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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1889
Page
3
A wide scries of incidents across the nation and abroad: shootings in Indiana, arson and family tragedies in Kansas and Ohio, bank and mill crimes, strikes and railroad incidents, royal and political moves in Britain, Paris trials and ship disasters. Notable deaths include poets, judges, and politicians.
A garbled recap reports on a Minnesota university donation by ex governor Joan, a Chicago kidnapping verdict with five year sentence, a Michigan suicide epidemic, a bank robbery near Neapully, Emancipation Day in DC, appointments in Treasury and Chicago posts, a prominent Albany citizen's death, a tobacco warehouse blaze in Lynchburg, a Buffalo double tragedy, Passover beginning, a painter’s fatal fall in Lima, a pension official’s resignation, liquor license wins in Illinois elections, a farm shooting near Kearney, a copper ore discovery in Duluth, and a Marcelius centenarian.
Governor announced appointments to trusteeships at Northern Hospital and other state institutions. House and Senate considered a variety of measures including tax, education, and Penal reforms, with liquor and prohibition ballots, and appropriations for prisons, Soldiers’ Home, and health boards. A Pittsburgh marriage license revealed a 72 year old groom and 15 year old bride. local context noted age disparities and parental consent.
Fire swept Buchanan Lyell jute mills at Pres ident and Hoyt streets in Brooklyn destroying a four story brick plant known as the planet mills. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 400000 with all hands reportedly unharmed as harvest twine fed the flames.
A 19 4 convention of farmers alliances in the Black Hills attnuis on April 11 reported a decision to cooperate with the Knights of Labor. Delegates agreed on closer union and planned a newspaper to serve as the joint organ. Captain C V Gardner and other leaders spoke, with BTL Wheeler T W Lafletche and Frank Green representing the Knights.
Advice urges no drain under any part of a house and notes how poor drainage makes children and servants ill with sore throat headache or diarrhea. It warns Benex gas enters homes fastest at night when doors and windows are closed and can contaminate meat milk and drinking water.
The president appointed William P. Hepburn of Iowa as Solicitor of the Treasury and William H. Whiteman of New Mexico as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico. Hepburn served Iowa’s Eighth district in Congress and held early posts including prosecuting attorney, Iowa House chief clerk, and Union Army officer.
The jury convicted Mrs Joale Gurley of kidnapping five year old Annia Redmond in Chicago Cutalga. The court sentenced Gurley to five years in prison. Gurley’s husband remains jailed in connection with the same case as an accessory awaiting trial.
New York April 17 Charles Preston reports Legitimo forces under Lagitime have subdued rebel Hippolyte. Fort Dossaline fell after morning attack from 6 to 4. General Bayard among 44 killed, 182 wounded, 103 prisoners taken. battle deemed decisive.
Two men robbed the State Bank at noon in Minneapolis. One covered a clerk with a revolver while the other grabbed about $8,000 and fled but were soon chased by police. Both robbers James Henery and Fred Douglass were captured and the money recovered.
Police report a brutal incident on Henecastreeth Burravo in which Thomas Dominguez hacked his wife’s face and cut her throat before taking his own life. The case shocked locals as authorities note rising personal-crisis events in the area and describe a mass casualty scene. Also reported a donation of 150000 to Minnesota State University by ex Governor Pillsbury for immediate university use.
London April 17 Mr Parnell filed a libel suit against the London Times seeking 100000 pounds in damages.
Last Sunday observed Palm Sunday with large congregations at Catholic and Episcopal masses as Passion Week begins. Holy Thursday and Good Friday observances approach Easter with penance and reverence as the cross is renewed in believers. H J DePue prepares to become postmaster at Lacon, first Marshall county appointment after the inauguration. English Spavin Liniment advertised by Powell druggists. St Agnes Society forms at St John’s parish led by Beulah Nicholson Nettie Paskell and Emma Kanna. Henry Mohler visits. he ships horses to New York with brother-in-law Proctor in Omaha.
Public domain ad style recalls Castoria as a remedy used from infancy to motherhood. Repeats the brand as a trusted cure for crying babies and children. The jingle emphasizes continuity of care and home use across generations.
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