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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1883
Page
6
London reports a deadly fire at a puppet theater in Dervio on Lake Como. A Bengal light sparked straw and firewood causing a blaze that killed 47, injured 12 as the audience of about 90 fled through windows and doors. The hall lay above a tavern and the showman and his wife perished.
President Arthur issues an order reducing U S revenue districts from 126 to 82 with July 1 as start. Districts are consolidated across many states including Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri Minnesota and more. Collectors named include Lucien Crocker John W Hill Irving Bean Leonard Lottridge Thomas Kirkpatrick William Carter and others with new headquarters likely at Milwaukee Terre Haute Detroit and St Louis.
An explosion of fireworks at Lou A. McDonald’s store in Jacksonville Illinois at four PM Saturday started a blaze. Leonard G. Lott died from smoke as he was being carried from the roof. Lou A. McDonald was rescued after suffering smoke inhalation. A. N. McDonald was seriously hurt. A coroner's inquest found the facts. Building loss about 500 dollars and stock loss near 1,000 dollars.
Lynch known as Norman, who testified against dynamite conspirators, is released from custody for his services to the Government.
A frame warehouse at Arthur and Albert streets in Winnipeg caught fire Friday night. A massive explosion followed as powder stored there ignited, injuring many and killing George Seale. Fire officials and witnesses warned crowds away from the structure as glass and debris caused further damage. Ashdown's loss is about 3000 dollars with additional damage from shattered windows.
New York and Chicago reports show attempts to remove the trade dollar from use after July 1. Cards claim acceptance ends at eighty-five to ninety cents, with holders urgent about loss. Merchants and workers face discounts or refusal, while opinions vary on redemption or melting of dollars.
The Stanford post office in McLean County will become a money order office by early July. Decatur salesman William A. Stevens drowned in the San Antonio River. A. H. Fisher creditors list totals 96 000 dollars. Illinois Wesleyan University held its twenty fifth commencement in Bloomington. Edward Hanlan plans to become a Chicago citizen to break rowing records and retire. A Mount Vernon storm damaged crops and buildings. A will contest over Daniel Bryan's estate seeks to redirect 10 000 dollars to Lincoln University. Carrie Zimmerman faced dangerous blood poisoning from green velvet. Alvira Wilburn sentenced to fourteen years for child murder. Frank Burr appointed to Hawaii public schools. Jo Daviess County supplied three teachers to Hawaii. Illinois legislature appropriated 10 270 000 dollars. experts say 400 000 may be short. Waukegan baggage depot buried. losses around 5 000. Dr. George A. Wilson died in Decatur. Oleff Norden escaped death after a soap stone fall in a McLean County mine. Chenoa mayor rode on freight train and was discharged after a fare dispute. A negro tramp killed by Illinois Central freight train near Kankakee. George Metcalf crushed in Springfield railroad accident. Lewiston saloonists face license fees of 1500. A revival at Bunker Hill converted over 120 residents. Leroy Ralph won damages against Wabash Railway for a lost right hand. Greenville hosts a four legged chicken tale as a stallion broke a leg at Decatur. Efforts to save the injured horse continue.
The piece argues Democrats are loyal to core principles and oppose oppression, while criticizing leaders for compromising with Republicans. It cites historical misdeeds, calls for bold leadership, and links patronage to misrule, ending with references to Dorsey and dynamite threats in politics.
Governor Hamilton vetoes Senate bill 52 seeking to insert Justice of the Peace and Police Magistrate judgments into the ten year statute. He argues the measure is vicious and would bar renewals and alter on demand instruments. He has signed all other bills except certain appropriation measures.
The piece portrays Dorsey as unscrupulous and vindictive after an acquittal. It links his Star Route frauds to his temper in court and hints at possessing documents against leading Republicans. An intimate acquaintance notes Dorsey has letters from Logan, inflaming preconvention tensions.
An editorial denounces the Republican Party for widespread corruption across government sectors. It cites Ring scandals, executive interference, and alleged 1876 thefts to argue for a political renewal with new leadership and clean governance. The piece blames party entrenchment for obstructing reform, urging a party change and fresh management.
The New York Herald notes Commodore Vanderbilt’s brother Uncle Jake Vanderbilt is valued at about half a million dollars and owns the lower Staten Island Ferry.
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