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The Harrison News

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Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1886

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Forepaugh Train Plunges as Circus Cars Slide

Forepaughs circus train on the Maine Central at Vassalboro derailed from a defective rail and plunged fifty feet into the Kennebec river. Twenty five prized trick horses were killed and many others injured or fatally at risk. Ten crew rode in the caboose, with two men missing beneath wreckage. A wrecking train heads to the site.

Portland Moe Maine Central Railroad Vassalboro Here Kennebec River

Burning for Revenge In Lake Benton Townsides

In Lake Benton Minnesota last night W W Townsend and her son L M Townsend’s houses were burned. Miss Ida Childs, who lived with the family, is arrested on arson charges claiming she was secretly married to L M Townsend. Townsends say she acted for vengeance. barn and granary survived. An examination before Justice McArthur is scheduled for Saturday.

Lake Benton Miinn W. W. Townsend L. M. Townsend Ida Childs Miss Childs Young Townsend Jennie Johnson Townsends

Revival of Socialist Troubles Threatens London

Lonton July 16. Police summon prominent Socialists to answer at trial on Saturday for obstructing streets last Sunday. They warn future offenders will be promptly arrested. Socialist League issued an inflammatory appeal urging free speech against police tyranny.

Lonton London Socialist League

Poisoning suspected after ladies picnic in Charleston

Seventy five leading ladies attended a Charleston picnic yesterday. Refreshments included ice cream lemon sherbet and watermelon. In the evening many grew violently ill with poisoning symptoms. Doctors worked but no deaths are feared. Poison source unclear though lemon sherbet is suspected. Some sherbet kept for testing. No one blamed.

Charleston Ill

Murderer of Davis Shot by posse at Frisco

Garden City Kan July 16 One of the murderers of Davis the man found floating in Arkansas river with a bullet hole in his head was riddled with bullets by a free party at Frisco about sixty miles southwest of Garden City this morning He had concealed himself in a livery stable and was armed with a gun The posse surrounded the stable and demanded surrender He began firing and was instantly killed by a volley of bullets

Garden City Kan Davis Arkansas River Frisco

Five men burned and injured in aqueduct shaft accident

In New York on July 16 five workers lowered in an iron bucket by a windlass to a shaft of the new aqueduct were set on fire by a gasoline lamp carried by one man. Frightened, they leaped from the bucket and fell one hundred feet to the shaft bottom, suffering severe burns and injuries.

New York Withir KatTh J. P. Zellman William Ospern Pittsburgh Cleveland Toledo Youngstown Cincinnati Kuhlman Canton Dueber Newport Hampden Springfield Mass A. R. HoaGianp New York City Antioch College Yellow Springs Hoagland George Washington Palmer Liberty Center Napoleon Paint Creek Fayette County

Autograph confession cited in Coffey manslaughter trial

In Boston on July 16 the defense in Timothy Coffey’s manslaughter case introduced a remarkable confession by Joan Coffey, the deceased’s brother, claiming the writer killed Cullen and that Timothy was entirely innocent. John asserts he acted in self defense with a knife.

Boston Timothy Coffey John Cullen Joan Coffey Cullen Timothy John

Dacey Hanged for Murder of Chicago Alderman

Jas Dacey was hanged in Woopstock Illinois at 12 35 today for the murder of Alderman Michael Gaynor of Chicago. He made no speech and appeared moderately composed after a morning of screaming, his limbs bound to prevent attacking attendants.

Smallpox at Bolan Ill From German Emigrant

Fourteen cases of smallpox reported in Bolan Illinois with one death. The disease was brought by a German emigrant, and the outbreak began after his arrival in July.

Caicaco Bolan Ill

Potato Destroying Black Bug Wreaks Havoc in Illinois

A Freeport Illinois dispatch reports farmers fear a large black bug, about a quarter of an inch long, is destroying potatoes more severely than the striped bug. The pests have caused notable damage.

Chcalco Freeport Ill

Postmaster Wyatt Held on Embezzlement Charge

Kansas City Mo July 16 E N Wyatt who for nine months has been postmaster at Austin Cass County Mo was held to await grand jury action today by United States Commissioner Perkins on a charge of embezzling 439 Bail set at 1000 and given.

