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01 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1888
Page
1
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Dr. Talmage argues that pictures carry a divine mission shaping morality and culture. He laments low artist support, urges wealthy patrons to fund galleries and free art spaces, and champions art as a universal language that elevates minds and souls.
Despite millions raised by various denominations to spread Christianity abroad, Japanese Buddhists press to convert the Western world to a universal Oriental faith established by Buddha.
Captain John Covert of Brooklyn recounts surviving the bark Silas Fish wrecked in a hurricane off Turk's Island on September 2. Only he and French seaman Quinton Paul survived the disaster after drifting two days, then reaching Good's Hill and Grand Turk before rescue aboard the Ozama.
A mail pouch from Boston to Chicago on the Lake Shore line was robbed of registered letters and first class mail between Boston and Cleveland. Railroad staffer Stevenson, in charge at Cleveland, reported the theft after reaching Chicago. Officials suspect a railroad employee aided the cut bag, with the crime occurring east of Cleveland before Chicago arrival.
Ithaca authorities report a group of pickpockets from New York following Governor Hill on his tour. One man was arrested after injuring a policeman, and three of four aboard the Lehigh Valley express were captured at East Waverly and Sayre. Alderman Babcock was knocked unconscious. pockets emptied of cash, total loss estimated 1200 to 1500 dollars.
CureaGco Oct 26 Charles FE V Finlay known as Charles Erin Verner an actor of Irish character files for divorce from Mary Henderson actress of Ranch 10 company now in New York. Married in Melbourne 1878 they separated two years earlier. Finlay says she attempted to shoot him at the Sherman House and accuses her of opium and morphine addiction.
New York reports Captain John Ellard of the tramp steamer Doureuz died at St John’s Hospital after falling ill at quarantine. He had told health officers all aboard were well before the vessel was allowed to proceed. Officials will investigate the case.
In Winnipeg on October 27, a rail crossing dispute flared after Canadian Pacific guards repelled Northern Pacific track layers. CP crews, aided by a powerful force, forced the Northern Pacific workers back and damaged their laid track. No injuries were reported as tensions rose and reports claimed large reinforcements and possible Chinese labor involvement.
Philadelphia report confirms the University of Pennsylvania Babylonian expedition, aiming for Palestine then Nineveh, was shipwrecked on September 29 on a rock near Samos. The Turkish vessel rescued the party after 26 hours. most baggage and equipment were lost or damaged though all members are safe and eager to continue.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama rumors flare about four black residents killed. Locals blame a voodoo practitioner as superstition grows. Earlier two horses owned by Sarah Moore died suddenly and a doctor found a snake and a lizard in their stomachs.
News from Columbus Polk County N C reports a Wednesday riot between Republicans and Democrats after rival meetings. A Democrat named Brown was dangerously shot. many others were wounded. Republican Dockery campaigns in the western mountains with Democratic speaker Kitchen, sparking tension over joint debates.
Grand jury in Shelby County indicts Benjamin Gratz Anderson Gratz L W Jones Joel Wood and Warren of Warren Jones Gratz St Louis for conspiring to buy up bagging and mill output to force prices higher over several months Requisition papers to bring defendants for trial Attorney General Peters to prosecute vigorously.
A Mt Gilead report says David Sellers and his wife were murdered early yesterday and their house set ablaze to hide evidence. Sellers, wealthy and carrying cash, perished with his head burned off. His daughter and a hired man escaped as flames filled the upstairs. Mrs Sellers lies dead nearby with a crushed skull. The crime, shrouded in mystery, has caused great excitement and lawmen report no clue.
Report from El Paso Texas dated October 27 describes the difficulty of enforcing the Chinese Exclusion Act along the Rio Grande frontier to Paso de Norte Mexico. Two to three hundred Chinese residents in the cross border towns move freely between the two sides when river levels are shallow. Collector Magofin enforces the act with limited inspectors, while smugglers exploit easy access via rail routes and Pacific points to cross into the United States.
In Mishler neighborhood Huntington County a church communion meal was sabotaged when croton oil was added to the soup. About a quarter of the congregation fell violently ill with cramps. Cooks detected the poison and removed some but several still suffer. Police or church authorities seek the culprit.
In Jersey City on October 26 General John Ramsay Republican state committee manager was arrested on a charge by Charles K Keefe of inducing a man named Laghland a wealthy dry goods merchant to register falsely. Keefe says Ramsay sent labor agitator Beckham to ensure the registration. Beckham and Ramsay were arrested. Gallagher posted bail for Ramsay. Both deny the accusation.
Miss Mazie Mount a 21 year old pupil at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music died after a morphine overdose with suicidal intent. A doctor treated her but she was left alone and was found lifeless in her room with a razor wound to her throat and her face resting by a dresser near a piano stool. Her parents reside in Connorsville.
Washington reports from E O Graves head of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing show record production of securities for the year just ended with 88 049 918 sheets printed and delivered. Totals include 10 649 548 sheets of notes and certificates valued at 3461 495 280 and 25 950 988 sheets of internal revenue stamps totaling 469 836 422.
Hatfield House hosts Lord Salisbury as Minister Phelps visits to discuss the Sackville-West letter. British and American press comment on Sackville recall and Anglo American tensions. Boston report notes John Boyle O’Reilly’s return from New York and President’s likely stance on West’s offense.
Chicago police report renewed activity in anarchist circles after a circulated October 22 invite for the Forty-nine Club meeting on October 25. Investigators in plain clothes were deployed on the North and West sides after the gathering and the organization’s existence went without police knowledge.
Hillspare Michigan October 29. Charles W Waldron the banker who fled and left partner E L Koon in the lurch placed Koon to lose about 120000 by floated notes. Koon has paid about 50000 from his funds. Waldron now offers to pay the remaining 70000 if a satisfactory arrangement can be made and not make Waldron a law breaker. Colonel John Atkinson and Henry F Thurber have gone to Europe to organize the deal.
The 1900 World Series ended in St Louis with a lopsided 18 to 7 win for the Giants over the New Yorks. Pitcher Titcomb started, Harold relieved and was heavily hit. The Hall championship cup was presented by Thomas H Hall to Nat Goodwin at the Grand Opera House as Mutrie accepted on behalf of New York.
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