Local Firm Names Winners in Valley Track Meet
Owen and Pixley lead a Valley meet with notable performances by Trenceer Maleel and Geedens Calder Wendleis. Winners shift northerly, with parity and higher barouider noted in early results.
09 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1885
Page
1
Owen and Pixley lead a Valley meet with notable performances by Trenceer Maleel and Geedens Calder Wendleis. Winners shift northerly, with parity and higher barouider noted in early results.
The article notes a shift from black frock coats and slouch hats to a variety of styles and fabrics in masculine dress. It contrasts past Western taste with modern preferences, praising lighter tones and better fit while preserving some traditional pieces in fashion.
A suspect described as the Khedive heard in court regarding the alleged murder of his child was formally charged and faced an arraignment. Proceedings indicate a serious homicide case with ongoing legal action and custody questions.
The Tower explosion conspirators James G. Cunningham and Harry Burton faced further examination at Bow Street Police Court in London. Poland opened the Crown case, alleging a conspiracy with headquarters in America and dynamite imported with the Atlas brand. Burton refused counsel, and the Crown sought to prove high treason and related felony against both men.
A long extract reviews clothing markets and fashion influence, noting How tailors shape style and social status, with digressions on European and American tastes. It references the Prince of Wales, Marlborough Hotel standards, and social liberty as fashion shifts spread globally. The piece weaves in political and colonial notes including Gordon and Mahdi era tensions and social observations.
A critical essay on Holmes argues that his verse and persona reflect a genial, analytical mind. It notes his most enduring strength lies in delivering verse suited to occasions, while his weakness is a restless, speculative temperament. The discussion includes reminiscences of Hamill’s political life and a meditation on education and physical training for the sake of national progress.
A collage of jokes, weddings, gossip, and odd events from various towns and papers. The item mix includes marriages with odd gifts, court thoughts, funeral quips, village tales, and brief notes on local manners, with names and places scattered through the fragment.
A jumble of notes covers fabrics for sale on a Monday cue, a study by M Marey on how low heel height influences walking rhythm, and a slice of anecdotes about Emperor Franz Joseph. It mentions pendulums, electric timing, and travel speed up to high rhythms, with fragmented quotations and stray reflections on chivalry.
A distorted 19th century letter from Charles R. K. Bishop denying royal titles and ties to distant places. He asserts Sandy Hill as his true home after years of wandering, rejects claims of birth, marriage, or inherited status, and notes plans uncertain due to changing circumstances. Albany lines suggest a political or personal context.
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