31 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1890
Page
1
The piece extols a child's laugh as nature’s music that lifts mood amid sorrow. It describes laughter as contagious and a medicine giving renewed hope, calming household troubles and easing heart burdens, attributed to Josie F Cappleman in the Detroit Free Press.
A Pullman Company lost‑property officer catalogues odd items found in sleeping cars and explains the system to identify owners. He recalls watch thefts, a drummer, and a baby found asleep in a wash basin, illustrating careful inventory, owner verification, and cautious handling.
A railroad worker recounts the Pullman baby saga and a parade of odd items left aboard cars. Tales include a foundling baby sent to a foundling asylum, a Grand Army veteran with a new wooden leg, and peculiar consignments like a mysterious package and a profane parrot. The narrative notes the unusual mix of personal and merchandise left in trains and the fate of the baby.
The St. Louis Republic describes a spider preparing for a molt by stopping feeding and attaching itself to its web. The old skin cracks around the thorax, then the abdomen is freed, legs are disengaged, and after a brief limp return to life the spider reappears brighter and more beautiful.
An excerpt cites a foreign writer contrasting French English and German women. It claims French women pursue passion and social life, English women lifelong devotion with churchgoing, and German women practicality and decision making, ending with varied fates in love and marriage.
A brief journal note describes a tense exchange between a father and son Henry quarrelling about language and temper, with Henry replying he would not use low language. The scene suggests a domestic conflict observed in a scholarly setting.
Senate debates finance measures for a sound national currency and debt exchange. House considers Sunday openings for Expositions, plus a tunnel project and deficient-appropriations bill. Conferees, amendments, and committee assignments shape ongoing battles over the election bill and fiscal policy.
In the House Rep Blanchard Louisiana proposed instructing the Banking and Currency Committee to draft a bill to raise the legal tender supply so that money in circulation plus current notes would reach 50 dollars per person. The Senate Finance Committee reported a financial bill replacing National Bank note replacements with 200 million dollars in two percent bonds. Navy reports deny sinking Terror and exaggerations about other ships.
A collection of miscellaneous facts notes gold worth 602799 dollars and twenty cents, New York spends around one million annually on banquets, an inch of rain yields about 100 tons per acre, Baltimore last saw a bank failure in 1837, Indian wars cost roughly 700 million dollars to the government, tea may be daily consumed by half the world, a freight train of thirty-five cars could haul a million dollars in pennies, a Spanish potato in Clarksville Georgia measured four feet eight inches, 22000 bonnets yearly cover Salvation Army female soldiers, the army’s property exceeds three million across its fields, and the tea plant yields many flushes in a nine month season.
Kilkenny reports Sir John Pope Hennessy elected to the House of Commons with 2,527 votes against Vincent Scully’s 1,356. Scully to lodge a petition alleging priestly interference affecting illiterate Castlecomer voters. Parnell defends duty to Ireland amid conspiracy claims. Davitt’s Labor World attacks Parnell, calling him a danger to Ireland and urging removal to avoid dictatorship.
Mrs. Nellie Pearcey was hanged in London for the murder of Mrs. Hogg and her baby. The crowd cheered as the black flag rose. She prayed with the chaplain and maintained the conviction was just despite contesting evidence. The October murder involved theft, a struggle, and removal of the body. In Illinois, central drought worsens with scant rain and no snow, prompting water hauling for stock.
Tab Pryor, connected to the Mead murder case in New London Wisconsin, was discharged by the local justice of the peace for lack of sufficient evidence. In Louisville Kentucky J G Anderson reports his wife sold his farm for 12000 cash and eloped with John Dok a blacksmith. the wife is 65.
Washington December 24. President nominates Judge Henry D. Brown of Michigan to the Supreme Court as Associate Justice to succeed Miller. Also nominates Colonel Charles Sutherland as Surgeon General with Brigadier General rank. Curtis Williams Spahn named to world fair commissions. Brown’s biography cites Yale, Harvard Law, Detroit practice, Wayne and Eastern District judgeships, and likeness to McKinley.
A tornado struck Barberton Ohio at 3 pm causing seven deaths or injuries among Creedmoor Cartridge workers and damaging the new shop with 25 000 dollars in losses. In Detroit a gale felled the Russell Street Market building injuring several and killing three horses.
In Chicago two men died and several injured when a wall toppled during demolition at Armour's Forty third street packing house. Michael Barry and an unknown man were killed. William Devine and John McInerny fatal injuries reported. others seriously hurt.
Pat Fahey and Cornelius Sullivan, railroad section men, argued over the Parnell situation in Lexington Kentucky Tuesday. Fahey struck Sullivan with an axe handle after Sullivan cut Fahey's throat and stabbed him to the heart with a knife. Fahey died instantly and Sullivan fled the scene.
Albert C. Lange, arrested three years ago for embezzlement from Hon. L. G. Mason, was convicted Tuesday in Muuskegon Michigan. The case has been to the Supreme Court six times. Lange has wealthy relatives.
The Times reports Salvation Army Commissioner Smith has resigned during a pivotal moment in the army. The paper suggests Smith funded the social reform scheme aligned with General Booth while Booth favored unified funds. Resignation may threaten Booth's ambitious program and donors may demand an account of Smith's departure.
President Harrison issues a proclamation inviting all nations to participate in the World Columbian Exposition set for Chicago from May 1 to October 28, 1893. The document states funding and grounds are prepared and calls for exhibits showcasing resources, industries, and civilization progress.
Two Kane brothers Michael John and Peter terrorized Slinckley Minnesota liquor shops and streets until Marshal Booth shot John Kane in the head and later killed Peter Kane near the railroad. Michael Kane was captured and jailed facing possible lynching.
News from Santa Fe New Mexico reports the death of Pedro Antonio Lopez at 115 after a quiet passing. He recalled service under the Spanish Kings and the beheading of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Lopez’s name appeared in June census notes due to extreme age.
From Pine River and Bismarck reports on December 26, a peace party sent by General Brooke failed to convince all hostiles. Five friendly captives returned. others are said to be en route. Seventh Cavalry may move to subdue the warriors amid rumors about Little Wound Two Strike and Big Road. Major Carroll completed a grueling 65 mile forced march to aid Captain Fountain, with further pursuit toward the Cave Hills.
Glasgow reports a broad railway strike with about 7,500 workers out and traffic paused on the North British lines. Businesses face stoppage as coal climbs seven shillings a ton. Gas supply fears prompt police to organize special constables for potential city blackout. Shipyards and public works lose fuel and may close soon if unresolved.
Engineering News reports nearly 5,800 miles of new steam railway track laid in 1890 across the United States. Total railway mileage reached 167,172 by January 1, 1891, with 22 percent built in the last five years. The feature lists mileage by state groups for the year. Sawtelle murder case ends with first degree verdict and hanging scheduled for January 1892. Isaac Sawtelle accused of luring Marian on a trip, leading to Hiram Sawtelle’s disappearance and a body found later.
A Havana dispatch reports a New York syndicate bought the San Ramon sugar plantation and factory in Cuba for 600000 dollars. They plan to build transportation lines across the estate to expand cultivation and cut production costs. The plantation now yields 50000 hogsheads of sugar annually, with a goal of 90000 to 100000 hogsheads next year.
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