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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1882
Page
1
An 19th century advertisement touts a vegetable compound from Mrs. Pinkham at 235 Western Avenue. It claims to expel uterine tumors, ease inflammation, and cure nervous prostration and weakness. The notice invites readers to send for pamphlets and six bottles cost five dollars, with mail delivery of lozenges.
An advertisement notes Lydia E. Pinkham style cures and constipation remedies with a playful glee. It touts a joke act featuring Tubbs and his Spousic, a doctored trick monkey, and claims samples cost 15 cents. Boxes are offered by IL& PUB. CO. in New York City with distribution to druggists nationwide.
Noticeable ad style text touts a mail order cure for a terrible disease promising quick relief and savings, with references to I. B. Johnson & Co Bangor Maine and varied product pitches including calendars and interest tables, scattered addresses in Maine Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Readable excerpts describe Charles Guiteau during the murder trial with Dr Gray testifying and debates over insanity. The defense and prosecution clash on mental state and the judge's order. A two day adjournment follows as counsel prepare closing arguments.
A late 19th century digest item notes the Kentucky whipping post bill failing in the Legislature. It also covers diverse items including Samuel B. Prency the actor dying of smallpox in Boston, a suspected fraud on an Iowa gold discovery, and major public works and disasters across the country.
Governor's annual message details Ohio finances, funded debt, and upcoming loan. Highlights include a $2.8 million 4 percent state-wide bond issue, reductions in local debts, and the settlement with the General Government that funds improved infantry rifles and artillery guns. Public Works show gains but expose fraud losses. calls for independent inspection. Public institutions discuss asylums and feeble‑minded youth, deaf and dumb schools needs, penitentiary reforms, and temperance recommendations. Railroads show growth in mileage and earnings. calls for better reporting and taxation reform. University and school system notes urge reorganizing governance for uniform, accessible public education statewide.
Three men William Neal Ellis Craft and George Ellis were arrested by Detective Heflin in connection with the Gibbons family killings at Geigersville. Neal and Craft held at Catlettsburg jail while Ellis faced interrogation after allegedly leading accomplices. State's evidence expected. Craft to stand trial next Thursday. lynching fears loom as crowds gather in Ashland Catlettsburg and surrounding towns.
The prosecution rested its case as Dr Gray testified under cross examination. Scoville pressed for direct replies while the defense questioned the witness. Dr Bowker testified about Seiten and divorce doubts. Guiteau interrupted with remarks about public opinion and threats to the bailiff before writing autographs. The judge ordered silence and adjournment followed.
On day thirty eight of the trial the defense rests. Only witness from Scoville insurrection testimony was J. J. Brooks, Chief of the Treasury Secret Service, who recounts Guiteau’s angry reply after a night encounter at the jail. He claimed he was no murderer but a Christian and gentleman and that the act was a political necessity for the country’s good.
Davidge argues that knowing right from wrong makes a defendant responsible, refuting defense claims of uncontrollable impulse. He cites law from 1843 onward and a Mormon polygamy precedent, while Guiteau protests and asserts transitory mania. Judge Porter cites Davis Coleman murder case as authority.
The Sixty-fifth Ohio General Assembly met in Columbus with thirty Senators and ninety-nine Representatives present. Dr Hays of Miami County declined to serve as Speaker pro tem after rumors of a bargain, and caucus votes chose Hathaway as Speaker pro tem with Thorp as a candidate for the post. Northern Ohio gains control of Speaker, Speaker pro tem, Chief Clerk, and Sergeant-at-Arms.
Lieutenant-Governor Hickenlooper chair led the Senate in a formal session with oaths, appointments, and routine business. The Governor’s message was read, Garfield statue plans discussed, and bills introduced to license teachers, define Ohio Canal bed boundaries, and fund canal repairs along the Miami and Erie route. Committee assignments were made and rules aligned with the prior assembly.
At 10 o clock the House was called to order by Secretary of State Townsend. Twelve members sworn by Judge W W Johnson. O J Hodge for Speaker led with 66 votes to 33 for Vallandigham. Hodge voted for Vallandigham later. Vallandigham returned the favor. J S Jones and C N Vallandigham escort Hodge to chair. Dr J Edwards chosen Chief Clerk. Geo M Meeker Journal Clerk. Henry R Stanberry Sergeant at Arms.
A Hammond Indiana man identified as Draper traveled to Chicago seeking all his teeth pulled and to be toothless. He demanded chloroform which the dentist refused. A physician arrived and Draper returned with a friend but died after the upper teeth were extracted. Efforts to resuscitate him failed.
Dr Hammond states that smoking injures boys and women by impairing digestion sight and hearing and increasing neu ralgia and brain diseases. He adds that moderate cigar smoking benefits men by slowing tissue waste aiding digestion and helping them endure hardship with composure.
The description notes Mas. William Arthur bears little resemblance to his only brother the President. He is 38, fair complexioned with a full face and light brown mustache. In the past five years he has been stationed at Omaha St. Paul Fort Buford and Helena Montana.
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