Kansas City E. N. Wyatt Austin Cass County United States Perkins Darryy and Food Commission Jefferson, O Eptror Senate Senate Committee Employed the Assistant Dairy and Food Commissioner New York York State New York State Dairy Commission Department of Agriculture U. S. Der’r. OF Agriculture Washington, D.C Warner Miller L. Aavensburg N. Y Richards & Muny’s P. H. Riper N. Waterbury Hammond’s Goods Warren Street P. McGann McGann’s Goods Brooklyn Millman L. Mendell’s Goods G. H. Hammond Indiana P. H. van Riper United States Senate H. Talcott

Two Boys Die After River Rescue Attempt at Eddy's Mill

In Bay City Missouri July 16 two youths Charles Nelty eleven and James Wells nine played on broomsticks near Eddy's mill. Nelty fell into the river and Wells dived to save him. Both were dragged under by the current and sank in sixteen feet of water with no rescue.

Bay City Mica Charles Nelty James Wells Eddy’s Mill Nelty Wells

Fatal accident as horses run away near Galessera

Mr and Mrs Sewell Clay were thrown from their mounts several miles west of Galessera when their horses ran away. Mr Clay died and his wife sustained serious injuries.

Galessera Sewell Clay Here

Building Collapse Buries Men at Tenth Street Flour Store

A three story building at 176 Tenth Street in New York collapsed shortly after 9 PM, burying several men. Richard Pugh, 45, William Evans, 32, and Mathias Bansabas, 23, were rescued from the debris and taken to Chambers Street Hospital with severe head and body bruises. The incident is blamed on overloading floors. The structure had stood for about fifty years.

New York Tenth Street Sweesey & Sons Fourth Precinct Richard Pugh Wm. Evans Mathias Bansabas Chambers Street Hospital

Romance Remarries After Thirty-Two Years Wait

In Fox Creek Maine on July 18 a real life romance ends in marriage. Abram O. Savage, engaged to Flavilla Chadborne thirty-two years ago, returns from Nevada and California after rumors of misbehavior. Mrs. Bassett, now divorced, learns of the renewed proposal and Savage promptly weds his first fiancée in a quiet ceremony.

Fox Creek Bingham Abram O. Savage Flavilla Chadborne Savage Nevada Wm Bassett Calfornia

Springfield post office walkout over six week promise and vacation

Two Springfield letter carriers and three clerks quit without notice after Postmaster Clendennin refused a six week retention and two weeks vacation. Their posts were filled by Democrats. The carrier superintendent, recently replaced, was discharged for not instructing his successor.

Springfield Ita Clendennin

Sailors on Rockland bottle message from shipwrecked crew

The schooner Lady Thorne crew found a bottle off Rockland containing a torn slip claiming a collision with an ocean steamer in mid Atlantic on March 10. It notes a London departure February 10 and asks for publication, signed by Captain Linsey as mate Hillevankin with deteriorated handwriting.

Linsey

First Tea Train from Japan to Europe Reaches Omaha

The first eighty-car tea train bound for Europe passed through Omaha on Friday. It claimed faster travel from San Francisco to Omaha than the route via the Suez Canal, part of a contest testing if tea can reach Europe sooner by the American route.

Omaha Japan Tourope San Francisco China Europe Suez Canal

Franklin County man freed after murder confession surfaced

In Columbus on July 18 a Franklin County man Alfred Peel was imprisoned for the murder of Kate Grimes. While jailed a deserted lover Georgie Lee drowned herself and later confessed Peel’s guilt, leading to Peel's release after she testified against him to shield herself.

Coumbus, O Alfred Peel Franklin County Kate Grimes Georgie Lee Peel

Man Sent to Lunatic Asylum After Marriage Proposal to Queen Victoria

London July 18 James Junior wrote a marriage proposal to Queen Victoria. He began with My beloved Victoria and signed Your loving husband. He delivered the letter to Windsor Castle, sought a reply, was detained, examined and found mentally wanting, and yesterday sent to a lunatic asylum.

London James Junior Victoria Windsor Castle

English Election Resume Shows Shifting Party Strength

London July 18 Returns up to yesterday noon cover 653 seats with 7 unreported excluding Speaker Peel. Conservatives 318 Unionist Liberals 74 Gladstonites 187 Nationalists 88. Unionist muster 392 against 270 Home Rulers. Majority 122 against Mr Gladstone on Irish policy.

London Peel Mr. Gladstone

Rescue at Rockaway Beach Excur­sionists Saved

Twenty five excursionists were thrown into the water from a gang plank during landing at Rockaway Beach but all were rescued. A man named John OToole is lauded for bravery after he rescued seven people, including women and children.

