18 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1885
Page
1
An old time ad from Owen Brothers at 25 and 27 West Main Street Springfield markets belted wool suits for men priced from four to fourteen dollars, with a tailoring department and daily arrivals of boys wear, silk garments, and various fabrics. The piece also includes unrelated local notices about miners strikes, a Scott-Haven mine claim, and a lynching report from Dakota.
In New York on April 18 Grant shows signs of recovery with quiet sleep and resumed nourishment. He appeared at his bedroom window to acknowledge reporters across the street, signaling possible discharge for a drive later. A veteran who traveled from Ashland, Illinois, prayed for his recovery as they watched the scene. War talk and various international dispatches follow from London and elsewhere.
New York on April 18 reports grew that General Grant may recover from his illness. Physicians' statements vary with some indicating non cancer progression while others remain cautious. Accounts describe his daily routine and a breakfast with his family, reflecting a stabilizing but uncertain outlook.
A work train on the High Line Division of the Denver and South Park Railroad was halted by a massive snow avalanche. One man, Charles Kime, was killed and several others seriously injured as snow, rock, and debris swept along the track while laborers rode the train. Engineers halted the engine and called for reinforcements and physicians.
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