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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
2
A compact weekly digest highlights remarkable happenings across the globe and beyond. Shocking accidents and startling crimes mix with other topics, offering a mirror of significant events that shaped the period.
P F Pratt, cashier of First National Bank Anoka Minnesota, fled to Canada with about 100000. The bank closed its doors and a receiver was appointed. Pratt had overdrawn 20000 at St Paul Merchants Bank and drawn 8000 in cash plus 30000 on his note, aided by a grass widow Mrs Jacobsen. The wife Mrs Pratt learned of the theft from an anonymous note and left for Boston.
Wilford Woodruff, long president of the Twelve Apostles, was chosen to succeed John Taylor as president of the Mormon Church at Salt Lake City. His inaugural sermon urged saints to triumph, denounce Gentile pressures, and uphold the celestial law. George Q. Cannon, Lorenzo Snow and others praised the church's prosperity and God's favor.
The Anniversary Meeting at the Church of the Covenant in Washington D C drew prominent attendees including Secretary Windom with Justice Strong presiding. Dr Shearer reported year end totals with receipts about 290000 and expenditures near that, plus 150 new publications.
Bem Scott, a Texan, was sentenced by an Indiana jury to five years in prison for the murder of Don Crowley, a young Elkhart businessman. The defendant stabbed Crowley four times after a dispute over property, injuring bystander George Newell and James Smith before capture. Crowley died a few days later.
Herbert G. Stout, a railway mail clerk on the St. Paul to Council Bluffs route, was arrested by Post Office Inspector G. M. Flemming and Marshal Daggett for robbing the mails between St. Paul and Minneapolis. He was caught in the act with two full packages of letters and had been active in such thefts for about a year.
The revolt against German rule in Zanzibar is spreading. The Belgian Government plans a circular convoking an international conference in Brussels on the slave trade. In Paris the correctional tribunal acquits Senator Naquet and Deputies Laguerre Laisant and Turquet and M Deroulede and three other League of Patriots leaders of belonging to a secret society, fining them 100 francs each for illegal association.
A March recap details a debt reduction of 13,605,655 with total debt at 1,168,690,058 after cash reductions. It lists interest bearing bonds, refunding certificates, and Pacific Railroad debt, noting cash available for debt reduction and the sinking fund status.
R G Dun & Co notes dull interior trade with pockets of activity in Cleveland Atlanta Omaha and St Paul. Rail earnings up about 15 percent for March while money markets ease and collections improve in Kansas City and Detroit. Wheat and coffee pressured. corn up. oil modestly higher. copper and pork stabilize. Business failures 222 vs 240 prior week.
President Harrison calls on Americans to observe a nationwide hour of prayer and Thanksgiving on the centennial of Washingtons oath. He urges all to attend religious services, implore Gods blessings, and seek guidance for liberty prosperity and peace.
Assistant Secretary Bussey of the Interior Department rendered a decision in the Ammerman pension case, in which Judge Hawkins was overruled. The action concerns pension entitlements and the ruling affects the involved parties and related government proceedings.
The ruling reversed the prior denial of Ammerman’s injury. The court held his injury occurred in service as horseplay in camp placed him in the line of duty without fault. Bussey ordered the claim admitted, aligning with the claimant’s view that service caused the hurt.
The Dakota prairie fires devastated farms as dry air and a fierce gale caused near spontaneous ignition. The fires destroyed grass, stubble, and timber, with many dying in the flames. Losses exceed two million dollars and hundreds of families are homeless. aid appeals have been issued.
In Aitkin Minnesota residents observed a strange weather event at 4 45 pm when darkness fell and lights were needed in businesses. The snow was black and dirty like emery with metallic specks, half an inch deep and accompanied by a greenish sky. Ice chunks and sand were found, and several people saved samples as curiosities.
Telegraphic reports across California indicate grain fruit and feed crops will yield far more than prior years. Acreage expands up to one third in some areas. Heavy late rains benefited drought prone zones. Many young orchards and thousands of grapevines in Fresno district planted and thriving.
The United States Attorney General appoints Herbert Hew and O P M Hubbard as law clerk and confidential secretary. Fifty employees are discharged from the Government Printing Office with more cuts to follow. The Chilean Government accepts invitation to the congress of American nations. James A Yose of Maine is appointed to his old post as Appointment Clerk of the Post Office Department in Washington DC.
Daniel E Bandmann stars in Austerlitz at McVickers Theater Chicago featuring fifty French soldiers singing the Marseillaise in a camp scene and a Napoleon midnight review tableau. Lotta follows with Two Sisters as centennial week attraction. Will of Justice Stanley Matthews filed for probate in Washington DC revealing bequests to wife and children. Bids opened for Fort Smith approaches and Pittsburg Post Office roof. McConnell, Osage attorney and Army of the Potomac veteran, dies by his own hand in Topeka.
Miss Nellie Fuller of Marion Ind testified in court about being kicked by her stepfather Sam Porter and later became hysterical and delirious at night. Porter is said to be frightened by the proceedings.
The Musical Union of New York undertook efforts to block the landing of 400 foreign musicians, citing job competition and union standards. Officials claim the move aims to protect local performers and preserve domestic music opportunities.
Men arriving reportedly under the foreign contract labor act are suspected of visiting America each spring and returning in autumn with their earnings, with possible pauper act implications. The text notes their habit of seasonal travel and money brought back.
At the annual stockholders meeting the treasurer reported last year profits of 666,092.42 dollars with interest payments of 336,696.98 dollars and preferred stock of 40,000 dollars. The firm shows total assets with a surplus of 1,251,300.54 over all liabilities including capital stock.
The Standard Iron Works at West Superior Wisconsin burned with a loss of 45000 pounds and no insurance. Sheriff and Sons foundry and machine shops in Pittsburg Pennsylvania were totally destroyed with patterns lost, totaling about 60000 dollars.
President Harrison nominates Joel B. Erhardt for Collector of the Port of New York and Cornelius B. Van Cott for Postmaster of New York in the federal appointments.
The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming nominations including Louis Wolfley to be Governor of Arizona and James N. Huston to be Treasurer of the United States. Other confirmed appointees span positions in state governorships, Indian agencies, and federal offices. The session reviewed foreign relations and postponed Russia extradition until next Congress.
A Great Surprise is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs the great guaranteed remedy. It is sold on its merits and any druggist is authorized to give a sample bottle free. It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs and large bottles cost 50 cents and 1. WoMeEN live longer than men they keep their age a secret Death doesn't know when to call for them.
An advertisement extols Brown's Broncaial Trocites as a highly trusted remedy for asthma bronchial disease coughing and colds. It claims the product costs 25 cents and asserts honesty as a virtue about the ad copy.
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