21 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1885
Page
1
Fair weather with a brief spell of partly cloudy skies and light southerly winds. Temperatures rise slightly in the east while remaining mostly steady or lower in the west. Northern areas see near stationary conditions overall.
A local retailer urges cash purchases to escape early payments and high costs, touting Weckwear suits at $10 to $12, neckwear at 25 to 40 cents, and a vast stock of hosiery from domestic and foreign makers. The department promises deeper spring discounts and a veritable Hosiery Fair with extensive varieties and lower prices this season.
A Mexican mine manager was slain near Vallarta followed by theft over $1,000. Lucius Avery, the deceased superintendent, is identified as killed while guardians pursue suspects. Meanwhile a rising tide damaged the La Grande Wogan bridge and a plan to replace or reinforce it is announced.
The army and the whole auxiliary force stand in readiness for instant use. Fresh Russian advances pressure Afghan defenses as forces mobilize. Grant of favor remains unsettled amid ongoing military buildup in the theater.
Long dispatches reveal Postmaster General Vilas entangled in a partisan dispute over postmaster appointments while foreign news reports Fort Pitt’s fall to hostile forces and British and Russian political tremors. Progress updates include General Grant’s health, Afghan frontier tensions, and domestic labor strikes across Ohio and New York.
A village column reports future peace and prosperity despite hard times. It notes progress toward completing the new church and resisting unnecessary school building, praising the school board for securing Mr. F. for the next year. It also recalls a recent election verdict and a ball game episode where women left the stands after offensive language, prompting police concern.
April 21 dispatches report Russia increasing demands in the Penjdeh incident with Afghanistan, warning war if not conceded. Mi De Giers asserts Komaroff's attack is explained, while British notes suggest further Russian pressure and potential conflict. Nearby items note leaders and events in London, Dublin, and Boston, plus local incidents.
A late night blaze at the Exchange Motel in Lyons destroyed the building and killed two guests. The first Lutheran church and surrounding structures suffered major losses with estimated property damage around 820,000. Other fires and incidents — including apartment and shop blazes in nearby towns — are also reported with injuries and investigations underway.
The Newfoundland provinces urge a bilateral arrangement to replace the 1873 Washington treaty expiring July. Sir Ambrose Shea pressed Secretary Bayard in Washington on a temporary reciprocity plan to keep fisheries open and harbor access, with Congress to act next winter. The talks emphasize mutual benefit, trade, and the need to avoid a tariff shift that could harm both economies.
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