New York Rockaway Beach John O'Toole

Elmwood Banker Harlan P Tracy Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Peoria July 18 Harlan P Tracy Elmwood banker who recently made an assignment was arrested on a warrant by creditors. An expert audit alleged a $68 000 shortage in the bank books and the case charges embezzlement.

Peoria Iun Harlan P. Tracy Elmwood

Quarrel at Carbondale Picnic Ends in Four Fatalities

At a Carbondale Illinois picnic on July 18 four men fought over a disagreement. In the clash three men were fatally stabbed with knives and another injured. Police investigated the shooting and identified the assailant. The event shocked local residents and prompted a review of safety at public gatherings.

Carbondale, Ill

Merchant killed as dynamite blows his store in W Virginia

In Whelling on July 18 Benz Ramage a merchant at Union Coal Works twelve miles down the river was killed when his store was blown apart by dynamite placed underneath it. Henry Campbell a former partner was arrested on suspicion.

Whelling W. Va Benz Ramage Union Coal Works Ohio Henry Campbell Ramage

Vote Against Prohibition Wins Quietly in Vicksburg

Vicksburg Mississippi reports a smooth election with about 1,200 plurality against prohibition in the city and roughly 3,000 in the county including the city, reflecting strong opposition to prohibition across the area.

Vicksburg Miss

Boiler Explosion Kills Two Children in Wellusville Yard

In Wellusville on July 18 a boiler in Joseph Fassett's boiler shop exploded, wrecking the building. Clara Driscoll, five, was killed instantly while her sister Mary, three, suffered fatal injuries. Both children were playing in the yard beside the boiler house.

Wellusville E. O Joseph Fassett Clara Driscoll Mary

Cholera Returns From Infected Districts

Daily dispatch lists Brindisi seven new cases and two deaths Ventana sixteen new cases and two deaths Lazio eight new cases and five deaths A few other places report new cases but no fatalities.

Rowr Brindisi Ventana Lazio

Chicago Anarchists Trial Names Fielden as Gunman

In Chicago July 19 the prosecution pressed the Haymarket case with witness testimony marking Sam Fielden as the shooter who fired at police after the Haymarket bomb. Officers Krueger Wessler Doyle Spierling described Fielden battling police from a wagon and firing as the bomb exploded. Fielden identified himself by reaction but offered no clear defense as the court heard dramatic surveillance of the attack.

CxHicaco Krueger Sam Fielden Haymarket John Wessler Wessler Fielden John E. Doyle Spierling

New Extradition Articles Under Senate Review

Washington reports that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is considering new extradition articles with Great Britain. An executive session is expected to ratify the treaty before session close. Added crimes include manslaughter burglary financial embezzlement of fifty dollars or more, and malicious injury to property endangering life under both nations’ laws. Political crimes remain non extraditable.

Washington Great Britain Senate Committee On Foreign Relations

Apache delegation protests possible Arizona removal

A thirteen member Warm Spring and Chiricahua Apache delegation met Secretary Lam ar in Washington to protest reports of moving their people from Arizona to Nomansland. The group, led by Captain Durst of the Fourth Cavalry, cited their history since surrendering to General Crook in 1883 and warned the removal remains likely.

Washington Lamar Durst Fourth Cavalry Arizona Nomansland Crook

Boy Kills His Sister and Becomes Insane

Banner Maine July 19 Henry Bickwell fifteen shoots and kills his sister Mattie thirteen while playing with a loaded gun. The tragedy leaves the teen instantly dead and drives him to insanity amid the small city’s shock and grief.

Banner Henry J. A. Bickwell Mattie

Lightning strikes during city burial causing panic at Oak Hill

In Nyack New York on July 19 mourners at Oak Hill Cemetery watched a large tree near a grave struck by lightning. The spectacle caused panic among the crowd with some weeping and praying while others fled in terror before the interment resumed and the coffin was laid to rest amid the storm.

Nyack Oak Hill Cemetery Rockland County

Colonel Gilder to resume voyage toward North Pole

New York reports Colonel Gilder emerged from seclusion after a vengeful woman halted his North Pole start last week. The Dolly Adams bond dispute, for which he was blamed, is nearing settlement, and the Colonel plans to begin his cold journey again in the near future.

New York Gilder North Pole Dolly Adams’ Bond

Call issued for three per cent 1882 bonds in 1882

Washington reports a government bond call for three percent bonds of 1882 covering multiple original numbers and amounts totaling 4 million dollars. The call matures on September 1.

