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Friendship Weekly Register

Location

Friendship, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1889

Page

3

New York Seeks End to Imprisonment for Debt

The Register notes growing calls to abolish imprisonment for debt in New York amid sensational European rumors of disarmament. War fears mingle with reports on Sabbath desecration debates in England and rising property values along the proposed Nicaragua Canal route. Daniel Crawbaugh of Pennsylvania sues to claim primacy as the inventor of the telephone before Congress. A charter is granted for a railroad in Liberia, Africa.

Nicaragua Canal

Wages Rising in Great Britain Attracting Attention

The New Orleans Picayune notes a steady rise in workingmen's wages in Great Britain, describing the trend as general and drawing widespread attention to the economic development.

Great Britain The New Orleans Picayune

Congo district grows as tobacco region in Africa

Brussels tobacconists report Congo district plants show strong potential as a tobacco supplier. Ves are noted as adaptable for cigars with excellent flavor and flexibility, signaling promising development for regional production.

Congo Africa Toco Brussels

Horse fanciers seek prime animals in Argentine pampas

In Buenos Aires and the surrounding pampas the scene appears as a paradise for horse breeders with unlimited spending for the right animal. The article highlights the region as a hub for venerable studs and high value equine commerce.

Buenos Ayres Argentine Republic Pampas

Preachers Shape South Dakota Constitution Convention

In South Dakota’s constitutional convention six heirs led by three Methodists and three Congregationalists helped craft the document. Nearly 11 chairmen headed key committees guiding the process.

Southakota

Railway doors reduce damages for crush injuries, rule stated

A recent case confirms English law that passengers injured by slammed railway doors cannot claim severe damages as the doors are meant to close and riders must take care to avoid harm

English Newspapers Spread Across European Cities

English language newspapers are now common in major European capitals and many towns. Cities such as Nice, Dresden, Munich, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Naples, and Geneva publish English papers, with one or two editions across the continent.

Eupe Nice Dresden Munich Berlin Paris Rome Na-pes Geneva

Indebted to Grass Gall Hairy Red Fish and Four Clams

Fragmentary note credits several groups with guiding treaty talks over land from Indigenous peoples. The passage hints at braves securing a reserve and dependences on certain communities. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or institutions.

Baya The Chicago Times

Cheese Mine Found Under Palmyra Factory

A curious discovery in Palmyra Wisconsin reveals a buried cheese ore mine beneath a local factory. The owners report that a quantity of cheese, long forgotten and buried years ago, is being quarried out as a valuable reduct by the factory owners.

Palmyra Wis Mien

Local paper industry shifts to domestic manufacture

A 25 year shift sees most paper made locally now with six factories serving domestic markets. Exports reach Australia, Mexico, and South America. Urban growth surrounds the industry while farmers gain access to closer markets for vegetables and other produce.

Ausia Mexico South America

Cartographers Report Congo Map Updates at Paris Exhibition

An eminent cartographer states Africa's map changes with every ark. The Paris Exhibition required two major globe adjustments during construction. Two years ago Belgian map makers were five times compelled to publish a large Congo state map with additions and corrections.

Africa Congo

Obscure Early Steam Safety Attachments and Red Signals

The article credits D. B. Davies of Columbus Ohio with a widely used cowcatcher model inspired by a plow design. It notes red rear lights on mail cars adopted after a railway accident and prompted by Mrs Swisshelm after her narrow escape.

D. B.avies Columbus Ohio Ate Mra Swisshelm

Nebula Discovery and Inquest Evidence Highlight Telephoto Findings

The Commercial Advertiser notes photography reveals nebula in uncharted quarters and aids in detecting witness errors. In the Phester inquest into a forest snailway accident, witnesses testified the engineer reversed a lever before the collision and a photograph of the wreck showed the rod from the lever to the shaft operating as described.

New York Ita P Hester Girers

National Encampment of the G A R Ends Sessions in Milwaukee

The National Encampment at Milwaukee endorses disability and pension bills for veterans twice, defeats Massachusetts disfranchisement plans, and rejects a pension amendment for widows who remarry. General Warner thanks members. General Ager succeeds as Commander in Chief after formal installation.

