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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1889
Page
2
Vast flood and quake toll reported from Asia and Japan
San Francisco dispatches note the Oceanic arrived with Aug 10 updates from Hong Kong and Yokohama. Shandong river embankment breaches on July 22 flooded tens of miles, many houses washed away, districts submerged. drownings uncounted. Kumamoto earthquake updates on July 28 report 18 killed, 19 wounded, 52 dwellings demolished, fifty three shocks felt. further loss in Clukugo with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franccisco
Oceanic
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Yellow River
Shantung
Chefoo
Kumamota
Clukugo
Harvest Weather Boosts Crops Across Regions
The weekly weather bulletin reports favorable conditions for harvesting in Minnesota with a record wheat crop. Late Dakota crops suffer drought damage while Pennsylvania Iowa and Illinois enjoy rapid corn maturation. Michigan faces poor conditions for corn potatoes and pastures. Kansas and western Missouri report excellent corn overall though eastern Missouri is drought affected. Frost risk in the corn belt appears minimal by Sept 15. Western Gulf crops improve as New England and the Middle States see generally good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Kansas
Missouri
Corn Belt
Gulf States
New England
Middle States
Standing of the Clubs That Are Contending for First Place
A standings table highlights leading clubs contending for first place across divisions. Key performances and gaps shape the race as teams push for top position amid tight margins and upcoming fixtures.
Failed for 400000 The J H Mahler Carriage Co Assignment
The J H Mahler Carriage Company of St Paul Minn assigns to John L McDonald. President J H Mahler admits liabilities will exceed assets likely not less than 400000 and may approach twice that amount. Assignment follows suit by F L Elms of Michigan to recover 2450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mahler Carriage Company
St. Paul
St. Paul Minn
John L. McDonald
J. H. Mahler
Mahler
F. L. Elms
Michigan
West Virginia Governor Injured in Wagon Accident
Gov. E. W. Wilson and his aged father in law Dr. J Cotton were in a serious carriage accident when a fiery horse balked near a 35 foot bank. The horse fell over the edge with Dr. Cotton, who suffered a broken left shoulder. The governor was thrown and hurt in the legs and confined to his bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Wilson
West Virginia
J. £. Cotton
Dr Cotton
Gov. Wilson
London engineer to assess American gas plant deals
After absorbing much of America’s beer industry, British capital now targets U S gas plants. A distinguished London engineer travels to the United States to close profitable deals following favorable investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
United States
Death by own Action of a Well Known Salesman
Samuel Rosenbaum a prominent salesman for James H Walker Co Chicago killed himself after the death of his wife and daughter authorities report he had become insane from the loss continuing his career required in this period is noted as the tragedy unfolds in Chicago's business community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rosenbaum
James H. Walker & Co
Chicago
ABA Annual Meeting Moves to Chicago from Saratoga
The American Bar Association holds its annual meeting in Chicago marking the first time the gathering leaves Saratoga. The event showcases sessions and discussions across legal disciplines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Chicago
Saratoga
Nine Die in New York Tenement Fire at Snyder's Restaurant
A kitchen fire at Snyder's restaurant on West Seventh Avenue New York City killed nine people and injured several others in a five story tenement housing sixty residents. Owner Snyder arrested on suspicion with $1,000 insurance on stock found. Brooks the cook charged as a witness. Building damaged about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
West Seventh Avenue
New York City
Active Fall Business Seen in Prospects and Trade
Bradstreet notes steady general merchandise volumes with moderate gains in Philadelphia St Louis New Orleans St Joseph and Omaha. Money fears recur in New York City while mercantile collections ease in South West and Northwest. Wheat exports rise, hog prices slip, and 218 U S business failures reported this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New Orleans
