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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1884

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Mysterious deaths on Luna Island and Niagara Falls tragedy

April 10 reports Thomas Vedder of Vedder & Vedder missing after a buggy ride with J. R. Pierson. Pierson found dead on Luna Island with gunshot wounds. Vedder and Pierson’s bodies showed foul play or possible suicide. The case spawns two theories, while Vedder’s watch is missing and blood tracks lead toward the falls.

Pree Ee Boffalo Thomas Vedder J. & T. Vedder Indow van R. Pierson New Central Railroad Luna Island Goat Island Pierson Vedder Ray Feappe

Revenues of the Postoffice Department in 1883

The third assistant postmaster general released a revenue forecast for the current fiscal year. Reports show gross receipts for the quarter ending September 30, 1883 at 10,599,867 dollars, December 31, 1883 at 11,159,616 dollars, and March 31, 1883 at 10,769,614 dollars. Estimated year total is 43,262,446 dollars with the year ending June 30, 1883 at 45,508,692 dollars, a decline of 2,246,246 dollars.

Postoffice Department Washington

Wheat area expands to about 27 million acres in 1882

Washington reports the winter wheat area at roughly 27 million acres, close to the planted breadth of the previous crop. About 5 to 6 percent was plowed up, leaving 26.4 million harvestable acres. The current area exceeds the census year by over 2 million, with gains on the Pacific Coast and in the Southern States, slight Midwest shifts, and a small Ohio Basin decrease. Conditions show high stands with minimal winter kill outside Alabama, while rye area remains near last year’s level.

Washineton Department of Agriculture Pacific Coast Middle States Ohio Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylve Maryland Virgin Lina South Carolf Alabama Mississippa Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Michigan Indiana Iillinois Missouri Kansas California Oregon New York Georgia Texas West Virginia

Buffalo Gamblers and Grand Jury in Buffalo

Buffalo gamblers fear indictment as grand jury session continues. Reports say leaders attempted to corrupt jurors. jurors returned with a document naming those who tampered. Authorities expect arrests tomorrow as the court enforces penalties for jury interference.

Burralo Ugee

Mr. Warner's Pension Bill Passes By Committee

Washington April 11 Representative Warner reported from the Committee on Pensions Bounty and Back Pay a bill granting pensions to those who served three months or more with honorable discharge and disabled by a wound believed to be service connected. Dependents must show lack of other support through competent evidence.

Washington Warner Committee On Pensions, Bounty and

Pushed From the Perch in Scranton Death of Mrs Sweet

Mrs Charlotte Sweet aged 76 living with son in law Theo F Hunt wealthy Scranton merchant fell from a porch and died within half an hour Coroner Dean held an inquest this afternoon with evidence supporting the grandson James B Hunt accused of causing the fall Hunt had been left $1000 in her will The case has stirred much local commotion due to social prominence.

Charlotte Sweet Theo. F. Hunt Washington Avenue Scranton Jas. B. Hunt Dean Gane

Fight BetweenIrish and Italians on Canada Southern Railway

A morning clash at St Toomas Ontario involved about sixty Italians and as many Irish laborers over Italian employment. Police and citizens split the mob after several on both sides were severely wounded.

St. Toomas Ont Canada Southern Railway

Creek delegates accept Interior decision in April 41

Eurava Inp. Ter. April 41 reports Checate and Speckee, Creek delegates to Washington under Perrysmen administration, have decided to abide by the Interior Secretary's decision and urge their supporters to do the same. The Creek troubles are virtually settled.

Eurava Inp. Ter Checate Speckee Secretary of the Interior Washington Perrysmen

Charles Reade Dies After Ill Health in Cannes Visit

London news reports the novelist Charles Reade died this afternoon after a winter in Cannes on medical advice. He had recently returned to London in poor health.

London Charles Reade Cannes

Brussels Vote Bars Soldiers From Elections Clergy Voting Restriction

The Brussels chamber of representatives passed a bill by 61 to 21 forbidding soldiers from voting in elections and limiting clergy voting to locations where they resided prior to entering the priesthood.

Brussels Chamber of Representatives

The Cuba Trouble Update from Havana

Eyewitness dispatches report Aguero landing without resistance and joining multiple factions on a march inland. Government troops clash and retreat, stirring great Havana excitement as troops concentrate. Spain wired for more forces. ownership of dispatches is restored amid election-tinged intimidation.

