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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
6
United States news notes report Guiteau trial expectations, census figures for Japan near 26 million, Garfield franking privilege debated, and various political and social items from 1880s reporting.
A Philadelphia case notes convictions tied to prosecution led by General Tom Brady who began the action before his resignation as Second Assistant P. M. General.
Texas lawmakers push a law forcing Sunday barroom closing from 9 to 8. An advocate argues the measure gives liquor and religion equal odds. The report also notes congressional actions on school fund claims, Panama canal opposition, and Garfield-related expenses.
Hart ford authorities host an exhibition as the Legislature moves to require railroads to install automatic couplers. Commissioners invited the event to test the issue. Plus notes on theater capacity and a pension fraud investigation revival with a clerk's partial confession.
European papers speculate that Tunisian grain could drive American wheat from European markets. They note cheap Tunisian land, highly fertile soil yielding two crops annually, and grain quality rivaling Hungarian wheat.
A railway official estimates that a million months are fed daily by employment under Jay Gould, suggesting labor profits fund much of Gould’s wealth and power. Germany leads world in special asylums for the deaf, blind, lunatics, and epileptics with 176 total. France and England follow. Russia has 18. Mrs. John Davis will be the White House hostess this winter as wife of the new Private Secretary John Davis, a potential future State Department aide. Kansas ex governor Robinson cites temperance on Prohibition in that state.
Vienna physician Dr Jurie reports two complete cures of dipsomania using an extraordinary method. One case involved a habitual drinker brought from the gutter and placed in the Correction Hospital where whisky was added to all foods drinks and even the air. The patient initially praised the method but soon felt nauseous and began vomiting after meals.
Wolves ravage Waupaca Wisconsin flocks prompting a bounty of 11 per head on wolves killed. Farmers seek relief as local authorities consider culling measures.
An auction for seats at the Cincinnati grand oratorio raised $13 25 across two plays. Postmaster General James plans to retire on the 1st prox and become President of the Lincoln Bank in New York.
Mr Parnell lies feverish but not seriously ill. Tobin the Fenian learner faces trial for treason felony and conspiracy. A cattle plague appears in Silesia. The first Chinese steamers bring 3000 tons of tea to London. Berlin alarm over stolen military papers. Wellington reports Canterbury earthquake damage. Dublin rent clashes as landlords press tenants in disputes over 10 million pounds.
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