12 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1886
Page
1
An 1886 advertisement from a New York factory shows July clothing being sold at drastic discounts to clear out summer and prepare for fall. It touts boys and men’s garments including coats, pants, vests, shirts, overalls, and hats with prices heavily undercutting competitors, claiming four times the stock and a market beating strategy.
Fragmented report details a violent weather related incident near a Niagara Valley site, with several men injured and one feared dead. Authorities pursue suspects as crowds flee toward safety while police conduct investigations and coordinate with local officials.
A violent vandalism spree on Mulberry street targets the foundation stones of the United Presbyterian Church. Reported damage includes broken stones and disturbed stabilizers along the church facade, with authorities investigating and workers expected to repair the site over several days at substantial cost. Local leaders condemn the act and call for a swift arrest.
The report bundles a chaotic mix of local anecdotes from Florida and Ohio. It mentions a case involving Judith, a police matter about a stable, a saloon brawl, arrests for disorderly conduct, and a train wreck near Youngstown with injuries and delays. It also notes agricultural meeting chatter and a Fourth of July celebration fund, plus John Norris traveling to Morehead to investigate Bolinger’s reprieve.
Francis Murphy arrived Saturday to lead temperance meetings at the Wigwam in Springfield. Large Sunday gatherings featured his Ireland childhood tale and a pledge to abstain from alcoholic beverages, with dozens signing and intense public attention surrounding the event.
An OCR impaired article mingles wartime reminiscence with local crime and public notices. It recounts veterans, a court pledge, church matters, and Sanitary Marshal Sullivan’s inquiries, alongside freight car thefts and missing merchandise as police seek clues.
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