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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1884

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Tragic Fairfax farmer kills family then takes own life

Denabane Va March 4 John Glascock a Fairfax County farmer murdered his wife and three children, then poured coal oil on the bed and set the house ablaze before shooting himself. Neighbors found the house locked from inside as flames spread. all four family members died from gunshot wounds and the fire. A servant was later fraudulently sought, and Glascock died by suicide in a nearby woods.

Denabane John Gilascock Farquier County Glascock

Copyright Bill Grants Newspapers Eight Hour Print Rights

Washington March 4. Senator Sherman introduces a bill granting newspapers in the United States exclusive right to print and sell for eight hours the contents of their papers as assembled news. The injured party may sue for damages plus costs in a suitable court. A House duplicate will be introduced by Representative Tucker of Virginia.

Washierton Sherman United States Tucker Virginia

Trouble at Corning sparks church faction tension

The sheriff and deputies arrested the leaders of the crowd that forced Mc Devitt to leave town. They were taken to New Lexington for preliminary trial. A warrant is out for Rev. O'Boylan, linked to the original trouble, with forces divided between the two men and fear of clashes between church members and nonmembers.

Cornine McDevitt New Lexington O’boylan

Man Mangled by Machinery at Cunningham Foundry

Newcastle Pennsylvania March 4. While repair work on a shaft at Cunningham's foundry a miller named Fred Burringar had his clothing caught in a revolving wheel. He was completely entangled and mangled, neck arms legs and back broken. His body was removed in a box to an undertaker's shop.

Newcastle Fred Burringar Cunningham’s

Dukes Libel Trial Sews Libel Suits At Astontown

R H Acklin and Lawrence Knotts jurors in Dukes case sue editors of the Republican Standard for criminal libel alleging March issues carried headlines about Dukes acquittal. Damages also sought.

Dukes Astontown Republican Standard R. H. Acklin Lawrence Knotts

Teenager Fires on Father in Easton Domestic Clash

Benjamin Beatty tried to whip his seventeen year old son Harry who drew a revolver and shot his father. The wound is serious and Beatty was disarmed before any second shot. Harry is reported to read boy novels.

Easton Benjamin Beatty Harry

Snow Plow Collision Kills Farmer’s Son in Sibley

A snow plow on the St. Paul road struck a sled carrying farmer Sisk his son a nineteen year old married daughter and two young children at Sibley. The son was killed instantly the father fatally injured and the others slightly hurt.

Sioux City St. Paul Sisk Sibley

Trains Collide Near Indian Springs Killing Two

Two East Tennessee Road passenger trains collided near Indian Springs yesterday evening. Engineer Howden of Indianapolis and fireman Pleasant Pruitt were killed. Several passengers were wounded as cars and engines were wrecked.

Atlanta East Tennessee Road Indian Springs Howden Indianapolis Ind Pleasant Pruitt

Langston Kills Man in Washington Street Fight

In a street fight sparked by a clash between white and colored men in Washington D.C. on March 4, Frank Langston son of Professor John M. Langston US minister to Hayti, shot and killed Joel Spencer and seriously wounded spectator John G. Williams both colored.

atIneoton D. C Frank Langston John M. Langston United States Hayti Joel Spencer John 8. Williams

London solicitors abscond with missing deeds

Lorpes March 5 two partners of Parker solicitors Bedford Row London abscond after misappropriating clients titles deeds. Liabilities run between 1 000 000 and 2 000 000 and they had borrowed 500 000 for various speculations.

London Parker, Solicitors Bedford Row

Hon Kenneth Raynor Dies in City Hotel

Hon Kenneth Raynor Solicitor of the Treasury died at his hotel at 1 PM. The report notes his passing within the city on March 5. Rays of condolence and details of funeral arrangements are to be announced.

Kenneth Raynor Wassineros the Treasury

New Fast Mail Arrangement From New York to Chicago

The Postmaster General ordered a special fast mail train from New York to Chicago. Departing at 8:50 p m the train will pass Albany Buffalo Cleveland Toledo St Louis and Chicago, with mail connections and faster delivery across the South and West. The service anticipates a 27 hour run and will start next Saturday night.

Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Toledo Southwest Michigan Chicago New York Boston

Desperate Khartoum Campaigns and Deserting Tribes

General Graham prepares to advance on Tamanieb from Suakim as envoys seek payment to desert Osman Digna. Teb bury 2700 including Egyptians slain in Baker Pasha’s clash. Captain Mason heads Abyssinian contingent to reinforce Khartoum if El Mahdi resists. Gordon seeks funds. Cairo sends £4000 and decorations. Digna’s forces remain hostile with 9,000 Arabs on White Nile and 4,000 at Tamanieb. Basheer and Ibrahin move toward Khartoum with thousands more.

London Graham Suakim Tamanieb Osman Digna Teb Baker Pasha Mason Massawab Khartoum el Mahdi Gordon Cairo Trinkitat Sheikh Ibrahim White Nile Sheikh Basheer Blue Nile

Man Kills Visitor Then Dies in Jail

William McMillan of near Huron shot George Thompson in misunderstanding during a drunken dispute with his wife. He wounded himself and was jailed in Huron where he later died by rat poison suicide. Coroner rules death by own action.

Cleveland William McMillan Huron McMillan George Thompson

Supreme Court Rules Legal Tender Act Constitutional in Juilliard Case

The Supreme Court with one dissent finds the Legal Tender Act of March 31 1878 valid and that all Treasury note reissues are legal tender for all debts. Justice Field dissented. The decision settles the long-running Juilliard versus Greenman case in favor of nationwide currency validity.

Washindton United States Supreme Court Field Juilliard

Wea ver Sentenced Five Years in State Prison

Maprson, Inc., March 4. Thomas Weaver broke into Mr Kreitz residence at Florence stealing hundreds of dollars in goods. Less than two hours later he was arrested, indicted by the grand jury, tried, found guilty and sentenced to five years in the State Prison. Inside eight hours he was on his way to the penitentiary.

Maprson, Inc Thomas Weaver

Boiler Explosion at Stayner Flour Mill Kills Proprietor

A boiler explosion at W Reynolds & Co flour mill in Stayner Ontario injured mill workers and killed proprietor John Reynolds. Fireman William Panton was badly scalded, miller Joseph Knox also injured, and the wrecked boiler-house caused about 10000 dollars in damage.

Stayner Ont W. Reynolds & Co John Reynolds Wm. Panton Joseph Knox

Kennedy Prohibition Bill Clears Iowa Senate and House

In Des Moines on March 4 the Kennedy Strict Prohibition Bill passed the Senate 34 to 11, the same margin as the Donnan Bill. The Kennedy Bill had earlier passed the House and after today’s Senate passage the bill was enrolled and signed by the Governor.

Des Moines Senate House

Hogs Packed in Cincinnati Fall From Last Winter

The total hogs packed in Cincinnati during the past winter season, per Superintendent Maxwell, reached 365,451 head. This falls short of the 425,400 head packed in 1882 83, a decrease of 59,949 hogs, as reported to the Chamber of Commerce yesterday.

Cincinnati Maxwell Chamber of Commerce

Democratic Conventions Favor Randall Delegation in Pa

Democratic Conventions in the Twenty-first to Twenty-third Districts elected delegates to back a State Convention slate that will favor sending a delegation to the National Convention supporting Randall for the presidency.

Starving Immigrants Arrive in Montreal

Immigrants described as starving and poorly clothed wander Montreal streets, presenting pitiable sights as they arrive in the city. The report notes their state of near nakedness and desperation during March in Montreal.

Montreal

Louisiana Republican Convention Chooses Arthur Delegation

The Republican State Convention in New Orleans on March 5 elected delegates to the National Convention. It is believed Louisiana will send a solid Arthur delegation to Chicago.

Louisiana New OrRleans Arthur Chicago

Father and Son. Boudoir to be sentenced for murder

Dover New Hampshire reports Premier Boudoir will be sentenced tomorrow for the murder of Grant despite the son’s declaration that he is guilty.

Dover N. H Boudoir Grant

Wiston Workmen Strike Dry Oil At Iowa Wells

In Wiston Iowa March 5 workers drilling for petroleum hit oil to dry in paying quantities after a month of boring. The discovery causes much excitement among locals and crews.

Wiston Iowa

Spurgeon In Luck Receives Leicester Benefaction

Rev. Spurgeon, Baptist preacher, has fallen heir to a large fortune left by Joseph Pool of Leicester, with the news dated Lucknow on March 5.

