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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
2
The piece discusses conjecture on Cleveland's cabinet after the national contest, noting Allen G Thurman as a potential member. It cites Secretary McPherson predicting a House with 183 Democrats 141 Republicans and 1 Greenbacker, a Democratic majority of 41, down 22 from current.
A veiled zephyr whispers through New York about Conkling. The fallen figure who seemed crushed may recover and reclaim influence, retaining many admirers and perhaps his Senatorial stature.
A rural Republican press across the country defends New York Republicans, arguing their independence did the mischief and prompting debate over the party’s stance. The passage frames ongoing political fault lines and partisan commentary.
County sheriffs coordinate across counties as they push the Legislature to enact a law requiring all criminal executions to occur in the penitentiary and to standardize the related fees accordingly.
The Indiana legislature is Democratic and Vorheis is seen as a top figure in national affairs. His expected return would be welcomed by Democrats nationwide.
A Jacksonian meeting at Justice Carpenter's office Friday afternoon and evening aims to stage a large political entertainment to uplift Cambridge. Committees for finance music torches decorations and more were named with officers Wharton and Lawrence Jr guiding. Notable invitees include Hon A G Thurman Gov Hoadley and Gen A J Warner as speakers.
In Bell Plain Kansas last Thursday John Crouch once from the county was shot by Welton at about 10 PM. Before 2 AM the following morning Judge Lynch ordered the murderer put to death by mob justice.
Incoming Illinois Legislature with 102 Democrats and 100 Republicans plus two independents faces a strong bitter contest to choose a successor to Hon John A. Logan. Logan may struggle to run if he pursues candidacy.
The Independents of New York who struck a heavy blow at the late election are pleased and plan to perfect a permanent organization. A committee was appointed at a recent meeting to devise plans. With a few more groups, New York can be placed in the doubtful column.
The latest returns show Cleveland securing a majority in the electoral college and carrying New York by a plurality of 1137, with Blaine nearly even as the state supported Cleveland. A state board assessing plans for an intermediate penitentiary reports no decision yet, noting a Cleveland architect is ready to assist. Zanesville shows favorable location prospects. The Scott law tax influenced early plans but is now unenforceable, delaying action until legislative instruction.
Mr Wm Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a severe cough for twenty five years. After trying numerous remedies she used Dr Kings New Discovery with dramatic relief from the first bottle and complete cure after the second. Trial bottles free at JR Downar s drug store. Large size 3!
The ladies of the Quaker City Christian Church have organized an aid society to support church projects and community needs. Members plan regular meetings and fundraisers to assist those in distress and to promote charitable work.
A clerk recounts six months of rejection due to looks, then using Parker's Hair Balsam to grow hair and dress sharply. He reapplied and was hired in minutes, earning a $2,009 salary. The ad promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as a transformative product.
It is estimated that bets totaling about $10,000 were placed on the election at this locale.
An advertisement touts Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Balsam as the only sure cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims many lives saved and urges families to use the remedy sold by FRAZIER MEDICINE CO in Cleveland Ohio at 50 cents a bottle.
An advertisement touts a salve said to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by J R Downar jan Ally.
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