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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1890
Page
2
The 1890 census is expected to lead to the creation of a permanent governmental census bureau. Officials anticipate a stable, continuing institution to conduct population counts and related statistics beyond the current project.
Over the past year forty two colleges reported gifts of money adding up to 2 675 000. The donations came from various donors and support higher education initiatives across multiple institutions.
Turner speaks as part of a national convocation of about thirty four thousand vagrants. The gathering aims to discuss policies and future actions.
Scientists note no island uplift or subsidence in the Pacific for thirty four years and warn the earth awaits a future, larger geologic effort.
Johnstown Pennsylvania now has more inhabitants than before the disaster that drowned 2500 residents last year, reflecting a growing city despite the tragedy.
Scotch crofter Huen MacLrop born November 24 1783 is described as the oldest man in Great Britain. He lives in County Ross and remains healthy and vigorous.
The traveling performer will visit the country in 1892 under the same terms as her prior tours a farewell engagement with seats commanding high prices.
An American dentist in Bombay stands out as the city’s only highly skilled practitioner. He charges seven dollars and fifty cents for tooth extractions, a rate that underscores his rare value in a bustling metropolis.
State factory inspectors ruled that corporations chartered in other states are subject to the weekly payment law even if their stock is not taxed in New York. The decision expands reach to firms operating within the state under out-of-state charters.
Combined army navy and pension expenses show Great Britain 160 million France 183 million Germany 114 million Russia 123 million United States 210 million. Data reflects global expenditure rankings among major powers.
Women doctors say and many prove it in practice that going up stairs slowly with the foot and heel placed firmly on each step keeps one rested at the top of four flights. Slower ascent avoids gasping, unlike running up stairs.
A Kansas man spent much time labor and expense to devise a burglar proof and rat proof hencoop. He notes genius often overdoes work and could have used a sore eyed dog to guard a simple henhouse for fifty cents.
Statistics show the New England coast attracts the most city visitors in summer with 536 prominent persons. Interior states, Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware total 308 each, while 240 visit the south shore of Long Island and 232 the north shore of the sound. Hudson river draws 204, Jersey coast 118, and north shore of Long Island 68.
A New York electrician specializing in spectacular electricity says electrical fireworks will replace traditional displays soon. He claims a moderate investment could provide a citywide display lasting for many years and repeatable as desired, featuring rockets roman candles wheels Niagara Falls and other pyrotechnic effects.
Prof Mayo states Mormons are now in the minority in Salt Lake City and vicinity. The municipal government and schools are described as under Gentile control. Social customs once distinctive to Mormons are fading as a young Mormon women’s pledge against marrying polygamists gains attention.
The tall hat reaches its hundredth birthday this year in Europe. The Dr. Franklin era simple Quaker hat sparked the change away from the three-cornered style. Early high hats signaled progressive politics and faced police persecution. Germany and Russia banned them with penalties before the fortys era they gained respectability as a trade mark.
A reader notes Japan’s shift to constitutional government after a recent election. Returns show 39 Government, 33 opposition, 13 independent, and 2 doubtful candidates elected. The writer believes Japan’s move offers hope for China, though China remains far behind Japan in progress.
A Western paper explains volts as a force from a blow. It notes sensations rise with voltage from a faint tingling at about twenty five volts to a noticeable jolt around fifty to one hundred volts, then stronger at two hundred and three hundred volts, with four hundred being Titanic and five hundred capable of knocking a man flat.
A new door lock design prevents outside opening when locked from inside and is touted for hotels and interior doors. It features two bolts aligned vertically with distinct key-holes not passing through the lock. When locked from inside, the inner bolt cannot be reached from outside.
A bicycle army shift in England is praised for saving costs and equipping a company for cavalry duties. The National Guard of New York reports the wheel’s first use in the country with arrangements to carry gun and knapsack, aiming to meet cavalry needs.
The Senate and House progressed on several bills over Aug 19–22. Actions included passage of the Utah rights of way bill and Crow Reservation sale proposal, discussion of the tariff bill, and passage of the agricultural college bill. House moves on alien land law and mining land, river and harbor amendments, and pension measures accompanied limited action on others.
From Washington a report notes the president celebrated his 57th birthday on the 20th with family at Cape May New Jersey. The week ending the 22d saw 192 business failures nationwide, down from 197 the prior week and 200 a year earlier.
