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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1889
Page
2
Estimated flood death toll near five thousand in Johnstown
Reporters in Johnstown Pennsylvania revise early flood death estimates. Population of the three boroughs involved does not exceed 30 000 with about 15 000 already accounted for. Final figures may reach around 5 000 to 8 000, and only about 2 500 bodies recovered so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pennsylvania's Plan for Conemaugh Valley Relief
State officials decide to allocate 1,000,000 dollars for Conemaugh Valley relief. The Treasurer will secure payment by bonds from Philadelphia and New York capitalists. Adjutant General Hastings or a committee will oversee the town’s temporary management until rebuilding, with all funds strictly for sufferers’ relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Valley
Philadelphia
New York
Adjt
Hastings
Health bulletin from Johnstown Pa on outbreak fears
Health officials reassure residents that no epidemic exists or is expected. The city is divided into districts under sanitarian care and the State Board of Health stands ready for emergencies. The air is wholesome and water generally pure, urging continued cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
State Board of Health
George G, Groff
Two Men Drown After Boat Goes Over Niagara Falls
At Niagara Falls two men, Jacko Walker 30 and Frank Davy 23, lost control of a boat from shore above the hydraulic canal and were swept over the Horseshoe fall. Their relative PJ Walker, uncle of Jacko, had died ten years earlier by his own action in an American fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goat Island
Niagara Falls
Jacko” Walker
Falls
Frank Davy
Walker
Davy
Pj” Walker
Leonard Swett Dies in Chicago at Home
Leonard Swett longtime confidant and adviser to Abraham Lincoln died suddenly at his Chicago home from kidney trouble. The death ends a noted legal career and closes a chapter in political counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Swett
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
American Loodlers Fear Welden Bill Retroactive in Canada
Alarm spreads among American boodlers in Canada over a statement that the Welden bill is retroactive and may lead to transfer to American authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ship Altmora Wrecks Near Fiji Islands
The Altmora sailing from Sydney to San Francisco was wrecked off the Fiji Islands with numerous passengers and crew drowned. Rescue and salvage efforts are underway as authorities identify survivors and verify casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Altmora
Sydney
San Francisco
Fiji Islands
Britain Ready to Wage War Over Tibet Conflict
Britain plans to begin active involvement in the Little Thibetan war as China extends aid to its Asian neighbor, signaling a potentially serious escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Great Britain
China
President Harrisons Choice Prominent Appointments Made
The President announces numerous federal appointments across receiverships registers land offices and district offices. Names include John T. Carlin Bozeman James Dolan Las Cruces Eddy F Ferris Bozeman Charles Price North Carolina Henry Niles Mississippi John Vigneaux Louisiana J C B Russell Arkansas W G Warwick F J Matthews and others with postings in Chicago Watertown Salem Alaska Georgetown and more. Col J C Kelton named Adjutant General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Carlin
Montana
Bozeman
Mont
James J. Dolan
New Mexico
Las Cruces
N. M
Frank KE. Baldwin
Colorado
Pueblo
Col
Eddy F. Ferris
Charles Price
North Carolina
United States
Western
Henry C. Niles
Mississippi
John Vigneaux
Louisiana
J. C. B. Russell
Arkansas
W. G. Warwick
Iowa
F. J. Matthews
West Virginia
John A. Reeve
Chicago
Col. J. C. Kelton
Army
Pennsylvania
West Point
Military
J. J. Cook
James H. Stone
The
Detroit Tribune
Internal Revenue
Michigan
Henry C. Rizer
Kansas
Geological Survey
James M. Hutchins
Minnesota
General Land Office
Henry G. Potter
Ohio
Parley B. Dickerson
Pension
Oath Details Revealed For Clan-na-Gael Admission
A St Louis dispatch reports the Clan na Gael oath revealing member numbering and strict secrecy. The candidate swears to defend a secret form of government, keep all names and ciphered details, and uphold the order’s funds and discipline under the hazard of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Clan-na- Gael
Issinboe
Coe
Jsjtinfe
Flood disasters boost demand in Eastern lumber and iron markets
The Trade Review notes flood disasters disrupt operations of key producers, halting timber, coal, and steel shipments. Bridges and rail damage increase demand in iron and steel markets while pig iron remains surplus. Coal supplies tighten. wheat and oil ease. coffee and sugar rise. Money markets stay easy. 225 business failures this week versus 215 last week and 229 the week before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Pennsylvania Railroad
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Cleveland
Detroit
