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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1885
Page
5
Expectation builds that General Earle will engage the enemy in Egypt on Monday as British and Egyptian forces press forward. In Colombia a revolution unfolds, with political upheaval challenging government control and prompting widespread anticipation of rapid developments.
London Jan 2 General Wolseley dispatch from Korti reports Earle's column thoroughly provisioned and marching from Hamdad toward Berber via Abu-Hamed. Allies expect battle with Wadgami and Moussa forces near Riti, thirty-five miles above Hamdab, possibly by Monday. Wolseley notes health and morale high among Earle's troops.
General Stone comments on Stewart's battle in the Soudan, noting Arab and British reports differ, praising British gallantry while warning on morale losses. He critiques Lord Wolseley route choices, boat transport use, and force dispersion, predicts delays to Metemneh, and estimates Mahdi's strength near 200,000 with Stone arguing only a similarly sized army could rout him.
London Special recalls Col. Burnaby as hero amid long rivalry with the Duke of Cambridge, national figure whose friction included a 1882 balloon voyage and El Teb involvement. A Conservative meeting endorsed Burnaby’s lasting fame while calling for the Duke’s forgetfulness.
Special advices from Hona Kona dated January 24 report that Admiral Courbet failed to seize the mines at Keelung as planned. His operations were thwarted by unforeseen resistance and strategic countermeasures, ending the attempt without success.
Dispatches report French troops disembarking to assault Keelung were repulsed with seventy five casualties. Later accounts cite misjudged enemy strength as the main cause of failure. French plan a combined Keelung and Tamsui assault as reinforcements reach Keelung noted by Admiral Courbet.
From Panama January 24 reports say Gen Gonima, recently elected Santo Domingo leader Vila, may have been captured by revolutionists. Insurrection spreads as radicals and some conservatives push to topple Nunez, with Americans like Morgan joining the insurgents. Control of cremeniene river areas, barring Bogota, and seizure of Barranquilla and Cartagena hamper government supply lines. General Hernandez leads 4,000 men in Cundinamarca Santander and Boyaca toward Bogota where resignation is thought likely. Troops align with revolutionaries, signaling possible transfer of power.
London dispatch notes Vanity Fair claims the ruler’s bladder inflammation worsened by excessive lobster salad. It cites his stubbornness with doctors and his digestive system, explaining recurring illnesses as a result of his indulgence despite medical warnings.
Sr. Peterspura report says Police Superintendent Kollert was attacked by two strangers in a main thoroughfare in broad daylight. Both assailants fired and fled. pursued, captured and identified as well known Nihilists.
Propaganda issues circulars signed by Cardinal Simeoni report that Catholic bishops worldwide protest against Italian government action to liquidate Congregation property. The Vatican notes the protest continues as authorities proceed with the liquidation.
Lillian Russell and Edward Solomon head to America while McCarthy’s play The Candidate books for £7,000. Lord Tennyson writes a poem for Prince Albert Victor’s majority. Hermann’s dramatic library sells for £600. The Life of Edmund Kean is bought for Henry Irving. Earl Cairns funds Miss Fortesque’s breach of promise trial. The Life of George Eliot arrives on the 27th with portraits and pages. Mary Anderson’s role shifts to Modjeska during Holy Week. Easter Monday brings The Hunchback. Abbey hears twenty actresses seek to play Helen opposite Julia.
In an interview at Saur Lake Gen. A McD McCook defends his role at Shiloh and questions General Grant's characterization. He asserts Grant never saw his division command, cites surprise attacks at Pittsburg Landing, and promises to publish supporting documents and diary references to counter Grant's twenty two year critique.
Miss Georgianna Morrill a South Jersey Institute teacher led sixteen pupils to East Lake for skating. Ice about one inch thick failed, dumping them into ten feet of water. Ferracute Machine Works workers heard screams and rescued everyone. several were unconscious. Morrill refused to be rescued until all pupils were safe and is reported very ill.
At the capital discussions center on the proposed redraw of districts amid partisan considerations. John KE Lamb campaigns for District Attorney, Dr James promotes the Pension Commissioner role, and ex Senator McDonald seeks cabinet inclusion as part of the reform plan.
Washington and Indianapolis sources discuss Indiana gerrymandering plans affecting congressional and judicial districts. Conversations cite possible benefits for Democrats from redistricting and judicial appointments, with speculation on extra sessions and political maneuvering ahead of legislative adjournment.
Washington Jan 24 Complaints mount about seed quality sent to the public by the Agricultural Department. Experts say many seeds supplied by Congress and the department are old stock bought cheaply from wholesalers and mixed with fresh stock rarely sprouting, especially garden seeds. Flower and field seeds fare better. Officials blame funding levels and policy under Mr Randall for low quality and note the original aim to improve cereals through foreign varieties has been degraded.
Democratic congressmen discuss an extra session likely as none of the fourteen appropriation bills has passed in eight weeks. House delays and conference work hinder progress, making timely passage before March seem unlikely.
