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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1889
Page
2
A compact roundup of events at home and abroad, covering notable incidents, religious intelligence, industrial notes, and personal merit. Includes crimes and casualties, with emphasis on significance of quarterly world-wide happenings and neighborly updates.
Elmer E. Irwin 29 son of A W Erwin and Sioux City School Board president was killed in Covington Nebraska suburb by James Toohey alias Montana Jim. Toohey drew a knife from his sleeve and stabbed Irwin in the bar after a dispute over treating. Irwin died minutes after the assault as bystanders disarmed Toohey.
A London Times Lisbon stringer reports up to November 8 that Brazilian local journals face suppression if they oppose the new regime. Sailors are jailed or shot for cheering Dom Pedro. counts range from fifteen to 150. Espionage is alleged. troops mutiny and rooms of the ex Empress are raided. Bahia fleets mobilize as Sao Paulo rejects the Republic governor.
Southern Press Monument Association calls upon Southerners to fund a grand Jefferson Davis memorial aligned with United Confederate Veterans. The appeal links Davis’s memory to constitutional liberty and urges public support to honor his earthly resting place.
A special from Ozark Arkansas reports a major federal seizure. US officers captured three moonshine suspects and seized distilling stills hidden in a remote mountain fastness. Distillery material was lowered by ropes from a high rock face as agents surprised the moonshiners who surrendered without resistance.
A Charleston dispatch says J W St Clair counsel for Judge Fleming says an extra session to settle the contest will be called to meet January The contest committee reports are not ready yet The majority report estimates a Fleming lead of 214 while the minority reports a Goff lead of 108
San Francisco dispatch reports Carl Formes once the world’s greatest basso singer died after a severe cold at the Bijou Opera House. He had performed in The Barber of Seville and in recent years supported himself by teaching music.
A New York dispatch reports Henry W Grady of the Atlanta Constitution is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Friends fear he may not recover after a severe attack as he was carried to a train and could not walk or talk.
Reports from Maranham describe clashes between Imperialists and Republicans following Dom Pedro's dethronement. On November 18 military forces fired on civilians, killing twenty. The city, with a strong royalist tilt and large Portuguese population, remains tense as factions vie for influence amid a changed political landscape.
Helena dispatch reports a deadlock crisis as Democratic Senators risk vacancies by missing qualification within the thirty day limit. A joint caucus says Democrats will qualify or resign, likely prompting a Senate House session to elect two Republican U S Senators.
Illinois Central Railroad reports six months ended June 30 with gross earnings of 6,430,829 and net earnings of 2,403,457. After charges for interest rentals and improvements, 1,402,226 remained, enabling a 3 percent semi annual dividend of 1,200,000 paid September 3, leaving a 202,226 surplus.
An accident on the Wabash Railway near Graham ten miles west of Ferguson Missouri killed conductor Charles Deffenbaugh of Sandusky Ohio and brakeman James Esterbrook of St Charles Missouri along with engineer Ed Kennedy of Ferguson Missouri. Four others were badly hurt while on a flat car. they escaped by jumping from the car as the engine and tender left the rails.
Reports from Topeka indicate hog cholera is widespread across several districts in Kansas. Greenwood County alone saw thousands of hogs die in the past week, threatening the state's stock interests and prompting the State Board of Agriculture to plan measures to stamp out the disease.
Col J H Rathbone founder of the Knights of Pythias dies in Lima Ohio after weeks of illness. He was attended at his death by Grand Chancellor Ellis Gen Carnahan of Indianapolis and Howard Douglass of Cincinnati.
Workmen who searched the Boston fire ruins for ten days recovered a charred skull buried beneath a vast heap of brick and stone on Bedford Street. The discovery follows a devastating blaze that left many firemen missing.
Dr O Reilly treasurer of the Irish National League cables 15000 dollars to Dr Kenny treasurer of the Irish League for the tenants defense fund. Urgent appeal stresses need for aid to tenants facing eviction and legal costs.
Three wrecks near Halifax are reported with salvage under way. The schooner Willie A is ashore near River Bourgeois, full of water, while crews work to save or recover the others.
The coal laden bark Angelina was totally wrecked in the channel with the crew saved. The schooner Virgin Belle foundered in the harbor while arriving from Newfoundland and its crew swam ashore.
Cheyenne Wyoming dispatch reports Thomas R. Adams, manager of the Milwaukee and Wyoming Investment Company's cattle ranch, absconded with about 15010 dollars. He married six weeks ago and left with his bride. Report cites drink and gambling as factors in his ruin.
Jeff Fuson of Pineville went to the Louisville Penitentiary alone to begin imprisonment. He carried a sheriff's commitment letter and was convicted last August of malicious shooting and wounding. The sheriff delayed bringing him in, choosing to trust him to travel himself.
At St Louis Mal James Garner has been acquitted in one of the election fraud cases. The government was confident of a conviction and its discomfiture may lead to dismissal of the remaining cases, none of which is stronger than this one.
Boston dispatch reports Lawrence Barrett may not return this season due to a swelling in his neck. Doctors are puzzled as he undergoes medical treatment in the city.
Mary E Sawyer known as Aunt Mary Tyler dies at 83 in Somerville Massachusetts. Born in Sterling in 1806 she became famous as the original heroine of the household rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb. The obituary notes her lasting cultural link to the nursery tale.
