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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
An array of satirical and historic items surface in auctions from Thackeray manuscripts to a Wilberforce birthplace sale in Hull. In political news, Lincoln and Bryan era campaigns expand as parties caper through Wisconsin Maine and Illinois with nominations for governor and congress and plans for campaign clubs across the nation.
A rapid roundup notes 2338 bicycle kinds a new prison garb for Ohio penn, Carlisle to sail with Postmaster General Wilson, Brooklyn debating noise curb measures, Baltimore Buffalo vying for 1897 G A R encampment, twins named Gold and Silver in Butler Missouri, Franco Prussian War French losses at 100000 per Prussian killed, Marquardt survivor of Drummond Castle in stateroom 13, tidal wave claims 4000 lives on northeast China coast, Garretts of Baltimore linked to 1849 Baltimore & Ohio lands, recall of Gen Dodds amid color line debates, Dodds a mulatto, Henry Irvine tea on tours, Ellen Terry cocoa praised, Hone Duane impressing Germans with eating at banquet.
News from Port Stanley reports a May disaster off Billy Rock near the Falkland Islands that cost nearly twenty American lives. Captain Patrick McPherson led a volunteer rescue party aboard the Bankville but could not reach the stricken ship as it broke up. A lone body of a young woman was found, and few clues identified the vessel though a Philadelphia lawn mower wheel and factory markings hint at possible origins.
In a dramatic race Gentry drives a colt to smash the world pacing record. Spectators roared as the horse surged past the half, reached a blazing pace, and finished with a new time 2:03 . The crowd cheered the record being lowered and the stallion’s stunning performance on the track.
A letter arrived at Tereka Kansas from Garrett A P-SNich, noting a brief message and unclear content. The fragmentary text suggests correspondence but provides no full details of purpose or recipients.
Bryan will arrive in Ohio early next Monday aboard the line’s train from Chicago. The schedule shows the route not press, leaving time for handshaking and farewell remarks as the party proceeds toward its destination.
In New Orleans on August 10, a mob seized Jules Gueymand and two other Italians from Hahnville jail after a murder. The trio were hanged from rafters then shot as bystanders fired on the dangling bodies. None of the lynchers was identified, suspected to come from St Gabriel.
Armed guards watched over the grave of Chas H Thied, hanged in Salt Lake City, as relatives buried him in Sandy cemetery amid local opposition. The burial followed a Friday execution, with protective measures reported as officials anticipated protest from residents of the small town.
A ferocious wind storm struck Cleveland on a Monday afternoon driving 62 mph gusts, toppling electric wires and damaging ships on the lake. Dozens of vessels including Priscilla Avocet Clipper and Vendedor faced peril with lifeboat rescues under way. Several boats capsized or grounded, but crews saved most aboard as damage spread along the lakefront.
A report outlines William Jennings Bryan planning stops in Ohio cities Canton Massillon Mansfield and later preparing for a major speech at Madison Square Garden to coincide with formal party ratification. The piece also recounts a sensational grave desecration and exhumation incident prompting police and family intervention.
At a Fort Scott Kansas Baptist school picnic held at Campbell's grove about 25 people were seriously poisoned, possibly by tainted water or ice cream. Doctors were called, all victims showed identical symptoms, and they were sent home Friday night. Several fatalities were feared.
HartFord Ct Aug 8 A Cleveland man Charles S Huling found 23000 dollars in stocks and bonds hidden in a casement while searching the house where his aunt Elizabeth J Shepherd, a 70 year old maiden, had died last week in suspected poverty. Shepherd had lived a retired life and earned a living by sewing.
The treasury department on Friday sent telegrams to southern Florida port collectors and to revenue cutter captains to watch for the Laurada, a Wilmington Delaware cleared steamer believed bound for a Cuban filibustering expedition. The Spanish minister filed the information that prompted the action.
The Delta Lumber Company filed a trust mortgage late Friday afternoon in Detroit securing creditors for over 500000 dollars. The loan extends to Gov. John T. Rich, a company member, and extensions have been granted to keep the firm afloat until assets are available.
The Upton Hotel company of Columbus assigns Friday to Charles E. Grant. Assets valued at 7000 dollars and liabilities at 4900 dollars. The move reflects a formal debt reorganization with Grant named as assignee.
A severe rain storm with high winds Sunday night caused boats on Lake St. Clair to capsize with several drownings. Three men were confirmed dead off Belle Isle and Peche Island, including Wm. J. Thiemer Frank Hughes and John Helka Jr. Others feared missing as rescues occurred amid rough water. In Port Huron, Edward Henkel died on his yacht Aaslea while trying to avoid a lake liner. Separate tragedy on Lake Champlain near West Point saw Miss Burnham and nurse Miss Maggie Moulder drown after exceeding depths.
Judge J. B. Estes longtime Adairville resident and former police judge died at his daughter's home. The remains were brought back to Adairville for interment, ending a lengthy local public service career.
BLUEFIELD W Va Aug 10 At Troutville Va the boiler in the canning factory of C E Layman exploded demolishing the plant and killing three employees L A Linkenhaker W Talimer and A F E Shannon Shannon the fireman had his head torn from his body and was thrown several feet Others escaped unharmed as the blaze raged in the plant in the wake of the disaster. In Petersbur ge Va Aug 10 the day was extremely hot with 102 in the shade and no reported prostrations.
A partial article fragment notes a collision involving Heaton and two injured individuals. Details are unclear, but the piece mentions a mishap with two people affected and an incident location likely referenced in Heaton.
Marie Davis four year old daughter of ex Sheriff William J Davis slipped into high water near the Delaware Run. Charles Ryder swam 200 feet under a culvert to reach and rescue her before she drowned amid a gale prompted Delaware river tragedy. Five persons drowned when a row boat overturned near Bridesburg in Philadelphia. The victims are John Transfer Charles Minnick Amelia Holman Rose Brieninger and Josie Brieninger. Minnick was from Cincinnati others from Philadelphia.
Heat in Chicago continues with 43 deaths reported Monday directly or indirectly linked to the extreme conditions. Health and police records show the toll rising. forecasters do not promise cooler weather on Tuesday.
London mortuary report states Lady Emily Tennyson widow of the poet Lord Tennyson died at Aldworth early Monday from congestion of the lungs. Her death marks the passing of a prominent literary family figure with ties to the late laureate.
Washiston Aug 11 Hon L D Apsley who has represented Massachusetts Fourth district in the house during the Fifty third and first session of the Fifty fourth Congress announces he will not accept renomination due to private business commitments.
At Fortress Monroe Virginia in August Adm Bance sails with the flagship New York and the battleship in the cruisers Newark Columbia and Cincinnati are in Hampton Roads as part of the force.
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