St. Joseph
Omaha
New York City
United States
United
Appointment Notices From Federal Offices and Agencies
The following selections show new appointments across pension boards revenue service and census duties in various states. Names include Dr. M S Joner Antigo Wisconsin and others in Woodstock Illinois. J J Winsted William Totten Andrew T Deininger James Jillingsly Charles E Taft R M Moore Frank M Wicker Samuel W Moe Kinlay James S Rittenhouse Andrew J Pickererll Ralph S Green John M Faulkner G H Kirkpatrick Cad Burba James O Hagan James A Kerr with posts ranging from storekeeper gauger to special agent and inspector with per diem rates for temporary duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Joner
Pension Board
Antigo
Wis
C. C. Watson
J. W. Grosbeck
D. C. Greene
Woodstock
Revenue Service
J. J. Winsted
Tennessee
William Totten
Kentucky
Andrew T. Deininger
Ohio
James Jillingsly
California
Civil Service Commission
Charles E. Taft
Little Rock
Ark
Census Bureau
R. M. Moore
San Antonio
Texas
Frank M. Wicker
Key West
Fla
Samuel W. MoeKinlay
Charleston
D. C
James 8. Rittenhouse
Illinois
Andrew J. Pickerell
Ralph S. Green
John M. Faulkner
G. H. Kirkpatrick
Cad Burba
James O. Hagan
James A. Kerr
State Conventions Name Candidates for Governors and More
State party conventions across Virginia North Dakota Nebraska Montana selected candidates. Virginia taps Gen William Mahone for Governor Col Campbell C Slemp for Lieutenant Governor Warren Lurry for Attorney General. North Dakota lists John Miller Alfred Dickey John Fluttie G C H Corliss Alfred Wattin Bartholomew John O Bray L C Hansborough. Nebraska Prohibitionists nominate S P Wigton for Supreme Judge Jennie F Holmes C B Palmer. Montana Republicans nominate T C Power for Governor J E Richards for Lieutenant Governor T H Carter for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
William Mahone
Campbell C. Slemp
Capt
Warren
Lurry
North Dakota
John Miller
Alfred Dickey
John Fluttie
G. C. H. Corliss
Alfred Wattin
Bartholomew
John O. Bray
Congress
L. C. Hansborough
Nebraska
P. Wigton
Norfolk
University Regents
Jennie F. Holmes
Tecumseh
C. B. Palmer
Santina
Montana
T. C. Power
Helena
J. E. Richards
Butte
T. H. Carter
Three Trains Collide at Petrolia West Virginia
An east bound Baltimore and Ohio special and a fast express collided on a sharp curve at Petrolia while both trains were decelerating. Three were killed, one fatally, and fifteen injured including Engineer Layman Fireman Fletcher and Fireman Bailey among the dead and injured officials and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Oho Ralroad
Petrolia
W. Va
Silver Run
Layman
John Fletcher
John Bailey
George Lowland
Hunter
Manley
Central
Robert Molloy
Parkersburg
Ross
Maybrick Case Ends With Life Imprisonment
The scaffold was begun at Liverpool when Home Secretary Matthews commuted Mrs. Maybrick’s sentence to life penal servitude. The decision followed conflicting medical testimony about poison found in Mr. Maybrick’s stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Maybrick
Liverpool
Home Secretary
Matthews
Mr. Maybrick
Mrs Maybrick Convicted and Sentenced to Death
After long legal debate, eminent lawyers and Mr Matthews confirm Mrs Maybrick poisoned her husband with intent to kill. No further appeal for release or mitigation will be entertained. The decision aligns with public sentiment and broad satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Maybrick
Freight train collision at Big Flats injures passengers
A Lehigh Valley freight train backing into a switch at Big Flats New York was struck by the Erie express with the right of way. The impact tore through the caboose and two cars, the wreck toppled the embankment, passenger Andrew Wallace was buried and gravely injured, Charles Himball suffered a broken arm, and a fire consumed freight and passenger cars while baggage was saved by passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Big Flats
N. Y
Erie Express
Andrew Wallace
Scardhed
Charles Himball
Remedy Found For Pear Leaf Blight And Apple Mildew
Prof T B Galloway chief of the vegetable pathology section at the Department of Agriculture reports a practical fungicide remedy for pear leaf blight and apple mildew. He cites economical results with a new sprayer allowing 50 000 plants to be treated in a day and a half at about 4 75 per application with five applications needed for best effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Galloway
