05 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows dated rail timetable notes for Lorain and Wheeling line with times around 7:00 pm and 12:30 pm, plus scattered codes. Names and exact routes are obscured, leaving uncertain travel details.
San Francisco reports claim that Simonds, linked to Cronin's Chicago murder as the furniture purchaser, is in the coast region under the alias Morris Wish. Investigators tie him to Walsh and two sailors. Chicago police press for timelines while Clan na Gael adherents suspect Walsh as the suspect. A Chicago coroner inquiry recounts officer Moore's remarks amid threats from Irish groups. On July 2 Culixco reports Kunze's arrest, alleged to be connected to the Carlson cottage murder plot, as Cap Schoerler seeks a statement from key witnesses.
A New York sourced report says Standard Oil check will be for 4,500,000 barrels of pool oil at 9 1 2 cents, closing Friday. Negotiations led by T. W. Phillips W. J. Young and John L. McKinney produced a favorable conclusion amid big shut down, with profit praised for producers and faith kept by Standard.
George W Wright a noted city figure is reported $10 800 short in his accounts as supreme treasurer of the Order of Tonti and a warrant for his arrest is issued. He also holds roles with multiple orders and storage firms amid a $40 004 shortage with a surety bond.
Chang Wastiscros and Jime company purchase The Eseniry and plan to rename The Sunday Capital The Simdiay Capital after a week. The Sunday morning issue of The Evenme Capital will publish as the new title. Stank Waterloo, editor of The Critic, will stay to finish consolidation and then return to Chicano where he arrived last February for temporary charge.
A Norfolk and Western train wreck near Thaxton Virginia after a washout leaves at least five dead with many injured. Passengers and crew account for crews from Roanoke Lynchburg and Abingdon. Coast guard and medical teams rush to the scene as crews tally missing and burned victims.
A July 31 storm dumped heavy rainfall in Titusville causing two feet of floodwater to sweep three miles of streets. Homes, cellars, and sewers flooded. rafts carried residents to safety. East Titusville suffered property damage and a boy was rescued after a near drowning. Assisted by fire alarms and emergency crews amid extensive disruption.
A July report notes that talk of a marriage between the Prince of Wales's son and the Emperor of Germany’s daughter provoked mixed reactions. Parliament and the treasury prepare for possible provisions, with opposition from Labour members and expected votes next Thursday as officials seek to clarify the situation.
Leading Boston capitalists Hebert J. Chapp and Gar field are said to have bought local lighting firms including Brush Fleetdle, Polison Amitel, Hiauss Electric, and Thomson-Horston. Officers deny graft while negotiations proceed toward one consolidated company under new management.
Cresco reports Kunze's statement about meeting Dan Coughlin May night, driving to 172 North Ashland Avenue, Burke to Chicago under guard, and a possible attempt by conspirators to intercept the train. Clan-na-Gael influence cited. authorities vow tight guard and safe delivery.
In Cucaco on July 8 reporters learned no new Cronin case developments. Judge Longenecker said little had emerged after talks with Detective Palmer and Luther Latha Mills. If new evidence appears a special jury may be used, to avoid resubmitting all testimony. Burge extradition hearings in Winnipeg centered on Ver Persen testimony about Burke hiring a wagon to move furniture from Clark Street to the Carlson cottage.
A garbled obituary notes the death of Dwight Woolsey of Dale coltene aged unspecified. The text references marriages, leases, and various scattered proper nouns across New York and Philadelphia, with unclear dates and local events, lacking coherent details.
Augustus J. Ricks of Ohio named United States judge for the northern district of Ohio. John G. Parke, superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, placed on the retired list after forty years as an army officer. Promotions in the engineer corps follow Parke's retirement, including Houston to colonel and others advancing. Examinations for assistant surgeons yield four qualified candidates.
Severe storm hits Johnston station six miles north of Washington as a 82 000 barrel oil tank burns from a lightning strike. Fire threatens adjacent tanks and workmen shoot the burning tank. No other tanks yet ignited though danger remains.
A rider named Mills, known as Enchelockey, was killed after being unseated from his horse Willie Ding during a race at Spain. Authorities report the incident occurred amid the event in Selerum with the crowd and officials responding promptly.
The marriage day for Princess Louise and the Earl of Fife is July 27 at Osborne. They will honeymoon at Upper Sheen House and travel in Scotland afterward.
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