15 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1883
Page
1
A concise Westbound timetable note for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shows trains proceeding westward with schedules and routing details for passengers. The brief item emphasizes service direction and travel options on the railroad line.
A St. Nicholas excerpt describes a child’s private realm beyond adult rules where they wander freely among imagined lands and islands. The piece contrasts adult insistence on correct speaking and behavior with a dreamlike world of enchantment and treasure imagined by children.
In a Russian village tale a brutal nobleman master, the Prince, governs with harsh power. A failed reisak plunge ends in tragedy, while the Prince abas adopt brutal justice, nap signals, and a feared knout drive obedience. Vashka the singer bears blame yet earns reward after singing The Road.
Ellen Gidney and Henrika Rupp, both alleging marriage to William G. Russell, confront him at the far street station. Russell, from Williamsburg, denies the second marriage but is jailed on a bigamy charge after a dramatic scene and a clergyman’s signed letter.
The Chicago Herald notes Reuben Porter Lee, once messenger to president at the First National Bank of Buffalo, was sentenced to ten years for embezzling $200,000. Rising to President by age 32, he oversaw risky loans and self‑dealing that led to insolvency. His wife’s distress contrasts with his callous conduct.
A lighthearted greeting uplift boosts morale among invalids, pairing friendly contact with pleasant surroundings and mild weather to improve daily outlooks.
The American Architect notes straw lumber adapts to finishing work and decorative items at about half the price of walnut. It can be produced in standard 32 by 12 foot dimensions, with varied widths and thicknesses, and processed by hand or buzz saw. It is water and fire resistant, finished with varnish or paint, and reportedly stronger per weight than walnut or oak while lighter than walnut when dry.
The Erie Canal will resume cable towing next year with boats in winter quarters at Lockport. Reports mention Great Salt Lake salt totals, Boston grain plans, and experiments on animal blood and cerebral circulation. A Munich exhibit showcased long distance electricity transmission and a distant music phonograph setup.
The remark notes that a recent college graduate may lack full competence to manage large scale wholesale ventures, run a major city newspaper, or oversee national leadership duties.
A collage of witty quotes and political quips from various papers. Jests on swindlers editors senators and weightlifting powder mix with playful barbs about lions taxes whisky and social manners. A Michigan candidate tale and a Columbus piano tale add local flavor.
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