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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
7
The week reports suicides in Philadelphia and Ohio. fires destroy Worcester Theater and Philadelphia depots. Coastal storms, tornados, and hail storms cause damage. rail accidents, drownings, and murders occur across multiple states. International events include executions in Bulgaria and floods in Austria. political and social figures are noted with several appointments and incidents.
A mix of historical notices on finances and public figures. The text mentions a cash value estimate of currency coins totaling 722,000,000 dollars and deaths from accidents and suicides. It notes political results in Kansas and Illinois, a record-setting voyage to Queenstown, and disasters in Bohemia and across the Atlantic. It also reports a German coal strike ending and a public building ceremony in Michigan.
The report summarizes actions by the Illinois Senate and House on various bills. It notes approval of a joint resolution granting honorary titles to Highlands Park Military Academy graduates, and expenditure findings for the Governor Ogiesby era. It lists appropriations for the Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago, Joliet penitentiary, Soldiers Orphans Home Normal, and memorials to General Logan, plus law revisions on interest rates milk bonds and jury practice. The record shows many bills advanced or passed, with adjournment dates and procedural details.
The Worcester Theater was destroyed by fire shortly after three this morning. Explosions followed as the rear of the building collapsed and the Bay State Hotel nearby suffered damage. Firefighter I C Burbank was injured by falling debris. Guests fled with luggage as Faust performers Leta Morrison and company lost all their belongings.
The Army Manufacturing Company, a maker of ladies fine cloths in Kennington district, has made a general assignment. It employs about 400 hands and faces liabilities over 8200 000 with assets estimated near 140 000 in goods and 200 000 in mill property. The firm hopes a temporary embarrassment and full settlement through prudent management and time.
The note outlines estimates of gender balance in Washington 20 000 more women than men. It cites 1 865 foreign offices under the State Department and 1 900 Smiths in the U S postal service. Massachusetts illiterates 8 percent of the population. Tax talk centers on banning Sunday baseball in several states. Kansas exempts sugar plants from tax until 18 percent to urge sorghum growth.
Probate Court April term notes a sanity inquiry into Thomas Roach and order for commitment to state hospital. May term sees appraisers appointed for Wm M Hamilton estate, final reports on Enoch Sawyer and others, notices published, and letters testamentary issued to Livingston Roberts for the Roberts estate with bond.
The Henry Republican notes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh. The ad claims it treats the disease constitutionally by affecting blood and mucus surfaces. Proponents offer $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and invite testimonials from readers.
A Sunday storm drenched the city with rain and hail at 12:30. A lightning flash struck the Lloyd homestead, causing roof and porch damage. The four Jonkine sisters and their brother Reubon survived unharmed, while trees and homes in the area sustained impacts.
A 19th century piece argues ambitious clerks must self teach beyond routine duties. By seizing small tasks, copying letters, and observing details, a boy rises from errand boy to bookkeeper through persistent self improvement and initiative. It emphasizes balancing work and recreation.
A short piece from the Chicago Tribune features a husband planning a birthday gift for his wife Marla. He notes her back has suffered from removing his boots and presents a new item to ease her daily burden.
A medical ramble extols the nervous system as the most wonderful part of man and links brain derangement to headaches dizziness and sleeplessness. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a universal cure available at Dr Powall's Drug Store. Fox chasers recount a long river chase with six dogs pursuing Sir Reynard, ending after midnight with the fox holed.
W B Whiffin editor of the Democrat leaves Monday for Seattle Washington territory. He is accompanied by an invalid niece on the trip to visit a sister he has not seen for years. The Republican offers best wishes for a safe journey and much pleasure.
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