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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1888

Page

2

Revised official vote totals for the presidential election

The table shows final counts by state with corrections for telegraph errors. Harrison leads Cleveland in 29 states by 89 267 votes, overall 4 669 295 to 1 261 225. Prohibition votes skew southern, northern total 22 265 to 56 978. Labor votes grouped under Labor.

Cutcan Harrison Orther Cilsevelind Counpress Indi Cleveland Tennessee Virginia Oas-Sivanth South New York Labor

Distillery Targeted by Dynamite Attack in Cuiiac

Early yesterday a number of dynamite cartridges were thrown into Shufeldt's distillery in Cuiiac. Only one exploded, tearing a roof hole and scattering tanglefoot packages on the floor. Whisky trust involvement is suspected. A $25,000 reward is offered for information identifying the assailant or those who hired him.

Cuiiaco Shufeldt Whisky Trust Cartiiges Bia

Three Men Succumb to Noxious Gas in Findlay Pool

In Findlay Ohio William Lightfoot a Peerless Refigings Company worker cleaning a stove was overcome by gas and fell into a pool. Ephraim Weirick who assisted him also died and O Connell who attempted rescue was overcome but survived. Lightfoot died and Weirick died with O Connell recovering.

Cleveland Findlay Wiliam Lightfoot Peerless Refiangs Company Ephriam Werrick Poi O'Connell Lightfoot Weirick O'Connell

Train Collision in Dudley Branch Injures Dozen

A collision on the Dudley Branch of the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad at Coal Mount station left more than twelve people seriously hurt. A passenger car on the main track was struck by an engine and two coal cars descending a heavy grade. The injured include Mrs. Ailen Black John Dougherty John Bolinzer Ed F Groud Lizze Giscer and Mary Giscer all from Dudley viation.

Hustington Dudley Ed F Groud Misses Lizze Mary Giscer Dudley Viation

Chicago tragedy at 29 East Illinois Street suicide

Monday morning at 29 East Illinois Street engineer Joan A. Martin of the Union Steamboat company shot his landlady Mrs. B W Merrill, wounding her and killed himself. Unrequited love said to be the motive. Merrill died at 1 o clock.

Chicago East Ilinois Street Joan A. Martin Union Steamboat Company B. W. Merrill Alired Merrill

No Peace While Strike Lasts Militia Sent to Bevier

Bevier Missouri December 10. Widespread disturbances from the recent strike persist with two armed bands ready to renew clashes. Governor Morehead orders militia to Bevier and dispatches two companies of the Third Regiment to quell the unrest amid arson at Loomis and Snivey heating plant stores.

Bevier Pacaz Loomis & Snivey Kansas City More- Leue Regian

Mass riot at Jefferson County jail ends in fire and bloodshed

A midnight mob confronts the county jail in Birmingham Alabama aiming to seize Hawes charged in the murder of his wife and child. Sheriff and officers fire killing several and wounding many as troops restore order and suspend gatherings. The sheriff is jailed on a charge of warder sworn, and Governor Seay backs the sheriff while coroner’s inquest continues.

Tipm nGaam Ala Ivuesins R. R. Hawes Theimurd-Ro Emdichid Tee Ami M. Trockmorton J. R Aucoy B. Tarrant A. VD. Bryant Colbert Smth Liei Charles Jenkins B. Anden Frask Childer C. C. Tate East Lake Lawrence Fizhugh A. J. Schide Kalamazoo Mich J. T. Montgomery Jin Mr. Berkeley Charles Boiler Boston Lomsville& New Albany Wouni John H. Merritt Matt Kennedy J. Owen J. W. Gilmore Green Springs Albert Smith W. A. Byrd Tareckmorton Coldones Thomson Ventur Jur Dones Hawes Bikminguam Ali Martin Walker Jef Brown Butho Ored Gov. Seay Sherif Smith Jefferson County Sheraf O.e coCompany

Francis Hawkins hanged for patricidal murder in 1557

Francis Asbury Hawkins was hanged here Tuesday morning at 82% o'clock for the murder of his mother on October 2, 1557. He confronted her over an arranged marriage to Miss Schreck and shot her three times during a buggy ride, in a crime described as atrocious.

River Heap L. L Francis Asbury Hawkins

Jacksonville Rejoices Over Return of Refugees

No new yellow fever cases or deaths reported yesterday in Jacksonville Florida. About 15 refugees arrived by rail and steamer under health board relief, with an order to leave town at night. Police searched for stragglers but no arrests made as crowds welcomed refugees with a brass band and parade through streets.

Jacksonville Fia De 10 Board of Health

Senate debates tariff bills and land acts in Washington

Washington items recount senate and house actions from December days. Debates on the tariff bill, direct tax proposal, and railroad and Indian land measures prevail. Amendments on steel duties and canal provisions are debated amid adjournments and committee sessions.

WaAsningTon City Hoar Senate Canada Harris Sperman Union Pacific United Peoria Indian Territory Springer Grosvenor Payson Des Moines Cox Carliste House Wasnixcton Secretary of State of Kansas Ingalls Sherman Taos Butler Tikehouse Belmont New York Smalls-Eliott South Carona Eliott Smalls Ncaragua Canal Company United States Holman Bland Washington City Edmunds Sorate Supreme Court Samoa Frye Germany England Iran Janie McPuerson Lawler Morse Massachusets Dubois Linbo McAdoo New Jersey Homan Hancock Frenc Yorktown Feye West Finance Committee Leen Lanen

Two War Vessels Ordered to Hayti

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Whitney announcing orders for the Yantic and Galena to proceed to Hayti in company. The Haytien Republic’s owners were granted permission to sell on the Galena.

