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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1892
Page
3
A sequence of cyclone bursts devastates southern Minnesota towns from Spring Valley to Wells with widespread destruction, many deaths, and extensive property losses. Separately in Cincinnati a Licking river bridge collapse kills 21 workers and prompts rescue efforts and a mother’s attempted suicide amid grief.
Reports from Mankato describe a destructive storm that destroyed the Sherburne schoolhouse killing one pupil and injuring many others. Homes across the prairie were swept away or damaged as residents fled by horse and wagon. Train No 23 reported obstructions with two houses blown down and wounded people nearby. Mapleton and Fox Lake areas reported multiple deaths and injuries, while Fairmount remained untouched. A cloudburst in Spring Valley caused property loss and one drowning.
A severe cyclone struck northwestern Freeborn County on Wednesday afternoon. Six people are confirmed dead including Andrew Hansen near Hartland and Mrs. Mike Iverson with three children. Homes barns and granaries were leveled and crops damaged as Bodied by the storm, Mr. Hebse and his two children were left homeless.
From 7 o clock Wednesday until 3 30 yesterday morning six inches fell in this vicinity destroying crops carrying away bridges and sidewalks and drowning many cattle and hogs. The damage to crops will be enormous. All trains are abandoned and many miles of railway tracks are damaged.
Ten miles of track washed away between Wells and La Crosse leaving no trains expected for at least a week. Northern Iowa reports indicate the storm was severe there.
A severe June rain storm struck Bosco BeL Wisconsin Wednesday night, delivering unprecedented intensity and heavy rainfall that soaked valleys and swept away debris for six hours. The floodwaters inundated terrain and disrupted local activity as emergency crews assessed damage.
During a violent thunderstorm in Lincoln Park, lightning struck the Grant monument sheltering nearly fifty people. Three died Lewis Meyer Mrs Shelly and an unknown man and several were seriously injured. Among the injured are Harry Phillips and Mrs Mattie Olson.
Dr Henry Martyn Scudder awaiting trial for murdering his mother in law Mrs Mary Dunton died in Chicago county jail at 12 32 am. authorities say morphine poisoning likely self administered. prior searches found no means for suicide. A recent interview showed no depressed mood, raising doubt about intent. The Feb 22 crime involved beating Mrs Dunton and pushing her husband, with a will favoring Scudder's wife shaped by his signatures.
Brief sessions in Washington report a South Carolina Congressman dying suddenly. Morgan critical of Sherman on free coinage sparks a silver debate. The house passes the fortification appropriation bill and addresses tin plate duties. The senate handles free coinage opposition, river and harbor conference disagreements, and a national holiday bill marking America’s 400th anniversary.
Emmons Blaine, second son of James G. Blaine and Western agent for the Baltimore and Ohio, died suddenly at Cyrus McCormick's home in Chicago on Saturday at 11 16. He was born in Augusta Maine and aged 35. He married Anita McCormick three years ago and they have a son. Cause given as blood poisoning from bowel disease likely tied to stress from the Republican convention trip. Ex Secretary Blaine rushed to Chicago but too late to see his son alive.
James G. Blaine with wife and daughter Miss Hattie Blaine arrive in Chicago. They go to the McCormick residence at 134 Rush Street where Emmone Blaine, the second son of the statesman, lies awaiting burial.
Governor McKinley and the Minneapolis committee informed General Harrison of his nomination for president. McKinley spoke briefly, expressing pleasure and faith in victory in November. The President replied with praise for the Fifty-first Congress and his cabinet, thanking the party for its confidence.
Chester, June 21. John Anderson, a leper confined in Lima county home, slipped away Saturday night and reached Chester. He frightened hotel crowds, asserted control over the city, and bit John P. McCarty, a blacksmith, on the hand when restrained. He was arrested Sunday and sent back to Lima.
The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously sustains the Miner election law allowing electors to be chosen by congressional district rather than as a unit. Justice Montgomery notes the legislature’s power to fix electors’ mode remains, despite some provisions tying to federal dates and certification. The six-justice court favors the statute as a lawful edict despite potential injustices. The justices emphasize legislature over party politics in this central issue.
