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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1889

Page

2

Campaign of education and wage strike at Graysville

The Fox Coal and Coke Company in Graysville Tennessee cut mining wages by ten percent after workers urged for Harrison and higher pay. The Washington Democrat notes growing labor unrest as miners strike amid political pressure. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland expected to move to Orange New Jersey after his term, with Cleveland joining management of a New York financial institution and writing to Judge Fairchilds about March 4th freedom.

Fox Coal and Coke Company Graysville, Tenn Cleveland Orange N. J New York City Fairchilds

Texas votes and fairness debated in ledger critique

The Ledger argues Texas could have yielded 200000 more votes but focuses on counting. It finds no evidence Texas elections were less fair than Iowa and notes Republican majorities differ from past Kansas and other states. It accuses Republican papers of sectionalizing the nation ahead of a proposed party measure.

Texas Iowa Kansas Lona

Illinois and Midwest briefs and incidents

The Illinois State Teachers Association meets in Springfield with neighboring states Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin also in session. Mayor Mason of Bigormington Ills faced a rotten egg attack with a $300 reward for suspects. Various items follow including a garnished Thanksgiving turkey bill, a burglary at Argos Ind, astronomical note on a sun event, and multiple short reports on local and national figures and incidents.

Illinoi S State Teachers’ Association Springfield Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Mason Bigormington Whitney Argos Ind London United States Phelps Chicago Richmond Whig the Times Pottawattomie County Towa Council Bluffs Carver Minneapolis Minn

Anarchy Lecture Blocked by Chicago Police at Waverly Hall

Mrs Lacey Parsons advertised a lecture in Waverly Hall, backed by a handbill purporting to outline Labor Assembly No 1. Police barred entry, citing anticipated anarchist rhetoric, leading to clashes as printers and supporters urged free speech and officers escorted protesters to the station.

Bastille CuicaGco Lacey Parsons Waverly Hall Labor Assembly No. 1 Labor Assembly No Waverly Halk Hubbard Nordrum Central Station Robert Burns Molder Jefferson Lacher

Mrs Lucy Parsons Speaks at Chicago Socialists Meeting

About 400 people attended the Socialistic Labor party gathering at Waverly ball Carcago where Mrs Lucy Parsons delivered a fiery address. She denied ties to Haymarket violence, warned rivers of blood before peace, and clashed with local leader Tommy Morgan over statements. The crowd urged press and citizen support for equal rights under the Constitution.

Chicago CarcaGo Socialistic Labor Party Lucy Parsons Inspector Bonfield United States Tommy” Morgan Haymarket

Fourteen Perished When Kate Adams Caught Fire

Local inspectors Hull and Darragh finish the Kate Adams steamboat disaster inquiry. Statements by first clerk William Blanker indicate 197 aboard, 183 escaped, leaving 14 lost. Strong entities: Kate Adams, Hull, Darragh, Blanker, Tennessee.

Tragic Double Shooting in Strawn County

A Strawn County domestic worker Miss Delilah Allison was shot and killed by Elijah Haskell who then killed himself. The couple’s failed marriage proposal is cited as the motive. The incident occurred last night in Indianapolis per a special dispatch.

Indianapolis Dac Strawn Henry County Elijah Haskell Delilah Allison R. R. Colburn

Death by Own Action of Prominent Politician in Avondale

Ex Judge Robert A Johnson, a leading Southern Ohio Democrat, shot himself at his Avondale home about 7 am Wednesday. He had been in low spirits after his wife’s death, the tragedy ending a long career in public service.

Cincinnati Robert A. Johnson Avondale Ohio

Governor Beaver Sees State Debt Cut by 1.1 Million

Gov. Beaver issued a proclamation announcing a $1,115,559 reduction in the state's debt during the past year. He aims to extinguish the entire debt before his term ends and is pressing plans to achieve this goal.

HarRinspeeunes Beaver

Market Quotation Roundup From Caricano and New York

Trading notes show wheat soy and corn prices at Caricano with December through May futures. Union Stock Yards reports active hogs and steady cattle sheep prices. fruits eggs butter and potatoes listed. New York dairy and grain stalls list mixed bid prices for hogs cattle and lambs with regional variations.

