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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1886
Page
1
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Reports from Philadelphia Harrisson Burrard Boston Portland and St John describe wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Buildings unroofed chimneys toppled and telegraph poles broken while heavy snow blanketed Portland with twenty inches. No serious injuries reported though damage to property widespread.
In Montreal on February 28 a mixed Catholic-Protestant marriage case triggers a legal test of church authority. Elizabeth Globensky and Daniel Wilson wed at a Presbyterian ceremony after a Catholic priest refused. The bishop and archbishop voided the union. the Superior Court weighs whether ecclesiastical decrees can nullify civil marriages. The Privy Council precedent in Guibord informs the questions.
Dunlap lawyer William Makepiece, with a Des Moines woman named Katie Angel and two children, was arrested in the city on charges of embezzlement, stealing a team of horses, and taking mortgaged property. He had divorced his wife, remarried, and eloped with Mrs. Donaldson after moving to Denison, then returned to Dunlap and left unsettled client claims.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers plans a large cooperative depot in Pittsburgh to distribute flour groceries boots shoes tobacco and more to subordinate depots across the nation. Manufacturers and merchants will supply at wholesale prices or on commission with goods marked by the association.
WomMELsport Pa Feb 26 Conrad Nagle aged 75 long a hermit on Samuel Longs land was found dead in his hut with a cold hearth. He had predicted his death for February 25 at 4 am and died peacefully, having lived apart after losing his wife fifty years ago and vowing to meet the son of his dead wife.
At Bany New York February 26 the Senate passed the bill ceding to the United States jurisdiction over the Drexel Cottage vs McGregor case. General Grant is mentioned in relation to the proceedings or context.
Henry Dilg a Cincinnati expressman suffered a severe leg injury during gymnastic feats on an iron bar at the Court street market house. His left leg caught on a butcher’s meat hook, tearing flesh and muscle as he swung. He was taken to the hospital. prognosis remained grave with possible lifelong disability.
Salt Lake Utah Feb 26 Frank J Cannon and Angus Cannon were held to day in 1000 bail each for assault on U S Attorney Dickson. S A Kenna was discharged. H J Gowans W H Lee H J Fauger all defiant unlawful cohabitors were sentenced each to six months imprisonment and 350 fine.
7 ATTCON ILa Feb 26. Scarlet fever is chemic at Toledo Cumberland County The public schools have been closed and the Circuit Court was adjourned promptly to avoid spreading the disease.
Terrifying incident as Hunkey the elephant from John B. Doris’s menagerie rampaged during a see-saw lesson. She burst through panels, tore wire fencing, suffered a spear wound, smashed a barbed-wire fence and a small bridge, then returned to her quarters after two hours of destruction.
Sam Jones began a four week revival season at the Tabernacle in Curiaco for Moody's use. Despite bad weather the crowd reached about three thousand present before services. His opening sermon urged free fellowship and spoke from the text Let your light so shine, aiming to connect warmly with the audience.
In Boston on February 27 a six day type-setting contest for women ended with Miss Kenni first at 24 950 ems and prize gold watch. Miss Davis second at 24 650 ems received a silver watch and chain. Miss Francis third at 24 475 ems earned pearl-mounted opera glasses while Miss Hammond won $20. Three women surpassed the best score by male newsroom competitors from leading papers.
In Washington on February 28 Speaker Carlisle plans to appoint a nine member House committee under the Hanback resolution to probe the Pan Electric Telephone affair. No names or start date have been released though seasoned members are expected to be chosen and the panel may organize and begin work next week.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled for ouster in the quo warranto cases against the Cincinnati police Commission but refused to oust Superintendent Hudson, elected for one year. Governor Foraker’s removal action is sustained. Hudson’s case was unanimous. Commissioners’ case had Follett dissent.
Springfield, Ohio, February 28. Between three hundred and four hundred men were summarily discharged by the Champion Malleable Iron Company for signing a petition demanding a ten percent wage increase.
Windsor Ivo Feb 28 William Price, neighbor of the Aldridge family, is arrested for torturing Miss Georgie Aldridge and hanging her from a tree. Suspicion has been strong since the incident and prosecutors withhold details before the preliminary examination.
Baton Rouge La Feb 28 Governor McEnery set the execution date for Pat Ford and John Murphy for Friday March 12 in under a double execution case confirmed by state authorities to be carried out at the standard penalty location.
Clarke Thornton of Washington Ga died after inhaling poisonous gas that seeped into a grave he was digging beside another man. Workmates fled the area when they detected the gas, but Thornton stayed believing it safe and perished. The incident occurred Feb 28.
City of Mexico on February 28 reports crowded hotels with American and English tourists. Several Americans are in the area showing interest in a proposed hotel on the American peninsula.
Aroostook County in Maine is buried under three feet of snow hindering trains and isolating towns. Weather in New Hampshire and Maine records temperatures from ten to twenty degrees below zero with strong northerly winds. Calais and Dover report impassable roads, canceled trains, and blocked mail routes as storms persist through March.
Charles H. Smith, arrested in Warrensport, alleged to have fraudulently raised about $20,000 by creating the Order of the Star of Heaven. He offered six holders a charter for $25 each and ran a scheme using land purchases, notes, and mortgages to enrich the financial agent while duping hundreds.
A temple revival near Reading Pennsylvania led by Rev Ulysses Grant Glick drew large crowds. Lena Myers a seventeen year old brunette joined the Evangelists amid clashes as relatives attempted to remove her. The constable refused to intervene and order was restored. Thirty two penitents have joined the Evangelists and the efforts continue as Miss Myers plans to bring her relatives into the fold.
