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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
2
Intelligence from Electric Wire surveys foreign affairs and notable home happenings. Key items cover major global developments and significant domestic events of the week in a concise, wide-ranging roundup.
Senate clears amendments to the tariff bill detailing knife and razor duties with ad valorem adds and confirms Walter L. Bragg to Interstate Commerce Commissioner. House passes circuit courts for Helena and Fort Smith in Arkansas, Clarksburg W Va, and others, unifies federal judiciary, and adjourns after honoring F W Robertson of Louisiana with memorial resolutions.
Lieut. Gov. James Hugh McDonald of Michigan died after a derailed eastbound train near Iron River. The accident left three dead and four wounded as the derailed coach struck a stump ripping its side. Other victims included Charles Davidson William Corcoran and H A Tuttle. Gov. Luce proclaimed funeral suspension of public business.
Henry Thomas of Mercer County pursued four daughters Hattie Margaret Nancy and Jane after they fled with suitors Samuel Hasburn and Charles Hasburn. He killed the Hasburn brothers and wounded Margaret then captured the others. A mob hanged him near his home.
Sheriff De Frate of Alexandria announces a Governor ordered execution for Martin Moe and John Lee for the murder of Charles Chelin last summer. The date set is Friday February 15. Lee appears deeply moved. Moe remains hopeful for a possible commutation to life imprisonment.
Henry M Stanley emails from Oma of Bonalva Muretta Aug 17 to Sheikh Mamed Ben Mahomed describing arrival with 18 Banawana three soldiers and sixty six natives. He reports Emin Pasha thriving ivory cattle and food, asks Tippoo Tib to join a planned advance and promises ten days wait before moving toward Big Island. Brussels letters spark speculation about withheld dispatches.
A collision on the New York, Pensylvania and Ohio line near Tallmadge Ohio between a passenger train and a broken freight section left eight dead and about a dozen injured. Among the dead were two Galion Ohio rail workers and several others including a Wells Fargo express messenger. eight Chinese sleepers perished or were injured. The express car carried bullion and a treasure safe valued at $25,000 with the railway company reporting losses over $15,000.
Dun and Co reports mixed effects from railroad banker agreement with rate increases softening iron and coal markets, Southern vs Eastern foundry iron spreads, rails at mill price, widespread price drops in butter eggs leather and boots, while coffee and cotton rise modestly and gold exports prospects thin.
Rumors in Concord New Hampshire suggest negotiations toward leasing the Northern Railroad to the Old Colony. The plan reportedly targets the Boston and Maine and aims to control the Concord Railroad, possibly extending to the Boston Concord and Montreal and even leasing the Concord Road. Contingent moves could include leases of the Fitchburg and Cheshire Roads. If true, the development would mark a significant realignment in regional rail control.
The passage describes a major agreement that would place Old Colony in control of key lines. By aligning routes through the Fitchburg and Cheshire and linking to the Northern Montreal and Concord systems, a southern Connecticut River valley corridor into Boston could emerge via Acton and Fitchburg.
The National Millers Association circulates findings from 154 winter-wheat mills in six states. Wheat on hand increased by 1.9 million bushels and flour by 200 000 barrels. Missouri Illinois and Kansas show strong acreage and condition. Indiana Ohio Michigan average 98 in acreage and 100 in condition. Farmers reported Missouri holding more wheat, others similar or less.
George Hacker, dubbed an anarchist, was convicted in Indianapolis of brutally assaulting his employer James Bruce. The jury sentenced him to fourteen years in prison and a $1000 fine after Bruce’s wounds remained unhealed. The defense drew on local anarchist support and raised funds.
A wind dislodged a freight car at Sylvania Wisconsin, setting off a high speed extra stock train that crashed into the overturned car. Fireman William Brubaker of Freeport Illinois and engineer J A Flack of Elkhorn died. Head brake man George Otto was badly hurt but to recover. About twenty cattle and forty hogs killed. Loss around $40 000.
