Ohio flood woes and political shuffle across states
The piece notes flood relief in the Ohio valley and looming Senate shifts as the next Ohio Legislature may elect a Sherman successor. Michigan faces uncertain outcomes with Ferry gone from contention and widespread speculation on Vennor’s predictions. It laments infrastructure loss on Maumee bridges and hints at liquor and tariff battles in Ohio politics. The Van Wert Bulletin reports 1500 dollar flood damage, Ottawa Sentinel about 500, Express uncalculated.
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van Wert Bulletin
Ottawa Sentinel
The
Express
Congress Hurdles and Hopes in Tariff Bill Debate
Washington reporters alternately claim tariff passage is impossible then say a bill will pass soon. The back and forth reflects shifting positions and cautious forecasts as lawmakers weigh concession and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Toledo Telegram editor named collector at Toledo port
J. B. Barres editor of the Toledo Telegram is appointed by President Arthur to be collector of customs for the Toledo port. The Express congratulates Barres and Battelle, noting Battelle is expected to handle duties competently and worthily.
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J. B. Barres
Toledo Telegram
Arthur
Toledo
the Express
Battelle
Gro. W. Deatrick
Senate
Defiance
Angel of Peace
Flooding of Braidwood Coal Mines Devastates Illinois Miners
Reports detail the Braidwood coal mine flood in Illinois drowning sixty to seventy miners. The piece notes other fires and disasters, plus political and postmaster news and party tax stances, including Redrell’s move in a star route case and Democratic opposition to tax cuts.
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Braidwood
Illinois
Newhall House
Redrell
Free trade sentiment hits Chicago iron works and tariffs
The piece argues that free trade and tariff debate harm manufacturers led by Ayer iron works Chicago. It claims Democratic opposition delayed tariff passage, unsettled values and eroded confidence causing stock declines and financial strain with creditors warning of worse ahead.
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Ayer Iron Works
Chicago
Congress
Ohio Legislature Debates Liquor Question Amid Chaos
The Ohio Legislature remains absorbed by the liquor issue with daily debate and a Tuesday Republican caucus. Members consider obeying Cleveland convention pledges or pursuing an alternative path, hoping for a tangible outcome guided by wisdom.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Legislature Passes Numerous Bills in Senate and House
Bills approved include road fund expansions for townships, municipal bonds for Columbus sewer work, and a Cleveland firemen relief measure. Other actions cover pardons procedure, a county bond issue in Fayette, and village town hall repairs in St Marys. Public notices note flood aid, prohibition petitions, and local civic events amid district updates and town infrastructure plans.
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Senate
House
Cleveland
State Board of Pardons
Columbus
Fayette County
St. Marys
Auglaize County
Clermont
Revised Statutes of
Ohio
Wilson
City Council of
National Guard
Mercer
Kinney
Hicksville Scene Sees Growth Amid Open Homes and Moves
Our Own Correspondent notes four drag lines in town and a boom in business as houses to rent surge. Local people make moves and changes from sales of farms to new residents, with churches schools and shops prospering and plans for spring moves and address visits by doctors and officials.
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Fykes
Normal Teachers Institute
Buttler
Mason County
Ills
The
Express
Casebeer
High Street
Main Street
S. S. Hyde
U. B
Lilly
Pleasant Ridge Debating Society
Levi Henry
Ohio
Hicksville
Commercial Hall
G. A. R., Post
Hyde
Otis
Rions
Byers
Lumbus
Thompson
Charley Starr
Bryan
Mr. Love
Newville
G. T. Nichols
H. G. Elliott
Dr. Sabin
Fort Wayne
Sarah Scott
J. O. Rose
Williams County
Charles Budd
Liddy Wines
William Hart
Hart School
Sheriff Foust
I. M. Maxwell
Plankington
Dakota
Harley Musser
Farmer Township
Gusser
Benner Gorgas
Lily
Billy
Butler
Lina Merifield
Paulding County
Mrs. Banks
Otus
Antwerp
Joe Banks
Paulding
Getrost Bros
G. K. Otis
Frank Dal- Temple
Silas Hulbert
Nebraska
Pleasant Ridge
Bowker & Hughes
McIntyre
Messrs
Lewis & Hersch
Love
Joseph Parker
Paulding Center
Hall Miller
Henson
I. S. Miller
One Price Clothing House
Love's Building
Union House
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Catarrh Cure Promise
Advertises Ely s Cream Balm as an agreeable remedy for catarrh and hay fever with a 50 cent price. Testimonials from J B Case and CM Stanley claim restored smell and relief after six months of use. Also notes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a preventive for diphtheria poison in blood.
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J. B. Case
St. Denis
Broadway
11Th St
N. Y
Ely
Stanley
Boots
Ithaca. Y.N
Ely’s Cream Balm CO
Owego, N.Y
Ponn's Extract Promises Quick Relief for Seasonal Complaints
The advertisement states Ponn's Extract treats inflammatory skin diseases and soothes facial irritation, rough skin, sunburns, insect bites, and stings. It claims benefits for inflamed eyes without harm and notes usefulness for colic and diarrhea during the season.
Blood Purifier Demand and Patent Remedy Claims
The article promotes Hoods Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier vital to health since Adam’s fall and cites endorsements from H. G. Stratton of Warren Ohio and Wm. H. Eckhart of Marion Ohio praising Brown's Iron Bitters for digestion and general well being.
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H. G. Stratton
Warren, Trumbull Co
Brown
Wm. H. Eckhart
Marion
Bown
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Clinton and
First Streets
Ceese Cerseeeeenenetbe
Deflance
Ohio Valley
Sherman
Ferry
Michigan
Vennor
Telepco
Maumee
Legislature
Warren Steel
Disciple Church
Hood
Adams
Opera House
Hurrah
Geo. H. Adams
Pantoming Company
Gio
Humpty Dumpty! Circus
Menagain and
Beliver
Bechel’s
Boston
Old Place
Stone Front
Cor. Clinton and
2D Streets
Hall
Marochisi
J. B. Marchisi
Utica
G. W. Bechel
Frank Levy
M. Ginsburg &Son
Tio Fes
Detroit
Mich
Merce Ts
Spence Bros. & CO
Cincinnati
Tce
Ory
T. R. Carroll
Heals Gores
Lincoln
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
White House
C. W. Holmes
Michael Guilfoyle
Binghamton
Parker
R. W. Mosher
Defiance County
Court House
Defiance Township
State of Ohio
John McCollistfer
Abraham Wells
Henry B. Harris
Ag-Sena
F. J. Cheney
Adams Street
Wee
Toledo Ohio
A. T. Stewart & Co
Carcano
Ill
F. J. Cheney & Co
Murray
Jackson, Mich
D. M. Ferry & CO
Sts Ton & Co
Portland, Maine
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wheeling
Bellaire
Barnesville
Cambridge
Zanesville
Newark
Mt. Vernon
Mansfield Shelby
Plymouth
Monroeville
Sandusky
Republic
Auburn
Chicago Express
Llélipwm
Cocceenee Scedes
Caleaseen Coos
O li
Gba Deiete Jioisat Eae Ll
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N.X. & Baltim'r Express
Chie’go
W.E. Reppert
Devils Lake
Turtle Mountain
Mouse River Country
North Dakota
United States Land Office
Grand Forks
H. &. Davis
St Paul
Minneapolis
Manitoba
R. R
S. Paul
Miss
Hiscox& Co
N.-Y
Floreston
Floreston Cologne
Hiscox & Co
Deslers
Cologne
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