Washington

Mor mon Proselytes Land at Castle Garden

Twenty five Mor mon converts from Iceland and one Englishman arrived at Castle Garden yesterday. Among the Icelanders eight are men six women and eleven children.

New York Iceland Castle Garden

Fort Hamilton Captain Gallan Verplanck Weir Dies by Self

New York July 19 Captain Gallan Verplanck Weir commanding battery M Fifth Artillery at Fort Hamilton shot himself in the head last evening. The death ends his service at the fort and is being investigated as a self-inflicted tragedy.

New York Gallan Verplanck Weir Fifth Artillery Fort Hamilton

Anarchists Sentenced to Nine Months in Milwaukee

Milwaukee July 19 The Anarchists Frank Hirth Anton Palm and Carl Simon were sentenced to nine months in the House of Correction.

Milwaukee Wis Frank Hirth Anton Palm Carl Simon House of Correction

Leech Lake Indians Winter Flood Fears Rise

July 19 report from Sr. Paul warns that Leech Lake Indians in Northern Minnesota may cut reservoirs and flood the region, triggering state concern over potential inundation and water control actions.

Paul Minnessota

Mexico Revolution Chiefs Gonzales and Lapta Captured

Mexico on July 19 reports Gonzales and Lapta revolutionary chiefs trapped by regular troops and defeated in battle, with their capture confirmed. The clash underscores ongoing insurgent activity and central authorities’ efforts to restore order.

Mexico Gonzales and Lapta

Girl fatally bitten by rattlesnake in Boulder

In Boulder NL on July 19 a girl gathering blackberries was fatally bitten by a rattlesnake. Authorities report the incident occurred while she picked berries in the field, with no further details disclosed.

Boulder

Workmanlike grip used to feign vitality as a vagrant

An Omaha reporter quotes a troop member who reveals a habit of carrying a hickory stick and twisting it while walking to keep his hands calloused. The practice is described as a ruse to mislead any justice during potential arraignment for vagrancy.

Omaha

Blind man lashes out in San Francisco crowd

A blind man who faced taunts in San Francisco hurled himself into a crowd and attacked both bystanders and aggressors, delivering blows indiscriminately in a chaotic incident.

San Francisco

Bank Failure Shocks Benkleman Nebraska Community

A Dundy County Bank in Benkleman Nebraska failed yesterday. President Belzer fled to Canada with about $100,000 in funds and securities. Farmers and homesteaders face loss, with many to prove up today and abandon claims as Belzer reportedly transferred all property to his wife. Eastern banks also suffer heavy losses.

Caicaco Omaha Dundy County Bank Benkleman Neb Belzer Canada

Exhibition of Paris lamp for New York firemen

In Firemen's Hall New York an electric hand lamp from Paris, brought by Fire Commissioner Purroy, was shown. The five pound lamp gives seven candle power for two hours and features a resting battery shutoff with a bright flash when lifted. Purroy plans improvements and Chief Shay will test the device before any further purchases.

New York Paris Purroy Fire Department Ada Shay

Bride-To-Be Converts For Hebrew Match Ends Engagement

Miss Ida Clark renounced Christianity at a large synagogue setting to wed Hebrew suitor Holland. The ceremony was planned for tonight but Holland sent word the engagement is off with no explanation.

Bloomington Itt Ida Clark Moses Aaron Holland

Gypsies Refused at Depot Spark Cleaning Effort

In Liverpool on July 15 a second group of gypsies occupying the railway depot were refused passage by the National Steam Ship Company. Officials used extensive disinfectants due to their filthy condition. A magistrate declined removal authority, ruling the depot private property.

Liverpool National Steamship Company

Sheriff reports unsolved knife attack and inmate murder

In Jacksonville Illinois two years ago Mrs McLaughlin and her sister were cut with a knife during a residence burglary. Fred Hoter was jailed in Winchester and later killed by masked men. The divorced husband of Mrs McLaughlin, dying recently, is said to have been the assailant.

Jacksonville Ill McLaughlin Fred Hoter Winchester

Hog cholera devastates county swine herds in Hillsboro area

A special from Hillsboro Illinois reports a violent hog cholera outbreak across parts of the county. Many farmers have lost all their swine with one township tallying about $1,000 in losses. Remedies tried to date have failed to halt the disease.

