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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1890
Page
3
A fatal rail accident and related deaths and injuries affect the community. A passenger train derailment causes numerous casualties while reports mention cholera connected illness and political reflections about senatorial divisions.
Special despatch from Fremont Ohio reports Ex President Rutherford B Hayes died at 11 o clock after a period of heart neuralgia. Webb C Hayes announced the death upon his return from a trip to Columbus Buffalo and Cleveland. Hayes had rallied earlier and spent the day at Spiegel Grove with Dr Hilbish and family as the strong attack ended in his passing.
A fast moving railcar train carrying recruits between Statousk and Samara caught fire. Flames engulfed the foremost car and spread back through the train. Forty five men died, twenty were badly injured, many leaped to snow or were burned attempting escape.
Indiana reelects David Tarpie to the U S Senate. New York legislators split votes with Edward Murphy Jr Frank Hiscock and Whitelaw Reid. Delaware elects George Gray unopposed. Michigan reelects Stockbridge. A passenger train wreck near Revere Mo injures six. one colorred waiter killed. Victims taken to Fort Madison for aid.
Englebert Magg a German immigrant died on a train near Saint Paul. Dr Henry B Hoyt Chairman of the Board of Health and Dr W S Whitcomb Coroner with other physicians pronounced the case genuine cholera and reported it to the State Board of Health.
Six hundred forty workers at Diamond Plate Glass Works in Kokomo Indiana walked out in protest of a management order cutting daily hours from eleven to ten claiming the price of glass forces higher productivity.
In Topeka Kansas Gov Lewelling recognized the Populist House after noon. The message announced the organization of the House as the crowd cheered for Speaker Dunsmore. Democrats planned to join Republicans, raising fears of violence as the military faced the standoff.
A deadly coal mine explosion near Como Colorado claims twenty seven lives with one survivor. Bodies found in distressing positions as families react. detailed investigation into poisoning cases and other incidents follows as trials and arrests unfold in various locations.
Sunday in Chicago recorded the coldest day in five years with eighteen below zero at dawn and a noon reading of ten below. A twelve mile per hour wind worsened the chill as wooden Indians stood stiff in the streets. Prospects for spring trade appeared bright despite severe weather and cautious business sentiment.
Mrs Virtue Pomeroy of Memphis files damages suit against the Illinois Central Railroad alleging an unknown passenger on an August train near Fulton Kentucky assaulted her by squeezing her foot and causing mental distress. She seeks five thousand dollars in damages.
Natural gas trustees cut supply to all Findlay glass works, giving 30 days to switch fuels. Most firms did not comply, some seeking free gas offers as controversy grows. Cold weather is cited as a factor in gas flow and industrial disruption.
Governor Peck addressed the joint assembly outlining State affairs and urging a new appropriation to back the Wisconsin Building exhibit at the World’s Fair. He opposes loaning public lands funds to named borrowers and calls for a unified, comprehensive country road plan to promote progress and consistency.
General Master Workman Powderly declared himself a socialist in Scranton addressing carpenters. He urged public ownership of railroads and telegraphs and stated the public owns election systems and streets. He warned of condemnation but voiced pride in his beliefs amidst a heated reception.
Senate and House proceedings cover quarantine powers bill, immigration toll lapse, Norfolk & Western Railroad in DC, constitutional timing changes, Kenna funeral actions, and anti option debate. Senate adjournments follow quorum issues. House passes Cherokee Outlet land deal and debates war claims.
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