Milwaukee Wis Tangue Mall Department of Massachusetts Sheridan Warner Council of Administration Tern

Cumberland man hanged for wife murder with confession

Melvin EF. Garlitz was hanged in Cumberland for killing his wife Leah Eva White on March 26. He confessed no malice and praised jail guards, saying his father-in-law refused his wish to see his daughter. Trial lasted eight days with a first degree murder verdict and an upheld appeal.

Melvin EF Garlitz Cumberlaami Torward Cumberland Martinsburg W. Va Court of Appeals Leah Eva White Pennsylvania Garlits Soecock Noel St. Pierre Miquelon New Foundland Benise Nael Pierre

Naval Battle Casualties at Milwaukee G A R Celebration

During a G A R celebration naval clash in Milwaukee a canman on the revenue cutter Fessenden was discharged prematurely. Sailors John Schulz of Detroit and Charles Mottshead of Montreal were seriously injured. Mottshead to lose a hand. Mortar boats caused burns and injuries to Frank Sayles and B S Rock. William Bate, 18, burned on Henry Sill steamboat at Racine. Veterans overcome by heat and smoke treated at Red Cross tents.

Milwaukee Wis United States Revenue Fessenden John Schulz Detroit Charles Muttshead Montreal Canada Mottshead Frank Sayles 8. S. Rock Willian Bate Henry Sill Racine Red Cross

Freight Trains Collide at Colgrove Station Kills Engineer

Two freight trains on rival lines the Buffalo and Pennsylvania Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad collided at Colgrove Station Penn. Fifteen cars were damaged and engineer J B Comstock was killed. A brakeman was seriously injured by jumping from the wreck. The blaze was put out and all others escaped. Comstock reportedly slept and did not hear the approaching train.

Buffalo New York Peonsylvania Colgrove Station Penn J.B. Comstock Totterape Comstock Colgrove

Typhoon Disasters In Japan Raise Death Toll To Ten Thousand

Despatches from Japan report escalating devastation from recent typhoons and floods. About 10 000 people are believed drowned or killed at Wakayama as junks crops and other material are destroyed beyond calculation. Survivors endure severe suffering and over twenty thousand are left homeless and in need of basic supplies.

Japan Wakayama

Execution of William Walker and Jack Spaniard in Fort Seat yard

Report states William Walker and Jack Spaniard, reprieved in August, were hanged in the jail yard at Fort Seat. The execution was witnessed by onlookers as Walker’s crime is listed as aiding Calvin at a murder in Indian Territory. Spaniard is described as a half breed Creek man with a two year sentence in Indian Territory for involvement in a murder case against United States Deputy Marshal Erwin.

William Walker Jack Spaniard Fort Seat Walker Calvinee Territory Spaniard India Murde United States Marsh Erwin Indian Territory

Cloudburst Destroys Dams and Rail Lines in North Carolina

A North Carolina cloudburst near Rockingham wrecked mill dams at several sites including the Midway and Ledbetters mills. Ground floors of the Poa Tian and Great Falls mills were damaged, with Midway's loss around 100 000 dollars. Tracks on the Carolina and Suffolk Railway and the Palmetto road suffered washouts, tearing up fifteen miles in places. Overall losses approach five million dollars.

Rockingham North Carolina Gres Falls Great Falls Midway Carolina & Suffolk Railroad Palmetto Road Cheraw and Hamiet

Fire destroys barn in Paradise area with fatal conclusions

A “Philip Hennickle” farmer at Paradise Pennsylvania deliberately set his barn on fire and perished in the flames. Reports note concurrent rail coal interests forming to buy Monongahela River property in Pennsylvania and control the coal business. General Isaac F. Swerar deceased at Bellingham Massachusetts aged seventy three. a notable port statesman journalist and soldier. A vein of ochre near Reading Pennsylvania is described as valuable for paint manufacture. A child’s body recovered from sand near a stone bridge. several fatal cases reported from fires in Jefferson Township and Taylorsville. Governors nominate for state races. oil storage explosion damages Columbus Penitentiary. Grangers Exposition opens Carlisle Pennsylvania. National Editorial meeting in Detroit. Wendell Hotsens marks eightieth birthday in Massachusetts.

