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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1889
Page
1
A reflective verse recounts the seasons and year that has passed. The speaker praises God for creation and providence, noting spring to winter icons and thanking Him for abundant harvests and ripened fruits. The piece ends with a devotional benediction to Willis.
A curious tale unfolds as Widow Pimlott uncovers a postal card about Mercy Nunn’s Argentinean uncle Nebuchadnezzar Nunn. Old Nick plans a grand future with Mercy while Mercy’s fiancé and the widow reveal a costly misunderstanding. Nick’s winnings turn to humility as Mercy and he marry, only to learn the uncle’s death was misinterpreted.
New Year's morning in China, streets quiet with shops closed and crimson decorations. Families greet each other with Kiong hi and Three Happinesss symbols, exchange visits and gifts like fruits, tea, silk, and ornaments, with a week of rest and a shared holiday ethic for locals and foreigners.
The passing note describes Wilkie Collins as an avid reader who always picked up a Wa verly novel and admired the elder Dumas and Balzac, with particular praise for Dumas.
Reports from Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Berline Paris note rising influenza cases. Merchants report workers sick at firms like R Hi White Co and Jordan Marsh. Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia cites nearly 400 staff out. Doctors warn milder European strain is spreading with varied symptoms.
In a Tilden public school room sixteen girls reheating a cantata were ignited by a candle contact with gauze costumes. Bessie Zeley first caught fire, panic spread as flames spread. Jennie Lancashire died after severe burns. Eight others severely burned but not necessarily fatal.
Five more policemen were discharged by Superintendent Hubbard. Detectives Palmer and Flynn, Patrolman Michael Ahern, Officer Daniel Cunningham, and Desk Sergeant Peter Kelly were removed for conduct unbecoming a police officer and neglect of duty tied to the Cronin case.
Governor Fifer signed a pardon for Michael McDonough on Wednesday night after he was sent to the penitentiary for seven years for Rockford. McDonough, dying of consumption, was to die at home, but his brother arrived with the pardon only to find him dead near the moment of the signing.
The Lar am ie Plains Land and Cattle Company has made an assignment on 17,000 acres with cattle and improvements valued at 126,116 dollars near Laramie on the Laramie river. Causes include stockholder failures from Waynesboro Pennsylvania. Big Price for a Noted Stallion. Paris Kentucky. G G White of Laramie Kentucky bought Clay Wilkes for 15000 dollars from Miller and Sibley of Franklin Pennsylvania.
London reports several blasts aboard the British tank steamer Ferguson from Philadelphia. One man is dead and four injured as damage reaches an estimated 15000 dollars. Captain Young’s vessel suffers the blasts amid Rouen harbor incidents.
Union leader T. V. Powderly released a statement denying conspiracy charges linked to Edward Callaghan of Scottdale. Powderly says reports are misrepresented and he has not met Callaghan. he faces no arrest yet amid alleged persecution and libel claims.
New York reports World figures from 1880 to 1889 reveal rapid growth in taxed property and actual wealth across states. The World cites a $6.963 billion rise in taxable property and an $18.662 billion gain in actual wealth since 1880, with total wealth at $61.459 billion excluding public property.
Mosquito plagues in Bellefontaine amid warm rains. Clyde Marshall badly hurt after falling from a Jeffersonville railroad bridge. Five Wooster capitalists seek a $25,000 street railway charter. Two Italians killed near Akron on the N Y P and O R. R. A murder conviction in Loveland. Cattle bitten by a mad dog near Donnellsville. Postmaster nominee for Newark, Joseph M. Jokes, named by the President. State Treasurer reports detailed receipts and disbursements totaling over $6 million across funds. Multiple drownings, jail terms, burglaries, mine deaths, and court rulings noted across the region. Spring fields report natural gas. Various accidents and indictments. a pension granted to Barbara Remmel.
At the meeting in Springfield the National Live-Stock Commissioners create a permanent body named the Inter-State Live-Stock Sanitary Association to cooperate among state boards in preventing contagious diseases. Officers include President T C Jones Ohio and Vice Presidents H H Hinds Michigan John M Pierson Illinois and Adams Earl Indiana.
Arrangements were perfected for a permanent rail and water route from Minneapolis to the seaboard, coordinated between New York and East Saranaw. The new line will shorten the distance to New York by thirty four miles compared with existing routes.
At a Millers' Progressive Union meeting in Indianapolis a resolution favored consolidation with the Knights of Labor and committees were named to attend the Columbus convention and arrange details. Dr David Prince prominent Jacksonville physician dies of pneumonia. former Army of the Potomac brigade surgeon and International Medical congress delegate. Michigan lumber output for the season estimated at 128 million feet with last cut over 32 million feet, well above last year.
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