Crop Outlook and Wheat Prospects From Chicago Tribune Review
The Chicago Tribune reviews crop prospects noting no early signal of a 90,000,000 bushel spring wheat crop and that winter wheat hinges on the next thirty days. Drouth and Hessian fly less active early. harvest likely no earlier than June 20. Corn stands good with rapid growth expected. low corn prices keep farmers holding surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Hessian
Wedding of Justice Gray and Miss Matthews
Justice Gray of the United States Supreme Court wed Miss Jeannette Matthews at her Washington home. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Dr Leonard and Rev. Dr Hamlin. After a marriage supper they departed for a country place near Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Jeannette Matthews
Justice Matthews
Washington
Dr. Leonard
St. John's
Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Boston
Washington Bride to Marry and Move to Europe
The bride and fiancé will stay here until July before sailing to Europe. Upon their return in September they will reside at the Justice’s home at Sixteenth and Q streets. The bride, in mourning for the coming season, is described as one of Washington’s most attractive and intellectual young ladies with refined presence and social gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Justice
Sixteenth and
Q Streets
Washington
Wyoming calls July election for Constitutional Convention delegates
Gov Warren issues proclamation for a July 8 election of delegates to a Constitutional Convention to meet September 2. The Territory is divided into districts with delegate apportionment by the Governor, Secretary, and Chief Justice. The move follows county requests and broad citizen support across parties. Wyoming seeks immediate admission to statehood and will appeal to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Warren
Wyoming
Congress
Sight Seers Shut Out In Johnstown Security Measures
Johnstown and nearby villages are under strict military and police rule with a single bridge across the Conemaugh requiring a pass from Adjt Gen Hastings or J B Scott to cross. A wall blocks entry except for those with business and workers, with officers arresting not only serious offenders but also detaining and assigning trivial offenders to work with relief gangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Conemaugh
Hastings
J. B. Scott
Petition for extra session on tariff act and woolen goods duty
Delegates to the wool-growers convention urge the President to convene an extra Congress to consider tariff legislation focused on woolen products. They also press to uphold New York appraisers’ duty of 35 cents per pound on imported worsted goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tichenor
Wool-Growers’ Convention
Congress
New York
Schooner Thomas Houston Sinks in Lake Michigan
Robert York, second mate of the schooner Thomas Houston, arrived in Racine Wisconsin reporting the vessel went down eight miles off Milwaukee during a gale. The ship carrying ore from Ashland to Chicago broke in two. all crew perished except York and one sailor who survived thirty two hours in the water. The captain his wife two children and thirteen other men died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Houston
Lake Michigan
Robert York
Racine
Wis
Milwaukee
Ashland
Chicago
York
Misappropriation Charge In Savannah River Work
Gen. Casey condemns alleged misappropriation of government funds tied to river and harbor projects at Savannah Charleston and Jacksonville. Lieut Carter and contractors accused of a corrupt combination, and Carter will be required to explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Casey
Lieut
Carter
Savannah
Charleston
Jacksonville
Persecution of Christians in Abyssinia Reported by Missionaries
Missionary letters to the London Anti Slavery Society describe Mahdist forces in western Abyssinia as killing and enslaving thousands of Christians. Flocks and herds are destroyed, many people butchered, and hundreds of nobles taken to Mecca in breach of treaties, leaving the region a desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Anti- Slavery Society
Abyssinia
Mecca
Southern Pacific Wonders About Quitting Transcontinental
Rumor in San Francisco suggests Southern Pacific has served notice of withdrawal from the Transcontinental Association. The move is said to stem from rate competition with Canadian Pacific for routes to eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Transcontinental Association
Canadian Pacific
Pestilence Feared at Johnstown
Surgeon General Hamilton in Washington warns of serious sickness danger in Johnstown Pennsylvania. He has issued orders for active sanitary measures and begun necessary preparations to avert a health crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Hamilton
Washington
Disinfectant Shipment Prompts Temporary Depopulation Urge
A large shipment of disinfectants was received and a temporary depopulation is urged to manage premises. Officials warn of health risks and call for rapid action to safeguard public spaces and personnel.
