23 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1887
Page
1
The poem describes a bee as a cheerful worker and tax levier. It praises the bee’s industry collecting nectar and hoarding wax through sunny and cloudy days. It contrasts toil with fatigue from idleness and ends by noting work brings purpose.
A rough mill crew at Woodland's mill chafes at Lubber Dick the tramp who is hired after outwitting the bully Dan Chambers. In a blaze set by the locked tramp, Lubber Dick rescues Chambers' son Arthur from the fire, dying in the effort. Chambers learns the truth and is humbled, changing his outlook on life.
Miss Mary Iveson of Columbus Georgia is touted as the nation s only successful insurance agent with annual profits in the thousands and a spotless record with policy holders.
A New Orleans special reports an explosion in Dominick Messina's grocery at Enghien and Dauphin streets trigger ing a fire. The Messina family, including the husband wife and four children, was trapped above and perished in the flames. Firemen attempted rescues but failed.
A large reunion in Mexico Missouri drew about forty thousand veterans from both sides. A grand parade led by Union veterans on the right and a long line of societies followed. One hundred cattle were barbecued in a grove north of town and meat was served at large pits. Afternoon speeches praised both sides as the two day reunion concluded.
A New York dispatch reports John Most the Anarchist applying for naturalization at the Count of Common Pleas bureau. He stated belief in the Constitution but would resist laws he deemed unjust. The chief clerk refused to administer the oath, warning of court correction if mistaken. This marks the first such refusal on those grounds.
President Diaz delivers a lengthy message outlining Mexico's progress and foreign relations. He notes friendly ties with the United States, denting private complaints as minor consequences of close neighborly contact. Independence Day celebrations occur with pomp and splendor.
A Kyle dispatch reports three masked highwaymen robbed a Lockhart and Tul in stage Monday night near Kyle. Three passengers surrendered valuables and the driver lost his watch. mail pouches were untouched. Suspects likely linked to the Marchaca gang. posse hunts roads toward Mexico.
Baltimore dispatch reports a double tragedy in Huntingtown Calvert County. Edward Coolidge, a farmer, cut his wife’s throat after failing to shoot her and nearly severing her head. He then wounded his sister fled, cut his own throat, dying after kissing his two young sons. Jealousy blamed for the murders.
Imports of gold into New York for last week reached 8 081 630 dollars. E and Wheeler and Co of New Haven filed their balance sheet liabilities two million dollars assets six hundred thousand. Jewish synagogue roof collapse in Chicago injuring two fatally. Governor Gordon signs wine room tax measure. LaSalle glass works Bridgeport Ohio destroyed by fire with heavy loss. Joseph Peters Furniture Co St Louis burned out. Col Green B Board of Roanoke College dies in Salem Va. Riot attempt by about a dozen negroes at Clarabell Fla halted. Ogwen to distribute 100 dollars to Mitchellstown victims relatives. Gordon and staff depart for Philadelphia for Centennial. Hazelton Pa reports 25 000 miners strike for 15 percent raise. Lieutenant Governor Waterman presides in California. Lynchburg Halifax and Durham Rail to be built. Two men die in well near Clark's Hill Edgefield S C from gas. Louisiana molasses arrival in New Orleans earliest ever recorded. Duffy and crew killed repairing Bellaire bridge. Nevada Bank changes place James G Fair becomes president. Governor Bartlett of California dies in Oakland at 63 from kidney disease.
New York Yacht Club defender Volunteer defeats Scotch Thistle in a tough trial race under 30 mph winds. The triangular course covered 38 miles with a 10 mile beat home, showing Mayflower’s early sail but Volunteer wins per America's Cup committee aboard Electro as officials note no corrected times due to unmeasured yachts.
A freight and passenger train on the Augusta and Knoxville road derailed on a bridge over a canal near Augusta Georgia. Nine cars plunged into the canal and were crushed, yet no injuries occurred. The accident halted traffic as a new bridge is built and trains resume in two days with passengers being transferred.
The Vedas, sacred books of Brahminic religion, are believed to date back as far as 2000 B C and are about 3900 years old according to the source.
A woman and her child were run over and killed by a down Port Royal train near Martin's Station. The engineer attempted to stop but could not prevent the instant deaths as the bodies were mangled beyond recognition. The husband, at home nearby, witnessed the tragedy.
The first convention of the American party met in Philadelphia to nominate a national ticket with about 150 delegates. W Horace Hepburn was chosen chairman and J M Nunyon secretary. A dispute over refer to resolutions caused a blow up led by George F Edgar. Ex Senator Pomeroy addressed the delegates amid enthusiastic reception. The convention adjourned with plans for a larger turnout tomorrow.
A Troy dispatch reports Charles B. Ide, a First National bank book keeper, embezzled about 18000 by duplicating drafts and hiding them in the bank ledgers. He confessed the loss occurred in Wall Street and will likely receive no prosecution with partial restitution from relatives.
Secretary Bayard said he was surprised by a British claim that the government ordered a seizure halt of British sealing vessels in Alaskan waters. Seized weasels remain in judiciary custody awaiting court action to determine legality. Negotiations with Britain on 1818 fisheries continue with no appointments yet made for negotiating aides.
Black recommends added clerical staff to handle Mexican pension claims and freer provisions for pensioners. At year end 1900 400k on rolls including army and navy invalids and widows, war survivors, with 55,194 new pensioners and 2,707 reinstated names. Pensions paid totaled 73,469,581 dollars, up 9,669,750 from last year. 1,091,200 claims filed since 1861, 676,948 allowed. Next year appropriation asked: 79,045,230 dollars, current year 78,701,20.
A Jacksonville committee with Senator Call presented an invitation to President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland to visit Florida. They hope a visit during his southern trip or, if not possible, on February 22 during the Sub-tropical Exposition. The President doubted this could fit his southern tour but would consider the matter seriously.
Offerings of 412 per cent bonds to the treasury aggregated $5,175,900 with prices from 107.98 to 110. Acting Secretary Thompson accepted $4,199,500 of the bonds at prices between 107.08 and 108.74.
A Columbia dispatch reports two enslaved men on Dr W A Shands plantation near Tylersville Laurens county were seized from their homes by six disguised white men and whipped in a brutal assault. The motive remains unclear though the men are described as quiet and inoffensive.
A hunter recounts a near fatal encounter with a large cinnamon bear near Sunlight. Charles Huff, a skilled guide, tracked a trap-stealing bear, faced a sudden rush on a snow sodden slope, and fired an unaimed shot that killed the bear at close range.
The Weather and the Crops report notes colder than normal conditions from Dakota to New England, warmer in the Gulf States to the Ohio Valley, and above normal in California’s Sacramento Valley. Frosts hit the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, Wyoming, and Maine, with drought impacting Tennessee and South Carolina crops.
A Chester New York dog meets its master at a creek a mile away every Saturday night without guidance. Bath Maine setter serves a knitting owner at dinner, bringing yarn to her feet. McAllister the illusionist tricks Indians with a money trick from a dog and is blamed for the animal’s death. A Chicago dog barks when groceries fail and a late egg basket is found at home as the dog signals the shortage.
A remark contrasts White House etiquette with a royal custom in an African kingdom where approaching the throne involves presenting a double fist to the king. The gesture, explained by Aryosy, expresses a wish for the ruler’s strength and well being.
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