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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
2
Democrats Win Kentucky State Election With 30600 Vote Lead
Report notes Democrats carried Kentucky state elections by about 30600 majority. In Montana and Idaho large forest fires caused heavy losses over past week. A Spokane Washington Territory blaze Sunday night destroyed twenty five blocks of buildings with losses around 15000000 dollars.
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Kentucky
Montana
Idaho
Spokane
Washington Territory
Whitney Declines 1892 Democratic Presidential Bid
William C. Whitney announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the 1892 presidency. He states he will not run and relinquishes plans to pursue the party nomination.
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William C. Whitney
Reward Offered for Tascot Seeks Snell Killer
A $50,000 reward is posted for the man believed to have murdered Chicago millionaire Snell. The reward remains valid for one year as searches continue with no finding. Storms swept the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to New England last week causing floods and heavy damage in New Jersey.
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Tascot
Snell
Chicago
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
New England
New Jersey
Call for Catholic laity congress in Baltimore event
A general congress of the Catholic laity is summoned to meet in Baltimore on November 11 and 12 to observe the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Hierarchy in the United States.
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Baltimore
United States
Haiti Revolution Forces Women into Military Roles
In Haiti, desperate conditions force Legitime to draft women for active military duty. Women appear in men’s clothing and are reported to be capable soldiers.
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Hayti
Legitime
Promised Prosperity Fails to Reach The People
Citizens await the Harrison administration's promised good times but the field glass shows no signs of relief. Politicians promised prosperity yet disappointment remains a common sentiment in the era.
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Harrison
Field Glass
Ohio Democratic Papers Push Free Trade at Convention
A group of Ohio Democratic papers led by the Zanesville Signal Steubenville Gazette and Mansfield Shield and Banner advocate free trade. Their sustained push aims to bring the issue before the upcoming Democratic State Convention.
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Ohio
Zanesville
Steubenville
Mansfield Shield and Banner
Halstead Backed by Commercial Gazette for U S Senate
The Commercial Gazette endorses Murat Halstead to fill Henry B. Payne’s U S Senate seat if Republicans win the legislature this fall. Halstead received a grand Cincinnati reception on his European return with Governor Foraker prominent. Rumors mention Foster and McKinley observing the scene and a potential Foraker compromise to maintain harmony.
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the Commercial Gazette
Murat Halstead
U. S
Henry B. Payne
Halstead
Cincinnati
Europe
Foraker
Foster
McKinley
Bristol loses sugar refining industry due to continent bounty system
The Mail and Express notes Bristol once among England’s thriving centers, fourth in British customs revenue, with sugar refining a major employer. A cable dispatch says after this week no refinery will operate in Bristol or suburbs, caused by the continental bounty system.
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The
Mail and Express
Bristol
England
Great Britain
Sabbath Observance Gains Ground in Major Cities
A growing disposition among law abiding citizens favors strict Sabbath observance with secular work halted. Cities like Cincinnati Indianapolis Wheeling Baltimore and Philadelphia report officers enforcing saloon closures and shutting other businesses on Sundays. The shift aims to end long standing practices as public sentiment strengthens its role as a powerful agent.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Wheeling
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Controversy Over Royal Finances Grips Parliament
In England debate grows over the Prince of Wales purse strings as Parliament considers replenishing the depleted exchequer. Proposals for financial restraint meet opposition amid public unrest, with the heir to the throne described as spendthrift and privileged by birth.
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England
Prince of Wales
Idaho Prepares Constitution Amid Mormon Question Tension
The article notes Idaho’s push to join statehood and draft a constitution while grappling with the Mormon question. It reports many Saints reside there and a law against polygamy exists but is evaded by withdrawal from the church, giving Mormon influence in public affairs and worrying state leaders.
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Sisterhood of States
Idaho
Talmage Preaching Tour Draws Vast Crowds Across Minnesota
The Rev. Dr. T. De Witt Talmage draws large crowds in Minnesota cities including Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth. Police were called to keep order as outdoor sermons reached twenty thousand listeners while many more could not hear. He continues his popular western speaking tour during a vacation period.
