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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1888
Page
2
Brief telegraph items sweep world events from politics to fires, crimes, and accidents. Political gossip and railroad rumblings hint at broader unrest while personal mentions reflect society chatter of the era.
Prominent French figure Francois Achille Bazaine dies in Madrid Spain from heart trouble after a brief illness He was born February 13 1811 and rose from private to Marshal of France with commands in Algeria Spain Crimea Austria Mexico and Germany His siege of Metz ended with surrender and later trial and commutation before fleeing to Spain
A Southern Pacific passenger train near Harwood was stopped by masked men who forced the engineer and conductor to uncouple and pull away. US Marshals guarded the train, a gunfight followed, three robbers were wounded, and bloodhounds were used to pursue them.
A sailing yacht sank in a gale five miles west of Brockville Ontario in the St Lawrence River. Drowning victims include H. A. Field H. B. Wright Henry Bagg Herbert and Fred Shepherd. Only Frank Turner survived after being picked up by a yawl boat from a passing vessel.
An Athens dispatch reports seven Greek warships ordered to be ready to sea at once. The entire fleet will move toward Turkish waters amid protests over the seizure of a Greek vessel at Chios. The Great Government demands a satisfactory reply from the Porte.
The Jones County calf case jury after forty eight hours returned a verdict for plaintiff Robert Johnson for $1000. The trial has dragged through courts for over fourteen years and bankrupted several wealthy individuals. The calf was valued at about $45.
A Beaver special reports the Oklahoma Territorial Convention nominated O. G. Chase for delegate to Congress and placed a full Territorial Council ticket in the field. The platform seeks placing No Man's Land under Colorado control until its laws are perfected and asks Congress to end political strife and legislate in No Man's Land's interest.
Hayti’s former leader Gen Salomon has died at an advanced age. The former president, who led the republic during his tenure, was widely remembered for his military and political era. His death ends a long influential career.
President names Gen Walter C Newberry postmaster at Chicago replacing B Corning Judd. Born December 22 1835 in Oneida County New York he rose from private to brigadier general during the Civil War and later moved to Chicago to enter the brewer supply business.
Republicans and Democrats from multiple states announce nominations for Congress. Names include Francis W. Rockwell in Massachusetts, George D. Tillman in South Carolina, Thomas H. Greevy in Pennsylvania, James Buchanan in New Jersey, Henry S. Bingham and others in Philadelphia districts, and varios nominees in Michigan Ohio Virginia Iowa Arizona Illinois Michigan New York Nebraska. Ballots and acclamations mark diverse party selections.
R G Dun and Co notes improving volume of legitimate business and favorable corn crop prospects. Wheat yield short of full crop by large margin. Money in circulation around 1.361 billion dollars as of Sept 1. Treasury operations add about 2.2 million this month. Exports of breadstuffs and related goods lower than last year. wheat sales 297 million bushels. corn declines. Pork products rise. hog prices up. Exports of wheat for July and August total 18.5 million bushels. remaining export supply about 24 million bushels higher than last year. Business failures total 228, up from prior weeks. Last year’s corresponding week 181.
At the annual meeting in Chicago General Rosecrans was chosen President and a long list of officers and vice presidents selected including Gen Henry M Cist as Corresponding Secretary Col John W Steele as Recording Secretary and General Joseph Fullerton as Treasurer. Gen Harrison from Indiana is noted among the vice presidents.
Diana and Colonel A F Stevens on behalf of Illinois society appointed a committee to cooperate with other groups for erecting a Gen Sheridan monument. Resolutions on his death were adopted. A committee was formed to consider asking Congress for an appropriation to buy the Chickamauga battlefield. Col W McMichael of New York chosen as next orator with E D Meyer of Ohio as alternate.
A Burlington and Northern passenger train derailed near East Winona Wisconsin causing serious injuries to twenty one people. Hospitalized at La Crosse include Mrs. Joanna Owl with serious internal injuries and Professor N T Hesselquist President of Augustana College badly bruised.
Official Maine results report Burleigh (Rep) for governor with 79,513 votes and Putnam (Dem) 61,018, a Republican gubernatorial plurality of 18,495. Congress winners include Reed, Dingley, Milligan, Boutelle. Republicans gain seats and hold 31 Senate and 125 House members. Of 99 county officers, 96 elected Republicans and 3 Democrats.
