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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
2
The piece notes that prominent Republicans back bimetallism as sound international finance. It reports a false rumor of virulent diphtheria in the city, clarifying only one case and no spread, and mentions a legal ruling in Thompson versus Paskell over a falling sample case with Judge Shaw finding Thompson negligent.
The piece argues the coal strike harmed the public and miners lost wages while operators profited from high coal prices. It notes the railroad strike targets Pullman and his cars but public and roads suffer more, as Pullman’s contracts may pay regardless of service.
The Pullman Strike, ordered by the American Railway Union, halts most western rail traffic as unions boycott Pullman cars and railroads refuse to handle them. Chicago managers refuse union dictates, triggering widespread worker layoffs, shop closures, and freight paralysis while local passenger service to Bureau remains. River traffic surges as towns along navigable streams gain transport options. If the strike endures, canal commerce may shift to general use.
Obituary of Warford Bonham of Steuben township aged 72 with details of birth in Ross county Ohio and life in Illinois and Iowa, funeral notes. then report of a drowning death at Toluca Lake as George L Ball, 33, of Toluca, went missing while swimming with friends and was found dead after hours, coroner's inquest verdict of accidental drowning and funeral proceedings.
A Woodman banner was awarded to Whitefield camp by Henry camp for having the largest procession. Music, solos by S A Worley, and speeches closed the day. Races included road, foot, wheelbarrow, and three legged events with cash prizes. Balloons and fireworks were delayed due to a railroad strike. Neighbor Davenport of Security camp attended.
The deceased leaves 262 acres of land, all but 20 acres in one body, forming an estate. He leaves a will.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to all helpers for a stand success. Special thanks to Mr Neice for use of his grounds and to Mrs Townsend for cream candy.
Marriage notice from this city on July 4 at the M. E parsonage lists ALMEIE PLANE and TA LONGMAN of 2 Lot the city and Tunedhattha WBa sanawe with M HON WRPHINGTON and MARGARET NORTON of Whitefield Corners in Corning, Iowa.
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