09 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
1
A brief item notes fans at wartime events discuss prices as reasonable amid shortages. It highlights the public concern over cost of entertainment and how vendors adjust charges during the conflict. Local residents comment on value, accessibility, and community morale.
The Ohio Senate convened at 10 am with prayers and oaths for members including Ely as temporary clerk. Speaker Sleeper elected with Republican majority, a gavel gifted by Columbiana’s Philip Ashford, and committees named. In Cleveland Gen Leggett dies at 71 from apoplexy, a Civil War veteran and founder of the 78th Ohio. Senate finance committee favors a free coinage bill for standard silver dollars and notes, replacing the bond bill, with detailed provisions on coinage, seigniorage use, and currency redemption.
Reports from Columbus and Washington detail political maneuvers for inauguration plans and an official estimate of 1895 U S gold and silver output. The Mint director projects gold at 46-47 million fine ounces and silver around 46 million ounces as final figures refine. German banks decline participation in Carlisle era four percent loan, citing lack of German market at 1 008.
Ernest Neff reportedly gouged out his eyes with a pair of shears while walking in Bucrrus on Monday. One eye was totally destroyed and the other is likely unusable, according to early reports.
In Vernon Ohio on January 7 Sheriff Sapp and a posse captured George Irvine and Jacob Krimly near Fredericktown. They are suspected in the attempt to murder and rob wealthy old Jesse McGugen from a week prior. Irvine was released on bail Monday.
Judge Joseph C. Hance, a prominent jurist known statewide, died Monday morning. He served as Tuscarawas county prosecuting attorney in his youth and was a common pleas judge from 1882 to 1892.
In Columbus on January 7 the Shadeker Boeing Co of Cincinnati increased capital stock from 1000 to 15000 dollars and the Leap-Year club of Cincinnati was incorporated by H. H. Hartung A. Rensing Wm. Shewers H. Wheck Charles Schwerin and Al J. Rensing. In Marysville on January 7 Mrs Abraham Morey aged lady fell on icy pavement near her residence and broke the femur of her right leg and is in critical condition. In Washington C. H. on January 7 John Jackson was found dead in his yard, suspected paraly BIS.
Vodka, a whisky-like spirit from Russia, surpasses other whiskies in strength. The short-lived Formosan republic of Taiwania issued a green postage stamp printed on thin wooden-block paper. Acknowledge efforts to navigate tropical forests and tentative telegraph lines along the Amazon, with plans to lay a cable along the river.
Cuicac o January 7 ex county commissioner James S Thomas jailed after he refused to pay a £1000 judgment to Tony Flynn a saloon keeper who sued for false imprisonment Flynn accused of theft but no evidence supported the charge at trial Flynn plans to keep him jailed by paying his board
Hon. Con. M. Dickinson said he received a Cuban in Washington dispatch confirming that insurgents were entering Havana. He refused to name the sender or reveal exact contents of the message. Berlin reports Germany to recognize Transvaal independence with a Pretoria consul general. London hosted Conan Doyle proposing an Anglo American society to bridge English American bitterness over the Venezuelan dispute.
The McKeesport based Projectile Co and another firm secure contracts to supply armor piercing shells and 12 inch projectiles for defense vessels. The agreements establish low unit costs and target delivery through a competitive process initiated by the department.
Rebels under Gen Gomez rout the center of Gen Campos near Havana and advance toward Pinar del Rio. Telegraph lines south of Bejucal are cut, severing Havana from Cienfuegos Sancti Spiritus Puerto Principe Manzanillo and Santiago de Cuba. Outside Havana the island now in rebel hands as supplies grow scarce for Spain.
A three story brick county children's home, 15 years old, burned Friday morning two miles northeast of town. 147 children were evacuated by attendants led by A D White's widow now in charge. Fire insurance totaling 30 700 on building and 5 000 on contents drew sharp criticism from commissioners. A curtain blown against a gas jet is thought to have started the blaze while crews searched ruins for remains no inmates found.
In Winchester Kentucky, Cloud a well known county figure has been found dead. The death occurred after a time a lecture near this area concluded. Authorities say the cause is natural and no foul play is suspected. Further details are pending.
Readable fragments show mentions of Miles City land districts, Kentucky figures, City names like New York and Kokomo, and assorted notes on crimes, appointments, and trials. The text includes references to Jailer Drew, Col Thomas W Kr, and Lotus Club with varied dates and locations, but readable context is limited and scattered.
Fragmented, era-like reports recount corral gas issues in Shep olumbus and Vander place along with mine cave delays at Anna Lee mine. Other items note Southern Pacific freight rate changes, San Gabriel town vandalism, a Marion murder for a late pension, and state budget excess requests.
A local sewing machine firm named Root Co resumes repairs after an unexpected halt. The article notes continued service, contact details, and a brief history of the company’s operations in the city.
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