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03 Jan 1889
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1889
Page
1
Readable parts show numeric schedule codes and times for arrivals and departures. The fragment lists trains and times but lacks full context or complete sentences.
Poem excerpt reflecting on mortal life and eternal truths. Laura A. Gaige contemplates rest, love, and heaven beyond earthly joys, urging acceptance of God's will despite parting grief and dull senses. A meditation from Woman's Journal.
Miss Bessie Williams pursues dramatic genius after one compliment on her Lady Montique performance. A meeting with Madam B- reveals the actress’s cautionary view, urging home life and virtue over stage fame, leaving Bessie humbled but content with a life of marriage and motherhood.
The Philadelphia Record recounts a self described kissing school set up by an American speaker in Paris era style. The professor delivers methodical kissing guidance detailing steps to approach, positioning, eye contact, and gentle pressure as part of a supposed refined technique.
Charles C. Abbott notes lizards show remarkable tolerance to petty annoyances among young and adults in May s Landing trestle and Wardian cases. Lizards perch on others, crowd resting lizards, and even when fed or disturbed pose no aggression. A Brooklyn resident catches a burglar who turns out to be an old schoolmate and hands him to police.
The steamboat John H Hanna caught fire Monday night near Plaquemine Louisiana while laden with 2300 bales of cotton. Captains Jones Holmes and pilot Bob Smith escaped. many passengers and crew perished or were badly burned. The fire spread rapidly with smoke and boiler explosions, and the boat drifted downstream before sinking. Officials estimate twenty to thirty-five dead, with others missing or severely burned.
State Auditor Poe outlines estimates for all departments for 1889 and first quarter of 1899, detailing general revenue and sinking fund disbursements, school funds, and receipts. Includes department-by-department allocations for Adjutant General to State Forestry Bureau and public charities. Taxable real estate and personal property values for 1898 show net valuation increase over 1887.
Captain W. L. Couch, famed for a moustache and slouch hat, argues for legislation to open Oklahoma to homestead settlement with equal chances for all. He condemns Pawnee Bill and asserts law and order will prevail, ending criminal protection under illegal cattle syndicate occupancy.
A wife urges John to write Edison for electric light plants to add to the conservatory. John worries the plants could not endure the conservatory’s temperature, highlighting a humorous domestic misfit between innovation and home climate.
One wage earner notes she has been married but is now single and also a widow. The statement ends with the note that she was divorced.
A short exchange from Jewelers Weekly shows a wife asking to place diamond studs in her husband’s shirt and the husband reacting with concern about ruining him ahead of a morning creditors meeting. The dialogue hints at financial strain amid social decorum.
The brief gag mentions a neat little box that carries one gum as a quirky item attributed to St. Joseph Gagette. The line frames a humorous tiny box used as a gag. No further details or context are provided.
Washington reports indicate five U S warships may be sent to Samoa as tensions rise between Mataafa supporters and King Tamasese backed by Germany. The Dolphin and ships at Mare Island prepare for immediate deployment. An older Malietoa cession and a German land grab add to the crisis.
The brigantine Josefa, arriving from Montego Bay, Jamaica, reports Spanish officials seized her for missing cornstarch and fined 4600 dollars though goods were worth about 30 dollars. Captain and crew endured indignities at Puerto Rico. ownership seeks redress from Secretary Bayard and possible action by warships Galena and Yantic to secure remedy.
The Idaho Territory legislature sits in session in Port Land Oregon and debates a law requiring voters to swear they have not been Mormon members. The prior election saw evasion by excommunication with promise of reinstatement. A new affidavit would state no Mormon membership in the prior two years.
An explosion at F Bucklects machine shop 196 West Twelfth Street at three am started a blaze that damaged about 6000 dollars and threatened two families on the adjoining two story frame building. gasoline can ignition is suspected. residents were rescued by firemen as smoke and flames spread through both structures.
Chicago creditors drop forty three suits in Cook County Superior Court against Howell Jewett & Co of Atchison Kansas and others and the Chicago Lumber Company. The actions were dismissed at plaintiffs costs after an investigation showed misapprehension of facts and identical interests.
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