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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
2
A compact record of notable weekly happenings worldwide, noting remarkable incidents and incidents of interest across countries. It highlights incidents, trends, and notable developments in politics society and culture from across the globe.
The Senate resumed the tariff bill work and approved several presidential appointments including Leavy Ellis Morrow Robertson Vroom Hunter Davis and Craig with rank changes. A bill creating regimental army bands was introduced. An Oklahoma bill vote was set amid a House Rules deadlock settlement and a San Francisco public building site cost report was approved.
The December Agriculture Department report shows corn production at 1 9 7 7 90 0 000 bushels on 75 672 763 acres valued at 677 561 580 dollars about 34.1 cents per bushel. Wheat totals reach 414 838 000 bushels on 37 336 138 acres valued at 384 248 030 dollars and 92.6 cents per bushel. Oats total 707 737 000 bushels on 26 998 282 acres valued at 195 424 240 dollars at 27.8 cents per bushel. compared to 1887, export-driven scarcity affects prices. Overall, corn is worth about 31 million more than last year, wheat 74 million more, oats 5 million less.
James Dutcher, a night watchman at Tyler's flour mills in Manhattan Ohio, shot his wife after threatening her. She survived badly wounded but could recover. He then killed himself by shooting. The couple had divorced and reconciled in the past year.
Former Cleveland city treasurer Thomas Axworthy now resides in Toronto, Canada with Mrs. Axworthy following him. He claims to be the only loser from the defalcation, regretting a world he must face anew after thirty years of honest labor. He says the shortage totaled $400,000 and was caused by circumstances beyond his control.
Mrs. Jay Gould died after a long comatose illness at her New York City home. She was 50 and survived by six children and her 80 year old mother. Daughter of Daniel G. Miller, she married about twenty seven years ago and suffered a paralytic stroke on election day that left her incapacitated though her mind remained clear until near the end.
The Niagara Falls suspension bridge near the falls was carried away by a recent gale and deposited in the river. The iron and steel structure, rebuilt last season for a double track, faced about $500000 in loss. The gale also damaged nearby properties as water levels rose. total local losses may exceed $1,000,000.
The Reading cyclone killed twenty four people and badly injured one hundred three. Rescue work in the silk mill ruins was halted as remains were recovered. In Pittsburg the Willey Building wreck left fifteen dead and three of thirty five injured died. Rev. Dr. Reed of Allegheny City is among the victims. Pueblo smelters donated fifty ounce silver bricks to benefit cyclone sufferers via New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg stock exchanges.
Driscoll the City Marshal was alerted to a suspect siege by Wills who fired at him and fled. Wills shot the marshal through the heart, then a citizen posse pursued and killed Wills, ending the incident.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers reach a settlement ending the long strike. The agreement allows employed engineers to return if considered competent and supports reemployment of those who did not commit violence or misconduct.
Dun and Co surveys weekly trade with focus on railroad accords and banker support against competing lines. It notes 120000 miles of railroads with varied dividend and interest levels, a 188s year Interstate Commission report, Judge Barrett's ruling on the sugar trust, and widespread market signals including hogs, wheat, corn, cotton, anthracite, and coke iron production.
The text states the author of the Murchison letter is Osgoodby, a 34 year old native of New York. His father, born in England, lives in Pomona with his brother, and Murchison is the family name joined to Osgoodby through marriage.
In Hartford both houses chose state officers after popular vote failed. Bulkely leads for Governor with 158 to 95 for Morrison. Merwin 166 to 92 for Kirkham. Walsh 166 to 94. Henry 164 to 92. Wright 158 to 93. Bulkely Merwin Walsh Henry Wright elected. Bulkely inaugurated with imposing ceremonies.
The Democrats of the Tennessee Legislature renominated Isham G. Harris for United States Senator. Rumor suggests Governor elect Goff of West Virginia has been offered the Navy Secretary role he held under President Hayes and has refused it.
Bill Hunter claiming to be part of the James brothers gang was driven from Vail Iowa after a saloon raid. In Arcadia he tried to start another saloon and was killed by Sheriff Walted who was then arrested and will face trial.
Colorado Governor Cooper is inaugurated in Denver and urges a fair yet strict railroad law and arbitration for labor disputes. Kansas elects Capt. Henry Booth speaker and H. T. Millard chief clerk. Minnesota hears incoming and outgoing governors. West Virginia Democrats organize the houses. Merriam sworn in with a similar message. Vermont and New Jersey legislative actions noted. party alignments cause some deadlocked Senate races and a Kansas Republican caucus plans Plumb reelection.
Two years after fleeing his wife in the East, John Keyser is tracked from St. Joseph Missouri to Omaha and finally to Papillion Nebraska where his wife reached him just before he would have wed the farmer’s daughter for whom he worked.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania Dr H J Nyer a dentist shot his wife then killed himself both dying instantly Authorities say the couple agreed on murder and suicide due to her incurable illness Nyer left a note stating the plan
Portland attorney T E Patterson argues that most land in Stratford Connecticut now rests in the hands of the heirs of Hezekiah Patterson who died in 1760. The matter is under investigation.
Francis Murphy invited locals to temperance meetings at a Terre Haute saloon when a dispute between a white gambler and a colored man led to a shooting. The incident disrupted the gathering and alarmed attendees.
Charles H. T. Taylor, a colored lawyer, defended a client in the Criminal Court of Fulton County Georgia marking the court’s first instance of a colored attorney pleading a case.
Harry D Schall, a 24 year old assistant cashier at Chicago and Northwestern, vanished after a single stroke robbery worth 13 901 47 dollars. He pocketed most of the funds after moving cash to a vault and left in an unconcerned mood, leaving 1100 from the Clerks and Mechanics Loan and Building Association with him.
A gunfight in New Florence Missouri left City Marshal D B Driscoll dead and his killer Isaac Wills killed by a mob after escaping jail in Danville weeks earlier. Wills had been jailed for an attempted murder of his wife and escaped on December 30. He resurfaced at Mrs Peters home seeking his wife who had been divorced from him. He was prevented from entering and killed by the mob.
A caucus of the Republicans in the Illinois Legislature unanimously nominated Shelby M. Cullom for reelection to the United States Senate, effectively securing the outcome as an election.
A Madison Indiana blaze wiped out the business premises of M. Kreil William Wolfe James Connelly and several smaller structures. Loss estimated at forty thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Short in his accounts, F. Woodward station agent for the Iowa Central Railroad at Sheffield Iowa has disappeared. His accounts show a deficit of 1500 dollars.
A Los Angeles special reports the unidentified author Murchison, famed Pomona correspondent of Lord Sackville West, is exposed. The secret circle confirms George Osgoodby of Pomona as the real name behind the pseudonym.
Senate action centers on the Edmunds Panama resolution adopted 49 to 3, warning against European involvement in a Central American canal. House deadlock persists on rules while tariff bills see limited progress with multiple amendments and votes.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt tells of a young boy raised amid talk of costs who, at age three, encounters friends with a one year old baby and responds gravely that the family could not afford such a child, illustrating early domestic economy lessons.
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