26 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1886
Page
1
Weather facts point to a busy fall and winter with a forecast of warm clothing demand. The When Clothing House at 25 27 West Main Street touts a large stock of overcoats suits and accessories to meet shoppers needs.
A newspaper ad from Owen Bros of Utica markets men s suits undercutting rivals. It touts $5 and $7 suits, $1.75 all wool pants, $10 to $18 double breasted or four button suits, discounted underwear including medicated jet, and rubber coats from $3.50 to $7 with emphasis on value and limited retail trade.
An article details Joseph Paillet and his living machine claimed to solve perpetual motion. It describes the mechanism, the triple eccentric wheels, a weight and lever system, and a pendulum as part of the motion without external power. It traces Paillet’s life from Limoges through exile with Napoleon III and his friendship with Victor Hugo, noting demonstrations in Springfield and London.
Governor Foraker demands the resignation of James Morgan of Cincinnati’s corrupt board after Morgan’s arrest for embezzlement. The governor’s letter, dated Sept 2, requests Morgan step down to avoid prejudice before trial. Local officials and citizens await further actions as the case unfolds.
A September dispatch from Potter's Hill Pennsylvania reports farmer Hiram Goodling killed by a hornet sting while buckwheat raking on his farm. His son found him convulsed and paralyzed after the sting, a nest nearby as the hornets swarmed. rescue efforts failed to save him.
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