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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1886

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Lake Shore Switchmen Strike Pushes Train Out of Chicago

Chicago June 25. Lake Shore officials score first gain as a loaded freight train leaves the city amid clashes with strikers and police. Fifty special officers, Blodgett with twenty five switchmen, and a large crowd contend at Forty third Street. One derailed car, arrests made, and a locomotive moves a ten car train north to Thirty eighth Street guarded by a heavy police cordon. Officials predict the strike may extend along the line tomorrow.

Chaiaco Lake Shore Town of Lake Police Station Amsden Blodgett Forty-third Street Toledo Enoa Thirty-eighth Street

Sailboat Wanderer Capsizes Killing Six In Bay

In Providence on June 27 a sailboat named Wanderer capsized near Potter's Cove while returning from Bristol to Prudence Island. E J Farmer and wife Mary C with daughter Mamie age 6, C W Girsch and family, Wm G Brayton and wife, all tied to Farmer Girsch amp Co engravers and printers, were aboard. Brayton in control could not manage the boat in strong winds. Six people drown including the four children who were in the cabin and not seen again. Later reports add Lottie Garland aged 12 as a drowned victim.

Providence R. L J. Farmer Mary C Mamie C. W. Girsch Farmer, Girsch & Co Wm. G. Brayton Wanderer Bristol Prudence Island Brayton Potter’s Cove Lottie Garland

Gatling Gun Aimed at Police Use in Cities

In Washington on June 27 Dr. Gatling inventor of the Gatling gun revealed a new compact police model. Light and portable the gun weighs about fifty pounds with twelve inch barrels and mounted on a police wagon. Two or three units could reach riot scenes quickly and fire at least 1000 rounds per minute, with the presence of such weapons expected to deter mob violence.

Washington Gatling

Senate committee votes against bribery probe in Payne election

The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections reported adversely to any investigation of bribery charges in Senator Payne's election. The majority contends there is insufficient evidence of money influencing the result, while a minority report favors an investigation. Signers for the minority are Hear and one other, with several senators set to back the majority.

Washington Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Payne Teller Evarts Logan Saulsbury Vance Pugh and Eustis

Powderly ends Troy strike drive over women workers

In New York on June 27 fifteen thousand girls and women will work in Troy after Grand Master Workman Powderly visited the city. He examined the situation and ordered the Knights of Labor Committee to withdraw, deeming the campaign hopeless and the original strike a mistake.

New York Troy Powderly

Out After Eleven Ducked By Village Vigilantes

Benjamin Thompson a Flushing printer was found on the street at 11 o clock on Wednesday night by the town vigilance group. He was taken to a village basin and thrown in twice as punishment for breaking rules, with a third dunk avoided by his promise not to transgress again. This was Thompson's second encounter with the vigilant group.

New Yor Benjamin Thompson Flushing L. I Thompson Vigiants

Tragic Corry Gas Stove Blast Burns Woman. House Destroyed

In Corry Pennsylvania on June 27 Mark Sheldon lights a gasoline stove after a drive with his wife. She enters the kitchen and is instantly enveloped in flames prompting a heroic struggle to extinguish. Mrs Sheldon suffers severe burns though hospital reports indicate possible recovery. The residence and its contents were consumed by flames.

Corry Mark Sheldon

Ice cream poison linked to tyrotoxicon in milk

Dr V C Vaughn reports tyrotoxicon, the core poison in cheese, also found in Newton ice cream. He says tainted milk in dirty vessels fosters the germ, which can rapidly poison a whole batch and may relate to cholera infantum in similar symptoms.

Ann Arsor Mica V. C. Vaughn Newton Vaughn

Double Killing at a Railway Crossing

In Lafayette Maryland on June 27 Alexander Miller and his wife were instantly killed when their wagon was struck by a Louisville New Albany and Chicago train six hours behind schedule. The engine dragged the wagon about a third of a mile before stopping. A whistle at the crossing is disputed.