Hayti Washington City Whitney Navy Department Yantic Galena Haytien Republic

Three Men Dead After Chicago Oatmeal Plant Explosion

The December disaster at Oliver’s oatmeal unit in Chicago was caused by dust rather than boilers. Three men died: John Cristenson, Ernest Casper, and Charles Miller. Casper and Miller were recovered during the day. Cristenson’s body remained missing late last night as rescuers worked the wreckage.

ChicaGo Oliver John Christenson Ernest Casper Charlies Miller Cristenson Miller Casper

Iowa S congressional vote tallies by district

Official counts from Des Moines show Republican leads in most districts with Gear 74 in the First, Hayes 5 02 in the Second, Henderson 4 585 in the Third, Sweeney 222 in the Fourth, Kerr 210 in the Fifth, Lacer Sit in the Sixth, Conger 5 507 in the Seventh, Flick 995 in the Eighth, Reed 3 604 in the Ninth, Dolliver 5 568 in the Tenth, Struble 6 259 in the Eleventh. Hayes listed as the sole non Republican.

Des Moines Iowa Gear Hayes Henderson Sweeney Kerr Lacer Sit Conger Flick Reed Dolliver Struble Haves

Rivers and Harbors Bill Seeks About Twelve Million Appropriation

The house committee on rivers and harbors has prepared an appropriation measure totaling roughly 12 million dollars. The bill will be reported to the house at the earliest opportunity.

Washrncoton City Honse Committee On Rivers and Harbors

Boston Elects Hart Over O Brien In Protestant Catholic Vote

Boston mass election closes a heated campaign centered on public schools and a text book. Hart defeats O Brien as women voters surge, with 32 165 to 30 494 for mayor and a strong showing for the new school board. License vote favors high license by 13 555.

O'brien Hart Bostox Mass Hugh O’prien Faneuil Citiens Edward C Carrigan J. T. Duryea Committee of Ly Citizens’ Convention Barrows Miss Hastings Rabbi Schindler Common Council Green Schindler Caroline M. Hastings Charles M. Green Wiliam A. Mowrey Lalian B. Pingree John P. C. Winship Ribbi Solomon Tan Perence Orde

Poison Bread Scare In Fayette County And Other News

The Iowa board of health reports a bread poison traceable to early decomposition after sickening about thirty people at Brush Creek Fayette County. A farmer near Wabash Indiana drank ammonia soda caustic potash mix thinking cider, burning throat and stomach. Several items follow including confessions about a Prussia village fire, ore shipments, a Brooklyn Mormon church six months old, and preparations for Washington's centennial church services.

Iowa State Board of Health Brusa Creek Fayette County John Arnold Wabash Ind Hororica Schane Schuitz Colverte Prussia Lehane America Schulz Cincinnati Lake Superior Brooklyn N. Y Potts Smith Joseph Smith New York Washington Indianapolis Martindale Te Indianapolis Journal E. W. Halford Erect Harrison James Gardner Roister-Millis Stroudsburg Henry Blackman Stonewall American Forestry Congress Aulacta Beaver Pennsylvania City of Mexico Francis Browning Owen Elizabeth Barrett Browning Detroit Mich San Francisco Cal J.S Hager Westmeath Java

Mary Hussanp Requests Blankets Mended Then Buys New

Hussanp asks Wire to mend a horse blanket after two weeks of use. Wire refuses to mend horse blankets but offers to mend shirts and pants. Hussanp counters with buying a 54 horse blanket next time and notes availability of 30 other styles at various prices.

Hussanp

Northwestern Polk notes and family mumps siege

In Northwestern Polk a family siege of mumps affects Jim Peters and five relatives. Misa Jessie Alexander visits from Germany for vacation with Aunt Mrs. E P Mowery. J W Mowers builds a machine and tool house. E R Mowery constructs a wood shop to avoid cold fingers and snow. John Mowery loses a horse. A Republican friend boasts a blackberry patch gate tale.

Polk Ora Jim Peters Misa Jessie Alexander Germany E. P. Mowery J. W. Mowers John E.R. Mowery John Mowery Jim

Local Notes and Travellers In A Mountain Village

Mr Greham departs for Missouri tonight. Mr W Prawitt and his companion were in town Monday. Mr and Mrs Mitchell visited Wayland Monday. Many children suffer throat illness. Meetings begin next Sunday night at Anti och. Mrs Letter, Typhoid fever ten weeks, able to sit up. Miss Jennie Gilbert starts winter term teaching a week late. Coal bank work halted after a burnout last Sunday night. Mr D L Coop, summering in Colorado, returns with a broken arm.

T. Tre Jennie Gilbert D. L. Coop Colorado

Death of Mrs Tidball at Libertyville

Mrs Rebecca Tidball died suddenly at her daughter Mrs PD W Gerber's home in Libertyville on December 1. She had lived in the county since 1858 and was about 76 or 77. Survived by children including Mrs Gerber Isabel Kelly Charles Tidball and David Tidball. Funeral Monday at the residence conducted by Rev Barber. interment in Fell cemetery.

Rebecca Tidbill PD. W. Gare Ber Libertyville Gerber Isabel Kelly Minden Charles David Tidball Grand Island Nebraska Presbyterian Church Barber Fell

My Laws and Tools Offer Unbeatable Henry Disston Prices

An ad proclaims Henry Disston tools and tinware at half the price of rivals. It touts Scoop Shovels Dirt Shovels Forks Spades Brass and Porcelain Kettles Galvanized Buckets Coal Hods Files Rasps and a wide Lantern line. It also claims Potts Nickel Plated Flat irons and a large Dish and Rinsing Pan stock, all priced to move west of Burlington and Boston markets.

Hall & Elton Brown Bros Henry Sears & Sons Newark N. J Silver Plating Co Goodell Chicago Henry Disston Mississippi River Boston Pott Burlington

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