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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1889
Page
2
Official Crop Report Signals Favorable Spring Conditions
The Signal Office notes colder weather in the South and warmer in the East Central and North. Heavy rainfall hits the Dakotas and Northern Minnesota. moisture不足 in winter wheat belt mildly aids crop. Spring-wheat ground in fine condition with sowing underway in the Dakotas and Nebraska. Tennessee Arkansas Gulf States report favorable farm work. crops good. Southern Atlantic States delay noted. New England snow covers ground with minimal wheat damage in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Office
Dakotas
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Mlinois
Kentucky
Legnessee
Mic Hian
Nebraska
Tennessee
Arkansas
Gulf States
South Atlantic
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Forbes Robbery Stuns Small Missouri Town
A bold three-man hold up at Young & Co. store in Forbes Missouri shocked locals when masked gunmen entered, forced customers to surrender valuables, and escaped after taking only about $50 in cash along with watches and goods. No injuries reported as crowd was warned to stay silent for ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
St. Joe
Young & Co
Oklahoma Boomers Plan Mass Movement Across the Line
Harry Hill outlines a vigorous plan to lead Oklahoma boomers across the line with massed groups at Caldwell and Hunnewell Kansas. He claims a 30 day crossing with more forces than Payne and vows to burn fences and grass if pursued. Col Crocker says 30 000 Chickasaw Nation residents are wild and beyond restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hill
Oklahoma
Caldwell
Hunnewell
Kan
Col. Cole
Payne
Cherokee Strip
Col. Crocker
Col. Hill
Bloody Massacre Report From Legitime's Haitian War
Capt Frazer recounts a brutal inland battle in Haiti near Grand Saline where Legitime's forces overran Hippolyte outposts, killed prisoners, and mutilated bodies. He describes Port de Paix locals starving with raw sugar as staple food while meat and flour prices soar. The Cuban arrived New York from Port de Paix with the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazer
Legitime
New York
Port de Paix
Hayti
Santiago de Cuba
Hippolyte
Grand Saline
Tichenor Named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
George C. Tichenor of Illinois selected by Secretary Windom to replace Judge Maynard as Assistant Secretary. A longtime special agent, he has handled many delicate customs tasks and is known in New York City for investigations of port customs. He will oversee the customs service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Tichenor
the Treasury
Windom
Treasury Department
Ilinois
Maynard
Tichenor
Department
Customs Administration
New York City
Death of Rosa M. Leland noted Albany manageress
Mrs Rosa M Leland a renowned theatrical manageress died in Albany New York of nervous prostration She gained fame as Rosa St Clair at Daly s and Booth s Theatres in 1872 1873 She married Charles E Leland in 1882 and from 1881 ran the Leland Opera House in Albany career spanned NY venues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa M. Leland
Albany
N. Y
Rosa St. Clair
Daly’s
Booth's
New York City
Charles E. Leland
Leland Opera House
Barroom Fatality in Charleston and Suit Over Railway Death
William Munzenmaier was killed by O. Weir during a bar room fight in Charleston. James McCormick of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, sues in Youngstown seeking 40,000 against the Pittsburg and Western Railroad for the death of his son William McCormick, an employee of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Munzenmaier
O. Weir
Charleston
D. C
James McCormick
Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
William McCormick
Inaugural Ball at New Pension Building Sparks Nationwide Awe
Washington dazzled by the inaugural ball at the pension building as President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison greeted guests. About fifteen thousand attendees filled the diamond tiled hall while Mrs. Harrison wore an elaborate two tone gown of brocade and apricot faille with gold and silver embroidery and diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Harrison
Nominations Not Confirmed By President Cleveland
A list of postmasters nominated by President Cleveland in the final two months of his term failed to win Senate confirmation. The long roster includes names from Dakota, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Colorado, and other states with candidates such as William Hope, George Pratt, John Fitzgerald, Levi Booth, Samuel Toprs, Norman Fisher, Harriet Vedder, Josiah Miller, Myron Reed, and Nels Kellerup among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dakota
William Hope
Minot
George W. Pratt
Utursis
John v. Fitgerald
Madison
George L. Baker
Britaon
Aleshager
Parker
Idano
Lewis ‘I.brock
Belleview
Herman Krause
Halley
Illinois
Levi Booth
Chillicothe
Charles W. Jones
Griggsville
Lewis H. O'Connor
Austin
Harry M. Olson
Kensington
Kittie L. Scott
Galena
Samuel DP. Toprs
Centralia
Samuel ©. Skemp
Maywoo1
Frances J. Wasmantie
Naperville
George W. Simich
Flora
Rebecca Snape
Petersburg