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Minnesota
T. de Witt Talmage
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Talmage
United States
Arnold
New York
Cincinnati
Sullivan Arrested Over Prize Fight in Mississippi
John L. Sullivan, the slugger, was arrested in New York last week and returned to Mississippi to answer prize fighting charges. He received an ovation on arrival in Jackson, drew Governor ire, and was jailed Sunday night until bail allowed release. Bail secured, he head to the county for a preliminary hearing with a trial set for the 12th inst. Reports state Kilrain also arrested.
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John L. Sullivan
New York
Mississippi
Jackson
Kilrain
Chinese Sailors Enter U S Under Exclusion Act Ruling
A Washington dispatch reports Solicitor Hepburn believes the Chinese exclusion act does not bar landing of Chinese who enlisted as servants on U S naval vessels at Samoa. Their service ends on arrival in San Francisco, and as part of the ship’s working outfit they are exempt. Concerns rise over others using similar avenues to enter the United States.
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Washington
Hepburn
United States
Samoa
San Francisco
Prohibitionists Conclude County Convention in Opera House
The Barleycorn faction held a county convention in the opera house with Rev L B Moore named temporary chairman. Delegates from Cambridge Liberty Madison and others reported, and an executive committee chosen to select county officers with candidates listed for representative auditor and other posts.
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S. W. Wilkin
Collison
W. H. Keil
Joseph Beymer
Thomas Kirkwood
O. M. Shipley
Henry Breidenthal
J. M. Wilkin
W. Wilkin
Committee On Rules
Committee On Permanent Organization
S.burt
Cambridge
J. E. Annis
E. S. Bowers
Madison Township
H. Appleton
Liberty Township
J. G. Whitaker
Jackson
Adams Township
John Watson
John Deets
John Selders
McNaryes
R McCollum
Howard Rainey
Ohsossteddes
Derest
John Neal Rpmi
Breidenthal Pombe
McKinly Washington
Malone
I. David
George Salliday
N. Logee
America
Central Committee
E. R. McCollum
Jefferson
John B. Laughlin
Richland
John Kelley
Westland
Robt McKahan
Daniel Broom
Robert McKahan
Powell proposes vast western irrigation project to reclaim arid lands
An eastern paper reports Dr. Powell's plan to funnel upper Missouri tributaries into storage reservoirs and distribute moisture to millions of acres. Idaho surveys begin to assess engineering needs while the Senate Irrigation Committee studies the issue on the ground.
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Powell
Idaho
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Upper
Missouri
Mississippi
County fairs brighten American farming life nationwide
Farmers in the Ohio Valley prepare for county fairs with eager displays of livestock and produce. From prized sucking calves to pumpkins and home crafted goods, fairs lift spirits, renew friendships, and showcase agricultural skill across the community.
Tobacco Circular from Gieske & Nieman Baltimore Mo August 1 1889
The July market shows little improvement until late month with demand rising for all Ohio tobaccos except unsound common and long course. Buyers, including Duisburg, contracted over 500 birds at roughly last year’s prices. air cured grades stay strong but common grades linger, storage costs push keeping tied to six months. Growers advised to forward slowly except spangled grades which stay in demand. cure spangled or light red colors fire cure. other tobaccos air cure.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Duisburg
Kentucky
Prohibition Convention Adopts Report and Nominates Ticket
The convention approved the report and adopted the ticket by the same action as a nomination. Kansas’ M. W. Bennett spoke, promoting Prohibition with humor, as did other speakers. Rain fell during the afternoon, many preachers attended, and a lemonade stand appeared inside the hall.
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Sammy Stewart
Sammy
Wilkin
Local Notes and Market Events Highlight Week
Harvest progress and threshing underway in Center township. A lynx seen in the area prompts caution. Isaac Wilson visited father in law James Leeper. NM Hill of Prohibition works on legal matters. Anna Milligan and Hattie Bell visited L L Adams. Odell base ball club open to traveling to Guernsey County. Odell defeated Prohibition and Liberty 5 to 4. Reuben Lanning farm sold to MT Kennedy for 2900 dollars, two thirds of valuation.
