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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1885
Page
6
Reports from Winnipeg to Washington detail the abduction of Law Frence Brainerd, robberies in Linn Creek, cyclones across Indiana Michigan Missouri, and deadly wrecks. Fires, crimes, and market fears trigger warnings, with deaths among sailors, a Chinese mine tragedy, and a looming financial panic amid broad weather and shipping losses.
Reports cover a Chicago tariff reform convention in November, a resignation of Pension Agent Misa Sweet, and replacements by Marion Mulligan. New York and Massachusetts parties announce governors and anti liquor platforms.Obituaries and society reunions note Rear Admiral Livivaston death and the Army of the Tennessee gathering in Chicago with honorary Mrs Grant.
The article notes the death of a figure named Davis who died by self-inflicted power and identifies him as John Karloff son of a Russian nobleman driven to suicide by unemployment. It reports treason cases against Captain Couch and Oklahoma boomers were dismissed in Wichita Kansas on the eleventh. A Dansville New York meeting saw Clara Barton pledge to take the voter’s oath.
Reports indicate on the 8th favoring a peaceful settlement between Spain and Germany while bullion moves from London to the United States. Other items note Louis Riel’s possible execution, smallpox fears in Canada, ship collisions, floods in Bengal, and cholera counts in Spain.
Reported cholera cases and deaths in Spain and Italy. Fraudulent township orders in Indiana totaling about 260000 dollars. Post office burnings in Washington state averaging 100 per site. Severe weather damages crops near Canton Mississippi with fatalities from lightning. Lynching following a Mexican assassination near Tombstone Arizona. Yellow fever deaths near Guaymas Mexico and infected port status. Big Bear sentenced to three years for rebellion. Fatal fire kills three in New York oil factory. Concord Massachusetts marks 250th anniversary. Resignation of Minister Ketuny acknowledged by Secretary Bayard. Drowning of two married men near Rockland Massachusetts. Seattle mob attacks Chinese workers. Stage robbery near Fort Custer Montana. Chicago lawyer Exxny A. Storns found dead in Ottawa Illinois.
The September crop report notes hot dry August except in Louisiana Mississippi and Florida with boll shedding and drought damage. Spring wheat impaired by August weather in the Northwest while winter wheat prospects show little change. corn remains strong. A deadly cyclone at Washington Court House Ohio devastates the town with seven known dead and over fifty injured. relief funds activated and widespread destruction reported.
Old Haverhill Academy reunites Whittier era class members at St John Rectory in Beverly Farms on September 11 1885. Seventy six year old poet Johannes Greenleaf Whittier born December 17 1807 is named as oldest survivor among thirty two. Oliver Wendell Holmes sends a congratulatory letter from Beverly Farms praising Whittier and the school’s legacy.
General N A Miles reports Arapahoe and Cheyenne cattle enterprising herds will leave Indian Territory within a month. He assigns an officer at each post to guard cattle and to separate any Indian property, ensuring no clash between cattlemen and tribes. High water and washed bridges have slowed movement across streams.
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