Paradise Penn Philip“ Hennickle Bern Monongahela Sylvania Neversink Mountain Reading Ann Donnelly Nurse-Naid Atlantic City N. J Hamilton H. Hamilton Nell Johnstown Stone Bridge Joan Aston Taylorsville Robert King Jefferson Township Grangers Carlisle National Editorial Association Detroit Dui -Oliven Wendell Hotsns Bovery Faring Mass Suseiy Fuack New York City Hill

Multiple 19th Century News Items From Across The Nation

A voluntry assignment in Minnesota to ex Congressman John L. McDonald. Chicago murder trial for Dr Patrick Cronin case. Port Tobacco man’s odd cherry tree claim after £1800 loss. Rockford furniture factory burned with $127,000 loss. Emerson killed after being knocked from a building by a hose. Vagrants auctioned in Missouri. U S cruiser Charleston’s satisfactory trial in San Francisco. Injuries in Kingman railroad wreck. cattle dying of Texas fever in Indian Territory. Alabama Great Southern crew report two men hung near Meridian. Meridian editors attacked in Selma and lynched. Scotch bondholders ready to sell railroad quad to C P Huntington. Tin smith KL AN beaten in Chicago. American Bar Association meets in Chicago. Dayton nominates ticket headed by James E Campbell with tariff reduction. G A R encampment endorses Pension Bureau head Tanner. Times-Record offices mobbed in Valley City. editor a prohibitionist. Kentucky judge A M Petia imprisoned for murder. Dansville business destroyed. Milwaukee deaths in trail celebration. Milwaukee incidents involving Bexsett sisters killed by Chicago Northwestern engine crash. South Dakota Republicans nominate A C Mellette for Governor by acclamation.

Patrick Cronin Chicago Jacon Thompson Port Tobacco Union Furniture Company Rockford Tfl Ralph Emterson William Ward Cavanaugh Emerson Moberly San Francisco Cal United States Charleston Kingman Indian Territory Alabama Great Southern Meridian Miss Toklin Tadepoidieat Selina Ala Gregorian Railroad C. P. Huntington Klan Cronin American Bar Association David Dudley Field Dayton James E. Campbell G. A Milwaukee Corporal Tanner Pension Bureau Times-Record Valley City Dakota

Boston shipwreck report shows heavier damage than first feared

The official Boston vessel report indicates the accident was more serious than initially thought. It is believed that $100 will not suffice to restore the ship to sea service. The President appoints Charles R Flint and Henry G. Davis as delegates to the Three Arm Congress replacing Messrs. SECRETARY OF WAR Proctor resigns Surgeon Joseph Y Porter who left Jacksonville for Louisiana. The Paraguay government accepts the US invitation to the International Congress and a delegate will be appointed. James M Warner named Postmaster at Albany and James M Bailey as Port Surveyor at Albany.

Boston Tat Charles R Flint New York Henry G. Davis West Virginia Three Am Congress Messi S Proctor Army Joseph Y. Porter Jacksonville Louisiana State Department Washington Paraguay United States Tar James M. Warner Albany N. Y James M. Bailey

Earthquakes and Disasters Aid Global Headlines

Reports from Greece describe severe earthquake shocks with widespread panic and damage in towns including Etallion where half the houses are uninhabitable. In Dubno Volhynia a large part of the city was destroyed. A fatal village burial in Khen sorik and lightning deaths in Matamoras Mexico are noted.

William R. Lewis United States Tangiers Morocco Greece Great Britain Willliam O'Brien James Gilhooly Poland Galicia Etallion Dubno Ireva Russia jJossea Volhynia Ostrog Ian Khensorik

Mas. Maverick Removed to Working Prison in England

Mas. Maverick the American woman convicted of murder in England was moved to the Working Prison. She wore standard prison garb and appeared well during the journey. ADVICES from Samoa report King Malictoa postponing the royal prerogative due to illness while Mataafa continues to reign. Montenegro faces a poor harvest and potential famine. Maros Torda in Eastern Transylvania also suffers crop failure and famine.

Mas Maverick England Samoa Malictoa Assumu Mataafa Tuene Montenegro Cwrse Maros-Torda Transylvania

His Own Funeral Pyre Tragedy in Paradise New Jersey

In Paradise New Jersey near the Blue Mountains Philip Heinickle a German farmer threatened to burn the town. He set fire to his barn filled with the summer harvest and then deliberately leaped into the flames. Neighbors stood by as the blaze raged and the burned body was found hours later amid the embers.

