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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1888
Page
2
Ocean Steamers Geiser and Thingvalla Collide
Two ocean steamers the Geiser and Thingvalla collided off Nova Scotia last week leading to the loss of 132 lives. The incident raises questions about maritime safety and rescue efforts.
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Geiser
Nova Scotia
Cuba turmoil fuels drive for home rule and annexation
Reports indicate agitation in Cuba over home rule or annexation to the United States amid a fragile political landscape. A dispatch from Port-au-Prince notes Haiti’s revolution succeeded in overthrowing the old government and forming a new one. New England fruit crops show broad yields except peaches, which lag slightly.
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United States
Cuba
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
New England States
Republicans organize Harrison and Morton clubs in county
County reports indicate Republican organizers are forming Harrison and Morton clubs in every school district, with progress noted across the area. The effort aims to expand party presence among local students and communities.
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Harrison and Morton
Turky Faces Bankruptcy and Government Standoff
A distressed outlook for Turkey with reports of fiscal strain and ministerial disputes. Analysts warn the country may slide further as political tension grows and the outcome remains uncertain.
United States Leads World Trade With Japan
The United States records the largest annual trade with Japan, about 25 million dollars, surpassing England by nearly 3 million and exceeding Germany and France by similar margins.
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United States
Japan
England
Germany
France
Congressional committee probes foreign immigration in New York
The investigating panel continues hearings in New York and may secure enough evidence for Congress to act on immigration policy.
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Congressional Investigating Committee On Foreign Immigration
New York
Congress
Prohibition Law in Iowa Attributed to Democratic Legislature
A correspondent recalls that the original prohibitory law in Iowa was enacted by a Democratic Legislature. The observer notes that any party may push reforms that advance its own interests when such changes are likely to aid their cause.
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Iowa
Resignation of Rev Dowling from Euclid Avenue Baptist
Rev Dr Dowling pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland resigns his position departing the denomination after changing his mind and rejecting close communion.
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Dr. Dowling
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Cleveland
General Boulanger Voted In Despite Duel Drama
General Boulanger of France, admired by many, appears favored by the public after a recent duel with M Floquet. He was elected to the Chamber of Deputies by an overwhelming majority, causing great excitement across the Republic.
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General Boulanger
France
M. Floquet
Chamber of Deputies
Earthquake Shocks Rumor After Blaine Visit in Maine
A strong quake struck a Maine area soon after Blaine's arrival last week. Residents described a cannonading-like noise and shaking buildings. The cause is uncertain with conjecture that it could be a mighty man's tread.
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Blaine
Maine
Senate tariff bill stalls amid wartime caution
The Senate tariff bill is not forthcoming and its delays suggest a larger, harder undertaking than expected. In wartime, tariff decisions must be handled carefully to avoid danger and potential disaster from a single misstep.
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Senate
Woman's Rights Victories Win Chicago Bishop as Ally
The supporters celebrate Bishop Fallows of Chicago joining their cause not as a political win but as a church reform victory. They view his acceptance as a conversion and a stepping stone to larger gains in their movement.
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Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Prediction of year round cooling by same heating pipes
An exchange predicts a future where houses heated by pipes in winter will be cooled in summer by the same system. The author recalls a past era when artificial ice was made as data suggests.
Storms sweep Ohio Valley to Gulf Coast causing widespread damage
Heavy storms raked the Ohio and Mississippi valleys over the past week extending from Iowa to Louisiana and east to Pennsylvania. Railroads report many washouts and the gulf coast bears the greatest damage from wind and flood.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Iowa
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Gulf Coast
European monarchs woo new German Emperor
The text notes all crowned heads of Europe except England and France appear to court the New German Emperor. Royal visitations are widespread, with motives unclear. While it hints at peace, young rulers often seek ambitious, demanding aims.
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Europe
England
Republic of
France
Plan for Blaine Carlisle tariff debate in twelve cities
Campaign proposal seeks joint debates between Hon. James G. Blaine and Hon John G. Carlisle in twelve major cities with six sites per party. The aim is to present the extreme positions to voters and allow observers to compare the options.
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James G. Blaine
John G. Carlisle
Reading Campaign Replaces Stump Speaking in Campaign
Observers note managers push a reading campaign with political documents across the country. The shift reduces reliance on stump speeches and forces speakers to be precise in statements to remain effective. Enthusiasm remains part of the campaign despite new practices.
Belva Lockwood Leads Woman Suffrage Campaign Appearance
The New York Sun notes Belva A. Lockwood, champion of the righted and oppressed women, appearing in Metropolis circles. She faced an audience adorned with diamonds at the collar and hair, a bouquet, and silk and satin attire, contrasting with other presidential hopefuls.
