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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1889
Page
2
A compact briefing of foreign and domestic happenings transmitted by wire. Political developments, criminal cases, accidents, and industrial notes are recapped to convey the day’s notable disturbances and shifts in global affairs.
Eleven of the Alaskan's crew landed at Florence Oregon after a storm drove them from the foundered steamer. They swam to shore near Suislaw River after capsizing at Cape Perpetua. One man drowned after two nights at sea. ten survivors named: E T Carlsson M Keleher James McKinley Mike McLain Edward Sharples Harry Johnson Jack Ross Edward Wenzle Edward Burns J Murry.
Reports indicate U S barley sowing remains near last year with total 1888 acreage about 2,652,957 acres. Dakota shows a fall in 1889 after earlier rise, while Ohio Michigan Illinois show small sowing and Indiana Kentucky Kansas almost none. Other states average 92 to 97 percent of last year's area.
A massive blaze at the Trenton Horse Car Co stable near the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Trenton New Jersey caused about 200000 dollars in losses. A car driver sleeping on the second floor escaped through flames in a sheet and is believed fatally burned.
A summary of the leading baseball clubs contending for top position details performance and standings. Key teams and players highlighted as race tightens toward the pennant.
A Home Stead Pennsylvania meeting of Carnegie & Co. workers denounced the firm's sliding scale wage proposal. Resolutions sent the dispute to Amalgamated Association head officials and warned of a strike if the new scale is imposed. Also, Osage delegates head to Tahlequah to oppose Cherokee Strip openings and any allotment plans.
The President signed a patent for the Coeur d Alene Mission claim in Idaho Territory totaling 640 acres in favor of Joseph M. Cataldo Superior General of the Rocky Mountain Mission of the Society of Jesus. The case had been pending in the General Land Office for ten years.
The President announces a slate of government directors and officials. New appointments include John F. Plummer in New York City and James W. Savage of Omaha as Union Pacific Government Directors, plus several territorial and federal posts across Utah Nevada Kansas Florida and Ohio.
G Dun & Co reports mixed trade signals with strong crop hopes boosting some markets like Omaha, while Kansas City and Milwaukee show weaker collections. Northwest rains lift grain prices less than export gains, groceries rise, wool dull, April exports up 21 percent, New York exports fall 4 percent year over year, and weekly failures reach 252 versus 227 prior week.
In South Glastonbury Connecticut over 100 people fell ill after eating vanilla ice cream at a church festival. Thirty four people are deemed beyond hope of recovery while others recover. Coroner Henry Bunce will test the vanilla cream to identify a poisoning cause. All town business has halted.
The Supreme Court affirms a California ruling upholding the Scott Chinese Exclusion Act. Chae Chang Ping sought entry after returning from China with a reentry certificate, which was deemed invalid under the act. The case, appealed from California, confirms the act's constitutionality.
Indiana coal operators and miners clash over the annual scale for bituminous and black coal. Operators refuse to arbitrate the wage dispute demanding production cuts from 90 to 70 cents, leaving miners idle unless an agreement is reached.
The article notes a historic coal price cut from 75 to 60 cents for bituminous in the West, caused by underbidding from Ohio Pennsylvania and Illinois. Operators refuse arbitration, arguing market loss is inevitable. Seven thousand miners in the state are affected, with no alternative but to accept the reduction or idle.
The steel steamer Alaskan of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company broke up in a heavy gale off Cape Blanco on the Oregon coast. Of 48 aboard only 12 reported safe. Lifeboats were forced from the ship at pistol point. five drowned during boat launching. Captain Howes, Quartermaster Brown, Pilot Woods, and six sailors were rescued in one boat by a tug.
The Northwest endures a harsh thirty day period with spring and winter sown crops showing drought damage mainly on oats and grass. Winter wheat prospects soften from thirty days ago though still average. Spring wheat remains uncertain. Corn prospects are presently favorable and bright.
Across northern and central Minnesota reports say chinch bugs activity was halted by cold rain. Plaster mud seals ground in Otter Tail County to kill grasshoppers, sealing pests underground. Farmers and loggers express jubilation as crops look ready for a strong harvest barring late frosts.
The Jefferson facility is overcrowded and filthy with vermin, patients underclothed, and lacking attendants, occupation, amusement, and exercise. The report targets the Board of County Commissioners and institution officials for failing to provide proper care.
Naval architects seek more performance details on the English cruiser Piedmonte built by the Armstrongs. It reportedly achieved 1944 knots under natural draft and over 21 knots with forced draft, displacing 2,500 tons with 11,500 horsepower engines and a hull weight of 970 tons.
