Powder works near Canton explosion kills 250 workers
A massive blast at a powder works near Canton China kills about 250 employees. Reports describe scattered debris and widespread destruction with emergency crews responding.
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1885
Page
2
Ten days' disbarment of Campbell remitted
A summary of multiple notices reports the remission of a ten day disbarment for Thomas C. Campbell, Cincinnati lawyer. It lists various deaths, appointments, and events including new editors, legal notices, and a notable assault in Lincoln, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Campbell
Cincinnati
William Iliffe
Stockton
England
John Romig
Allentown
America
Financial and Industrial Failures Rise in United States
Bradstreet reports 3830 failures in the US in the week, up from 349 prior week, with comparisons to 1884 1888 and 1882. Most were small traders under $5000 capital. Major breakouts include General stores 59 Grocers 46 Shoes 22 Liquors 16 Hotels 13 and Jewelry 13. E Willigrood of Marshalltown Iowa fails for 18000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradstreet’s
E. Willigrood
Marghalltown
Iowa
Fire losses in January exceed average by over one million
The January fire losses across the United States and Canada total $8.5 million, more than $1 million above the nine year average. Illinois Clerk M W Ryan obeyed a federal court order to turn over election returns from Chicago's Second Election District to the Federal Court. The Missouri Supreme Court upholds a $957,346 verdict against St. Louis city in favor of the St. Louis Gas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
M. W. Ryan
Cook County
Iil
Haines
Illinois House of Representatives
Blodgett
Chicago
Federal Court
Ryan
Illinois
Stephenson County
Boone County
O'Donovan Rossa
Ameri Ordit
England
London
Ireland
Arthur
Congress
McVicker's Theater
Zanita
Daily News
Antoinette Fella
Washington
New Orleans Exposition
Louisiana
House Appropriations Committee
Secretary of the Interior
St. Lawrence
Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court
City of
St. Louis
Morrison Nominated for Illinois Senator in Early Ballot
The Democratic Legislative caucus in Springfield nominated William R. Morrison for Illinois Senator on the first ballot with 67 votes to 19 for Harrison 3 for Black and 1 for John M. Schofield. President Cleveland returned to Albany from New York on the 7th to prepare his inaugural address. Illinois Democrats urged William M. Springer for Secretary of the Interior. Senator Gorman opined for B F Jonas of Louisiana to receive a portfolio. Colquitt and others argued for A R Lawton of Savannah for Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Morrison
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Springfield
Illinois
Morrison
Harrison
Black
John M. Schofield
Cle T Cleveland
Albany
New York
William M. Springer
Interior
Gorman
B. F. Jonas
Louisiana
Colquitt
A. R. Lawton
Savannah
Arkansas and national political shifts highlighted in 1884 rounds
The piece notes Arkansas Senate action to press Congress for opening Oklahoma lands to settlement. It cites Maine’s resolution urging Grant’s restoration to Army General rank, and President-elect Cleveland’s Cabinet discussions with Thomas F. Bayard Hewitt Vilas Lamar and Jonas. It also reports violent murders in Arkansas and Indiana with confessions of murder by a wife and an infanticide tied to a failed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Isaak H. Hunter
OmaniRailroad
Arkanbasl Legislaturg Baw
Arkansas Senate
Congress
Oklahoma
Maine
House of Representatives
Grant
Cleveland
New York
Daniel Manning
Mr. Tilden
Creytoneon
Thomas F. Bayard
Abram
Abram §S. Hewitt
Treasury
W. F. Vilas
War
L. Q. C. Lamar
Interior
Senator Jonas
Louisiana
Vast array of fires and wrecks devastate communities
A hurricane derailed a passenger train near Georgetown wounding eighteen. Amherst College dormitory burned costing 30,000. New York fires destroyed property worth 280,000 and 1,000,000 losses noted in Barclay Street marble building and Mt Sterling Opera House. two Burns girls perished near St Charles. Dayton rail wreck left engineers critical. Tuscola and Battle Lake fires wiped out or damaged multiple structures. Quincy rail accident injured several. Firmenich plant boiler explosions. Washington Signal Service annex fire. various other fires and a Raritan River bridge collision caused extensive damage and several deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Col
