08 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
1
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the system, dispels colds and fevers, and aids digestion. It claims swift stomach comfort and consistent benefits from natural ingredients. Sold by leading druggists nationwide with the note to avoid unlisted brands.
News from Guatemala reports a mobilizing insurgent army approaching the capital Quezaltetagor while the government suspends wires and martial law holds the city. Troops move to intercept. Salvadoran forces mass near borders, with Gen Ezeta and Gen Molino rushing to frontiers amid rising San Salvador alarm.
Washington advised no naval reinforcement needed beyond dispatching the gunboat Yorktown but Brooklyn yard talk floated Boston and Atlanta toward Valparaiso. The supply dept. floods with requisitions for outfits, to be bought openly if not in store. Nine thousand miles lie to Chile. Yorktown can cover about two hundred miles daily under favorable conditions. If Yorktown Baltimore San Francisco and possibly Boston and Atlanta lurk near Chilean ports, US representation would be strong. An element of hot headedness could spark actions harmful to Americans in Chile.
A general strike of railroad coal miners in the Pittsburgh district started Thursday following Wednesday’s convention action. Reports are incomplete, but estimates near 10,000 men quit work. They demand the 3 rate and say they will stay out until all operators concede. A long, bitter struggle is expected.
A Guthrie messenger reports widespread shelter building as Chandler, C. T. grows to about a thousand residents, with five hundred “floaters” from various backgrounds. A lot sold for $100 briefly after a cowboy appeared and now commands $200 amid tranquil times.
The September public debt statement reports interest-bearing debt down 25,504,700 while ceased-interest debt rose 7,515,520. Total treasury cash stands at 741,668,209.89. The month closes with a net debt decrease of 15,286,426.
Journeymen job printers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny strike Thursday morning seeking seven and a half cents more per hour and shorter hours. About 1,000 workers are out and nearly all job offices have shut down.
The Chilian steamship Itata was released Thursday after bonds totaling 60,090 were filed for the vessel and a like amount for its cargo of arms. E. S. Babcock and A. Jarrison served as sureties.
In Buenos Ayres the gold premium stands at 320 percent. The government imposes a forced currency with a fixed 15 percent gold premium and suspends gold payments for two years. A new monetary unit is adopted while silver and nickel coins are being minted.
West Point appoints cadets to the Military Academy including Jones N Preserving Beebe Arkansas Benjamin Berlen alternate Cedar Town Georgia.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that contracts for future delivery of grain or commodities are not per se unlawful when parties intend performance, but contracts arranged to merely pay the price difference, wagering on future prices, are void.
A Brazilian backed project will establish a new steamship line between New York and Brazil with thirteen ships. Dr De Sousa Lima of Rio Janeiro leads the venture and has invited bids to build five first class iron vessels of 4 000 tons and eight wooden ships. The aim is to curb English traders previous advantage in Brazil.
By royal decree the privileges granted to the United States under the last reciprocal commercial arrangement with Spain extend to all nations with most favored nation clauses in their treaties with Spain, while those treaties stay in force. All except Sweden terminate Feb 1892. Sweden’s expires June 1892. After July 1, 1892, the United States alone retains the privileges.
A Baltimore grand jury prompted police action after a complaint that Sunday enforcement lagged. The marshal announced a broad ban on selling cigars candy soda mineral water and nearly all goods except milk or ice and forbade most labor including drugstore work except filling prescriptions. The statute is described as strict resembling a Connecticut blue law.
A Denver woman aboard a Rock Island limited from Denver to Chicago reportedly jumped or fell from the moving train shortly after its arrival near Chicago. She became seriously ill hours earlier about 200 miles west and received whatever medical aid was possible before the fall or jump. Authorities consider she may have acted in a distressed or crazed condition due to pain.
Several photographs show the remains of Gen. Boulanger in a burial casket made of three cases with an innermost lead shell lined in white satin. A mahogany cross sits on the lid while a copper plate bears the inscription Gen. Boulanger.
Director General Davis reports to the state department that Bolivia and Uruguay have formally accepted the invitation to participate in the exposition. India’s government replies that the invitation is under consideration and a decision will be made soon.
Guatemalan consul general in New York Senor Jacob Biaz received a cable from President Barillas dated October 1, 1891, stating that absolute peace reigns in Guatemala and denying rumors of revolution as false and malicious.
A brisk exchange of telegrams between European capitals continues as nations seek to bolster naval forces in Chinese waters. The dialogue aims to strengthen European squadrons amid rising tensions and ongoing naval deployments in the region.
A major cave-in at a Briceville Tennessee mine Friday injured several miners and killed one named Tom Hatmaker.
A heavy snow storm raged in Red Lodge Montana on Friday with depths reaching three feet. Businesses were disrupted as travel and daily routines were upended by the winter blast.
A boiler explosion aboard the steam tug C. W. Parker near Archer Avenue Bridge in Chicago killed seven and seriously injured eight. The Parker and three other tugs were attempting to move the coal laden steamer Pickands when the blast occurred. Several victims were on the riverbank witnessing the scene as crews tried to free the grounded vessel.
Brooklyn woman Mrs Butcher of 295 Sandford Street suffered a rare Oriental disorder described as estasis. She slept five days and nights unconscious, with no sense of touch or drink, her pulse and respiration faint, yet she remained rigid and grasped her shoulders. After awakening she recalled nothing and felt refreshed.
