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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1889
Page
2
A compact bulletin compiling intelligence from foreign shores domestic happenings personal pointers and labor notes. Includes political occurrences fires accidents crimes and related events from varied regions and sources.
In Opelousas the State v. Arvil Beard and Charles Arabi yielded a guilty verdicts without capital punishment. Regulators from Coulo Croche attacked a white man’s attempt to shield a colored woman who had won a judgment, wounding a regulator and the man during the confrontation. The case marks the first regulator conviction in the state.
In Rio de Janeiro the Brazilian provinces signaled adherence to the public and Provisional Government. The government granted voting rights to all literate citizens, and Archbishop Assis Benediction supported the republic. Finance Minister Ruy Barboza notes telegram refutes Germany cable fears of Brazil division.
New York dispatch reports Mike Kelly signed a three year contract to play with the Brotherhood Club of Boston at an undisclosed salary. Al Johnson of Cleveland and Ned Hanlon of Pittsburgh traveled to New York to sign Kelly hoping his commitment would sway others to remain with the Brotherhood. A meeting is set for December 10 at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The schooner Lackawanna has arrived at New York from Port au Prince. Capt. Ford reports all quiet there. Logwood awaits shipment. Hippolyte faces no trouble but local celebrations hinder work. Minister Douglass is said to plan a swift return to the United States within months.
The Missouri Secretary of State issued a proclamation declaring forfeited around 1000 corporate charters for failures to meet the state anti-trust law terms. Most losses involve lapsed charters. only one notable company retained with unknown status.
In Pine City Minnesota William Brown killed William P. Coombs and his wife in a cold-blooded attack. He then visited a neighbor and spoke calmly about the crime with his rifle across his knees. Coombs left two young children as Brown remains at large.
A north bound Missouri Kansas & Texas Express was held up at Pryor Creek near Perry Station in Indian Territory. The express and mail cars were robbed but passengers were not molested. The amount taken is unknown. Separately Richard K. Kyle, vice president and book keeper at Anderson & Harrison Carriage Co. of Cincinnati, embezzled $25,000 amid wine and women.
Inventor Edison announces a new device that lets a single battery cell power twenty wires at once, a perfected mechanism he has patented.
R G Dun and Co reports business in all lines remains fairly prosperous with coffee prices ticked up slightly. The Brazilian revolution causes little market disruption while money markets tighten in Philadelphia and Boston. Western and Southern centers see easier conditions as crops move and funds flow from New York. Overall output strengthens as iron, steel, cotton, and hardware stay firm, with rising grain and pork prices and a favorable outlook though wool and leather show mixed signs. The week records 277 business failures, up from prior weeks, with year over year figures higher.
Seattle dispatch reports John B. Allen ex Delegate to Congress elected Senator on the first ballot and Watson C. Squire elected on the second. In the House vote Allen 46 Turner 14 Brents 1 Voorhees 8. in the Senate Allen 26 Turner 6. Biographical notes: Allen born May 1845 Crawfordsville Indiana. served in Civil War era Indiana volunteers. later U S Attorney for Washington Territory. resigned seats due to statehood. Squire born 1838 Cape Vincent New York. Wesleyan graduate. served in Ohio militia. later Governor of Washington Territory.
A list of recent appointments includes Alonzo J. Edgerton as United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota Willis Sweet as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Idaho William B Sterling as Attorney of the United States for the District of South Dakota John D Sloane of Minnesota as supervising inspector of steam vessels for the Fifth District Dennis Egan of Florida as Collector of Internal Revenue for Florida Ross Guffin of Missouri as Surveyor of Customs for the port of Kansas City Augustus Shaw of Indian to be deputy third auditor of the Treasury John M Glasier of Pennsylvania as Collector of Customs at Erie James E French of New Hampshire as Collector of Internal Revenue Charles F Kimball of Michigan as Appraiser of Merchandise for the District of Detroit Joseph C Biglin of New York as Assistant Appraiser of Merchandise for the District of New York Thomas Clay McDowell as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Seventh Kentucky District James H Beatty as Chief Justice of Idaho James H Devaux as Collector of Customs for the Brunswick District United States Attorneys Lewis Mills Southern District of Iowa Joseph H Wilson Eastern District of Texas David B Miller United States Marshal for the Southern District of Iowa.
Testimony in a Salt Lake City inquiry describes Mormon Endowment House rituals where participants swore to avenge the blood of Joseph and Hiram Smith on the American nation and to teach the oath to descendants. The ceremony reportedly included a death penalty for revealing secrets or violating covenants, with Henry W Lawrence cited as officiant.
Gov Toole will admit to the legislative halls only members with county clerk certificates and will convene the Legislature in the courthouse. This move grants ten Democrats from Silver Bow County access and gives the House Democratic control while the Senate remains tied.
Consternation grows among Republicans as a newly appointed U S Marshal swears in many special deputies. Fear mounts that bloodshed will follow over the organization of the Legislature amid heightened security measures.
The United States Court of Claims holds a backlog of over six thousand cases with claims around a hundred million dollars. A Washington attorney praises the court as a premier tribunal, noting its sound decisions and handling of intricate legal questions, while contrasting past appellate reversals by the Supreme Court with current rarity.
