13 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1890
Page
1
A garbled column discusses eyes with many expressions, crime trials, poetry, German pork imports, crop reports, a King of Spain dining incident, a fly discovery, and a lengthy account of pirates and Congress deaths, mixing diverse items from culture to politics.
Epitome of the Week reports Senate action on tariff amendments and an emboldened conference on river and harbor measures. It notes House filibuster, Virginian election, and a memorial for John Tate of Reeh vows. Included are casualties from railroad incidents, weather impacts in New York and Canastota, and nominations in several state conventions.
Widespread disorder sickened Europe and parts of Asia as mobs attacked cities. Destitution rose in Scotland due to hooded violence. Cholera outbreaks spiked with multiple deaths. security forces fought rioters in Spain and other regions.
The U.S. Senate reported a bill to sell corridin lands for school purposes in Pelieamn Wisconsin. The Interior Department Lands inquiry on lines with Northern Pacific and other companies faced no action in the conference. discussions noted but no decision reached. Reports also describe unrest in White settlements near Kone Valley, fatal railway accidents near Albany and East Dubuque, and other dated items from early 19th century U.S. news.
The Indianapolis gathering of 1820 delegates adopted a platform denouncing trusts and mob influence, backed Governor Harrison’s administration, endorsed Speaker Reed, and set slates for statewide offices. Key nominations included Thompson for permanent chairman Landis for permanent secretary and a full slate for Secretary of State Auditor Attorney General and others with Walker and Prusler among top nominees.
An excerpt from Minister Mizner's letter to Captain Pitts describes orders to surrender General Barrundha to Guatemalan authorities. The missive states Barrundha is an enemy to the republic and life protection is guaranteed, with detention and official actions referenced in the internal dispatch.
Part of the crew of the poaching sailing schooner White were rescued by the steamer Karluk after a foggy two day drift in Russian waters. Sixteen men remain missing as two boats surrendered to Russian officials on Copper Island.
Minnesota Democrats nominate Thomas Wilson and F. W. Durant for governor while M. Owen withdraws. they adopt credentials and resolutions and discuss tariff policy and reform. The Kansas Democrats renominated Robinson for governor and Danta for lieutenant governor, showing unity in a split era.
Train wreckers attempted to derail the St Louis and Chicago fast express near Old Troy New Hamburg bridge as ties were wedged on the culvert. The engineer stopped the train and danger signal saved passengers. shots were fired at the lookout, but no one injured. Police and rail officials investigated as two Knights arrested for alleged ties to the scheme.
Ex-dadge Christianey died Monday evening at 6 30 after a long cancer illness. Born in Tohnecowa he moved to Muuree Michigan and built a statewide reputation as a Daily Hunt attorney and editor. He served as state senator, gubernatorial candidate, national Republican delegate, and Michigan Supreme Court chief justice candidate before becoming United States Minister to Peru. His later years were fraught with poverty yet he maintained life insurance payments.
A Black Hills & Port Pierre passenger train collided with a fallen track span ten miles from Piedmont, derailing the engine and injuring 15 to 20 wrecking crew members though none seriously. Passengers were shaken but safe as wrecking trains cleared debris.
Chicago district groups back Jackson Park and Lake Front for the fair after a lengthy vote. National and local officials debate site costs, land, and government consent while committees plan logistics and potential Midway Plaisance expansion.
The census bureau lists Illinois towns with population changes over the decade. Elgin rises to 17 429, an increase of 8 642. Avora shows 19 634, up 7 761. Rockford reaches 33 889, up 10 460. other towns include Belvidere Sandwich Sycamore Galena Dixon and Peoria area communities with varying gains and losses. A separate report notes a stage robbery near Auburn California and a labor meeting clash in Ashford, with police dispersal and injuries.
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