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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1885
Page
2
In a late edition the paper discusses prohibition factions and political alignments. It references figures like Mead and Cleveland, notes Democratic and Republican tensions, and mentions a possible forthcoming political shift amid labor concerns and public policy debates. The language reflects era politics and the struggle over prohibition and governance.
A sprawling, disjointed report blends city contract debates on electric lighting, gas service, and water works with editorials on newspaper management and a sudden burial. It documents bids, rates, and public sentiment for street lighting, while also recounting a controversial correspondence about a presidential appointment and internal press tensions.
The piece urges youth councilors to consider citywide interests over personal gain in deciding all night gas lighting for streets. It notes rising public interest and warns against partiality, stressing councilors must reflect the common good and maintain consistent nightly lighting despite weather or cost concerns.
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