03 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1885
Page
1
Readable ad copy shows aggressive weekly sale pricing on shirts, sus penders, underwear, socks, uniforms, youths suits, umbrellas, straw hats, and workwear. Offers include 25 dozen suspender sets and reductions across many items with a focus on clearing summer stock. Prices highlighted for bulk buys and window displays.
Proceedings from New York and surrounding areas detail Memorial Day observances for General Grant. Relatives and clergy gathered at Grant Cottage, with Dr. Newman attending, readings from scripture, and tributes to the late general. Preparations for the funeral procession to New York include military honor guards and crowd arrangements, while national notices discuss a proposed memorial monument and public condolences.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports a nation-wide uproar over alleged sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Public meetings erupt in anger, urging reform and suppression of vice, while debates in Parliament intensify as calls grow to close Windsor and other institutions amid revelations.
A garbled 19th century note outlines variation plans of the F Unbinat and mentions a presidential visit to Albany after a funeral, with references to Secretary Manning, Lamar, Garland, and Cabinet vacations. It also hints at summer stays in Washington and a ministerial absence, plus scattered notes on other events and persons.
A garbled OCR snippet references various topics and names, including The Herald Grevo and Detroit Free Press style asides, with mentions of love, culture, market apples, and a broad mix of unclear phrases and stray quotes from multiple sources. The readable bits are scattered and nonspecific.
A severe flood drenched the city after hours of heavy rain, overwhelming sewers and basements. Water rose over two feet in many areas, forcing residents to seek higher floors and temporary lodging. Fire sirens and pumping efforts ran for hours as officials assess damages and public health implications.
Fragments describe threshing wheat at shocks, marching to a pump meeting near Urhann, and local political talk. Mentions include Abie, El Tucker, Ada Col, Foraker i Kennedy, Beauchamp speaking at a Democrat meeting, and references to Akron, Virginia, and parish politics amid unsettled community activity.
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