Vpark Union Kansas Elgin Creamery Michigan New York D c Winte

Steamboat John H Hanna Fire Kills Thirty on River

The steamer John H. Hanna loaded with cotton from Ouachita burned near Pizqueming Louisiana late Monday night. About thirty people perished in the flames and river. Capt J S Holmes, Bob Smith and many crew members were among the dead or badly burned as the vessel and 2,300 bales of cotton were lost. The blaze started aft the boilers around midnight, spreading in three minutes to engulf the boat.

Pizqueming John Ff. Hanna Ouachita Capt Jones Bob Smith Robert E. Lee Merriman J. 8 Holmes Monroe Mississippi J. 8. Holmes Sam Powell Sithland Mike O'Neil Joe Crane Jack Duff Joe Horney Jim Watson Jim Crofton Dan Carroll Jim O'Neill Jim Gibons Lewis Webb Henry Barber Capt. Holmes

Dr Carver Fires 60000 Shots in Marathon Marksmanship Feat

Minneapolis on Dec 31 Dr Carver began with a powerless right hand and resisted medical advice to stop. After electric treatment and morphine injection he fired for over 16 hours straight, completing 60000 shots at 2:35 a.m. to claim the record despite exhaustion.

Minneapolis Carver James

Trial of the Vesuvius on speed tests in Philadelphia

The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius departed Philadelphia to test speed in shallow water, returning with readings of 19.5 and 19.47 knots on successive runs, one air pump fault noted. Builders Cramp seek another trial in deep water to confirm record speed.

Philadelphia Vesuvius Cramp Sbke

A Dakota Town Burned Destroys Two Thirds Of It

Fire swept through McArthur Bros. drug store in Bottmeat C T business center early yesterday with buckets as the only aid. Two thirds of the town burned out, leaving many families homeless and unable to rebuild. Loss estimated around 275000.

Bottmeat C. T McArthur Bros

Fatal Hotel Fire at Kinaston Ont Claims Author Fraser

The Sharbot Lake hotel burned Friday morning in Kinaston Ontario. Joshua Fraser, a notable author and mineralogist, suffocated when a kerosene lamp exploded. Inmates escaped, Fraser formerly a Presbyterian minister expelled for irregularities, later authoring works including Shanty Life and Three Months Among the Moose.

Kinaston Ont Sharbot Lake Joshua Fraser Fraser Presbyterian Church

Brutal Treatment Case At Reel City Woman Arrested

Detroit dispatch reports Mrs. Swarthout a Reel City photographer arrested for maltreating a girl by tying a leg with a stout cord and inserting a stick to cause severe pain. The same cord was tied around the tongue until the skin burst. She is bound over to the next term of court on $1,000 bail and remains jailed.

Detroit Mich Reel City Swarthout

Furniture Dealers in Trouble in Philadelphia and Minneapolis

Judgments entered against Weinman and Co. furniture dealers of 926 Market Street Philadelphia for 39 779.59. Sheriff sale of 92h 027 1 008 Market Street and 926 Filbert Street planned for next Wednesday. In Minneapolis C P Bie vens & Co. furniture dealers assigned Friday to George H White. assets about 40 000 expected to exceed liabilities.

Pub Adelphia Weinman & Co Market Street Michael Bush Filbert Street Minneapolis Minn C. P. Bievens & Co George H. White

Keeper of Insane Becomes Insane at Ward's Island

New York December 9. Despite careful efforts by the commissioners of charities and corrections and staff to hide the fact it has leaked out that Dr Alexander E McDonald general superintendent of the insane asylum on Ward's Island has become insane. It is hoped the affliction is temporary and the once brilliant mind of the great specialist will be restored, but prospects are not encouraging.

