16 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
1
A ten day embroidery sale arrives in Logansport featuring Trish Paint English and Scotch effects with Galcons and double edges. Ladies are invited to view the designs and call to see them.
In Minneapolis the Hayward murder trial moves with Blixt’s doubt about visiting acquaintances after the crime. Erwin Beams cross examines the witness, exposing a possible third party. Wilson’s surprise testimony links Miss Ging to Goosman’s rig, reshaping the case as Mrs Naegle and Charles Bartelson add time context while Bradstreet notes mixed January earnings and price movements.
The article details Harry Adams and Edward Angell discussing life insurance papers and loan arrangements related to a tragedy. Adams testifies he saw a bloody rig two days after the incident and noted a bloody hand mark on a rib, while attorney Angell prepared documents for signing during the deal.
Ex Representative H. H. Weller owned farm near New Hampton Iowa. A fire started by nearby Chicago Great Western railroad damaged hay valued at 200 dollars. Insurance paid 100 dollars. company then sued to recover that amount. Judge Fellows ruled against Weller, awarding the insurer the paid sum. Supreme Court appeal pending.
Chairman Caldwell of the Western Trunk lines committee departed for St. Louis to issue a circular outlining the agreement reached at the passenger agents conference. The boycott against the Union Pacific is lifted and the Oregon gateway is opened, with the division basis returning to that used before November 1, 1891.
United States Minister Gray's body departed Mexico at 9:00 a.m. for Indianapolis, with Mrs. Gray and Bayard Gray. President Diaz accompanied the bier with soldiers, ordered flags at half mast until crossing the Rio Grande, and paid a condolence visit to the legation.
In Indianapolis Judge McCray refused to dismiss the indictment against Freeman D. Somerby former supreme justice of the Iron Hall. He argued lack of jurisdiction and failure to prosecute but the court upheld the state. Somerby has never been arrested nor presented to the court and the motion to dismiss was denied.
Bloomington Feb 16 Preston E Eagleson one of two colored students at the college won first honors in the oratorical contest among four competitors.
The Illinois Press association wrapped up its Chicago gathering with officers named for the year. C. D. Tufts leads as president and W. L. Eaton as first vice president, with G. B. Bentley and T. A. Fritchie as vice presidents and J. M. Page as secretary. An Interstate Press League was formed with seven state members and will meet first on the third Wednesday in September at the Lexington hotel.
Springfield dispatch reports a bare Senate quorum on February 16, delaying business as lawmakers adjourned early and prepared to return after a brief recess. The brief session reflected a restrained legislative day with limited votes and routine proceedings.
A bill by State Senator Sippel proposes taxing inheritances of ten thousand dollars per cent for first degree relatives, rising with closer ties. Hanrahan’s civil service bill cleared favorably. A Cleveland veterans stance drew a heated House vote and a resolution was sent to the federal relations committee. The insanity as divorce ground bill was reconsidered and a teachers pension fund bill was introduced as both houses adjourned to Monday.
The Michigan House, 54 to 33, moved to submit a constitutional amendment raising state officer salaries, then reconsidered and tabled the measure. In the Senate, bills were introduced funding a statue of Governor Blair, abolishing grace periods on commercial paper, creating police matrons, reforming women’s prisons, and using Abbott voting machines in statewide elections.
In Madison on February 16 the assembly ordered the feeble minded home bill to a third reading and passed the Chickamauga monument bill with unanimous vote. ONeills arbitration board bill was laid over for next Thursday. The senate killed the salaried labor commissioner restructuring bill while reporting favorably the tenure and retirement of justices. Both houses adjourned until Monday evening.
Special reports from south Georgia describe a historic winter storm with fruit and vegetables killed and livestock dying. Thomasville reports sleigh traffic for the first time in the city’s history while Savannah and Darien endure the worst storms ever recorded. Florida line areas see full fruit losses and cattle losses from the cold. South Georgia snow reaches three inches in extreme areas.
Fire at Lieter and Peterson flouring mill in Rochester destroys ten thousand bushels of wheat and valuable machinery. The Chicago and Erie railroad pump station also damaged. Total loss estimated at 23000 with insurance of 5000 from Millers National and Millers Mutual and 3000 from other grain insurers.
Anderson Feb 16 Suit for 10000 damages filed in circuit court against the Alexandria Gas company by Mr and Mrs Lewis Baptiste Griener over the death of their child. They allege improper piping and failure to furnish gas caused the death.
The forecast from Washington on February 16 outlines 24 hour weather for Indiana Illinois Iowa and Michigan. Indiana and Illinois expect fair weather with northwesterly winds. Iowa is slated for fair weather with a slight warming trend in the extreme northwest. Michigan should have fair weather.
Women led by Mrs Helen Misker national treasurer of the WCTU gather at Mt. M E church to present a petition to President Cleveland and Congress for total prohibition of intoxicating drinks. The mass petition claims 6 000 000 signers many from the United States and appeals for a world wide moral movement.
