17 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1885
Page
1
An advertisement from Owen Brothers Springfield's Only One Price Clothiers touts summer coats at 30c, with many remaining in stock this week. It promotes boys' sailor suits, mackinaws, Norfolks, traveling bags, and working shirts at wholesale-style prices, plus a variety of workwear including overalls and jumpers.
Yesterday afternoon in Tu Mayue court Pearl Howard faced gambling counts and $1 fines for others including Daniel Jones also charged with gambling and $1 penalties. Several defendants listed disorderly conduct with small fines as the day’s docket referenced a fire department response and a spark from a locomotive causing grass fires near a station.
A chaotic 19th century scene reports General Grant’s condition and ongoing discussions on his mind’s employment. The piece lists labor unrest including strikes over wages, mill occupations, and police concerns. Separate notes cover incidents in Cleveland and other cities, plus brief mentions of political appointments and local disturbances.
A long note from the city water trustees outlines planned improvements to the Standpipe system near Main and Lagonda, including a new filter gallery and pipe line. Construction is expected within weeks, with engineer J D Cooke arriving soon to assess ground and prepare sites, while limited water flow is reserved for fire purposes during work. The report adds that the Miami County court house ceremony in Troy drew large crowds and notable parades amid the celebrations.
Amid tangled dispatches from London and Washington, editors discuss British Russia tensions, Afghan leadership, and a push for emigration and reform. Reports reference Parliament debates, tax policy, and signals from external powers, with urgent commentary on the Afghan situation and its implications for stability.
Turbulence erupted Wednesday night in the Iron Ward as rioters clashed near the Central Station. Police fired clubs and dispersed crowds, with officers reporting several injuries and multiple arrests including J. Malieska and Joseph Mollie among those charged with disorderly conduct.
A wave of propeller withdrawals is reported as managers in Wooster, Tomah, Waverly, and nearby cities agree on retirements and reorganizations. European and North American finance circles discuss mineral and financial tie ups while planning rail and transit influence.
A shaky ad copy advertises millinery goods with mentions of hats and styles, promising ready made hats and the latest poke shapes in stock at a store in St Hate. It touts English milliner quality and color variety while claiming savings of 25 per cent.
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