Wedding Reception Sees Goings See The Guests
A brief wedding reception drew guests from close circles as the couple hosted friends and family. The event featured music, light fare, and respectful toasts honoring the newlyweds.
11 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
1
A brief wedding reception drew guests from close circles as the couple hosted friends and family. The event featured music, light fare, and respectful toasts honoring the newlyweds.
A sprawling collection of brief items reports on aging infrastructure trade and politics. It notes Russian rail ambitions European Argentine securities losses and Trans Caucasian line claims. It mentions cultural figures Christine Nilsson Patti and Albini, assorted curiosities and oddities from across the globe and a bevy of local anecdotes.
Secretary Foster met with New York bankers and brokers at the sub-treasury to discuss extending the maturing four-and-a-half percent bonds. The unanimous vote supported extending the bonds at two percent payable at the government’s pleasure to help currency during crop movement, noting prudence and business reasons over politics.
Receiver E D Mex of the Guthrie Commercial Bank has filed a report to the court. The bank, opened April 22 1889, was run to extract deposits and then fail. Deposits averaged $18 000 daily for three months. No organizers’ funds tied to deposits. President J M Ragsdale claimed $55 000 deposited. T M Ragsdale showed $48 000. Books are in bad condition.
The president appointed William D. Owen of Logansport Indiana as superintendent of immigration. Owen, 45, represented Indiana’s Tenth district in past congresses and authored the new immigration law. Backed strongly by labor groups, he will begin duties within a few days.
The Southern Pacific steamship El sol completed the fastest New York to New Orleans voyage. Departed New York at 3 40 p m May 30 and reached New Orleans at 12 25 p m June 4. Dock to dock four days twenty hours forty five minutes. From Sandy Hook to South Pass four days twelve hours six minutes.
The steamship Itata arrived at Iquique from Tocopilla and has been handed to the American warships there. The Charleston is expected to arrive soon from Arica. Itata surrendered all arms taken from San Diego totaling 5,000 rifles.
A severe gale drove the steamer Badger State ashore at Erie Pennsylvania early Thursday. Captain Clark of the U S life saving station drowned while leading a rescue attempt for trapped seamen.
The governor refused to commute the life sentence of Sim Johnson a Black man who faces execution by hanging on June 19 for raping a white girl.
Secretary Foster asks national bank depositories for 3,000,000 dollars to replenish the depleted surplus, aiming to raise it to 8,000,000 dollars and restore financial reserves.
Historian Benson J. Lossing, noted for Civil War and American history works, died at his Chestnut Ridge home Wednesday from heart failure at age 78. His passing ends a long career shaping U S historical writing.
The New York Churchman reports Dr. Brooks approved by 27 dioceses and elected to the bishopric of Massachusetts in a historic church decision.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports a serious riot in Jerusalem between Catholics and Greeks. Turkish troops intervened, killing several and wounding many. The French ambassador in Constantinople has sent a strong protest to the Porte against the action.
At Grand Rapids Michigan Charles W Seidell pleaded guilty to bigamy admitting five living wives and that he was preparing to take a sixth.
W. M. K Du Vall, famed letter writer who once swindled senators and a grieving parent, was brought to court in Baltimore for a new scheme. He visited several homes claiming a husband sent for Sunday shoes after tearing his pair, swiping shoes then selling them to a second hand store. Police say over fifty pairs were obtained, with many victims unwilling to prosecute.
Behring Sea bill approved after debate over a clause allowing 7500 seals to be captured by United States subjects for natives food supply. Conservative Mr Stavely Hill argued with Canada consent notes, government minister W H Smith defended prior consent. Bill advances to the Lords. Stavely Hill noted as Alaska fisheries expert.
A German fleet of three corvettes the Leipsic Sophie and Alexandrine under Admiral Valoiz sailed from Yokohama May 3 and reached San Francisco Friday morning. The ships are bound for the Chilean coast to coal provision and take on supplies for German vessels in South America.
The treasury department following the attorney general's decision has converted seigniorage from silver dollars into standard silver dollars and now issues silver certificates against them. The amount of silver dollars not yet backed by certificates rose from $600,000 on May 1 to over $4,000,000 by June 1.
Kentucky jeans manufacturers with 3,200 looms in Louisville Nashville and Evansville convened in Louisville and agreed to operate two thirds time for the next fifteen weeks. The move will cut output by 50,000 pieces valued at $60,000 as the trade’s unsatisfactory condition is cited.
The schooner F. Hill arrives in San Francisco from Kodiak reporting savage grip in Alaska. Hundreds have died at about twelve per day as natives lack doctors and medical stores. Native hardship worsened by poor seal otter catches affecting livelihoods.
Four hundred Syrians landed at the barge office Friday and were detained by order of Col. Weber. They will likely be sent back. A total of 3,111 immigrants were waiting to be registered Friday.
Philadelphia mayor announced a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Gideon W. Marsh for alleged law violations while serving as president of the Keystone National Bank.
A dwelling owned by Samuel P. Meyers, a prominent local farmer near Meyersdale Pennsylvania, burned Thursday night. Two children, Clara aged nine and Missouri aged twelve, died in the blaze. Authorities investigated the inferno as a fatal house fire.
The Illinois senate on Friday defeated a bill to establish an eight hour workday. The final tally was 24 for and 23 against, two votes short of the constitutional requirement.