In Wheaton March 1 two burglars entered L L Hyatt’s home at dawn with one holding a revolver. Neighbors formed a posse and chased them after they stopped to eat. A shootout occurred injuring one burglar, who was captured after a pursuit spanning about two miles and into a barn. Both men were arrested and jailed, with the wounded burglar likely to die.
A Kentucky Baptist Church at Crab Orchard seeks 500 for damages claimed during its wartime hospital use by Federal forces. Congress War Claims panel reports against passage, noting no record of collection from the Quartermaster's Department and lacking proof of church ownership transfer or authorized occupancy.
A powerful blast at the Miami Powder Works near Xenia Ohio today destroyed a drying-house with 50,000 pounds of powder and killed three workers. The explosion shattered buildings within a mile, rattled windows for miles, and was felt over sixty miles with reports heard up to a hundred miles away. Only fragments of a worker’s body were found two miles from the site.
Secretary Chamberlain of the State Board of Agriculture says a recent cold spell damaged wheat in Columbus Ohio. Ground froze rapidly after a week of wet conditions, likely killing wheat roots and worsening the crop outlook from earlier expectations.
The seven dogs bitten by the dog that bit children and sent from Newark to Paris for Pasteur treatment will be released tomorrow as rabies symptoms have appeared in them.
A London lady questions a US visitor about American girls voices. She notes whispers of ask papa reveal a sirenlike tone, while answers like I hope we shall always be friends reveal a harsh, repelling tone. The remark blends charm and critique in a social vignette.
The Dallas Cowboys travel to Albuquerque for a game, facing doubt after recent setbacks. Key players and team officials weigh injury impacts and strategic adjustments as they aim to rebound and secure a win on the road.
In Reading on February 25 a mill owner named Lillie reports twin daughters Katie and Susie aged six were playing near a revolving shaft in an upstairs room. Both girls were caught in the machinery. Katie died from cruel injuries after exposure to the shaft. Susie survived but faces grave injuries and uncertain recovery as several bones are broken and Mrs. Lillie states the body was severely mutilated.
Ex Paso Texas Feb 25 Word reached here of a meeting at Sanva Ranch between General Crook and Geronimo with five bucks They asked to return to the reservation unconditionally Crook refused He declined to surrender and rode to his camp with hostages including women and children He is said to have about ninety bucks with him No attempt will be made to seize him
In Ansonia Derby yesterday the wealthiest resident Mrs W R Slade died from injuries after our pet mastiff sprang playfully at her in the cellar, throwing her and breaking her hip. Her granddaughter Miss Josie Hill was to wed Charles H Alling of Birmingham yesterday afternoon. the plans were changed and the ceremony occurred at the bride's home with close friends present.
Paris February 25 Socialist deputies unite to urge a joint international labor movement. They seek shorter hours, better sanitary shop conditions, limits on child labor for under fourteen, and a call for delegates from Britain France America and Europe to a congress next September to discuss freeing workers worldwide.
In Cincinnati on February 25 Judge Robertson granted a writ of habeas corpus for County Clerk Dalton at the request of attorney C W Baker. The poll books of Precinct A Fourth Ward were sought by the House Committee, which had not released the returns to Dalton while their Senate Investigation continued. Dalton may appear next Wednesday on his own recognizance, bond set at $500.
In Insane from Starvation. Entr. Pa. Feb. 25 a distressing case near Cleveland trained in Starvation. Fred Saunders his wife and two children had moved to the area a month ago with no work and no money. He starved himself to feed his family then was found raving tearing hair in a desperate suicide attempt.
Three prisoners escaped the Nemaha County jail in Seneca Kansas by drilling rivets in the steel cage door and cutting through the brick wall. a 500 reward is posted for their recapture and return to the sheriff.
Moses Ferry head sawyer for Penn Lumber Company was killed at PrepMont Missouri mills this morning after being thrown before a large circular saw his body was severed in two as a result of the accident
In the Senate and House during February 24 through March 1, 1890, debates and votes cover bills to quiet Des Moines river land titles, tax distilled spirits, and allow National banks name changes. appropriations, Indian allotments, Meats export inspection, and the Bland silver law are discussed. Executives, nominations, and pension measures are debated. several bills pass or are advanced, with adjournments noted.
Railway workers complain about the heavy passenger cars now built. They present figures showing that aging cars pull about five to six pounds of dead weight for every pound of paying passenger weight when all seats are occupied.
New Jersey law requires railroads to issue passes to all legislative members and officers including pages, establishing the broad scope of free transportation benefits granted to the entire body.
The Farrar liquor bill cleared the Ohio House 64 to 34 with Republicans largely in support except Brockman of Hamilton County. The act imposes annual levies on liquor traffic, creates assessor duties, outlines tax-duplicate procedures, and distributes revenues to counties and local funds, with enforcement and repeal clauses.
John Kine, famed newsboy and former head of the Newsboys' Union, was discovered dead in his room on Twelfth Street, Cincinnati. The Miami Canal unexpectedly unfroze, opening navigation between Cincinnati and Hamilton. Henry Corsey, 55, a coal miner, was killed by a coal fall at Steenrod's Mine in Nelsonville. he was respected as a veteran miner.
A new cremationist magazine reports two cremation furnaces completed in America with three more under construction and ten societies joining existing crematorium owners.
The manager of the Dwight farm in Dakota attributes the grain output in that territory to the high alkali content of the soil.
Detailed Columbus statehouse updates outline Senate and House actions from Feb 20 to 26. Bills introduced include public buildings mining laws guardians rights and tax matters. Several measures passed or postponed, with notes on investigations and commissions. Local deaths and incidents accompany the legislative chronicle.
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