New York Commissioners of Charities and Corrections Alexander E. McDonald Ward’s Island

Des Moines River Lands Quiet Title Bills Pass

Washington City October 27 Two bills to quiet titles for settlers on the Des Moines river lands have passed the senate and the house. Senator Wilson of Iowa expects the house bill to pass the senate with an amendment that assignees' interests be considered alongside those of original pre emptors.

Washington City Des Moines Senate House Wilson Iowa

Two Ladies Die in Rock Island Crossing Accident

Mrs Henry Martin and Miss Kate Powers, both residents of a city suburb, were fatally struck by a locomotive while driving across the Rock Island tracks at Forty-seventh Street yesterday afternoon. The crossing gates were removed for repairs, and their bodies were horribly mutilated before the train could be stopped. Both women are identified as 23 years old.

Curiaco Dee Henry Martin Kate Powers Rock Island Forty-seventh Street

Fatal Mill Accident Shocks Hamilton Family

In Hamilton Ontario on December 29 W J Borrer aged 22 died several hours after slipping at his father’s saw mill and being crushed by a large circular saw. The accident occurred at the stock chapel area where the blade caused fatal injuries. local authorities reported the mishap and investigation will follow.

Hamilton Ont W. J. Borrer

Outlaws Escape Jail in Ozark Mountains Raid

Ozark Mo Dec 39 two condemned Bald Knobbers John Matthews and Wiley Matthews among four escaped prisoners aided by about twenty five rescuers who cut walls and opened cells. five train robbers escaped with them. Sheriff’s posse and bloodhounds in pursuit through Ozark mountains. later Matthews captured near city. others fled toward the mountains. Meanwhile Four Corners notes local officials and church activity, marriages, and ads.

Ozark, Mo John and Wiley Matthews W. P. Halbenseben Frank Johnson William Redford Thomas Rooney William Sassen Bald Knob Wiley Matthews Matthews Robers Dave Walker Bill Ozark Mountains Charles Green William Edens Chadwick Green An Edens James Rhodes William Bedford Bald- Knobbers Hhe

Its Maker Caught and a Complete Outfit Confiscated

William G. Hards of this city was arrested by Captain Porter of the United States secret service on counterfeiting charges and held on 5000 bond to appear before the U S commissioner Wednesday. Detectives had tailed him since last July when a hot silver dollar dropped from a North Clark street house and a man rushed out, leading to surveillance that uncovered a full counterfeit outfit.

Caicaco William G. Hards Capt. Porter United States Secret Service United Sates S67 North Clark Street Hards

Prominent Hannibal Citizen Slain in Home

A. J. Stillwell, noted Hannibal resident and wealthy figure, was murdered in his house during a Saturday night absence. His wife, awakened by a voice and a whirring sound, found him dead in bed with a head wound. A bloody ax, $95, and a rear door ajar were found. police suspect a burglar who killed Stillwell to avoid capture.

Hannipal A. J. Stillwell Hannibal Myr. Stillwell Mrs. Stillwell Mr. Stillwell

Good name at home praises Lloods Sarsaparilla in Lowell

In Lowell Massachusetts the medicine is prepared and sold more than all others and has given best satisfaction for ten years. If you suffer from impure blood try bloods Sarsaparilla and realize its curative power.

Llood Lowell Mass

Piles Relief: Swayne’s Ointment Promises Healing

Advert: Swayne's Ointment claims to stop intense itching and bleeding from piles, heal ulcers, and remove tumors. Sold by mail or druggists for 50 cents. by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.

Swayne Swayne & Son Philadelphia

Seven Colored Servants Accused in Arson Plot at Paxton Estate

A Greenville Mississippi special reports seven enslaved workers tied to a conspiracy to burn Col Pax ton's home near Arcola. Two confess drugging coffee to lull the family, one cook allegedly led the poison plan, and guards say each door was covered by an armed conspirator. The motive appears robbery. prisoners vanished Sunday night, suspected lynching.

