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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1889
Page
2
An omnibus survey of recent events across continents, highlighting wire dispatches, accidents, crimes, politics, religion, commerce and crop markets. Includes notable incidents and minor affairs across multiple hemispheres.
A fierce cyclone swept through Ligonier Ind tearing down shade trees unroofing houses and wrecking several buildings including Betts home Harding residence and Van Smiths livery stable The Elkhart River bridge was blown down and many trees and fruit trees were destroyed Estimated losses exceed 10000 with multiple miraculous escapes reported.
President Harrison names Wakefield G. Frye of Maine as Consul General at Halifax Joseph A. Leonard of Minnesota as Consul General at Shanghai Zachary T. Sweeney of Indiana as Consul General at Constantinople Oliver H. Dockery of North Carolina as Consul General at Rio de Janeiro O H Simons of Colorado as Consul General at St Petersburg George W Roosevelt of Pennsylvania as Consul General at Brussels Levi W Brown of Ohio as Consul at Glasgow
Martin Burke alias Delaney was arrested in Winnipeg on Cronin murder information from Superintendent Hubbard. He was on the Atlantic express with a Liverpool ticket. Burke gave his name at the station and Hubbard authorized immediate holding and dispatch of officers.
About £850000 has been subscribed to build a railroad from the lower Congo River to Stanley Pool. The remaining funding needed is not known on this side of the Atlantic. Details of plans to open the Congo country practically will soon reach Collis P. Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific.
In Washington's government jail inmates report nightly appearances of Guiteau's ghost haunting the corridors and former cell. None dare occupy the cell where Guiteau was confined, and those forced into it scream to end the terror.
The report notes Minnesota and Dakota crops affected by scarce rain while Iowa Illinois Missouri Kansas and Arkansas show improvement this week. Corn grows rapidly though some Illinois areas report too much rain. wheat harvests progress in central Kansas. Ohio Indiana and Michigan crops improve though excessive rains interrupt cultivation and harvest.
Charles H. Liteman formerly head of the Knights of Labor is appointed a special Treasury Department agent to probe alien contract labor and enforce related statutes.
A major blaze engulfed Bushells oil refinery in Montreal and nearby freight cars. Oil spread across fifteen acres, turning the ground into a sea of flames. Estimated loss stands at 25009 dollars.
The President appoints Thomas J. Morgan Rhode Island to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Hoyt Sherman Jr Utah to Receiver of Public Moneys Salt Lake City Frank O Hobbs New Hampshire Register Salt Lake City Edward Gattry Pine City Minn Register Taylor's Falls Minn William C Wells Alabama Register Huntsville Ala Edward L Chapman Great Bend Kas Receiver Larned Kas Charles D Ford Colorado Register Lamar Colo Charles H Colbern Nevada Coiner Carson City Nev E D Breskie Nevada Melter same Mint Donald McLean New York General Appraiser Merchandise Col lectors Internal Revenue Thomas J Penman Twelfth Pennsylvania Henry Fink First Wisconsin Earl W Rogers Second Wisconsin John Ireland Second Kentucky Albert Scott Fifth Kentucky John L Londram Sixth Kentucky A K Burnam Seventh Kentucky Collectors of Customs Guilford P Bray District of Salem and Beverly Mass I J Jarret District Petersburg Va Robert Smalls District Beaufort C Mark D Flower Supervising Inspector Steam Vessels Fifth District St Paul Minn
R G Dun & Co reports ongoing improvement in iron and steel and woolen sectors with higher prices and larger transactions. Rail properties earnings exceed last year while general price averages edge up. Philadelphia wool and groceries show gains. glass trade remains fair. Breadstuffs strengthen amid weaker crop signals and speculative sales.
The Berlin agreement on Samoan affairs creates autonomous local administration under joint German and American control with England as arbitrator. Samoans elect a King and Viceroy and elect a Senate, while duties are levied by Samoa and Germany receives indemnity. A special land court is formed and the treaty awaits Senate ratification, keeping the status quo until December.
A massive Grinnell blaze destroyed forty three business buildings across a half block on Commercial Street and the adjacent square. The grain elevator ignition sparked the rapid spread aided by a strong south wind. Fire crews from Torrent Engine Company Brooklyn and Marshalltown responded, saving three brick blocks and the Ames building complex as losses exceed $150000 with about 40 percent insured.
W. E. Chandler was nominated by the Republican Legislative caucus for United States Senator from New Hampshire. After the vote, he addressed the caucus, accepting the nomination and pledging that he had not acted undignified or dishonestly in his campaign, had spent no money, and promised no money for votes.
A special grand jury in Chicago has begun another extensive inquiry into the Cronin murder. In a preliminary conference with the State's Attorney the panel decided to pursue a wide investigation and hear additional witnesses previously held in reserve, all in secrecy.
The defense aims search bias away from Sullivan and associates toward several other men tied to Camp 20 of the United Brotherhood. Jurors face at least a week of deliberation as they weigh overlapping testimony and rely on stenographic inquest records rather than live witnesses.
