25 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
1
The piece describes widespread upheaval as settlers rush to claim lands in the Cherokee strip and Chickasaw Nation amid alleged fraud in land filings. Immense dissatisfaction grows among boomers from Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois with trains delayed and land deemed largely unfit for farming.
Emigrants report thin dry soil in Oklahoma Territory and fear no crop this year, while land offices fill with claimants at Guthrie and Lisbon. Competitions erupt over quarter sections as two men race for rights by privilege versus improvement, with threats of force looming and public order uneasy.
Chicago reports a Daily News special from Diamond Bar Ranche Ind describing the occupation of the Cherokee strip. Fugitives flee famine and heat as crowds stake claims near Arkansas City, with anger at the government over the land opening. Soldiers await orders to police the area as boomers push toward Oklahoma.
Oxlatoma City reports in a vivid dispatch that Oklahoma City sprang up after deputy marshals staked out sites on Sunday night. A train of 23 cars brought about 2,000 people with 700 already at work, water is ample, and builders rush to settle the land amid dust and heat.
Washington April 24 telegram repeats officials’ note that Kingfisher Guthrie and Purcell reported a quiet orderly day with 10 000 to 12 000 settlers in the territory Captain McArthur Guthrie and Captain Hall Kingfisher quote 3 000 to 4 000 in and around Purcell Lieutenant Dodge notes well disposed incoming settlers General Crook orders continued calm and vigilance
W. H. McDaniel, accused of killing wife in a jealous quarrel, waived examination at Warren and was committed to jail awaiting grand jury action. He claims his wife committed suicide, saying she blew her brains out after a dispute and threats.
The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics reports to the Treasury Secretary on U S merchandise exports for the 19 months ending March 31 1889 compared with the previous period. The record notes figures for the twelve months ended March 31 and outlines shifts in trade.
A report from Hazlewood district Crigaby precinct notes William Porter confronted Swin Howell during the liquor license election and fired a revolver before Howell could draw. Howell was not injured. details and motive remain unclear.
Dispatches chronicle British expedition activity near the Wende Sulumah river in a chief town, detailing colonizing efforts and local responses. Report emphasizes mission rhetoric and imperial perspectives on administration and progress in the region.
General Boulanger lands in London after a stormy passage from Brussels. He travels with Comte Dillon and a party. crowds greet him with mixed cheers and somber silence. Police and detectives monitor the scene as Boulangists show support despite dour mood.
A Bristol Hotel visit ends with a fogbound demonstration near the Benson area as gaslight and electric glow illuminate the scene. Locals report omens in the strange darkness while detectives stand watch after the reception ends and guests retire.
Sam Vanpelt, veteran and pensioner, seeks an Indian Agent post and asks Col. Dudley for help. Dudley replies from Washington that the President will not assist, accusing Copperheads and rebels and noting he cannot secure a presidential car. Dudley laments failing to aid his old friend Bam.
The War Department expects bulk militia turnout in New York on April 30 for the centennial celebration to yield actionable data on troop concentration and crowd management. Captain D M Taylor will observe the event to assess march timings and handling of soldiers in narrow streets.
A committee of policyholders’ experts returned to Indianapolis after three weeks reviewing Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company affairs. They report officers cooperated and papers were provided. The panel plans a final report with Auditor of State by week’s end noting solvent status and higher bond and employee values than a year ago. They found Joseph A Moore’s shortage about 7000 dollars larger than books showed, offset by rents and small sums Moore collected.
A severe rain and hailstorm struck Atlanta at 4:30 pm, trapping firefighters inside the Jackson building ruins. The collapse killed John Leach and Henry Howell and injured others. Howell's body remained missing hours later. Buildings sustained damage citywide.
In Columbus Ohio officers of the Miners Progressive Union say a general mining scale will not be fixed as Pennsylvania seeks cuts while Ohio accepts operators terms. Executive Board to meet soon under President Chris Evans to map actions. They warn next year may bring hardship and inevitable regional strikes when the current agreement ends May 1.
Returns from all towns show 44 499 voting for the prohibitory liquor law with a strong city by city count. Despite mixed results across regions the overall total favors prohibition in the state.
Sanford Florida reports a sporadic yellow fever case prompting a strict quarantine around the Demont building. Mayor Evans orders closures 6 pm to 7:30 am and asks citizens to disinfect yards and avoid nightly street activity while Surgeon General Hamilton travels to the area to coordinate state health measures.
Wellington R. Burt of Saginaw Michigan, president of the association, sailed on the North German Lloyd steamer Saale bound for Bremen. He aims to raise ten million dollars in capital to aid a proposed project, according to reports from the ship.
Smallpox has broken out in Burrano affecting a Polish family. Health authorities advise caution and urge vaccination where available to prevent spread.
Barpccrort April 24 John Keenzy who shot himself is the third member to die by own action forming a club of five formed three years ago in Keeney's saloon. Annual meetings pick one to die next year leaving one survivor urged to avoid further deaths.
The full rigged Brooklyn and the steam bark Essex reached New York after three years abroad. Brooklyn carries 320 crew and 14 guns, Essex 165 crew and six guns. Both may undergo overhaul as they join Monday’s naval Pageant amid Sandy Hook landmarks.
A joint legislative committee for WV gubernatorial contest inquiry arrived in Charleston and will begin hearings. Democrats hold three seats to Republicans two with W L Kee as chairman and Joseph Sprigg as secretary. Depositions are underway as a long session is planned. Kanawha County commissioners are enjoined from canvassing votes.
The Sheriff serves a Cincinnati Superior Court writ of attachment against American Rapid Telegraph Company assets. Edward Hart seeks 3000 dollars plus interest for the United Line Telegraph to be seized across Ohio counties. The line spans from near the Ohio line through Eaton Columbus Newark Coshocton to Steubenville and Pittsburg. Poles wires and portable property are to be seized, requiring countywide labor to locate and secure all items.
Arthur A. Lotto and Jean H. Williams sue Fanny Davenport for 5000 each claiming half pay during illness and other absences. They say envelopes after weeks paid only half salaries when Davenport performed half the time. The suits were filed after refusals to accept incomplete payrolls.
James Musroe who died in England two weeks ago bequeathed 230000 dollars to prison officials and clergy. Warden Bendson of Stony Mountain Penitentiary receives 100000, Rev Canon Matheson of St Johns College 50000, H Vivian barrister 20000. Musroe, once an inmate at Stony Mountain, had worked for Stobart Sons Co and was released a year ago.
In Pittsburgh the Court of Quarter Sessions bondsmen for saloon keepers are rejected until sponsors resign from City Council. Wholesale dealers, brewers, and bottlers petition for license rehearings led by Josiah Cohen and John Ferguson. A broad challenge to license limits cites public interest and anti monopoly concerns.
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