EY West Havana Aguero Spain

Brick yard collapse buries two workers in Blairstown

In Blairsville Blair's brick yard a hillside bank caved in while eight men dug sand. Samuel Reelin, twenty one, and William Sheared, nineteen, were buried under tons of earth. Despite efforts to rescue them, both men died within an hour, reportedly from instant crushing.

Pitrsburg Blair Forty-fourth Street Samuel Reelin

Five Escapees From Glenville Jail After Breakout

News from Wheeling reports a jailbreak at Glenville West Virginia. Prisoners broke through the rickety jail with help from outside friends. Five escaped including Nate Thompson facing many charges, Jim Clayton, a murderer, and Milliard Thompson, a noted housebreaker. A large manhunt is underway.

Wheeling W. Va Glenville Nate Thompson Jim ‘Clayton Milliard Thompson

Weakening of the Emperor Alarms Berlin As Court Doctors Monitor

Report from Berlin states the Emperor’s frailty has grown more concerning though not declared in immediate danger. The royal household physician has been beside him for two nights, signaling heightened anxiety within the court.

Berlin

Robbers in Uniforms Loot Taplitz Mill in Socialist Accusation

A gang dressed as police forced the mill proprietor to surrender over 49,000 florins in money and securities near Taplitz. They claimed a warrant and accused him of socialism and forgery of State papers before locking inmates in a room and fleeing.

Pracus Taplitz

Dream Feared to Have Struck Local Man in Wisconsin

A Racing Wisconsin man named Lotish, residing there, reports he was terrified by a dream a few nights ago and has been speechless since, raising concerns about possible medical or supernatural causes as he seeks help.

Racing Wis Lotish

Foreign Wars Reports Chaos in Khartoum and Cuba

Cairo reports Berber communications cut as rebels raid surroundings. London says Khartoum fell and General Gordon is a prisoner. Paris notes Hong Hoa bombardment and Chinese evacuation after towns set ablaze. France seeks protectorate over Tonquin with no indemnity. Cuba dispatch claims 38 insurgents killed after a botched join with Aguero.

Cairo London Suakim Khartoum Gordon Paris Sontay Neghier Hong Hoa Oeanne Hong Me Millet Tonquin Maprio Cuba Onty Duran Aguero

Jail Break At Green County Prison

Will Onby jailer of Green County Gainesville faced an attack during supper by prisoners. He fired at a prisoner, eight inmates escaped arming themselves. Citizens rallied, a gunfight ensued with over a hundred shots. Breckman was killed, others wounded or surrendered. Remaining fugitives fled to a swamp. only the jailer was severely wounded and may not recover.

Knostt Arx Will. Onby Green County Gainesville Breckman Bethela Alopzo Teadman Eing Pécre

Congo Slavery Reported Amid Global Interest

Washington reports on Congo slave trade per Consul Du Verge. Slaves are bought for five to six pounds or seized via theft of goods. Affected individuals are claimed by relatives or village chiefs and often exchanged for other slaves. Captives are chained and subjected to harsh work and corporal punishment.

Washington Congo Europe

The Fatal Number 13 kills two men in yard

Cincinnati reports Switch Engine No. 13 of the C. H. & D. Company fatally injured two workers within hours. James Lambert, a former repair foreman, lost both legs and died at 4 PM after being rushed home by Patrol No. 4. An hour later laborer John Quinn was run over in the yard, losing both arms and his life almost instantly.

Cincinnati C. H. & D. Company James Lambert John Quinn

Dayton arrest links pan handle wreck to tramp suspect

Dayton Ohio April 13 Conductor Pierson identified Michaelis a tramp held as the possible wrecker of the Pan Handle Express last Thursday night the tracks in mud near the tool house match his boots today Michaelis admits being near but denies the act though evidence remains circumstantial.

Dayton Ohto Michaels Pierson Michaelis

Post Office Revenue Report Shows Stamp Demand Rebound

The Post-Office Department reports the quarter ended March 31 revenue fell from the previous year, but two-cent stamp issuances rose 27 percent. Combined two and three-cent stamps increased for the period, while postal cards declined by about thirteen million pieces since the two-cent rate began.

Wastixeton Post-Office Department

Train tragedy at NinetyFirst Street crossing kills Maher family

James Maher and his young child Maggie were killed when a suburban Illinois Central train struck them at Ninety First Street crossing in CuicaGco on April 13. Mrs Maher, who preceded them, turned back and perished beside the mangled remains.