Pennsylvania Governor James A. Beaver announces General Orders No. 1 naming Brigadier General Daniel H. Hastings as Chief of Staff for the inaugural procession of President-elect Benjamin Harrison. Organizations must notify by Feb 20 for parade assignments. civic groups require at least fifty men and proper attire to participate.
A fire at a patent cigar box factory in New York City caused $5,000 in damage and claimed three lives. Five girls were on the upper floor. two were led to safety by firefighters. The victims named are Josephine Farenkoph, Lena Straub, and Barbara Appel. all suffocated by smoke with only minor burns reported.
H. F. Voight, former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank of Pittsburg Pennsylvania, is jailed on charges of embezzlement perjury and falsifying accounts. He stands in $40 000 bail as the bank failed in September with liabilities of $250 000.
A man near Jamestown Kentucky, about 60 years old, ran wild living on roots and berries. He refused to state his name and appeared greatly weakened by exposure. Local authorities took him into custody for care and questioning.
The Democrats of Tennessee renominated Isham G Harris for United States Senator. Massachusetts Republicans renominated George F Hoar. Senator Manderson was renominated by Nebraska Republicans. Massachusetts Democrats nominated P A Collins for United States Senator. Charles Manderson was reelected by the Nebraska Legislature.
Anthony Higgins Republican elected United States Senator by the Delaware Legislature. Maine re-elects W. P. Frye to the U S Senate. FE O Wolcott chosen by Colorado Legislature to replace Thomas M Bowen. Governor D G Fowle inaugurated in Raleigh. Arkansas Legislature canvasses September election and installs Governor James P Eagle and state officers. St Paul caucus nominates Gen Washburn to succeed Sabin. three ballots yield Washburn 62 Sabin 54 Donnelly 4 Start 2.
J. B. Cox and W. A. Howell are accused of collecting and selling old railroad ties and rails along the line, with more than $5,000 reportedly misappropriated. Both men have been arrested.
The Honorable Cornelius Donahue, Buffalo Irish patriot, died at his home while his wife’s funeral services were underway in the church. He had seen her dead face earlier and vowed to join her that night, a promise he fulfilled.
In a recent letter Archbishop Croke condemns the eviction of tenant farmers by landowners. He blasts Crown forces sent to demolish poor dwellings for the benefit of the pampered few as a crime that cries to Heaven for vengeance.
Presidential electors chosen in November met on the 14th inst at state capitals to cast their votes for the President and Vice President they represented.
The Illinois Senate and House Democrats unanimously nominated Gen. John M. Palmer for the United States Senate. In Portland the Republican caucus unanimously renominated J. N. Dolph for United States Senator from Oregon.
Gov Fleming issues proclamation to convene the Florida Legislature on February 5 for a special session to pass a bill creating a State Board of Health and enabling County Boards of Health in counties as needed.
The Sutro Tunnel at Virginia City Nevada sold at auction. Henry C. Dibble of San Francisco bid $1 325 000 and is understood to reconvey the property to the Sutro Tunnel Company.
C. Rossway and Son, jewelers and diamond dealers of New York City, have failed. Attachments amount to $20 540 were executed by the Sheriff. Liabilities total about $50 000.
Allen Campbell of Ewart Michigan shipped about $10,000 of bank funds to Canada leaving his wife a bill of sale for fixtures and other property.
In Waterville Maine James G Blaine Jr begins his apprenticeship in the repair shops of the Maine Central Road learning locomotive building and repairing trades under the guidance of experienced machinists.
Senate discusses tariff provisions on salt beets and sugar beets while House debates Dakota and North Dakota statehood. Congress receives Samoa dispatches as German policy and naval actions draw attention. territorial bills advance, with amendments on land, salaries, and dates for Dakota and Montana admission.
Dialogue snippet shows two actors discussing travel. The first greets Charlie and asks about the road while the second notes incurred expenses and that he returned with no trunk.
In a clipped dialogue, Jep asks what kind of man the sweetheart's father is. Jobson replies the father is a nice and very polite man who even saw him to the door last night. Boston Courier.
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