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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1888
Page
2
The Tribune hints at an error in last week’s item about a school related event. It will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of a U S historical event next week with an illustrated piece and a prize for a correct guess.
The Allison tariff bill compared with Mills would take about fifteen million dollars from the people and transfer it to manufacturers on pig iron steel rails and cotton ties before the next presidential election. Iron and steel interests are said to be financing the Republican campaign.
A claim says thirty thousand ex rebels backed the Republican ticket in Virginia and that Republican papers praise such votes. It argues Southern whites would then control colored people and that Republicans see an ex rebel voter as far superior to a Union soldier who votes Democratic.
A Ohio dispute over public schooling pits white residents against colored families in towns like New Richmond and Xenia. White groups bar colored children from shared schools despite state law, with threats and guard actions reported by the Cleveland Gazette. A Courier-Journal correspondent notes strong Republican opposition and calls for loyal Republicans to address alleged discrimination.
Congressmen Stone of Kentucky argues for direct national elections while critics cite Cleveland Carrison margins and the electoral college as protecting small-state influence. The piece notes clashes between popular majorities and electoral outcomes including 1876 and the need to address pivotal states shaping party policy.
The piece argues that pivotal state focus, potential vote manipulation, and the mismatch between a direct popular vote and the current electoral system threaten fair elections. It notes the dangers of targeted campaigning and suggests nationalizing presidential electors to standardize votes across states and curb money power.
The Kate Adams burned near Commerce Mississippi at dawn draining the lower Mississippi, with about two hundred aboard. One hundred twenty were saved, while thirty died, including six women on the deck and deck crew member George Corbett. Captain Mark R. Cheek guided a last effort to rescue before the vessel sank with two miles of river to safety.
The steamer John H Hanna loaded with cotton from Monroe burned on the Ouachita river and Mississippi near Plaquemine Louisiana late Monday night. About thirty people perished including Capt J S Holmes and crew members. The fire started in the cotton before 12 o clock. rapid spread left little time to escape and all aboard faced a total loss of vessel and cargo.
An Atlantic Express on the New York Central curved off the rails at Churchville station around 7:50 pm. Nine cars including baggage two coaches and six sleepers derailed, crashing through a fence into a yard. Twenty one people were injured and two were reported fatally hurt.
Four nitro-glycerine magazines at Buchanan Hollow near Bradford exploded causing collapse of homes and injuries. Milkman James Stewart and his family were buried in debris with two children feared dead. Widespread damage included the Ward and Reddington residences and shattered Main street windows. It is the third such blast in two weeks.
The propeller Erickson burned Monday evening off Alkali Point near Seattle leaving thirty three aboard. Six or seven died with flames sweeping the vessel interior while two miles offshore. Listed dead include Annie Tollner Sidney J H Neerous of Necrous Brick Yard Sidney Jack Simmons a mixed Heritage fisher T Smith of Smith Taylor Co Colby and his wife plus an unnamed woman among the missing and survivors.
Marblehead Mass December 26 The business portion of this historic town burned leaving more than twenty five buildings including eight or ten large shoe factories in ashes Seven acres of ground burned with losses estimated not less than 500000 No lives were lost and the fire continues to burn many workers face job loss for the winter lasting damage recalls a previous blaze in the same area
In Geneva Illinois on December 25 the Bauereisen jury returned a guilty verdict after a long absence from the courtroom. Eight for five years and four for a fine, later settled on two years imprisonment. Judge Wilson set January 3 for a new trial motion. Bail was denied and Bauereisen was committed to jail. Railway officials say cases against Broderick and Koegel will proceed.
Dedication of the Ogden Arnot Memorial Hospital in Emtra New York took place on Thursday. The gift from Mrs Marrianna Ogden includes a fully equipped hospital and nine acres of land in addition to endowed beds totaling amounts stated, with notable Arnot family support and a ceremony attended by distinguished guests. Mrs Ogden, formerly of Chicago, was married to the late William B Ogden prominent businessman.
Christmas Day at the president elects residence in Indianapolis differed little from normal days. The private secretary and stenographer took a holiday but General Harrison and his family kept to routine. Ben Harrison McKee received a miniature cabinetmakers tools set with an unsigned note suggesting its usefulness in making up the cabinet. A thirty four pound turkey arrived for dinner and several friends visited to extend greetings.
A train wreck on the Arizona & Southeastern line near the Bisbee Copper camp Saturday leaves eight laborers dead. No figures on survivors or causes. Local authorities investigate the derailment and the scene is described as a devastating collapse after the cars rolled down an embankment.
Columbus Ohio December 24 The jury in Allen O Myers tally sheet forgery case after eight hours of deliberation returned a not guilty verdict Five ballots were taken with seven for conviction and five for acquittal Myers shed tears as the verdict was read.
Telegraph reports from London and Zanzibar discuss Henry M Stanley and Emin Pasha. letters dated August 28 29 indicate Stanley at Bangala on the Aruwimi river with health and ample supplies. Dispatches confirm safe travel and imply route toward the Congo mouth.
British forces under Sir Francis Grenfell attacked Arab trenches before Suakim at 7 30 am on Thursday. Four thousand troops advanced shoulder to shoulder to seize redoubts amid heavy fire, sustaining 12 killed or wounded for the British and 40 for Egyptian auxiliaries. Arab losses around 400 with cannons captured, as the clash devolved into a close range hand to hand fight.
Chicago records varied grains with No. 2 December wheat opening near 1.0054 and closing 97%. January and May futures show fluctuations. New York sees No. 1 red and No. 2 red winter prices slipping. corn and oats firming or steady. Detroit and Milwaukee note softer wheat, dull to quiet corn and barley, with mixed cash and futures.
Report from Saakim describes Ali Khoor a massive black soldier who wrenched his bayonet breaking six inches of blade and bending a Enfield rifle. He is said to have killed twenty Arabs. Over a hundred Enfield rifles among his unit were bent or broken. Osman Digma's famed nephew, once renowned for prowess and taken prisoner, is dead.
Dispatches from Belgrade report growing unrest after Serbia’s skuptschina elections. Radicals celebrate defeat of M. Gorasbanin, a pro monarchy ally, amid pro Russian sentiment. Some foresee abdication of Milan and Natalie paving czarist control.
In London on December 22 the House of Commons in committee on the appropriation bill debated a grant to Irish magistrate Seagrave. Tanner accused Mr Balfour of corruption and cowardice, was censured by Gorst, suspended by Goschen, and left the chamber. Also noted: Paris dinner for McLane and Rome bishops planning a collective letter on the Roman question.
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