Ohio county notes alert hog cholera and rail links
Clermont county farmers fear hog cholera outbreak as regional trade reports show optimism. Mansfield mayor Claystone to lead Ohio baseball league next season while Board of Trade eyes extending the Black Diamond railroad. Amid politics and fires, the report notes smallpox in New York and Arkansas forest fires with houses burned but no lives lost.
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Claystone
Mansfield
Ohio Baseball League
Mansfield Board of Trade
Arkansas
Trade Improves Broadly As Economic Outlook Brightens
Daily press reports show marked improvement in trade conditions across sectors. If the positive current persists, the average businessman may bask in a hopeful economic outlook.
Wife of Indiana Senator Vorhies Dies After Congestive Chill
The wife of Senator Vorhies of Indiana was seized with a congestive chill last Friday and died. She was a favorite in a large circle of friends and well known to many.
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Senator Vorhies
Indiana
Rumors of War Reach United States Over Continental Europe
Alarming rumors of war between France and other European powers travel to the United States. The article reflects on historical efforts to conquer and notes that the era of Bonaparte has passed.
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France
Europe
United States
Bonaparte
United Labor Party Protests Pinkerton Conduct
The United Labor Party of New York enters protest and vows bitter opposition to Pinkerton guards. They claim grounds for opposition and insist right is right, challenging the actions of Pinkerton men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Party of
New York
Pinkerton
Bee line banished from northern Michigan decree eyed
The piece alludes to a legislative issue about a bee line and a possible decree to banish it from northern Michigan. It contrasts rural life with the Times and mentions Canada as a source of crimes and Ohio’s stance on importation. The writing suggests political and social tensions amid a rural setting.
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Michigan
Commonwealth
Canada
Ohio
Diamond Flux Fed Cincinnati and Louisville Trade
Ohio river rising drives vast flow of coal to Cincinnati and Louisville. Western Pennsylvania coal dealers report strong spirits as ships unload thousands of bushels of coal at the two cities amid plentiful supply and demand.
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Ohio River
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Louisville
Fishermen form national group debate at Gloucester meet
The fishermen of New England plan to unite all industry participants in the United States. A convention is set for February 23 in Gloucester Massachusetts to discuss a powerful fishery organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Gloucester
Massachusetts
Nebraska Legislature Replaces Senator in Surprise Vote
The Nebraska Legislature ousted Senator Van Wyck and elected Hon U S Paddock to the senate in a rapid leadership change. Observers note the move could trigger a period of consolidation as the new appointee prepares for upcoming duties.
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Nebraska
van Wyck
U.S. Paddock
U.S
Young lawyer Fred L. Rosemond Faces Probate Chair Interest
The passage notes Fred L. Rosemond Esq. as a talented young lawyer and popular figure who would not object to sitting in the Probate chair. Though a Republican, he would pursue the position if qualified, indicating readiness for the role.
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Zephyr
Fred L. Rosemond
Fred
Michigan Politics Promises Investigation and Reform
The Michigander is pressed to rise above suspicion in political affairs and spur Legislative inquiry. Enactments to be added to statutes may amuse the favored while promising rich development for the state.
Murphy Seen Likely As Zanesville Postmaster Gamble
A Republican source suggests T. S. Murphy is likely to become postmaster of Zanesville. The piece notes Gaumer’s Democratic work and hints the Signalman may have higher ambitions beyond his current role.
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T. S. Murphy
Zanesville
Gaumer
Lewis Baker Rising Star at St Paul Globe
The Herano notes rapid public favor for Lewis Baker of the St Paul Globe, formerly of the Wheeling Register. If continued divine favor shines on his path, a bright future seems warranted by his merits as he ascends the ladder of fame.
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Herano
Lewis Baker
St. Paul
Globe
Wheeling “Register
Mines and Operators Seek Arbitration Panel at Columbus
Mines and operators are forming an arbitration oriented group with committees appointed to pursue differences. A convention is set for Columbus on February 7 to consult and seek satisfactory results, with hope that careful consideration will lead to a fair outcome.
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Columbus
Chicago bans wax figure wedding scene in museums
The article notes officials in Chicago refuse to display a wax figure dressed in a wedding gown of Miss Van Zandt who would marry an Anarchist. The author suggests the move lacks sense and would misrepresent the subject.
