12 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
1
The Shepherds toten Register notes that the Democrats gain in the next House and Senate, with West Virginia remaining in Democratic hands. It mocks Republicans and Blaine for the 1888 race, cites pension costs, and warns Republicans to count votes and prepare for future battles while praising Democratic gains and President Cleveland’s course.
A Washington letter surveys post election sentiment and party dynamics. It cites McDonald of Indiana, Virginia issues, New York and Buffalo results, Maryland weaknesses for Democrats, and how personal chums and social pairings affect politics. It notes Mr. Cleveland and Miss Winnie Davis in transit, predicts a lively next Congress, and quotes Harvard speech reactions. It mentions police tensions, Chicago labor strikes, fire losses, and Blaine's grave visits with reporters and a band.
The article reports that Democrats will hold a safe majority in the next House and have gained in the Senate. It notes Speaker Carlisle’s re-election in Kentucky, Morrison’s defeat in Illinois, and gains and losses across Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Tennessee. It discusses West Virginia results, a recount in Flick’s district, and potential Senate shifts after March 3 including Van Wyck and Riddleberger’s roles and possible tie scenarios. It cites dispatches from Charleston and commentary from The Washington Star. The piece also briefly mentions a fatal incident in New York and a cough remedy anecdote.
A new railroad begins at the Pennsylvania line, running through Morgantown and Monongalia into Preston and Newburg to connect with the Baltimore and Ohio. Capital stock is 2 million dollars with 1 million in bonds, fully taken. The line seeks to develop 20,000 acres of coking coal land, with surveys done and grading begun. The project includes a Pennsylvania line to join at the state line, enabling trunk-line access through the B and O and Pennsylvania lines, and aims to mine coal, coke, and timber. The line could be in operation next summer, though only forty miles long, its impact is expected to be significant.
A twelve year Iowa calf case ends with the verdict set aside after multiple trials and high costs. The dispute began when Potter bought five calves from Johnson, later found stolen, leading to Johnson's prosecution and seven damages suits. Costs total about 3300 with side expenses around 20000, bankrupting several involved. In other news, the first Confederate monument at Gettysburg arrives, the light weight title fight in Kentucky ends with a disputed decision, and other items include Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads and multiple marriages in Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
Boston Herald reports Mrs Cleveland receiving visitors by appointment and a cautious air around the White House life. It recalls public interest in the First Family and suggests privacy is warranted, while distancing from speculation about Mrs Cleveland or the Liberty statue. It then covers Lawrence Donovan’s Niagara Falls jump, one rib broken, hip bruised, and unwillingness to repeat the stunt for a fortune. Also advertises Dr Bull's Baby Syrup and Baltimore Pills with brief product mentions.
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