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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1882
Page
1
A report notes that Judge Blatchford has accepted the position as Associate Judge. The item appears amid a montage of 19th century notices andbriefs, including mentions of a Danish polar expedition planned for July and other contemporaneous events.
The Crystal Palace Theatre at Marseilles France was burned down causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Authorities report no immediate details on casualties or cause of the blaze.
A measure to establish capital punishment in Wisconsin was defeated by a close vote in the Wisconsin Assembly. The outcome leaves the state without a new death penalty statute and reflects ongoing legislative contention over capital punishment.
Alarming mortality from smallpox states that within two days eighteen deaths occurred at South Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Hospitals and authorities mobilize to trace cases as fear spreads through the community amid growing demand for vaccination and quarantine measures.
Population of Germany totals 45,934,061 with 22,185,453 males and 23,048,628 females. The excess of females stands at 863,195, reflecting a female majority in the population.
A measure to submit a prohibitory constitutional amendment to voters on June 27 has passed the Iowa Legislature. The bill outlines placing the question before the people, signaling a statewide decision on prohibition.
A dispatch from Gloucester reports the fishing schooner Bellerophone with a crew of fourteen went down at sea. The event leaves questions about the fate of the crew and the accident's details. The report notes the ship’s voyage out of Massachusetts waters and the peril faced by maritime workers.
The governor of Tennessee has summoned a special session of the Legislature to convene on April 6 to address State redistricting.
General Skobeleff tells the Czar he did not know what he was saying during a sensational banquet speech at Paris. The remark raises questions about intent and the authoritativeness of his remarks amid diplomatic tension.
A dispatch reports Emperor William of Germany fell down stairs several days ago sustaining bruises to his elbow and knees with no serious injury. He remained in reasonable condition and continued official duties as before.
Jay Gould declares he will severely punish those spreading false rumors intended to ruin his credit. He promises legal action and public rebuttals to defend his reputation amid ongoing rumors.
The banking firm of Ralston McQuaid and Co of Fairview Pennsylvania has suspended operations with liabilities estimated between two hundred thousand and three hundred thousand dollars and assets not known.
Larz A. Stuberud and Forzer Souner died from gas in a well at Fergus Falls Minnesota. One man descended to help the other and perished as well.
A report accuses congressmen of wasteful spending on refreshments during the funeral procession for President Garfield, marking the incident as a public disgrace surfacing in legislative bills.
Initial reports claimed a disastrous Costa Rica earthquake with heavy destruction but later intelligence showed no deaths and only minor injuries to a few buildings.
Near Waterbury Vermont Michael McCaffrie once confined in an asylum killed his mother and wife. He dragged the bodies to a cellar and then drove into town with his seven children, shocking local residents.
American Consul Mosby stationed in Hong Kong is accused of issuing blank voyage certificates to steamer captains who could fill them as needed to permit Chinese immigrants to sail to America.
Prince Buaki, father of the King of Ashante, denies a report that 200 young girls were massacred to supply blood for mortar used in repairing a state building. He calls the claim false and unverified.
At St. Joseph Missouri five boys died when an embankment caved in while they were sheltering in a self built play-house. The earth buried them seventeen feet deep.
The Secretary of War estimates that the Mississippi floods have displaced about 50,000 people. A Senate committee reported a joint resolution to appropriate an additional 100,000 for relief supplies, which has passed.
The Costa Rican earthquake report was based on an official dispatch that grossly overstated the disaster. Advices from Costa Rica by mail do not confirm the claims of town destruction and loss of life.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro dated the 2d indicate six weeks of torrential rainfall causing severe damage to railways in Rio Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerdes. Towns including Sao Joao, Macahe, Paraty, and Pirahi nearly destroyed. many people drowned.
In Washington the Chili Peru probe shifted to disclosure of correspondence held by Shipherd. He hinted at letters from congressmen and asked if they should be produced. A secret session was convened and it was decided to require all Shipherd papers except those from congressmen.
Isaac Turner was to be hanged in Lexington Kentucky on March 17 when a telegram from the Court of Appeals arrived twenty minutes before execution granting a new trial and ordering the Sheriff to halt the ceremony.
Mayor Navin of Adrian Michigan, facing lawsuits over fraudulent waterworks bonds, is described as financially secure while currently in Mexico. Further reports allege he swindled a local capitalist out of $60,000 through fake mortgage schemes.
Miss Armaindo completed a 600 mile six day bicycle challenge in Louisville with a 17.5 mile excess. She spent 51 hours 24 minutes on the track, claimed to be the longest bicycle ride on record and noted as a remarkable feat for a woman.