Lafayette Alexander Miller Jackkeon Tawmehip Big County Louisville New Albany Chicago Miller Louis Scherer Queen City Forge Company Cincinnati Mixa Vanheyde Willie Daiser West Lafayette Coshocton County Wetherway Wm. J. O’neal Warren County Warren, Clarke, Greene Clinton

Mail pouch theft near Ann Harbor reported

A through mail pouch to Ann Harbor from the East arrived late and was locked in the baggage room until morning, then stolen. The open bag and scattered letters were found in a nearby field. Drafts totaling $1 were left in the bag. additional cash is believed missing.

Ann Harpor Mica Ann Harbor

Train crash near Des Moines kills four workers

An extra train crashed into a broken freight section six miles from Des Moines, killing four laborers Henry Hughes S M Davidson Dell Aldret and Thos W Hite who were asleep in the caboose. Two others were injured and four horses died as five cars were demolished on a high embankment bridge. The engineer and fireman escaped by jumping.

Des Moines Henry Hughes S. M. Davidson Dell Aldret Thos. W. Hite

Hailstorm damages crops in Fairfield area

A severe rain and hail storm hit Fairfield on Friday afternoon, about five o'clock, for about fifteen minutes. Uncut wheat suffered, corn blades torn to shreds, truck patches damaged, and grape, apple, and pear crops badly harmed. The storm obscured roads as hail stopped traffic.

Fairfield Ino

Father O'Sullivan Guilty of Rape in Camillus Case

Syracuse New York June 25 report states Rev Father J E O Sulliv an ex Catholic priest in Camillus found guilty of raping Abbie O Conner a former domestic in his residence and sentenced to eleven years in Auburn State Prison.

Syracuse N. Y J. E. O'Sullivan Camillus Abbie O’conner Auburn State Prison

Lightning strike in mine injures miner in Wilkesbarre

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on Friday evening a lightning bolt struck the head house and traveled down a 1000 foot surface rope into a mine. The current struck a steel drill held by William Evans who then delivered a violent shock into fellow laborer Daniel Monahen causing probable fatal injuries. Evans fainted from the shock.

Wilkesbarre Wm. Evans Daniel Monahen Evans

Citizen Cutting Freed Temporarily Detained in Paso del Norte

Ex Paso Texas reports an American citizen named Cutting illegally confined by Mexican authorities at Paso del Norte for an offense in this city. The United States Consul cannot secure release and has sent a report to Washington.

Paso Tex Cutting Paso del Norte United States Washington

Mrs Campbell Takes Laudanum After Liveryman’s Death

Pittspurn reporting Mrs John Campbell sister-in-law of John McGiffern the liveryman who shot himself last night died today by taking laudanum Ill health and McGiffen suicide are cited as likely causes of her grave act.

Pittspurn John Campbell John McGiffern McGiffen

Death Hourly Expected for Ex Vice President Davis

Bloomington Indiana June 25 Ex Vice President David Davis shows steady decline and may die before morning if physicians say he cannot live beyond two days. His condition prompted swift medical evaluations as officials awaited further word on his prognosis.

Bloomington Ilat David Davis

Trial Sparks Fight Between Knights of Labor Officials

In St. Louis on June 25 during the trial of Judge Advocate McGary of the Knights of Labor, heated words led to a clash with Prosecuting Attorney McDonald, followed by blows.

St. Louis Advocate McGary Knights of Labor McDonald

Baum Arrested for Forging Ex-Senator Thurman’s Name

Indianapolis June 27 Louis Baum was arrested for forging the name of ex Senator Thurman on several checks. He will be sent back to Columbus Ohio without a requisition.

Indianapolis Ind Louis Baum Thurman Columbus

Government aid grant for Vancouver fire sufferers

Ottawa June 27. Five thousand dollars granted by the Dominion Government in aid of Vancouver fire sufferers.

Ottawa Ont Dominion Vancouver

The Anarchists' Jury in Chicago Criminal Court

In Chicago on June 25 a fourth juror named C. B. Todd was accepted by both sides and sworn in, completing the jury for the anarchists case after today’s court proceedings.

Chcaco Criminal Court C. B. Todd

Fitz John Porter bill clears Senate in 30 to 17 vote

Washington June 25 The Fitz John Porter bill passed the Senate by a tally of 30 yeas and 17 nays. The measure targets military cases and related actions, reflecting ongoing legislative deliberations on wartime authority and civil-military relations.

