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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1887
Page
2
The summary catalog highlights key global happenings from varied regions. It notes political, economic, and cultural developments, with emphasis on notable speeches, treaties, market shifts, and scientific advances reported across multiple continents.
Telegraph dispatches report Treasury Department probe into Emigration Commission affairs to stop immigrant swindles. Texas election yields defeat of prohibition amendment by over 100000 votes. News of disappearances, crimes, trials, and accidents spans New York to Ontario with multiple named individuals and organizations.
The colored veterans of the Union Army resolved to hold their next reunion in Washington after adopting resolutions praising the troops and noting the South's continued distress. A separate incident reports Mrs. W H Liste of Lansingburg jumping from a train with a child, killing herself and the child, while Engineer Martin saved the other child. In New York a man claiming to be Con sand J Mooney attempted to blow up the Queen liner but the fire was put out and he was detained.
At Chicago the omnibus doodle trial opened for defense examination on Monday. A number of persons testified to their good reputations in the community.
A Louisville special reports a violent feud on election day in Manchester Clay County Kentucky. About sixty men fought using guns clubs and knives. six were found dead including Jack Hecker Don White John G White Dale Little and two other county residents. The town and families connected to John D Witte are mentioned.
The Maryland prohibitionists in Glyndon named Summerfield Baldwin for governor James Pollard for attorney general and Thomas E Wright for comptroller The platform calls for disfranchising vote sellers protecting wage workers from foreign pauper labor urging arbitration in capital labor disputes and funding labor statistics bureau. The Houston special notes rapid election return influx and large anti Prohibition majorities in Southern Texas with current estimates showing the question will be settled.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Prohibitionists admit defeat by 15 000 votes while anti Prohibitionists claim 50 000. Sixty one towns show 4 017 against prohibition. Newport Rhode Island hosts Civil Service Rearm League with George William Curts reelected as president denouncing the Democratic stance on civil service reform and criticizing the President's spoilsman concessions.
Secretary Farrowiy announces prepayment of interest on certain 4 percent bonds starting August 15 1887 with a 2 percent annual rebate. Proposals for sale of 449 percent bonus bonds from 1870 and 1871 to bolster the sinking fund will be opened at noon each Wednesday. President to tour major cities late September. Treasury cash falls July net by 6.66 million while circulation rises 4.05 million.
An earthquake was felt across Illinois, eastern Missouri, and Tennessee early Tuesday, with strong tremors in St. Louis. Reports span Carbondale to Vincennes, while lands near Golden Pond Kentucky sunk feet and residents relocated. Also noted are Ecuador quake impacts and a freight rate complaint from Liepes Bros. & Co. seeking ICC relief.
British authorities tighten security on arrivals at Queenstown with strict baggage searches. Reports note severe upheavals in China including mass executions near Shanghai and flooding along the Machow River. Cholera deaths rise in Chili while telegraph poles are toppled amid anti technology sentiment in Monanan Mingisz. The German Crown Prince disturbance is reviewed by Dr. Mackenzie who finds limited vocal issues.
Chicago correspondent notes improved play across the league with the White Stockings favored to win. New signings by Detroit bolster roster while Boston suffers injuries and weak form. Philadelphia New York and Pittsburgh push in a tight race as Detroit leads the standings.
In Leavenworth Kansas the police court case of Colonel Dick Anthony editor of the Times and the Bond and Pond disputes continued through the day. At five o clock a dramatic moment arose when the prosecutor asked the marshal to open a parcel to prove the weapon claim. Judge Hunter refused to grant that permission and Anthony rose to confront the court declaring he would not yield.
A speaker presents a lead pipe shaped like a pistol to mock a prosecutor's claim and humiliate Mr. Baker, who anticipated a real horse-pistol. Laughter erupts as the crowd abandons order and the moment regains control after the tense reveal.
United States debt statement issued on the Ist of the month reports a net decrease of about five million dollars. The report breaks down interest bearing debt, noninterest debt, and cash items, noting total debt and available cash for reduction, with a final net cash balance in the Treasury and reserve funds.
Cardinal Giovanni Simeoni, born July 23 1816 in Paliano, held key church roles in Madrid and Rome. He served as Prefect of Studies, Secretary of State under Pius IX, and later headed Propaganda Fide after Leo XII appointed him.
The Louisville report notes quiet voting with Labor and Prohibition votes smaller than expected. Democratic majorities rise about 2,000 in Louisville and nationwide, with a solid Democratic legislative slate and defeat of local option by a strong margin. State results estimate a 25,000 to 35,000 Democratic majority seeking a United States Senate seat in January.
Washington telegram reports Surgeon General Hamilton assisted by Maung Logan and Manor Tucker reset Joan A Logan’s fractured shoulder blade and elbow. The operation cured the issue though patient endures intense pain and rests quietly. An error in bone knitting was found.
The Chicago Tribune editorial portrays a severe prolonged drought across the Mississippi Valley. It notes dry streams and wells, cattle suffering for water, wilting corn, parched grass, and desperate hauling of water as rain remains absent since hot weather began.
An Associated Press dispatch reports Gen Rosecrans received from Charles Whitehead chair of the National Veteran Association resolutions repudiating G A R members praise of President Cleveland’s veto of a dependent pension bill and condemning rival efforts to inflame sectional strife. Cleveland says the veterans honor their duty at home and defend freedom. Whitehead asked Rosecrans to present them in the name of 10 000 ex Union soldiers of Iowa.
Charles Juong of New York, 45, born Princess Anne Maryland, was named Consul General at Corea by the President. A Civil War veteran and linguist, he served with the Khedive of Egypt as lieutenant colonel on the staff and guided exploration in Central Africa with Gen. Gordon. He traced the Nile to its sources and aided Egyptian authority in Niam country.
The Bureau of Statistics reports fiscal year imports rose from 424 to 458 million dollars and total importations from 655 to 872 million. Exports of domestic merchandise climbed from 605 to 705 million, while the excess of exports over imports fell from 41 to 24 million.
In autumn 1882 a rider and an army officer traverse Whte Mountains near the San Carlos Reservation. Their horses shied at a hidden Apache buck and two squaws, who prove friendly nut-gatherers observing from a crag. The horses, famed veteran Indian fighters, could detect enemies by scent when hearing failed.
A Tucso area mining party keeps two horses, Dick and Jim, who boss their younger mate and delight in table scraps. Dick dominates, yet the trio works well by day. The older horse inspires a mine name The Old Dick and is famed for sneaky, comical mischief. Dick and Jim even eat soup and chow chow pickles, earning affectionate regard from their owners.
The article notes a 1750s New York celebration after President Washingtons inauguration where ice cream appeared among the ices. It credits Dolly Adams with preparing or suggesting the confection, saying the new dessert caused a sensation and boosted her social prominence according to Pittsburg Dixpath.
Nordenskjold contemplates a South Pole expedition while a Norwegian explorer lists future plans. The piece notes houseflies plagued by parasites and recalls May Day milkmaids in London. It closes with reflections on Turdon cow folklore and the perils of overexpectation and disappointment.
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