Department of Agriculture
Opening Red Lake Reservation for 3,000,000 Acres
The Red Lake reservation in Minnesota is expected to open soon with about 3,000,000 acres. Up to the 17th, no signatures had been obtained and some Indians threatened violence. The ringleader was jailed while others yielded, and officials say they will have enough signatures in about a week to proceed with the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Red Lake
Minnesota
Commissioner Rice
Leech Lake
Bussey Overrules Black On Pension Discharge Rule
Assistant Secretary Bussey rescinds rule 135 in Kaufman pension appeal and overrules Hawkins. The decision reestablishes the department ruling that a dishonorable discharge does not bar a pension, aligning with prior administrations before Rule 135 by Gen. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
Daniel B. Kaufman
Commissioner Black
Hawkins
Gen. Black
Behring Sea Sealing Vessel Captures Reported
Victoria B C reports two more sealing schooners seized by the Rush in Behring Sea the Pathfinder and the Minnie both vessels carry skins. The American schooners Ariel and Tessa were boarded and allowed to proceed after being told to leave Behring Sea with seals aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
Minnie
Behring Sea
Victoria
B. C
Ariel
Tessa
Tanner issues easier rule on proving pension claims
Pension Commissioner Tanner revises proof standards for disability claims. If the officer or orderly sergeant evidence is missing, the claimant and one private soldier may prove origin, provided both are men of character. Also notes the National Chrysanthemum Society formation and officials at Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Cattle Plague in Yankton County Dakota Explained
Territorial Veterinarian Collins concludes a cattle plague in Yankton County is splenic apoplexy from impure water. About 300 cattle have died with many hogs fed on carcasses also affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Territorial
Collins
Yankton County
Dakota
Chicago Blaze Destroys Dearborn Street Building
Fire badly damages the old Post and Mail Building at 84 to 88 Dearborn Street Chicago. Structural loss estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars while tenant stock losses run about 100 000 dollars. Geo E Cole and Company printers are among the heaviest losers. Mexican mine owners move to build a smelter for protection against a threatened strike or downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Post and Mail
Dearborn Street
Geo. E. Cole & Co
Ore Duty Raised by US Government harms Buyer
A prominent ore buyer says his business has been damaged by 85 percent since the order to collect the increased duty was issued. The heightened import levy by the United States Government is cited as the cause of the decline in demand and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Father and Daughter Die in Tecumseeh Fire
Fire at Rector Robinet's home in Tecumseeh Ontario destroyed three buildings. Mrs Robinet and her father died from burns while Robinet saved his three children who narrowly escaped serious harm as onlookers rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseeh
Ont
Rector Robinet
Counterfeit Money Suspect Arrested in Missouri
J. D. Robinson was arrested at Union Star Missouri on a charge of passing counterfeit currency. A sizeable amount of bogus money including the $10 Webster head bill from the Dayton Ohio gang was found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
J. D. Robinson
Union Star
Dayton, Ohio
British Bark Onaway Believed Lost After Delaware Passage
The British bark Onaway sailing from Philadelphia on June 5 bound for Bilboa with a crew of fifteen and 124,234 gallons of crude petroleum valued at £8,956 is believed lost, with no word since clearing Delaware Bay. The captain traveled with his wife and two children aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onaway
Philadelphia
Bilboa
Delaware Bay
Axtell Sets World Record at Washington Park Mile
At the North Western Breeders Association meeting in Chicago Wash ington Park Axtell lowered the world three year old record to 2 14 for a mile. Allerton ran a mile in 2 18 4 a fast time for a three year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Washington Park
Chicago
Axtell
Allerton
Special Census Agents Appointed for Structural and Fishery Stats
