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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1890
Page
1
Wisconsin receives 500000 as part of a political settlement. Indiana faces a fierce senatorial contest. Strikers are declared guilty in a legal action.
Washington special reports Benjamin F. Butler statesman and millionaire manufacturer died at 1 30 this morning at his Washington residence 220 New Jersey avenue southeast His death at 77 follows recent legal defeats in Massachusetts and a Supreme Court appeal that kept him in the city regular weekly attendance at the Supreme Court sessions noted His passing came as a surprise to contemporaries with few details available.
Paris is in fevor as the French Ministry resigns amid Cabinet disputes and the arrest of ex Minister of Public Works Baihnt. President Carnot assigns Ribot to reorganize the ministry while accusations claim delays in Panama prosecutions. Also noted are pension deficiency estimates and various political developments across Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
A fierce storm paralyzes New York with heavy drifting snow reaching four to five feet in places. Broadway traffic nearly halted and elevated trains reduced to slow speeds as wind and dust like snow whip through streets. In North Carolina a deadly lynching spree follows killings tied to moonshine, with Sheriff deputies fighting a mob in Bakersville and many killed or injured.
Captain Ferguson of the Gallie is blamed for refusing to stand by the disabled Umbria in the Atlantic. Captain Welvity and Captain Ferguson discuss private laundry if any disputes arise. A Liverpool statement said the Umbria was not in danger and Brown and Mebiny backed the claim. William C. Whitney said he will not join Cleveland's cabinet, noting he cannot reveal cabinet plans.
Senator Allison contemplates resigning from the commission to let the new administration appoint a body aligned with its silver policy. A Albany NCY lawyer plans a $2.5 million Rio Grande irrigation dam project near El Paso. A Denver fire at the Paint and Oil Co. building caused extensive damage amid strong winds. Oregon submits official election results with Harrison and Cleveland leading. Senator Frye proposes a commission to settle Pacific railroad debts.
An epidemic of crime sweeps Memphis with murderers, thieves, and footpads profiting from a crime carnival. The week records an average of one murder and five highway robberies daily as authorities issue orders to arrest all suspicious characters and curb the crime wave.
Henry J. Meyer and eight Meyer Drug Co employees plus two wagons took furniture, bric a brac and utensils purchased for his wife Annie Lemp from their former residence in St. Louis. A watchman alerted a pursuing posse, but the party had already departed with the loot.
Record breaking weather hits Minnesota and the Dakotas with heavy snow and rain severe traffic disruption and near freezing temps. Military and transport notes mention troop moves along the Mexican border and a telegraph line upgrade. A Fairfax Virginia safe robbery uncovers Washingtons will with curious results. Nebraska Senate ends deadlock as Correll is elected president.
Grand Jury indicts eighteen to twenty Brooklyn officials over misused funds tied to the October Columbian celebration. Warrants issued. names withheld until apprehension. City losses around 340,000 amid lavish expenditures for review stands and related buys. Mayor Bloody and Comptroller Jackson named for possible recovery actions.
The piece notes the official popular vote by state for the various tickets and states that no tabular statement is appended. It emphasizes that the figures presented are the official counts.
A large crowd gathers at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka for the first People’s party inauguration. Gov Lyman A Humphrey and notable reform figures attend as delegates from across the state celebrate the Farmers’ Governor amid praise for a new era under the reform movement. Peronists in the Washington legislature are instructed not to vote for a Democrat for senator.
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