Agricultural College
Amherst
Mass
Gold
Spruce Streets
New York
St. Chales
Minn
M. Burns
Barclay Street
Mt. Sterling
Dayton
Ohio
Tuscola
Battle Lake
Quincy
Fla
Firmenich
Peorm
Ephraim Doolittle
Andrew Bryer
Signal Service Office
Washington
Nashua
N. H
Devine
Cottage Place
Holt
Burlington
Raritan River
New Brunswick
N. J
Burlington Road
Creston
Iowa
Davenport
Brown
Galena
Sioux City
London
Gordon
Stree
Mahdi
Khartoum
Colon 1
Wilson
Brazil
Central Iron and Steel Orks
Collins
Hammond Standish & Co
Detroit
Richard Camin
Joseph C. Mackin
Chicago
Mackin
L. Pouliot
Montreal
Egypt
Pouliot
Italy
Northwes
Mounted Police
Hornet
Kentucky
Carolston
Violent Crime Plagues Regions From Vincennes to Texas
Reports recount a string of grim incidents including Henry Strattman killing his father in law and injuring his wife in Vincennes Indiana, hangings in Georgia, New York arraignment, jealous homicide in Connecticut, wife shooting suicides in Michigan, mob lynching in Texas, editor assault in Illinois, and a missing farmer near Wahpeton North Dakota with recent remains found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Henry Strattman
Very
Wayne Powers
George Gibson
Estillville
William Gibson
Powers
Gibson
Richard Short
Capt
Phelan
O'Donovan Rossa
Tombs
New York
Short
John Sullivan
Ansonia
Conn
Muskegon
Mich
Philip Ivet
Courier
Wabash
Inl
William Hickey
Russell B. Swift
St. Louis
The
Chronicle
W. H. Little
Swift
August Dill
Wahpeton
D. T
Mahdi’s forces massacre garrison in Khartoum turmoil
A London bulletin reports General Gordon killed as Mahdi’s troops seized the Khartoum fortress. Egyptians faced brutal slaughter and mutilation amid panic, with women enslaved and civilians harmed. Movements include shipwrecks, fires, and political trials in Chicago and elsewhere.
Senate approves interstate commerce bill with nine member commission
Senate passes bill by 43 to 12 creating a nine member interstate commerce commission to oversee all interstate transport. mandates annual reports and investigates maximum and minimum charges, pooling, watering stocks, and unjust discrimination. Other actions include reduced second class mail rates, a Memphis bridge, and various resolutions and nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Blair
Call
Cameron
Wis
Chase
Conger
Cullom
Dawes
Dolph
Edmunds
Frye
Groome
Hampton
Harris
Harrison
Hawley
Hill
Hoar
Ingalls
Jackson
Jonas
Jones
Fla
Ney
Lamar
House
Messrs. Randall, Holman and Warner
House of Representatives
Tokio
Tyler
Texas
Court House
Springfield
Wilson
van Wyck
Mr. Palmer
Michigan
James A. McKnight
Utah
United
St. Helena
Edward H. Thompson
Massachusetts
United States
Merida
Arthur Merscheidt
la Grange
Tex
Charles W. Rockwell
Taylorsville
Ill
Newton W. Simmons
Boone
Iowa
Arthur
Buffalo
Sandy Hook
Yount
Memphis
Willis
Mississippi
George H. Thomas
Gen. Grant
Messrs. Hoar and
Pendiecton
District of Columbia
Webster's Defeat in Girard College Bequest Case
Daniel Webster, wintering in Washington after leaving the State Department, faced a cold reception in Massachusetts amid Whig factionalism. His major case, the heirs of Stephen Girard seeking the college bequest, argued that Girard College education violated Christianity and morals. Binney and Sergeant outmatched his position, and Justice Story praised the argument though the court ruled against Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Washington
Department of State
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
John Tyler
Boston
Webster
Stephen Girard
Girard College
Messrs. Binney
Philadelphia
Justice Story
Stove-Pipe Song Excerpt Reflects a Rowdy Moment
The piece centers on a quiet man who rarely swears until soot mischief at home provokes him. He breaks from his restraint, leading to a loud outburst and a physical tumble with the stove and its pipe as chaos erupts in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearthstone
Spring-House and a Waterfall Bonnet: Quotation Fragments
A collection of brief, varied lines referencing productivity, a spring-house, and fashion notes. Includes a quote about opportunism and regret, a note on a spring bonnet near a waterfall, a Himalayan meal list, and a remark on consistency as a jewel.