Washington Fitz John Porter Senate Yeas

Hailstorm Hits Philadelphia Area. Child Killed in Holmesburg Barn

A severe hailstorm near Philadelphia caused extensive damage with a barn struck at Holmesburg. Eight year old Jacob Cove was killed instantly while his brother William, milking nearby, was stunned and in critical condition.

Philadelphia Holmesburg Jacob Cove William

Irish famine fund may now be opened in the west

Michael Davitt cabled Patrick Ford from New York that the trouble in the west of Ireland looks well and that the people are in much improved condition thus suggesting the famine fund may be opened.

New Yorks Michael Davitt Patrick Ford Ireland

Train Standoff as Strikers Force Return to Carcaco

In Carcaco on June 26 a Lake Shore train slipped past strikers guarded by police. A second engine was seized by the strikers and a brief battle followed. Several rioters were shot and one or two killed before the train was pulled back to the city amid a police-striker compromise.

Carcaco Lake Shore

Rhinoceros Bomby Dies in New York Museum Plans

The dead rhinoceros Bomby weighed about two and a half tons. Three elephants dragged his carcass from the iron cage onto a truck and carried it to a retirement spot for a post-mortem. Died of pneumonia. Skeleton and stuffed hide to be placed in the Museum of Natural History.

New York Museum of Natural History

Army worm destroys wheat across Lebanon Valley

In Lebanon Pennsylvania on June 27 reports say nearly half the wheat in the Lebanon Valley has been destroyed by army worms amid additional damage from recent storms. Local farmers brace for impact as crop losses mount and weather conditions persist.

Lebanon Lebanon Valley

Death of Ex-Senator David Davis in Bloomington

Ex Senator and ex vice president David Davis died at 6 08 this morning in Bloomington Illinois after a period of unconsciousness. The death follows a lengthy vigil with family and friends present reporters and several prominent figures sending telegrams of condolence. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at three o clock with mournful public scenes and bells at half mast. His career included guiding roles with Abraham Lincoln on the Chicago Convention and service as senate president pro tempore after the Garfield assassination.

Bloomington Ill David Davis Luce George P. Davis Henry Swayne Justice Swayne Pierrepont Chicago John Walker Lawrence Weldon United States Court of Claims Francis Orme Washington David Davis Walker St. Louis Leonard Swett Robert T. Lincoln Massachusetts New Haven Eighth Judicial Circuit United States Supreme Court Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Davis United States Senate Arthur Garfield Judge Davis Sherman Catlom Thomas Logan New York Roscoe Conkling Washington, D. C A. H. Garland Joun A. Logan CaicaGo Pequot House New London Conn Chester A. Arthur Senate

French Pretenders: Expulsion of Princes from Paris Sparks Protests

Paris reports the government edict expelling Prince Victor and other Bonaparte and Orleanist princes. The exiles depart for Brussels and Geneva amid cries of Vive l Empereur and Vive la Republique. Count of Paris and entourage plan England voyage. implications stir royalist and republican reactions.

French officials shuffled in diplomatic posts

Count de Montebello will become French Ambassador at Vienna replacing Foucher de Careil. M Legrand, currently French Minister to Holland, will succeed de Montebello at Brussels, while de Morte bello will move from Brussels to Holland.

Count de Montebello Brussels Count Foucher de Careil Vienna M. Legrand Holland Count de Mortebello

Philadelphia Taxpayers Likelier Than Any City

About 150000 real estate owners in Philadelphia pay taxes on 225000 properties, showing a higher taxpayer proportion than any U S city, according to N F Post.

Philadelphia United States N. F. Post

Fork man dies from sheep shearer accident

George Holyland of Fork Maryland was injured when a sheep kicked during shearing and drove a blade into his abdomen. He died shortly after the accident.

George Holyland Fork George

Vetoes Read In Senate On Pension Bills

Washington June 24 Messages vetoing seven private pension bills were received from the President and read in the Senate and laid on the table. The article lists total presidential vetoes by administration from Lincoln to Cleveland, noting Cleveland vetoed 387 private pension bills and including several specific bills and places such as Des Moines river lands and Omaha.

