04 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1886
Page
1
An 1889 advertisement touts Our Trumps in dress occasions, praising Owen Brothers for superior quality and price in suits and garments. It highlights fine cutaway suits from 15 to 32 dollars, various styles, and a wide range for men, youths, and children. A return policy until garments are soiled is noted.
Incoherent OCR text blends wartime civic concerns with community events and a long discourse on policing. It mentions public alarm, officer conduct, and calls for safety while describing noisy Fourth of July celebrations and municipal duties amid unrest. Entities include Springfield, police, and references to public finance and civic committees.
The article chronicles Robert Blacker of Butler County and a lavish spree linked to a Missouri tax case, tracing Blacker's rise with a vast stock and cattle farming. It follows his bungled financial schemes, a dramatic search for whisky fueled by an inheritance, and a late life rush to recover estate taxes in Kansas City. The narrative fuses sensational detail with a portrait of a man seen as shrewd yet destructive, amid a web of legal and political echoes.
The report covers strikes and labor tensions including Lake Shore lines and packinghouse actions. It notes imminent votes on leadership and potential government reactions, with mentions of bail, court cases, and police or military responses in multiple locales.
From July to September 1 we will close our place at a specified hour p m except Saturday evenings when open until eleven. Store always closed on Sunday.
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