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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1888
Page
2
A compact round up of latest intelligence from around the world via telegraphic wires. Highlights reflect quick updates across quarters of the civilized globe, with emphasis on timely events and notable developments.
Colored non-union ironworkers at Pittsburg Solar Iron Works clash with a rioting mob after a two month shutdown over a two job dispute. Ninety policemen escort eighty workers to safety as revolvers fire at jeering youths. a 17 year old, Joseph Kenny, is found wounded. Shenandoah mine riot follows with beatings and armed strikers.
A New York Pennsylvania and Ohio passenger train derailed at Steamburg Station due to a broken frog. Four or five people killed including Conductor Eilis and Miss Hattie Abbott of Sheffield. Injuries include bruises and a concussion. doctors assisted the wounded.
Berlin dispatch reports officials see treaty aims to force Czar into war or accept terms. The pact, discussed since 1879 at Gastein between Bismarck and Andrassy, was revealed to the Czar to derail Russo-French negotiations.
Omaha telegram reports Miss Louise Royce remained with three pupils at Painview during the blizzard. The children died in her arms. She faces amputation of both feet and one arm after a physician consultation. Thousands have donated and Nebraskans and Iowans continue to give aid.
Jupge Norton of the Missouri Supreme Court declines the nomination for Governor. Iris notes Goy Gray and Goy favor holding the National Democratic Convention in Indianapolis. A boiler explosion at a Belmont Ohio sawmill kills five and wounds two. Panama Canal Company agents seek a 775000000 franc lottery loan from French deputies. The White Lowery election case dominates House debate with Cochran of New York defending testimony. U S court times are set for Minnesota Duluth April St Paul June December Winona January. The urgent deficiency bill reallocates leftover post office building funds to general repairs. No Senate session held.
Obituary notes the death of G W Schuyler of Ithaca N Y. Wage cuts at National Tube Works Co McKeesport Pa threaten 4000 workers with shutdown. ULP plans New York convention in April. Breach between Henry George and Father McGlynn widens over fusion vs independent presidential candidate. Hofmann case yields four weekly performances allowed after medical review. A benefactor offered 50000 to educate Hofmann's father if he stops public performances. Hofmann demands 100000. Commissioner Oberly, Houston journalist, dies. Georgia chain gang scandals exposed under prison lease system with details deemed too vile for publication.
Hugo M Brooks alias Maxwell appeals to fair trial and mercy claiming bias in his case for the St Louis murder. Chicago contract news reports Pfeffer signing to play in 1888. A Detroit libel suit for 100000 against the Evening News is filed by Maxwell M Fisher. East Saginaw native Whnthrop CouspaTu dies. Michigan Temperance Alliance joins Prohibition. Fatal railway collision near Junction Iowa and Marquette men killed. Palms will dispute ends. Supreme Court upholds trust with minor heirs. Barnesville boiler blast kills two, injures four. Wisconsin kidnap ransom demand rises to 19000. Merced Canal opens irrigation project. Oakland area water storage 649 acres. Judge Woods overrules new trial motions in tally-sheet conspirator cases. sentences and fines set.
A Charleston special reports the Logan County Hatfields and Pike County McCoys have disbanded after an envoy from Governor Wilson, who has countermanded the militia call. In Louisville a young man who smoked forty cigarettes daily is deemed of unsound mind by doctors. Cyrus 8. Operty, brother of Civil Service.
Washington dispatches cover Banks supporters celebration in 1855, Alaska governor Swineford’s request for local law system, and tariff reduction plans cutting over 80 million with pig iron and coal free-list questions. Debts, treasury cash, and civil service rule revisions also reported.
Michigan judge Cootey of the Interstate Commission says no immediate recommendations to Congress on charges in the interstate commerce law. He notes the act needs more time to be tested as it alters railroad operations and urges careful, gradual adjustments.
The article notes changes in the law may be considered but the spirit remains fair to railroads and shippers. Railroads are generally observed to comply with its provisions and no willful infractions are indicated. Some congressional changes may be included but not to alter its scope or object.
Knute O. Harris of Minnesota named Receiver of Public Moneys at Fergus Falls. Myron H. Rowley of Dakota named Register of the Land Office at Mitchell. Commodore Bancroft Gherardi, Captain William E. Fitzhugh, and Commander Henry B. Robeson receive flag rank promotions to Rear Admiral, Commodore, and Captain respectively.
Reports note Mr Buang M P was jailed four months for inciting tenant resistance with appeal filed. Two evictions occurred at Kilmihill Ireland amid a 200 police escort and a sympathetic mob clashing with authorities. Germany seeks over 281 million marks to arm 700000 troops as Europe braces for war. A harsh view of Irish Landleaguers path as heroes. A French duel ends with M Vignon injured. likely accident. Derby family found dead from poison in Manchester, man suspected despondent.
Sweden bans imports of port from the United States unless salted due to a hog pest report. Chicago and Alton Railroad declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable March 1. The Belghic, a China ship with smallpox, is quarantined in San Francisco. Banks along the border face internal revenue complaints about circulating Canadian notes. Fitchburg resident pays 25 cents to the national conscience fund citing restitution for a 5 cent stamp used decades ago.
The Senate discussed Mr Purums resolution urging inquiry into inefficient mail service especially in the West and South. Debates covered postal economy, Blair education bill opposition, and a constitutional time change for Congress and the President. House actions included tariff protection principles, reading railroad investigations, and public building authorizations.
Surveyors remark the couple eats meals in separate counties Washington and Green while they sleep with their heads in one county and feet in the other. A Burrato canary shows a tiny well in its cage with a bucket that reaches to its perch, and when thirsty it draws up the bucket to the delight of local children.
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