Paradise Blue Mountains New Jersey Philip Heinickle Tada Auisterce Hennickle Lee

Sackett's Harbor Fire Destroys Business Quarter

A major blaze in Sackett's Harbor New York wiped out the village business section including telegraph and ticket offices saloons dry goods and groceries hardware and warehouses. One of the few fires stations was Madison Barracks US troops and an old hand pump. Fire under control by 4 am with no steam engine due to a rejected appropriation. Incendiary origin suspected in Bolton's building.

Sackett’s Harbor N. Y Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Mawson Tarracks United States Madison Barracks Sackett’s Bolton

Prominent Figures and Events Across Society and Politics

A scattered roundup highlights Parnell planning an American visit and Queen Victoria’s memorial spending. George Alfred Townsend writes on Hamilton’s central role, while Servia’s ex-king’s finances waver. Notables like Latrobe and Headley feature in essays, with views on artists, judges, and senators in a panorama of late 19th century figures.

Parnell America Harrison Josh Elizabeth Cleveland Queen Vista Ikorgee Alfred Townsend Gath Alexander Hamilton Mian Onresxovitcn Servia Gerce W. Wingrams Worcester Mass

Vienna Grain Congress Signals Wheat Drop Across Europe

The Vienna Grain Congress reports European wheat prices are down about fifteen percent from last year. Austria Hungary Russia and Germany show an ortage of 100 million bushels while electric road projects may start in thirty to forty cities this winter and spring. A renewed reward of $50,000 stands for the capture of a Chicago murderer-alonaire.

Vienna Grain Congress Europe Austria-Hungary Russia Amania Chicago

Grand Army Parade Highlights 23rd National Encampment Milwaukee

General R A Alger of Michigan elected Commander in Chief as 35000 veterans parade through Milwaukee for the Twenty third National Encampment. Sherman and Warner share honors with Mrs Logan and Mrs Alger in front review stands amid cheering crowds and large gatherings at Turner Hall and West Side.

R. A. Alger Michigan Grand Army of the Republic Milwaukee Sherman Warner Logan Pennsylvania West Side Turner Hail Light Horse Squadron Turner Hall Thomas H. Brown Commissioner of Pensions Tanner Ucius Fairchild Juneau Park John A. Logan Court House Inois Department

Milwaukee chosen for next encampment of Grand Army of the Republic

General Warner presides as about seven hundred delegates attend the Twenty third Encampment at Turner Hall. The session closes with pensions debate, officers elected, and Boston favored for the next gathering. Governor Foraker presides at Veteran Signal Corps reunion.

Turner Hall Warner Wharton Wisconsin Department Department of New York Congress Milwaukee Committee On Grand Army of the Republic Black Rusk Jules Advocate Surge Boston Wa Hington Saratoga Signal Corps J. B. Foraker Thio Grand Army Russell A. Alwer Detroit James Sexton Chicago Colonal Alg Weissert Millwaukee Jehn BR. Lover New Jersey

General Alger’s Rise From Humble Beginnings to Governor

The article chronicles the early life of Alger born February 27 18826 in Latte Township Counts Ointe. It follows his family losses his immigration to Michigan lessons in labor as a farmer and carpenter his military service in the Second Michigan Cavalry where he was wounded and rose to Brigadier General and Major General then his postwar ventures into government land and politics culminating in his election as Governor of Michigan in 1884 and noting his wealth and lack of lawsuits.

Creveral Poasset Aly Ows Latte Township Counts Ointe Copnesticut Vermont Youu Alger Alcizaun Raines Grand Rapids Marsiete Armette Henry Aliinghtirr Sid North Woods Michigan Anklin Stephen Moore General Alger Alger

Wheat Warehouse Fire Devastates Port Costa Storage

A McNear wheat warehouse at Port Costa California burned destroying about 10 000 tons of wheat and forty two Southern Pacific cars. Total loss estimated at 700 000. Fire discovered by night watchman as wind fanned flames, vessels fled, Mare Island Navy Yard and Vallejo area lit by glow. Fire crews saved some cars but heat forced abandonment of efforts to save the loaded cars.