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A T McConkey
Center Township
Isaac Wilson
James Leeper
NM Hill
Prohibition
Anna Milligan
Hattie Bell
L L Adams
Odell
Guernsey County
Prohibition and
Liberty Club
Reuben Lanning
MT Kennedy
Harvest season winds down and visits reported
Center Township notes the harvest wrapping up this week with social visits in Licking County. Blue Bell resident Lewis Mack called on friends at nearby towns while Hugh Beymer and companion visited near Salesville. A grove picnic at Bairds schoolhouse on August 17 features the Washington band and community music.
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Clark Willis
Licking County
Lewis Mack
Blue Bell
Hugh Beymer
Lady
Salesville
Furgus Oil Company
Beymer
Armstrongs Mills
Bairds School House
Washington Band
New Puzzle Moves Coins Across Sevens in East
A fresh brainteaser upstages the famed fifteen puzzle by arranging seven spots in a row marked with 0 e ex Three coppers rest on the e letters and dimes on the 0s leaving the x blank. Players swap coins by moving and jumping one dime with one copper and vice versa, never moving a coin backward.
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East
Western Exchange
Electric Bitters Promoted as Universal Remedy
A popular remedy is praised as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases removes pimples boils and salt rheum clears malaria and fevers and treats headache constipation and indigestion. It is sold at Hawthorne's drugstore for 50 cents or 1 dollar per bottle with a money back guarantee.
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Hawthorne
D. M. Hawthorne
B. & O. Excursions from Cambridge to Sandusky and Back
On August 11th the B&O R R offers Cambridge to Sandusky excursion tickets for 3 00 round trip. Train departs at 12 34 a m with tickets good only on sale day. Tickets available via B&O agents. Also, on August 18 and 25 the B&O R R runs Cambridge to Sandusky excursions departing 5 54 p m with 1 00 round trip fare.
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Cambridge
Sandusky
Chippewa Lake
Cleveland & Marietta Ry
Marietta
Macksburg
Caldwell
Byesville
Kimbolton
Cscsevancesnes
Sauck
Philipsburg
Shibetenc
Chippewa
Uncalled Letters at Cambridge Post Office Advised
Cambridge Ohio August 3 1889 list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office with notice that recipients should state they are advertised Miss Ella Adams Miss Mary Beall Andrew Clark Mr James Edward Mrs Win Law S L McGee Esq W H McIlvar P M
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Cambridge
Ohio
Ella Adams
Mary Beall
Andrew Clark
James Edward
Win Law
S. L. McGee
Ohio Pension Roll Totals Reach 49 591 Despite Shortfall
Annual Pension Agent G H Bargar reports for the year ending June 1 6 656 pensions granted bringing Ohio total to 49 591 Pensioners 5 698 new pensions paid as appropriation ran short 210 restored 8595 increased and 406 reductions War of Rebellion invalids 37 212 widows minors dependents 10 602 plus 825 widows 884 survivors War of 1812 59 survivors 825 widows total 884 War with Mexico 648 survivors 245 widows total 893 Total annual Ohio pension payments 9 500 000 Journal
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G. H. Bargar
Washington
Ohio
Mexico
Journal
Cure Deafness Only By Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucus and can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers 100 dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Details: I J Croney & Co Toledo Ohio and local druggists sell for 75 cents.
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Hall
I. J. Croney & Co
Toledo
Haymaking in Finland and the drying trees
The article describes Finnish farmers drying hay by placing cut grass on ten foot poles with cross pegs. Drying above ground improves air circulation and avoids sodden ground decay. The system allows mowing during wet weather as piles stay dry inside while outer portions stay unsullied.
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Finland
Mark Lane
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Praise
Newark Ark resident claims cure for lung abscess and incipient consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery and tending farm again. Decatur Ohio man credits doctors’ pessimism with his recovery and improved health. Free sample bottles offered at D M Hawthorne’s drug store Cambridge Ohio.
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C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
D M Hawthorne
Cambridge
The Wool Market. Bradstreet's Weekly Update
The sales of the week at Boston are reported at 2,890,000 pounds, up from 2,444,000 the prior week and 4,135,000 in the same week a year earlier. The notice references Ohio and Pennsylvania markets and mentions various textile items and price points in a concise trade roundup.
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Barbets
Delaine Fine
Bembtets
Boston
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