CuicaGco Ita James Maher Maggie Illinois Central Ninety-first Street

Woman Fights Constable With Boiling Water Over Rent

In Younastown Ohio on April 13 Constable Nelson tried to eject Mrs Wagg for non payment of rent. She had a kettle of boiling water ready and scalded him when he tried to enter the house. He was badly burned but the house remains in her possession as officers report.

Younastown Nelson

Whisky bottle travels vast distances with Jeannette crew

Chief Engineer Melville of the Jeannette expedition received a bottle of whisky sent on February 4, 1882. The bottle covered about 6,000 miles by sea, over 11,000 miles on Siberian sledges, and roughly 4,500 miles by rail.

Melville Jeannette Siberia N. ¥. Herald

Diner Sees Falls Reflected in Giant Hotel Mirror

A Niagara Falls hotel dining room features a colossal mirror that reflects the falls. Guests can admire the cascading scenery while they dine, creating a novel dining experience.

Niagara Falls

Fatal Fire-Damp Explosion At Elizabeth Coal Mine

At 5 o'clock this morning a fire-damp explosion in the J. A. Wood & Sons coal mine at Elizabeth PittspurG Pa killed two men and severely injured several others. The dead are James Painter and James Stevenson, both young and from local families. One worker was badly hurt and others suffered injuries from flying debris as the rescue effort began and bodies were recovered.

Pittspurg J. A. Wood & ‘Sons Elizabeth James Painter James Stevenson William Kewe Nam Simmons

Dr J Fares Alleged Mistake Scrutinized in Alliance

In Alliance Onto, near Damascus, a morning incident left a man dead after a dentist or doctor administered an anesthetic that partly failed. The medic allegedly used nitrate of something hazardous and rendered unfit to proceed. After repeated attempts the patient died, spurring family sorrow and scrutiny of the doctor’s actions.

Far- Alliance Quhar Demascus Here

Credit Mobilier Suits Hear Motion Before Judge Field

In Boston on April 14 the district court heard motions in the Credit Mobilier of America v Union Pacific Rail Road and Union Pacific v Credit Mobilier cross actions. The cases concern the contract to build and equip the Union Pacific road. A decision was to be served.

Boston Cial Field Credit Mobilier of America Union Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Ation Union Pacific Road Pacific Road

Teen’s suspended larceny sentence noted in county report

Fragmentary note indicates a Lafayette County case involving James O'Brien at the chapel of the penitentiary. A teen received a months' sentence for larceny but was allowed to go by, with a report of death by his own action involving suspenders.

Chester Chapel of the Penitentia James O’brien Lafayette County Bing

Chamber Denounces Jury System Seeks Reforms

Pirrspure April 14 The Chamber of Commerce condemned the jury system urging amendments. It backs a four to one verdict rule and requires juries to accept law as laid by courts, not judge law or facts. It calls for nonpolitical juror selection.

Chamber of Commerce

Exodus to the States Draws French-Canadian Migrants

Montreal reports continued outflow to the United States with many leaving rural areas for New England factories. Rev. Father Malo departs with a large group for Turtle Mountain where a French-Canadian settlement exists. Catholic bishops may urge staying home in forthcoming pastoral letters.

Montreal New England Father Malo Turtle Mountain Poreonsy Ome

Aguero Forces Denounced in Colon Jailbreaks and Burnings

Reports from Havana State state Aguero has penetrated the Colon region, looting plantations, burning farms, and attracting onlookers and horses along the road. The insurrection is said to grow if troops cannot capture the armed parties, while some papers attack military authorities for alleged ignorance or indifference.

Kry West Havana Aguero Colon Milibate

Murdered His Uncle in Carrollton Farm Dispute

In Carrollton Missouri on Sunday morning Humphrey Bunch and his nephew Jesse Glover quarreled after Bunch refused cattle access to pasture. Glover returned and shot Bunch in the head, killing him. He fled but is being hotly pursued.

Carrollton Humphrey Bunch Jesse Glover Bunch Glover

Severe cyclone hits GreenabDA Mississippi area

A very strong wind and rain storm struck one mile south of GreenabDA Miss on April 14 causing demolished houses uprooted trees blown fences and some livestock losses. A few people were injured though full details were not available tonight.

Greenabda Miss Here

French Capture Houghon Fire Routs Retreating Enemy

Paris April 14 General Millot reports French troops captured Houghon after a six hour bombardment which left the town in flames. The retreating enemy burned several villages as they moved toward the interior.

