22 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1889
Page
1
Report from Purcell and the Oklahoma line recounts Boomer movement toward the promised land with 30,000 onlookers watching from neutral ground. Troopers intercept stampedes while Captain Hayes weighs arming the line amid ominous silence and looming clashes. An Ohio chaplain preaches against arming, urging restraint as boomers crowd trains bringing Texans and other desperadoes into the border town.
A town circular warns outsiders away as the Oklahoma Legion and Purcell International Improvement Company vie for land claims. Armed members patrol Purcell while gambling houses boom and horse auctions draw crowds amid expected cross border activity tomorrow. trains will depart at 11:30 with border crossing at noon.
A frenzied rush by boomers toward Oklahoma sparked by wild cross river crossings. Officers battled crowds, five boomers wounded and one killed in clashes near Purcell as gambling houses emptied and streets burned with gunfire as a railroad bridge threat looms. Cavalry guards the Canadian river as the stampede roils into the night.
The Chicago Times Special reports final exodus preparations in Purcell Oklahoma Territory before the invasion. Wagons are overhauled supplies bought guns inspected crowds gather at the public square with speakers like Judge Green addressing open town site questions. Over 30,000 camp outside Oklahoma awaiting dawn to move up the land.
Tonight marked the last chance for travelers bound for Oklahoma to depart by noon tomorrow as the Union depot filled with a diverse crowd. The Santa Fe operated two regular trains and an 11-coach special, while the Rock Island also dispatched a large contingent of cars.
Report describes three to four sharpers boarding Ok! trains to gain trust of carloads of boomers and recruit a colony with a common fund. The plan failed to gather, but pickpockets used the scheme to size purses and concealment. No arrests yet.
The article explains the 1866 cessions by the Creeks and Seminoles totaling over 5.4 million acres at varying prices, intended to relocate friendly Indians and freedmen. It outlines the Springer bill of 1889 and the division of Oklahoma Territory areas including the Cherokee Outlet, the No Man's Land, and unoccupied Indian Territory totaling 11.58 million acres.
Montreal April 21 Morrison the Quebec outlaw finally captured after defying authorities for a year. He fired on the pursuing constables at his father’s log cabin near Marsden and was shot. uninjured officers returned fire and Morrison was taken to Marsden by special train. The crime he faced involved shooting an ex United States marshal in Sherbrooke during an arson arrest attempt.
Senator Quay met with President in two visits within 24 hours and left with optimism over a Pitt station postmaster appointment and a likely Pennsylvania customs post in the Treasury. He signaled a possible easing of his opposition to Postmaster Field and hinted broader concessions, including minor posts abroad.
Ex Senator A M Lybrook reports a dire scene in Patrick county after last week's forest fires. Hundreds are homeless and destitute with no fences or houses to protect crops and plantations. Aid from abroad is awaited to survive until next crop.
New York hotelkeepers form a public comfort bureau to aid visitors for the centennial. They will publish requests for lodgers, collecting addresses at Union Square and sending lists to Travelers' Association. President Merrifield states this action assists applicants left unaccommodated by police and committee delays.
In Youngstown on April 21 John Stam baugh Jr Myron O Wick Henry Stam baugh Tod Ford and other local capitalists announced control of 4556 acres across Maxt county. The group plans extensive farming activity and mentions investments in multiple parcels and improvements.
Massachusetts voters faced a decisive prohibition ballot with both sides conceding an amendment defeat. The outcome hinges on stay-at-home voters and potential party realignments as Republicans risk alienating Prohibitionists and Democrats push to shape the result. The article notes projected negative majorities and intra party tensions.
A large fire in Atlanta at the Jackson Building housing Well House Paper Co Dun & Co Aaron Haas and various offices caused about 150000 in losses. Captain Jackson, Well House Sons and Dun Co. each tally sizable damages while others report substantial financial hits.
A Central Iowa line mixed train wreck near Berwick Indiana last night left two men dead and three injured when a wheel broke over a Cedar Creek bridge. Two cars plunged into the creek and caught fire burning the bridge. Conductor Colvin was killed instantly.
At a Waverly Hall gathering in Curiaco Lucy Parsons urged enforcing the Constitution, arguing it grants free speech and the right to bear arms. She opposed critics who claim the document is flawed, insisting liberties come from enforcing the law and that without arms behind the ballot, men remain slaves.
In Younestown on April 21 the Circuit Court voided J. J. Miller of a $20,000 verdict against the Pennsylvania Company for injuries at Wampum, Pa. Judge Laubie said local juries historically grant large railroad damage awards, noting past $14,000 verdicts and urging restraint to avoid becoming a land of gold for injury suits.
