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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1887
Page
2
An international digest outlines foreign and domestic news, political events, and labor notes. It highlights major developments across nations, with emphasis on policy shifts, economic trends, and notable public statements shaping the world stage.
Reports from the frontier recount heavy skirmishes in Colorow's band where eight Utes and one white were killed with five wounded. Sources vary on aggressor lines, while other items note a Cincinnati bookmaker surrender, political shifts in Britain, oil rivals, railroad moves, and a capsized yacht disaster.
Despite a government proclamation, the Loughrea and Armagh National League branches vow to continue activities. In Dublin a mass Rotunda meeting drew vast crowds with the Lord Mayor presiding. John Dillon and William O'Brien spoke defiantly, calling on Irishmen to oppose the edict.
A Coastal note from Ocean Grove N J claims Rev Dr John T Dobbins of Camden has earned over 25000 in marriage fees and tied 5000 couples in two years His clients reportedly mostly hail from Pennsylvania The piece also notes President Cleveland plans to attend Philadelphia centennial event and reports the death of Rear Admiral Craven and a sharp Senate vindication by Senator Riddleberger.
Financial report notes Dansville bank with 1887 capital of 59000 and surplus 15000 plus 7000 undivided profits. Rh G Dun Co cites upward price tendency but cautious business with hesitations. Woolen goods weak, cotton firm, leather quiet, boot orders improving, imports rising. Iron and steel grim with Southern competition and rising stock. US bank failures total 154 in seven days. Canada 2.
Maryland Republican Convention at Baltimore Aug 24 nominates Walter B. Brooks for Governor R B Dixon for Comptroller and Francis Miller for Attorney General. Pennsylvania Prohibition delegates meet at Harrisburg with Simeon B. Chase for Supreme Court judge and D C Irish for State Treasurer. Civil Service Commission handles a large war department requisition for 212 male eligibles and Alexander McCue of New York named Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries.
A emigrant train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collided with a freight train near Wheeling. engineer Al Smith and fireman Isaac Arbuthnot were killed, others injured. Fire at Lawrenceburg Kentucky destroyed a livery stable, 14 horses, 20 vehicles, business block, church, and residences, loss $40,000. Nashville fire wiped out Standard Oil Works Pearce distillery and Swan's Marble Works, loss $100,000. Destructive cloud burst in Black Range New Mexico. Theodore Edwards, his son, and another man drowned. Boat capsized near Boucherville Louisiana. four women and children drowned, men swam ashore. Owosso Michigan house struck by lightning. eight people at supper unharmed though house damaged.
Destruction described as clapboards torn holes through the roof and plaster falling. All pictures in two parlors ruined. A bedstead overturned and a melodeon damaged only slightly, with a single pedal missing. Hundreds visited the house, taking splinters as souvenirs.
Gardner Illinois dispatch reports Miss Sarah H. Dodge waived a hearing and posted 10000 bail in the Waller and Babcock lumber firm shooting case. State's Attorney Carter signals doubt of a conviction and hints the case may stall at Grand Jury. Coroner’s jury links fatal shot to Dodge.
Denver telegram reports Major Brooks with Colorow corralled by two hundred bucks while Governor Adams urged calm and prepared for meeting Gen Test and county officials. Georgia moves toward ending convict lease system amid abuse revelations. California road restoration could affect 750000 acres near Roseville as unapproved indemnity lands return to settlement. Colorow band remains entrenched in hills, prompting tense pursuit.
A Hartford Courant debate asks whether secession and attacks on federal property would now be treason. The piece contrasts Union and compact theories, notes Northern and Southern shifts, and critiques President Cleveland’s civil service reforms and postmaster appointments as partisan. It cites the New York Tribune and Pennsylvania Republican stance as context.
Kentucky returns indicate sweeping Republican gains in gubernatorial, congressional, and legislative contests. Buckner and Bradley show reduced Democratic majorities while Republicans win several congressional districts. Louisville Courier Journal notes mountain counties shifting. Chicago Tribune sees first cracks in the solid South and a potential five Republican members in Kentucky's next delegation. Maryland Democrats endorse partisan officeholding and the President, challenging civil-service reform.
The administration has appointed postmasters to 45 373 of 55 157 offices, with Democrats predominating in many areas and many small posts left unfilled. Civil Service Reform Association members lament a drastic clean sweep and debate the shift in patronage and reform.
A political editorial questions President Cleveland's record, noting vetoes and letters on minor issues while denying major statecraft. It cites civil service reform, tariffs, inter state commerce, currency, and views on Civil War figures, then praises Union veterans fundraising and critiques Cleveland’s vetoes and Senate nominees.
The Inter Ocean quotes Senator Voorhees criticizing Republican partisan influence in Indiana noting widespread removals from office. It contrasts with Atlanta's Grady claim that nearly every Republican officeholder in Georgia has been replaced.
A Cincinnati dispatch describes Polo Harrison's bull and a neighbor's jackass locked in a brutal Kenton County fight. The ass gouged and kicked, the bull retaliated with goring and a broken leg, and after a final blow the jack finished the bull, ending the deadly spectacle.
A correspondent describes racial tensions at Asbury Park where James A Bradley seeks private control of boardwalk and pavilion spaces. He asserts ownership allows excluding non invited guests, while Black visitors continue to use beach and boardwalk amid accusations of improper behavior.
A southbound freight tore into cars at Hawkins six miles north of Akron, destroying the depot and injuring crew after a failed brake. A tramp riding in the box cars escaped unharmed. A sequence of fatal and costly incidents follows, from a trestle accident near Logan to a fatal sawmill injury at Swan’s.
Peoria special to Chicago Times reports Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway President E T Leonard states it is too early to declare liability or settlement terms. Stockholders are being consulted in New York to decide liability and funding, as details of the disaster and injuries are gathered for the stockholders and railroad officials.
Col Switzler announces an upcoming Washington dispatch about a statistical work on the wool industries of every country. The report will cover tariff acts from 1703 to 1883 and include a brief history of wool growing and manufacturing, offering valuable insights for farmers and manufacturers.
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