05 May 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1885
Page
1
In a Springfield catalog style notice, Owen Brothers promote men and youth clothing at fixed prices. The ad roams through stock lines from stockings to kilts, suits, neckwear, and blankets, touting value, ready stock, and a one price policy.
Mrs Lisale Fivob Carawan dies at age 43 after long illness, survived by daughter. husband died a decade ago. She belonged to M. D. Church Panera to day, Intermates Veroon cemetery. Local notices mention driving mare sale for $250, neighbors, and minor children saving about $100. May elections show Liberal and Republican gains. Vesuvius eruption is mentioned as ongoing.
A Congregational professor uncovers a scheme dubbed Christian Science fraud aimed at forcing Pendjeh surrender for perceived peace. The exposé critiques the so called method and its claimed results.
A long mixed dispatch reports public concern over General Grant’s health alongside a cascade of tragic incidents in Brooklyn and Atlantic Avenue, with fires, structural collapses, and fatalities. It covers political debates in London on Egypt and rail strikes in Denver, plus maritime and frontier tensions in Europe and Asia, noting security and economic shifts across nations.
Court day reports in W. J. Hudson Key's court recount petty suits for beard and table rent. Judgment for plaintiff. Postman Josie L. Burnside appointed. Pension of 49.73 dollars awarded monthly. Local home improvements noted with costs up to 20 000 dollars. J. C. Atkinson dwelling sold for 10 000 dollars. Fire incidents include a stable blaze damaging harness. Town events cover Memorial Day preparations and church fire near Selma. Ex-mayor Walter Warrett mentioned. Alabama community notes on property and residents.
Reported strike in the Tuscarawas Valley is denied as unfounded while a fire at the Leckawaine Iron Coal Company rail mill causes estimated damage of 250 000. An Urbana shooting ends a long dispute as postmaster Goldman and editor Turnage are involved in a deadly incident, with police enforcing actions.
The Supreme Court of the United States adjourned the October term of 1884 and reconvenes in October 149. The court denied petitions, upheld state bond payments, and ruled on railroads and corporate transfers. Reports include Treasury tallies, and comments on the case involving Surgeon General Winlst and court-martial procedures. Delegations arrived from Richmond seeking postmaster positions. Secretary Whitney requested further trial terms and arrangements.
A chaotic labor clash in the Ohio Valley stalls mills and prompts widespread fears of a prolonged stoppage. The Amalgamated Association and opposing groups mobilize, signaling a major fight over steel and tin nail production, with labor actions and district-wide impact anticipated.
Fragmented OCR text mentions pension examiners, officials, and authorities in Maine and Ohio. It references a commissioner, a notary or judge, and a dated assembly context. The garbled source suggests a formal notification or procedural note about examiners and related records.
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