12 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
1
Debs Vieward and others arrested in Ohio conspiracy case linked to the Malis Big Fire at St. Clairsville. An earthquake was reported in Constantinople as tensions ease in Chicago.
Chicago reports a calmer scene with more regular troops and U S infantry, aiding a downturn in rioting as rail traffic resumes. Debs and four railway leaders are indicted for conspiracy to obstruct mail service. bond amounts set for Alderman Fitzgerald and Ham Skunkel. Debs seizes on the seizure of his papers. a labor telegram pledges unity among unions and loyal conduct nationwide amid ongoing unrest.
Two severe earthquake shocks struck Constantinople causing alarms and damage. Each quake lasted about twenty seconds with reports of fatalities and widespread disruption. Public offices banks and houses closed as thousands camped outside. fires broke out and telegraph service was cut.
A blaze in St Clairsville Ohio began at Ellis Wilson's restaurant and, within three hours, caused about 200000 dollars in damage. The fire rapidly engulfed a hardware store and multiple neighboring shops including Redmeyer and Vancouver's grocery Alexander's drug store Horner's meat market Gillar's saloon McMillan and Carr's jewelry stores Conkley's bakery and the Gazette office. The entire business district was wiped out as flames consumed every building.
Fire partially burns the steam barge Myrtle N. Rosa tied up in South Haven Michigan. A crew member Frank Smith age 1 perishes from burns. Chief engineer Chas Connell and workers Will Smith and William Leroy suffer severe injuries. Police and court matters referenced include Prendergast hanging prospects and Altgeld interference.
A spate of violence and wreckage floods in from Minnesota to Indiana. Ehle Allen's death follows a manslaughter indictment after a Clapp killing. Chicago dread erupts with three dead and five wounded as troops quell rioting. Freight yards burn and train wrecks spark panic. Kensington and Englewood see torches. Tornadoes flatten Mississippi churches killing several. A wave of shootings, mine accidents, drownings, and severe injuries darken the national scene with numerous, named victims and incidents.
A large fire at Chamberlain's shoe factory in Hudson Vermont destroyed half the plant and caused losses estimated between seven hundred fifty thousand and one million dollars. The blaze spread rapidly aided by wind, destroying the post office, depot, several factories, and forty dwellings. Firefighters called for assistance from nearby towns and some buildings were blown up to prevent total town destruction. The Caracas steamship was reported to have a separate fire incident near New York Harbor.
The burning steamship began pumping water to sink at the docks near the old World’s Fair grounds. Part of the Administration and several other buildings were damaged by the blaze, drawing hundreds of telegrams from anxious residents and onlookers. A separate report notes a bloody battle near the Paso de Ando in Brazil with rebels losing 1000 men, while Joseph Hubscher of Chicago remains under arrest in Brazil on murder suspicions with no evidence yet presented.
From Washington, a late Tuesday night Senate roll shows 39 yeas to 4 nays on the tariff bill with Hill and several Populists voting against. Majority members include Allen Kyle Irby Murphy and Caffery who shifted after protest. Conference committee to include Voorhees Harriss West Jones Sherman Aldrich and Allison. In Peoria Illinois whisky tax record day hits 2341000 dollars. Secretary Smith returns 23 million back to treasury due to pensioner deaths.
The Westminster Gazette interviews W. T. Stead on the Pullman strike as an industrial war risk and railway dependence. The Chronicle notes Chicago's eparchy state hints at collective control over big capital. Hungary reports better cereal yields but weak barley. Bolivia mourns an ex president assassinated. a French case prompts prison letters for leniency. cholera cases rise in St Petersburg.
Reports state Louisiana has authorized a sheriff to purchase a pack of bloodhounds at state expense to aid tracking criminals in swamps. A local bill passed for this measure cites high effectiveness and calls the dogs a crucial tool for local law enforcement.
In Rockland Maine a vessel with 60,600 pounds of codfish faces confiscation if the offense is proven and the captain may be fined up to 1000 dollars. The case highlights penalties for maritime violations and enforcement in port towns.
The Chicago strike sparks mobs derailing trains and burning rail property as federal troops face pressure to intervene. Governors clash with the White House over martial law while regroups of workers and unions rally. Industry slows with Joliet furnaces idle and coal shipments blocked, signaling broad economic strain.
Frank G. Carpenter describes the Grand Canal crossing the Yangtze at Chinkiang, its vast historic reach north to Hangzhou, and its decline amid repairs. He notes its 800 mile stretch with embankments, sluices, and massive rice transport, including 188 million pounds sent annually to Peking, and mentions Li Hung Chang seeking a railway link from Tianjin to Chinkiang.
A six month old comedy duck from Canton Ohio hatched without any down and now shows a hard brown skin with feathers only on its wings. The bird is the butt of barnyard humor as it avoids the facetious ducks that tease it with cruel persistence.
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