Paris Millot Houghon

Flood Waters Rise Along St Lawrence Near Victoria Bridge

In Montreal on April 14 the St Lawrence rose high enough to flood homes along the riverfront. Water reaches doorways and residents move by boat to access their buildings.

Montreal St. Lawrence Victoria Bridge

Drunken Soldier Kills Five in Naples Dormitory

London reports from Naples that a drunken soldier fired on roaming comrades in a dormitory, killing five and wounding three yesterday. Italian authorities launched investigations as survivors described the chaotic scene.

London Naples

Death of German explorer Dr Pogge reported

London reports the death of Dr Pogge, a German explorer, who died at St Paul de Loanda on March 17. The news arrived from overseas sources confirming the loss of the notable traveler during his explorations.

London Pogge St. Paul de Loanda

Coastal Inlets Shift Southward on Jersey Shore

A New York News report notes inlets along the Jersey coast slowly migrate south, with land eroding on the south side and new land forming on the north side in near equal measure.

Jersey N. Y. News

Philadelphia girl favors pride in her dress over marriage

A Philadelphia girl states that while men are fine for flirting, she wants a husband who takes pride in her appearance and will not spend everything on himself. She values partnership and shared standards of style over self-centered spending.

Philadelphia

Senate and House Action in April on Naval and Tax Bills

The XLVIIIth Congress reports bills and debates from April including a plan to suspend a section of the Revised Statutes on guano islands, a $175,000 request for a new Alaskan revenue cruiser, a bridge project for the Northern Pacific, and a two year limit on prosecutions under Internal Revenue laws. The Senate discussed naval cruisers, the Greely expedition reward, and patent reforms while the House addressed the Pensacola Appropriation Bill, foot and mouth disease remedies, and an income tax proposal.

Washington Senate Guano Islands Secretary of the Treasury Alaskan California Congress St. Louis Miller Committee On Foreign Relations Mills Committee On Ways and Means House Ellis Committee On Appropriations Secretary of the Navy Greely McMillan Committee On Revision of Henley Committee On Public Lands Mr. Springer Convention of Inventors Cincinnati Nez Perces John C. Mont United States Army Northern Pacific Railroad Company Herndon Alabama Pugh Nares Hoost Reed Maine United States Committee On Agriculture Hopkins Committee On Labor Jones Supreme Court of the United States Turner Kentucky Hassell Neimani Pier Company Ohio River

Meeting of boards of trade urges two year silver coinage halt

Representatives from major boards of trade met at Willard's Hotel to press Congress for a two year suspension of silver dollar coinage. Delegates from Portland to Minneapolis endorsed the plan, with Mobile to Charleston bodies also adopting resolutions. Speakers warned of adverse effects and shifting sentiment in the West and South. a House coinage committee hearing is set for tomorrow.

Washington Boards of Trade Willard Congress Portland Providence New Haven New York Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Martin Cole H. P. Boyden Mobile New Orleans Detroit Louisville Milwaukee Buffalo Memphis Paterson Cleveland Charleston House Committee On Coinage

Guatemala President Targeted in Assassination Attempt

La Libertad Galveston April 14 reports an assassination attempt on the Guatemalan president yesterday. He was slightly wounded in the attack.

la Libertae GalvestTon Guatemala

Chair once owned by Abraham Lincoln passes to councilman

Philadelphia Politic Andrew Zane Jr. keeps a plain wooden revolving chair that belonged to Abraham Lincoln. The chair bears whittling marks from the president’s ownership. Zane’s uncle was once partner at Lincoln Herndon & Zane, and the chair was given through family ties to Zane’s father before him.

Andrew Zane, Jr Philadelphia Abraham Lincoln Zane Lincoln Lincoln, Herndon & Zane Philadelphia Press

Ohio Senate Passes Hamilton County Court House Plans

Ohio Senate acts on Hamilton County measures including bonds up to 150000 for clerical records restoration and temporary court housing, plus restoring tax duplicates and county records. Adjournment rescinded for courthouse rebuild by governor appointed commission, with a $300000 cap and 30-50 year bonds. House and Senate approve related bills and amendments.

