16 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1885
Page
1
Readers learn of numerous clothing options in Springfield with prices from $5 to $16. The ad highlights one price outfits, wool suits, overcoats, boy's sailor suits, and school suits in varied colors and fabrics, emphasizing savings and stock variety. It urges shoppers to compare prices and act quickly for spring arrivals.
A broadcast from Varna hints the Czar seeks time. The English accept the Czar's stance as a move to pause hostilities. Reports cover General Grant's improving health, Irish and Canadian events, and political shifts across Ohio and New York.
The St Louis tragedy deepens as details emerge about Frank Schlesinger cousin of Preiler who handled his letters. Preller last directed mail to San Francisco and promised to meet Maxwell in St Louis. Friends fear a grim fate as no word has come for 60 days and a trunk mystery looms. The British Consul general knows nothing about Maxwell.
In an April interview Mr Lesser states that arrangements for Penjdeh's cession to Russia are unfinished but negotiations progress. The Standard questions any government move to cede Penjdeh, fearing renewed humiliation and unpeaceful consequences for England and its holdings.
The Treasury appoints John O Neill of Hoboken to head the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with a 3500 salary, replacing George W Capsilar who is removed amid no charges. Harvard Overseers reject mandatory morning prayers for undergraduates over 21, while Prince Bisomrektins pledges 12100 yearly interest for philanthropy in university philology studies. Consols in London rise to 54.
A swirl of indictments and arrests spans multiple states. Philip Hale, Postmaster at Chattanooga, stands charged with robbing mail trains, while a Fall River mill shutdown looms from overproduction. An ex convict from Kentucky, Elian Tyffries, was captured in Aurora. A drowning occurred near Evansville after a boat capsized. Indiana official Mutstatter faces forgery charges. Kansas imposes a 90 day cattle import quarantine. A nun killer case advances as Dr Brastu is arrested near Logal Court House. A Nashville marksman defeats Bogardus in a shooting match. A New York Central section hand kills his wife and child, then dies by suicide. Secretary Bayard blocks salary payment for Williams until resignation. A forged-penmanship teacher is arrested in Indiana. Illinois Democrats plan to harvest favours from the President. Ohio debates canal funding and school book laws, with Myers amendments shaping the bill toward a no-change policy for five years. Police arrest a man with a stolen horse. a suspect is captured after a gunfight. An acquittal clears Hoyt in a Cleveland shooting case.
The morning dispatch reports England and Russia agreeing on frontier delimitation with Afghanistan ceding Penjdeh to Russia. In Cork the Prince and Princess of Wales receive a warm welcome while rioting unfolds with police fire and rowdy scenes.
Fire board reports the collapse was caused by inferior material in the walls with blasting weakening structures. Builder Buddensick faced $30,000 bail. subcontractor Francke named an accessory. Foreman Todenbushe and Captain Killelea testified to fatal carelessness and collapse details.
In exquisitely beautiful and artistic designs offered at the lowest prices ever, our line includes 10c to 75c per yard Edgings, Medici Laces in novel styles, Hanburg Net matching Embroidery and Allovers from 5c per yard, plus many other new cheap goods. Visit our stock to examine.
Despite bad weather the Lincoln death anniversary was observed with grand ceremonies in Murphy & Bro. Simixer HL April 15. Over 500 German Turners from Chicago and the West attended a national tribute with wreaths and vocal music marking the tragedy. Governors and dignitaries delivered addresses before the tomb was decorated with twenty seven wreaths from Turn organizations nationwide.
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