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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
3
Congress debated temporary government for Oklahoma and a schooling aid while bills passed funding Samoa victims aid and new land districts. A brutal blizzard hit the Northwest amid accidents and a fatal shooting case in Florence County. Victims included Louisianans drowning and Kane County flood losses topping six figures.
A wide range of items from 1889 include river navigation near New York, Rhode Island Ballot Law expansion to local elections, agricultural value estimates for 1889 in Kansas, and a national colored voters’ convention urging justice and equal rights. Fire losses in Rochester and Dallas are noted, plus political court actions in Illinois and Arkansas, tragic deaths, floods in Oregon, Carnegie library offer to Pittsburgh, and criminal cases across several states.
In Sedalia the Missouri Prohibitionists adopted a platform denouncing liquor traffic high license laws and local option both state and national. Separate funeral services were held in the White House east room for Mrs Tracy and Miss Mary, reflecting national events.
The notices recount deaths of Rear Admiral Stephen B. Quackenboss and long time editor Josaura Sexton, Governor inaugurations in ACV Fuewixe and other officials, plus Knox County political shifts in Salt Lake City and Pennsylvania. Also noted are centenarian deaths and a 110 year old inmate at Crawfordsville.
A roundup of events includes Catherine Henry age 106 dying in Kingston Ontario on the sixth from influenza. Monmouthshire miners die in an explosion with 150 presumed dead. General Salamanca dies in Havana. War minister Chinchilla appointed BUCCERSOT. Seventy bodies pulled from the Monmouthshire mine with more feared. Mexico ends quarantine on American dogs after protests. Cardinal Pecar dies in Rome. Robert Morton fatally shoots his son and daughter-in-law in Manitoba. Margarete palace in Navarre destroyed by fire. Brazil reports General Da Fonseca gravely ill and steps down.
Civil War veteran Gesinat Jon A Posten dies in New York. British Parliament sits in London. Fairland Indiana saloon blown by dynamite. Prohibitionists face charges after deaths. Richmond Missouri fire kills two and injures one. Fishermen drowned near Le Proux. Paris fire destroys Osborne library valued at $400,000. Union Pacific train reaches Portland, Oregon. Iron ton Ohio farmer killed by son. 14-year-old Lexa Roberts commits suicide in Missouri after quarrel. Bolivar County Mississippi renamed Jefferson Davis County. Dr J N Strxina of Covington Indiana dies of pneumonia. Franklin Woodruff Co New York sinks in fish trade. Senate debates public school system and meat inspection. US Congress passes bills for Burlington Iowa and western settlers. House discusses new code of rules.
Utah’s Monday municipal election drew thousands into a tense scene as Gentiles claimed majority and Mormons protested alleged illegal voting. Police and marshals deterred riots while bands paraded, fireworks lit the streets, and bonfires glowed after early returns showing Gentile lead. The Liberal bulletin announced 1200 votes with Gentile triumph cited.
A tow boat Port Ends with five barges struck pier No 3 in dense fog near Menpuis Tennessee and sank within ten minutes. Five crewmen are missing or dead including William Hickey and Toonie Jones. The boat valued at $50,000.
Lincoln County Feb 11 Lincoln National Bank officials disclose cashier Hillis Bard is a defaulter to the extent of 25000 dollars. Funds misused over a year in the Ephrata firm’s business. Bard has resigned and a bank investigation is under way. Bondsmen liable for 25000 dollars. Directors say Bard deceived them by advancing sums and doctoring books.
The article describes a February afternoon invasion of the Sioux reservation by boomers led by lumber teams racing across a river. Indian police stood guard as hundreds of wagons and a large building loaded with timber were pulled by galloping horses, with several smash ups but no fatalities reported.
A weekend storm in Nomont Virginia wrecked vessels along Chesapeake Bay. The sloop Golden Rule and two other boats sank or foundered, with Captain Andrew Jones dying after rescue. The sloop Annie is missing. Wyandotte and T. M. Thomas crews were saved. Twenty lives lost overall.
Honolulu papers report unprecedented rain on the island of Kauai starting January 28, flooding the Lihue valley. A dam at the Lihue mill broke, washing away bridges and a Chinese store, destroying crops and gardens, with two Chinese laborers drowning and over $800 in corn lost.
Wanamaker testifies on a limited postal telegraph plan proposing government lease of wires for ten years, delivery by post officers, and differing rates by distance. The system would serve 446 free-delivery offices and aims for self-sustaining operation while potentially expanding mail delivery business.
Parliament opens with the Queen's address praising cordial relations with foreign powers. It notes Portugal's cooperation on Central Africa, the Brussels conference aims to curb the slave trade, and mentions Egypt's finances. Colonial hopes center on Australia federation. Ireland faces agrarian crime decline and new land and local government bills. Domestic items include land transfer, tithes, employers' liability, Scottish private bill reforms, highland chares, better housing, and savings banks trustees law amendment.
The article reports on elections in Saur Lake City Utah where Liberal candidates won with Mayor Scott leading. It notes alleged fraud by Mormons, a statement by President Woodruff condemning the removal of qualified voters and claiming a scheme to deny Mormon political rights. He dismisses talk of Mormon exodus.
Dr Miles' New Heart Cure is extolled as a life extending remedy for serious heart disease with numerous positive customer reports. Dr Powell's Drug Store guarantees sales and endorsements from local druggists in Indiana and other areas.
Several new titles join the city library collection this month. Notable additions include A Little Journey in the World by D. Warner, The People: They Smiled by Marshall Wilder, Ice Pack and Tundra donated by Gilder Tom the Bootblack by Alger, Solon Halifax by Mulock, and The Story of Tonty by Catherwood.
The advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a pledge of cure for piles or refund. It guarantees satisfaction and lists price at 25 cents per box with sale at Dr Powell's drug store.
Dr George A Zeller of Peoria conducted a notable surgical operation in Woodford County east of Peoria. The patient Mrs Kerker, locally known, had a cancer that required removal of the entire breast. Rev Lemuel Russell presided at Benajah Martin's funeral Tuesday, observing the clergyman's 84th birthday yesterday amid tremor and discomfort, yet he completed the service. The preacher plans to finish his work soon and awaits the higher call.
An advertisement touts Golden Specific a covert drinkable cure for drunkenness. It alleges the substance can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge and claims thousands have quit drinking by its use, with no harm. Circulars and details are offered from Golden Specific Co in Cincinnati.
The admonition notes many soaps mimic Ivory but lack its special qualities. Readers are urged to ask for Ivory Soap and insist on it, claiming genuine Ivory Soap remains the reliable choice amid widespread counterfeits.
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