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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1886
Page
2
A reader warns that Democrats must not be naively trusting of Republican moves in the coming General Assembly. The letter notes a sizable 1976 wave, references Indiana politics and party balance, and mentions Peter Ragle’s financial shortfall as Martin County treasurer amid a disputed auditor race.
Republican senator says no pension bill will pass the senate this winter as presidents vetoes signal to quit. He argues Republican statesmanship means blocking both vetoed and potentially good bills to avoid further clashes.
Present indications show much of this session will be spent debating Senator Morrill's resolution not to discuss the tariff question. The writer mocks a joint committee that would resolve to discuss nothing and keep Congress discussing nothing until the session ends, then end with pay and a return home.
In early November Prof. W T Foster, Iowa weather prophet, forecast a mild rain then a major storm around December 5 6 with a strong electric ground current near the 91st meridian. He later predicted a powerful energy storm within twenty four hours of December 11. By mid December calmer weather followed and prophecy chatter persisted despite unfulfilled forecasts.
The Voice reports Prohibitionist totals rose dramatically since 1886 with gains across California Connecticut Indiana Maine Maryland Michigan Nebraska New York Oregon Pennsylvania Wisconsin and others. The aggregate nationwide vote may near 300 000, doubling in two years and signaling serious political momentum. St Johns presidential vote reached 150 360 and supporters vow to continue active campaigning.
Washington reports the senate and house discussing proposed constitutional amendments and bills on national marriage and divorce laws, alien land ownership limits, Chinese labor protections, railway crossings, monuments, oleomargarine taxation, and voting rights. Debates cover tariffs, free delivery, and river fish protection with adjournments and executive sessions noted.
Three robbers held up forty men on a train near Bellevue Station Tex Saturday unmasked and rapid robbery netting about 12000 in cash and 4000 in diamonds. They escaped with 155 in cash some watches and revolvers as Superintendent Frost offers 250 reward for each robber. A posse led by Sheriff McLain pursues the desperadoes.
Fred Eustis the composer sues Henry E Dixey known as Adonis Dixey for alienating the affections of Ida Bell a soubrette who joined Dixeys company in Baltimore. Ida Bell Smith changed stage name to Ida Bell. Her mother Mrs Smith and unmarried sisters live with them on Carrollton Avenue. Ida has a baby involved in the case.
A gas explosion caused by a burst pipe lit by a lantern at 6 am ignited a fire at Clinton woolen mills in Clinton Lenane county. Eddie Coddling a bobbin boy suffered severe burns and Ed Hutchinson a boss carrier jumped from a second story window and was badly hurt. The five story brick mill employed about ninety people with losses around 180000 and insurance 39000.
Belva A. Lockwood writes a Buffalo paper that national politics will pivot toward a Blaine Sherman Republican ticket, a Cleveland Randall Democrat ticket, a George Powderly Labor ticket, and a Willard St. John Prohibition ticket, outlining a prophetic lineup for the next two years.
Adrian Michigan reports ex governor Charles M Croswell died at 9 o clock Monday morning after ten days of illness. Born October 31 1825 in Newburgh New York he moved to Adrian in 1837 with an uncle. Croswell served in the state senate. he was governor from 1876 and re elected in 1878.
Indiana state auditor Rice delivered his annual report to the governor noting a poor financial outlook for 1.87. The 12 cent levy will fall short about $400,000 of current year expenses, with no proposed means to cover the gap.
At New York on December 11 Gen. Booth left for England aboard the Servia after a night of sacrifices by about 406 Salvation Army members who lined the pier to pray and sing as the steamer began its voyage to Liverpool.
A New Orleans dispatch reports the steamer J. M. White burned to the waterline near Point Coupee landing around 11 PM Monday. Between thirty-five and forty lives were lost among white and colored passengers and crew. The ship valued at $100,000 with $27,500 insurance. cargo $150,000. Fire started amidships in a cotton bale. panic ensued as officers and watchmen tried to awaken travelers. A father on deck sacrificed his two young daughters to save others before perishing with his wife. Flames and a powder explosion scattered wreckage. some survivors were pulled from the river by the Stella Wild. Additional notes mention missing and saved individuals, other incidents, and assorted dispatches from across the country.
A massive blast at Charles Hooerbarth’s saw mill in Evansvittex destroys three forty foot boilers, kills Frank Peplin and injures several others including superintendent A Heiner and Henry Dellar. Forty-one workers were present. loss estimated at $12,000 insured for fire only.
A Greenville special reports domestic servants in Pirrspurc Pa form a union to advance wages by 50 cents a week. Refusal to join leads to boycott of the girl workers and merchants who resist higher pay. The movement has gained support and faces amusement but little opposition.
Dermoit Mich Dec 11 Senator Jones of Florida and his son Clarence were riding when the horse ran away and threw him from the buggy. He is seriously injured but says he will seek re election and promises a disclosure soon that will startle the country.
Governor Rusk issued a proclamation calling a special election in the Forty-ninth and Fiftieth Wisconsin districts to fill vacancies caused by the death of William T. Price. The election is set for January 18. The same dispatch notes the YMCA international convention scheduled for San Francisco in May 1887 following the New York invitation.
New York December 14 coal managers have advanced the price of chestnut coal by 15 cents per ton.
On the Circano board wheat and corn futures declined with December wheat at 7 14 cents and January at 78 34, oats at 25 7/8, while Park futures ranged around 11.20 to 11.32. Hog and cattle prices at Union stock yards showed firm hogs and steady cattle with beef steers up to 5.50, lambs mixed. butter and eggs moved modestly, while potatoes and apples varied. Milwaukee reports cash wheat at 76 3/4 to 77 3/4, corn 36 3/4 to 40, rye weak, oats at 3.00, barley steady, pork prices 11.50–12.00, lard 6.43–6.47, with hogs firm in Milwaukee trade.
A catalog lists solid silver items including child sized dining sets spoons forks butter knives and sugar shells. Each piece showcases fine craftsmanship and traditional Belle Époque styling. The collection emphasizes elegance and practicality for young table settings.
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