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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
7
A stranger forced entry into Russell Sage's New York office demanding one million dollars then hurled a dynamite bomb. Sage was burned but survived. three clerks were killed or badly hurt as the blast wrecked the room. The suspect was arrested and believed insane. Sage reported he was carried to a drug store for treatment.
The shooter died instantly from the concussion. Broker Washington Connor was seriously hurt in the blast. The building’s second floor was ripped apart and Russel Sage’s office was wrecked.
Rio de Janeiro reports growing antagonism between the Brazilian state and Catholic Church over salaries and loyalty. Clergy accuse the government of hostility to religion while officials push to end federal support for church establishments as salaries go unpaid and altars sit vacant. Papal nuncio Mer. Spoiverin to report to the Vatican amid tensions.
A switchman named Turney on the Illinois Central narrowly escaped death when a freight train's wheels ran over him after he stepped between two coal cars. The wheels instead pushed his body along several yards, leaving him bruised and gashed but with no broken bones or serious injuries.
Telephonic reports describe a fatal morning collision at East Thomas Connecticut on the New York and New England line. A eastbound steamboat train struck a freight train at a crossing, killing six instantly and fatally injuring others. the passenger engineer is among the dead and traffic is blocked. A wrecking train and physicians rushed to the scene as cars burned after the impact. The Long Island express was on the adjacent track. the open switch is blamed.
New York on December 4 an association to protect bicycle owners forms amid rising machine thefts. A city fence trades repainted machines and resale to buyers, while evidence and convictions have been hard to secure. The plan includes a national network with detectives to recover stolen wheels and prosecute thieves and receivers.
The Fund for the Victims of Russian Tyranny in New York reports about 70000 raised to aid Hebrew families fleeing oppression. Donors from $1 to $100+ arrive daily, with Treasurer Leiman collecting ongoing subscriptions as the committee plans to use funds over the next year or two.
In Loxpon on December 4, the divorce division of the high court of justice drew a huge crowd as the Countess Russell pursued judicial separation from Earl Russell. Inside the court the atmosphere was tense with anticipation for sensational testimony. The jury later ruled for the respondent Earl Russell.
A violent storm raged overnight in Jamestown North Dakota with strong northerly winds and heavy snow drifts. A snow plow assisted a train on the Jamestown Northern branch as residents brace for widespread travel disruption and freezing temperatures. The area reports several inches of snow, falling mercury, and gale conditions.
In a London court Sir Charles Russell counters the countess's accusations against the Earl and Professor Roberts. He contests violence claims and portrays the couple's disputes as intense but not criminal, noting debts and hostile rhetoric amid a strained marriage.
Dwight, Illinois physician Dr. Leslie E. Keeley outlines a long standing method he calls the discovery and treatment for addiction. He notes 800 patients at Dwight and a ten physician corps while denying public formula disclosure and stressing patient liberty under care.
Blair suffers a major blaze spreading rapidly in windy conditions. Blair officials asked Omaha for help. Chief Gailigan said local crews would take hours to arrive. Six blocks destroyed later reports indicate broader damage and high winds.
The price of oil advanced 2 cents to 32 1 4 cents a barrel, surprising traders. The Standard Oil Company holds about 25 million barrels in Ohio fields and may seek higher prices to stimulate buying, while two thirds of the region is under Standard control and broader state production could resume with future moves.
A wall collapse at the Shepard building in St Paul traps ten workers under ruins. Fifteen men were pulled from the debris. ten died, five injured. Contractor Wilcox died among the victims. Wounded were taken to the city hospital or Great Northern freight house as crowds gathered.
An official report to the Chinese government from General Nycht in the Kinchow district says he met and defeated the rebels on November 27 and 28 with great loss. Leaders and sixty rebels were killed. Dispatches from deho and Tien Tsin note suppression of revolt and dispersal of rebels.
Early today a large fire engulfed buildings along Exchange Street near Jersey City’s new Pennsylvania Railroad depot. Telegraph offices ticket offices and the terminus area suffered heavy damage while surrounding structures burned out of control. Losses are expected to be substantial as authorities battle the blaze.
Fragmented dialogue shows Ragged Mike arguing with a Real estate agent about renting a house on a narrow crooked street. The exchange hints at street conditions and a desire to live there, with rough threats overheard.
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