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New York Sun
Metropolis
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
New York
General Fisk
New Jersey
Alson J. Streeter
Illinois
Belva A. Lockwood
Female Suffrage Party
Canada Rail Encroachment Sparks US Congress Debate
The encroachment of the Canadian Pacific railway and its branches stirs deep concern in the United States with complaints reaching Congress. Senator Cullom warned England aids Canada to gain supremacy and warned that future clashes are likely as Canada’s population grows from five million toward twenty five million.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Congress
England
Cullom
Dominion of
Canada
Where They Teach In Ohio Township Schools This Winter
A list from the Ohio Teacher shows teachers and their assignments by township and school number. Wages per month range from 22 to 87 cents in places such as Cambridge and Center townships, with many teachers named across Adams, Cambridge, Center, Jefferson, Liberty, Jackson, Spencer, Wheeling, and other townships.
Local visits and church services headline week
J J Neeland visited Norwich friends last Sabbath. J R Wycoff and wife visited Hartford friends Sunday and Monday. Rev W G Walters and sister of Redwood are here visiting their brother. Mrs G Hf Barnes of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs Dr Aplin. Rev John Fulton and daughter plan a Beaver Pa trip to visit relatives. ME church held services last Sunday with a large morning crowd and Roy Fulton delivering a strong evening sermon. Republican meeting Friday night drew a large audience with Patterson and J H Mackey of Cambridge speaking and Prof Sarchet providing campaign songs.
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J Neeland
Norwich
R Wycoff
Hartford
W G Walters
Redwood
Hf Barnes
Philadelphia
Aplin
John Fulton
Beaver
Walters
Roy Fulton
Frida
Messrs Patterson
J H Mackey
Cambridge
Sarchet
Pennyroyal reunion and local notes from Washington
Washington news highlights include the Pennyroyal reunion plans and a large turnout expected from local citizens. Other items note a Mownds ville camp meeting attendance, school district enrollment at 190 up eight, and a home sale to John Shipman with October possession.
Local notes on births, visits, and town happenings
The week includes a birth in the Taylor family with Bishop Johnson heading west to take a position. Rev Cox preached at Disciple's church in Middletown. M W Von Scio travels to Athens county for teaching. The Normal School ends a six week term. Ida Patterson of Barnesville visited J O Couplin. A carpenter rebuilds W S Heade's house in Cambridge. AB Hall plans a residence near the glass factory. Prof Geo Lowery and son visit Wm Poland. DD Taylor and J L Locke spoke to the Harrison and Morton club in Salesville. Quaker City band entertains the Pennyroyal reunion. W V Webster marries Emma Stanton in Quaker style. Miss Anna Humphry of Cleveland visits Jennie Moore. Glass blowing set to begin Oct 8 and factories close early. The log cabin project at the Harrison Morton meeting proceeds quickly, aided by an old cabin donated by FS Spencer’s farm, moved to town with effort from local teams.
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Quaker City
TH Taylor
Bishop Johnson
Cox
Middletown
M W von Scio
Athens County
Ida Patterson
Barnesville
J O Couplin
Marsh
W S Heade
Cambridge
AB Hall
Geo Lowery
Logan County
Polands
Lowerys
DD Taylor
J L Locke
Harrison and Morton Club
Salesville
Quaker City Band
W V Webster
Emma Stanton
Anna Humphry
Cleveland
Jennie Moore
Miss Humphry
Harrison & Morton Club
FS Spencer
Five Weddings and Church Fund Rally Dominate Claysville Social
Reports from Claysville recount the marriage of L B onnell to Miss Rebecca Allen on August 16 at the bride’s home officiated by Rev Bowers. A fund-raising meeting for the “Little Church on the Hill” drew many locals but failed to meet expectations as several speakers and brass bands were absent.
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W G Walters
Claysville
Osborne Beal
Jessie
Wm Calvert
Laura Hixson
Winchester
Mattie Cunningham
L Bonnell
Rebecca Allen
Bowers
McDonnell’s Grove
Rey Wilson
Thrapp
Col
TH Anderson
D D Taylor
S A Dickson Esq
T W Ogier
Herato
Hanna
Wonderful discovery aids county woman in cure claim
A Shelby firm endorses Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, recounting Mrs Luther Lutz's seven year struggle with disease and three months of coughing. After one dose she slept, and with a single bottle she is said to be miraculously cured, with a free trial bottle offered at Wall & Co's drug store.
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Dr King
Luther Lutz
W . Hamrick & Co
Shelby, NC
Wall & Co
Festival Success Despite Bad Night At Local Fair
Threshing arl done. The festival here was a success with literary exercises and proceeds of 12 for the benefit of W F M B. Young folks attended the Ball at Pt Pleasant last Wednesday and another event is planned soon. William Stage Sen is able to be out again. Miss Lizzie Stone of Noble county visits friends here. J Barton left for Helena Montana to make his home. Mrs Judson Milhone of Senecaville fell sick visiting T F Shiver's and cannot return home.
