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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1888
Page
1
A lively ad highlights Saur & Balsley stock for homes and farms with wall and decorative paper, paints, oils, and varnishes. It touts low prices, full stock, easy DIY papering, and house beautification through affordable accessories and color options.
A late night attempt to rob the Ruban Express near Cincinnati ended with the baggage master seriously wounded by four bullet wounds while express messenger Zimmerman repelled attackers with a revolver. Four robbers escaped on the tender as police pursued them, with two suspects under guard and several farmers reporting separate robberies nearby. The wounded baggage master Ketchum’s condition is described as critical.
Debate centers on whether Thurman or Sherman strengthens the Republican ticket in California Colorado Nevada Indiana and the Pacific coast. Ex Sprinter Thurman praised for appealing to labor and silver questions while Sherman weakness cited on religious and pacifist stances. Republican strategy viewed as aligning with Thurman to unify factions and better challenge Democrats.
Mrs Frances F Cleveland denounces reports as false in a letter published by The Globe. She defends her marriage to President Grover Cleveland and denies claims by Rev H Pendleton that their married life was unhappy or abusive. The letter, dated June 3 1888 from Executive Mansion Washington, rejects circulating insinuations and asserts respect within the White House.
The President approved a law making veterans widows pension claims begin from their husbands death, for claims filed after July 1 1880. No formal application or attorney needed, only a letter with name, address, and certificate number suffices, expediting pensions. The item also mentions Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic, pitched as nerve tonic rather than stimulant.
A 250 pound cat allegedly dragged a man named Murphy under the waves near Jrorensonville on June 8. Reports say Murphy was pulled by a fish and could not free himself, with his body not recoverable at present. Local belief centers on a mysterious creature dragging people whenever it can swim. The account remains unverified and details are unclear.
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