Two battalions in Rio were ordered to distant provinces. Officers held a secret meeting and chose to resist. The government tried to enforce the order but was abandoned by the garrison. The Navy Minister was shot resisting arrest. The ministry surrendered, and the army proclaimed a federative republic with a provisional government promising to honor national obligations and citizens’ rights. No opposition remained and order was restored.
Missouri officials led by Attorney General John M. Wood and Secretary of State Lesueur plan action against St. Louis companies that ignored the anti trust law. Wood says 500 Missouri corporations and two foreign firms defied the law, with charters revoked, proceeding by information against both local and foreign entities.
London dispatch dated the 21st says Henry M. Stanley has arrived at Mpwapwa and expects to reach Zanzibar in four or five days. He also reports an important discovery of an extension of Lake Nyanza.
A contract for the extension of the Utah Southern to Pioche Nevada has been let. Remaining contracts for the line will be ready soon with completion expected within two years. Redondo will be the seaboard terminus with extensive preparations for shipping planned.
Joseph Smith a New York letter carrier shot his two children on East Ninth Street Eliza beth aged 2 died from a stomach wound Mary aged 11 months died of a heart wound Smith was arrested Authorities report a boxing purse of 10000 for a Sullivan Jackson world title fight in San Francisco Billy McCarthy stopped Denny Kelleher in twenty one rounds in the club room
Secretary of State Blaine authorizes the French Cable Company to land cables at Charleston D C creating direct telegraph connections with Hayti San Domingo and Cuba and with the republics of Central and South America.
A Montevideo dispatch reports the members of the ministry have tendered their resignations. The action is said to stem from a dispute between the President and the Minister of War.
Missouri enacts a new election law barring the Prohibition and Union Labor parties from nominating candidates in the next election after they failed to poll at least three percent of all votes cast in the last election. The measure targets minor parties by restricting ballot access based on past performance.
At Cincinnati the Western Association of American Architects consolidated with the National Institute of American Architects. R. M. Hunt was chosen temporary chairman and N. B. Patton named Secretary for the new organization.
Cavalryman Thomas, a Pennsylvania native on Kilpatrick’s staff during Sherman’s march to the sea, dies at Bellefontaine. He had been named postmaster in New Jersey by President Hayes. In New York a jury awards $11,100 to the widow in a life insurance case against the Savings Life Assurance Society.
A man killed in Mexico led to a dispute where the insurer refused payment arguing the insured incurred an extra premium by traveling abroad. The case centers on coverage and the policy’s interpretation of international travel.
J H Rathbone of Washington founder of the Knights of Pythias lies prostrate at a Lima Ohio hotel with an immense carbuncle. Doctors fear for his life and his family has been telegraphed for urgent news.
The Cologne Volks Zeitung reports the Pope is willing to arbitrate the Irish question if invited by the English Government or the Parnellites. The Catholic paper notes Papal mediation would be at the request of involved parties.
Robert Crockett, a noted counterfeiter, is imprisoned in St. Joseph Missouri for passing high quality $5 bills that deceived bank cashiers. U S detectives are pursuing his accomplice.
London philanthropist Edward Guinness donates £200,000 to improve homes of the poorest in London and £50,000 for similar aid in Dublin.
President Adams announces a new company to be controlled by the Union Pacific Road to oversee the Fort Worth and Colorado systems, though no papers have been filed yet.
The All American Conference Committee on Credentials reviewed Brazil’s delegation credentials in Washington and favors admitting them to the conference.
Several members of the French Chamber of Deputies led by Leon Say form an Agricultural party disregarding politics or protection policy. The move signals a distinct grouping centered on agrarian interests within the parliamentary landscape.
The Topeka Insurance Company of Kansas has been closed by the State Superintendent of Insurance for violations of the law. The action halts all operations and protects policyholders while the regulator completes an orderly disposition of the company’s affairs.
Fire in Baldwinsville New York destroyed the Seneca Hotel and adjacent buildings with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Guests escaped narrowly as flames engulfed the property.
A Winnipeg dispatch reports the Northern Pacific Railroad will begin building into the Souris district immediately. About forty five miles are planned for construction in the current year.
The Cincinnati Board of Public Works has ordered electric-light wires buried and the measure awaits Council approval before taking effect. The action aims to reduce hazards and improve street aesthetics pending formal consent.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Jefferson Davis has significantly improved and is entirely free of fever, with strong indications he will recover.
Five men drowned off Empire City Oregon when the tug Fearless owned by Simpson Lumber Co. wrecked. Authorities report the tragedy as the Bay area search continues for missing crew members.
The French Election Bureau overturned the results electing M. Naquet and General Boulanger by a 13 to 12 decision. The report also notes the death of W. T. Dorek a 65 year old Confederate States Senate member in Goldsboro North Carolina.
A Rio Janeiro cable reports the provisional government declares the United States of Brazil and dethrones Dom Pedro. The imperial family departs by ship to Lisbon as Brazil moves to federation with five new articles guiding governance and order.
A Hartford dispatch reports Harriet Beecher Stowe is mildly demented and wandering streets in autumn. She is harmless, but a shawl drags on the ground as she talks to herself, with rough street boys jeering before a gentleman helps return her home.
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