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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1885

Page

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Rescue at sea rekindles odds in Manchester tale

Denzil saves a stranger from wreck using a rope as rocks tear a ship apart. The rescued man, Mr Clarkson, recovers aboard Denzil’s room and reveals ties to Manchester trader Nicholas Hayes Jr. Denzil, a clerk turned hopeful suitor to Hayes' daughter Madeline, plans to rise to claim her.

Denzil O’shann Old England Mr. Clarkson Lancashire Manchester Nicholas Hayes, Jr Northcott & Co Northcott Nicholas Hayes England Madeline Miss Hayes Mr. Harman

Ambition and Love Clash at Swal low's Nest

Madeline Hayes refuses a rich match with Sir Basil, choosing love for Denzil Harman. Nicholas Hayes confronts intrusion from Maurice Northcott seeking accountability, as a planned alliance teeters on ancestral wealth and romance.

Quiet deeds and idle thoughts in a working world

A reflective line notes the paradox of pleasure seeking as a demanding task and asserts that the writer’s greatest good was done quietly, without fanfare, in contrast to loud public actions.

Position of the Republican Tariff Policy in Ohio Campaign

The speech by Hon. J B Foraker in Portsmouth defends Republican tariffs and civil service, urging that protection boosted American farmers and industry. He cites defalcation figures across administrations, argues wool duties were pledged but not honored by Democrats, and credits Lincoln and Grant eras with lower losses, asserting broad economic gains from protected industry and domestic manufacture.

J.B. Foraker Ohio Portsmouth Republcan Issa Cleveland Washington John Adams Jefferson's Madison’s Monroe’s Harrison and Tyler Polk

Debt figures show August national debt fall nearly three million

The August debt statement lists interest bearing bonds totaling 1.0 trillion with refinements in certificates and notes. Net cash in Treasury stands at 49.7 million, total debt 1.99 trillion with a 2.88 million decrease for the month. Refunding and pension funds adjust long term obligations and gold and silver certificates frame the cash available for reduction.

Lacieetees Eshees Arawalegosas Treasury WSS Cececkinsee Aes Navy Pension Fund Pacific Railroad Aee Wattdahsehesnav Canis Ccceseecssee SS Ee Cee Ee Sasee Unite States United States Adekes Mimor Coim Sonpeeways General Account Wee

Wonderful Surgical Operation in New York

A remarkable operation was performed at Charity Hospital New York today on Mrs. Ann Curry a fifty year old with two years of malignant abdominal cancer. Dr Thomas Allen led a team removing cancerous organs after a long abdominal incision and antiseptic spray the bladder and surrounding tissues were scraped and the stomach opened closed with silver wire and catgut. The surgery though seen as highly hopeful by Dr Allen carried great risk of death. In Texas Hollow near Ironton W E Booth attempted to kill two women then killed himself. his wife Alice Montgomery had been resisting their marriage and a family dispute led to the fatal shooting Mrs Montgomery escaped unharmed while Mrs Willis suffered a minor wound.

Ohio Converse Morrison Middle Western States Republican Party Columbus Buggy Company Cleveland Coshocton United States Columbus Buggy Companys Columbus Springfield Amerca Abraham Lincoln New York Charity Hospital Ann Curry Thomas Allen Texas Hollow Ironton W. E. Booth Alice Montgomery Booth Montgomery

Postoffice Appointments Made by the Administration Since It Came Into Power

Washington telegram notes the Appointment Clerk of the Postoffice Department tabulated Presidential and fourth class appointments by state under Cleveland. The report shows totals by state with counts for first and fourth class posts, highlighting that about one fourth of offices changed hands and over one eighth of fourth class positions were distributed.

