02 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1895
Page
1
A local advertisement proclaims John Gray's Corner offers the best hose value in Logansport. It claims direct factory purchase for cash to eliminate middlemen profits and urges customers to visit promptly.
The Breckinridge Heard confrontation in Congress was settled by mediation led by Goodnight Berry Dockery and Hatch. Heard withdrew his remarks after Breckinridge apologized, the row was quelled, and the record was deleted. Ike Hill used the mace to restore order as Crisp faced a tense moment.
During a heated session Breckinridge and Heard exchanged insults as security intervened. Breckinridge apologized claiming he called Heard an insolent scoundrel while Heard defended his partner and described a tense exchange over possible district bill retaliation. The incident ended with both men seated and the speaker restoring order.
Secretary Carlisle says no public financial announcement will be made, with ongoing consultations among Carlisle Olney and Bissell while Curtis heads to New York. A historical ledger notes $12,032,282,000 paid over thirty years since 1865, supporting the president’s debt argument.
The treasury reports on Jan 31 total public debt at 1 646 827 487 with 684 323 710 in interest bearing debt rising 5 155 580 for the month. Cash in the treasury totals 761 470 332 with gold 97 353 776 silver 507 087 384 and paper 140 87 456. Demand liabilities total 116 867 028 leaving a cash balance around 144 ho.
The senate discussed monetary policy and a cautious approach to rider legislation. The District appropriation bill dominated the session while a navy bill conference report was approved. In the House a scuffle between Breckinridge and Heard drew attention before peace was restored. A Pacific railroad debate and a request for information on Hawaiian aid followed, with district matters continuing. Nominations for postmasters were sent to the senate. In Salt Lake City gold discovery near Little Cottonwood excites miners, with Gold City laid out and prospecting continuing despite heavy snow.
John M. Carrere of New York declines the Treasury Department supervising architect job. He cites excessive responsibility and insufficient authority, noting there is too much work for one man and that designing should be trusted to private architects.
In Jasper county eight heavily armed men have been seen trading horses and forcing lone passengers to surrender any horse. They operate openly for several days, and remonstrance is useless due to their numbers and threatening appearance.
One hundred twenty eight miners quit work at Moneaqua Pennsylvania due to Superintendent White's refusal to reinstate a discharged miner. The stoppage starts February 2 as workers protest the action.
Mayor Dugan reports a letter from Kas Argentine seeking Lulu Brans com, who fled from her home years ago, with claims of $10000 in cash and a share in her father's estate awaiting her. She was found in a Butte lodging house under the name Bessie Poole.
From Cabul reports indicate the Ameer of Afghanistan has definitively decided to visit England in the spring if his health remains sound. He intends to sail for Yokohama and then proceed to the British Isles.
In Cucago the Debs trial opens with Eli Perkins testimony linking Gepper and Edgerly to mail obstruction. Cross-examinations yield little. defense lawyer Geeting seeks rights to cross, but Darrow ultimately to perform the defense cross. The judge rules and then revises, preserving Darrow as lead examiner.
The court limited cross examination of Geeting as 500 strikers disrupt a Illinois Central night mail train at Riverdale. Witnesses described threats to engines, severed semaphore wires, and calls to abandon locomotives amid a whisky trust trial delay. Government witnesses condemned acts by Gooper McDonald and others as indicating violence in the case.
Bradstreet's summary notes widespread trade depression due to uncertain financials and gold withdrawals. Four of twenty staple prices hold steady while live cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, oats, pork and lard soften. Iron and steel rise 15 cents per ton, with growing demand for car and wagon iron. Textiles show little change, textiles demand varies, and foreign woolens stay active amid cautious outlook.
Springfield report notes that after the journal reading in the Senate the governor sent in nominations. The synopsis covers legislative proceedings and the intro of nominations, signaling the start of a new round of appointments. Dr Julia Smith is named in the record as part of the listed individuals.
The state Board of Health gains a new member to replace James McFuntrich as his term ends. Dr. Julia Holmes Smith of Cook County to join the University of Winds board of trustees succeeding John H. Bryant. A bill to shift judgments against delinquent taxpayers from May to June advances to third reading. An anti-pool sales bill is introduced. Dudley calls for a seven member committee to inspect the insane hospital at Anna and is adopted. A DI bill to allow fraternal insurance by religious societies is introduced and both houses adjourn for a trip to the Chicago drainage canal.
Miss Winnie Conlin of Dalton City rode unconscious on a freight train for about seven miles before falling from the pilot. She suffered a fractured skull and was found near Bethany by the following passenger train crew who took her to safety. The incident occurred after a church visit and only a shawl and veil remained with her.