Benj Svitzki his wife and son Moses flee Russia after a forced party for Moses thirteenth birthday ends in tragedy. Police demand hush money, daughter dies under abuse, captain executed by Nihilist group. family rescued and reaches Boston aboard the Warren steamer Kansas then Hull and America.
Intense excitement grips Glen Carbon and the valley after Saturday's collapse at Richardson colliery entombs six miners. Rescue efforts are abandoned as air is blocked and officials confirm suffocation. Early reports of a gas explosion are denied. the disaster resulted from a massive pillar collapse separating coal chutes 5 and 6.
In habeas corpus proceedings Judge Semmes holds the Alabama oyster law restricting in shell shipments out of state during certain seasons by rail violates the freedom of inter state commerce. The ruling declares the prohibition unconstitutional and the case will be appealed.
On Saturday a little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Congratulatory messages poured in from all over the country. Mother and child are doing well.
The Hungarian Diet unanimously adopted a resolution expressing great indignation at the recent attempt on Emperor Francis Joseph's life. It also affirmed the Diet's deepest gratitude for his escape from death.
A letter to Foster & Co. in San Francisco states the schooner Nicolini, homeported in San Francisco, has been iced in near Point Franklin for two years. She cannot break free until next summer, following a whaling voyage.
The United States warns Chile about arrest rights at the American legation and possible breakdown of friendly ties if the attitude continues. Minister Egan has issued a formal notice. the Junta’s reply is awaited. The steamer San Francisco nears Valparaiso and plan to move civilian refugees to the Baltimore for departure.
A funeral in Altoona Iowa turned catastrophic as a runaway team caused a crash on a narrow road. Dozens were injured and at least one man was killed outright, with several others fatally injured or severely hurt as carriages splintered and panicked horses trampled occupants.
A broad bulletin reports crimes, accidents, and local events across Ohio. Stolen funds from Dr Fann on Kelly's Island. Strike by miners at New Straitsville. A mad bull fatally wounds Frank Reis and a street car horse at Tiffin. Heir to a €12,000,000 Berlin-litigation claim for Morpur V. Boston. Sandusky Soldiers Home inmate returns $700 after theft. Explosions from burning sulfur injure Henry Hackier near Fort Recovery. A farm quarrel near Kenton leaves Spencer Cameron and William Houser in danger. Wengel killed by falling derrick in North Columbus. Fort Recovery centennial set for Oct 14-16. Findlay gas well 4,000,000 feet. Lancaster industrial school reports 646 boys. Grange meetings set for Springfield Nov 11. Jackson child found dead. Dungan couple's infant death ruled smothering. Joseph Wenger, Columbus contractor, killed by derrick fall. A New era for Troy arms and St Aloysius Orphan Home fire damages. Arctic Ice-machine Manufacturing Co. fails. Big Four shops at Bellefontaine site. Uncertain further items include a Covington shooting death, a Salineville presidential post office restoration, a Sandusky sailor robbery case, and a Kenton murder verdict of manslaughter for Fruth.
Reports describe a hurricane striking the northern pineries of Michigan with twelve to fifteen townships devastated. Timber losses run into hundreds of millions of feet as settlers emerge with valueless claims. Some survey crews remain missing, while two are confirmed saved.
In Chattanooga Tennessee the county court met for quarterly session. Afternoon quorum missing, sheriff ordered to seize absent members. Esquire Haltzelar defied the deputy and was fined 500 dollars for contempt of court with execution issued.
Melbourne, the rain-maker, started operations at Goodland Kansas at 8 AM under clear skies and warm air. By noon clouds gathered and the temperature dropped from 80 to 60 degrees. Clouds lingered overnight and rain fell for about half an hour Monday morning at 7 PM.
The flag on the Calumet club building in Baltimore was displayed Monday by Superintendent Christian Rittler in honor of the birth of a daughter to former President Grover Cleveland.
Total collections by Internal Revenue for July and August reached 26,135,133, rising 632,557 above the same two months last year. Strong gains reflect higher tax receipts and improved enforcement efforts across agencies.
The Alaska Packers association formed in San Francisco, bringing together the controlling interest in thirty three Alaska salmon canneries under a single organization to coordinate operations and oversight.
John Hostetter, a wealthy farmer near Lexington Virginia, accidentally killed his two year old child. The infant lay asleep on the floor under the father's overcoat when he rose from a nearby bed and stumbled onto the child, his knees striking the infant in the abdomen and causing instant death.
The La Touraine from Havre carried 283,000 in gold and the Kaiser Wilhelm delivered 1,000,000 in gold, reflecting a sizable bullion influx.
Oct 3 So far the Wittenberg synod session has focused on disciplinary cases. Rev Mitterling’s case was disposed of and Rev Shafer of Leipsic, accused of lying and causing dissent, was expelled after being tried by the western conference for seeking admission into the Presbyterian church and being received by the Lima Presbytery.
In Childersburgh Alabama masked white men seized John Brown a wealthy Black farmer under claim of officers with a warrant. His body was found in a creek with rope around his neck indicating he was hanged and later cut down and discarded. Brown had testified against two white men charged with burning William Boazs barn.
The article notes that eleven southern Presbyterian churches last year donated more than $1,000 each to foreign missions. It also cites census figures for Calcutta, and reports Mrs. T. L. Johnson near Rochester, NY, has given $12,000 to J. J. Smallwood to found a colored educational institution in Virginia.
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