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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1882
Page
2
A collage of brief items covers a Boston canal charter bid by Count de Lesseps ally, rail and ship accidents, bank fraud, fires in Burlington and Philadelphia mills, a spike in stock panic in Wall Street, drought crop estimates, and notable personal misfortunes and deaths amid a chaotic week system.
United States census figures show 4 923 451 persons ten years old and upward unable to read and 6 296 958 unable to write. Other items note rail traffic between Rock Island and Chicago, fire destroys Ontario Cotton Mills in Philadelphia, timber land purchases in Kentucky for shipbuilding, and a new three cent letter envelope stamp concept.
Deputy Governor Mizton Coessner of the Soldiers' Home in Washington died of apoplexy. Several political and judicial figures died or faced events, including professors Hunny Drarmr and Tour Low Weed, Judge Jungs J. L. Caldwell, and Rear Admiral J. Blake ly Greighton. A Vermont bill sought state revenue from corporations. the Senate blocked a cigar ban. The National Grange endorsed electoral reforms in Indianapolis and planned next sessions in Washington. Contests and appointments crossed states as claims totals and hearings unfolded.
Labor congress at Cleveland plans to urge delegates and unions to refuse purchasing cotton goods bearing a protected Pacific Miles trademark. The push targets boycott of branded textiles to apply pressure toward shared labor goals and organize solidarity across unions.
The bulletin notes student disorder in Kazan prompting university closure, a wreck off Magdalen Island with loss of several crew, and an accidental Madrid gunpowder explosion injuring soldiers. It cites a Cabral beheading in Copenhagen, Spain’s indemnity talks with the U S, Italian moves on Egypt, and other incidents including a Perth wreck and a London trade conference.
A late 19th century note reports President Arthur opening the Tux Garfold Fair in the Capitol rotunda on the 25th with brief remarks. Other items include a Milwaukee wreck where a cedar paste loaded schooner Capsized near Point St Ignace, losing the captain and four crew.
A November 21 fire at a four story building at Calendar and Mason streets in Providence destroyed the Melvin’s La Joly dye house and neighboring shops. Two girls rescued by a firefighter. Emma Garrett and Bessie Cobb killed. Mary McSarly and Thomas Mann mortally injured. eighteen others seriously hurt.
The Treasury and Comptroller summarize the Decal year ending June 30 1882 debt expenditures and coin currency distribution national state and savings banks hold bonds totaling hundreds of millions with shifts since 1880. Gold exports imports and coin stock changes are noted along with mint reports and regional holdings.
A biographical sketch of Thurlow Weed details his early life in Cairo New York, political ascent in Rochester and Albany, leadership of the Whig and Republican factions, key roles in elections, and his death surrounded by family. It notes his daughters Harriet and others, his long public influence, and a million dollar estate.
Supervising Architect James G. Hill reports year end figures for the Treasury on public buildings in the West with detailed expenditures and closing balances. It notes large repairs at Cairo Indianapolis and San Francisco and upcoming rental needs for customs offices in several cities.
Cameron Hay an aged Warren farmer vanishes from his home at midnight after a large local search. His body is found in Scotland after sending a telegram to relatives seeking Bentthum’s return to America. Nevada steamer will carry the corpse to Warren for burial, leaving locals baffled by the events.
John Ray and George White were convicted of burglary in Sprietield, sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Springfield hosts the state temperance convention January 16–17, 1883. Local news covers pranks, suicides, arson, accidents, court actions, and cherry-picked stats from Chicago to Philadelphia.
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