Page

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Westchester Fire Kills Five In Prominent Family Home

At Westchester New York a fire destroyed the Bowne residence injuring the merchant Watson Honeywell Bowne who died trying to save his family. Mrs Bowne and three children perished along with servant Ellen Dunn and sister-in-law Ulie Dunn. Bill aided a ladder escape but could not save others. Firemen were reportedly powerless and five lives were lost in the blaze.

Utr Estchester N. Y Westchester Watson Honeywell Bowne Thomas B. Bowne Kate Bowne Rebecca Helen Katie Ellen Dunn Ellen Ullie Dunn Rema Ned Vilelage Dunn Fune Katie Wats N Bowne Helen Mirgaret Bowne Een Dunn Angie Dunn Mrs. Bowne Billy William Doherty Giri Elen Dunne Remova Butler Mr. Bowne St. Peter’s Epicopal Church Remai

Health and iron in the blood as cure for weakness

The text argues good health and strong nerves are attainable for invalids. It claims disease origins lie in iron in the blood and suggests iron as a remedy though the garbled wording makes specifics unclear. It promotes earnest effort toward health and debility reduction.

Mob Finishes Pay After Abusing Farm Hand

A White Caps gang in Koyl tan township organized to expel farm hand Alexander Lawler for alleged immorality. Lawler was tied to a rail, rescued by neighbors, and seven men were arrested and fined 190 dollars plus costs. three members fled the county.

Cairo Mich Koyltan Alexander Lawler Lawler White Caps D. B. Best William Brief Joe Micker Jeff Hunter Ed Hart Fred Rossman George Huntley Justice West

Explosion Blows Tunnel Workman to Death at Ashland

At 2 AM in Ashland New York contractor R J Malone Co workers drilling a tunnel from Big Mine Run to Dark Corner struck a dynamite cartridge that failed to explode. James Kesszler of New York was killed and seven others seriously injured. Injured include Thomas Tretan and two unknown men of Honesville Thomas Flynn of Girardville Thomas Ravin of Big Mine Run John and Patrik Carroll of Ashland Wis May 5.

Ashland R. J. Malone & Co New York Big Mine Run Dark Corner James Kesszler Thomas Tretan Honesville Thomas Flynn Girardville Thomas Ravin Big Mine Row John and Patrik Carroll

Great Oil Well Near Washington Sees Surge in Production

The C D Robbins oil well on the Johnston lot near Washington Pennsylvania has risen to about seventy five barrels per hour from an initial 200 barrels per day. Deeper drilling may push output to 2500 barrels daily, as excitement grows and land around the site is leased to speculators.

Washington, Pa C. D. Robbins Johnston Lot

Johns Hopkins Opens Hospital With Grand Ceremony

Baltimore debuts the Johns Hopkins Hospital at Monument Street and Broadway, a $2.05 million complex of seventeen buildings on four acres, surrounded by parkland. The event drew officials and doctors from across the country, highlighting founder Johns Hopkins and his vision to serve the poor regardless of race, sex, or age.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Monument Street Broadway Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins University

Canadian Railroad Methods in Interstate Commerce Probe

The New York senate commerce committee reopened its inquiry into the interstate commerce law amid Grand Trunk penalties. Chauncey Depew testified that the law favors large roads, squeezing smaller lines which cannot profit from published rates and bans on rebates. Canadian roads allegedly control local traffic and fix Chicago to Cascadian rates, with arrangements guaranteeing business to certain steamship lines.

New York May Senate Comerce Grand Trunk Chauncey Depew United States Chicago

Two Men Involved in Fatal Dining Car Altercation

Buffalo May 8 Thomas Smith a colored cook and Josh Johnson a colored waiter on the Michigan Central dining car Detroit fought after Johnson threw coffee into Smith’s dish. Smith fired a revolver striking Johnson in the head. Smith fled but was captured and jailed. Johnson hospitalized with a head wound expected to be fatal. Eliza Cook discusses birds and poetically envisions a grave with nature’s hymns.

Buffalo Thomas Smith Josh Johnson Michigan Central Detroit Central Yards Johnson Smith Jonson

Washout at East Great Works increases risk to Jacob Brown home

Banner Me May 8 reports worsening washout at East Great Works. Since Saturday about seventy feet of the high bank where Jacob Brown's house stood has eroded away, the river now reaching the Brown family dwelling. The washout enlarges the crater and raises anxiety for homes and property, though authorities hope extended abutments will keep water from Braley village.

Banner East Great Works Jacob Brown Brown Braley Village

Riots threaten as Father Gracnowks defies mob in Manistee

Manistee Michigan reports riot tensions as Father Gracnowks refuses to leave for Chicago. Rioters arm themselves and threaten to eject the priest, warning of a new blaze if he stays. Libby Prison train wreck near Maysville Kentucky prompts interest in bricks and lumber. Three unknown men rob Lake City hotel Cadillac Michigan, taking 1300 dollars after overpowering the clerk.

