12 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1891
Page
1
Fragmentary dialogue describes a scam around supposed cures and medicines named Desc ierce's Golden Medic and Favorite Py. The speaker touts quick cures for blood and female issues, charging about $1.00 a bottle, while criticizing the legitimacy and value of such remedies.
An elderly Georgia man is jailed for stealing an umbrella while a string of miscellaneous notes covers figures from poets to politics. The report notes Iris on Tennyson's pay, sheep laws in Tennessee, alien Kansas landowners, a tiny eight pound calf in Kansas, and various global stats on women in business, naval plans, and public figures.
Washington March 5 The Fifty-first congress is features heavy on reforms and laws with the McKinley tariff act now law a silver bill compromise rejected earlier the federal elections bill failed in the senate and many bills passed or proposed include vast appropriations and the copyright act the land and immigration measures and measures addressing taxes railroads and public works reflecting a busy legislative year.
Boston March 5 A call issued for reunion of old-time Republicans of Massachusetts at Tremont temple on April 15 The address signed by veteran Stephen M Allen presiding officer of the Worcester convention of July 20 1854 which formed and named the Republican party of Massachusetts Responses from founders across the east promise a large gathering.
Leavenworth Kansas march 5 a mysterious fire at Brandon and Kirmeyer brewery at 10 p m destroyed the brewery and ice plant with a 12000 loss uninsured. Simultaneously the Leavenworth Coal Co stables south of town burned. twenty mules perished and losses reached 5000.
The National Baseball League at its convention on Wednesday approved a new contract form that essentially eliminates the reserve clause and grants players broader rights. The International League was admitted to the national agreement, and the union backed John T. Brush in Cincinnati.
Humorous exchanges unfold as a mix of social chatter and wordplay. A beggar asks for balm of consolation while Miss Larkin laments shelter for birds in a snowstorm and editors debate a moving poem in a wastebasket.
A gardener notes that onion sets should be perfectly formed producing a miniature, well shaped bulb. The remark emphasizes uniformity and quality in early crop development.
Flood conditions rise across Tennessee and Mississippi as the Cum x md river reaches 460 feet, threatening the worst flood since 1882. Five hundred families drown or escape rising waters, streetcar service halted, and rail lines delayed as rainfall totals and river levels surge across the region.
The Herald reports strong opposition to US annexation schemes and Spain would resist any loss of Cuba, with Blaine urging Congress to prove Americans’ independence. Elsewhere, Mississippi and Tennessee flood waters isolate Pickens, Yazoo City, and Nashville areas, with bridges destroyed and rail lines submerged, delaying traffic.
The exposition ship, leased for three months, will be completed in the south half of a Chicago building. Aluminum from Pittsburgh has been ordered for construction. Inventor Pennington vows the ship will be ready for a trial flight within sixty days, carrying a few passengers to New York. A thorough test follows completion.
Ida county Iowa reports deadly trichina outbreak with five deaths in a week and several more expected. About a dozen are improving and likely to recover as a physician notes an estimated 75,000 parasites per cubic inch of infected muscle.
Mrs. Sarah Belknap of Darden Henderson County Tennessee crept into her daughters Mary and Ella’s sleeping room and cut their throats then her own. The tragedy was discovered in the morning. The mother briefly revived after the attack but died without giving a motive. The two children were killed.
U S court in Charleston South Carolina restrains state authorities and licenses from mining phosphate in Coosaw river beds. Coosaw River Phosphate Company vows a stubborn fight to retain its exclusive franchise amid a state commission disruption. Millions of dollars are involved.
A. S. Hodson, a Pitts burgh book-keeper, found guilty of two forgeries by raising checks. One altered $25 to $2,500 and the other $42 to $4,200.
Official information received at the London foreign office indicates rising yellow fever in Brazil. The alert notes increasing cases and emphasizes the need for vigilance and protective measures among travelers and officials alike.
North Carolina's new congressional map creates one Republican district as part of the latest redistricting plan. The adjustment consolidates seats and shapes party balance ahead of the next elections, reflecting state political realignment and court scrutiny.
The Texas legislature adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of Jefferson Davis, honoring his legacy and commemorating his life.
The Atlanta Constitution estimates the cotton crop will be about half a million bales short due to a backward season and reduced acreage. The deficit highlights weather and farming choices impacting yields across the region.
The red express running from Chicago to St Louis was ditched near Havana Illinois. A fireman was killed and several passengers were injured in the incident.
Negotiations now underway suggest a favorable outcome to the financial crisis afflicting Argentina. Officials indicate progress in discussions aimed at stabilizing the economy and securing support to alleviate ongoing monetary pressure.
A lion tamer named Seets was attacked by a lion during training at the Paris hippodrome. He fell and was savagely bitten, another trainer struck the beast with a lance, the lion retreated to its cage, and Seets lies dying despite medical aid.
Ohio Senate and House daily summaries report bills introduced and passed across March 4 to March 8. Key actions include authorizations for municipal bonds and county projects, changes to tax, probate, and road statutes, adoption of new transport and safety measures, and notes on court decisions, debates, and local incidents in Columbus and Cincinnati.
The Davy Electric Suspension Co received a license to incorporate in Springfield to build and operate suspended carriages for freight and passenger transport in Chicago under J W Davy patents. Capital stock stands at 10 million with incorporators George W Cole J W Davy Mary Shrader and L W Bryan. Promoters say the system will revolutionize transit and resemble cash delivery devices inside stores.
A six member medical commission in Madrid reports in favor of total suspension of the Koch method for treating consumption. The committee states no cures were effected by the method.
The retrenchment committee of the Wisconsin legislature considers reducing pay for Madison clergymen who open sessions with prayer. After a prior reduction to 10 dollars per prayer, the proposal now seeks 10 dollars per week for all prayers.
Sir John MacDonald demands courts review elections in frontier counties carried against Canada and vows to contest results anew. He expects to regain several seats. President Harrison refuses to pardon John C. Eno, the New York bank wrecker. Canada offers to aid Washington in enforcing laws against the Louisiana lottery.
The Kansas house passed the senate bill with amendments to appropriate $50,000 for a Kansas display at the Columbian exposition. Four deaths in Paris are reported linked to Bernheim consumption cure dangers.
State Auditor Poe prepared a statement of amounts due to each county if the direct tax is shared. The list shows county totals, followed by a summary of grand duplicate values for land real estate chattel and delinquent taxes, plus per capita figures and notable county comparisons. The report notes Hamilton county as the largest contributor and Vinton as the smallest, with various local incidents and appointments also mentioned.
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