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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1886

Page

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Funeral and notable deaths in brief throughout era

Funeral services were held for Horatio Seymour at Trinity Church Utica after public viewing. Ex-Senator Sullivan rejects a boxing rematch with Ryan unless stakes are five thousand dollars per side and six weeks hence with five friends present and gloves worn. Joan B. Goven, longtime temperance advocate, died in Philadelphia. Sherman denied disparaging Grant in a letter meant to aid a Grant eulogy. James Henry Paine Jr. died in New York amid apparent poverty despite wealth. millions once tied to Chicago Land Company rumored. Henry Johnson, a wealthy recluse, died at Norristown with frostbitten feet. Four youths drowned crossing the Susquehanna at Harrisburg in a rowboat accident.

Horatio Seymour Trinity Church Utica Sullivan Ryan Joan B. Goven Philadelphia Sherman Pittsburgh Gen. Grant Smith James Henry Parns Robert Treat Paine New York Chicago Land Company Henry Johnson Norristown Harrisburg Susquehanna River

Multiple scattered 19th century items on thefts, politics, and notices

A Louisville theft report notes cashier George M. Thompson losing 475 dollars in bank proceeds. Other items cover Charles Crocker’s donation to a California charity, Chinese laborers forced aboard a steamer at Nicolaus, and UP and Santa Fe fare updates. A Los Angeles jury awarded Louise Perkins 75000 for breach of promise against Lucky Baldwin. Additional notes report a mourner’s silver envelope, a Missouri Pacific theft case, Joliet convict labor bids, Windsor outrage, and a trichinosis outbreak near Akron.

George M. Thompson Pullman Palace Car Company Cincinnati Charles Crocker San Francisco Girls and Boys’ Aid Society Senator Fair Nicolaus Union Pacific St. Louis Losles Cal Santa Fe N. Fe Solomon Lmna Valencia County Arizona Luna Brothers Los Angeles Louise E. Perkins Baldwin Thos. A. Hendricks State Democratic Club of California Albert Mitchell Missouri, Pacific & Wabash Abe Illinois Joliet Windsor Akron Ohio Joseph Yewdale Absicher of San Prancisco Milwaukee Iowa Chicago

Galveston leader JupeEr James P. Cole found dead

A prominent Galveston citizen and large property owner, JupeEr James P. Cole, was found dead in his office. The report notes other violent events and political updates from across the country, including lynchings, epidemics, ship fires, and legislative actions.

JupeEr James P. Cole Galveston Palarm Arkansas James

Cabinet debate on indemnifying Chinamen for Territory losses

The cabinet discussed proposing legislation to indemnify Chinese residents for losses from recent outbreaks in the Territories. Claims for damages arose following the events that led to the death of a local official.

Cane Boel Ohenom Ace

Timber depredations prompt charges against Cheplin in Oregon

State Land Commissioner sends papers to Secretary Lamar accusing Daniel Chaplin of La Grande Oregon of cutting 8 698 200 feet of timber on Government land for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company and wasting 892 000 feet. The case seeks civil prosecution against Chaplin and Lamars naming parties. Also notes bills on homestead rights railway route control postal notes and other congressional actions.

Lamar Daniel Cheplin la Grande Ore Tegan Agathst Chtplin Oregon Railroad and Navigatice Company Meatham Creek Union Chaplin Lin, Steinaker & Co Weston Oregon Railway and Navigation Company House of Representatives House Public Lands Committee Yellowstone National Park Congress House Committee On Post Offices Washington National Woman's Suffrage Association Howard Terry

Paspebiac raid and canal notes color 19th century turmoil

A multifaceted report notes a raid by hungry French Canadian and Indigenous groups on Paspebiac stores, general Panama Canal Company updates with Count de Lesseps, and Canadian forces to probe northwest under General Middleton. Trade data show weekly US losses and mixed North American outlooks amid strikes and labor tensions.

Paspebiac Quebec Prince Count de Lesseps Colon Panama Canal Company Mirandh Middleton United States Canada Bradstreets Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Indianapolis Memphis Kansas City Cincinnati St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Davenport Atlantic Seaboard Boston South America Bogran

Morley Chief Secretary Hope Mixed in Irish Papers

The Irish press greets John Morley’s appointment with cautious approval. If defeated at Newcastle, Parnell offers to secure him an Irish seat. Reports say Freycinet proposes delaying Paris exhibition to 1890. A Paris statue of Alexandre Dumas grows dark with a substance during an odd day. An unknown bronze figure remains unnamed.

Smron Soleure Switzerland Joseph Chamberlain Gladstone Sir Crawford Chamberlain Bandersrath Bismark House of Commons Lordisbury Duke of Connaught India Madras Charles Dilke Decarville France Paris Vacquerie Victor Hugo Comte Ean Parnell Cannon Street London St. Patrick's Day England John Morley Ireland Green Isle Morley Newcastle M. de Freycinet Alexandre Dumas Aise

Fierce House debate over Porter bill and vote tally

The National House passed the Fitz-John Porter measure on February 18 by 171 yeas to 113. Speakers Phelps Curtin and Warner urged support. Bragg and Cutcheon sparred over figures and privilege as the chamber considered the bill and a recommitment motion. The final roll call listed numerous members opposing the measure.

