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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1888
Page
2
Intelligence gathered by wire from across the nation and beyond the ocean brings a broad array of fare. The items span politics, industry, weather and society with brief notes on events and people of interest.
Col. Fred Grant issues a comprehensive statement defending the family in the Badeau memoir dispute. He recounts negotiations and legal aims, argues Badeau’s services were overstated, and notes his father’s distress over Badeau’s May letter. The reply precedes the upcoming court hearing.
A Chicago special reports that the Rock Island counters Burlington’s bid in Judge Gresham’s court alleging a plan to lower rates to force a nationwide railway trust. Burlington officials call the charges baseless and absurd while denying intent to coerce other roads or involve the Rock Island with its employees.
The Roumanian king's Vienna visit ends in a treaty where Austria pledges to defend Roumanian territory. Roumanian army chiefs to be replaced by German and Austrian officers. An imperial decree from March 21 marks a de facto co regency with Crown Prince William wielding state powers if needed.
A Berlin dispatch reports a wooden walk is being built in Charlottenburg Park to allow Emperor Frederick to exercise outside. Dr. Bergmann visits the Emperor weekly to reassure Germans opposed to Dr. Mackenzie. Mackenzie hopes to visit London patients soon as the Emperor cancels the spring guard review order.
Arrangements are under way to take a company of at least twenty leading American ball players to Australia. President A G Spalding of the Chicago Base Ball Club heads the expedition and will accompany the party for a fine exhibition of American baseball versus cricket in the antipodes.
A Chicago dispatch reports the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yards halted rail traffic as switchmen again struck, blocking freight moves for the second time in a month and suspending freight business.
Joan T Horrman ex governor of New York died last week in Germany while seeking health. A coup and sleet damaged crops across Central and Northern Illinois. Fire destroyed True Central Theater and adjacent Theater Comique in Philadelphia. Clinton Iowa judge ordered twelve barrels of beer destroyed for prohibition violation. A syndicate proposes piping oil to Toledo to refine and compete with Standard Oil. California employers seek Black workers to replace Chinese labor, sending agents to the South. First convoy of Negro laborers moved from St Louis toward the coast.
The Mail and Express in New York City was purchased by Elliott F. Shepard, son-in-law of the late William H. Vanderbilt, seen as favorable to Chauncey M. Depew for the presidential nomination. Cyrus W. Field previously owned the paper, with a reported price of $500,000.
Insurance Commissioner of Missouri sues the Ancient Order of United Workmen for allegedly failing to comply with insurance law, contending the organization is not an insurance company. Ex Senator Taser of Denver offers rewards totaling 2 000 for arrest of two messengers and recovery of 7 000 in bullion from the Vulture Mine near Phoenix. A Chicago special notes a surge of counterfeit five dollar silver certificates unsettling traders and bankers. Commercial National Bank of Dubuque suspends payments amid a tally-sheet forgery case in Columbus jury deadlock.
Governor Buckner suspended James W. Tate of Kentucky, charged with defalcation and fled the state. Shortage estimated between 190000 and 300000, with irregularities spanning eleven years. A $5000 reward offered for Tate’s arrest as the vast loss shocks the commonwealth. A separate Nashville dispatch reports a terrible windstorm across Georgia and East Tennessee, causing widespread property damage and fatalities. The tornado tracked from Calhoun Georgia to Loudon Tennessee in about thirty minutes, devastating timber and grass, leaving a desolate scene along its path.
The Supreme Court sustained the Bell patent in a historic decision that ends a lengthy, costly litigation affecting global telephone interests. Justice Blatchford read the lengthy opinion, while the case drew a large audience among lawyers and stockholders.
The Iowa Republican Convention assembled in Des Moines on March 21 with J. P. Dolliver chosen as temporary Chairman. The action followed by remarks and then a pending procedural sequence as delegates organized.
The illness of Gov Larrabee was noted as the permanent chairman. Rep David B Henderson was elected a delegate at large to the National Convention. The balloting chose J B Clarkson George D Perkins and J P Dolliver as other delegates. Resolutions praise Senator William B Allison for Presidential suitability. Allison songs were sung, an Allison brigade formed to Chicago. Depew letter denies any presidential bid.
Oporto dispatches report a gas explosion and fire at the Banquet Theater during a performance killing at least 126 or more. Spectators crowded doors as actors escaped in costume, many crushed or suffocated. Panic caused mass injuries and chaos in the crowded venue.
General Braco opened his diplomatic career with a banquet in Mexico City praising President Cleveland’s liberal policy. He warned Americans there that the reactionary faction favoring monarchy would not be allowed to seize power. Claus Spreckels testified before the House sugar trust committee about Eastern combinations and his choice to stay independent for profit. He said trusts are not designed to lower sugar prices for the public.
Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite of the United States Supreme Court died at his Washington home on Friday morning after a brief illness from pneumonia. He had appeared well Monday and collaborated on the telephone case before his death. The Department of State released notices of mourning and adjournment, while detailed biographical notes recalled his career from Lyme Connecticut to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Senate Judiciary Committee reports against Frye liquor sales bill citing state police sovereignty and federal restraint. Minority argues Congress can regulate imports and domestic goods alike. Senate action spans pensions, currency notes, civil service reform, and labor measures.
A letter argues against dark damp stables for horses asserting that bright light and ventilation prevent eye strain and disease. It warns that prolonged darkness harms nerves and may cause blindness, urging owners to allow sun and air to improve stability health and comfort.
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