Ohio Legislature Passes Numerous Bills in Senate and House
The Ohio Legislature reports passed and introduced measures on February 4 through February 9. Bills include fees for partition attorneys, water works funding, and election vote counting rules. Senate acts authorize or modify county projects, arbitration boards, and public works. House actions reimburse, transfer funds, and extend adoption provisions. A journal dispute over a circuit court bill prompted procedural delays and an absenteeism notice plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Duhlinger
House
Menke
Board of Public Works of Cincinnati
Senate Committee On Federal Relations
Oren’soinl
Congress
Reed
Committee of Conference
Mooney
Jyuards
Yeas
Messrs
Fassett
Regg
Hogue
Oren
Yan
H. B
Gaston
Pike County
Buchanan
Joseph Clare
Ate Township
Clermont County
Lantz
Harrison County
Ryan
Thompson
Hamilton
Colubia Township
Hamilton County
O'Neill
New Concord
Muskingum County
Young
Adams County
Hull
Allen County
Jaeger
Clyde
Gregg
Pike
Myers
Elliott
Conference Committee
Enquirer
Pruden
Murray
Troy
Rarey
Cvites
Stevenson
Mansfield
Brown
Finance Committee
General Assembly of Ohio
Lucas County
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Lucas
Sach Asylum
Samezof
Sa'd
Theeneral Assembly
Ohio News Notes Highlights From Cincinnati Area
Ohio notes report Cincinnati total bonded indebtedness of 24 134 545 41 dollars. bankrupt Avondale merchant J I Yockard killed by throat cut. Mrs Milton Davis of Buckeye Engine died. Newark water works bonds defeated. C C Campbell disbarment sentence set aside. Mrs A Gordon of Indlay badly scalded by boiling water. Saloonkeepers seek tax collection aid. Columbus Board of Trade to host General Assembly members February 1st. Hamilton County officials to discuss reducing county staff. Jack Pulkka fatally cut Mady Miggile near Chardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Yockard
Avondale
Miton Davis
Milton, Davis
Buckeye Engine Company
Mater Works
Newark
C. Campbell
A. Gordon
Indlay
Society of Cincinnati
Colmbus Board of Trade
General Assembly
Hamilton County Commissioners and
Board of Control
Jack Pulkka
Mady Miggile
Fin
Chardon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne Co Herald
the News
Canton
China
Hanlan
Clifford
Sidney
Halle
Soudan
Suakim
Gladstone
Gen
Duke of Cambridge
Force
Lord Hartington
Gen. Wolseley
War Office
Loudon
Apierica
Briere de l'Isle
Soudon
Bruff, Maddux & Faulkner
Baltimore
Hammond Paper Company
John Monaghan
James Keck
D. W. Miller
Pittsburgh
Miles Grove Novelty Works
Erie
E. M. Jewett
Stock Exchange
Gould
San Francisco
P. G. Scanlan
Freeport
John B. Read
T. Buchanan Read
New Philadelphia
Edmond W. Fillmore
President Fillmore
Elgin
F. G. Schwatka
Salem
Oregon
Oliver T. Morton
Indianapolis Times
D. J. Morrell
Pennsylvania
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Dorsey Ranch
New Mexico
Col. Ingersoll
Europe
Forrester
Boston Ideals
Judge Walker
Illinois Supreme Court
Rushville
Samuel Powers
Decatur
8. S. Merrill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milwaukee
George W. Bowen
Mme. James
Providence
Joseph Grinnell
Henry Kessler
Lieutenant Morrison
Rock Island Arsenal
R. M. Shoemaker
Clifton
John Edwards
Daily Journal
Lincoln
William €. Dustin
Dustin
Financial and Industrial
Herrick Lewis
Hvingier
Little Rock
Ark
Lewis
Richard Trump
Terre Haute
Sherman
Washington Monument
Voorhees
Fort Wayne
Des Moine
Springer
Beeves
New Messiere Esscoseeens
A.t
Liberty
Na Onal
Himalayas
Ohio Legislature
Ohio News Notes
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