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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
Jacksonville report describes the boxing match won by James Corbett over Charley Mitchell in nine minutes. Crowd issues, arena delays, and high costs marked the event. Corbett emerged champion amid contentious setup and controversial seating.
A 21 year old woman identified as Mrs Otto Jackson once Mamie Attie of Richmond Ind was found insane in Charleston W Va after being deserted by her husband who ran a Cincinnati bar. Her family confirmed her identity via photographs and wired for her brother to come as her father is a Richmond business man.
Jeffersonville Ind Jan 25 Roy Lindsey four years old was badly burned when a five gallon coal oil can toppled against a stove causing an explosion. The blaze spread to the kitchen but firefighters quickly controlled the flames.
At City Temple in Loxpox on Thursday, Dr. Parker eulogized Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage of Brooklyn, urging the Christian public worldwide to demand his withdrawal from the Brooklyn Tabernacle pastorate. Parker suggested Talmage might come to London if he leaves America.
Three hunters near a stump on the Baker farm started a match and sparks sent a massive flame upward. A large oil flow was found leaking from the ground at the spot. Authorities investigations proceed as locals express concern.
From St Petersburg on January 30 reports say the czar endures influenza bronchitis and pneumonia with the lower right lung inflamed and a 103 degree temperature. On Monday it was announced his condition had grown quieter after a tense night.
Bob Marler, condemned for murder, has joined a church in MippiesnorovesH Kentucky. Rev WA Borum, pastor of the Baptist church, will baptize him as he spends his time in religious meditation and appears resigned to his fate.
The senate judiciary committee adjourned Monday without acting on the nomination of Mr. Peckham to be a justice of the United States Supreme Court. The delay leaves the nomination stalled and awaiting further consideration.
The Senate finance committee plans wide outreach on tariff questions. Chairman Voorhees reviews progress as circular letters go to manufacturers, importers, merchants, workers, farmers, newspapers, and city officials. One million letters targeted. 160000 sent so far. 400000 expected before the Wilson bill, with early returns. A comparative statement of McKinley versus Wilson rates will be prepared, plus annotated text showing import values, duties, and ad valorem equivalents for four years.
The article reports Secretary Carlisle seeks bids for a new government loan amid strong opposition from democratic and populist sources. Assistant Secretary Curtis failed to secure bids, prompting Carlisle to travel to New York. Officials warn the sale may require more bonds and a larger issue than the minimum. The piece also covers Senate and House debates on tariffs, incomes tax, sugar policy, and Hawaii annexation, with ongoing political maneuvering through January.
A committee of the A P A urged the Democratic City Committee in Kansas City to bar Catholics from appearing on the spring city ticket. The request was taken under advisement but is not expected to succeed. A similar demand will be made of the Republicans.
Reports from the bedside of George W Childs indicate a satisfactory day with no change in condition. Physicians say chances of recovery are one in a thousand, keeping some hope yet remaining cautious about the outcome.
In Waeewine West Virginia on January 20 George Turner was crushed under a 6000 pound red hot iron mold toppled from a track toppling onto him as he lay on a platform. He remained beneath the mass for about fifteen minutes before aid arrived, the injury described as nearly tearing through his body.
A large crowd witnessed a wildcat versus bulldog contest in Huxtrdxodox West Virginia. The cat defeated the dog in three minutes, leaving the bulldog with a battered eye and other injuries. The Humane Society will arrest and prosecute those involved.
Wasixtos January 30 Chief Justice Fuller said the supreme court will recess from February 5 to March 4 the usual spring break in session.
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