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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1891
Page
6
Paris dispatch details a May Day incident at Fournies where six women and several men were killed and about twenty wounded by troops firing Lebel rifles after stone throwing. The event provoked massive popular uproar and near-siege conditions with cavalry patrolling streets.
Earthquakes were felt in Contecook Keene Concord Manchester and Meruse New Hampshire and a fireworks factory in New York was destroyed by fire with three workers fatally burned and two seriously injured Tim Crabtree and Jim Jackson of Middlesborough Kentucky reportedly perished in a separate incident The National Educational Association plans its annual convention in Toronto July 14 to 16 railroads offer half fares for teachers The day also reports a Pittsburg eight hour strike with carpenters stone masons and bricklayers among those demanding shorter hours and higher pay ongoing across multiple states with various local actions and fatalities.
President Harrison travels through Monterey Santa Cruz and San Francisco at the start of a Western tour. Monterey hosts a grand floral welcome and street gardens while San Francisco banquet scenes feature 300 citizens. The journey continues through Grants Pass Medford Albany Salem and ends with crowded receptions and speeches by officials and volunteers.
In land, Me workers quit over delivery rates after demanding 31½ cents instead of 21½ cents. Messages are delivered by teams. Duluth Wisconsin plumbers walk out demanding 3 dollars and eight hours.
A seven story block on Seventh Street below Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh burned last night. The blaze caused about 600000 dollars in property loss and destroyed Christ Methodist Episcopal church and the Pittsburgh Female College. The fire alarm prompted a full response as the upper block was gutted and several businesses including Grocers' Supply and Storage, a pork packer, and various ware rooms were lost or damaged. A Columbus dispatch notes Ohio coal mining differences resolved for the coming year with 70 cents per ton in Hocking Valley and varying scales elsewhere, along with a nine hour day rule and wage policy adjustments for 1892.
London reports from Buenos Ayres describe Chile's turmoil under Balmaceda. Scarcity of food, mass arrests, and outrages mark Santiago and Viña del Mar as insurgents gain ground. Prices soar, workers wander, and many detained or shot on orders amid wartime chaos. Also notice Maine liquor law amended penalties take effect for single sales.
Meadville Pa May 4 three Delamaters waived hearing and posted bail of 300 dollars each after arraignment on embezzlement charges by John Kelling who had 200 dollars in the bank when the assignment was made. A fourth Delamater is in Chicago. Court sessions begin May 11.
The report surveys events from Berlin and beyond including a Reichstag ballot result in Geestmunde district with Wismark elected, grain shortages in Venezuela, shifting English mood over alcohol, and Japan preparing a vast exhibit budget. It also notes Peru planning an exposition in Lima and transporting to Chicago, and various nations invited to a Chicago exposition.
Lincoln Neb May 5 Just before adjournment the Nebraska supreme court rendered a judgment of ouster against Governor Boyd in favor of ex Governor Thayer in the Thayer Boyd quo warranto case. Judge Norval wrote the opinion with Judge Cobb concurring and Judge Maxwell dissented. Boyd counsel will seek a supersedeas and appeal to the U S Supreme Court claiming naturalization is a federal issue.
A May 4 incident at Lessenring No 3 ends with John Mohan killed during a dark escort to work. Deputies at the scene opened fire mistaking Mohan and three bosses John Agnew Hubert Gray and Barney Callahan face murder warrants.
In Wilkesbarre on May 2 nine year old Reuben Kachlein led a horse to a crossing to test if it would scare at a train. As the locomotive neared the horse bolted down the grade and dragged the boy beneath. the pilot connection threw the horse back allowing the engine to pass and kill the boy.
Michigan would be divided into 12 Congressional districts per the Patrons of Industry plan. New York Senate adjourned sine die, World’s Fair Appropriation bill killed after Assembly amendments. Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill prohibiting Pinkerton detectives in the state.
The Department of State in Washington reports a Rome telegraph dispute over a Rudini note to Secretary Blaine. It quotes Rudini criticizing the use of a telegram and asserts the telegram was not confidential, with copies sent in facsimile to prove the error in Rudini’s claim.