Manistee Father Gracnowks Fremis Chicago Preest Libby Marsville Richmond Maysville Cadillac, Mich McGovern Lake City

Robbery and murder shock New Windsor worker

John McCaffrey a brickyard employee was assaulted by intruders at New Windsor robbed and his skull fractured. He died the next morning at the alms house where his body had been taken after being found on the road.

Newaere John McCaffrey New Windsor

Wissman Arrives at Bogomago With 900 Besieging Force

Capt Wissman arrives at Bogomago with a 900 strong force. Hostilities with the natives at that location appear imminent.

Wissman Bogomago Berry

Strictly American Bishop Denies Foreign Rule at Catholic University

The Sun's New York report claimed Bishop Keane imported a foreign faculty with monarchical ideas. Keane calls the piece absurd, says selections were made with bishops, notes American bishops and Corcoran considered, and emphasizes using American brains and democracy while denying monarchical influence.

Keane Catholic University Battmore May the Sun New York Cen United States Mgr. Corcoran Philadelpha Rome

Jockey Stone Sentenced to Death for Murder in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn court, Judge Henry A. Moore sentenced Jockey Stone to death for murder of Barkeeper Henry Miller in a Coney Island saloon last summer. Stone, tried thrice, faced two prior convictions and a hung jury before the final verdict of first degree murder. He is set to be hanged June 2 in the county jail yard.

New York Court of Sessions Brooklyn Henry A. Moore Jockey Stone Henry Miller Coney Tsinud Stone

Widow of S E Benjamin Hangs Herself in Maine

In Banner Maine on May 8, the widow of S E Benjamin of Patten, a prominent lawyer and respected local figure, hanged herself at home after returning from church. Despondency is given as the cause. She came from a renowned family and was widely beloved in the community.

Sewyer Benjamin BaNnor S. E Benjamin Patten

Princess of Wales Lays Corner Stone at New Hospital

The foundation stone of the new hospital for women on the Euston road was formally laid by the Princess of Wales in a large gathering. Enthusiasm from spectators greeted the royal visit as an illuminated address in a silver casket was presented to the princess at the ceremony.

Princess of Wales Londons Euston Road

Himera Miners Strike Tells La Salle Area

At a meeting in La Salle Illinois miners from La Salle Peru and Spring Valley vote to strike affecting about 3000 workers. The action follows a general labor stoppage in the district and signals broad labor unrest.

Himera la Sale Ill la Salle Spring Valley Peru

Secretary Cook improves as Bass remains very low

New York report May 5 states Secretary of State Cook is a little better while Lyman K. Bass’s condition stays unchanged and is very low likely indicating serious ill health at that time.

New York's New York Cook Lyman K. Bass Vry

Fire destroys St. Vincent Orphan asylum near Vincennes

The St. Vincent Orphan asylum three miles east of Vincennes Indiana was destroyed by fire causing about 59000 in losses. The Catholic institution housed about 150 orphans and was directed by Vincennes diocese. All children escaped. Sister Biidget suffered severe burns but survived a near fatal escape. The building will be rebuilt at once.

Indiana Vincennes Ind St. Vincent

Ex-bank president James D. Fish to be released from prison

James D. Fish, former president of the defunct Marine Bank of New York, will be released from the state prison in Nard Avusars on Saturday under Cleveland’s commutation of his ten year sentence. He is reported in good health and, though penniless, plans to seek work in a small business.

Nard. Avusars N. Y James D. Fish Marine Bank New York Cleveland Fish

Westphalia miners strike sparks deadly riot at Goise ikirchen

The miners strike in Westphalia worsened into a serious riot at Goise ikirchen. One miner was killed while many were injured, including several of the police.

Bern Westphalia Goise Ikirchen

Noted clashes and crime tales across cities and nations

In Rochester a thief named Frank Gascoyne was shot by a detective after resisting halts. Lincoln Curtis in Providence AL faces embezzlement charges of 2000 from his shoe firm. Conshohocken worsted mills value property at 1 040 258 06 with no liabilities stated. Two Pulaihia exerts reportedly opened a treasury vault with 9 000 000 in coin, unsettling treasury operations. Peace society in Boston hosts Summer Philadelphia elected delegate to Paris congress. Admiral Porter replies to Irent Butler’s cowardice charges, calling Butler an imbecile and a penurious fool.

Frank Gascoyne Rochester Lincoln Curtis Providence Conshobocken Worsted Mills Treasury The Peace Society Boston Philadelphia Paris Admiral Porter Irent Butler Butler Irenkard

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