A lively Washington ball scene ends in a clash when son of Congressman Holman strikes Senor Don Carlos DeCastro of Venezuela by mistake. The misidentified target, punches, and intervening bystanders spark a brawl, with Holman seeking the real offender and hinting at a possible duel. DeCastro refuses apology. the affair stains the social season.
In Washington on January 24 the House moved into committee of the whole to consider the agricultural appropriation bill. An amendment providing $3,000 for cultivation and distribution of the tea plant on the government farm was adopted. The bill then passed. A Mexican pension bill was briefly cited before adjournment finally carried by the Speaker's decisive vote.
Senator Willis of Kentucky insists the House is closely divided on an education bill but believes liberal appropriations will win support. He regards the Hurd resolution as an unfair test and vows to continue pushing his bill despite opposition.
War Department telegram from General Augur reports Colonel Hatch at Camp Russell noting Couch the colony leader will fight. A sergeant says 600 men dig pits, reinforced by more troops. Moves to cut off supplies and halt new arrivals, with light guns to Arkansas City potentially effective.
A Treasurer received a box from Boxcobel Wisconsin containing dirty paper pulp and a lawyer’s letter recounts an honest farmer who buried five $100 bills in an oyster can to save a debt collection. The farmer reportedly buried the can and later dug it up, discovering the money missing.
A Wisconsin farmer tried to redeem scraps of currency after a fire destroyed his notes. Treasury experts could not identify any fragments, so the claim was denied. He must wait the standard years at the costs department. Many cases surface daily. Stoves, ovens, and oyster cans are common places where farmers stash funds, leading to total losses.
In Hartford City Indiana a great revival at the M E Church led by evangelist Mrs Woodworth continues with fervor. Crowds from nearby towns and traveling salesmen attend nightly as two youths and a man enter trances watched by friends. Physicians call it catalepsy while the evangelist and Bluffton observer praise her magnetism and integrity.
Gumersell & Co. filed a deed of trust on Sept 25 1884 to secure a 50000 note due in three years. The store property valued at 75000 is pledged but subject to a prior mortgage. The firm, 25 years in business, confessed judgments totaling 909...
A run on New Haven Savings Bank began before opening with 200 people in line by 9 am, many women among them. Guards prevented crowding as depositors were admitted individually. By day end 313 accounts closed and 109243 dollars withdrawn. officials expect another big run Monday and have plans to meet demand and pay claims promptly.
C. E. Andrews & Co., spice and baking powder makers, assigned to F. G. Bigelow. Assets listed at 180000, mainly bills receivable and stock. Liabilities 62000. Cause cited as low business mood, hope for settlement with creditors and resumption of operations. The firm known for Pearl baking powder.
A creditors syndicate obtained a vacation hearing before Judge Kibbey on appointing a receiver for Sliff Brothers. They were successful, but the bid to set aside the $9,500 mortgage to their mother and the bank was postponed to the regular term of court.
MooruweaD Minn Jan 24 It transpired today that Briggs Elden real estate dealers and lawyers made an assignment on Thursday last. The attachment issued at the instance of the First National Bank at Fargo precipitated the move. Liabilities run about 50000 dollars, assets are large but not presently available.
Schedules in assignment of the cloak makers Stix Bros Herman and Co were filed revealing liabilities of 216532 dollars with nominal assets of 185000 and actual assets of 90000. The filing occurred on January 24 in New York.
Failure at Bentonville Arkansas reported of McReynolds and Company bankers for Dentonville Ark with liabilities of 12500000 Benton county funds jeopardized by the collapse including a gross figure around 26000 in Benton county funds threatened by the event the exact totals are unclear from the fragmentary filing
Atlanta January 24 Wilkins Post and Co iron bridge builders have failed and a receiver has been appointed Liabilities range from seventy thousand to one hundred thousand with nominal assets around one hundred twenty thousand to one hundred thirty thousand The firm listed as Wilkins Post and Co.
In a long interview with George W. Childs, General Grants affairs are discussed. Grants desire to be placed on the retired list is framed as simple justice. Health concerns include an ulcerated throat and smoking reduction while his literary work proceeds.
John L. Terry, executor of the Morgan estate, says the $250,000 trust for General Grant remains secure. The fund is invested in special mortgage bonds guaranteed by former Governor Morgan, earning interest and expected to rise in value over time. He notes the Morgan guarantee has six years left and asserts the fund is not a political tool.
Major John Byrne called a meeting to form an American Irish parliamentary club aiming for 20 000 members in the United States with a 5 annual subscription to back Irish MPs in sympathy with Mr Parnell. Local turnout aside from P B Fitz of Boston and letters from several clergy supported the movement while a national structure was proposed and March 1 set as deadline.
Louisville report states Charles Lovell and his wife were riding from their country home when their buggy was struck by runaway horses. Mrs Lovell was severely injured and Charles Lovell suffered a fractured skull. He is reportedly beyond recovery and is identified as a son of General Lovell of the U S Army.
Jamestown Pa January 24 The Jamestown Savings Bank cashier J Ross Ma the man who disappeared last Monday returned home yesterday He denies taking money and says the bank's affairs are in better shape than first reported
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