20 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Rochester Daily Republican
Location
Rochester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1889
Page
1
Reports from Caricaco dated Sept 20 describe a collapse near Cape Diamond under 15 to 25 feet of rock and debris. Twenty-five or more feared dead, many injured, with rescuers pulling survivors from the wreckage and crowds blocking streets.
A late telegram from QueEsBe c reports a deadly landslide burying streets and homes. At least thirteen dead and sixteen injured are confirmed, with more than fifty still under rock as rescuers, including 600 workers and Royal forces, battle to reach survivors amid darkness and falling debris.
Ex Governor Hoadly and his former law partner testified for Ives, denying involvement in forged stock, while Short's conduct was challenged. Witnesses supported alibis about Stayner and Ives not being at the Brooklyn residence on key dates. Court adjourned after humorous exchanges and legal scrutiny in New York.
A major blaze in Kansas City Kansas last night wiped out the Dessicating and Refining works, with losses around 75 000 dollars and insurance coverage of 44 000. An employee named Joe Hstinburger was fatally injured during the fire.
Seymour Hitchcock to avoid prison cited as Meadville man convicted in Williamsport in a mail fraud scheme with his wife acquitted. The article notes fatal injuries from a second-story window incident involving John Halpeen.
In Mays Lanpine New Jersey on September 20 Evangeline Hamilton was found guilty as indicted and sentenced by Judge Reed to two years in the penitentiary after a dramatic trial concluded with the jury’s verdict and subsequent conduct in court. The sheriff blocked any interview with the prisoner.
Amherst Massachusetts Sept 0 The new year at Amherst opened with a chapel address by Seelya stressing college discipline and student health. He urged confidence in campus policies and hinted at changes in athletic affairs overseen by the faculty.
The county committee assigned to reorganize the Eighth assembly district expelled about 1090 supporters of John J. OBrien from the rolls. Names removed include Silver Dollar Smith Alderman Goetz Martin Engle and George J Krauss. OBrien backers mock the move saying the tail tries to wag the dog with only about 300 names remaining.
In Dungannon County Tyrone Ireland English Liberals organized a home rule meeting but authorities proclaimed it fearing bloodshed from an Orangemen counter demonstration. The town split into Catholic and Orangemen camps with scattered injuries and heightened police deployment as tension rose.
A deputation of Irish workingmen from diverse industries visits Paris to study the exposition products. They plan to compare notes and report improvements their tour may suggest.
Police intensify operations against suspected Nihilists as students across the empire face scrutiny. Twenty students at the University of Kiev were arrested on Wednesday amid a broad crackdown in St Petersbourg and surrounding areas.
London report says the Royal Opera house at Budapest was set ablaze by an incendiary on Wednesday night. It marks the fourth such attempt in three weeks with minimal damage and no cause assigned.
The Servian government has decided to dismiss M. Christich from his diplomatic post. His wife attracted King Milan, leading to abdication following a divorce from Queen Natalie.
Eight cotton mills in Preston and fourteen in Blackburn have shut down and 30,000 looms and 1,000,000 spindles are idle. The slowdown spreads through Lancashire cotton centers as workers face reduced activity and rising unemployment.
The Duke Constantine is dying. He has lost speech and is conscious enough to recognize those nearby, but is rapidly sinking.
In New York on Sept 20 ex President Cleveland praised recent Democratic state conventions for adopting the tariff reform plank from the last national convention. He called the party's stance courageous and consistent and urged unity among members, warning against vacillating shifts.
Train disaster at Os-k-on-ta yesterday left a canvasman with a broken arm and another with four ribs broken. Forepaugh estimates the loss at 20009 dollars. The animals were unhurt and did not escape.
In response to Mayor Grant’s letters, Senator Allison, Congressman Henderson, Governors Larrabee of Iowa and Eagle of Kansas, and other western figures endorse Chicago as the World’s fair city. Dixon Illinois Mayor counters by asking, “What’s the matter with Chicago? She’s all right.”
A Kingston Jamaica cable dispatch says a riot on Navassa Island killed several Americans. A British warship was sent to the scene. Navassa, 25 miles from Kingston, is a guano island owned by Gen. Ben Butler and an American company with Americans as most inhabitants. Admiral Gherardi sails on the Galena to Navassa for protection. The United States government seeks details and action through its consul and steamship Galena.
Washington City report from the acting commissioner William M. Stons criticizes former administrations for work backlog and rejects Sparks claim of 10 percent fraud as unfounded. It notes patents issued for 11,791,119 acres, and that states claim swamp lands that are actually agricultural. The document urges repeal of public timber laws and passage of a clear general law.
Assistant Secretary Bussey reversed a pension office decision denying R. M. Diets a pension. The ruling affirms giving the benefit of the doubt when disability is clearly due to Army service. The case involved A. H. Walker and a claim by Dr. Mary Walker on behalf of her brother.
The Lewes marine hospital surgeon reports twenty two vessels wrecked or stranded along the coast near Lewes Delaware. Laboring men from many trades profit from wrecking work as ships meet their fate.
Washington dispatch reports E L Jordan takes the role of assistant superintendent at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He has served thirteen years and helped persuade Congress to end the use of steam presses at the bureau.
Report from New Orleans dated Sept 20 details forged signatures on 4 percent constitutional bonds of 1880. Over issue spans $100 series up to 242 and $500 series beyond 30, with estimates of unauthorized bonds near $800,000 and total loss to the state around $1,000,000 after interest.