McNear Port Costa California Southern Pacific Hames Armenia Hohsuwar Geatsworths San Pablo Bay Mare Island Navy Yard Vallejo

Multiple 19th Century News Items Mixed Across United States

A sheriff sale in Tar Erie Canal franchise sold for 6000 with Colonel Thompson attorney for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Vanderbilts push Beech Creek Railroad to connect Philadelphia to Chicago shortening distance. Homestead Steel Works explosion kills Andrew Kabbler and another worker, injuring several. Citizens Bank of Prairie City Iowa fails with liabilities 75000 to 100000. Postmaster Booneville Indiana admits misplacing 6500 on cards. North Dakota Democratic convention nominates R. M. Roach for governor with full ticket. A black man Wilson Nocxux hanged in Louisiana with large crowd. Stonewall Jackson’s only child Tittie Packsort dies in Charlotte after typhoid. Gunboat Petrel contract dispute ends with acceptance request and penalty for horsepower. Wanamaker offers 1000 reward for arrest and conviction in mail in transit attacks. Chinese officials seek expulsion of Americans. Prince Chun consents. British Parliament prorogued. Samoa convention discussed awaiting U S Senate assent.

Colonel Thompson Pennsylvania Railroad Company Beech Creek Pennsylyfeia Philadelphia Chicago Homestead Steel Works Carnegie, Phipps & Co Pittsburg Andrew Kabbler Citizens’ Bank Prairie City Iowa Witraws Denny Booneville Indiana Democratic State Convention North Dakota R. M. Roach Walsh County Wilson Nocxux Nemine Parsons Aies Tittie Packsort Stonewall Jackson Charlotte N. C Petrel Wanamaker United States Pern Prince Chun China Lords Berlin

National baseball notes from the season

The National Game features many early 1900s baseball notes. Pittsburg loses a series first, Ladies Day begins, Morris and Anson shine, Rock and Williamson move, and Cincinnati and Louisville battles noted. Pitching distances debated, Brouthers and other stars lead in hits and home runs as writers praise Horner and other dramatic games.

Pittsburg Canada Morris Anson Chicago Marshall Town Jon Horxesa Pivessrre Haktvorp Tal Cigates Upase New Yorks Henner Ts Te Ahamnee Vraty Tabu Clevelands Charles Boetoon Tucoan Wir Williamson Chicagos Rock Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Brooklyn Cincinnati Columbus Club George New York Race Coxxon St. Louis Foreman Baltimore Pittsbarz Cupe Asterenoek Hackett, Carbart & Co Commercial Nine New York City Brouthers Boston Ewine Zilliner Crane Hostemr Pittsburgs Fanzel Young Daley Jersey City Tim Kreeve Helo Worcester Helen Dauvray John Ward Ostatta Duffy Ryan Guamert Denny Indinapolis Connor Beckley Thompson Philadelphia Wilmot Washington Tebeau Cleveland Glasscock McKean John Morrill Sam Wise Knight Friends Jack Horner Hartford Conn Wil Horner

London Labor Troval Strikes Paralyze Thames Port

A London cablegram reports a citywide strike crippling traffic and port activity. Thousands of workers including dockers, ironworkers, gas stokers and porters walk out, with military readiness and widespread disruption of meat and cargo handling. about 74,000 workers idle and shipping at a standstill.

London Thames Grace Mark Lane Cmrmneti i Borm Rotherhithe Isle of Dogs Wena Larga King’s Cross

A Brave Deed at Coal Mine Rescue Near Carberlay

Forty five workers in the MM gheny mine near Carberlay Maryland faced flooding from a pressurized old Boston mine. Mining engineer H. P. Meera waded 1500 feet to reach the imprisoned workers and carried a boy to safety before guiding others back to the group, inspiring courage and delivering salvation.

MM Gheny Carberlay Md Boston H. P. Meera Alte Mem Meera

Five Men Dead In Mill Explosion At Bradford County Shop

An explosion at the Bostley Godcharles Co mill in Bradford County Penn destroyed parts of the rolling mill and cretery, instantly killing five men and injuring two others. Debris tore through girders and boilers, with a large section of the mill blown into a sewage iron mass about 150 feet away, drawing a crowd of residents to witness the aftermath.

Cretery St Iewanda Bradford County Penn Bostley, Godcharles & Co Mit

Typhoons Ravage China and Japan Amid Flood Death Toll Rise

Severe storms hit the upper North China coast and Japan, causing extensive destruction. Officials report rising drownings in Ningpo and Wengehow with thousands feared dead or missing. In Japan, flood victims reach into the low thousands as typhoon aftershocks compound the disaster. A hot wind in Montana adds to hardships with temperatures near ninety five degrees. Fruit and vegetables spoil outside shops as a result of the weather chaos.

el Montana

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