06 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1885
Page
1
Torn weather season hits Tennessee valleys with wind and rain. The Owen brothers report unsettled conditions across Ohio Valley, with gusty winds and scattered showers affecting travel and daily plans.
The notice proclaims tumbling prices on summer weight stock to clear out for fall goods. Hats 75c and $1 items cut to 50c, suits reduced from $20-$50 to $15-$6, overcoats from $9-$12, and fabrics like worsteds and fancy mixtures marked down. Warenoted as near bottom of market prices with strong emphasis on closing summer stock.
Generals body arrival at the grand central depot marks a nation in mourning. Crowds line streets and pay tribute as the funeral train proceeds to the national cemetery with military honors and lengthy processions. The scene reflects a country united in grief and reverence for General Grant.
A violent incident in Marshfield, Indiana, led to the death of Orin Aborn after he attacked his attacker with a knife during a struggle. Dr. Mayer aided the victim as a medical team reported the injuries while a second offense was noted in unrelated items about local wheat prices and other regional events.
A Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian government rejected a bid to recall the U S minister, while American secretary Kelley faces a mixed fate. The piece also covers a village disturbance with a runaway cow, the hospital case of Mrs Loughbrander, and varied warble of other incidents including horses, legal probes, and railroad fare shifts.
A garbled account recalls the marriage of Archduke Johann of Austria to a humble girl named Mochel, with a tale of courtship where she posed as a pontillian to aid his journey. The report also narrates a cholera outbreak, dockside legends, and local tragedies including a fatal railway accident and political remarks on veterans.
Rioting in England disrupted Derbyshire and nearby towns with miners wounded as police and sheriffs confronted crowds. The article also covers a Springfield couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, recounting family ties, military service, and a large turnout for a reunion.
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