Cubanco reports yesterday games across leagues. Chicago defeated Cleveland 19 to 10 while Washington beat Boston 6 to 2 in eight innings. Philadelphia topped New York 5 to 1 in darkness, Indianapolis won 12 to something over Pittsburgh, Athletic beat Brooklyn 12 to 10, Louisville defeated Cincinnati 8 to 0, Columbus beat Baltimore 8 to 4, Kansas City defeated St. Louis 13 to 8. In the Western league St Paul 11 Sioux City 7, Minneapolis 9 Omaha 3, Milwaukee 9 St Joseph 2 in eight innings, Des Moines 6 Denver 3.
The Thoroughbred Record notes West Side winners Hornpipe Ruth Monita Hardy Pearl Jennings Romain and others with times ranging from 1:15 to 1:56 for various distances. Louisville fall meeting winners include Clean Heels Major Tom Mirth Avondale Famine Longalight with a 1:18 to 1:52 spread. Brooklyn Gravesend card lists Madstone J A B Kingston Tenny Ballet Colt Now or Never as winners with slow track times.
The Northwestern company approved a 5 cent wage increase, and about 1,200 miners will restart work between Dagus and Brockwayville. The only unresolved districts are Dubois and Reynoldsville, awaiting a decision from Rochester officials.
In Perth Brazil on Sept 20 two hundred black coal miners voted unanimously to accept a 15 cent wage reduction offered by operators and return to work on Monday. About twenty percent of strikers already working as strikebreakers in various mines, signaling the end of the famous strike.
Urica Minnesota Sept 29. Human Harms a resident since eighteen eighty six suffers perpetual sleep lasting years with brief awakenings he has endured tonics quinine and strychnine without relief. His two sons died and his wife remains devoted as he eludes full consciousness and remembers nothing of events during slumbers.
In Indianapolis on September 20 a fire in a Halen Street tenement trapped a sleeping infant. The dog refused to abandon the blaze, tugging at the cradle as flames closed in. A neighbor dragged the baby to safety. the dog, badly burned, was shot to end its suffering.
A Samoan princess named Silenti touring with a dime museum sparked romance with J. S. Cotterell. He followed her from Chicago to Minneapolis and eloped, with the pair likely heading to San Francisco as Malietoa regains authority in Samoa.
In Philadelphia on September 20, heavy rains pushed eels down the upper Delaware River, causing a mass migration that clogged Drake’s mills turbine wheel at Carpenter Point. By Sunday noon about 3,000 eels filled the wheel, requiring three workers to clear them with axes.
Detroit Sept 20 The Wayne county grand jury probing boodleism summoned Alderman Utes to testify on June appointments amid charges of crookedness. He fainted instantly and required thirty minutes to be revived, triggering a sensation among the accused boodlers.
A party of hunters along the Big Sandy River miles below Pikeville discover a cave with skeletons and remains of rifles. They report several thousand dollars in Confederate money inside.
Mrs Hiram Snell of Malad reports a large birth from Idaho with three boys and three girls totaling eight pounds, noting all are bright and lively as Idaho advances toward statehood.
Cheyenne Wy Sept 20 The state hood convention adopted a suffrage chapter making female citizens eligible to vote. Electors must read English be full citizens and reside six months in Wyoming. Ballots will list all candidates. Provision may disfranchise many coal miners long voters.
Washington city news says Private Secretary Halford left the capital at 11:20 A.M. with Mrs. Halford and Miss Minnie Wanamaker. They traveled on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad toward Deer Park as Halford’s health improves.
Telegram style briefs report Portugal's king gravely ill, heavy snowstruck Austria, Newburg first snow turning to rain, and assorted incidents. Missing funds in Winterset, a stabbing in Wareham, a wife shot in Paterson, and a hotel dispute in Scottstown lead rapid-fire dispatches. Premier Crispi greeted in Italy, Tangier warship orders, and Spanish troop movements tied to sailors' alleged slavery.
Evidence suggests the Leo blew up near Cleveland as Fred Pelow of Lerain and S. E. Knight were found dead or washed ashore. The naphtha fueled yacht carried about forty rations of the fuel. The incident recalls a Buffalo explosion at a dock.
In Elmirna New York last night a broadsword match pitted Duncan Ross Capt Daily and Sergeant Walsh. The duel turned violent with Ross slashing Walsh on the head and Walsh being knocked from his horse and knocked unconscious for several minutes. Walsh later recovered and was deemed out of danger.
A national convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Evangelical Association for the United States Germany and Japan opened in Reading. The gathering will run four days with about 100 delegates from Chicago Cleveland other western states and from Pennsylvania to discuss home and foreign mission work.
The following weather indications cover the thirty six hours from 6 p m yesterday. Indiana and Illinois: warmer, fair weather with southerly winds. Michigan: fair weather with light rains in the eastern portion, westerly winds, higher temperature. Wisconsin: fair weather with light rains in the northeastern portion, southerly winds, warmer. Iowa: fair weather with variable winds, warmer.
Market quotations from Curacao and New York on September 19 show grain, lard, and park bids, with wheat and corn futures moving and oats steady. Livestock at Union Stock Yards ranges for hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs, while New York prices for butter eggs poultry and produce are listed with regional variations.
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