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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1886
Page
6
A telegraphic typewriter invention is noted. Rhode Island plans to organize a police force to enforce the prohibitory law. Alaska is marked as the summer outing ground for Chief Justice Waite and Justice Gray.
The American exhibition in London will feature iron constructions covering eleven acres. In Leavenworth Kansas the National Cemetery was dedicated with full military honors on Decoration Day. California reports a highly profitable orange season as it closes.
The dedication date for the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty in New York is fixed for September 3, marking the anniversary of the Treaty of Paris.
The United States Supreme Court holds that a man in Utah has no greater right to two wives than men in other states or territories, clarifying federal stance on polygamy.
A regular list of subscribers from Ohio Missouri Kansas and other western states appears in The Omaha Republican. The column notes readers in several midwestern and western locales and frames the distribution as widespread.
If no drawbacks occur within a month California wheat yield is expected to reach 60,000,000 bushels. Barley crop likely to total 38,000,000 bushels.
A recently surfaced wreck off Provincetown Massachusetts is believed to be the British warship Somerset, driven ashore in 1778 during pursuit of the French fleet. Local divers and historians examine the site for identity and artifacts.
The Great Eastern has completed her voyage from Milford Haven to the Mersey and will stay briefly to serve as a key attraction during Liverpool’s shipping exhibition, drawing crowds with her size and historic significance.
A New York paper reports cheap stores nationwide selling items described as slightly damaged from the steamer Oregon. The apparent abundance of these goods grows as more outlets join the sale.
The Baltimore bank cashier died recently at eighty eight after a long career spanning fifty four years. He never visited Canada.
London authority projects a new hair trend likely to interest women with styles featuring two large projecting plaits. The description recalls the bold Florentine plaiting favored by Renaissance masters.
The National House Committee on Banking considers a bill to issue an entire new series of government notes. The proposed design would render the raising of denominations impossible.
The unloaded pistol story recur s as Mr. Becker of Brooklyn New York tried to instruct a timid domestic in its use and dismissed her fear until a sudden bullet ended the lesson.
A West Virginia man narrowly escaped a mob over feeding his family dog meat. The piece notes that in China a man would face similar peril for not sharing dog meat, then concludes that pleasing everyone is impossible.
The passage claims five million Indians live in Mexico making 35 percent of the population. It states they speak 35 idioms and 69 dialects, and that they are largely ignorant and isolated in rural areas living a wild, half savage life.
In Portland Maine a tell tale street car invention features a revolving door that registers passengers entering the car, functioning like a registering turnstile. The front entrance is removed, increasing seating capacity.
A Lawrence Kansas man was arrested for burglary after trying to prove he was out fishing. He could not supply any fish to support his alibi and was held for trial.
The article notes a sharp decline in seal numbers due to unchecked slaughter of half grown and old seals in Newfoundland. The failed annual seal hunt threatens destitution and suffering among fishermen. It also mentions the Emperor of China directing the Chinese Legation in Washington to attend General Grant's tomb decoration ceremonies in New York.
In Hartford a venerable lady and last of five Hickox Smith daughters from Glastonbury, descendants of Rev Zephaniah and Hannahadassah Smith, passed away. The five daughters bore remarkable names Haney Zephina Cyrinthia Laccretia Laurilla Abroyla Julia Erycelina Abbey Hadissah.
Boatmen face not only the current but a plentiful salmon, said by Governor Swynford to halt boat progress. The remark evokes Nasby’s Alaska isothermal line image, with polar bears reportedly leaping between ice and strawberry beds.
In the Senate and House, June debates cover the Bankruptcy bill, Chinese indemnity for Rock Springs riots, open executive session, railroad obstruction crimes, land and timber issues, oleomargarine taxation, and unions legalization. Key votes include oleomargarine passage 177 to 101 and fish duties changes. Incidents include a Sing Sing sentencing of Ruppenseick and a fatal lamp fire in New York.
Public debt totals 1 776 505 166 dollars with cash reserves 1 474 340 802 dollars and treasury cash 76 142 611 dollars. US wheat output to rise by about 100 million bushels, while Indian Australian and South American crops already harvested show 32 million bushels less than last year. President Cleverano wed Miss Folsom at the Executive Mansion. ceremony witnessed by Cabinet members and relatives. Honeymoon to Deer Park Maryland. House 9 125 bills and 17% joint resolutions introduced. Senate 2 780 bills and 63 joint resolutions. 175 public and 23 private bills passed. Pensions 2,621 filed in 1885. May fire losses 7 million, 1 million below May average. Confederate bondholders case before War Claims Committee. Seven day business failures 187 in US and Canada. Manning resigns as Secretary of the Treasury and takes leave until October 1. Land pre-emption and timber laws suspend by order. Mor mon immigration inquiry under State Dept. Trade shows no major improvement, though activity remains brisk.
