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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1885
Page
1
In Napoleon and across the region, preparations for extensive spring construction and decor upgrades intensify. Saur’s Drug and Paint Store markets affordable paints and supplies for renovations while local officials report posturing for a busy building season. farm talks discuss root crops, wheat, and cattle in context of improved regional prosperity.
The Washington Letter notes the nearly completed Pension Building work in DC with four ground floor rooms filled with documents. It describes the vast brick structure, 36 million bricks, 100+ workers, and the interior courtyard with four brick pillars. General Meigs and Gen Black visited, praising progress as occupancy nears. It also mentions Interior Department lease tensions with cattle king claims and President Cleveland’s Gettysburg visit, contrasting lofty chatter with his brief remarks.
The U S Treasury notes a long ignored stock of diamonds, pearls, and jewels linked to the Confederate era and gifts to the Monroe presidency. The call urges Congress consent for any present, to locate the valuables stored in the Treasury, and to restore them to the Southern heirs if missing, amid allegations of theft by officials.
Mr Tulmage defends enjoyment for youth against church strictures and urges balanced recreation including gymnasiums bowling alleys and physical improvement. He cites Wilberforce Luther and others, warns against harsh condemnations, praises the Boy Scouts and American self choice, and argues for athletic support in colleges and seminaries. He contrasts with railroad rates commentary on the Baltimore and Ohio and previews a Century issue featuring McClellan and war topics.
The New York Herald reports a sharp critique of Secretary McCulloughs revenue estimates and Treasury finances. It argues recurring currency issues threaten fiscal stability, noting missed opportunities from 1878 to reform the currency system and warning Congress against market ledgers.
A Dayton Herald reader quotes reports that General James Steedman’s children have been placed in the Xenia Orphan Home while their mother remains in Toledo. The piece argues for a broader public effort to aid the bereaved family, noting government pensions and fund interests, and praises Steedman’s memory and loyal supporters in Ohio.
Cleveland May 7 The sensational tale that Senator Payne would resign and trigger a special legislative session has no foundation. Payne plans European travel for a month with J H Wade and remains politically active. Secretary Whitney questions previous vessel break up costs, noting material value and higher than expected expenses, suggesting potential loss rather than gain.
The non of Benator Frye of Maine, who had a severe cold settled on his chest, was cured by a few doses of Red Star Cough Cure. It is praised for its prompt pleasant effect and free from opiates or poisons, recommended by public figures.
A Bridgeport report describes Mr and Mrs Russell and their nine children living as a traveling family for thirteen years. They have completed seven circuits and are on their eighth, moving from Atlantic Canada toward New York with minimal baggage. The parents hope travel educates their children, but fret they may become permanent wanderers. The clan speaks many languages and has seen Japan India and Cairo among other locales. England remains home, though they have spent so long roaming they doubt settlement is possible.
Wavsrox May 10 A widow’s son James Readley, sleeping nearby, reports a tramp stole a pocket book and revolver. The alleged assailant shot Readley, who was wounded in head and hat. A posse pursued, several tramps arrested then released. Readley later jailed with a shattered hand as details suggest inconsistencies in his story.
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