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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1887

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First Capitol of Ohio and Pioneer Massie Sketch

A historical sketch traces Chillicothe’s early role in Ohio’s settlement from Massie’s Scioto surveys to the first state capital. It covers Massie’s leadership, Massie’s surveying expeditions, frontier life hardships, and key figures like McArthur, Tiffin, Worthington, and McArthur’s governorship, with notes on Chillicothe’s evolution and notable residents.

Chillicothe General McArthur Ohio Marietta New England John Cleves Symmes Board of the Treasury Big Miami Columbia Cincinnati Gallipolis Western Reserve Cuyatoga County Nathaniel Massie Scioto Valley Massie Manchester Adams County Virginia Congress Old Dominion Goochland County R. ©. Anderson Virginia Military Lands Scioto Virginia Military District Sciote Little Miami McDonald John Beasley Nathaniel Beasley Peter Lee Duncan McArthur Kentucky Clarke County St. Clair Ross County General Assembly Paint Creek Return J. Meigs, Jr Meigs General Massie Hillsboro Highland County Jas. Ross Pennsylvania Northwest Territory Chillcothe Walnut Street Unionet Zanesville Cicty Cothe Columbus Monongahela Brannon Samuel Smith J. B. Finley Presbyterian Church William Speer Colonel Worthington Tiffin Elizabeth Cochran George Kilgore Tiftin Second Walnut Streets Bayil Abrams Thomas Gibson Territory William Rutledge William Gutherie Territorial Legislature Constitutional Convention Christian Advocate Colonel McDonald Edward Tiffin Wm. Gilmore Carlisle Eng Philadelphia Charleston Mary Worthington Robert Worthington Thomas Worthington Lucas Worthington Dr. Tiffin Paris D. M. Tiffin M. Scott Cook C. G. Comeggs Methodist Church Asbury Paint Ereck United States St. Gair Thomas Worthigton Thomas Worthngton U.S. Senate Cumberland St. Louis Tecumseh U. S New York City National Intelligencer Chase Adena Washington Latrobe Washington City Albert Gallatin Geneva Dutchess County N. Y McArthur Harmar Upper Captina Belmont County Maysville Hull Detroit Harrison Malcom’s Mills

Billion-dollar bids for trial guns prompt prize plan

Senate approves two bills totaling 21 million dollars for modern ordnance and coastal defenses to be available from 1888. The measures, praised by army and navy officers and New England interests, include liberal prizes for trial guns and a select Board of Ordnance to oversee experiments. Total appropriation reaches 10.34 million with many contingent funds.

Wasaixpton Senate New England

South America banks show rapid growth and large capital

In Wastmonetox on February 7 Colonel W P Tisdell reports South American banks surpassing U S scale. Buenos Aires Province Bank capital stands at 34 million gold with deposits about 86.6 million and 35 135 depositors in 1885. National Bank capital 20 million with 252 269 thousand deposits and 412 420 thousand in loans. London and River Plate 10 million capital, profits 582 214. English Bank of River Plata 5 million capital paying 7 14 per cent dividend in 1885. River Plata Land and Agency loaned 1 million on real estate and 750 thousand on securities. Italy and River Plata Bank 1 5 million capital with 3200 000 reserve. French bank of 2 million capital near start.

Wastmnetox South America W. P. Tisdell Argentine Republic Tisdell Province of Buenos Ayres National Bank London and River Plazn Bank River Plata

Volcanic eruptions shake Baku and surrounding region

From Baku, Russia, reports detail a subterranean explosion that unsettled residents and damaged buildings. Simultaneously Lokbatan volcano eruptions sent a river of fire and mud into the countryside, with columns reaching 350 feet and mud depths from seven to fourteen feet over a square mile, lighting the area for miles.

St. Peterspurg Baku Lokbatan

Two Die After Iron Tank Crash Outside Lebanon

In Lebanon Valley near Lebanon Pennsylvania yesterday an iron tank carrying red-hot cinders collided with a second car. The molten metal burned the bodies of Peter Reddinger aged 45 and Henry Kurtz aged 38. Reddinger died soon after the crash and Kurtz died this morning.