New Orleans Times-Democrat Greenville Miss Col Paxton Arcoa Frank Aldridge Col Paxton

Canadian timekeeper vanishes with four thousand dollars

Thomas Vines, a 20s Can adian and assistant timekeeper for Adams and Westlake, left the city office Saturday morning with 4000 dollars to pay workers and has not been heard from since. His widowed mother and sister Bessie mourn the suspected theft and fear for his safety as the tale spreads.

ChicaGco Thomas Vines Aly Adams & Westlake Company Tommie Bessie Tommy

Saloon Keeper Whipped by White-Caps at Rawson

Lima Ohio reports a Rawson saloon keeper John Morisoner was warned to close by White-Caps. A masked group attacked his saloon Saturday night, whipped him, and coerced him to vow never to return to the saloon business.

Prriseurne Lima Times John Morisoner Rawson

American Historical Association Chooses New Leaders

The American Historical Association closed its meeting in Washington Friday electing Chartes K. Adama of Cornell University as president with Professor Herbert Adamois named secretary. The group announced annual meetings will be in Washington City.

The American Historical Association National Capital Chartes K. Adama Cornell University Herbert Adamois Washington City

Australian Negro Champion Knocks McAuliffe Out of Time

In San Francisco at the California Athletic Club Jackson the Australian colored champion defeated Joe McAuliffe the Pacific coast heavy weight after twenty four rounds in a bout witnessed by about two thousand spectators McAuliffe weighed 220 pounds and stood six feet four inches while Jackson weighed a little over 200 pounds and stood six feet five inches Jackson dominated early rounds and finished strong to win on a late decision with McAuliffe unable to come to time after the twenty fourth round.

San Francisco Joe McAuliffe Pacific Coast Jackson Australia California Athletic Club McAuliffe

Floor collapses at Carlisle church during Christmas service

A panic at the Lutheran church in Stoughstown Carlisle County left several injured as the floor sank ten feet after a creak. Newton Goodheart Nellie Stouffer James Gaer Charles Hall Louis Cramer among the injured.

Carlisle Lutheran Stoughstown Union Sunday School Newton Goodheart Nellie Stouffer James Gaer Charles Hall Louis Cramer

West Virginia Congressmen Commissioned and Waitlisted

The Times Charleston reports Governor Wilson issued commissions to John O Pendiston and W L Wilson, both Democrats, as congressmen-elect from the First and Second districts. No commissions for the Third and Fourth districts were issued pending legal accord.

West Virginia Pittspurk the Times Charleston W. Va Wilson John O. Pendiston W. L Wilson

Remarkable shooting match in Cincinnati ends with Bax0

A notable shooting match at Cincinnati on December 26 saw Capt. A H Bogardus of Eikhardt Indiana face Al Bandle of Cincinnati. At 100 live birds under Hurlingham rules except for Bandles nine and a half pound ten gauge, the score was Bandle 100, Bogardus 95. Bogardus used a seven and a half pound twelve bore gun.

Cincinnati A. H. Bogardus Eikhardt Ind al Bandle Hurlingham Bandle Bogardus

Dynamite Bomb Found At New York Tenement

A six inch iron pipe containing three dynamite cartridges with a fuse was found under a stairway in tenement 311 East Thirty-eighth Street on Friday. Police probe who placed it and search for suspects.

New York East Thirty-eighth Street

Miss Maggie Kurst Hosts Local Party at Libertyville

Miss Maggie Kurst, a Cedar Falls State Normal student, hosted a home vacation party with many local friends and a table of fruits and cake. An Elzevir group from Parsons College then presented a Tuesday evening program, featuring Louise Osmond Ella Sluffman and Mr Lyons among standout acts.

Libertyville Maggie Kurst State Normal School Cedar Falls Minnie Peebler Cora Jackson Ada Fry Minnie Hurst Rosa Ina Warner Cora Smith Mary Riniker Etta Sherrick Alta Clinkinbeard Wiggins Frank Glotfeity Oliver Rosa Warner Cary Thompson Sam Riniker Charley Watkins Frank Winsell Charley Wat Maggie Elzevir Parsons College Louise Osmond Ella Sluffman Mr. Lyons

Fairfield Mass Meeting on Parsons College Relocation

Citizens of Fairfield discuss the unsettled location of Parsons College and plan a mass meeting at the opera house Friday at 7 30 PM to decide the matter. Rumors of Burlington offering 100000 dollars to relocate have heightened interest and promise a large turnout.