Fragmentary text references a future concept traveling globally and facing various planners around the world. The readable lines are incomplete and do not specify a clear event, person, or organization.
Washington notes a possible delay in extending the filing deadline as House and Senate fight over a resolution postponing April 15. Commissioner Miller urges keeping required questions to identify taxable citizens, risking defeat of the extension if amendments remain. House leaders press to drop or modify the inquisitorial items amid opposition from tax advocates.
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce submitted a report favoring a Senate region proposal for a preliminary examination of a deep waterway between the Great Lakes and the ocean. It recommends appointing a commission to confer with Canada to select the canal route and outline potential treaty stipulations.
Washington notes report the senate limited debate to business, completing the postoffice appropriation bill while near mid-session on the agricultural bill. Amendments to the postoffice measure were defeated by large majorities as the day advanced.
In a statement to the Senate, the postmaster general discusses Hill's Feb 12 resolution on reg post offices in New York, outlining the present administration's stance and the adopted actions. The remarks address administrative changes and their implications for local offices and policy.
Admiral Carpenter reports Charleston reached Chefoo after rescuing fourteen missionaries. Yorktown was sent to Shan tung's south coast to aid the missionaries there.
The president recognizes Mr. Peterson as consul for Denmark at Chicago. The action extends to Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Iowa Kansas Missouri North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming and Utah.
The Mariposa brings Honolulu dispatches through February 8 reporting Queen Liliuokalani likely to be convicted after her private diary as key evidence. She denies knowledge of the uprising and argues the commissions referred to cabinet ministers. Sentiment favors punishment with possible release on recognizance. deportations and native clubs linked to annexation plans noted.
Omaha dispatch notes Union Pacific coal freight reduction and loss of free transit cars in Indianapolis reports. It details Nebraska and national legislative activity including Nicholson local option bill forward motion, 2 cent per mile rail fare push, insurance rate debate, and a joint Republican caucus following adjournment.
The passage argues that the Republican party remains pledged to the gold standard and national banks. It claims a large U.S. majority supports expanded silver coinage and urges Democrats to uphold the party’s traditional gold and silver doctrine to secure a decisive victory.
In Austin on February 16 a man from New Braunfels jumped from a fourth story window at the Avenue hotel. He fell onto an awning and was pulled into a room where he shot himself in the head. Investigators found that he had sealed cracks and turned on the gas in the room.
Evansville February 16. The receivers of the Peoria Decatur and Evansville Railway deny a New York report that they issued an unfavorable report on the road’s physical and financial condition. They say a full report is being prepared and will not be completed before March 1, but have given no details on its nature.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on February 16 Peter May a Black farm laborer shot and killed W B Lyle overseer of a large Cheatham farm after a dispute. May fled eluding arrest as buckshot from a shotgun caused instant death.
Gowrie Iowa February 16 A railroad bridge carpenter named Sellers was instantly killed at Darton when struck by a Northwestern freight train He was hurled about forty feet from the track in the fatal incident.
Abbreviated telegram reports Li Hung Chang, recently restored to favor, will travel to Japan to negotiate peace. Obituaries note Charles Fairman of Shurtleff College, Stephen H. Velie Sr., and Rev. R. A. Aramast ed. in Illinois. A Mount Vernon barracks lease to Washington is debated in Congress. Pauline Markham gains $800 from a benefit. Susan B Anthony turns 45 at a New York reception. Missouri Senate opposes the old vagrancy law and repeals it. Philo Martin, killer of Eli Stillwell, is hanged in Kansas City.
For corrosives such as corrosive sublimate ingest white of egg and milk in quantities. For oxalic acid give chalk lime or magnesia freely with water. For caustic acid give tablespoonful of salts stirred in water.
Discussion focused on a salary plan with sentiment largely in favor. At Senator Cranar's request action was postponed until his fee bill could be printed and read.
The body of former Indiana governor Gray, who died in Mexico City, will be buried in Union City, Ind. His son Pierre learned of his illness by telegram. The report covers Gray’s journey, his wife’s illness, and details of his life and death.
Danville Feb 16 John Sexson once jailed for the Hiram McDonald killing now says another man, Charles Patterson, struck the fatal blow. Sexson alleges Patterson years earlier urged him to take the blame, threatened both would be hanged if Patterson faced trial, and claimed Patterson perjured himself to shield a bad reputation.
Louis Breste's saloon in Anderson was wrecked by a natural gas explosion after gas accumulated in the cellar. Bartender Henry Ditmer suffered severe burns. The incident marks the fifth explosion in the gas belt that week.
Jeffersonville February 16 Harry Crane a former fire department member was discharged by Chief Huckleberry and in a subsequent melee attempted to murder him with a hatchet. Crane fled on hoof and wagon after disabling a reel carriage and triggering an alarm before being captured two miles away.
In Vincennes February 16 a grand wedding occurred under odd circumstances as Lulu Antleitner daughter of Louis Antleitner wed John Allen her father's hired man. The marriage followed a bitter parental opposition and a later paternal pardon. The couple then returned home.
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