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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
8
The dispatch reports numerous grim events from Illinois including robberies in Decatur, a fatal shaft injury near Rockford, a family drowning in a well, a suicide attempt with rat poison, and a fire at the Rockford Gazette office. Crowded updates mention city leaders, a district shaft blast, and two trapped trappers rescued from high water.
Illinois legislature proceedings show a Republican caucus reelecting leaders, with debate over temporary Speaker Haines and Messick as rival, adjournments, and a string of introduced measures on labor contracts, butter purity, and courtroom reforms amid a tense session as federal and state party lines shape committee appointments.
Jan. 10 Crecingant C. Louis, a former officer at the Mitat Natlopel Bank, shot himself at his brother-in-law O. H Tuddr’s residence on East Walnut after resigning. He was a Brooklyn native with a wife and two daughters. He served as a bodyguard to General Mabethiey during the war.
At the charity ball in Washington on January 10, the event honored President elect Cleveland with lavish decor and two orchestras. Over seven hundred attended the gathering, including Mrs Rumse Awarp Kosta escorted in with flowers. Tonight Judge James M. Humphrey hosts a reception and tomorrow Mrs Harry Hamlin plans a ball in Delaware avenue in Cleveland’s honor.
Jan 10 in Mig Nire Mow City Nebraska Street blaze destroys Breun & Scheunlein block and adjacent properties. Firefighters fail to halt spread due to water supply repairs. wind and flames threaten Knights of Pythian Hall, Reeds store, and Holquist & Anderson furniture shop. Damages feared heavy. injuries reported as crews battle the blaze. In Persehal Tijuries, Pa, Jan 10, a jury awards 20000 in favor of F Marion against Philadelphia Iron & Co for severe workplace injuries after a mill accident crushed a worker’s skull.
At Bethpage Junction the Deer Park accommodation train derailed after being struck by a train-wrecker who tampered with switches. Engineer Burtsell and fireman Dotsell died. passengers suffered serious injuries. An investigation showed deliberate sabotage caused the wreck.
The San Francisco Bulletin notes California winter differs from eastern snows with early frosts, muted color in evergreens, and quiet woods. First rains arrive, trade winds fade by May, bees persist, and urban sanitation hinges on winds and rains.
An unnamed narrator derides dull listeners who dampen storytelling. He recalls a trip with Gibbon and Gregg during which Sansage, a pompous exponent of “cast iron facts,” hampers a lively tale with his overbearing intellect. Sansage aspires to Congress but ends up Overseer of Highways after a landslide defeat.
A group aboard a train recounts a rambling joke filled with quarrels over names and isothermal debate. Sausage finally delivers a story about Adam and Eden, as the three others rail at each other and plan a humorous confrontation at Salt Lake City.
The article explains how atmospheric conditions distort astronomical observations. It cites Lord Rosse's 6000x telescope and notes the moon would appear only thirty-nine miles away. Prof. Newcomb likens views through air to seeing through running water and argues closer, direct observation would improve clarity.
A man from Massachusetts killed a rabid dog in the afternoon on the Soran of pene end ulbe streets as frightened people hurried away. He picked up the dog by the neck and slit its throat with a penknife, declaring that’s how it’s done in Massachusetts.
Jim Terry of San Antonio persuaded a loyal publisher to issue a poetry collection. He called the publisher often, speaking for hours. The publisher finally quipped that Terry reminded him of his book, and asked in what respect. He answered, I can’t get rid of either of you.
Frederick Page Cobham arrives penniless, thrives in oil ventures, woos Philadelphia shop girl Miss Lillie Pauline. He buys gifts, secures engagement, funds her wedding outfit, marries Thanksgiving Day at her home, then settles in Philadelphia near Fifteenth Street. They begin a prosperous, unclouded marriage after a rapid courtship and early investments.
The first Territorial Fair of Arizona closed recently with strong attention on Native displays. Indians presented vegetables, dried fruits, beans, corn, and wheat winning top premiums for Indian wheat and a modern plow. Domestic utensils, canteens, rattles, and war gear were shown.
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