Hamilton County Hovss Columbus Pruden Cincinnati Houst Standard Oil Company Therton County CoLlumBus Senate House Ohio State Relief Commission Treasury Ee House Secretary of State Law Journal Lincoln Park Board of Education of

Governor Hoadly names Henry Daun state inspector

Gov ernor Hoadly appoints Henry Daun president of the Blacksmiths Union of Cleveland as State Inspector of the Condition of Shops and Factories. Senate confirms the appointment. A string of Ohio incidents recounts burns, robberies, suicides, and legal actions across Wellsville Youngstown Tontogany and Cincinnati.

HoadLy Henry Daun Blacksmiths' Union Cleveland Senate Daviid Quayle Wellsville Quayle Frederick Boder Youngstown Tontogany Wood County N. P. Plotner Wm. Blakely Richard Hickey Rendeville New Lexington Adjutant General of Ohio F. B. Mott O. N.G Cincinnati Phillips JupGce D. D. L. Cowen

Cattle Queen of Texas and Nobility Tiers

The cattle queen of Texas is married to a former Methodist preacher and allegedly owns herds of about forty thousand head. The Herald notes British noble ranks from princes to barons. A Newburyport columnist mocks telephone etiquette. U.S. manufacturing employs over 2.25 million, with wages exceeding $900 million annually.

Texas

Observations on American painters and streetcar conductors

The note praises painters who left flunkey work to portray American scenes, referencing Valparaiso Chile and women streetcar conductors. It mentions no smoking on the rear platform and asserts friendly pies are not saucy when the car stops for them.

Valparaiso

Editor Russen Weighs Two Hundred Forty Pounds in Stocking Feet

The Chicago Morning Herald editor Martin J. Russen is described as a robust figure, weighing two hundred forty pounds in a humorous note. It portrays him as a large editorial chief, handy for aggrieved callers seeking copy solutions and advice.

Ang Martin J. Russen Chicago Morning Herald

Gold Exports Outpace Mine Production in Year

About 18 million dollars of gold have been shipped abroad since the export movement began, and more is likely. Mines have produced around 8 million dollars in the same period, leaving an actual loss of roughly 10 million dollars.

Gatling Described as Benevolent Yet Grim Inventor

The passage portrays Mr. Gatling, famed for his 20 percent contribution, as a benevolent looking old gentleman with snowy hair and whiskers. Slightly deaf, he wears gold rimmed spectacles and speaks about his slaughtering machine as if it were only a better hay rake, showing concern yet detachment.

Gatling

Legal Ethics Debate On Prosecution And Defense

A fragment discusses why justice miscarriages occur, arguing that the sharpest legal minds defend criminals while the jury is guided by lawyers who gain their position through caucus decisions, highlighting concerns about biased proceedings and fairness.

Mechanical energy comparisons of living and engine labor

A recent calculation shows that a person weighing 140 pounds who runs a mile in six minutes performs work roughly equal to half a horse engine. A walker at five miles an hour for a long day does work equal to a quarter horse engine and uses about one twentieth the weight of food or fuel.

First U S Cotton Shipments and 1883 Crop Totals

The first export of cotton from America occurred in 1784 with eight bags. By the year ended August 31, 1883, ninety nine years after that initial shipment, the United States produced about 7,000,000 bales, with nearly 5,000,000 exported.

America United States

Irving dies in Washington with Washington kin disclosed

I Sampers Irving, who died in Washington D C, leaves a nephew in the city and unmarried nieces at Sunnyside as his only known heirs. John C Peters, the friend and physician of Mt Irving, resides on Madison Avenue New York and enjoys reminiscences of days at Sunnyside.

I. Sampers Irving Washington, D. C Washington Irvi Mabe Sunnyside I. John C. Peters

Washington Monument Progress and 1876 Funding Details

The Washington Monument began in 1848 by an association later incorporated by Congress. Private subscriptions raised $230,000 were spent before work paused. In 1876 Congress appropriated $200,000 to finish. Base measures seventy feet square. planned height 555 feet, making it the tallest structure by forty-four feet.

Washington Monument Congress

Barbed Wire Industry Aims For 150000 Tons This Year

Analysts predict barbed wire output will reach 150000 tons in the current year as innovations multiply. Since its debut, more than five hundred patents have been issued in the United States for improvements. Investments in real estate and machinery exceed five million dollars, with annual working capital around fifteen million dollars to support production.

A Geneva dentist invents painless tooth drawing method

A Geneva dentist claims a new and ingenious process using a rubber square pierced with a central hole pushed over the tooth. The rubber gradually contracts pulling the root so the tooth can be removed without pain. The operation requires four or five applications and only minor swelling or bleeding among the inconveniences.

Geneva

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