A passenger train on the Old Colony line jumped the track near Quincy on the 19th, killing over twenty by crushing or scalding from escaping steam and injuring about twenty five. Other items note elections in Pennsylvania and train wrecks in Reading and Philadelphia.
Nominations for Congress were made in several districts including Kansas Seventh James B Weaver and California Second A Cammette with other states naming candidates. Dems in North Carolina Raleigh chose A S Merriman for Supreme Court. A mattress factory was destroyed in Atlanta causing 75000 loss. Wisconsin Republicans named W D Heard for governor. The Harlan family reunion drew 7000 at Richmond Indiana with Justice Harlan in attendance. A barn incident near Akron left a man dead after being struck by a pitchfork. A Parkersburg verdict found Mary Morgan guilty of murder and Carrie Walker, 17, died after arsenic. Span Republicans in Boise City placed George L Shoup as governor candidate.
Aggregated items place a deadly freight train crash on the Missouri Kansas Texas line near Paola Missouri on the 21st. The Pullman conductor died and the engineer was seriously injured. Other news covers remarriage of Jane and Michael Leser, a hotel fire at Thousand Island Park, and political district results.
On the 19th reports claim a peace between San Salvador and Guatemala on honorable terms for Salvador. A Calcutta arrival sparked fears of Asiatic cholera in London. The Corwin received orders to seize poaching vessels in Behring Sea. Druex France faced a cyclone destroying 500 houses and 1,000,000 francs. A Swiss canton cyclone killed 150 and damaged Lavallee and Soux villages. The Volga steamer Gregory burned with many deaths. Eight drowned in Conwy Wales on the 21st. Advices on the 22nd confirm another Swiss cyclone with 150 lives lost.
The Senate dedicated the day to eulogies for the late Senator Beck of Kentucky while the House postponed action on a resolution to move General Grant’s remains to Arlington. The report also notes a constitutional amendment proposal banning state lotteries, weather, executions in Virginia, and various political and legal items from across the nation.
New York Aug 21 1892 Knights of Labor mobilize as turmoil deepens over Vanderbilt New York Central dispute. Powderly and Devlin press for arbitration. Webb and Toucey oppose. Federation of Railway Employes backs action. plan to meet June 23 in Terre Haute Ind to decide further steps.
The New York summer has seen many catarrh cases and widespread colds. Bronchitis and pneumonia are noted more than usual, tied to sharp temperature shifts in the last three months, with some doctors blaming the grip returning.
At a stockholders meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday the Chicago St. Louis and Pittsburgh line voted to consolidate with the Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St. Louis Cincinnati and Richmond and Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis companies. Capital stock will rise to 75 million dollars.
The Treasury Department issued a circular authorizing the immediate redemption of 15 million dollars of 4 1/2 per cent bonds at 104 1/2 price. The move is aimed at relieving pressure in the money market.
In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 21 Mary Morgan of Tyler County was found guilty of murdering her husband Jacob Morgan in their bed to obtain his money and marry another man. She received a life sentence in the penitentiary.
The steamer Gregory burned on the Tolga river at Nishni Novgorod. Many passengers perished with some burned to death and others drowned.
Mr. Powderly issues a public address urging organized labor and the public to aid the Knights of Labor in the New York Central strike. He denounces corporate wealth, defends the strikers, and calls for funds to sustain arbitration efforts while condemning Pinkerton violence and political influence.
In Hancock County Carthage reports the season's first heavy rain from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday morning aiding crops and stock. Vandalia notes a heavy rain after June 9 arrives too late for corn. Auton records ten weeks of drought ending Wednesday night with rain too late for crops but beneficial for fall plowing.
James Matthews of Calvin shot and killed Mrs. Charles Matthews after she refused his marriage proposal, then fatally shot himself Wednesday night in Cassopolis Michigan.
C Bailey dies after Tuesday Quincey railroad wreck raising death toll to twenty two. Bailey formerly owned the Boston Herald and was among the injured in the collision.
Secretary Noble orders the Commissioner of Pensions to expedite all pension claims by parties in Oklahoma. The action aims to relieve the destitute condition of many claimants in the territory.
In St Louis on a Thursday Carrie Walker a 17 year old girl from this city swallowed arsenic after a scolding from her father. She died about an hour later in a tragic suicide attempt reflecting distress at home.
New York Aug 23 Webb of the Central Railroad rejects arbitration and defends discharging workers for drunkenness incapacity and insubordination He says public rights exist but disputes with Powderly widen. Letters invite conference to settle strikes. Powderly offers to act. Local notes cite engineer support and alleged union influence in Albany and Cleveland.
