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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1889
Page
2
The United States and world news item notes Montana reports favorable crop and cattle conditions despite water shortages. Widespread rain improved outlook. Gallatin Valley and Jefferson Madison Valleys cited. Canada wheat prospects good. China fires devastate housing and casualties.
Reports from across the country describe a bustling fall trade with stronger activity in Cleveland and improving collections in several cities. Wheat prices edge up amid drought damage in Dakota and uncertain gold markets shadow exports, while presidential appointments list several new federal officials and appointees.
Terrific boiler explosion at Weashingston Covirl House injures many and kills several. An overheating boiler, low water, and an inexperienced engineer are cited as causes. The accident hurled the boiler 150 yards and the firebox 100 yards away.
A fragmented report describes the National Committee meeting where Willard Mahonene chairs the regulere committer and Met. Ttrady represents other edté, concurring in the committer's action. The piece shifts to a disaster on the Sa venenatt River where the excursion steamer St Nicholas burned, killing several and injuring many as 500 colored passengers aboard trailed Tybee bridge. The wreck caused panic, drownings, and a dramatic, deadly scene. Nearby Lincoln Nebraska reports gas fatalities as four men from Mount Sterling and Lincon areas die after inhaling gas from a water closet. The story also notes legal and ecclesiastical controversies around New York Archbishopric gifts and a consolidation push by Mulys and Comingan to unify cultural-gun companies in Ohio and Indiana.
A garbled report lists embezzlement charges against a treasurer in Cobannin County and a public bond of 5000. It notes the death of miner Cartwright in Topeka with family division of property. Surveyors led by Frank M Brown plan a Colorado River railroad from Denver, with drownings of Bruno and two boatmen. Accidents include wrecks near Shamokin and fatalities from a railroad incident. Reports speak of a canal project, lynching pair in Wyoming, and various disasters, weather, jobs, and legal notices.
A severe flood crushes parts of West Virginia and Ohio with unprecedented river rises. Drownings occur along the Kanawha and Little Kanawha valleys as railways and bridges wash out. Morristown and nearby towns suffer heavy loss. dozens dead, many missing, and widespread property destruction across farms, mills, and household structures. The storm reaches Enterprise and Lovington areas with wrecked steamboats and trains, while crops and timber losses mount. The postmaster scandal report notes systemic certification tampering and improper appointments amid investigations.
The Northern American Salt Company filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State Franklin Woodruff, Thurber, Wilhew Hagard, and Charles Berger named as trustees. Capital stock 311 0H shares. Principal place of business in Wasaw, with operations in Meigs, Tuscarawas, Qiju, Masuo, West Virginia, KenU and Rice counties, Kansas, Hidalgo County Texas, St Clair, Huron, Soylanw, Hay, Losco counties, Michigan. Thirteen trustees listed for the first year include Wellington R. Burt, Franklin Woodroft, Boraca K. Thorber, and A. Hard.
At the National Educational Association meeting in Nashville Bishop John J. Keane opened with Cardinal Gibbons paper on whether Americans should educate children under denominational aims. Keane urged Christian basis in schools while Edwin D. Mead of Boston accused Rome of aiming to pull children from public schools. Keane denied papal political aims as he defended church influence in education.
Careful investigation shows the letters recently picked up at Supefurt Ont aimed to resell a mystery reflection with a body found in whirlpool rapids and link to the Cronin murder in Chicago were inventions of special correspondents. The tale of an attempt to steal the Lady of an unknown man buried at Welland is declared false. The International Labor Congress at Pane reports its organization completed with Allemane of France and Browner America elected joint. Bowen urged punishing emigration for dishonest misrepresentation.
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