Ottawa Ont mourns Sir John MacDonald with embalming and a state funeral plan. The body will lie in state at parliament buildings, then St Alban church, Kingston. Officials gauge Conservative leadership after his death, noting Orangemen opposition to Sir John W Thompson.
Two of three Vanderburg brothers die of hydrophobia after a mad dog infected cattle two weeks earlier. A third brother remains hospitalized in Kansas City as physicians warn survival is unlikely beyond a day or two.
An early Sunday quake rattled Lombardy Venetia and Tuscany with Verona as the center. Buildings collapsed in Verona and nearby towns setting off fires and chimneys while residents fled to streets. Seventeen injured at Babadia Calvena and three killed at Martenigo as aftershocks followed. Venice and Milan also felt the tremors.
A parcel of $20,000 mailed from Ottawa banks to Winnipeg was destroyed in an accident on the Winnipeg express near Straight Lake Ontario. One bundle of $10,000 was ruined while part of the second bundle survived enough to recover several thousand dollars. The ultimate loser is not yet known but the banks shipping the money are likely affected.
Three women employed in the kitchen of the Manhattan Athletic club in New York were found unconscious in their room and were rushed to Bellevue hospital in a serious condition. The gas was likely turned on accidentally. Names: Kate Fleming 22, Ann Tracy 20, and Annie Cassidy 20.
Reports detail a deadly uprising against President Hyppolyte in Port au Prince. A former cabinet minister led eighty rebels who freed about 200 prisoners, sparking a battle with Hyppolyte's forces. Rebels and many suspected opponents were killed. the incident followed the killing of Ernest Rigaud.
Galena Illinois observed the unveiling of a bronze Gen. Grant statue gifted by Chicago’s H. H. Kohlsaar. A mile-long parade with 4,000 in line welcomed ex-Senator McClellan presented the city, while speeches by Gov. Fifer and Judge Crabtree praised Grant’s Civil War leadership and his presidency.
A lake steamer fireman John Allen was murdered near Painesville with body hidden to mislead pursuit. In Bolivar six lives from last December wreck paid by $1,800 settlement. Massillon strike settled at $1.15 daily. Several accidents, deaths, and political moves across Ohio noted, including Grear for state senator, school positions, and weather impacts.
Dispatches from the Red River region report rapid, historic flooding in Texas. Gainesville sees water above the high mark and fields, crops, and farms are submerged. Stock losses reach 400 cattle and 55 horses north of Doss on the M K and T railway, with debris and live losses noted as the rivers surge. At Belcher the river runs three miles north and violence of the flood is described as one of the greatest in years. A volume of water ten feet high swept through the valley, carrying trees, brush, houses, and dead stock, flooding the entire area within half an hour. In Chillicothe two workers and two strangers were camping near a bridge when floodwaters rose rapidly.
Lord Salisbury moved the second reading of a Behring Sea bill to empower England to act on arbitration and provide for compensation for real losses. The government did not admit full liability. Russia was believed favorable to arbitration. The bill passed the second and third readings in the Lords and has also passed the Commons.
Czar, urged by Grand Duke Sergius, orders Moscow expulsions of Jews to proceed slowly. Officials directed to allow Jews time to settle affairs and wind up business as the measures are implemented.
A report claiming Gen James Longstreet was seriously ill is unfounded. Jerome Hill of St Louis received a message from the general stating he is in excellent health.
A squadron of three German war ships named Ripsig Sophie and Alexandrine left San Francisco Sunday evening after a two day stay in port en route to Chili.
A New York society forms with the object to bring educated men and women into closer relation with the laboring classes for their mutual benefit. The effort seeks practical cooperation between scholars and workers, enhancing social and economic ties.
A grand jury has returned seventeen indictments against former Philadelphia City Treasurer Bardsley. The maximum penalty cited is eighty five years of imprisonment.
The London Chronicle reports losses from Peter's pence investments totaling about $260,000, detailing a significant negative impact on the fund and its contributors.
In Greenville Missouri Garrett Thomas a Black man was sentenced to hang on July 21 for the murder of another Black man named Bryant. The verdict and date reflect a grave crime and the severe punishment ordered by the court in a racially charged case.
The London census records a total population of 4 211 506 with the outer ring accounting for 1 422 276 residents. The figures highlight population distribution across central and outer areas.
The Passionists' Retreat at Normandy, built for $60,000, was dedicated Sunday with Father O'Connor of Newark as provincial. A number of priests from across the country officiated at the ceremonies.
Information from Washington states the insurgent schooner Itata landed at Iquiqui after leaving Tocopilla with 5000 rifles and a large supply of equipment.
In Wilmington Delaware a Republican wins the mayoralty and city offices marking the first GOP control in seven years. The victory signals a shift in local government as party lines firm up voters’ confidence in the administration.
Scientific observer Signor Palmieri reports a lava stream issuing from a new crater at Vesuvius base, linking the event to Sunday Lombardy earthquake. He notes eruptions halt seismic activity and does not deem the flow dangerous.
An earthquake shook parts of Tyrol on Monday with readings reported in Rendena Thal and Sued Thal at the foot of the Admeix Glacier. Local observers described moderate shaking and no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Authorities monitored tremor activity for further updates.
The latest sale tops at 6200 dollars for Van Marcke paintings. An English portrait painters society is formed with twenty five members. Art students in the country exceed 150000. Alma Tadema enjoys peak popularity as London buyers pay well for his works. Three Italian pieces from the Santurce collection sold for 87260 dollars.
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