At Twelfth avenue and Washington Minneapolis, scab drivers sparked a riot as two street cars derailed by missiles. About 500 with 28 arrests, police stoned, several hurt, citywide service halted after officers were pulled from other lines.
New York officials pledge to crack down on criminals during the centennial. Inspector Byrnes vows to rearrest any thief freed in court and deploy 145 officers to guard hotels depots and transit hubs around crowds during the celebrations.
Mary Lantercht a 30 year old Norwegian domestic in Lockport was sent to Buffalo Insane Asylum on a doctor certified maniac diagnosis amid religious fervor tied to a revival at the First Presbyterian Church. She refused sleep and food and had to be restrained during a train transfer as crowds fainted nightly and she sought to shed her blood for sinners’ redemption.
The British steamship Pins Branch arrives from Rio de Janeiro via Barbadoes. Captain Hutchinson reports yellow fever raging at Santos and Rio Janeiro with deaths reaching 100 per day.
A Sundard oil tank burst spilling about 40,000 barrels into the river near Liva. The oil flowed overnight and caught fire today as workers remove fences and timber along the stream to prevent further spread.
A Catholic congress will convene in Spain to press for the Pope to resume temporal powers. Reports from Liszon detail the Danmark disaster rescue and the Missouri's assistance, with 42 crew and all passengers safely arrived, while engineers and officers face recovery and relocation.
April 21 Vienna reports serious rioting as tram car drivers strike. workers in sympathy block streets and clash with police. A force suppressed disorder, many injured, about 100 rioters arrested, swords used, mobs threw stones, Socialists favored by crowds in suburbs.
In Fabearragh thirteen families evicted again after returning home. Barricades stood as police faced no violence. A Nationalist demonstration near Piltown was held at Skough with police outwitted. returning crowd and music were charged by hussars but no injuries occurred.
A Catholic congress will meet in Spain on Wednesday with Cardinal Benavides presiding. About 1,600 clergy and lay delegates will vote to restore papal temporal power and expand church influence in education. The government urged bishops to curb Carlist demonstrations.
Soudanese forces defeated an Egyptian party from Suakim building a fort at Port Halaib. Ten Egyptians were killed or wounded and forced to retreat to the steamer Agami before returning to Suakim. In St Petersburg the imperial family arrived home from Gatschina with extra security. Additional artillery officers linked to a Zurich Nihilist plot were arrested.
Emperor William proposes an autumn voyage to the North Cape. He will be accompanied by Saltzman the painter.
The Globe Refining Company launches a large Philadelphia refinery at the South Delaware river front. A nine-tank contract of 40 000 barrels capacity each is awarded, iron work underway, foundations being prepared and a wharf being contracted. D 8 Carrode handles piling and site work as Widener Elkins and other Globe financiers push ahead.
Bishop John P. Newman of Omaha warns the North and South face a race issue, contrasting whites versus foreign born. He cites President Harrison and predicts May office removals in South Carolina, with younger Democrats and Republicans to be favored in appointments amid Democratic discontent.
A masked robber with two pistols surprised the Pattonville express office in the Wabash and Western depot. He forced the agent to open the safe, took $5000 including $3100 to the Pattonville Bank, gagged the agent, and fled, expressing a dislike for shedding blood.
George J. Fryer of Glencoe village Nebraska confessed to stealing a parcel of 12 000 in 1885 after a long pursuit spanning multiple states and regions. He surrendered with Col Warner and U S Marshal Stewart and was remanded for trial.
Detective arrests James Reynolds alias Brother Joseph Manning in Harlem after parishioners of St Francis Savier's Church report swindle by a man posing as charity collector for St Mary’s orphan mission. A forged bishop authorization and a bogus list tied to several named donors and merchants. Reynolds, crippled in Ohio eight years ago, faces Jefferson Market Court.
The Controller of the Currency orders payment of 65 percent of liabilities of the suspended California National Bank of San Francisco. The dividend totals $69,877. Checks will be sent to creditors, payable on their return. P. Young, the receiver, reports assets at 48,030 and doubtful assets at 62,629 for the first quarter.
A report from CommaBrs dated April 21 states Henry Snyder, a prominent German farmer two miles east of town, hanged himself in a barn. His body was found two hours after the act, and a small wire wrapped around a beam allegedly caused his fatal struggle.
Springfield dispatch reports Congressman Springer optimistic as Oklahoma lands begin opening to settlers. He foresees rapid immigration expanding into adjacent Southwest areas and envisions a provisional govern ment if needed. He argues settlers will uphold law and order, not fight, and that Indian land reform will shift toward individual ownership and broader white settlement.
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