England and Soudan force to advance against Osman Digna

London reports General Graham will lead 3000 troops from Suakim toward Osman Digna with 120 artillery pieces and multiple gun types. Osman Digna blocks Handoob while Kassala and El Mahdi face mounting pressure as Khartoum caravan routes reopen.

London Earl Granville France England Soudan Gordon House of Lords el Obeid Khartoum Hartington Gladstone Assouan Egypt Europe Graham Suakim Osman Digna Hussars Handoob Morocco el Mahdi Kassala Sinkat

Treasury Says $7.5 Million Available for Debt Liquidation

Secretary Folger answers a House resolution by detailing that after deductions and reserve funding, $7,534,281 remains for any government use. He cites February 21 action redeeming $10,000,000 in three percent bonds due May 1, 1884 as a prime example of liquidation without embarrassment.

The National Treasury Washington, D. C Folger House Treasury Department

Explosion at dyeing works kills engineer and injures two

In Lawrence Massachusetts on March 6 the boiler blast at J T Trees dyeing works killed engineer John Trees Jr and fatally injured workers William Moreland and Michael Cronin. The explosion shattered three buildings and hurled debris up to four hundred feet, though no other injuries were reported.

Another Jesse James Gang Busted by Boston Police

Boston police break up a youth gang at Concord Street Schoolhouse. In the escape a boy fired a pistol at officers but caused no harm. Two youths aged twelve and fourteen were arrested. They had been reading dime novels.

Jesse James Boston Concord Street

Organizing a Tack Monopoly

Pittspore reports that S. P. Hollister’s tack foundry sold to an Eastern syndicate forming a tack monopoly. The works will be abandoned and the machinery sent East, with several Pittsburgh residents said to be involved in the plan.

Pittspore S. P. Hollister

Tories Threaten Bill to Repudiation of Canadian Debt

Ottawa dispatch reports Tory leaders in Parliament threaten to introduce a bill repudiating the Canadian National debt around 64 million dollars. The Attorney General has signed Royal assent to the Canadian Pacific loan to be paid as the railway is built.

New York Ottawa Dispatch

Revolutionary Manifesto Calls Demonstration in Paxzis

Workmen influenced by Sarchists publish a manifesto urging a demonstration against the Government to push measures for improving the unemployed condition.

Paxzis

Salvation Army Members Jailed for Street Parade

Four Salvation Army members arrested for violating a city ordinance by parading the streets were fined seven dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail. They began serving the jail term.

Salvationists Conn Salvation Army

Outrage by Workmen in Non-Union Boarding House

Early this morning three men fired pistols at a non-union boarding-house in Troy New York. Police pursued the fugitives firing back and blood was found on the snow where a man fell. The wounded man was carried off and the attackers escaped.

Troy N. Y

Double Wedding Case Shocks Minnesota Court

A Minnesota woman in a bigamy case divided her time between two distant counties and accepted proposals from two suitors in two counties. She agreed to marry both men nearly two months apart, and her dual wedding was soon discovered leading to prosecution.

Minnesota Chicago Tribune

Unexpected Bond Street Assault on Premier Gladstone

Premier Gladstone faced an unprovoked attack in Bond Street London while en route to the House of Commons. A man seized his collar and tried to stop him but he broke away and proceeded on foot. The incident is said to have occurred on a wager.

Gladstone London Bond Street House of Commons

Leap year romance ends in marriage in Hempstead

One genuine leap year marriage reported as Miss Annie Jackson of Hempstead J. J. proposed to Richard alenince and they wed the next day, per the New York News.

Annie Jackson Hempstead J. J Richard Alenince N. Y

Rande Suicide Ends Notorious Outlaw Career

Frank Rande, whose real name was Charles C. Scott, hanged himself in a Joliet penitentiary solitary cell after being held for last week’s attempt on Deputy McDonald. The gunman claimed a brutal record dating to 1877 including multiple murders across Illinois Indiana and Missouri and escapes from prison.

Cuyrcago Daily News Frank Rande McDonald Joliet Rande Charles C. Scott Indiana Illinois Missouri Iowa Michigan City Gilson Ill St. Elmo St. Louis

Rochester case reveals starvation death of Hermann Quick

In Rochester Minnesota a coroner probes the death of Hermann Quick aged fourteen. The boy died from starvation and neglect after being placed with his uncle August Quick. Earlier victims included the other Quick children and two adopted by others. Legal action may target the uncle.

