03 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
1
A sweeping column of quirky facts and brief items from the era. It lists unusual weights and records, place names, early tech notions, notes on people, places, and events from the United States and abroad. Entities include US pension names, Fort systems, towns like Hillsboro and Danversport, and figures such as government officials and Vienna era references.
Wm C B MacDonough, a San Francisco capitalist, wired $150000 to Rothschilds to purchase Ormonde, the famed stallion bred by the Duke of Westminster. Ormonde, undefeated on English turf, won the Derby and St Leger as a three-year-old in 1886, is valued for stud potential, and will be brought to California via sea and land routes to join MacDonough’s stable. The deal, the largest horse sale to date, follows Reed’s prior bid of £25,000 and signals a major wager on Ormonde’s progeny.
Amid floral tributes and silent homage in the east room, the remains of Mrs. Harrison lay under chandeliers as Presidents and dignitaries attended a simple service. Palm arches and wreaths framed the casket while a hymn and prayers marked the ceremonial moment before the coffin departed for Indianapolis.
The Hancock counterfeits, described as the best of their kind, have resurfaced in Cincinnati. They imitate the Miles Ogre issue currently linked to a ten year Columbus sentence, fooling bank staff and even U.S. treasury cashiers. A note reached the sub treasury from Louisville, prompting a strong warning to money handlers to exercise utmost caution.
Dr G W Kelly of Macon Ga killed his sister in law and attempted to drown his eight year old daughter in a well at Louisville Ga after a morning of religious excitement and nervous condition. He claimed God spoke in his sleep and urged the killings to save them from worldly evils while appearing sometimes sane.
In Cambridge on Monday morning widow Mary K Marean, 68 Dana Street, killed her nearly seventy year old mother Annie L Brownlee. Neighbors restrained Marean who is described as insane and who confessed striking the mother on the head with a wrench as she went upstairs. Marean recently suffered a severe grip and has shown insanity lately.
Rev. E R Young, a Methodist missionary, recounts a dying Indian’s confession that he and another scout once crossed an island to glimpse three icebound masts. They chose not to report the sight to the expedition commander to avoid delaying rescue and risking starvation for the party. The Indians believed those masts were from Franklin’s vessel.
The Paris fund will be freed from banker custody and placed with disinterested parties until disposal arrangements are agreed. Archbishop Croke proposed the release and Timothy Iarrington, a Parnellite leader, has accepted, drawing general satisfaction.
A petition presented to the directors requested adjourning on Thant's exchange to honor the memory of the president Harrison. The vote was unanimous to close the exchange at the next hour, with no dissent recorded.
A fragmented report from October 28 notes an incident involving a person named Wood with 3,000 in assets and estimated liabilities totaling about 100,000. The article mentions Springs and a Wednesday event but provides no clear context or location.
Canadian authorities in Ottawa dispatched telegraph messages and visors as expressions of sympathy tied to a governor-general incident. The communication underscores official condolences and recognition from Canada.
President Harrison and his family returned home to bury Mia Harrison in Crown Hill Cemetery after a simple service at a Indianapolis Presbyterian church. Thousands lined routes and at the church as an organ and choir offered solemn music reflecting the nation’s grief.
In Burnsville North Carolina on October 31 a mob led by Bud Parrott attempted to kill state auditor George W Sanderlin as he spoke in the county courthouse A violent melee followed with pistols knives and a bowie knife used Several men were killed and many wounded as Democrats repelled the assailants and escorted Sanderlin to safety The incident echoes the era's political violence and mob rule.
A nitro glycerine factory two miles from Lima Ohio exploded, shaking buildings and shattering glass. The blast killed Andrew Schulte and injured several others including Tom Mateue and Ben Dowe. ABradford Pa man Andy Schulte is listed among the dead, with others named as Benjamin Dowling and Henry Schafnell. The nearby farm houses of William Slooker and Thomas Placer were damaged and a servant girl injured.
In Lafayette Indiana Lewis Cissell a local printer woke with a pronounced yawn and found his jaw dislocated he could not speak until Dr Walker reset his jaw the condition seemed temporary and he warned of future yawns.
The sixteenth annual convention of the American Humane Association closed in Philadelphia. Chicago was chosen as the site for the 1893 meeting, and officers were elected: John G Shortal as president from Chicago, Craig G Ritchie as treasurer from Philadelphia, and Martin V Davis as secretary from Philadelphia.
A severe storm on Friday morning brought the first snow of the season to West Superior. Strong winds blew down the Culver building front and caused other damage. Shipping may be affected as many vessels were at sea catching the gale conditions.
Homestead Pennsylvania October 29 Sheriff Mc Cleary increased his deputy force by fifty one, bringing on duty eighty six men. The expanded staff aims to bolster security and patrols in the area amid ongoing tensions and labor activity at the Homestead site.
Nasville Tenn Oct 31 Judge McAlister is deciding a mandamus action against penitentiary inspectors to stop J E Goodwin from using convicts on sewer construction The decision states convicts may be used anywhere in the state for any work but sub leasing convicts is void and illegal and they cannot be sublet to anyone for any kind of work
The state department reports via the Odessa consul that cholera in Russia is greatly improved as heat ends and temperatures rise to mild levels. The Cairo consul notes allMediterranean vessels except Turkey and Greece face quarantine inspection at Alexandria.
On October 31 in Milwaukee about eight thousand people were displaced by a severe fire. The conservative tally stems from the latest registration of the burned district as residents sought shelter with local households that opened their doors to the homeless amid Friday night chaos.
An explosion partially wrecked the W. and Eberhardt saloon in Allyn Washington. The proprietor slept upstairs and was unharmed. Prohibitionists, active in a local anti liquor campaign, are suspected of the attack.
The Hamburg American Packet Co. steamship Russia arrived from Hamburg with fifty cabin passengers. It is the first to reach this port since the last cholera infected steamer. All passengers are in good health, and their baggage was disinfected before sailing and again at quarantine.
Pass, Oct. 31. Miners press on with the strike as authorities decline to jail all participants. The movement remains tense amid protests and calls for action against riotous conduct.
In Bercin, ceremonies marked the rededication of the Lutheran Memorial church at Wittenberg funded by Emperor William. More than five thousand visitors, foreign delegates, German princes, and Duke of York attended a day of processions, services, and a visit to Luther’s home. The emperor signed the visitor album and banquets followed, with ceremonies extending for several days.
Privates Jacob and Iams testified in the case against Col. Streator. Gen George R Snows on attended for the first time, drawing public attention to the trial. Iams hesitated on identifying his night picket duty while Frank Jacob described Iams hanging by thumbs in the guard house and his subsequent cutting down as Col Streeter warned further harm.
Batesville Indiana reports the death of Dice and Andrews, an 78 year old woman, burned in her home when her clothes or something near the fire caught fire. Firefighters could not save her as the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Brother of Mrs Harrison, Judge John L Scott, reached the city Monday and will be the president's guest for a few days. Lyn dé departed Port Tow to attend the funeral in but did not reach the destination.
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