Charles H. Manning
Gran Crousaing
Indiana
Norman Fisher
Huntingburg
Benjamin J. Price
Benton Harbor
Henry
Not Signed by the President List of Failed Bills
A non signed list details bills not enacted before Congress adjournment. The items include acts for a bridge near Cummings Arkansas Territory, port of delivery for Fort Angeles W T, railroad right of way through Indiana Territory and Indian Territory, and pensions or relief for numerous individuals including Rosalie Junk and Major General Kilpatrick’s widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas River
Cummings
Inding
Ark
United States Circuit
Jay
Fort Angeles
W. T
St. Louis
Catharine Hayes
Joan B. Whitfield
John R. Trentlon
J. M. Sprague
W. Tilton
Mary Hornung
Tara A. Harrison
Lavinia Wright
Ann E. Mansman
Lizabeth Jones
Louise V. A. Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Fireworks Display Dazzles Washington on July 6
The deferred fireworks show from the monument grounds in Washington D C on the evening of the 6th was the brightest in the Capital. A magnesium light illuminated Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury to the Capitol for five minutes before the monument display began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Department
Capitol
Washington Monument Fireworks Display for Harrison Morton Portraits
A large night exhibition featured pyrotechnic bombs and rocket flights above a dark sky, with the Washington Monument as a dramatic backdrop. Life-like portraits of President Harrison and Vice President Morton, vivid in color, stood on easels and were recognizable from a mile away as thousands watched the grand display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Harrison
Morton
Dun and Co Weekly Review Signals Mixed Trade
Duns weekly review notes a Reading failure dampening confidence while Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York show firmer tones. Coal oil and wheat sway, with meal markets dull and pork strong. Treasury receipts lag, overall price average down slightly and business failures total 281 versus 282 prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Dakota
Cuba
Startling Rumor on Pacific Naval Battle Drops
A San Francisco confidential report claims a major Pacific naval clash left an American ship destroyed by the German frigate Olga after an American protest over Samoan bombardment. Telegrams from Paris and Auckland, via Breslau dispatches, are cited as confirmation of the sensational but unverified account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olva
San Francisco
Cal
Stn Iist
Pacific Ocean
United States
Matuata
New York Herald
James Gordon Bennett
Paria
Kreslau
Herald
Auckland
Washington
Mare Island
Breslau
Seniesssicher Zeitung
Samoa
Olga
Ee Camp
Political Happenings and Federal Appointments
A roundup notes President Harrison seeks appointing power aligned with party majorities, Arizona delegation urging an early territorial governorship change to break a deadlock. Robert Chilton becomes Vice President Morton’s secretary. Cabinet members are sworn in. West Virginia shows three apparent governors, with court action pending to settle. Cleveland gains honorary society memberships. Minnesota House blocks a statewide prohibition referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Congress
Arizona
Washington
Robert &. Chilton
State Department
Morton
West Virginia
E. W. Wilson
Gen
Goff
Carr
Senate
Supreme Court
Wilson
Cleveland
New York Chamber of Commerce
St. Nicholas Society
Minnesota House
Famous Inventor of the Monitor Dies in New York
Capt John Ericsson renowned engineer and builder of the ironclad Monitor dies in New York City at his residence. He is in the 86th year of age and death followed cystitis after a brief illness. The Monitor helped save the U S fleet from the rebel Merrimac at Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ericsson
United States
Hampton Roads
New York City
Veteran Boston Lawyer Sidney Bartlett Dies at 90
Sidney Bartlett an associate of Daniel Webster and Rufus Choate and long the Suffolk bar’s leader died at his Boston home. He reportedly was the oldest practicing lawyer in the United States and had observed his 90th birthday February 13 by continuing his professional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Bartlett
Suffolk
Boston
Mass
United States
Daniel Webster
Rufus Choate
His Son Alexander Now Ruler of Servia Regents Appointed
Belgrade dispatch reports King Milan abdicated in favor of his son Alexander I who will reign as king. The decree names M. Iovan Ristitch and Generals Frotiton and Balimarko as regents during Alexander’s minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Servia
Belgrade
Milan
Alexander I
M. Iovan Ristitch
Frotiton and
Balimarkovic
Alex
Serbian king abdicates amid health crisis declares minor son ruler
King Milan abdicates due to nervous illness leaving 13 year old Ander as prince regent and commander in chief. Regent Tauschanovitch to form a new cabinet as Protitch resigns. Russian diplomacy claims victory. Rumor spreads of ex Queen Natalie possibly returning to Kraguyevat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander
Milan
M. Tauschanovitch
Natalie
Servia
Kraguyevat
Pacific Slope Senate Names Delayed Cabinet Choice