R G Dun and Co weekly trade review notes overall improvement in business across major cities. Wool sales are light, retail is aided by milder weather, and leather is quiet though boot and shoe wholesalers show renewed demand. Pittsburgh iron and glass activity rise, Cleveland remains slow, Detroit manufacturing steady, Cincinnati dry goods brisk, Chicago grain and meat markets mixed, wool prices firming yet producers seek higher wool clip prices. Overall, great industries strengthen though wool and shine trade face price uncertainties.
Fires sweep Lehigh Gap to Bowmans Pa and threaten South Mountain Iron lands at Pine Grove. East End Long Island burns from East Hampton to Sag Harbor with 8000 acres torched. May's Landing New Jersey reports 75,000 dollars damage as pine belt and deer woods are destroyed along the Philadelphia and Erie Ist road. Fire teams battle Ludlow and Wilcox mountains and rail corridors near Johnsonburg and Ridgeway.
Fire discovered in the Opera House block owned by W Fisk Conrad. Within a half hour the entire building burned down. Ground floor tenants were Mrs McCann with millinery goods and Charles Conrad with clothing. Building valued at 20,000 dollars, insured for 11,000. Mrs McCann’s loss 2,000 fully insured, Charles Conrad’s loss 1,000 also insured.
The Rev Dr George W Bothwell, pastor of the Congregational Church on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, died at Brooklyn Hospital after two weeks of extreme suffering from inhaling zinc cok into the bronchial tube. Several surgical attempts failed to remove the obstruction.
A long known cave near Mercer is being boomed as a rival to Mammoth. Forest fires rage around Smethport causing heavy property damage. 3-4 million feet of hemlock logs burned. Eight fires in New Castle this year caused 26,000 in losses. At Oil City Charles Sweethelm Jr 23 committed suicide by chloroform after bride’s death. Greensburg capitalists lease 1800 acres near Jeannette to convert to lumber. Fires near Houtzdale quelled by rain. Ten year old Christopher Stoltzfus crushed by roller near Lancaster. A tobacco store fire in Johnstown destroys First Baptist Church loss about 50,000. Four McDonald children burned to death when lamp toppled as parent away. John Griffith of South Oil City dies after falling from window amid illness.
Harrisburg May reports from Secretary Thomas J. Edge of the State Board of Agriculture indicate wheat should rise above a twenty year average due to favorable seeding weather and soil prep. Oats area below twenty year average at about 1,250,000 acres with dry spring delaying growth. Grass and hay prospects depend on continuing rain, with hay cut expected near 1,700,000 acres barring extended drought.
A devastating fire in Altoona Pennsylvania on May 4 destroyed Wolf Bros. and heavily damaged the Behm Rising Sun and Arlington hotels. The Dougherty Ickes tobacco shop suffered water damage. stables and the Patriotic Sons of America hall were burned. Estimated losses reach 50 000 for Wolf Bros with 10 000 insured, total fire losses about 10 000 more with 25 000 total insurance. The blaze was suspected arson.
The new tariff law relating to the abolition of special taxes on tobacco took effect May 1. Steamship firms in New York previously protested to Treasury Secretary Foster over bearing the costs of immigrants held for emigration. Foster issued an order forcing the companies to cover these expenses. The piece also notes expected retirements and potential succession among Justices Field and Bradley with Western justice changes anticipated.
In New Orleans on May 5 the grand jury presented a lengthy 1000 word report to Judge Marr detailing the Hennessy killing and the acquittals of the alleged assassins. It cites failures of justice and notes 6,000 to 30,000 citizens in a spontaneous protest, with unclear guilt among the participants.
Government to erect a building at Chicago for the Columbian exposition and appoint commissioners. Magdalena steamship lines to offer reduced rates. President of Honduras declares his government will participate in the fair.
George Kramer was arrested on suspicion of knowing how the Morrisania Breworks fire started after four girls died. He faces homicide charges and a violation of section 456 of the consolidated act. Separate notes report a 10,000-volt transmission by London Electric Supply to Grosvenor substation from Depford. Other items include a cow tail energy claim, and social customs in Yauxee Mexico with fathers paying for tickets. A Vermont jury took three days to verdict a boiler case, noting a low water level during card playing.
Prices listed for apples, oats, rye, flour, hay, and beans show varied bids. Notable entries include Timothy hay wagon turnout at 31.3, Navy beans 2.30 to 2.35, and White Clover hay 3.0. Wheat No. 2 red quoted near 15, with regional references to Baltimore and Tallgw.
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