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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1888
Page
1
Reports from major cities and towns describe widespread Thanksgiving observances with church services, union gatherings, and charitable dinners for the needy. Notable events include President Harrison and President Cleveland participating in services, and convicts pardoned in observance. Roving coverage mentions Atlanta crowds, New York and Boston observances, and regional fair activities.
Preparations for a worldwide centennial celebration marking the death of Charles Wesley, eminent poet and hymnist, are underway. Committees invite prominent ministers and clergy across the United States and England to participate in central weekday meetings, with sermons or memorial services on Sunday December 9. The memorial service is non sectarian and open to all evangelical Christians.
In Detroit Michigan Bishop Foley rebuked Polish leader Anton Diuzi after a visit to the Polish quarters. DuiGi had stirred unrest since Father Kolsinski left. The bishop, with Vicar-General Joos and Father Dombrowski, reassured Poles and promised sacraments and continual visits.
Warriioo Dec 1 defend ants in Robert Johnson versus E V Miller have perfected an appeal to the Supreme Court from the district court decision of September. This marks the fifth time the case has been to the high court and could reach seven trials since 1877. Original calves were valued at 45 but litigation costs reach about 29000 with no end in sight. Children of Fortune Miss Fannie Keeling heir to a South American estate valued around 3 000 000 after an uncle’s death. She is in New York handling the matter. Ottawa conductor James Valanstine inherits a Scottish estate valued over 1000 pounds due to a relative’s death. He will travel to Scotland with a Kingston lawyer to manage his interests.
Wayman Button, white, under death sentence for the murder of Peter Harwell, was rescued by a large mob of masked men who broke jail doors and took him away Wednesday night. The Governor refused clemency after petitions, and a $1000 reward was offered for Sutton's recapture.
A man named Danth admitted guilt in the murder of Herr Huelzberg of the Hamburg American Packet Company. The body was found in a trunk at Banken dock. Danth attempted suicide, was found with three thousand marks, and is taken to Hamburg for investigation.
An elderly man named Vanderpool died from burns after a kerosene lamp exploded when plaster fell on it in L Erabic on Wednesday night. A neighbor was badly burned while aiding the victim. ten buildings were destroyed and losses near 20000 dollars. Canadian mail theft investigated as several registered letters disappeared from West Ottawa amid a Grand Trunk shipment.
Mrs Julius Beck home on East Front street burned out early yesterday with total loss estimated at 11000. Evidence indicates robbery followed by arson to conceal the crime.
Washington reports outline President Cleveland's next Congress message to reassert tariff aims while reviewing administration questions. It cites foreign relations, civil service reforms, postal service improvements, navy rebuilding, land policy, and Pacific railroads as topics, with a possible extra session looming.
A forthcoming session will tackle abolishing contract labor in Wisconsin prisons. A legislative committee visited New York to Illinois prisons, reporting in favor of the current contract system. Members diverge on full abolition vs reforms, with opinions split among Keogh Sagler and Hooker.
The body of Mrs. General Sherman leaves for St Louis on Thursday night with her family and others. Services in St Louis will be simple with a rector officiating and a draped College Church, Grand and Lindell avenues, to host the ceremony before interment at Calvary. Pallbearers include RP Tansey General Pope Henderson Noble and others. low mass and choir sing during the rites.
Farmers around Weston north of the city raised large cabbages for Toledo Cleveland and Chicago markets. A grower trust set minimum prices and buyers shunned the crop. The cabbage crop failed and buyers went elsewhere leaving growers with stock to bury or carry over to spring at about two cents per head.
Rumor runs through Chicago butter trade that oleomargarine manufacturers have bought Elgin butter output to push butter prices higher. Dealers say prices rose from 35 to 45 cents in a week with talk of reaching 60 cents, risking hardship for consumers.
A meeting in Oklahoma La formed the Oklahoma colony to defend settlers rights and inform the country about the movement. The group will locate newcomers free of charge and petition the President to allow settlement for large herds held there illegally.
A riot in a Savannah black district left two police officers and a white man gravely wounded after a clash sparked by alcohol. Police faced a mob that assaulted McMurray and Cronan, tore through a residence, and left several injured as 2000 to 8000 people dispersed. A later murder of a negress by her paramour near the riot site heightened danger in the area.
Godfrey Korbe a school-teacher and Mim Elle Ray daughter of a widow living with him near Nevada Missouri were attacked on the way home. Korbe later killed himself after claiming two strangers abducted Mim Elle Ray. The body of the young woman was found with evidence of a struggle. authorities suspect an assault and murder.
Maxnqustts Mich December 1 Eight men are missing after a shaft fire at the Calumet Hecia mine in Michigan. The blaze began around 1 10 o clock last night with heavy smoke. four Italians two Austrians and two Finns are among the lost. The mine remained open at the time and is feared to be disastrous. names have not yet been learned.
The piece argues that newspaper interviews misrepresent public opinion, favoring practical insight from working women over literary figures. It notes three million employed women, cites pro suffrage views from activists like L M Barry and Clara Barton, and condemns sensational coverage of White House residents as privacy erodes. It contrasts Northern and Southern women opinions and ends with a moral about public judgment and Jesus Before Pilate artwork.
The freight conductor is a senior brakeman with supervisory and clerical duties. He records train data and times, ensures brakemen regulate speed, and watches operations. On long runs he faces complex time calculations and delays from passenger trains, often sitting in the caboose with timetable and watch.
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