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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1854
Page
2
The Arabia arrived this morning with updates from Europe. Telegraphed items describe bombardment progress toward Sebastopol, troop movements including Omar Pacha to the Crimea, and reports of fortifications and siege works. European powers discuss protectorates and neutrality, with various naval actions, discharges, and political shifts reported.
Obstructions on the Cleveland and Toledo Railroad near Elmore station in Ottawa county were finally solved when Annaitam Ross of Ottawa county was arrested and confessed in court. He claimed the act followed a locomotive incident last spring over reduced compensation. Port Clinton officials bound him over to court, and the railroad officers receive praise for pursuing and arresting the culprit.
An extensive fire in Lockport on the night of the 2d inst. caused by a camphene lamp explosion at Jennings Hotel destroyed the Tremont House and several blocks including Lock Street House, Congregational and Methodist churches. Buffalo firemen arrived by rail and, after four hours, contained the blaze. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars with about 50000 insured. The mayor had ordered a special Buffalo train to send fire companies, covering 24.5 miles in 25 minutes, in what was praised as the fastest rail journey yet.
A passenger train from Chicago to Joliet derailed after a horse struck the track near Minooka Station on the Rock Island line. The engine was damaged and first class passengers were killed or severely burned, with estimates of thirty to forty hurt. Dozens are being treated at a stone building on Scott Street as Rock Island officials assist the injured. at least a dozen scorched passengers may die.
The Rock Railroad accident near Joliet left many injured and several dead. Names circulated include Peter Care of Chicago Catharine Laughlin Gettysburg Pa and Margaret Laughlin wife of Jot Carpenter Poughkeepsie among the injured. Reports from Chicago and Cutcano mention dozens more injured with varying outcomes and some expected to recover within days.
A Tuesday morning blaze in Toledo consumed the Brown & King warehouse and the Scott & Co facility, burning 900 to 1200 barrels of flour and vast merchandise. The Arrow steamer helped tow canal boats, Sinclair & Co. warehouse was saved with effort. total loss around 40000 dollars. An insecure stove pipe is blamed for the fire.
A New York Leader item recounts a cross examination where architect Alexander of Rochester defends his distinction between architect and builder, noting the difference as designer versus bricklayer. It also mentions James A. McKay opening a room to teach architecture, with locals praising his instruction. News items report a Boston insurer accused of bogus operations and Hamilton County tax figures, noting higher costs despite lower millage.
In Fremont Ohio the Journal office announces Graham's Magazine as county agent. Subscriptions are $3 for one year, $5 for two, with offers including a year of the Fremont Journal or Graham for advance orders. Rewards for lists of subscribers include free copies and bundled rates.
The Ohio Penitentiary shoe shop theft case centers on J B King, a guard, and Van Wert as shop managers. Witness Elijah Mets, a convict, testifies that 109 pairs of boots and leather valued at up to 35 dollars per item were diverted for outside sale. King faces charges of larceny and aiding a convict escape. Wilson, the current Warden, investigates, with directors noting inflated leather charges. King is bound over for trial and remanded to jail as prosecutors pursue the case.
The article details a wave of misconduct at the Ohio Penitentiary following the arrest of a guard named King and a controversial escape attempt by Van Wert. It links these events to a wider expose of prison corruption, predicting further resignations and firings as reform efforts proceed. It also covers related incidents from Canada’s railway disaster coverage to local political shakeups and assorted news briefs from across the region.
Private telegraphs report suspensions of the Bank of Circleville and the Choton Bank of Columbus. A letter from H K Lawrence, cashier, defends the Circleville bank’s solvency, cites note circulation and asserts no cause for action. The Clinton Bank’s charter expired and its operations closed, a private Columbus association now issues notes but remains solvent, with no run observed.
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