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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1880
Page
7
A 2:35 am explosion trapped three mine shafts at Seaham colliery as 250 men were inside. Rescue teams opened ventilation and reached eighteen survivors. later reports state sixty six rescued and two corpses brought up. Fear remains for many more unaccounted.
The Cincinnati Exposition opened with a prayer by Rev. D W Rhodes and brief remarks by M E Ingails president of the Board of Commissioners praising Cincinnati art patronage. He described plans to found an art museum aided by a $150 000 pledge from C W West if citizens match, as banded highlights and electric lighting illuminated the building with most exhibits ready. Thomas Hughes of England praised Cincinnati’s railroad access and devotion to high art amid strong public support.
Vermont Republicans report large Garfield majorities in Burlington Middlebury and Northfield while praising his nationwide stature The messages from BS Barlington Middlebury and Northfield praise Garfield and note Republican gains and a star slogan shaping his image as the party couriers assure strong support from Vermont voters.
At Worcester on September 8 the Prohibitionist Convention endorsed the National Prohibition Reform party platform from Cleveland dated June 17 1880 and urged Massachusetts voters to back the nominated ticket led by Neal Dow for president and Rev A H Thompson for vice president Governor candidate Charles Almy of New Bedford was named along with the full ticket Lieutenant Governor Timothy K Earle Secretary of State Solomon T Root Treasurer Thomas J Lathrope Auditor J Buck Attorney General Fairfield Electors at Large Rev A A Miner and Dr John Blackman. Adjourned.
White River Junction Vermont reports returns from 220 towns with 21 still to hear. Farnham leads Republican with 48 823 votes to Phelps 20 177 Heath 1530. Farnham ahead by 26576. In Congress Joyce 767 majority in 74 towns. Tyler 445 in 72 towns. Grant 4361 in 50 towns. Legislature seems to tilt Republican with 192 Republicans 15 Democrats and 1 Greenbacker.
Sir John A. Macdonald and Canadian Government Commissioners finalize the Canada Pacific Railway finance in London. A joint contract with a London bank, a French firm, and a New York financiers group provides cash and land grants to form the Canadian Pacific Railway Company to construct and operate the line in perpetuity. The package totals about five to six million sterling plus already surveyed line rights.
Across multiple cities on September 8 Republicans and Democrats announced congressional nominations. T B Weagh and Phineas Jones head districts in Greensboro Newark and Belvidere with Harris Lapham Shaw and Barum also named in various districts. A Lancaster marshal linked to a fatal shooting at Sells Bros circus closes the summary with a note on violence.
In Rocky Mount Franklin county two political rivals, George C. Cabell the Democratic congressional candidate and J T Stovall the Republican adjuster, fought in a personal dispute Monday. Bystanders intervened. Both men were injured Cabell with painful but not serious wounds and Stovall badly hurt but not fatally with blood flowing freely.
A telegram from Corn Inv reports miners held a meeting and adopted resolutions ordering strikers to quit work. An upcoming gathering of miners in three valleys is planned for consultation and action. Assistant Adjutant General Smith notes the meeting was quiet and no immediate trouble is feared. He adds that colored miners can and will hold the fort.
Returns from townships show a Democratic State ticket majority around 250 in Pulaski. Democrats win Representative Circuit Clerk Treasurer Assessor Surveyor and Coroner offices. Republicans secure two Representatives Sheriff County Judge and County Clerk. Greenbackers carry Nevada County except for Sheriff.
The Board of Army Officers appointed to revise the United States Army Regulations has completed its work. The report states there is nothing that enlarges the General of the Army's powers or curtails the Secretary of War's jurisdiction.
Gen Roberts reports Ayoob Khan's army defeated and dispersed with minor British casualties. A British regiment suffers three officers killed and six wounded, eighteen men killed, fifty-seven wounded. Camp of Ayoob Khan captured. Lieut McLane found murdered in camp. Also notes a possible Germany Austria Romania alliance to block Russia.
In Cofferville Mississippi on September 8 James Robinson city marshal of Wantevailey was shot and killed by John Adamos a railroad conductor. The dispute involved a cow and Robinson allegedly attacked Adamos who fired in self defense.
The murderers of Dr Parsons the American missionary have reached Constantinople and will be tried quickly. The Sultan has promised Mr Heap United States Consul to give every satisfaction.
Correspondent details a powerful earthquake in Manila on the 18th with shocks lasting seventy to eighty seconds. Ten dead and twenty-nine wounded reported as residents flee to rural huts. authorities deploy troops, police, and engineers to assist and survey damaged structures.
A Buffalo Express editorial questions whether underwriters should pay insurance on canal boats that sail without securing a horseshoe to the stern post, highlighting risk and responsibility in maritime practice.
A brief note from the New Haven Reg notes that ogleomargarine remains firm without ice, unlike butter. The item hints at a property or comparison but provides minimal details.
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