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Chicago
Miss van Zandt
Congress vows to stand with native workers over English fishers
The piece argues Congress will back American citizens against English fishermen threatening local livelihoods. It recalls an earlier clash where the referee ruled for free America, claiming the nation will defend its honor and honest avocations against foreign pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Icy Wabash Breaks Bind Forcing Rush Of Waters
The Wabash river freed from ice on Monday sending a powerful surge that toppled houses bridges and land in its path. The onslaught caused substantial losses as residents fled to higher ground and several people reportedly crossed to the opposite shore.
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Wabash River
Tennessee Democrats Vote 68 Times to Name Senator
The Tennessee Legislature faced a drawn out process with sixty eight ballots before selecting a United States Senator. Former Governor W B Bate was drawn into the controversy and exposed as bait in a political trap with no real hook in the affair.
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Tennessee
U.S
W. B. Bate
Cleveland’s Administration Receives Soothing Syrup Aid
Amid complaints about Cleveland's leadership, careful nursing and soothing syrup aid recovery nationwide, signaling a return to health and stability for the country.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia religious leaders urge mayor to close curtain
The religious communities in Philadelphia have concluded that ballet is demoralizing in tendency and have urged the Mayor to order the curtain dropped.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia United Labor Party Nominates Ticket
The United Labor Party of Philadelphia fields a municipal ticket aiming to elect Thomas Phillips as mayor. The party lobbies for workers rights and city reforms in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Party of Philadelphia
Thomas Phillips
Local Notices and Social Roundup From Winchester Area
Winchester and Londonderry items report sick list additions Elias Tedrick and Mrs S A Johnson. Rev Moses visiting Pennsylvania. W H Smiley fulfilled duties. literary society adjourned with debate on conscience as a moral guide. Raymond Lyne, two, died last Tuesday and was buried in Tedrick cemetery. second death in two weeks.
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Elias Tedrick
S A Johnson
R P Tedrick
Londonderry
Moses
Pennsylvania
W H Smiley
Allen's
Literary Society
Raymond
T J Lyne
Tedrick
Local Notes From The Market And Churches
Brady Butter sells for twenty cents in the market. Mrs Ramie McCracken is seriously ill. Wm Stiles plans housekeeping soon in Westside. John Thomas adds a corn crusher to his mill. Dr Lyne administers aid to the sick. Rev Moses to begin revival at Allen's chapel next Sabbath evening. Jacob Rankin detained at home due to illness of his child. In pastor’s absence Rev Smiley of Winchester preaches acceptably at the ME church.
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Ramie McCracken
Wm Stiles
Westside
John Thomas
Dr Lyne
Moses
Allen’s Chapel
Jacob Rankin
Smiley
Winchester
Farmers' Institute Program at Quaker City
The Farmers' Institute will meet in Quaker City on February 9 and 10 with a packed schedule of music prayers essays addresses discussions recitations and speeches by local and regional leaders. Notable names include Rev T H Taylor H Keenan Gen S H Hurst Miss Laura Hartley Miss Dora Hollister and J M Amos among others.
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Quaker City
T. H Taylor
H. Keenan
Anie Hartley
Farmers’ Fruit Garden
W. R Lazenby
Columbus
Dora Hollister
Senecaville
John W Cale
Love City
Rose
Maggie Hall
Spencer's Station
T. H. Taylor
Quaker City Music
J. H. Denham
St. Clairsville
Republic of Farmers
H. Hurst
Chillicothe
Wm Barton
Fairview
Mamie Laughlin
John M. Amos
Cambridge
Miss Sta
Hartley
D. D Taylor
Mi'ste
Senators Read Mail in Washington Note on 1888 Candidates
A Washington note observes senators sorting post in the gallery and choosing how to respond to constituents. It lists 1888 Democratic and Republican potential candidates, noting Cleveland and Hill vs Blaine and Foraker as leading figures and suggesting Foraker as a strong vice-presidential choice.