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William Stage
Lizzie Stone
Noble County
J Barton
Helena
Montana
Judson Milhone
Senecaville
T F Shiver’s
Pt. Pleasant
Patent salve advert promises cure or money back
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box sold by C I Wall & Co.
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C. Il, Wall & Co
Antrim Notes and Local Happenings This Week
Lank Dean of Illinois visits Antrim this week while Rev Shuman preaches at the ME church on Sabbath. Mrs Dean, wife of Alex Dean, dies and is buried in the ME graveyard. An ice cream festival for the Presbyterian church raises over 25 dollars.
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Antrim
Lank Dean
Illinois
Shuman
William Parkinson
Colamoy
Dean
Alex Dean
Presbyterian Church
Uncalled Letters List at Cambridge Post Office
Cambridge August 20 1888 uncalled for letters remaining at the Cambridge post office advertised letters include LM Clark I Conner W M Campell Charles Caruthers Mrs J Kawards Harry Ferrell Samuel Ford Mrs Eliza Hall Enochohnston J T Reed John Ramsey J C Remington Hosesigan Clarence Heith Ellis Stockwell toner J Thomas Andrew Torano Miss Hanna Webster P M McIlvar?
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Cambridge
Levi Hirschberg's Cambridge Sale Slashes Prices to Move Stock
Levi Hirschberg promotes a season clearance at his Cambridge Ohio shop. He claims heavy discounts on men's and boys' suits and hats to unload stock, with "one-priced" policy and immediate cash required.
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Hirschberg
L. HirschBera
Cambridge
Ohio
Remarkable worm cure reported in Wooster
The Wooster Democrat recounts a child of William Devlin cured of a long tape worm. Cocoanut cake mix, fed by the mother as a cure, resulted in the child passing a seventeen foot worm within two days, after a five cent purchase.
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The
Wooster Democrat
Wm. Devlin
For Sale or Rent in Carson's Addition Cambridge O
For sale in Carson's Addition Cambridge Ohio a new two story six room house well finished with out buildings and a good well. Call on or address M L Campueny June 28 tf Cambridge O.
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J.C. Carver
Center Township Political Meetings and Local News
Center township residents note political activity with a Harrison and Morton club organizing Aug 24 at the township hall. Also reported are births, funerals, a steer loss, and a planned colored camp meeting in DC Warne's grave setup.
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Local Druggists
The unanimous verdict praises electric bitters as the best remedy. W D Sult of Bippus declares relief in every case and a rheumatic cure after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville cites twenty years in the business and calls it the best selling medicine seen. Wall & Co offers the product at fifty cents per bottle.
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W D Sult
Bippus, Ltd
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Wall & Co
Northward Calm: Low-Cost Niagara Falls Excursion
The C. and M. railway offers a rest filled trip from Marietta to Niagara Falls and northern points on August 29. Tickets good through September 7 provide comfortable travel in Pullman cars with low fares and a chance to explore nearby attractions.
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C. & M. Railway
Niagara Falls
Pullman Palace
Marietta
Niagara
North
Swift Specific Co. Blood Purifier Praised by Patient
A testimonial from Justin Owen of Montreurier O dated Sept 2 1887 credits 8SS now SSS as curing ten years of ivy poison eruptions on his face and chronic catarrh after taking eight bottles. He praises the remedy and thanks The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Drawer 3 for the treatment and a promised treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free.
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the Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Detroit Journal
SSS
Justin Owen
Castoria Ad Jingle Echoes Through Generations
An old advertisement voice recalls a mother’s remedy Castoria for a child’s ailments and later for her own family as children grow. The familiar rhyme traces the product’s use from infancy to motherhood with affectionate tone.
Wheel ing excursion tickets offered with add on admission
From August 27 to 31 the B and ORR will sell round trip excursion tickets to Wheeling at one fare with 50 cents admission to the fair grounds. Tickets are valid for return until September 1. A special train on August 30 offers excursion tickets with an admission coupon at 1.90 dollars, returning Wheeling at 5 00 P M.
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B& Orr
Wheeling
Fair
Chronic Disease Specialists Offer Vast Instrument Array
Doctors claim to treat long standing ailments once deemed incurable. They report over 12,000 Ohio cases in two years with many patients regaining sight and hearing. The facility boasts an extensive collection of instruments for head, face, eye, ear, throat, chest, abdomen, nervous system and other chronic conditions. All surgical operations performed.
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Moritz Salm
Ohio
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