Associated Press Fite-John Porter National House of Representatives Yeas Phelps N. J Curtin Warner Fitz-John Pe-ter Porter Bragg Cuteheon Bull Cutcheon Deade Mr. Cutcheon Messrs. Adams Allen Mass Anderson Kas Atchison Bingham Bound Boutelle Brown Broomm Buchanan Larson Burrows Sam Campos Cannon Caswell Conger Davenport Dingley Dorsey Denham Evans Everhart Fleemer Fuller Grosvenor Grout Henderson Iowa Hepburn Herman Hiestland Hiers Hiscock Hitt Holmes Hopkins Houk Jackson Johnson N. Y Johnston Ind Kelley Ketch White Minn Whiting Woodburn

Death of John B. Gough Temperance Orator in Philadelphia

John B. Gough died February 18 at Dr. R. Bruce Burns’s Frankford Philadelphia residence after paralysis struck him while lecturing at Frankford Presbyterian Church. Attendees at his bedside included Mrs. Pridge his sister Mrs. Burns and John Wanamaker among others. He was born August 22 1817 in Sandgate Kent and rose from a life of drink to a famed temperance lecturer touring the United States and Great Britain with numerous publications to his name.

Philadelphia Telegram John B. Gough R. Bruce Burns Frankford Philadelphia Frankford Presbyterian Church Pridge Burns Mary Fanny Whitcomb John Wanamaker Thomas Sandgate Kent New York Oneida County Ehie Ance Urea Worcester United States Comedia England London Temperance League Great Britain America George Cruikshank

Kate Freip Advocates Against Cremation Prohibition

The statement urges stopping talk of cremation bans and prohibition and focuses on teaching cooking skills as a practical alternative. It targets Miss Kate Freip as the advocate and frames the issue as a public guidance point.

Kate Freip

Interstate commerce bill advances with strong penalties

Supposed for the interstate commerce act advances in the Senate on the sixteenth with retention of main provisions. Railroads face lower short haul charges and publication of all rates, with penalties and possible court orders for noncompliance. The Senate also acts on anti Oklahoma boomer measures and a Grant monument bill, while debates on FitzJohn Porter and Blair education bill continue.

Senate Cullom Jackson Messrs. Hawley Norfolk Wise William Mahone House FitzJohn F Forter Wheeler Messrs Cutccheon Brown Rowell Perkine Peters Hanback Hoar Washington General Grant Morrill House of Representatives Murphy Iowa eTanca A Sas United States Illinois and Michigan Illinois and Mississi River FitzJohn Porter Messrs Laird and Porter Bpxunps Judiciary Committee Committee On the Judiciary Dustin Southern District of Alabama Greatength Fitz John Porter Yeas Heans Phelps New Jersey Curtin Pennsylvania Aml Bracy Wisconsin Bragg Cotcheon Evarte Ingalls Lis Wilson Md Harris Committee On Finance Butler Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Alexander P. Stewart Mississippi Thomas L. Rosser Virginia E. G. Batler Missouri Secretary of War Emmet Crawford Seth Scott Ennsy Manning Kelley West Pitt John Porter Advocate Holt Bregg

Bloodhound and old maid quotes stir in Georgia paper

A Georgia bloodhound is described as mild yet relentless when tracking a fugitive, able to scent a path even as grass and dust forget impressions. The Atlanta Constitution cites a spinster remark praising a superior woman to be an old maid.

Georgia Bloodhound Atlanta Constitution

Ohio House and Senate Works in February to Pass Bills

The Ohio House and Senate meet daily with bills introduced and passed on various topics. Legislation covers taxation, education funding, rail crossings, canning fraud, and local option measures while resolutions honor state figures and discuss constitutional amendments. A Chicago Ledger note adds that ex president Arthur faces digestive and nervous ailments.

Welch Lindsay Board of Education of New Richmond Kont County Congress James A. Garfeld Ohio Beatty Lewistown Wort Szuare Senate Pringle Bey Municipal Corporation Pugsley Messrs. Eggers Fassett van Cleaf Zimmermann Groviins Anedouti Stark-Carroll Frederick W. Herbst Deaf and Dumb Institution Nelson Obetz House Whittlesey Palmer Sinking Fund Commissioners of Cleveland Sa Dow Logan County Bellefountain Washburn Adama County Dow Board of Ford Wenamese Dodd Lecesnty Bain Rose County Chillicothe Nieman Lengven Asylum Mr. Johnson Van Ae van Wert Severs Commissan Ria Int Conoet Lake Erie State House Ieee Cera Cincinnati Southern Railway Boards of Education John G. Thompson Houster John G.oa Earth Arthur Chicago Ledger

Anticipation and Realization in Will and Fame

A fragmentary gossip record contrasts the expectant heir after a will reading with an insulted remark about insanity and a critique of performers in Paris and London. It cites aging stars and a fortune estimate for a Texan figure, with scattered quotes and misread names.

Ancle New York

Springfield man attempts suicide with knife

Patrick Nash a 70 year old from Springfield stabbed his throat in a deliberate act, severing the thyroid area but missing vital parts. He survived after sewing the wound and being moved to the infirmary. He had long worked for George B. Smith, now unable to work, and left two grown children. He feared being a burden and spoke to Smith before the act.

Springfield Patrick Nash George B. Smith Smith Secretary of State Newark Machine Company Columbus G. A. R. Woman's Exchange Company Cincinnati Central Ohio Normal School Company Danville Knox County Dan Brown Post Duncan's Falls Muskingum County Ohio Valley Gas Company East Liverpool Specialist and Liberal Medical Association of Ohio Mansfield Queen and Crescent Building and Loan Company Headley West Farmington Farmington Reform Farm Howard Bidlack Delaware County James Donerway Leoto Lereck Logan County Ohio Archeological and Historical Society Marietta Charles H. Niehaus Robert E. Lees Virginia M. Ezekiel Seneca County Toledo Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank Kenton Hunt Rifles First Regiment C. N. G Geo. M. Thompson Pullman Car Company Citizens’ National Bank John A. Mofford Newark Wm. C. Green

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