Rochester Minn Charles Quick Jacob Schmelzer Quick August Quick Hermann

Hopwood Heiress and Israelite Wed Amid Religion Clash

Baltimore report details Miss Calista Hopwood’s elopement with William Oberndorfer a wealthy Israelite. She embraced Judaism to satisfy him after her Protestant father urged church membership and the couple married in Ace Mills Virginia following a elopement from Norfolk seeking unity despite family tensions.

Baltimore Calista Hopwood William Oberndorfer Miss Pees Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church Oberndorfer Norfolk Laur

German Minister to send Lasker condolence resolutions

Washington reports Herr von Eisendecker, German Minister, says he will forward the American Congress resolutions of condolence on Herr Lasker’s death along with a letter from Prince Bismarck. He notes no contact with the Foreign Affairs Committee and will deal with the State Department. The accompanying letter also states Bismarck’s regret at returning the resolutions.

Washington Herr von Eisendecker American Congress Herr Lasker Prince Bismarck Department of State Foreign Affairs Committee Princeismarck Bismarck

The Southern Floods Reach 83 Feet at Blackfish

The Mississippi River at Blackfish Arkansas, stands over forty miles wide from west to east and at a peak height of 83 feet. Edward Lee of Memphis drowned after his dugout capsized in the overflow. He briefly clung to a tree but lost his struggle to reclaim the boat.

Blackfish Ark Mississippi River St. Frances River Edward Lee Memphis

French advance toward Bac-Ninh in Indo-China clashes

Paris reports that Gen Negrier leads 6000 French troops toward Bac-Ninh with skirmishes against Chinese forces. Three French soldiers killed, many Chinese dead or wounded. A second French column of 6000 under Generals Milot and Butre is expected to move at dawn, bringing total to about 12000 for the operation.

Paris Hai Dzuong Negrier Bac-Ninh Milot Butre

Business Failures Rise Across Regions Including Canada

New York dispatch reports 272 business failures in the last seven days, 216 in the United States and 56 in Canada. Increases run 23 in the U S and 14 in Canada from the prior week, with higher figures noted in the Middle and Pacific States and a notable rise in Canada.

New York United States Canada Middle Pacific States

Prince Bismarck Narrowly Escapes Train Collision

Berlin reports Prince Bismarck barely escaped death when his carriage crossed a railway track just as an oncoming train appeared. The coachman steered the horses to clear the rails as the engine passed.

Berrlin Prince Bismarck

A College Remembered

Worcester Mass March 7 The will of the late Hon. S L Knowles gives 10000 to Carlton College at Northfield Minn and 2000 to the American Board of Foreign Missions along with numerous bequests to New England institutions.

Worcester Mass SL. J. Knowles New England Carlton Colleges Northfield Minn American Board of Foreign Missions

Waves Threaten Sandy Hook Fort Inlets

Historic notes describe winter waves washing away the fog signal station and undermining concrete jetties at Sandy Hook, with a deep channel forming toward the fort wall and erosion affecting coastal defenses.

Sandy Hook Fort Wall N. Y. UN

Senate and House actions span naval and public works bills

The sessions feature proposals on naval armament and a foundry for artillery, multiple city public buildings funding, and retired officer provisions. House debates on pensions, canal improvements, and immigration while Senate accounts include Yellowstone Park limits, post office leases, and land-grant issues with Texas Pacific Railroad.

Milango Post Office Scene Ends In Quick Wedding

A wagon with four passengers halted in front of Milano Texas post office. A man spoke to Rev Burrows and asked a blushing girl to join him on the sidewalk. She declared she would marry there and the couple were wed before a crowd.

Milano Texas Mr. Burrows

Rochester letter carrier harmed by delivery pouch weight

A Rochester physician examined a letter carrier and found one shoulder three inches lower than the other and a compressed lung from months of carrying the heavy delivery pouch. The report appears in the Rochester Express.

Rochester Rochester Express

Mount Carmel Man Lives On Forty Cents A Week

The Philadelphia Record notes John W. Nissley of Mount Carmel Pennsylvania aged sixty five weighs 175 pounds and has lived for seven years on a diet of dye bread and hot water costing forty cents weekly.

