22 Oct 1880
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Newspaper
Mills County Republican
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1880
Page
1
A patriotic cat climbed the Washington Monument stairs and shaft before dawn. Startled by workers, the cat leaped about 100 feet, landed on the ground, and then wandered the area. It was ultimately killed. workmen planned to collar it and display a card near the base. Dated 1880.
Baltimore marks a 150th anniversary while General Grant receives a grand Boston reception. Rails, railways and railroad disasters appear with fatalities and investigations. Loans, pensions, and indemnifications surface as smaller items. International and Mormon moves mix with local fires, storms, and demonstrations. Multiple criminal and political notes touch presidents, governors, and frontier policy.
The Republican National Committee targets Florida North Carolina and Virginia. William H English denies a Turner withdrawal claim and predicts victory with Hancock in November. Chicago torchlight rally for Secretary Sherman and Gen Logan precedes a Garfield celebration. Indiana Democrats accuse ballot fraud and repeaters, urging a Hancock English win in November.
Readable fragments report a Boston police case involving Julia A Gould and Mrs Hows charged jointly in connection with a wartime matter. The item presents a brief legal-action note with limited detail on participants and charges.
Reports detail a string of alleged robberies and detentions. A consniticy aimed to obtain a debt through the Ladies deposit at de Ponstora, with two women detained at the old hall, including cashier Mrs Crassdail. Envelopes bearing bills exchange for cotton worth about 100000 were stolen from Lehrmaker & Krone’s post office box in New York. Dilla reportedly sent by Kaufman & Ronge of Galveston. A Brooklyn boy, Robert Smith, 14, was arrested for attempting to open the box and surrendered to officers for 50000 in cotton. The Western hotel safe in St Louis was robbed of money and valuables totaling 3000 to 4000 dollars, with 1000 belonging to proprietor M C Trish. Night porter John Slater, previously jailed, is suspected. The sale was left open by mistake.
Reports say the government will prosecute leading Lind League members for conspiracy. Admiral Seymour arrived at Caltoleo and went to Cattinge. Montenegro urges the season is too far advanced for further denial and offers to attack Duligno if fleets secure effective concurrence.
The B and M announces new time cards for Nebraska service with two duty trains between Lincoln and Plattsmouth and Omaha linking with G B and Q at Plattsmouth for Chicago. Train No 4 departs Lincoln at 2 30 a m arrives Omaha 6 30 a m Plattsmouth 6 50 a m Train No 2 leaves Lincoln at 1 p m arrives Omaha 4 45 p m Plattsmouth 3 30 p m with connections to Chicago and Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati. Train No 1 departs Omaha 4 40 p m Plattsmouth 9 20 a m arrives Lincoln noon with through coaches from Chicago. Train No 3 leaves Omaha 6 15 p m Plattsmouth 6 80 p m arrives Lincoln 9 15 p m Plus a new local tariff rate 4c per mile and round trips for 75 miles or less at 5c per mile.
The first snow storm began on the sixteenth and lingered into the next day. Henry Aarons, a German-born physician, killed himself with strychnine near Albert Kobs six miles west of Omaha. He sought shelter for the night. two o'clock alarmed Kobs who found the man dead on the doorstep. A coroner's inquest concluded death by own action by poison, noting a paper naming Arkansas individuals.
An officer of the Stonewall brigade recounts a Civil War encounter near Chancellorsville. Confederate cavalry attacked Union forces while Jackson’s corps moved, a wounded trooper seeks rear as blue jackets press from behind. A second rider joins, confirming the battle is fierce with no clear retreat.
Two youths pass a house and glimpse a woman at an open window on the fifth story. A man calmly smokes a pipe two stories below as the nurse risks danger by leaning out. They remark on the imprudence and potential harm to a fragile, beloved life.
An obscure ad from New York offers a $400 prize to the largest child who correctly spells Hop Bitters words. The notice, dated between May 1, 1880 and July 4, 1881, invites all families to join and submit entries with a two cent stamp for full details and eligibility.
Early returns from Ohio and Indiana show heavy Republican gains with Ohio projections placing Porter in the lead by 2 to 30 thousand in the state and Indiana estimates putting Porter between 4,500 and 8,000 ahead. West Virginia appears Democratic but with Republican county gains and a large overall vote. Returns on congressional districts in Ohio favor Republicans with majorities ranging from 595 to 5,244 in various districts, while Indiana’s delegation tilts Republican 8 to Democrats 2 with a net state majority around 6,895 in favor of Republicans. The national picture hints at sweeping GOP gains and a likely Republican legislature in several states, though West Virginia remains unsettled.
The postmaster general of Great Britain introduces an official twelve-stamp strip sold at post offices. When the strip fills with twelve stamps, the holder receives a shilling from the post office savings bank, offering a cheap, accessible savings method for the lower classes including children.
Union Pacific unveils substantial passenger fare reductions effective November 1 across Neb raska and western divisions. Omaha to key points drops include Lincoln 2.70, Fremont 1.90, Columbus 3.70, Grand Island 6.20, Kearney 7.80, North Platte 11.08, Sidney 10.85, Cheyenne 22.50, Ogden 00.00, Dillon 85.00. overall Omaha Ogden and Utah lines see about 20 percent cuts. New rates lower old charges by 17.50 to Ogden, 22.75 to Utah & Northern terminus. prior Cheyenne to Ogden was 46.00. new fare 38.00. Through reduced rates and limited trip reductions for Nebraska travel under 75 miles also apply.
The article describes German plans to equip sailors with machine guns for naval use, noting two firms have designed guns tested alongside forest pieces like Nordenfelt and Hotchkiss. It details Krupp and Wittener designs, calibers, weights, and ammunition, as nations consider adopting rapid-fire weapons for at-sea use.
The article traces golf origins in Scotland and beyond, noting its spread to England and colonies. It describes course layout on sandy links, equipment including clubs and balls, and match formats, detailing four five against two in teams and hole-by-hole scoring through rounds. It highlights royal and noble interest, with figures like Charles I, the duke of York, and Prince Leopold associated with golf.
Fragmented, difficult OCR text references an editor and Hall of Fame. It hints at remembrance and days long past, with unclear names and phrases about faith and identity. The readable portions indicate reflective editorial notes rather than a clear event.
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