Cuiiaco Hillsboro Ill

Bronck vs City of Atlanta Injunction Refused

The injunction case against police interference with whisky, wine and beer sales by the quart was heard yesterday before Judge Clarke. The court denied the injunction, and the city will prosecute Al Bronck for violating the prohibition law.

Atlanta al Bronck Clarke Bronck

Mexican revolution risk at Nuevo Laredo grows

July 15. The situation at Nuevo Laredo Mexico grows more serious with fears of an unavoidable revolution. Government troops head toward the city while revolutionists, armed with many Winchester rifles, may seize the Custom House before the troops arrive.

Proposal to base currency on American gold dollar in Peru

Lima reports that due to depreciation and fluctuations of silver currency in circulation, a proposal seeks to use the American gold dollar as the basis of all monetary transactions. Gold value would be 80 cents, with no fractions under a quarter of an eagle.

Lima Republic

Made Insane by Bible Reading in Decatur Case

Decatur Illinois July 14 John Ritchie, driven to madness by religious fervor, has been declared insane by the county court. He began intense Bible study six weeks ago, neglecting work and losing mental balance due to the obsession with scripture.

Decatur Ill John Ritchie

Extradition Treaty Draft Signed by British and U S Ministers

London reports that the draft extradition treaty between Great Britain and the United States has been signed by Lord Rosebery and Minister Phelps and is now in Washington. The prospect of a truly effective treaty is met with intense gratification here.

London Great Britain United States Lord Rosebery Phelps Washington

Jury impaneled for Haymarket massacre trial begins

Cuban o July 15 The jury to try the eight Anarchists charged with the Hay market massacre was finally impaneled and the State's Attorney began his address.

Haymarket

Acquittals in Riot Killing at Stalbert Polish Church

In Detroit Michigan on July 15 an acquittal was returned for Basil Lemke Alexander Lemke and August Steber accused of killing John Levitzki during the riot at Stalbert's Polish Catholic congregation last winter when Rev D Kalasinski was deposed.

Detroit Mica Basil Alexander Lemke August Steber John Levitzki Stalbert D. Kalasinski

Telegram Sent for Aid to Drought Texans

Weatherford Texas July 15 a tele gram to Congressman Lanham in Washington urged government relief for drought struck regions. Hundreds of families lack necessities of life.

Weatherford Tex Lanham Washington Texas

George and citizens mull abolishing property in land

In New York on July 15 Henry George and several prominent citizens met at Rev. Dr. McGlynn's house to discuss abolishing land ownership and taxing users through rental payments. A railroad man proposed buying the Third Avenue line via property taxes, and the group resolved to pursue reform immediately.

New York Henry George McGlynn Third-avenue Railroad

Senate and House action in July session capped by river and harbor bill

The record covers July sessions with Senate discussions on the river and harbor bill and amendments, pension measures, veto printing, and actions in the House including public buildings at Galveston and Oshkosh, Morrison’s surplus reduction plan, and the Fortifications Appropriations bill plus night sessions for printing and pensions.

Washington Senate Ohio Payne Beck House Committee On Pensions Jacksonville Fla Ways and Means Committee Morrison Congress Arbor McMillan Hovusr Galveston Tex Oshkosh Wis Messrs Hewitt Randall McKinley Reed Yeas Nays Bas R. D. Lancaster St. Louis Lowry Indiana Alfred H. Pleasanton W. W. Averell Labor Committee Committee On Printing Romiser Maryland Whitthorne United States District of Columbia Howse Civil Service Commission Post Office Committee

Boston laundryman murdered by a young Chinese lodger

A Boston laundryman Dino Cuong was killed on the 18th by a young Chinese man he had given lodging to. The report notes police interest and details of the suspect’s stay, with other local items and brief obituaries interwoven, including deaths in Akron and Toledo and notes on politics and industry.

Dino Cuong Boston Turk Supreme Lodge of Knights of Phythias

Polish couple seeks two year marriage in Jersey City

A Polish couple asked a justice of the peace to marry them for two years in Jersey City. The brief notice hints at a light social event within a local community newspaper context.

Jersey City Justice of the Peace N. Y

Crab Canning Company Emerges in Texas Gulf Coast

The Clear Creek Crab Canning Company organized in Galveston County is catching and canning crabs. Shells are ground into dentifrice in France, boiled-crab vat oil yields soap, comparable to coconut oil. Crabs travel in five-gallon cans and are valued highly.

Texas Clear Creek Crab Canning Company Galveston County France

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