Captain Gaither reports Joe Davidson a leader in the French-Eversole feud has been captured at Hazard Perry County Davidson is described as the worst desperado and his capture strikes terror into lawless bands in Ky.
E Neidig was killed while at work in a pit at the new Merchants' bridge when a 2000 pound weight fell onto his head Friday crushing him into the ground.
A blaze in St Louis wiped out the Jordan Floral Company greenhouses and its valuable flower collection. Many plants valued at $100 each were lost, with total damage around $25,000 and $22,000 covered by insurance. The cause remains under investigation.
The Failure Record reports 192 business failures across the country in the last seven days, down from 197 the previous week and below 206 in the same week last year.
A blaze at the Hotel Brunswick in Groton South Dakota started in the kitchen at 3 PM Friday, consuming most of the west half of the business district. Fire companies from Aberdeen Redfield Andover and Doland fought the flames until midnight, with losses around 120000. Baltimore and Ohio Company reports show a slight drop in late year net earnings but ten month totals exceed last year by 1000000.
An explosion at the Standard Cartridge Company plant near Blue Island Chicago injures twenty six and kills one. A hammer and chisel sparked powder causing a flash that shattered windows and set the building ablaze while workers fled or were burned. Foreman Flickinger helped extinguish flames amid chaos. Loss estimated under five thousand dollars.
Washington reports census counts from several cities with population figures and a tally of pig iron production for the year ended June 30, 1890. Total pig iron reached 9,579,779 tons, up from 1880 and 1870 census years, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama and Illinois leading production.
Washington reports 872,981 pension applications since the dependent pension bill became law, with 24,472 informal returns. Since June 27 daily filings have spiked to about 80,000, far above the initial 300,000 forecast though many applicants are unlikely to succeed.
A severe storm in Philadelphia blew down the southern wall of a joint stable and car shed between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets near Susquehanna avenues and Dauphin street. Four people were killed, three fatally injured, three more hurt, one missing, and twenty or more horses were lost as cars and roof debris fell.
The peace settlement between Guatemala and San Salvador ends with President Barillas resigning in Guatemala. Vice-President Ayala takes office and sets elections for a new President.
Frosts sweep the Northwest Territories with corn and garden crops at risk. Wheat stands advanced enough to escape damage as more than half the grain has been harvested and thrashing starts Monday. Farmers express relief over yield quality and price outlook.
San Josue August 22. Mayor E R Pond of San Francisco was nominated for Governor of California by the Democratic convention held here.
Howard Hake who fatally shot his wife last Monday because of love and interference by friends died Thursday from wounds sustained in the act. The case reflects a violent domestic tragedy in St. Louis.
Aug. 22. Just before daylight Wednesday robbers blew open the post office safe and several stores. From the post office $445 was taken and large sums from the stores.
Berne reports confirm the deaths of Messrs Gates and Jaderquist and Mrs Kingman, members of a nine missionary group who left the United States for Sudan teaching work. They died in Sierra Leone from African fever. An 11 year old boy was killed after falling from the Times Star office elevator shaft in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Wilkesbarre reports fourteen killed and about four hundred buildings damaged or destroyed by a late August cyclone. Fatalities include the McGinley family on Scott Street. recovery for some survivors remains doubtful. Damage extends to Sugar Notch Parsons Mills Creek and nearby towns, with widespread telegraph outages and fears the death toll may exceed one hundred.
Creston Ia August 21 governor Boies and staff arrive for the formal opening of Creston’s enlarged blue grass palace. The new building is double the size of last year and will seat twice as many people for the grand opening today.
Washington telegram reports both Guatemala and El Salvador accepted U S mediation. State Department says good offices will be offered and a basis of peace will be presented at once. Minister Mizner conveyed the acceptance and urgency of peace efforts.
Reports from 1,500 correspondents to the Farmers' Review indicate the spring wheat crop of 1890 in Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and the Dakotas will total 122,000,678 bushels, about 3,000,000 bushels less than last year.
Four inmates escaped from Folsom prison Monday night after prying up a granite slab from their cell floor and digging a sixty foot tunnel under the wall to emerge outside the moat. The break appears to have required months of planning and work.
A fatal malady has broken out among calves in Woodford County Illinois. The animals foam at the mouth and run about wildly before collapsing and dying as reports describe. The outbreak was noted in Bloomington with authorities investigating the原因.
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