WasHiNacTon Senate Arthur Lincoln Johnson Grant Hayes Cleveland Lieutenant McBlair Des Moines District of Columbia Omaha Mass Znesville Sioux City

Yale Honors Degrees for Women at Yale College

At Yale College on June 28 the corporation voted to award LL B to Miss Alice R. Jordan, noting the courses remain open to men only. The LL B was also conferred on several male graduates from the Law School including Bis sel, Davis, Glucker, Hoagland, McKean Jr, Pavey, Gardner, Warren, Work. President Porter announced special honors for seniors and juniors across Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Ancient Language, English, and Mathematics with named recipients in multiple states and cities.

New Haven Corporation of Yale College Alice R. Jordan Clement Stevens Bissell Charleston S. C Charles Francis Davies Topeka Kas Ralph James Glucker N. Y Raymond Hoagland Brooklyn John McKean, Jr Providence Ads Frank Dunlap Pavey Washington Courthouse Henry Ray Gardner Philadelphia Benjamin Streeter Warren Detroit Mich James Clark Work Uniontown Porter John C. Kwab New York W. L.cannon, Jr Dover Del Wm. M. Cameron Albany F. W. Moore New London Chas. W. Parson Florida A. Adams Skaneals Wm. A. Brown New York City Carl D. Buck Buckport John J. Corkery Norwalk IL Hunt Columbus F. G. Moore Wm. H. Parks Clinton, Ct E. C. Stiles Hartford Geo. E. Elliot, Jr Clinton Arthur Goebel Covington N.Y C. W. Goodrick W. W. Crebore Cleveland Geo. L. Riegey Rome W. L. Kingsley

Singled Suit Over Church Bells Injures Invalid Daughter

Mrs Mina Bachman files in Lec GaNnsport circuit court seeking an injunction against the German Lutheran Church pastor and trustees to stop bell chimes. She alleges her severely ill daughter suffers a relapse each time the bells ring. Bachman residence sits near the church. Damages of 1000 dollars requested with the injunction.

Lec

Tragic Trance Awakening Then Suspected Suicide

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Nellie Pierson a colored girl is reported to have died three days earlier. She reportedly arose from a coffin last night startling the family. This morning she was found dead in bed and authorities deem the death a self inflicted act during the night.

Wilkesbarre Nellie Pierson Miss Pierson

Dominion government to enforce fisheries law against U S vessels

Toronto reports that Ottawa denies claims of relaxed protections for Canadian fisheries. The Dominion Government states no interference by the home government and reiterates determination to strictly enforce the law against U S fishing vessels violating it.

Toronto Ont the Mail Ottawa Dominion U. S

Beloit High Principal Shot During Burglary

BeLoit Wisconsin June 28 Prof Chas W Merriman principal of Beloit High School woke to burglars in his room He blocked the door to delay them but the intruders forced it open and shot him the ball lodging in his neck He is in critical condition burglars escaped causing great excitement in Beloit.

BeLoit, Wis Chas. W. Merriman Beloit High School Beloit

Hail Storm Ravages Inkster Area Damaging Crops

A 20 mile by 2 mile strip around Inkster suffered extensive crop destruction after a severe hail storm on Saturday. The Norwegian Church at New Grafton was destroyed. Estimated crop damage runs to $500,000.

Grafton Dak Inkster New Grafton

Farmers vow three year wheat ban to curb chinchbugs

Waxpalia Inn June 28 Fayette County reports chinchbugs destroying corn in multiple fields. To exterminate the pests, farmers agree not to sow wheat for three consecutive seasons across affected areas.

Waxpaula Inn Fayette County

Windsor child blinded by chemical accident

Four year old daughter of Frank Selover of Windsor accidentally spilled concentrated lys on her face and eyes from a bonnet. The child’s sight was entirely destroyed and her face greatly disfigured for life.

MartiToos Iun Frank Selover Windsor

Murderer Adam Kuehner Sentenced to Hang in August

St. Louis on June 28 reports Adam Kuehner who killed his wife in the city on May 30, 1885 has received a death sentence. The Supreme Court recently ruled against his case, and he is slated for execution on August 6.

St. Louis Adam Kuehner Supreme Court

Anarchist Case Jury Draw Ends With No New Jurors

Chicago June 28. In the anarchist cases today no additional jurors were obtained. Seventy five men were called and excused for cause or peremptorily challenged.