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Washington
D. C
Hterald
Senate
Congress
Cleveland
Hill
Thurman
McDonald
Grady
Georgia
New York
Holman
Indiana
Blaine
Gresham
Ivarte
Sherman
Foraker
Harrison
Allison
W.E.G
Coal Industry News Across Ohio Valley and Nearby Regions
The report describes coal investments exceeding $50 million in Colorado and widespread activity from Wheel ing to Bellaire. It notes miner wage talks, strike actions, car shortages, and ample production in various towns including Bowling Green, Raymilton, Malden, and New Straitsville. It also covers state mine inspections, new mines opened, and industrial activity in Bellaire's factories.
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John R. Proctor
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Heslop & Schick
G. C. Robinson
Bellaire
Bellaire Nail Works
Bellaire Stamping Company
Buckeye and
Ohio Lantern Companies
Buchtel
Ohio
Pittsburg
Happy Hallow
Mathew Stoneburg
Wheeling Creek
Amalgamated Association
Coshocton County
Hocking Valley
Bancroft
New Straitsville
John Daniels
No7
New Central
Bessie
Gore
Baird
John R. Buchtel
Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Co
Remarkable Texas Recovery With Dr King's New Discovery
In Paris Texas J E Corley rose from a near death state thought to be consumption after using Dr King's New Discovery. He bought a large bottle and two boxes of New Life Pills and recovered rapidly gaining thirty six pounds. Free trial bottles offered by L Wall & Co.
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Paris
Tex
J. E Corley
Dr. King
Dr King
L. Wall & Co
Major strikes of 1886 sweep across New York and nation
From New Year 1886 to date there have been 3500 strikes with about 2000 producing victory for workers. Notable actions include 3000 Braddock steel workers, 900 Troy iron molders, 12 hour Broadway and Ninth Avenue rail strikes, April 19 general tie up, and the Chicago pork packers. About 1,000,000 on strike or lockout, wage losses near 15 million, employer losses near 10 million, total 25 million.
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New York
Braddock
Southern
Stanford, Conn
Glouchester
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
Cohoes
Troy
Chicago
Broadway Road
Belt
New York Journal
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Cure by Testimonials
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine he has handled in 20 years. Thousands affirm cures for liver kidney and blood diseases. Only fifty cents at C L Wall & Co.
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W. D.sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
C. L. Wall & Co
Sermon on Baptism Heard Then Teutonic Breacher Rhapsody
An evening sermon questioned immersion by claiming the preposition into is misleading and baptism may be by sprinkling or pouring. A Teutonic gentleman loudly declares insight, insisting scripture shows believers are “close by or near to” the events, not entering them, and expresses delight at the discussion and clarified interpretations.
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Moses
Breacher
Taniel
Lions
Nefer
Mr Breacher
Jonah
de Vale
Dreacher
The Art of Appearing Well in Public
An advertorial piece extols Swift's Specific as an invigoration tonic for women, claiming it restores health and vitality. It cites testimonials from Mrs. J. F. Bradley Detroit and others in Georgia Tennessee and Virginia praising dramatic life-saving effects and urges mailing for a free Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases.
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Swift
Atlanta
J. F. Bradley
Detroit
Mich
S.S. S
Gould
Sarah E. Turner
Tennessee
S.S
E. J. Casnahan
Richmond
Elizabeth Baker
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Capitol
the Swirt Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Durfey Injured on Steamer Arizona Foot Jam Cured
B Durfey a mate on the steamer Arizona jammed his foot badly. Thomas Electric Oil cured it with quick pain relief and was praised as unmatched for relief.
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B. Durfey
Arizona
Thomas
Counterfeit $20 Silver Note Circulating in 1880s Circles
A counterfeit twenty dollar silver note from 1880 is alleged in circulation. It is described as thick and greasy and about one inch shorter than the genuine. The left face bears the word certificate and the letters R Y F are engraved upside down.
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Aéries
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for many skin ailments
An old newspaper notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and lists price at 25 cents per box available from Wall & Co. A secondary note mentions a new comet visible at six o clock on clear evenings, appearing like a third magnitude star with a barely visible tail.
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Wall & Co
Hoyt praises Scott's Emulsion for children and rickets
Dr. W. B. Hoy of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia reports thorough tests of Scott's Emulsion for palmar troubles and general debility. He says results are astonishing and calls it unequaled as a remedy for children with rickets or marasmus.
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W. 8. Hoy
W. Va
Scott
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