Lebanon Lebanon Valley Furnace Peter Reddinger Henry Kurtz Reddinger Kurtz

Parnell Plans Abroad for Health After Debate

London February 7 Acting on doctors orders Mr Parnell will travel abroad to restore his health after the address debate. Parnellites will oppose all liquor traffic measures in Parliament arguing the issue should be left for an Irish Parliament.

London Parnell Parnellites Ireland

How He Appeased Their Wrath by Land Trade

In Indianapolis on February 7 John W Vint aged Lakeside Ind postmaster married Dora White an eighteen year old servant and appeased the wrath of his daughter and his divorced wife by giving the former 120 acres of land and a store and the latter 120 acres.

Indianapolis John W. Vint Lakeside Ind Dora White

Sunday Law Upheld by Supreme Court in New Orleans

The Supreme Court ruled that the Sunday law passed last year is a legitimate exercise of police power and constitutional.

New Orleans Supreme Court

Dress reform societies formed in Nordic nations

Societies advancing dress reform for women have been started in Sweden Norway Denmark and Finland. They plan to operate along the lines of the English Rational Dress Society and, as far as possible, in coordination with it.

Sweden Norway Denmark Finland

Octogenarian and family avoid riding trains in Georgia

A Cedar Creek Georgia octogenarian has raised a large family and, along with his wife and seven daughters, has never ridden a mile on the trains. The detail appears in the Allanta Constitution.

Cedar Creek Allanta Constitution

A Smell of War at Dupont Powder Mills

Philadelphia reports a surge in activity at the Dupont Powder Mills on the Brandywine as orders for black powder surge. Observers connect the bustle to potential European war supply to France or Germany, noting prior Franco-Prussian War patterns and the Duponts’ attempts to ship via New York steamers and chartered vessels.

Dupont Europe Philadelphia Wilmington Brandywine Duponts France Germany New York

Another Railroad Horror Near Woodstock Bridge Crash

An express train departing Boston broke a rail and plunged through a bridge near Woodstock VI. Thirty three bodies recovered, likely total deaths over forty, with many wounded. Survivors describe charred remains, cold and desolate scenes as rescue efforts continue amid zero to five degree temperatures.

Boston Woodstock

Alive With a Bullet In His Brain

A Peoria saloon keeper James Marshall, after heavy drinking, shot himself in the head at about one o clock. The ball breached the skull and lodged beyond reach of a probe, yet he remains alive and incoherent as doctors hold cautious hope.

Peoria Iun Jas. Marshall

Death Mystery: Decomposed Body Found Near Wabash River

A decomposed body found in drift wood on the Wabash River eight miles south of Lafayette Michigan today is likely a woman and has lay in water for about four months. Identity and sex are uncertain as officials investigate the mystery surrounding the corpse.

Lafayette, Mpd Wabash River

No Cause for a Just War Opinion on Canada Fishing Rights

Secretary Manning’s official view on retaliatory Canada legislation states Canadian restrictions violate treaty fishing rights. He calls the breach of comity unfriendly but not cause for war.

Washington Manning Canada

Brandon brothers deadly dispute in Forest City

In Forest City Arkansas last night John Brandon shot and killed his brother Richard W Brandon during a business dispute. John Brandon surrendered to officers without attempting escape and was arrested.

Little Rock Ark John Brandon Richard W. Brandon Forest City

Suppressing Socialists Sparks Brussels Police Action

Brussels police seize a new Socialist paper called the Conserit. Anzele a prominent Socialist is released from Ghent prison. A demonstration by his followers is suppressed as it threatened to turn into a clash.

Brussels the Conserit Anzele Ghent

Acquittal of J. M. White Vessel Officers

New Orleans February 6 inspectors of steam vessels acquitted the officers of the J. M. White of blame for the December 16 fire and loss of passengers.

New Orlans J. M. White

Attempt to Rob a Train Near Feb 5 Incident

Three amateurs attempted to rob the Wabash west bound express. They ordered engineer Jack Tyrell to stop the train. Tyrell drew a revolver and kicked the would be robbers from the train. The express car typically carried a heavy currency cargo.

Fotono, Inti Wabash Jack Tyrell Tyrell

Died While Laughing in Evansport Man

Hugh Barnett of Evansport died yesterday in his chair while laughing heartily at a pun. He had been an invalid for several years.

Vincennes Ind Hugh Barnett Evansport

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