In Chicago at noon the Democratic national convention convened in the Wigwam with nearly 20 000 delegates and spectators. Early signs point to Grover Cleveland as the likely nominee if credentials pass. Indiana delegates favor Gray as running mate and a ballot may be held tomorrow.
A dispatch indicates Land Commissioner Carter may become chairman of the Republican National Committee. Carter, staying at the Park hotel in Great Falls, Mont, said his name had been mentioned but nothing definite would be decided before June 25.
Washington officials pass a bill to coin 10 million silver half dollars as fair souvenirs and allot 100000 for coinage. Bronze medals and diplomas total 50000 each, with 103000 for awards. The government will be reimbursed proportionally from fair receipts by stockholders.
Proceedings have begun to impeach Mayor Vincent J. Emmick and Chief of Police Benjamin F. Raitz for alleged failure to enforce the Sunday baseball law. The effort is backed by city ministers who aim to raise funds for the legal costs.
Major General Charles W. Dusta n of Lakewood New Jersey Seth P Warner longtime Chicago settler Father Mollinger famed Pittsburgh priest Colonel Dupley M Haypen Louisville Buena Vista Springs Kentucky Cyrus B Haldeman former assistant adjutant general Boston Henry S Sleeper Michigan Lansing Patrick Casey Chicago railway contractor.
Anarchist miner confesses to starting a fatal Przibram mine blaze to avenge threatened discharge. Major incidents include a St. Louis railroad fire loss of 50 000 dollars, Missoula flooddamages, Chicora Pa. fire losses. political notes on Aldrich re election and Gray candidacy. Chicago wind gusts. Venezuela unrest. a Cincinnati starvation death. Milwaukee judge appointment. Westfield Texas train wreck attempt. a St. Louis levee clash leaves Doc Hughes dead. quadraplets born in Ramapo Valley. a Navajo jail break with toothpicks. harvest underway in southern Kansas with good wheat.
Seven of the passengers on the steamer that capsized at Bangor Maine are missing. Other items include Teressa Urrea sentenced to death, and various political and social notes from across the country.
Directors of the whisky trust announce a dividend of y per cent. Elaine Eastman, nee Goodale, from Boston, is talked as Secretary Blaine successor. Fire at Elizabeth Ohio destroys Independence bung factory with 2,000,000 feet of lumber, $300000 loss. Milwaukee court proceedings held in German as no English spoken. Parnton hanged for murder during a 1801 robbery in York Pennsylvania. Waukesha judge rules franchise for Hygeia water pipe to Chicago invalid. Ligonier Valley clash injures two railway workers Harry Knox and John Lape. Pittsburg Loyal Orangemen elect Robert G. Paden grand master and oppose open World's Fair Sunday. Forsyth Georgia man 60 seeks license to marry 16 year old. denied due to existing wife.
The Greenbaum and Co liquidation shows assets of 87000 and liabilities of 300000 for the collapsed San Francisco liquor house. An auditor rules Illinois building and loan associations stock non taxable. Fire destroys Harland Bros brick yards in Bernice Indiana with 50000 loss.
Gergis Yuka, first Abyssinian priest in the U S, reached New York to raise money for a Greek convent but may be sent back as a pauper immigrant due to lack of funds. The report also notes Venezuela’s president Palacio hiding as revolutionaries gain ground and a Dallas shoemaker killed a policeman amid a mob scene.
A Atchison preacher receives word that Miss Hice of Haycock Pa. left him heir to a $50 000 estate. A fatal prizefight in Kingfisher Okla ends with James Hackett killing Morris Jetty. Munich Zeitung cites Emperor William's Chicago World’s Fair plans. Documents in Spain claim Columbus born near Genoa and grant nobility. Germany endures record cold. potato crops suffer frost damage. Two Mexican stockmen dispute seniority. A ten minute duel ends with one man disemboweled. Hamburg Iowa grave robbing sparks calls for lynching. General Burd Grubb resigns as Spanish minister. Bayou Sara La flood from levee breach. Aurora Watch Company to move to Lancaster Pa for consolidation.
Chicago board of trade quotes show wheat and corn futures with varied openings and closings. Live Stock at Union Stock Yards lists hog, cattle, and sheep ranges with specific price bands, while produce and dairy items detail butter eggs and poultry prices. Milwaukee cash grain shows wheat and rye and oats with futures notes and local pricing.
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