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Newspaper
The Evening News
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1887
Page
1
A News representative details allegations about Copeland a Republican candidate and former market master. The report cites a Sixth Street saloon tied to Copeland and criticizes his associations with George Cox and political allies, noting disciplinary actions and union labor implications for Copeland’s candidacy.
Samuel C Cox, a Fourth Street bookseller, was thrown from his Dugay by a frightened young colt at Bruce Avenue and Kirby Road. He landed in a ditch then was struck by a second horse and dragged to a ravine. He suffered a broken left hand and other injuries but intended to report to work.
An affray between Nicholas Deatly and George Baldwin ended with Baldwin striking Mia Dearly and a fatal confrontation looming. The dispute stems from an old grudge, with Deatly away from home when Baldwin allegedly attacked. Police investigate possible murder charge as details remain unclear.
An Evening News editor asserts Ohio statutes allow anyone with ten years medical practice to be legal, cites a horse doctor with no schooling, and highlights lack of official registration and midwife education. He calls for reform, criticizes officials and political corruption, and urges physician association action at the convention.
The Knights of Labor General Assembly discussed limited reforms with no major machinery changes. Proposals on a General Auditor and shrinking the Executive Board were rejected, while district control over charter timing was adopted and statewide bureaus of instruction were dropped. The day closed with secret proceedings and continued debate on strikes and leadership.
A blaze at Crane & Co. saw mill on the south side of Eastern avenue caused by 12 45 PM alarm from Box 158. Several hundred thousand dollars in property may be destroyed. A second alarm sent out rescue units, and nearby homes faced ruin including Lieutenant Fisher's house which, though not at home, had its furniture saved in damaged condition.
Ben Butterworth of your city spoke to a fair sized, enthusiastic audience in Snowrox, Ohio. He did not mention the party platform, which locals hoped he would. The group plans to organize and make a strong showing.
A fire at No. 13 West Fourth Street gutted the Wrightson printing building shortly before 3 AM. Damage totals several thousand dollars with the second and third floors destroyed and the library and files lost. The cause is uncertain though gas from a leaking benzine can near a gas jet is suspected. The building was insured for 10,000, policies stored in a safe buried in the ruins.
Ralph Beaumont spoke in Harrison C on October 14 in the city hall before a small but engaged labor audience. Applause greeted his points and the crowd showed strong interest in the labor movement and future turnout.
The interview with Hon William Baker from Madisonville and Linwood centers on Hamilton County backing for the Union Labor party. Baker foresees 30 000 to 35 000 in the county and Ohio totals from one to 150 000, with county impact on Democratic and Republican fortunes.
A land grant recorded in the El Paso County Clerk's Office covers a tract along the Rio Grande. The description includes boundaries and landmarks, extending across the river area and noting adjacent parcels and features near Ex Francisco and surrounding locales.
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