Lake Shore Trains Move Under Heavy Police Guard

Curiaco June 28 The Lake Shore railroad ran trains through the city today guarded by a large force of detectives and police armed for protection.

Curiaco Lake Shore Railroad

Turkey Withdraws 40,000 Troops from Greek Frontier

Constantinople reports the Porte has ordered the withdrawal of 40 000 Turkish troops from the Greek frontier, a major shift in the regional military posture amid ongoing tensions.

Turkey Constantinople The Porte

Legislature Limits Work Hours For Minors In Factories

New York lawmakers enact a bill restricting employment in manufacturing establishments. No minor under eighteen may work more than sixty hours weekly, no woman under twenty one, and no child under thirteen, may be employed in such establishments.

New York

Egg weights of Dorkings Leghorn and Spanis noted

Report mentions Dorking eggs weighing five pounds twelve ounces per score, Leghorn eggs slightly over three pounds, and a Spanish breed with a fee of four pounds fourteen ounces ago Herald.

Dorkings

Senate bills and House action in Washington rounds up

The June sessions report Senate votes on naval retirements and a ban on Congress members lobbying for railroad aid. Debates over timber culture, preemption, and desert land laws continue, with executive sessions and adjournments. In the House, pension bills face vetoes and rule changes amid filibusters, with conferees named on the agricultural bill and sundry civil measures advancing.

Washington Senate Quackenbush Messrs Ingalls Logan Hawley Beck Congress Kate House Morrison Judicial Committee U. S. Supreme Court Uni Evarts Edmunds Mitchell Call Yeas Everal Committee Reed U.S Alabama E Fitz John Porter Sewell Ouse Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Kansas Herbert Fitz John Porter Teller Ament Alfred Pleasanton Plumb Houss Alfred Pleasonton Hoar Des Moines Allison Blair

Foreign Notes Highlight Global Movements and Visits

Fifty one killed in Chilean election riots. Prince Luitpold takes oath as Regent of Bavaria and secures unanimous Chamber support. Beecher and wife arrive in Liverpool. Belgian king offers Ciergnon for Count of Paris residence. offer declined, autumn visit planned. Dublin Methodist Conference votes 137 to 22 against political interference. Portuguese king to England and Sweden trip. French radical press calls for expulsion of Orleanist princes and seizure of property. French flag not hoisted in New Hebrides. displayed at storehouse, British flag over another.

Orleans Bonaparte Paris France Prince Victor Marquis of Valette Baron Hausman Brussels Jerome Napoleon Geneva la Republique M. Ornano Loze Napoleon England Tunbridge Wells Chateau EU and Treport M. Hendle Seine Inferieure Comte de Paris Count Foucher de Carell M. Waddington St. James C Emmant Louis Phillippe Duc D’ Aumole House of Orleans Count de Paris Countess de Paris Cannes Duke d’Orleans College Stanislas Helene Duke de Chartres Duchess de Chartres Marie Robert Henri Marguerite Jean Duke de Nemours A’ Alencon Vincennes Louise Emmanuel Blanche Prince de Joinville Rue de Berri Duke de Penthievre Noess Francoise Duke d’Aumale Chantilly Count de Chambord Duc de Berri Charles X Henry V Charles Letitia Bonaparte Europe Joseph Lucien Louis Jerome Charles Jules Zenaide Lucien Louis Joseph Rome Napoleon Charlies Napoleon III Brunswick Marie of Duke de Reichstadt Prince Imperial Westphalia Jerome Bonaparte United States Miss Patterson Apoleon J Rederica of Wurtemburg Count of Montfort Florence Napoleon Joseph Charles Paul Prince Luitpold Bavaria Chamber of Deputies Tur Henry Ward Beecher Liverpool Ciergnon Dublin Portugal Victoria Sweden New Hebrides Islands

Question of blooms and odors in Boston winds

A humorous quip from Boston and Pittsfield papers questions whether syringa vulgaris has bloomed in Boston while noting residents struggle with lingering effects of strong oriental zephyrs. The exchange ends with a coy response about recovery from the odor yet to arrive.

Boston Record Boston Pittsfield Mass

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