The American Surgical Association in session at Washington has elected officers. President is Dr. D. W. Yandell of Louisville Kentucky. Vice Presidents are CH Mastin of Mobile Alabama and Charles A Nancrede of Philadelphia. Secretaries are J. KR Weist of Richmond Indiana and Ewing Mears of Philadelphia. Treasurer is P. B. Connor of Cincinnati Ohio.
An English syndicate negotiates buying seven Grand Rapids breweries and one Muskegon brewery for 700000 dollars. Current owners would hold a one third interest in the combined venture if the deal closes.
Bee Line and the Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis and Chicago roads win broad stockholder approval to merge. June 24 is set for the first joint directors meeting of the three firms.
The steamer Newfield sails from Halifax to Sable Island carrying thirty cats in two large cages. The felines will hunt rabbits that overrun the island, where burrowing holes injure ponies by causing broken legs.
An elderly Nebrask a City pair sold property for 500 dollars and hid the money in a bed tick. In their absence the husband burned the tick to burn straw unaware the cash was inside. All cash destroyed leaving the couple penniless and distraught.
A convention of farmers declares war on the jute bag industry trust. The meeting profiles rising grievances and vows strong action against perceived price manipulation and market control.
The Birmingham gathering aims to unite farmers alliances from Alabama and Georgia to build small manufactories for producing a cheap cotton substitute to replace jute bags, a regional effort long pursued by state alliances.
In Lima Ohio the planned marriage of George H Allen to Miss Mary Hale collapsed when the groom vanished before the ceremony. Guests were invited and arrangements completed but he did not appear and the motive for his disappearance remains unknown.
The Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural Society decides to locate the State Fair in Lansing with the local fair society deeding its grounds to the State society. The fair is likely to run during the week starting September 9.
The Baptist Woman's Board of Missions meeting in Boston elected Mrs J N Crouse of Chicago as President Miss M G Burdette of Chicago as Corresponding Secretary and Mrs Rh R Donnelley of Chicago as Treasurer.
The National Tube Works in McKeesport Pennsylvania settled the strike after the company conceded the strikers demands. About two thousand workers resumed duties across several departments of the large plant.
At the Protestant Episcopal convention in Toledo Rev. Dr. W. A. Leonard of Washington was selected to succeed Bishop Bedell once the House of Bishops formally accepts the resignation.
Chief Engineer R. L. Harris of the U S Navy, member of the Naval Examining Board testing the cruiser Charleston, fell ill during the San Francisco voyage and died in Santa Barbara California.
Rumor says General Boulanger suffers advanced diabetes and an English doctor prescribes the waters at Vichy and Carlsbad for relief.
Samuel Cunningham a 70 year old bachelor of Galena Illinois is sued for 10000 dollars for breach of promise by Louise Lehrman a widow aged 70. The suit seeks damages from the elderly man in a case that draws social note.
Allen Thorndyke Rice the President’s nominee as Minister to Russia died suddenly at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City. The announcement notes his death while awaiting confirmation.
George King and a man named Michaels died from asphyxia due to foul air while sinking an old well on the Blodgett farm near Faribault Minnesota.
F. E. Spooner won the Chicago 100 mile amateur race in 5 hours 59 minutes 40 seconds breaking previous records by 13 minutes.
Mrs. F Nygren of Star Lake Minnesota dislocated her jaw while yawning and was required to ride twenty three miles to have it set.
The Russian government issues a ukase to bring to market 410,498,000 gold ruble 4 percent consolidated railway bonds. The move expands state borrowing for railways under imperial authority.
Health authorities near Kingston slaughtered a herd of twenty seven cattle after they tested positive for tuberculosis to prevent disease spread. The action reflects strict disease control measures by Canadian veterinary authorities.
A severe hailstorm and gale struck Norfolk Portsmouth and surrounding counties causing million dollar damages. Crops including strawberries peas cabbage vineyards and orchards were ruined. Barns were destroyed three men were injured by lightning and a Danville cyclone damaged tobacco factories bridges and churches.
London dispatch notes rising belligerent rhetoric by Russia and Germany toward Switzerland over allowing Socialist and Nihilist refugees. Analysis weighs risks of a potential invasion, with Britain France Austria Italy and the United States viewed as likely to oppose or veto such action. Swiss resolve and historic independence cited as a deterrent to conquest.
Lorp Lonsdale arrives in New York with 300 bird specimens while Walter Keller, 9, drowns after falling into a vinegar vat in Dayton. Prof E H Puarr and John Allen begin a horseback trek from New York to San Francisco. New Jersey Governor signs parole and release act for prisoners. Delaware Governor appoints John T Saulsbury Secretary of State after cousin John P Saulsbury's death.
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