Judges Hannen Smith and Day of the Parliamentary Commission ruled the Times must produce all documents related to the case though not all for the accused. Counsel cited needed testimony from U S witnesses and two convicts. John Dillon to be released when appropriate under coercion law with a £1000 bond. Commission adjourns to October 22.
The United Typothete convention in New York City adjourned to Oct 3 1889 in St Louis. Officers elected include President Andrew McNally of Chicago and vice presidents L L Morgan New Haven Clayton McMichael Philadelphia W E Jones Richmond W C Wa ine Milwaukee H R Lewis Portland W A Shepard Toronto. The Mutual Benefit Typothetes of Chicago president Thomas D Parker urged forming similar societies nationwide.
Two moonshiners Ted Bates and John Gressam were killed in a clash with two Deputy U S marshals near Backbone Mountain Clark County Arkansas thirty miles from Hot Springs. The men had operated three miles north of Black Springs and were fleeing the state after raids split the gang.
James Langdon Curtis of New York City issues his acceptance of the National American party presidential nomination. He argues against unlimited immigrant flows, proposes a 21 year citizenship voting requirement, supports free technical schools for American youths, and pledges that only Americans hold public office, asserting America for America.
John Smith a Nashville and Knoxville Railroad stone contractor and his bookkeeper Mr Shreiner were ambushed near Gordonville to Lancaster Tennessee while transporting 1800 dollars to pay workers. They were stopped by two former employees demanding the money. Smith was knocked senseless and mortally wounded.
A fleeing group of highwaymen was stopped by a posse of citizens. Johnson wounded one robber fatally and another severely as they were overtaken shortly after taking the money.
A mob of armed men rode to the homes of Jean Pierre Salet and Dideare, two Black residents, led them away and shot them with buckshot. Authorities say incendiary language by the victims sparked the killing. The incident caused intense excitement in the area.
Clare Keely died in Elkhart Indiana after his brother Guy shot him by accident. Guy confessed to firing a pistol he believed unloaded. In a separate incident George Strealey’s young son was struck by a bullet while his father shot, but the child is expected to survive.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Los Angeles elected officers with changes including General Underwood of Kentucky rising to Grand Sire and Charles M. Busbee of Raleigh North Carolina chosen Deputy Grand Sire.
Stockholders in New York elected directors replacing August Belmont with J C Bullitt. For the year ending June 30 net earnings reached 6 579 854 dollars while operating expenses totaled 9 266 884 dollars.
Miss Virginia Mac Tavish of Baltimore announces engagement to the Duke of Norfolk, heir to English wealth. she is granddaughter of Charles Carroll of Carrollton and of General Winfield Scott.
George Q. Cannon, former delegate to Congress, surrendered to the court in Salt Lake City Utah. He received six months in the penitentiary and a $350 fine on two indictments for unlawful ecohabitation.
Maj. James A. Connolly will not pursue the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois thirtieth district. Indications point to Capt. P. Mooney of Springfield as the probable successor.
John Edwards a Maryville Missouri attorney shot himself in likely reaction to not receiving the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Court of Appeals Western Missouri District at a recent convention.
William Warren veteran comedian died at his Boston home aged 76 after retiring about six years ago. A native of Philadelphia he was very popular with peers and the public.
Justice Fields of the United States Supreme Court in San Francisco denied Judge Terry's petition to revoke his six month contempt sentence.
The Delaware Republican State Convention in Dover nominated Charles H. Treat for Congress and selected electors Gen. Henry Dupont of Kent James R Hit taker of Sussex and Joshua Marvel for the electoral college.
William H. Robinson a Republican Elector at Large and Fairfield mayor candidate died suddenly from heart trouble his death announced as a political figure’s passing in Illinois precincts.
Mrs. Mary Peconga widow of the last Miami chief died on the reservation near Marion Indiana at age 60.
The article surveys U S Senate and House actions including the Chinese exclusion bill’s passage to the President, various juristic measures, appointments and postures on labor and postal rates, hearings on light houses and ships canals, and multiple appropriation and land bills amid a sweeping congressional session.
In a Stranded Comedy Company misadventure a bold man storms the railroad superintendent’s office seeking a pass to Boston claiming he is penniless and tied to the poorhouse until the season opens. The official learns the speaker is an overseer of the poor and grants the pass.
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