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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
2
A broad survey of recent global events notes political shifts, notable personal movements, accidents, crimes, labor developments, and assorted daily affairs drawn from wire reports. It reflects a wide array of locations, organizations, and individuals shaping the week’s news landscape.
The House passed the naval appropriation bill on the 2d inst with an amendment appropriating 100000 dollars for a coal ing station at Pago Pago Samoa. Debates touched on the Samoan question and the need for a first class navy to protect citizens abroad before adjournment.
London reports Sir Julian Pauncefote permanent Under Secretary of State for the Foreign Office is named British Minister to the United States. The move, though not officially confirmed, stirs irritation in diplomatic circles as a rank-based replacement. Pauncefote, a lawyer, earns £2000 yearly and will gain the £6000 ministerial salary. He is married to Miss Selina Cubitt and has a family and a reputation for shrewdness.
Mrs. Frelinghuysen widow of ex Secretary of State Frederick T Frelinghuysen died at her Newark home after a long illness aged 72. She was a daughter of George Griswold of New York and left six children: Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen Mrs John Davis Frederick George Griswold and Theodore Frelinghuysen. At President Arthur’s death there were reports of Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen being engaged to him.
The Philadelphia Record reports a European government offered to buy the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. If the U S Government or contractors reject, Wm Cramp & Sons would sell at a high price. The Cramp firm cannot accept as the Navy has partially accepted. the offeror’s nation remains unnamed, likely Italy, which is building a pneumatic dynamite gunboat for that country.
A switch engine derailment on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad near Springfield kills three men and injures seven, four fatally. The dead are William Miller George Lowery and Charles Mason. The injured include C A Browning Kid McLane Frank Crawford John King and John Reynolds. Separately a fire at Anheuser Busch Brewing works in St Louis destroys a brick elevator with 200000 bushels of malt and barley worth about 190000, total loss near 200000.
Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland will reside in New York after his term ends and, on March 5, resumes his profession in New York City as counsel with the Bangs Stetson Tracy MacVeagh firm.
A serious accident occurred in North Denver Colorado on the Berkley motor line. A car became unmanageable and dashed down a high grade at forty miles an hour. Just before the foot of the hill it jumped the track and was smashed to pieces.
Report from Washington asserts four definite cabinet positions under Gen. Harrison. Blaine will be Secretary of State. Allison will be Secretary of the Treasury. Alger will serve as Secretary of War. Wanamaker will be Postmaster General.
The January public debt statement shows a drop in available cash and changes across key debt figures. Notable lines include fluctuations in totals from 1,185,782,915 to 1,134,062,357 and various auxiliary amounts such as 12,216,235 and 43,738,683 reflecting monthly movements.
The review notes rising confidence in railroad price securities despite broad complaints about trade and collections. January bank clearings soar 17.7 percent nationally and 14.7 percent outside New York, while wheat declines with 44 million bushels sold in New York. Oil rises, copper falls, coal dull, iron weak, and leather prices drop to multi-decade lows amid widespread caution. Business failures total 332, up from the prior week and year.
Preparations are under way in New York City for an official reception to honor American baseball players who traveled to Australia and are now returning home. The steamer will be met by chartered steamers and tugs, with players and fans assembling at quarantine for a grand greeting. The event aims to be the largest yet in tribute to the exponents of the game.
A banquet at Delmonico's will honor returning teams with a service for many guests. Invitations go to League and Association members and friends of players, with officials and prominent baseball figures. Gov Hill, Mayor Grant, Chauncey M. Depew, District Attorney Fellows, Capt. William E. Connor, and Robert Ingersoll are invited, plus Wall Street and theater communities.
Archduke Rudolf the Austrian crown prince died at Mierling Castle near Baden from a stroke. He was 30 and had married Princess Stephanie of Belgium. With Rudolf’s death the heir becomes Archduke Karl Ludwig, elder brother to the emperor.
About fifteen years ago Philip Neppet a 65 year old Yonkers resident disappeared after returning from a Hoboken festival police now reportedly hold evidence suggesting murder rather than drowning. A deceased man Andrew Peterson allegedly confessed Hepper was killed in a Yonkers saloon and buried in a well.
A wall collapse in Duluth Minnesota crushed the Albert son Chamberlain book store inside the ruined Opera House. Albert Chamberlain was trapped under debris as fire broke out from a broken stove. Fire crews took about ninety minutes to recover his body. Estimated loss stands near $20,000.
James R. Lambdin, renowned portrait and landscape painter, died suddenly on a Reading Railroad train en route to Germantown. He was last seen in good health after visiting the Academy of Fine Arts exhibit in Philadelphia. Born May 10, 1807, in Pittsburgh.
Dr. J W Underhill once a leading Cincinnati physician died from lockjaw brought on by his cocaine addiction suffered over four years. His illness caused hallucinations and occasional violence that forced his wife and children to leave him.
Senator Berry of Arkansas is re elected by the Arkansas Legislature. Posey wins the First Indiana District seat over Parrett to fill the vacancy from General Hovey’s resignation. A recount in California’s Fifth District shows Clunie with a nine vote majority. Wisconsin legislators sign a petition to appoint ex Governor Rusk as Secretary of War. Reports say Gen Harrison suggested Rusk for endorsement. Senator Allison reportedly declines the Treasury post offered by President elect Harrison. The joint resolution for submitting a pro-
Gov. Beaver signs a prohibitory amendment for Pennsylvania. Nebraska lawmakers vote to refer the prohibition issue to state voters on high license questions.
Legislators propose repealing laws creating the Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Railroad Commissioners positions. If enacted Governor Church would have no appointees to make and Secretary McCormick would become disbursing officer. A compromise appears likely. The governor’s veto of the salaries bill was overridden.
A coalition of western cattle interests met in Kansas City Missouri to combine efforts and end the commission system. They plan a capital stock of 150000 dollars and will locate headquarters in Kansas City.
The Meckie L. Rawson case ends with a verdict of guilty but insane. The jury finds the act committed but not responsible due to insanity. Mrs. Rawson expected to pursue a stage career.
A streetcar tie-up in New York led to violent clashes as strikebreakers faced fierce resistance. One striker substitute was murdered, bloodshed followed, and authorities threatened militia deployment if the strike persists. Intense public turmoil gripped the city.
An Indianapolis man Patrick O Neal was dragged from his home by a crowd led by a person in women's clothes or a woman and given twenty five lashes in the snow. He was warned that further abuse would bring a repeat act and a double dose.
A year ago in Lincoln Nebraska a colored man named Warwick had a city barber arrested under civil rights law for refusing to shave him. The Supreme Court handed down a ruling in Warwick favor on appeal.
G. G. Mandt editor of the Sun a prohibition paper in Mount Horeb Wis was shot at his kitchen door by an unknown assailant and mortally wounded.
Mrs James G Blaine Jr signs a contract in New York with manager Daniel Frohman to perform as an actress for three years.
Reports from Harrisburg indicate the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee will recommend against passing the granger bill that would prohibit the importation of dressed beef into the state.
The Senate debated and amended the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill with items for Samoa and Nuevo Laredo. The army nurses pension bill passed, granting pensions to late war nurses. House and Senate actions covered Alaska education, Rock Island arsenal funds, and opening Dakota Fort Randall. Oklahoma and South Dakota statehood moves advanced, with debates on Samoa and British extradition treaty.
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