The South Metropolitan Company of London saw its gas house strikers fail to halt 1200 substitute workers who entered the works under police escort. Pickets withdrawn after being outwitted.
A Zanzibar cable reports Emin Pasha has a restless night with frequent severe coughing paroxysms. He cannot swallow solid food while bruises remain painful. otherwise his condition is unchanged. Major Wissmann, German Imperial Commissioner to East Africa, suffers an asthma attack.
A report claimed General Daniel Sickles' daughter eloped with bartender Thomas Denham at Whitehall New York. The story proved false. the referenced young lady is actually Sickles' half sister, daughter of his father's second wife, while his daughter remains in Spain.
The Pittsburg chamber of commerce endorses a letter from William J. John of the Merchants National Bank New York urging increased silver coinage. It calls for priority consideration of Western states in expanding coinage across the nation.
The President submitted nominations to the Senate including Cyrus J. Fry of South Dakota for Marshal of the United States for the District of South Dakota. Also recess nominees such as Joel B. Erhardt of New York for Collector of Customs District of New York and David W. McClung of Ohio for Collector of Internal Revenue First District of Ohio. John D. Sloane of Minnesota for Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels Fifth District.
A Terrific blast destroyed Laflin Rand powder mill's middle wheel house four miles west of Newburgh New York. Buildings in Newburgh were shaken as if by an earthquake. No lives were lost. Cause of the explosion remains unknown.
The First National Bank of Abilene Kansas suspends operations and its affairs are handed to the Deputy Comptroller of the Currency for settlement. Liabilities amount to 116 000 dollars with resources of 300 000 dollars. All officers are Kansas men.
Report states the Austrian Emperor signed a decree entrusting Archduke Charles Louis with imperial power if the Emperor becomes incapable or absent from the empire.
The Rev. Edward Bradley, known as Cuthbert Bede, has died in London. He contributed to most English periodicals and authored many novels. His best known work, Verdant Green, was his first published production.
A substantial land acquisition in Zenith City appears almost finalized by M B Harrison of Duluth. The deal, described as substantial, signals a major property gathering by the investor.
A transaction sells Zenith City property to a London and New York syndicate valued over $1,000,000. Prominent London participants include T. P. O'Connor, editor of the London Star, and Spencer Balfour, cousin of the Irish secretary, both MPs.
Warren Leland Jr a noted Long Branch hotel proprietor has assigned all his property for the benefit of creditors. He swears his liabilities including mortgages total 163600 dollars but he asserts he can pay 100 cents on the dollar.
Jerome H. Smith of Aurora Nebraska has been appointed judge of the Sixth Judicial District to fill the vacancy created by Judge Norval's election to the Supreme bench.
Captain Henry Smith of Hagerstown Maryland died recently leaving an estate valued at 59000 dollars. His will directs his coffin to be filled with unstacked lime to speed the decay of his body.
A violent windstorm swept southwestern Pennsylvania tearing off roofing and uprooting trees. Reported to have caused structural damage but no lives were lost.
Lillian V. Fox of Cambridge Massachusetts has received 225000 dollars as her portion of the estate of William Valentine of Providence Rhode Island. The settlement has been in progress for fifty years.
A Brussels cable reports a sensational Frankfort Zeitung article warning King Leopold to be cautious to retain his throne, implying political risk and tension surrounding Belgian monarchic stability.
In Philadelphia the National Brick Manufacturers Association in session elected Thomas B. McElroy of Philadelphia as President and William B. Islip of Chicago as Treasurer.
State's Attorney Longenecker closed the case to the jury as Judge McConnell delivered the address. The panel retired to deliberate and reach a verdict.
The Federation of Labor on Friday urged the abolition of child labor before the age of 14. The resolution supports stronger protections for youths and aims to end exploitative work practices nationwide.
It is announced that within five months Sullivan and Jackson will clash in the California Athletic Club rooms in San Francisco for a purse of 15000 dollars.
R G Dun and Company records show 296 business failures this week, compared with 316 last week and 303 in the same week a year ago, reflecting market contractions observed by the firm.
A St. Petersburg cable reports several artillery and navy officers have been arrested on charges of complicity in a plot to kill the Czar.
All Marlboro schools are closed due to diphtheria. Twenty cases have been reported in the town, prompting officials to halt classes to prevent further spread.
All leather works in Woburn Massachusetts except one are shut down leaving about a dozen employers and 1500 workers facing a standstill over unresolved differences.
Rumors place Cooney the Fox in Dodgeville Wisconsin jail while authorities pursue involvement in the Cronin murder. Henry Searle, famed single sculler, is reported dead by a Adelaide dispatch. A Lisbon telegram reports theft of Brazil's Empress jewels from Rio de Janeiro.
Senate discussed memorials and bills including Idaho and Wyoming statehood. House committees were named by Speaker Reed and tariff questions noted as sensitive. Several pension and federal funding bills were introduced in both chambers with various public building and military related measures. The House adjourned after approving a probe into Ohio ballot forgery cases and related financial scrutiny.
A child declares he will be a president as a family joke about ancestors. The speaker notes multiple relatives holding president positions in unions and associations, with a vow to become president himself. The piece portrays ambition and humor within a tradesman household.
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