Superintendent Porter appoints Dr. William C. Day as special agent to collect statistics on structural materials. Joan W. Collins and Charles W. Smiley are named as special agents to gather fishery statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
William C. Day
Joan W. Collins
Charles W. Smiley
British Seizure of Behring Sea Sealers Dialogues In Commons
Sir James Fergusson told the House of Commons that talks are under way between Britain and the United States over the seizure of sealers in Behring Sea. He said communications are ongoing between the two governments on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fergusson
Gourier
House of Commons
United States
Behring Sea
Pontoon Bridge Connects Kansas and Missouri Sides
A pontoon bridge over the Missouri River at Leavenworth Kansas costing 35 000 has been completed linking Kansas and Missouri shores. Land on the Missouri side has already found quick sale and a village of saloons is predicted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kan
Spain forbids papal residence push in Spain
The Spanish government circulated instructions to provincial governors to discourage the plan to have the Pope reside in Spain and to avoid participation in the movement. The circular directs officials to take every measure to counter the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Boiler-Shops Burned at New Haven Firm Loss 75000
The boiler-stops of the Bigelow Company at New Haven Connecticut, manufacturers of boilers, engines and plate-iron, were totally destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 75000 pounds, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow Comepany
New Haven
Conn
Alabama Farmers Unite Against Jute Charging Trust
The State Farmers' Alliance of Alabama joins with the Farmers' Wheel to oppose the jute charging trust. They vow to fight the trust to the death and protect farmer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jute Trust
State Farmers’ Alliance of
Alabama
Farmers’ Wheel
Northern Pacific Plans Souris District Extension
A Winnipeg dispatched report states the Northern Pacific Railroad will start construction into the Souris district at once. About forty five miles are planned to be built this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
Dispatch
Northern Pacific Railroad
Souris
Famine Threatened in Montenegro Amid Crop Failure
A dispatch from Montenegro reports famine threatened due to crop failure with widespread endemic disease already prevalent. Officials warn of potential humanitarian impact and urge aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montenegro
Wife of Chicago Millionaire Elopes with Priest
The wife of Mike McDonald a Chicago millionaire politician and former gambler runs away with a Catholic priest. The sensational pair vanished leaving debts and a shaken public in their wake. The priest reportedly left his parish under church inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike” McDonald
Chicago
Nooses for Four Condemned at Tombs Execution
Four murderers Patrick Packenham Jack Lewis James Nolan and Ferdinand Carolin were hanged at the Tombs New York on two scaffolds. The drops occurred at 6 55 and 7 03 with last rites administered and dramatic final words reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Packenham
Jack Lewis
James Nollar
Ferdinand Carolin
Tombs Prison
Peckenham
Nolan
Tha Vwranklin Street
Lewis
Carolin
Leonard Street
Flack
Sexton
Packenham
Father Pendergast
Father Gelin
Father van Rensellear
Atkinson
Tombs
Blue Grass Palace Opens in Creston Iowa
Gov. Larrabee formally opens the Blue Grass Palace in Creston to a large crowd. Built by the Blue Grass Legion from seventeen southwestern Iowa counties, the 10 by 100 foot ground area rises 120 feet high with hay bale entrances and grass roof. Exhibits include county displays plus contributions from Montana the Dakotas and Washington. The palace rivals other state ice corn and spring palaces in size design and decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
Blue Grass Palace
Larrabee
Blue Grass Legion
Montana
Dakotas
Washington
Republic
Protecting the New Domain Troops to Guard Sioux Lands
Brig. Gen. T. H. Ruger arrived at Fort Sully to arrange troop readiness to keep settlers off Sioux reservation lands until the President proclaims the tract open. The Government fears a rush comparable to Oklahoma land rushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre, Dak
T. H. Ruger
St. Paul
Fort Sully
Oklahoma
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