The East reports Jony B. Rirey named Indian School Superintendent and David F Hawkins to Assistant Secretary of the Interior. A broad coal region strike near Pittsburgh seeks wage gains. James G. Blaine advocates Irish home rule in Portland. Mormon proselytes land in New York. Johann Most sentenced as a notable anarchist. A widow's children die in a kerosene fire in Springfield. Maine Democrats nominate Crark B. Epwanos for governor. Philadelphia hosiery weavers strike over pay. A New Jersey family faces likely fatal poisoning from rhubarb. Congressmen T. B. Keyp re elected amid local option defeat in Erie.
A Cleveland session adopts a rule against strikes or boycotts unless ordered by the National Assembly Executive Board. Separately, a Milwaukee boycott leads to indictments of seven Knights of Labor officials for conspiracy. Other items note elections, church music, and regional events through the 8th.
Dispatches describe Akita fire destruction with over three thousand homes lost, Irish derision in Commons during Home Rule debate, Mexican forest fires injuring many, Canadian Parliament adjournment after three months, cholera deaths in Venice and Panama, Etna eruption ceasefire, Apache raid near Magdalena, Belfast clashes between Orangemen and Catholics, and Catholic tensions rising locally.
Mesexs Sam Jones and Sam Small held religious meetings in Indianapolis on the 6th drawing over five thousand listeners in afternoon and evening services. Six churches were closed following the events.
President Cleveland wed Frank Folsom in the Blue Room at seven o'clock. After vows they traveled by special train to Deer Park for a week. The ceremony was simple despite the high office, with a large guest list, elaborate floral displays, and a formal supper in the East Room.
A ceremonial wedding for Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland took place with limited formalities. The couple will host a June reception for Washington society and begin a quiet honeymoon at Deer Park Maryland. Local scenes show bells, salutes, and telegraphic congratulations from abroad and within Canada.
William Johnson Nate Johnson and a man named Lovett were arrested at Albion Idaho for robbing the United States mail in April. They seized a Wells Fargo treasure box containing 12 500. The Johnsons are noted desperados with a history of outlawry in Texas Idaho and other places.
Ex Senator James G Blaine spoke at a large home rule mass meeting in Portland Maine to advocate Irish self government. Governors Robie and Chapman presided amid strong applause as Blaine defended Gladstone's bill and urged Irish Americans to keep the issue out of U.S. politics. Then comes obituary notices for John Kelly, longtime Tammany Hall leader, detailing his career from office boy to millionaire philanthropist and his role in New York politics.
At Cleveland June 2 the Knights of Labor convention adopted a petition to Congress calling for abolition of the national banking system and the creation of public loan offices in every county. Loans at low interest would fund the public treasury and serve as savings depositories. A bill by Representative Low proposes a three percent government loan and money value regulation, with sixteen sections.
Judge Van Wagoner directed the jury on verdict options in the Maxwell case amid arguments from State counsel Mr. Bishop. He explained potential verdicts for first degree murder, manslaughter in the fourth degree, or not guilty based on manner of chloroform administration and the deceased's consent. The case likely goes to the jury by Thursday noon.
June reports note persistent drought across Sureverort and surrounding areas with baked soils hindering cultivation. Cotton yields may exceed last year if rains come early while corn and oat outputs lag behind. In world crops, India Australia and South America harvests are 32 million bushels lower, yet US wheat may surpass last year by about 100 million bushels.
The Senate has passed a bill extending the eight hour workday law to letter-carriers.
A boiler explosion at Kimbark's factory in Quincy yesterday demolished a wing. Engineer William Cole was fatally scalded. Joseph Burton died after injuries. Several workers were seriously hurt including superintendent F. G. Sheldon.
Iowa Republicans announce their state convention will be held in Des Moines on Wednesday August 26. Delegates and party officials prepare for the gathering amid campaign planning and platform discussions.
A gunman or axe killer murdered Dr. George W. Pyle, his wife, two children, and a hired man at Carr's ranch on Coney river near Carr, Cherokee nation. A widow and her son in the same farm were killed the same night. Mrs. Pyle and the hired man survived but are unconscious. No motive or suspects identified.
John Bowman, indicted on forgery and counterfeiting charges, was freed for want of prosecution in Caicaco but was immediately rearrested on requisitions from other states. He allegedly defrauded Floyd County Savings Bank in Iowa and First National Bank in Charles City Iowa among others in Iowa and Illinois.
The Merchants National Bank of Prora Illinois is in the hands of U S Bank Inspector John Boyd Smith. The cashier says Hoke's defalcation totals about 190000 dollars and may be higher. Public sentiment runs against the directors.
W N George of Duke Center Pennsylvania, an organizer of Knights of Labor lodges, was arrested for tapping the National Transit pipeline and robbing the company of twelve barrels of oil daily for three years.
A retired field dog named Major joins a boys under thirteen and a Major in a baseball game. Major intercepts pitches, retrieves balls, and delivers them to the nearest thrower with speed, using mouth or chest to stop low throws. He covers left field and helps outs with swift carries.
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