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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1887
Page
6
A compact briefing spans world and domestic developments including political events, labor notes, and personal points. The item surveys multiple regions with emphasis on notable changes and ongoing stories shaping public debate.
An explosion at Cambria from Comperr's Bions quarries in Birmingham Pa killed eight unidentified workers and one Italian. Russell survived badly injured as crews prepared a large blast with six kegs of powder. The scene showed mangled remains among shattered rock.
The Times closes its second Parnellism and Crime series accusing Clan na Gael in America of planning Queen Jubilee dynamite outrages, with Parnell possibly aware. It notes Cyprus ceded to Britain, crop-destroying Hungarian floods abating, a Papal mass for Jubilee, and no action on Russia’s foreigner rights. Rothschilds to fund Russian securities. Wesleyan circular on Irish coercion bill study shows most condemn or avoid commitment. Theiss floods cause damage in Austria.
Papers in a suit to recover on alleged forged notes were served on William Kissane alias William K Rogers at his ranch in Sonoma County California. Citizens there reportedly resent the prosecution. The note case, plus social news from the White House shows President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland on a fishing trip and family visits to Lake Placid and John Brown's grave.
A Washington telegram reports President Cleveland plans an extended two month journey from August to October traveling in a private car with household staff and several Cabinet members. The route would span Philadelphia to Portland and San Francisco with stops in Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati among others. The trip aims to broaden his political reach and will be paid entirely by him with no personal favors accepted.
Weekly business failures in the United States reach 145 with Canada 25. total 170, down from last week. Western states report the smallest weekly total in years amid lingering wheat speculation and improved iron market tone. Knights of Labor orders strike illegality ruling. Detroit molders strike in Michigan stove works affecting about 500 workers.
The prolonged brewers strike concluded Saturday with a pact between the brewers and employees. Strikers may return to work as spaces open and can invite non union workers to join. Any future disputes will be resolved through arbitration.
I F Tucker assistant GM of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway denies ICC jurisdiction to grant relief in the Burton Stock Car Company complaint. Similar denials come from A J Popleton for Union Pacific. Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad seeks suspension of section 4 over Moorhead City and Kingston NC citing water competition. Rumors say ICC may allow special rates where water competition exists under the law’s “substantially similar circumstances and conditions.”
In Chihuahua Mexico an altar fire in a cathedral causes panic trampling and injuries to women. Simultaneous quakes shake Charleston South Carolina and northern California Nevada causing cracks, falling plaster, and chimneys. Sacramento Yosemite Carson City and Virginia City report shaking and damage across multiple towns.
Reports from Eckert Indiana say the Davis family lynchings included William Kellam and the kidnapping of Andrew Emlow. A Corydon dispatch details Mrs Lynch and daughter Mary whipped by masked men. Free delivery towns list expands towns in multiple states. Braceville tragedy ends with Mrs Stoddard dead and John Stoddard killed, with John Connelly's death by suicide. Philadelphia figure Robert Hall alleged poet killed Mrs Rivera and then slashed his own throat.
Des Moines reports Iowa State Temperance Alliance circulates clergy outreach for Haddock case funds noting prior trial funding issues. Dumont purportedly urges Northwest Territory half breeds to revolt amid mounted police deaths. Episcopal Bishop calls for two block Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City with $6 million goal and early subscriptions. Dairy commissioners assess Edward Brady Westchester herd at pleuro pneumonia, paying $12,000 for 200 head. animals killed and carcases burned. New Caledonia convicts freed with pledge not to settle in British or French colonies, seeking passage aid to San Francisco. Parliament weighing £1,000 subsidy. Jute Dept aware in Washington.
The report dated the first of the month details interest bearing debt across bonds at 4 and 3 percent, 4 percent refunding certificates, Navy pensions, and Pacific Railroad bonds totaling 1,196,315,512 principal with related interest. It lists cash in treasury and reserves, and notes available for debt reduction as 9,277,308,997 with net cash balance 23,051,602 and total treasury cash 463,269,525.
The Agriculture Department issued a circular to all railroad and transportation managers urging strict car cleaning and disinfection after livestock shipment. It requires affidavits of care and a weeky stockyard cleansing, to prevent spread from infected districts and protect cattle interests nationwide.
A New York City report describes a planned all embracing rubber trust modeled on Standard Oil. It would control crude and finished rubber prices, fix wages, and limit imports while concentrating buying power in one brokerage and restricting the ability of workers to strike.
The Old Roman of Columbus says ex Senator Thurman should consent to allow his name to be used at the coming gubernatorial nominating convention. It claims Thurman would accept if unanimously offered, though he reportedly does not want the nomination. Friends say patriotism would prevent declining a ticket that has aided him, and his name may be presented at the Cleveland convention.
A profile of William O'Brien an Irish editor under forty born in Mallow. It notes his famine era reporting danger bravery with United Ireland and Parnell ties his blunt fiery style clashes with Gladstone and his political career including parliamentary exit and Vatican influence.
Hon William A Wheeler former Vice President of the United States died at his Malone New York home on June 3 after years of slow decline from illness. A March episode of chills and sinking spells signaled the end as mental weakness and insanity signs appeared before his final, painless passing.
Biography notes Wheeler born in Malone New York June 3 1819 left University of Vermont for lack of funds became a lawyer and town official. He served as district attorney state senator bank cashier congressman and held key committee roles including Appropriations Southern Affairs Pacific Railroads and Commerce. He sought the vice presidency in 1876 after Hayes nomination.
The Fifth International Sunday-school Convention met in Chicago on June 1–3 with wide representation. Delegates heard reports on organization, temperance, missionary work, and interdenominational effort across states, provinces, and territories. Leaders urged thorough local networks, maps of schools, and expanded education for immigrant children.
The Ohio Cattle-growers' Association spanning Ohio and neighboring states aims to shift farmers from grain to fattening beef cattle. It argues higher profits and notes Western cattle growth hurting the Ohio Valley, urging a revival and stressing meat quality depends on forage.
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