Fairfield Parsons College Opera House Burlington

Templeton Family Attends Christmas Wedding in Buchanan Township

Itarry Templeton arrived from Mankato Kansas on Christmas morning and attended the marriage of his sister Maud Templeton to A A McGregor of Creston. The ceremony took place at noon at Mrs W A Welch's home in Buchanan township. McGregor runs a boot and shoe business in Creston and is praised for character. Maud Templeton, a former Creston teacher, is highly regarded. The couple will reside in Creston after moving there Friday.

Itarry Templeton Mankato Kansas Maud Templeton A. A. McGregor Creston W. A. Welch Buchanan Township McGregor

New Year Reunion Highlights Freeman Family Gatherings

Mr J S Freeman and kin held a New Year reunion with Eugene and C R Freeman visiting from Paola Kansas and Frank from Rockwell City Iowa. Eugene thrives in Paola in the jewelry business with real estate valued over 34 000. C R Freeman has prospered in tailoring in Paola. Violet Flower’s Tuesday party attracted about two dozen youngsters, followed by a surprise gathering for Mr Flower. H H Stewart of Libertyville Iowa bought from his father in law Nelson Glotfelty of Birmingham a six month old Red Polled Angus bull calf weighing about 600 pounds admired by all observers.

Violet Flower Mrs. Flower Mr. Flower HH. Stewart Libertyville Iowa Nelson Glotfelty Birmingham

Christmas Plowing and Local Developments Reported

Christmas day plowing occurred as Aaron Rhodes frames timber for a new barn and a woodsman’s axe sounds at the new saw mill. A coal mine opens on the Snook farm near Jack Creek. Ed Pope rents the Roeminger farm two miles southeast of the County Line station amid local unrest and a Christmas day burial for Mrs. Niel Miller near Libertyville.

Aaron Rhodes Snook Farm Jack Creek Ed. Pope Roeminger Millers’ Trust Niel Miller Libertyville Zion Church Lee Duffield Mt. Pleasant Salina Harrison Iowa Rupert

Lockridge Locals Attend Christmas Event

Thos Graves Nevada Mrs McConkey Theodore Swanson from Pocatello Idaho visit Saum Stephenson’s with others from nearby areas. The Christmas tree was a grand success with declamations and songs by a choir of twelve new voices. A singing school will be organized soon, per Benj Hanson.

Benj. Hanson

New Home Treatment for Catarrh and Hay Fever

Scientific American notes a new home remedy claiming to cure catarrh, catarrhal deafness, and hay fever in one to three applications every two weeks. The ad claims parasites in the nose and Eustachian tubes cause these illnesses and offers a pamphlet for ten cents from A. H. Dixon & Son, Toronto.

N. B A. H. Dixon & Son West King St Toronto Canada

Holiday sale at Bradshaw and Thoma brings books and poems

Prairie Chapel Sunday school elected B I Raines as superintendent with Mrs. David McCarty as assistant, John H. Hutchinson as secretary treasurer. G W Camblin of Holdrege sold his 90 acre Fairfield area farm to Theodore Chapuis for $2000. December tax collections total $701.11, with $192 from tax sales the smallest in county history. Walnut and Blackhawk townships reported no sales, county cash on hand exceeds $31,000 with no debts.

Prairie Chapel I’. Raines David McCarty John H. Hutchinson G. W. Camblin Holdridge Nebraska Fairfield Theodore Chapuis Walnut Blackhawk

Agricultural price list update for fall and hay

Wreat Fall corn oats and timothy hay prices shown. Prices include corn at 22 cents per bushel, oats at 20 cents per bushel, rye at 35 to 38 cents, Timothy seed at 1.25 dollars per unit, hay delivery at 5.00 to 26.00 per ton.

Seta TimotTuy

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