14 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1885
Page
1
Slightly warmer weather is forecast for Unio Valley and Tenner on April 14 with cloudy showers. Winds shift to southerly and barometer readings indicate a change in atmospheric pressure.
An advertisement urges customers to compare prices and quality with rivals, claiming our garments offer at least 20 percent savings. It promotes Owen Brothers for ready made or tailor made suits, separate pants, leather goods, hats, and cheap clothing including children's department items and jean wear.
General Grant improves after the doctor bulletin as war news and market data flow from New York and Chicago. Reports detail wheat and corn price moves, stock activity in New York and Canada, and various political notices from London to Washington, including dispatches about Middleton and Riel negotiations and garbled war updates.
New York April 4 reports say doctors may withhold some truth about General Grant’s state. Observers describe lights moving, shadows, and late-night activity as doctors administered sedatives. Grant’s condition improved after a heavy dose of medicine, walking rooms with a firmer step and taking nourishment.
April reports from New York and Washington highlight a contempt decision by the General Term of the Supreme Court fining Ex Major Poulin Edson $250 and ordering fifteen days, while a murder and robbery case in Pathe Com area lists Michaal Comiskey as killed and robbed. details mention a suspect and the clothing evidence.
April 14 London reports war scare talks after a Russian Afghan dispute. Ministers meet at Downing Street with debates about Komaroff’s actions and broader war preparations. In Ireland, at Mallow and Dublin, a Prince of Wales visit triggers violent clashes with Parnellites. police quell mobs as telegraph lines are controlled.
General Middleton reports his force within thirty miles of Hambo frontier as of April 14, with Half-Breeds on the east bank of the river and a crossing anticipated in days. Rumors of an engagement and rifles killed are denied. Otter with the Queen's Own and Battery B are at Swift Current. Colonel O'Brien's 330 men head to Qu'Appelle. Ninth Battalion from Winnipeg arrived. Royal Manitoba units moving to a new post.
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