Washington Telegram Postoffice Department Cleveland Alabama Missouri Alaska Montana Nebraska Arizona Arkansas Nevada California Hampshire New Jersey Connecticut New Mexico New York Dakota Elaware Carolina Florida Ohio Georgia Idaho Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island Indiana Temnnessee Texas Kansas Kentucky Vemont Louisiana Virginia Maine Maryland Mass Wisconsin Michigan Wyoming Minnesota Mississippi

Mrs Grant Visits Husband's Tomb In Quiet Riverside Park

Mrs. Grant accompanied by her son Col. Fred Grant visited her late husband's tomb at Riverside Park at noon. She walked to the entrance with a veiled face and leaned on her son for support as she gazed into the tomb through the iron gate. The scene was discreet, drawing only a small gathering of visitors who honored her moment.

New York Col. Grant Capt. Fessenden Mrs. Grant

Ravages of the Small Pox Three Hundred Deaths in Two Weeks

Montreal dispatch reports three hundred small pox deaths in two weeks. Vaccination drives accelerate with English volunteers leading. Factories require workers to vaccinate or face discharge. Disinfectants provided freely to the poor as health officers monitor use. Disease virulence prompts municipal action and Governor intervention. Business suffers but manufacturers aid authorities to curb the epidemic.

McBride Disappears Then Survives Harrowing Orchard Plunge

Gilbert McBride aged 50, brother-in-law to Samuel R. Finney, wandered from home near St. Clairsville. After a fall by cattle, he lay insensible for two days, crawled to a spring for water, suffered cold and hunger, and was found near a secluded spot. Doctors say recovery is expected.

Gilbert McBride Samuel R. Finney St. Clairsville McBride

Wealthy farmer swindled by two well dressed strangers near Painesville

John Frank, a rich farmer near Painesville, was drawn into a land speculation by two strangers. After withdrawing 2500 dollars from the bank they joined his ride home. A third man, in need of money, offered a lottery ticket for sale and a planned loan, causing Frank to hand over his leather note book which the pair stole and later paid with fake notes.

John Frank Painesville Frank

Death of Akron farmer run down by wagon wheels

John Waltenberger, a wealthy farmer near Akron, died last week after two spirited colts dragged a wagon forward while he stood between the wheels. The wheel struck his lower abdomen, crushed his body, and after ten hours of agony he died. He leaves a wife, a grown son, and a widowed daughter. He was 50 years old and his estate is valued at $40,000.

John Waltenberger Akron Waltenberger

Terrific Hailstorm Blasts Hendrysburg Area

A violent hailstorm swept Hendrysburg and nearby areas on August 30, lasting five minutes. The storm shattered northwest facing panes, felled the old mill, ruined a third of corn, damaged fruit and severely harmed tobacco. Stones exceeded six inches, with some near ten inches in circumference. In a separate matter, Mima M. Wilson sues Isaac N. Swickard for 25000 in Common Pleas, alleging a felonious assault on August 4, 1885, in Knox Township, a case stirring local attention.

Hendrysburg Mima M. Wilson Hammondsville Common Pleas Court Isaac N. Swickard Miss Wilson Swickard Knox Township

Incorporation Filings Include Three Ohio Organizations

The articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State for The Thomas Paper Company of Middletown with capital stock of 150000 dollars, the Kent Humane Society of Kent, and the Soldiers Monumental Association of Fostoria, with ex Governor Foster named among the incorporators.

Thomas Paper Company Middleton Kent Humane Society Kent Soldiers’ Monumental Association Fostoria Foster

Torn Newark engine-house fire causes $35000 damage

The Panhandle engine-house at Newark suffered heavy damage estimated at 35000. The Scioto Furnace near Portsmouth, comprising 10000 acres, was sold by the Sheriff to Charles Leonard and Kate Crawford for 25000. At Baltimore Steel Works Michael Kain was likely fatally injured by a bursting cupola, molten steel burning his back and exposing ribs. The tenth annual Third Ohio Regiment reunion is set for October 1 with a chosen program. Colonel Allen Thomas of Kingman Kansas and Miss Josephine Stafford were married at Urbana recently. Thomas is a Kansas cattleman reputedly the state’s wealthiest.

Scioto Portsmouth Charles Leonard Kate Crawford Baltimore Michael Kain Third Ohio Regiment Association Allen Thomas Kingman Kansas Josephine Stafford E. W. Stafford Urbana Thomas

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