16 Jul 1884
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1884
Page
1
The fragment states a yearly amount of 31 50 likely tied to a payment obligation. It mentions a conditional period for payment within a specified term indicated by Ss. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or entities.
San Francisco reports a Paris dispatch and letters from Chinese officials stating intent to oppose France. A May 19 1884 message orders Chinese in the United States to raise funds for the imperial treasury and a secret December 1883 treaty with Germany pledges support in a war with France.
Race Track Mono July 10 reports Joseph Smith's son and a Mormon conference committee in Salt Lake City comparing the Book of Mormon with the original manuscript held by David Whitmer of Richmond. Whitmer, who claims to be among three people the angel could grant the graven plates to, says this manuscript is a copy made by the prophet and the only one in existence.
After President Brabender was arrested last night a warrant was issued for Cashier Reuben Springer for robbing the bank of 140000. Petit, living at Fairview, disappeared as officers moved at 4 am to seize him at breakfast. A friend aided by saddling a fast horse and warned Petit. He may have boarded a freight or fled to Canada. Wealthy depositor Daniel Lilig vows to spend 23000 to bring Petit to justice.
The National Colored Press Association issued an address to the country congratulating colored people on progress and advancement. It urges maintenance and improvement of public education and calls on colored youth to pursue industrial careers. It also stresses wealth accumulation in real estate as essential to better conditions.
In La Plate County near the Utah line, cow camps of Wilson, West, and Carlisle Johnson were attacked by Southern Ute Indians. Charles Cook and Adolf Lusk were badly wounded. Four or five Indians were killed. several wounded. Whites lost eleven horses, 100 cattle stolen, wagons and camp outfits burned, provisions carried off.
Paris July 10 report that Admiral Courbet has occupied a town on the Chinese coast. The French Cabinet limits immediate China operations to naval demonstrations and delays any military movement until after the hot season. Transports gather at Brest to load material for French forces in China.
Mowrazat July 9. A Legres Jos Pilon and J B Elsie convicted of paying for votes at the Spulanges election in October 1882. Each sentenced to a $400 fine plus costs and disqualified from voting or taking part in any election and from holding Crown office for eight years.
The Agricultural Department report for cotton shows rains were excessive yet not preventing a fair crop. Wheat barley oats and tobacco are reported in good condition.
In Burrxswick Me on July 10 James G Blaine W L Putnam of Portland Prof John H Coffin of Washington and Morris C Blake of San Francisco received the degree of Doctor of Laws during Bowdoin College commencement exercises.
The National Association of Commercial Travelers meets in Boston. The Brewer bill in Congress to relieve members from state and city taxes is endorsed. In New York actor Lewis Bishop, 30, fatally shot himself after last season with Kate Claxton’s Two Orphans. In Wisconsin Patrick O'Meara beaten to death with billiard cues by three German farmers' sons after refusing liquor.
Four Surra Anx July Ground Hog once tried in the EKooweescoowes district of the Cherokee Nation was convicted last week and ordered to die on September 20.
The Clermont Courier lists legal and transient ads at 1 per square (ten lines) for first insertion and fifty cents for each additional insertion. A yearly liberal reduction applies. Business cards up to six lines cost $6 per year.
July 3 report from Washington describes strict Treasury orders to customs officers requiring proof that immigrant and returning travelers’ baggage has not passed through infected districts since June 20. State Department and U S Consuls told to inspect goods from infected areas as cholera risks rise. Historical notes recount earlier outbreaks linked to immigration and travel patterns.
Reports from Marseilles and Paris in July describe rising cholera deaths, mass exodus, and panic. Authorities seek ships to intercept infected vessels. deaths mount in Toulon Nice and London links, with Dr Koch endorsing phenic acid as disinfectant and debates over inoculation of animals with Asiatic microbes.
Early morning blaze at Mrs Reibleys bakery in Bradford Pennsylvania kills Mrs Reibley two of her children Mary and Lizzie and Swedish servant Helen Podoski. Barber John Holden dies from injuries and several others burned. Fire destroys ten buildings.
President Adam Brabender, linked to the Erie County Savings Bank wreck, was arrested on depositor Daniel Sligs information. He appeared before the City Recorder and was sent to jail in default of 100000 dollars bond after fleeing mob violence.
A 120 ton gun cast at the South Boston Iron Foundry cracked the mould and ruined the作品 casting. The incomplete gun would have been worth $12,000.
Rumor says France and Portugal concluded a secret pact to use Macao as the base for attacking Canton. France would press China to acknowledge Macao as Portuguese territory, a demand China has so far refused.
A government commission and merchants committee agreed government should receive stated sums from individual merchants rather than stamp taxes. Manufacturers have paid 110000 dollars as the first installment for the current fiscal year.
At about 7 pm the Mo doc Rowing Club four oared shell was struck amidships by the ferry Mulliken near Spruce street and sank. Two rowers perished after clinging to the ferry guards while two others, including cockswain J J Miller, survived. Victims named are Vincent Angelo, J B Ross, and Harry Jasper.
Michigan officials released the July crop report showing 891 correspondents covering 660 townships. The predicted wheat haul is 21,965,391 bushels based on May acreages. Corn vitality is 92 percent of average with 16 percent failed to germinate. apples 75 percent and peaches 26 percent of average. Weather stores show oats 95, barley 97, timothy pastures 86, and clover pastures 88.
Washington reports that Edward Brice, who was scheduled for execution this morning, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
Vienna July 11 Han toch, an anarchist, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment at hard labor for attempting to murder a policeman.
Brusses July 11 The State Department announces no intention of establishing an import duty on foreign grain flour or other breadstuffs.
Portland Maine July 11 Hon Chas Fox Washburn of Minnesota son of the late co Governor Washburn died here today aged thirty five
The week’s failures reported by R G Dun include 184 in the United States and 17 in Canada. A Ohio youth sought marriage advice claiming a future partner would ease costs, while a Detroit item notes regional miseries. A German in England laments tyranny after six years in the army, and in Tennessee William Cubine was beheaded after an incident at King's Mills.
An explosion at a powder factory in Como Italy today killed six people and left many others injured. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause and scope of the blast in the industrial district.
At Crenrrain Pennsylvania on July 10 three men John Kimus Abner Rice and Borie Spone mith were fatally injured when a blast exploded prematurely causing their deaths.
Paul Murphy, renowned chess champion for years, was found dead in his bathtub in New Orleans. Officials say death was due to brain congestion after taking a hot shower while heated.
At Judith Landing Narcisse Laverdue a half breed was hanged at 2 a m for horse stealing Leo Laverdue his uncle was shot and killed while trying to escape the scene in Helena Mart July 10 two executions reported from the border region
The Democratic National Convention debates rules and nominations with Grover Cleveland from New York emerging as a key nominee candidate. The first ballot yields Cleveland among leading names alongside Bayard Thurman Randall McDonald and Carlisle as party contenders.
The convention opened with prayer and moved to ballot. Grover Cleveland was nominated for President after a second ballot tally and a unanimous move. Thomas A. Hendricks was unanimously chosen as Vice President after a roll call. Delegates thanked officials and Chicago for hospitality. session adjourned at 7 20.
A wealthy Lynn, Massachusetts resident is sued for 5000 dollars by a lady acquaintance who accuses him of asking for a kiss and improperly taking one without consent. The report warns that such kiss incidents show dangers of delayed warnings.
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