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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1886

Page

1

Administration appoints Magone collector at New York port

The President on the 10th named Daniel Magone of Ogdensburg New York to be Collector of the Port of New York following Hedden's resignation. The August crop report notes mixed wheat conditions across Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska and Dakota with drought and chinch bugs debilitating yields. The report also cites a two week harvest lead and generally good quality except where blight and heat affected areas.

Daniel Magone Ogdensburg N. Y New York Hedden Department of Agriculture Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Dakota Illinois Mississippi Mexico el Paso Tex Sierra Leone Moses A. Hopkins United States Liberia Washington Santa Fe N. M Frost Fairchild Jerome Tucson A. T William G. Langford Supreme Court of Washington Territory C. C. Wingard Gustavus van Hoorebeeke Ilinois J. C. Connelly Bureau of Statistics ISS Treasury A. M. Keiley Cairo George S. Batchelor Neww York William H. Webster Civil Service Commission Lyman Webster Pension Office

Through Car Service Opens Toledo To Bowerston Rail Line

The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway announces through car service from Toledo to Bowerston with connections to the Pennsylvania System for all points East. Through routes join Toledo Cambridge Marietta and Bowerston with connections to Akron Youngstown Pittsburgh Chicago and more. General Manager Woodford and General Passenger Agent Hall note the schedule shows eastbound and westbound times with stops at Massillon Wellington Norwalk Milan Huron and more. Administrative details emphasize daily through service now operating.

Toledo Bowerston Cambridge Marietta Akron Youngstown Pittsburgh Chicago M. D. Woodford James M. Hall

May Flower Wins Cruise Race and Other City News

In the New York Yacht Club cruise from Clark's Point to East Chop the May flower won again. Dr. John Merry, president of Collegen died at Princeton in his eighty-seventh year. N W Meeker, an insurance agent of New York City, disappears with about $14,000 missing. Actor Robert H. France dies in New York at age 99. The American Peace Union plans a Mystic Connecticut event. William Cody claims he will likely win his Euclid Avenue case in Cleveland. Captain Longsford of Gloucester harpoons a swordfish. sword hits him. Three daughters of Henry Wyman drown at Breeze Point. Highland woolen mills burn in New York with $40,000 loss. New York Republican State Committee no convention this year. William Boyd killed by a train in Pennsylvania. DA Martine to try Squire and Flynn in September. Campbell, former Steinway manager, alleged defaulter, possibly in Canada. Samuel J. Tilden will contest will claims by S J Tilden Jr. after a disputed distribution rule. Two Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh freight trains collide near Falls Creek, killing Engineer Edward Arms. Conductor and brakeman escape. Hon Lewis Beach, Representative in Congress, mentioned.

Congress New York District Cornwall Yosemite John Roach Cooper Flouring Wesleyville Orizon Maine Boston Amsterdam Rotterdam New York Sweden Edward Hanlan Lake Quinasigmond Mass Grand Legion of Select Knights Ancient Order United Workmen of Pennsylvania Erie Pittsburgh Grand Legion Dr. Carver New York City Prince of Wales Germany United States Canada George C. Holls Mount Vernona N. Y George Deakenhart Bakerstown Philadelphia & Reading Williamsport Brooklyn George I. Seney Wesleyan University of Middletown Conn Seney Alsada Ware Levi P. Ware Lewiston Androscoggin River New York Yacht Club Clark’s Point East Chop John Merry Collegey Princeton N. J N. W. Meeker Robert H. France England Booth Charles Keene Charlotte Cushman E. L. Davenport American Brone Peace Union Mystic F. Cody MacLean Forge of New Jer The Universal William Affalo Bill Cleveland Euclid Avenue Cody Longsford Gloucester Henry Wyman Far Rockaway Breeze Point Nellie Lizzie Sadie Highland Woolen Mills N.Y Llth New York Republican State Executive Committee William Boyd Walker’s Mills Martine Squire Maurice B. Flynn Charles J. Campbell Steinway & Hunter’s Point Railroad Samuel J. Tilden J. Tilden, Jr