Jim Chatty, chief of the Snake River band, says the Mille Lacs incident was a drunken spree sparked by whisky among whites supplying the Indians. He notes no general uprising and vows to help bring Magnuson’s killer to justice.
Chicago police arrest another man tied to the Cronin murder case. Authorities keep the suspect unnamed as a witness and shield him from harm while maintaining secrecy. He was seen loitering near Iceman Sullivan's house and around the Carlson cottage in a suspicious manner.
The June crop report from the Department of Agriculture lists state averages for winter wheat and spring wheat, with values such as New York 96 and Minnesota 93, plus barley area similar to last year and an average condition of 95 across barley. It also notes several state averages across winter wheat figures.
A section of the Gaylord mine in Plymouth Pennsylvania collapsed trapping workers. Four miners Reesy Lloyd Pat Carley William Williams and Matthew Davis died instantly while two Polish men were fatally injured. Insufficient roof support caused the disaster.
In a public address Governor Beaver of Pennsylvania suggests using part of the Johnstown relief fund to build shanties to help residents start businesses. He notes donors can request their contributions be redirected to this purpose.
London reports detail the Clan-na-Gael panel that found Dr Cronin guilty of treason and sentenced him to be removed. Named members include James J Rogers of Brooklyn New York Pp A O Brine of Pittston Pennsylvania Christopher F Brynes of Saxonville Massachusetts and John D McMahon of Rome New York.
The 1890 census plans show 175 Supervisors, 25 more than 1880, with excess positions going to Oklahoma and Alaska. Bureau estimates population at 65,000,000 for the census.
Prolonged two week rainfall in Western New York ruins crops and fruit, leaving extensive frost damage. Experts warn total losses will run into the millions of dollars.
A passenger train derailed on Poplar street tracks near Union depot in St Louis. The engine struck a nearby building causing extensive damage and instant death of John Gebhard aged 27. Engineer Diemert suffered severe scalding with no other injuries reported. Frank
At the thirty fourth biennial session of the Lutheran Church of the United States in Pittsburg Rev H W McKnight D D was elected President W S Frees D D of York Pa Secretary and Alexander Gebhardt D D of Dayton Ohio Treasurer A resolution endorsing the prohibitory amendment to be voted on in Pennsylvania on the 18th inst was unanimously adopted.
A benzine still at the Bear Creek Oil Refinery Colemans Station Pa boiled over causing a blaze in the still-house and a nearby building. The stillman Augustus Jack died within minutes. James Kirkpatrick and Charles Dunn were badly burned and expected to die.
At a Milwaukee meeting the Millers' National Association chose F. L. Greenleaf of Minneapolis as President A. R. James of Buffalo as First Vice President William Sanderson of Milwaukee as Second Vice President and George H. Plant of St. Louis as Third Vice President.
At Givens Store eighteen miles southeast of Austin Texas an alleged horse thief resisted arrest. A free fight followed between a negro constable and others. Four whites and two negroes were killed and about a dozen more wounded.
Alexander Sullivan, held on complicity in Cronin murder, is released on $20,000 bail after Judge Tuley accepts habeas corpus proceedings. Bonds signed, Sullivan liberated.
Bob Younger, youngest of the famous Younger gang, is reported dying of consumption in Stillwater Minnesota penitentiary after thirteen years’s imprisonment. An attempt may be made to obtain his release so he can die outside the prison walls.
On the 8th inst there were 18 892 181 bushels of wheat in sight and 12 020 237 bushels of corn. This shows a reduction in wheat supply by 1 813 635 bushels and an increase in corn by 412 306 bushels since the last report.
In October 1888 Emma Bond, survivor of the Tay lorville outrage, wed C E Justus a young wool merchant from Hepler Kansas. The ceremony was kept secret until recently.
An attempted wrecking and robbery occurred on the Louisville and Nashville line near Falkville Alabama. A freight train was wrecked by the assailants just before the passenger train arrived. no injuries were reported.
Announcement states a castor oil trust forms in the West with capital stock of 250000 to 500000 dollars. Seven castor oil manufacturing plants operate in the country.
Drs. Irwin Ferguson and Hance who performed the autopsy on Mind Reader Bishop have been indicted in New York for violation of the sanitary law, signaling a high-profile legal challenge to medical practice.
Thomas McCormick faced Chicago Criminal Court with bonds set at 1000 dollars after allegedly stealing 90 cents from 10 year old Frank Sarnisky. The case highlights a disparity between crime value and court action.
The United States steamer Bear departed for Point Barrow Alaska carrying supplies and materials to establish a relief station. The voyage supports early 20th century Arctic aid efforts and navigation shows steady progress toward the northern outpost.
Boston maintains pace as Philadelphia stays steady and New York struggles. Chicago grinds through hard luck with umpiring losses and key players missing, while Cleveland emerges as a surprise contender. Clarence Duval voices Hoodoo lore as team tensions rise. Captain Irwin may join Washington. Boston promises big rewards for pennant and world title potential.
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