14 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
1
The United Mine Workers national officers issue a voluminous circular detailing the strike history and the negotiated settlement with operators. The closing appeal urges miners to accept the contract and resume work and asserts the officers’ continued official commitment.
The weekly telegraphic crop reports indicate Indiana has good wheat and heading on fair, improving corn and good pastures. Ohio notes slow corn growth with multiple crops doing well and near completion of tobacco transplanting. Michigan reports general improvement with some wheat and oats heading and fruit ripening.
Washington society buzzes over the engagement of Nellie Grant Sartoris to Gen. WHK Douglass Adjutant General of Maryland. Some doubt the match given Gen Grant's daughter. Mrs Sartoris and her mother will summer at Brue Mountain House in Maryland where Douglass arranged lodging. James L Houghteling of Chicago named executor of Senator Stockbridge estate with a 1,000,000 bond. The will allocates one third to widow, 310,000 yearly until division. other sums and shares for heirs and the Chilrens Home receive one thirtieth.
Reports from the Madrid quake show higher casualties than initial estimates with several killed and many injured as buildings collapsed. A church and schools lie in ruins while surrounding areas suffer extensive damage.
Summary of several crime reports: Dr H G Meyer, accused of poisoning for insurance, sentenced to life in Sing Sing. his wife Mrs Meyer to be tried for murder. Other notes include the Indianapolis politician Horace Greeley Douglass found dead, suspected self-inflicted wounds. Lawrence Spiller hanged for murder in Staunton, Va.. Beaupre suicide threat in Indianapolis. drownings near Vermilion and Brewster. a Canadian Pacific express train crash. Polish Bohemian clash in Chicago. Geno Blythe’s death by despair. robberies and embezzlement across several states. multiple injuries from accidents and crimes nationwide.
Incendiary fires gut three Pleasantville blocks in Ohio with losses of 875000. In New Straityville an arson blaze kills one and leaves two seriously burned with two missing. Katiaus City Mo suffers a $310000 loss as five men are hurt and property destroyed. In Chicago sixteen horses die and 6000 worth of property at Hostetter Co coal yard is destroyed.
A stream of personal notices reports Joseph Ainworth's serious illness in Boston and obituaries for J T Walker of New Orleans, Rev Henry M Brith in Kansas City, Yale professor William Dwight Whitney in New Slaven Conn, Chief Nagunsad of the Chippewa at Fond du Lac aged 61, and Fydnor Hall a railroad manager in Cincinnati. Also rumors of William Whitney's engagement to Joynon Davidge and worries over Congressman Jerry Slapson’s health in Berkeley Springs W Va.
The piece lists multiple party nominees across states including Democrat John J. Higgins and Nelson Dingley Jr with Republican Nelson Head and Jameos McCreary. Prohibitionists name Mark G. McCaslin and J. W. Roseborough among others, while Kansas Republicans nominate Morrill for governor and Troutman for lieutenant governor with other statewide posts noted.
The report notes the creation of a new political party in Pennsylvania framed around upholding the public school system. The level head counts auditor George E Cole for treasurer Otis L Atherton for attorney general F B Dawes for superintendent and E Branley for congressman at large RW Blua, while the South Carolina Prohibition Convention adjourned without nominating a state ticket.
From Washington a Senate investigation hears Congressman Cadmus confirm Gastuo’s overheard tariff bill discussion. The capstone of the day includes debate over the Stanford estate suit and government claims, with Hoar urging a quick ruling to settle the matter.
The article notes survey work by at least three American lines for a Rainy Lake City route, with a Canadian line unlikely to win the lead. Port Arthur Duluth and Western is granted 4400 2 mile to build thirty five miles, work to begin soon.
New Brunswick members oppose a subsidy for a fast liner on the Atlantic service between Southampton and Quebec. The National and Western Leagues clubs announce standings in the championship race as follows.
The German National Bank of Denver California did not open and faces liquidation. President J J Reichmann and cashier Kunzmiller oversaw a steep deposit decline after staff changes and panic. Deposits May 4 stood at 854 625, total resources 1 777 423, with capital 8500 000 and surplus 60 000.
Indiana state brief compiling notable events from Wilkinson to Fort Wayne. Post office burglary at Wilkinson. Sheep depredations near Crothersville. Wabash electric street railway talks resume. Notable deaths include Doonitur, Garver, Humphrey. Assessors report shortages in multiple counties. Local accidents and crimes reported along with bread price drops and public works notes.
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