Wide fires devastate towns across the Midwest and Illinois

A series of disasters highlights the period with a De Pere Wisconsin blaze destroying 51 houses and a church causing about 50 000 dollars in losses. A twelve year old boy Reuben Buron died after handling a railroad torpedo near Cerro Gordo Illinois. Woodstock Illinois Bren ryrery Zimmer Herman Co incurred 70 000 dollar loss. Sault Ste Marie reported 31 structures burned. A threshing engine boiler exploded near Jefferson Wisconsin killing five. A switch engine wreck in Kansas City injured several. The Stough family drowned in Conneaut Ohio while saving children. Political and legal notes include Ohio congressman renomination and Indiana Democratic candidates. Yellowstone Park payroll funding remained unresolved, while Parsons family disavows socialism amid a trial.

Depere Wis Presbyterian Reuben Buron Cerro Gordo Ill Zimmer, Herman & Co Woodstock Sault Ste. Marie Foster Jefferson Anthony Klein Joseph Lester Joseph Hass Lester Fisher Union Pacific West Kansas City Charles Haige Edward Colestock Robert Wilson Abe Laughlin Martin Stough Nickel Plate Railroad Conneaut R. W. Myer Monroe C. A. Munson Allen Thomas B. Byrne Vanderburg Congress Yellowstone National Park West William Henry Parsons Treasury Department Washington Chicago Parsons United States Durkee Utah James H. McLean

Six Men Die In New Ross Tunnel Collapse Ireland

A tunnel under construction at New Ross Ireland collapsed killing six workers. The accident adds to ongoing safety concerns in railway projects across the region.

Frightful gas well explosion harms youths near Fostoria

A gas well near Fostoria Ohio exploded on the 15th when a boy lit a match near escaping gas. Seven boys ages twelve to fifteen, sons of DeGroff Stone Horner and Gassner, were badly burned and two were feared dead.

Fostoria J. M. DeGroff S.A. Stone J. M. Horner Casper Gassner Ss. W. Armistead Danville

Will of the Late Samuel J. Tilden Probated in New York

The late Samuel J. Tilden’s will, dated April 23, 1884, is now before the press with probate to proceed today in New York. The document names executors John Bizelow, Andrew II Green, and George W. Smith, sets numerous bequests to relatives including Mary B. Pelton and Laura A. Pelton, and creates the Tilden Trust for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes with libraries and memorials among the provisions.

Samuel J. Tilden New York New Yon Samuel J. Wilden Greggpone Yonkers Westchester John Bizelow Andrew II, Green George W. Smith Mary B. Pelton West Thirty Eighth Street Laura A. Pelton Mary Pelton Nerce Caroline Susan G. ‘Tilden Henry A. ‘Tilden Henrietta A. Swan Caroline DB. Whitney Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Company Delphic Iron Company Henrett A. Swan Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Lacy ¥. Tilden Moses Y.tilden New Lebanon Tilden Moses Y. Tillen George IL. Tilden George T. Tilden Samuel J. ‘Tilden S.J. Tiden Ruby S. Tilden Anna J. Gould M. C. Stauffer New Orleans New York City Mr. Tilden Regeter

Testimony in Archist Trial Encourages Jury

The Archist trial jury appears more cheerful as Detective Palmer testifies Schnaubelt spoke English while Spies says he could not. State Attorney Walker closes prosecution evidence and argues all conspirators are guilty of murder under Illinois law. defense contends conspiracy only, not murder.

Henry Palmer Schnaubelt Walker Ilinois

Squire Flynn Defenders Sit Quiet as Probe Targets City Hall

In New York on August 19 Squire-Flynn and counsel avoided comment on their defense against collusion charges tied to the Public Works Department. Rumor says they may attack Mayor Grace and city officials, while the hearing resumes today. City Chamberlain Ivans testified about the Squire letter and faces possible indictment for involvement.

New York Squire-Flynn Public Works Department Grace Squire Ivans

Death near Cincado identified Mrs Mary Strobel

In Cincado on August 12, authorities identified the burned body as Mrs Mary Strobel wife of a Bohemian saloonkeeper. The killer Anton Pekesky a Bohemian shot himself in Lincoln Park yesterday. Husband Matthai Strobel testified she tended bar and was friendly with Pekesky but no intimacy was shown. Jury verdict: death from wounds inflicted by Pekesky.

