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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1888
Page
3
The Senate discussed the Army Appropriation bill and the fisheries treaty while the House passed the Fortification Appropriation bill and debated pension legislation and the General Deficiency bill. A Chinese immigration bill advanced with an amendment tying repeal to treaty ratification. No Senate session on the 18th.
The American consul and Admiral Lavox were ordered to Port au Prince Haiti to protect U S interests amid martial law. Reports also note multiple disasters and unrest across the United States and abroad.
A wave of sensational items from across the nation includes seventeen dynamite bombs found in scrap iron at Newport across the river from Cincinnati on the 7th, a Union Pacific train hold up near Cheyenne on the 18th thwarted by brave trainmen, and various sport, weather, and crime notes.
The Fourth Illinois district nominates D. Rogers for Congress while the Fifth Missouri Democrats back John O. Tarsney. Union Labor names Coonway Jr. in Eighth Missouri and Rathford in the Tenth. Graznat Harrison turns fifty five at home in Indianapolis. Brigadier General Anselm Barap retires. Col Roger Jones to succeed. Baxter Monix aged about one hundred dies in Portland. Robert M. Harvier renominated in Seventh Pennsylvania Republicans. Mrs Phabe Clark, a 103 year old Detroit resident born in Delaware, dies. Grant County pioneers Adam Foster aged 91 and William Collins 77 pass away.
Advices from various locales describe fires, storms, and uprisings in Ontario, Calabria, Epirus, Cayenne, and Austria. Losses run into millions with hundreds of homes destroyed, livestock killed, and tens of thousands displaced. Leaders face embezzlement allegations and industrial strikes amid widespread turmoil.
Reports on destruction from a Delaware coast passage with $150,000 damage and three deaths, volcano and earthquake tolls in Japan, and brewery fire losses. Political nominations include H A Herbers in Iowa and others in Wisconsin Indiana and New York, plus a Joel death in New York and a wind storm in Wheeling. yellow fever rise in Jacksonville and a suicide in Cincinnati. Senate fisheries vote failed 80 to 27 and a pension bill for soldiers widows discussed.
New York, Aug 23. Daniel Lyons was hanged at the Tombs prison for the murder of Joseph Quinn on July 5, 1887. He faced the execution with cool indifference, received absolution, and died after the drop at 7 35 a.m. The scene was witnessed by a few newspaper men, the sheriff, deputies and physicians.
London commentary decries US Senate rejection as a political trap and warns of party strife. Ottawa reports regret but not surprise as the modus vivendi likely stays. opium smuggling bust in Ourcaco hints at a larger gang. Baseball results, a diabolical plot uncovered on the Bkoono river, and a fatal tree accident near Aurora accompany the dispatch.
Baron reports at a Progressiste gathering that two Government newspapers are accused of covert attacks on Empress Frederick to provoke her from the German people. A second item notes an upcoming article in a September magazine edited by a Republican National figure.
The Sunday trip to Undercliff Hotel aboard the steamer Maziloon carried about 100 passengers. The ride from the lock to the hotel proved novel and pleasant for many, with fine vocal music by young performers. At the lake, excursionists enjoyed swinging and boat rowing as Landlord Sparland worked to ensure a pleasant outing.
Rev H A Smith of Clinton Wisconsin testifies to immediate and lasting relief from hay fever using Ely's Dream Balm. He recommends it to others suffering from similar complaints and periodical nasal irritation.
The caucus for nominating delegates to the county convention at Lacon met Saturday evening at the office of O. G. Windeer. F. Paskell was chosen chairman and W. H. Stever secretary. Eleven delegates were selected: B. Yaeger H. Watercott Dr Hyer R. L. Reed J. Lambert Chas Grisbach Thos McKenzie Jas Hartley Michael Murray Frank Baer A. H. Zimmerman.
The famed California liquid fruit remedy Byrup of Figs is praised for its pleasant taste and health benefits. It cleanses the system and relieves constipation. Sold by Dr Powell in 60 cents and 1.00 dollar bottles.
Dr W F Spencer of Cambridge visits home friends last week then returns on horseback. He praises his growing practice and notes progress along the high road to success. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horse ailments with a $50 savings offer and a warranty. Ossian Davis and family visit his father Dr Davis, now connected with a Racine plumbing business. Frances E Willard elected president of the World's W C T U for two years.
The M E church sociable at W Snyder's Western avenue home drew a large, festive crowd with a propitious evening. Lulu Snyder and Miss Eckart led music. Mrs Hill read. a shy youth recited. a Peoria visitor demonstrated a chair lift trick. grange picnic plans and political discussions followed.
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