President Harrison explains he wished to appoint California figures to the Cabinet and urged Pacific Slope residents to propose two or three names. They delayed and later offered only Interior or Attorney General positions, which he had already chosen. The result was no Pacific Slope representation in his Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
California
Pacific Slope
Interior
English comedienne Miss Barry extends stay at McVicker's
Miss Helen Barry the English comedienne will remain another week at McVicker's Theater in Chicago. Louis James and Marie Wainwright will appear in a round of comedies at McVicker's after Miss Barry's engagement. The Two Sisters, Denman Thompson's new play, is booked for two weeks at McVicker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Barry
McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
Louis James
Marie Wainwright
MeVicker’s
Miss Barry
Denman Thompson
McVicker's
Fire destroys three Louisville buildings and stock
A fire in Louisville Kentucky wiped out three buildings owned by Kleinhaus and Simonson H Victor Newcomb of New York and the estate of W P Churchill. The stock of clothing and dry goods from Kleinhaus and Simonson and Strauss and Co was lost. Loss estimated at 435400 with 255277 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kleinhaus & Simonson
H. Victor Newcomb
New York
W. P. Churchill
Strauss & Co
Reading Iron Works enters committee plan of reorganization
At a creditors meeting for the insolvent Reading Iron Works in Reading Pa liabilities totaled 1 927 783 with assets 2 439 595. A three member committee was named to operate the works and a separate committee to draft a reorganization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Iron Works
Reading
Hutchinson Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Filed in Kansas
A charter was filed with the Kansas Secretary of State for a new railroad to Oklahoma named the Hutchinson Oklahoma and Gulf. It will start at Beloit and run south through central Kansas to Oklahoma and then to the Gulf of Mexico. Capital stock is $3,020,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State of
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Gulf
Beloit
Gulf of Mexico
Kuhl v Milwaukee officials ends in damages verdict
In Kuhl versus Milwaukee officials a verdict awarded the plaintiff 4750 dollars after a murder arrest led to a near lynching. The case determined the arrest was a mistaken identity and Kuhl sued for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhl
Milwaukee
Wis
Death of Holland King Imminent in The Hague Telegram
A Berlin telegram reports the Dutch king near death with acute blood poisoning and severe suffering. Morphine is used to ease pain as the illness progresses toward a likely fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hague
Holland
Musk-Rat Trap Gone Wrong Near Lima Turns Fatal
In Riley Creek near Lima Ohio James Lewis hunting mistook the top of Joseph McHenry’s hat for a musk rat and fired, blasting off the hat and killing McHenry. The incident occurred during a musk rat trap setting. Investigators question the shooter and examine the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McHenry
Riley Creek
Lima
Ohio
James Lewis
McHenry
Peru Claim Links Maguey Sap to Hydro Phobia Cure
A report from Peru states that juice from peuca or maguey leaves can cure hydro phobia. The claim notes the sap as a remedy, presenting a notable medical assertion from a local source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Senate and House Proceedings on Land Grants and Resignations
Conference report agrees to for feiting Michigan unearned lands for railroad aid. Senate and House honor Ingalls and Carlisle with thanks as they adjourn sine die. Mars ton sworn in as Senator. Cabinet appointments confirmed behind closed doors. Senate caucuses discuss committee reorganization and minority representation amid calls to abolish certain committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Michigan
John J. Intgalls
Congress
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Edmunds
United States
Marston
New Hampshire
Chandler
Praden
Hale
Morton
Ingalls
Voorhees
Yeas
Ward
Gorman
Cockreil
Harris
Ransom
Walthail
Blackburn
Republican Caucus Committee
Quaint Philosophy from the Oil City Derrick
The Oil City Derrick shares humorous and folksy maxims on ego, judgment, belief, and human nature. The snippets reflect self awareness, fear of hell, fault finding, and social critique through reflective quips about how people see themselves and others.
Random Sentences from Saltus Story Echoes in Artful Prose
A compact fragmentary reading of Saltus prose brims with erudite imagery and odd terms. The prose traces eerie sensibilities in characters, with phrases describing appearance and mood that evoke a shadowy, decadent atmosphere.
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Dixonn Sun
W. M. Kennedy
Dixon Ill
Official Crop Report
Forbes, Mo
DUN & Co’s Weekly Review
Nipsic
Political Pointers
Webster and Choate
Detroit
Togo
Tex
Toledo
Warat
New Mesa
Ibms Coren
Inesses
Barney—Cana
Indianapolis
Kansas City
HOUSE
Heaven’s Gate
Hull
Saltus
Renan
Ies
Berkeley
Jane
Luther
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