26 May 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
1
An extended catalog style notice outlines menswear and youth apparel including coats suits and overcoats, summer underwear and socks, travel wear and hats. It markets economical wholesale prices, contrasts dealer pricing, and urges purchases from manufacturers and jobbers for value.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met this morning with debates on dropping church names, a sympathy resolution for General Genie, and a report showing board debt of $410,008 despite strong contributions. In the year, 19% new churches and 240 new Sunday schools were organized, with 7,000 members received.
The sixteenth annual session of the Ohio Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias began in this city with a parade to the hall at Market Street. Nearly 400 lodges and over 13,000 members are represented. The mayor welcomed the visitors and remarks highlighted friendship, charity, and benevolence guiding the order. New officers were chosen and will be installed, and the day included factory visits and reports. The gathering marks a notable event, honoring founder Justus Rathbone and notable attendees.
A May 96 report from Mitchell, Oat, Fergus Falls, and nearby towns describes a tornado and a severe thunderstorm that killed Abe Wingim and Wingtar, injured several family members, and damaged homes. Additional storms across Minnesota and North Dakota caused farm losses, fires, and casualties, with victims including Charles Gunwald and Burwrenan and a series of wrecked buildings.
Disjointed reports recount Owen Brothers detained after attempting to enter a river, a woman identified in a homicide case at Grand Union Hotel, and multiple arrests for child desertion and manslaughter in Springfield and New York. The material reflects contemporaneous crime events and identifications with limited coherent details.
A 96-year-old memorial report at Beresbyterian General Assembly featured a 20 by 12 foot map showing ratio of Black to white population in Southern states. Rev Dr Allen cited alarming growth in Black numbers. he warned of potential enfranchisement impact and projected future demographics, urging attention to property loss and literacy levels in the nation.
Billy Wilson of Boston defeats Mervin Thompson of Cleveland in a Marquis of Queensbury gloves bout at Market Hall before about 1,600 spectators in St. Paul. Thompson was knocked unconscious in the opening round and declared the winner by forfeit as Wilson was declared victor with Thompson not fully convalescing after the knockout.
May 24 report shows Plymouth relief fund totaling 10 452 41 with 905 cases and 68 deaths since epidemic began. Water analysis found rivers and wells undrinkable. Police Surgeon French and Dr Shakespeare traveled to Plymouth to aid afflicted families.
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