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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1887
Page
2
A compact review of recent foreign and domestic developments. Political shifts, labor notes, and notable personal points are summarized from diverse sources to provide a quick overview of the current international and national landscape.
News dispatches report the New York Republican Club convening to form a National League with James T. Foster elected president. The session adjourned after debating Mr Lamar's confirmation, while other items note job losses at Edgar Thompson Steelworks, a tax reform push, and various political and social events across the country and abroad.
A Lisbon dispatch reports the Crown Princess gave birth to a daughter who lived two hours. the mother remains in critical condition. The Crown Princess, daughter of the Countess of Paris, is 33 and wed to the Crown Prince since May 22, 1856. The article notes widespread German scrutiny of Russian moves and lists France's new ministry and President Carnot's message to Parliament.
A Whatcom, W T death reports Rev Isaac B Kalloch, once stirred by San Francisco and Tremont Temple scandals, later mayoral candidate, Boston and Kansas City figures cited. A Hallowell dispatch notes Gov Joseph Bodwell of Maine, 1818 birth, built a granite fortune, led as mayor and state legislator before becoming governor.
Financial and industrial news report a trust formation by major rubber boot and shoe manufacturers led by Boston Rubber Boot and Shoe Trust. Several large firms signaled intent to join, while Searle, Van Neman & Co. faced a $265,002 liability and D. De Castro & Co. faced assets and liabilities ranging from 75,000 to 1,000,000. Weekly business failures totaled 24 in the U.S. and 4 in Canada, and Dun & Company notes tighter money, slower collections, and weaker stock markets amid uncertain congressional action. A Charleston cotton mill may close due to white labor shortages.
Fire engulfed a two story Harris home as Alott midnight flames forced escape attempts. Mrs Harris and six children perished or froze in the blaze, seven bodies later recovered in a charred ruin. Nearby losses include Excelsior mill in Elkhart and Hopecracker biscuit works in Pittsburgh with combined damage about 141,000.
Hugh O Brien a Democrat was elected Boston mayor for the fourth time by 26 621 votes to 24 886 for Thomas N Hart Republican The city backed license by 8 455 majority down from 4 457 last year Worcester shifted to no license and re elected Mayor Winslow Salem and Newburyport voted for license Lowell elected a Republican mayor and eight Republican aldermen The postmaster of Augusta Maine said Blaine will be nominated at Chicago with acclamation at the Republican convention in New York 1 758 delegates attended and 550 clubs represented Temporary Chairman Daniel J Ryan presided as club leaders were cheered especially Blaine The roll call praised coast defenses and tobacco and whisky tax distribution The Grosvenor resolution opposing Lamar for the Supreme Court caused a stir Senator Evarte became permanent chairman.
The daughter of Joseph Mullen in Cabell County fired at a burglar, fatally wounding him. Sands W. Hopkins, 28, died in Kansas City from laudanum after personal crisis, noted for reckless wealth expenditure and a large inherited fortune. A 1582 gun accident killed his wife while she read a novel. US Grand Jury in Prescott indicted John L. Cambridge and Dr. Oscar Lincoln for perjury and subornation in illegal land entries. A Tamaulipas election riot left eight dead and over forty wounded. the old mayor will serve another term.
Reports from Eolorado Kansas claim a three state secret raid is being formed to settle the Indian Territory with an invasion of 100000 men on a set date. In Aberdeen a Dakota delegates convention adopted a memorial urging Congress to admit Dakota as a single state. Mexican Congress adjourns with two notable acts: a 1500000 loan and compulsory education for the federal district and territories.
Chicago correspondence reports Robert Carruthers seeking a Brooklyn contract after returning from St Louis. He says Cincinnati is preferred but Von der Ahe blocks it, mom approves Brooklyn, and he may sign within days. Also notes umpire quality impacts games and Chicago’s new wealth club toboggan slide plans.
New York dispatch reports the death of Mrs. John Jacob Astor after a long illness. She passed away in her sixth decade, widow of John Jacob Astor.
Senator Cullom plans to introduce amendments to the interstate commerce law after reviewing the commission report which he says is broadly sound and beneficial. Immigration limits gain momentum with bills like Farwell’s, while Aldrich seeks to distribute Treasury surplus via bond purchases and interest anticipation. Eugene Higgins announces voluntary retirement from the appointment division amid long service and scrutiny.
Indictments in Montana allege Thomas J. Oakes J M Luckley K L Bonner A B Hammond and L J Hathaway unlawfully took timber from public lands and shipped it out of the Territory. Unkes is VP and GM of Northern Pacific Railroad Buckley is Assistant GM of the same. Bonner is timber agent for it and president of Montana Improvement Company. Hammond is timber agent of Northern Pacific and GM of Montana Improvement, Hathaway is Assistant GM of Montana Improvement.
Senate measures outline a $4,000,000 program to build trunk lines from Washington to Portland, Minneapolis, New York to Cleveland, Pittsburg to Topeka, and other routes. Iron poles and copper wires planned with eight wires on New York to Chicago. War Department to build, with condemnations settled by the Court of Claims. Rates set for short and long distances and newspaper dispatches.
Instructions for girls to craft winter decorations using crystallized grasses with alum, autumn leaves treated with odorless pulverized oxide, pressed ferns, trailing vines, and wood greenery. Includes methods to preserve color, ideas for designs like stars and horseshoes, plus the soothing value of bright bits indoors during long evenings.
The State Board of Health reports a sample from the Ohio River at Cincinnati contained extensive organic pollution and potential disease germs. Typhoid deaths in Cincinnati reached 133 in November with over 1,300 cases that month.
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