Cincado Mary Strobel Anton Pekesky Lincoln Park Matthai Strobel Pekesky Strobel

Violent storms disrupt Midwest towns on August 14

Across Chicago suburbs and several states a day of storms caused shocks from lightning injuring several people. Buildings burned until extinguished, telegraph gear melted, and widespread wind and rain damaged roofs, trees, and crops. In Indianapolis a fatality occurred as a farmer’s wife was killed by lightning.

Exden Cucaco Chicago State Grain Center Avenue Sixteenth Street Jefferson John Gray Mary Benson Warren Smith North Evanston Smith St. Louis East St. Louis Burtington Steam Supply Company Wyman & Rand Creston Mount Pleasant Keokuk Hannivar Mississippi River Electric Light Building James Reynolds Hannibal Indianapolis Willis Buckhart Buckhart First Baptist Church Masonic Hall Coey & Co Park House Gibbon Opera House Court House OskaLoosa Iowa Prin Til Bloominetion Chicago & Alton Alton Elliott Ford County Lake Erie Road Jerseyville McGregor

Poisoning Case Involving Mrs Robinson Attracts Attention

The Somerville case centers on Mrs Sarah Jane Robinson alleged to have poisoned multiple victims for life insurance gains. Police report eleven deaths linked to her and her accomplice Thomas R Smith with trials set for the 18th and high bail demands.

SoMervinia Sarah Jane Robinson Mrs. Robinson James Freeman Freeman Mr. Robinson

Boiler Explosion at Coast Bros Well Kills One

At Wassaington Pennsylvania on August 13 a boiler exploded at the Coast Bros well on the Smith farm. John O Brien was killed, J White and Cooney Sharp injured. Sharp may die from burns, White injured but not seriously. Drilling had just begun when the blast occurred, likely from water shortage. The boiler was new and hurled 400 yards from the foundation. This is the first boiler explosion in the Washington field.

Wassaington Coast Bros Smith Farm John O’ Brien J. White Cooney Sharp O’brien Sharp White Washington Field

Town Swept Out of Existence by a Storm at Lusk

Fort Kroon Montana Aug 13 news comes that the new town of Lusk Wyoming near the Montana line was hit by a heavy rain and hail storm last Sunday nearly wiping it out. The tents and temporary boards were torn from moorings and scattered across hills and valleys with no casualties due to light construction.

Fort Kroon M. T Lusk Wyoming Montana

Mortal Combat Between Two Farmers in Graysville

In Graysville on the Cincinnati Southern line a feud between Rev F M Bandy and John Davis over Davis courting Bandy’s daughter turned deadly. A Bandy son tried to whip Davis. Davis struck the boy dead with a stone. Bandy then stabbed Davis as they fought with knives. Both men were mortally wounded. Bandy died, Davis is dying.

Citattanooga Tenn Graysville Cincinnati F. M. Bandy John Davis Davis Banday Bandy

Secret American Anti-Bismarck Bund Found In Milwaukee

Milwaukee reports confirm a secret society by Polish and German Catholic residents aiming to remove Bismarck. A German druggist’s house yielded documents detailing an oath and pledges, showing the organization’s purpose and creation by two educated Germans.

Milwaukee Bismarck

Buried in a Sewer at Brighton Traps Two Men

Boston Aug 14 Yesterday morning during sewer work in Brighton braces failed plunging twelve foot trench into gravel. Thoas Cunningham of Brighton was saved by quick aid but Frankie McPartland of Roxbury was buried under fifty tons of gravel with little chance of survival. Efforts continue to recover him.

Boston Brighton Thoas Cunningham Frankie- Partland Roxbury Cunningham McPartland

Tragedy in Denison as Lela Brown shoots self

In Denison Texas a young woman from Carthage Missouri named Lela Brown shot herself after being taken to a private sleeping room by Conductor Brown of the Pacific road. She left letters to friends and her mother as the city reels from the scandal and calls for action against the conductor.

Denison Tex Lela Brown Carthage Brown Pacific Road

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