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03 May 1888
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
1
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Dr Talmage's Sunday sermon rails against Spiritualism using the Endor seance as a warning. He casts witches and mediums as deception, traces Spiritualism to ancient necromancers, and argues it preys on the troubled, ends in ruin, and mocks the departed.
A preacher denounces Spiritualism as dangerous to health and morality. He links it to epilepsy, insanity, and social ruin, cites cases of hypnotic trances and suicides, and urges a Bible centered stance. He invites a noonday seance at the church table to reaffirm divine revelation over spirit contact.
A Christian at Work editorial urges careful handling of friendships as delicate valuables. It compares fragile relations to fine china and warns that careless jokes and cruel words crack hearts beyond repair. The piece stresses labeling trust, faith, and confidence and treating people with steady, compassionate regard.
A compact guide lists how long common seeds stay viable when stored in paper, with Beets 5–7 years, Cabbage and kale 4 years, Carrot 2, Celery 5, Corn 2, Cucumbers 10 or more, Eggplant 4–5, Herbs 2, Lettuce 3, Melons or squashes 10+, Onions 1–2, Parsley 2, Parsnip 1, Peas 2, Peppers 2, Radish 8, Salsify 2, Spinach 2, Tomatoes 5, Turnips 4. warning to test seeds before planting as germination can vary.
April 28 celebrations honor General Ulysses S. Grant. Banquets and dinners in New York Pittsburgh Chicago Washington and other cities feature speeches by Chauncey Depew Abram Hewitt and more. Distinguished attendees include Sherman Depew Mahone Ingersoll and Patterson family tributes through letters from figures like Cleveland and Conkling.
Washington notes from Consul Warner in Cologne show beet sugar industry expanding over 500 percent in twelve years. The report also says Britain’s post office telegraph service trails each year with 1886 closing with near 1 million dollars in credit and 1887 running a deficit of over 750000 dollars.
Trorra Illinois April 28 The T P W Railway Company paid the last claims from the Chatsworth wreck. Leo Hartman Chicago restaurant keeper received 600 dollars. Total payments by the company reach about 300000 dollars for the disaster.
GoLpsBoro Pennsylvania reports a morning fire that destroyed about half the town. Several people had narrow escapes, and one man was severely injured. Estimated loss runs to about 40000 dollars, with partial insurance.
William Adams a Ouachita parish Republican known as a controversial figure was shot and killed at the Monroe court house amid claims of a terror atmosphere that silenced news. He had previously faced murder charges in the Crawford and Harris cases but was acquitted. His body was not found and authorities report his disappearance.
A circular from a provisional committee of dissatisfied Knights of Labor accuses the General Executive Board of extravagance and mismanagement. It notes membership fell from 702,000 in 1886 to 240,000 by April, and claims revenues fail to cover officer salaries and Philadelphia spending. The document invites all Knights to join the overthrow movement and offers details on organization.
Miss Mollie Green, an eighteen year old teacher in Cypress Creek, Perry County, shields her pupils from a rabid dog. She fights the animal with a heavy ruler and kicks between the children, then narrowly escapes outside as the dog is slain by two men. Parents raise a subscription for a horse to reward her bravery.
Governor Fitz Hugh Lee of Virginia regrets missing the Grant birthday dinner at Delmonico’s after accepting General Sherman’s personal invitation. He praises Grant’s military skill amid jealously, honoring reunion and peace and urging survivors of opposing armies to follow the precepts of Grant and Lee for an undivided republic.
In Boston on April 27 Amanda M Cowan a materializing medium was exposed when twenty five guests were admitted to her Tremont Street circle. Candles lit and a supposed spirit form seized revealed flesh and blood. Her cabinet was opened showing disrobed scenes as her husband and employees attacked intruders with clubs injuring one man. A hidden woman and child were found behind drapery.
In Belvipere Kas April 27 two travelers Dr. W. E. Ashley and Eugene Grove were murdered by vigilantes near Englewood in the Indian Territory. Grove was hanged after being called from camp while Ashley was shot with a Win chester. A search finds no trace of the team or the women with them. Sheriff Echolz returns saying no survivors or remains are located.
The World’s Boston special claims John L. Sullivan behaved violently on the Catalonia. Rev W R Manley notes Sullivan cursed Mrs Manley and threatened to harm her children. A steward broke a soda siphon over his head and Sullivan praised that act. The engineer threatened to use a hot water hose, after which Sullivan reportedly calmed.
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