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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1892
Page
12
In Crebbs Osage mine disaster near here eighty five men escaped through an abandoned tunnel and forty were rescued by buckets. At dawn ten bodies were recovered and many more were believed dead as 223 miners remain unaccounted for with rescue efforts ongoing.
In Crawfordsville Indiana two weeks ago a group of boys mocked Minister Mr Johnson by staging a ghost scare on his way home from a church meeting. The prank escalated when the coffin actor sprang up and taunted him until the preacher struck him in the face. The youths are identified as sons of farmer C P Coughlin and face public humiliation.
Boston reports the American Bell Telephone Company has perfected a long distance line capable of transmitting whispers clearly over five hundred miles. In Queensstown a steamship Regina sailing from New Orleans December 3, towing the disabled British steamer Lisadoff City from New York December 17, was sighted off Kinsale head. Dresden issued 40000 distress warrants this year causing more bailiffs to be deployed.
A Milwaukee freight train wreck occurred about two miles from Sheldon Sutines Ia. The foreman PLT. Sutines allegedly suffered a fractured head while in charge of stock for Myron Miller. A broken rail caused the crash.
A well dressed woman posing as an aunt to Mrs Whitney visited Scoller Co to view diamonds. After an alarm, police traced the thief, later arrested as Mrs Henry Von Phul, wife of Henry Von Phul, once a sugar planter. Her family says she is insane and not responsible.
A lonely western pony used by Dr. Miller astonished a betting crowd in Memphis as a rope and sand trick allegedly pulled 200 pounds for ten feet. Bets totaling 85 000 dollars plus 160 acres were laid before the animal’s “test run” on a smooth turnpike. The doctor claimed the feat is a repeated trick and led the pony back to the stable.
The Senate privileges and elections committee set Tuesday for the Cingrett vs Dubois case in Idaho and Thursday for the Davidson Call contest in Florida. Debate arose over Texas Senator Chilton's appointment before Reagan's resignation. No action on Hill or Brice. Public Buildings and Grounds committee to report favorably on bills previously passed by the Senate but stalled in the House.
Lord Randolph Churchill arrives from South Africa bronzed and manly. He is greeted warmly by Lady Churchill, formerly Miss Jenny Jerome of New York, marking a cordial reunion.
The British steamer Crystal collided last night with an unknown schooner near the Tyne. The Crystal foundered shortly after the collision and its crew were saved.
A typewritten pamphlet circulating in high circles attacks the prince of Wales Lady Brooke and others. It alleges private correspondence from baccarat cases and claims Doncaster and Tranby Croft meetings. The affair involves Lady Beresford Marlborough house and a threatened public scandal.
In Springfield troops guard the court as Arkalon reinforcements arrive. The sheriff dismisses most deputies leaving three to watch prisoners. A picket lines the courthouse while a preliminary exam for the accused is set for Thursday in Liberal. The prosecution will be led by County Attorney James K Beauchamp and Judge Ellis of Pratt defends.
Mrs. Astor prepares a lavish private dinner in New York styled after King Charles II era. Beefeaters guard, a historical minuet, unique favors, and costumes rushed by leading designers for a party seen as the metropolis’s largest private event.
A Buffalo report confirms the sale of most U S type foundry firms to an English syndicate. Lawrence S. Mott says the total investment runs about 18.0 million, with New Jersey incorporation and a 20 million capital. Twenty five foundries are under option, led by Edward F C Young as trustee, with Central Trust as financial trustee.
British cabinet meeting led by Lord Salisbury decides Prince Abbas, eldest son of Tewfik Pasha, should become Khedive of Egypt without a regency. France is expected to protest while Sir Evelyn Baring seeks to pacify the sultan. Also notes stock packing totals in Western packing district and legal notice of saloon-indictment practices in Pennsylvania.
The president will issue a proclamation under the reciprocity clause to suspend free entry of sugar molasses coffee tea and hides after January 1 1892 unless reciprocity with Austria Hungary Colombia Haiti Nicaragua Honduras Spain Philippines and Venezuela is reached. The attorney general's opinion fixes duties to take effect on the proclamation date and a future date cannot be named. Secretary Blaine informs diplomats of a March 15 proclamation if no satisfactory arrangement is reached.
Indiana Democrats hold county conventions to select the new State Central Committee. They may endorse ex-Governor Isaac F. Gray for president at the national convention and back various governorship hopefuls. Rep. Bynum reportedly plans to resign his seat in Washington to run for the governorship.
Philadelphia leaders decide Harrison delegates will not be sent to Minneapolis. They fear divine sentiment favoring the Harrison camp will not motivate candidates in most districts. Federal office holders may influence interior delegates for renomination of the president. A separate item notes Parker C. Leonard’s arrest for misappropriating funds from a clearinghouse and a new Republican paper debut in Eckery.
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