20 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1885
Page
1
Thoughtful people will not go without weather guidance and warm attire. The piece notes partly cloudy skies, occasional rain, southerly winds, and mild warmth in the forecast, advising sensible dress for cooler, tricky conditions. It lists Fine Brown Woolen garments with prices from $9 to $15 and notes more options and fees.
Owen Brothers advertise spring overcoats with prices from 1.25 to 5.00 in a broad catalog style. They emphasize a wide stock and one price policy, offering boys wear including mixed wool, blue and brown coats, and various suits priced up to 5 dollars. Store hours and emphasis on face to face sale are noted.
A National League meeting considered whether players who signed with the Union Association after breaking league contracts should be reinstated. Proposals address penalties for resistants and restore players like Daly, Duinkip, and Shafer with fines, while others face restitution terms. Proceedings also outline revised reserve rules and the collective status of nine named players amid ongoing tensions between leagues.
London and Washington dispatches recount heightened tension over the Afghan issue as England fears Russia may press demands beyond forbearance. Reports from Constantinople warn Russia aims to test Britain, with fleet movements and merchant notes fueling market jitters. Grant household quiet as diplomatic updates flow, while domestic oversight and labor unrest appear in various U.S. and European indirections. Signs of broader unrest mix with market chatter and political maneuvering across continents.
A sweeping column outlines British and German positions over the Dardanelles and Turkish policy. It discusses the potential implications of actions by Austro German powers, Turkish naval allowances, and the Afghan front while speculating on diplomacy and possible shifts in alliance, with references to Berlin and London observers and the broader strategic theater.
A wheezy runaway horse attached to a laundry wagon dashed through Covington Kentucky injuring several people on Madison and Pike Streets. A halted scene at Seventh Street followed as bystanders aided victims including Lizzie Scharf Nettie King and Mrs Freelove with injuries from facial wounds to cuts and bruises. The event caused chaos in the crowded market area and left multiple pedestrians hurt.
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