18 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1885
Page
1
In Chin valley conditions show variable winds and steady temperatures as autumn forces a seasonal shift. Forecast calls for mixed conditions across the region with no major changes expected today and into tomorrow.
A buyer can dress well if selecting from first hand sources. The text notes mammoth manufacturers who, via ample cash capital, place products with consumers. It mentions one regional store owned and operated by the manufacturers themselves.
Owen Bros. Thir Springfield retail branch at 25 27 West Main St closes summer-weight stock to receive fall and winter goods. With 1200 employees and a network of outlets, they claim constant one-price policy and a money-back guarantee for unsold items below competing prices. They emphasize saving consumers money on every purchase.
A violent incident along a rural farm involves a farmer named Lotanbill who awakens to three tramps in his room. He escorts them outside, administers corporal punishment with a heavy wagon whip, and the trio agrees to be beaten rather than jailed. Nearby, railway workers strike and other regional notices recount violent crime, labor unrest, and public safety concerns across multiple towns.
A ship disaster yesterday near Walnut street wharf left 16 people injured amid chaotic escape. A boiler blast enveloped the vessel in darkness as passengers hurled overboard and frenzied attempts to reach safety continued. An official report cites possible explosive tampering and notes the Filion seeks 0,000.
A Brooklyn mob assault probe centers on Mrs Annie M Wea nit in Brooklyn with three accused suspects Albert Foley John Lawler and Michiel Garman arrested. Police seek a fourth man. The incident involved a furniture hustle from a woman who bought on installments and faced threats as assailants tried to pack items and gain balance. The report also notes broader political and public safety items from New York and other cities in a chaotic strip of clippings.
A fragmented report details a fatal accident in an industrial site and wide ranging war era chatter. It mentions deaths in a quarry and messenger notices, plus political and social notes including prohibition debate and a sporting tournament.
Fragmented minutes recount a public budget dispute over street lighting and a proposed levy. Officials from the tax commission and county board sparred over costs, contracts, and governance, with testimony highlighting misgivings about efficiency and public spending. Residents urged clearer oversight and restraint while committee members pressed for timely action ahead of upcoming budget decisions.
A mysterious young stranger arrives in a town, captivates a piano shop audience with classical pieces from Beethoven to Mendelssohn, and earns a job with Mr. Brandon after a stunning performance. Born in Romania and educated in Pesth, he left a wealthy Hungarian family to pursue a career in America, arriving in New York five years ago and traveling west to work various jobs before the chance encounter in town.
The piece details a secretive selection of delegates for the Columbus county convention. It names key figures like Constantine Kinwane and Michael Maroney, notes a backstage committee selecting delegates, and signals tensions among Fourth ward Democrats over preferred delegates and influence in the process.
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