John W. Nissley Mount Carmel Philadelphia

Ohio Senate and House Enactments Across Session Milestones

February 29 reports the Ohio Senate adjourned after noting two hundred bills introduced. March 4 and 5 coverage lists calendar items for second and third readings, including prison reform, teacher certificates, sewerage standards, toll road conversions, divorce probate, and estate descent. The House discussed local bills, the Bohl measure, and passed the annual appropriation at 6 o'clock by 79 to 3.

Columbus Senate Hovitsge House Ohio Board of Managers Supreme Court Repair Sd E Tate Tate Bohl la Rea Perverie Lewis School Board of Alliance Shipnand C. K. Greiner H. B Hull Bluffton Allen County Ee Hilles Bellaire Ceme'l Ass Sike-Haynes

Numerous Ohio items report murders arrests and accidents

MicharL Moon and three others were arrested on murder charges tied to the Rendville lynching of Richard Hickey. Mrs. Hickey, jailed for alleged role in Peter Clifford’s assassination. Rev J W Pillsbury of Mt Sterling suffers a breakdown over sanctification. Nancy Hite found to be last death in Weldon family assault. Joseph Kimmpflin severely injured in Akron, both legs lost. Ida Hadermann, 12, twice broken leg, with other family injuries. A vase in Cincinnati held 7621 pegs and bets. flood relief raised $1500. Sled accident near Coshocton cripples James Barnes. Hocking Canal petitions rush to end repairs. Sylvester Shaw dies at 84. Newark verdict awards $750 in gasoline-explosion case. Hummerman Grubbs grain firm assigns assets around $20,000. Postmaster nominations listed. Marysville couple marries. Osborne mine collapse kills Thomas Cox. Jacob Eyler ends life in Dayton. Ohio Penitentiary clears $4608 in February. Rendville mine strike ends at $1.75 for drivers. Ohio Valley sinking theory proposed by Joann F Raturnf. Edward Payner dies in Dayton. Findlay morphine suicide thwarted by pump. Blighted affections cited.

Micharl Moon Richard Hickey Rendville Hickey Peter Clifford J. W. Pillsbury M. E. Church Weldon Logan Nancy Hite Bill Terrill Hites Joseph Kimmpflin Akron Ida Hadermann J. D. Hadermann Leipsic Ida Mr. Hadermann Smith & Nixon Cincinnati C. A. Campbell H. C. Stephens James Barnes Coshocton Hocking Valley Hocking Canal Sylvester Shaw Russellville Winchester Isaac Dunn Newark H’mmerman & Grubbs Greenville Zimmerman H. E. Lutz Circleville Niva Houston Millersburg Thomas W. Butler Wellsville Hatriize Hush Luther Perkins Marysville Thomas Cox Osborne Salineville Jacob Eyler Trotwood Dayton Ohio Penitentiary Joan F. Ratuirf Columbus Ohio Valley Ohio Edward D. Payner Elect Payne Findlay Phoebe Stout

Copiah County Rebellion Seen as United States Insurrection

Senate testimony holds J. P. Matthews death tied to organized rebellion against US authority, spanning Copiah and surrounding counties. It compares the movement to historical uprisings, urges military action, and calls for insurgents Ray Wheeler and others to be punished as rebels.

United States Senate J. P. Matthews Mississippi United States Copiah County Shay Jeff Davis Oprah County Calhoun Jackson Haman Union Dorr Rhode Island Ray Wheeler Beauregard Fort Sumter Grand Jury Congress South Conwway Ras Wheeler Copiah Panville

Clermont Courier Advertising Rates Snapshot

The Clermont Courier lists rates for advertising and legal notices. First insertion priced per square ten lines, fifty cents for each additional insertion. Business cards limited to six lines at six dollars per year.

Outrage Campaign Approach Prompts Strong Public Debate

The Chicago Inter Ocean notes rising concerns as a political approach intensifies in the campaign, with public opinion split on proposed measures and the method of presentation. Officials urge calm while critics call for clearer details and accountability.

The Party of Wisdom and Prudence in National Choice

A column argues against nominating by regional prejudice. It asserts the Republican candidate should be the best overall, not a Western or Eastern token, and that unity and merit guide selection. Historical examples show leaders rise above locality, urging a national standard.

Tom Blican Fistinetena Republicans Fremont Lincoln Grant Ciy New Jersey Republican Party Gene Lence Vermont New York Milneis Iowa Colorado Oregon Wom Jty St. Louis Globe- Democrat

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