Cork Union Defense Committee Expands Boycott Assets
The Cork Union Defense Committee declares an 80 percent dividend on investments in boycotted farms and announces acquisition of additional farms to extend its operations scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork Union Defense Committee
Cork
Ireland
Storms Flood England as Lightning Strikes Bank
Severe storms lash central England with heavy rain and lightning. Liverpool reports flooding in its lower areas and a Preston bank building is struck by lightning. Numerous accidents are reported across various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Liverpool
Preston
Indiana School Children Totals and Per Capita Funds Rise
The state counts 770 720 school children, indicating a total population of 2 563 066. School funds apportionment is 1.85 dollars per capita, an increase of four cents from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Visible grain supply figures from New York Produce Exchange
The visible grain supply afloat and in store totals wheat 20,205,816 bushels, oats 6,335,032 bushels, rye 1,103,450 bushels, and barley 489,535 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Produce Exchange
Morrough Wins Cork Southeast Seat Without Opposition
John Morrough, a home-rule candidate, is elected unopposed to the Cork Southeast seat in Parliament, succeeding the retirement of John Hooper, another home ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrough
House of Commons
Cork
John Hooper
New Hampshire Elects Governor David C. Goodell
In a joint session of the Legislature, David C. Goodell a Republican won the governorship with 163 votes to 115 for Democrat Charles H. Amsden. The result marks a political shift in the state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
David C. Goodell
Charles H. Amsden
Railroads of Kansas Mileage and Value Report
The Board of Railroad Assessors report Kansas total railroad mileage 9 829.90 miles and total assessed railroad property value 57 448 128 38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Assessors
Kansas
President appoints Knapp and Reed to diplomatic posts
The President named Charles L. Knapp of New York as Consul General in Montreal and Alexander Reed of Wisconsin as Consul in Dublin, reflecting new U S diplomatic assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Knapp
New York
United States
Montreal
Alexander Reed
Wisconsin
Dublin
Sixty third Annual Meeting of American Home Missionary Society
The sixty third annual meeting convened at Saratoga New York with the American Home Missionary Society reporting a year deficit of seventy five thousand dollars. The existing officers were unanimously re elected for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missions
American Home Missionary Society
Saratoga
N. Y
Kilrain Delivers Belt for Kilrain Sullivan Prize Fight
Jake Kilrain hands over the champion diamond belt to Mr. Cridge the stakeholder in the Kilrain Sullivan prize fight to accompany the stakes for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kilrain
Mr. Cridge
Earthquake Shocks Hit New Bedford and Brest
Earthquakes were felt recently at New Bedford Massachusetts and Brest France with Brest experiencing a violent shock while New Bedford reported noticeable tremors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Brest
France
Mattie Winship Release Ordered by Dominion
Instructions sent to Halifax to release the schooner Mattie Winship after Consul Phelan secures her value. The action follows Dominion orders to free the captured vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Winship
Dominion
Halifax
Phelan
Postmasters Asked to Report Sunday Service Data
Postmaster General Wanamaker issues a circular urging postmasters to provide data on Sunday postal service with aim to cut Sunday work. At a Paris meeting of 400 Panama Canal stockholders a committee was authorized to travel to Panama to inspect canal construction progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Paris
Panama
Investigating Dr Cronin Death Sees No New Evidence
Coroner Hertz of Chicago resumes inquiry into the murder of Dr Cronin. No additional developments reported in the evidence at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cronin
Hertz
Chicago
Bishop Oberly Out as Indian Affairs Chief
Secretary Noble has accepted the resignation of John H. Oberly Commissioner of Indian Affairs effective July 1. Oberly steps down after serving as head of the bureau, with officials awaiting a successor to lead policy and relations with tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberly
Noble Ha
John H. Oberly
Indian Affairs
Baseball Field Battle for Championship Pennant
Chicago faces a long home stand after a dour Eastern swing. Anson laments umpiring as key to Chicago’s struggles and predicts a tougher push as Clarkson backs Boston while Chicago bets on Ned Williamson and strong pitching to climb the standings.
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