The Michigan Senate passes a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment requiring an educational qualification for electors amid strong equal suffrage sentiment. The legislature also considers $81,000 for a new assay building at the state mining school in Houghton and $80,000 for two years of school operating expenses. A separate joint resolution proposes banning intoxicating liquor manufacture and sale. Wisconsin news notes Upham appoints H. C. Adams as state dairy food commissioner and other financial plea actions.
The steamer Ludington, en route Milwaukee to search for the Chicora wreck, failed to reach St Joseph harbor. Sighted four to five miles off at 3 40 pm, then turned toward Chicago due to ice between her and shore. A signal code was prepared for shore contact, but none were sent. Hundreds waited at St Joseph docks.
The official inquiry into the Elbe foundering will probably be held in Bremen as charts indicate 126 feet deep where the ship sank. In New York the list of the lost rises to 341.
The New York Sun notes velvet ribbons with jetted edges for hats and dresses, open embroidered chiffons in white and black mourning hues, and a Frenchinspired bird motif for hats. Moire gauze and crepons appear in evening wear, with white roses, ivy, and spangled velvet crowns prominent in millinery. Ostrich feather trimmings, astrakhan trims, and bandeaux with chenise fringe trend in gowns and bonnets, while silk petticoats grow extravagantly trimmed with lace and brocade. High fashion includes hand painted dresses, landscape medallions, and portraits threaded with diamonds costing 2,000 per meter.
The piece describes various jewelry items including crystals cut into horse heads, steeple chases, and pins. It notes Pomeranian and collie dog brooches in diamonds, gun metal card cases with monograms, and announces Napoleons bronzes and Napoleonic fans as empire symbols.
INDIANAPOLIS February 4 The house passed bills abolishing the state natural gas inspector and requiring electric street car motors to have vestibules and hedge fences to be kept trimmed The gas region lawmakers argued the inspector’s report on diminishing gas supply harmed investment The house postponed action on a state boiler inspector bill The session also discussed building and loan association expense funds and insurer bills The senate adjourned to visit state institutions Temperance bills including Nicholson’s receive regional support and opposition. In Anderson on February 2 Christians Myer Mary Walters filed damage suits against Alexandria Mining andExploring Co seeking 15000 25900 and 55000 dollars after a September 12 natural gas explosion at Calloway block Nang
The educational committee from both houses toured the Terre Haute State Normal school and returned by 5 p m. A banquet for over 150 leaders followed. Speakers included ex Secretary Thompson President Parsons Senator McLean Judge Mack and Trustee Murray Briggs. A bill seeks extra funding and many pledged support.
Jeffersonville report says August Nowack and his children Emma age 8 Josie age 4 and Birdie age 3 became ill after eating pork bought from a nearby butcher. The family ate lunch and August Nowack grew worse by 4 pm and a doctor was summoned. His condition is described as grave.
In Shelburn, Feb 2 a joint meeting of citizens and miners discusses capturing John Easer, who killed John Finklestein last Wednesday night. Easer is tracked through the old mines, with Prude offered 390 to enter but he declined. If no other method appears, starvation pressure may be used.
William Rogers opened his Indianapolis saloon at 5 a.m. when two masked men wearing heavy overcoats burst in. One held a pistol to his head while the other rifled pockets, taking $176 before the pair escaped.
Indianapolis reports the new hospital system for the Big Four railroad now operative. All 500 employees who are injured on the job will be treated at company hospitals free of charge. Central hospital is in Indianapolis with branches in Cleveland Cincinnati Whitewater Sandusky and Cairo. Marion reports a death by hanging found near the city identified as Henry Renaldez the German tailor. In Lafayette a suit filed by South Dakota attorneys Kumler and Gaylord seeks 430000 from William Taylor father of the late state treasurer W W Taylor on his bond.
In Marion county court a decree confirms a permanent restraining order against Indiana county treasurers from collecting taxes on Western Union Telegraph’s 100 percent valuation increase approved by the state tax board. The piece also includes an unrelated note on cost and preparation of cologne recipes from Good Housekeeping.
A simple jewelry case described for traveling uses a piece of eider down 10 inches by 6 inches finished at the back with silk. A gathered silk bag 3 34 inches wide is attached at the lower end with two side flaps meeting in the center.
A distraught figure proclaims herself a living picture as a mob closes in on a murder suspect. The crowdtightens with anger while the accused confronts the throng with defiant words amid a tense stand-off.
A New York Journau note records Fran’s unanimity in naming the Duke of Orleans during the late troubles of the young pretender. The fragment reflects editorial stance and historical context without graphic detail.
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