31 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
1
A historical fragment shows Saddy's shift from line work to carrying an advertising sign. He now earns fifty cents a day, walking and selling, hoping to cover rent and essentials as he and Bess cope with family strain and worries about their mammy.
Fragments reflect holiday scenes and dialogue about gifts and behavior. A mother and child exchange lines on Christmas table talk and generosity, with spoken quips about presents and holiday cheer.
A fragmented child’s dialogue hints at Christmas wishes for sleds skates or other gifts. The tone recalls holiday cheer and family exchange as voices imagine Santa and presents amid winter imagery.
New York dispatches report state department assurances Chile will make reparation for the Baltimore sailors assault in Valparaiso. Rocky Mountain News urges Colorado to lead for arbitration while diplomats prepare fresh war orders. Confederates discuss possible war or arbitration steps amid tensions.
A man naming himself J. Bonaparte entered Geo. W. Childs office in Philadelphia's Ledger building and declared he intended to kill him. A knife was drawn, clerks restrained him, and police later arrested him at the Red Lion hotel. He was deemed insane and sent to Philadelphia hospital.
Ottawa reports last fiscal year's trade shows exports at 98.5 million, imports 120 million, a near 22 million trade deficit. U S exports rose 2 million despite the McKinley tariff, reaching 750 thousand, while Britain received 49 million. Exports to Britain and others totaled 57 million, with U S gains challenging the tariff exclusion claim.
WRANKFORT Ky Dec 28 Ben Lee Hardin a longtime figure in the state legislature lobby has moved to Washington with plans to become a national lobbyist and widen his influence.
Mrs. Gov Campbell is very ill in Columbus with peritonitis symptoms similar to two years ago. Dr. Loving reports the condition alarming but improving with treatment, and believes the worst stage of the trouble is over.
A devastating blaze gripped Boston Sunday night causing total estimated losses of 850000 dollars. The fire ranks as the most extensive city fire since the 1888 Thanksgiving Day blaze, with significant property damage reported across multiple buildings. No further details on casualties are provided.
The body of Isaac Sawtelle, died of apoplexy in his cell on the eve of execution, is refused resting place by cemetery corporations across New Hampshire. His lawyer carts the corpse statewide after Sawtelle asked to be buried beside his victim and brother Hiram. Officials at Mt Hope refuse and towns threaten disinterment and hanging. The body remains in an undertaker's custody.
Washington December 29 President Harrison refuses to pardon E L Harper jailed in the Ohio penitentiary for wrecking the Fidelity bank of Cincinnati The prisoner will be a young man at term end, gaining three years on a ten year sentence through good behavior.
In Lake Linden Michigan on December 29 two Finnish men faced arrest and fought with knives. Marshal Mayette and Justice Brule were stabbed. The marshal shot and killed Alexander Perola. Michael Kotila was shot in the back and gravely injured, likely to die.
From Blackwater Louisiana where J Hart was murdered on Christmas evening a searching party hanged the uncle of the assailant Monday night. Developments indicate a plot to kill Hart and suggest kin involvement.
Washington December 29 Advices from Guatemala say Senor Montajar a presidential candidate has denied reports he was plotting a revolution against Barrillas.
Dec 29 Salvat ion Army head Gen Booth arrives from Australia and conducts large turnouts in Madras with substantial funds subscribed for the cause.
Mitau, Courland dispatch reports Baron Hahn, a prominent landowner, arrested by police for tearing down the imperial coat-of-arms that hung above the door of the Courland court house.
A unique and poverty stricken brothel raid near Euston Square shocked London. An abandoned shop and adjoining dwelling, furnished cheaply, housed a bustling den run by the cabman wife Jumiper Flowers. Ragged young girls frequented the place while patrons surrounded by constables caused a noisy disturbance.
RicoMono D Va December 30 186? It is learned that Jefferson Davis treason bond to the United States is missing from circuit court records in this city. The document bears signatures of Horace Greeley John Minor Botts Gerrit Smith and others. Clerk M F Pleasants who was chief clerk of the justice department in Washington when appointed found the paper missing after his arrival and has sought its recovery but to no avail. He has received offers for a copy or facsimile, including a tempting proposal from a prominent magazine. He suspects the thief but will say only that the alleged thief is dead.
Lilian keeps a year ledger of good and bad days amid a prairie winter. New Year visitors arrive as six Indians and a cousin, bringing comic relief, shared meals, and a test of Lilian’s nerve at Deerfield.
The bells at Hawarden Church rang for the 81st anniversary of William Ewart Gladstone. Messages of congratulations arrived at Hawarden though no letters were forwarded to Biarritz where Gladstone and guests are staying with Mrs Gladstone.
In Washington on December 23 the Senate introduced measures including extending bonded forwarding for Sandusky, telegraph operator relief for the Civil War, a plan to certify honored service with no new pay, extending rural free delivery, and a $500,000 harbor improvement for New Orleans. House adjourned with little business until January 5.
Atany New York on December 30 Gov Hill moved his household effects and private library from the executive mansion and will stay there until Friday. Mr and Mrs Flower who arrived Tuesday will be his guests until then and he will depart for Washington on January 4.
New York December 30. Prince Von Michaels a poverty stricken crank writes to Miss Helen Gould daughter of Jay Gould urging an elopement. The crank persists despite repeated refusals and social outrage.
A Victorian verse piece contrasts the old year and the new year with personified voices. Nora Perry sketches old year cold and grateful for its gifts, while young year vows bright promises and grand designs. The stanza ends urging reverence for time and turning a new leaf as 1892 approaches.
A garbled snippet shows chatter about a man named Sojay and his wife gifting cigars at Christmas. The overheard quotes indicate a lack of interest in visiting him soon and a rumor of his generosity toward friends, with unclear context or names.
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