A habeas corpus writ was prepared arguing the court-martial lacked jurisdiction in peace and exceeded its powers with an unlawful sentence. The Court refused the writ and Mason was moved to Albany Penitentiary on the 15th, hand-cuffed and guarded by four armed men.
The Cincinnati Commercial reports Madame Rumor plans to relieve Secretary Kirkwood from Interior duties and place him at the head of a new Utah Commission. Howe could succeed him, with Frank Hatton likely to become Postmaster General. Ex-senator Booth and William E. Chandler are named in connection with cabinet changes.
The noted bank robber Billy the Kid was arrested in Minneapolis while robbing the Bank of Minneapolis. Authorities noted his effort to avoid a photograph by distorting his features and smashing the camera. He previously escaped from Albany Jail. The reward for capture stands at $1,000.
A river steamboat clerk reports cattle stranded on knolls in the overflowed district with many dead. Gnats swarm the living, and a partially submerged wood pile hosts twenty sheep and many hogs seeking refuge from rising waters. Some residents subsist on drowned animal carcasses.
Mrs. Melville of New York wife of Lieut Melville engineer of the Jeannette expedition has received a letter stating DeLong and others perished at the Lena River mouth. He notes that his current search is a melancholy duty to recover bodies and any traces of their hardships and adventures.
Henry Remshaw burst into Dr. Gray’s private office at Yale Lunatic Asylum Utica New York and fired but failed to kill him. He surrendered to jail claiming he is an ambassador from heaven sent by Garfield’s assassin and others to kill Dr. Gray. Police found two navy revolvers a single barrel revolver a repeater a dirk cleavers and chloroform plus about thirty cartridge bundles. Gray had served as medical expert in the Guiteau case.
Gen. Hancock offered to surrender Sergeant Mason to civil authorities before a court martial. Ayres at Washington told District Attorney Corkhill Mason would be held to civil order but military trial proceeded after Hancock ordered the court martial. Mason’s act was deemed a breach of military discipline and punishable.
The Truth newspaper defends its role after the Morey letter, once published, is labeled a forgery. Dana of the New York Sun told Abram Hewitt it had been rejected as a forgery and returned. Truth editors seek disclosure of to whom Dana returned the letter and criticize Dana for not exonerating their indicted staff member.
Mary Ann Hermann, long time Jeffersonville resident, dies at Clark County Poor Asylum on March 15 after a sixty three day voluntary fast begun January 11. Once healthy she shrank to about seventy five pounds and remained steadfast, resisting milk and food despite efforts to feed her. Her case, marked by eccentricity and insanity, ended peacefully as she seemingly chose death.
Ex Senator Dorsey heads to a New Mexico ranch while a St. Louis mint is eyed. Lifesaving Service pay hike and a 29.29 million Army bill dominate. President Arthur hosts receptions and collects dainty souvenirs. Chinese minister to Spain trips noted amid immigration debate. Trade, Post Office funds, and Indian policy figures tick up. Dakota statehood, Mason case, whiskey law enforcement, and Mississippi River improvements also featured.
Mr. Herbert Spencer, a leading English thinker, is in hardship amid low donations after the last volume of Descriptive Sociology titled French Civilization failed financially. Boston’s top taxpayers are Moses Williams and Joshua Sears, bearing $3,300,000 and $3,244,000 assessments. Sears, a recent college graduate, is noted as a young man. A Georgia tale reports a Black man in Upson County decapitating a bone felon with a hatchet. A Vermont grave-digger privately profits by shaving 60 percent from standard prices.
XLVIIth Congress debates tariff protection and free trade proposals led by Mr Slater and Mr Lapham. Senate and House consider Mississippi flood relief with a $100,000 appropriation. debates on pensions, fortifications, and public works follow. Protests against Porter restoration and anti polygamy bill pass. numerous amendments and committee actions reported. War Dept estimates show 85,000 destitute nationwide with 713,000 rations distributed and relief expected for 30 to 60 days in affected states.
A reflective aphorism notes that a man bears less under today’s load than when tomorrow’s weight is added. It suggests endurance depends on managing present duties before future demands accumulate. The quotation emphasizes resilience and daily effort over looming stress.
An assortment of quotes and anecdotes cites James boys rendezvous in frontier states, reflections on motives from Rochefoucauld, and a Wisconsin macKk walnut tree yielding 1200 when crafted into gun stocks, highlighting quirky connections between regional history and weaponry.
A historical draft outlines Section 5352 amending polygamy law in US territories, defining penalties for bigamy and unlawful cohabitation, plus amnesty provisions for past offenses and adjustments to Utah Territory elections and voter offices under federal authority. The proposal details juror challenges, notable exceptions, and transitional election administration.
A Burrato photographer takes photographs by electric light using the instantaneous gelative dry plate process noted for its sensitivity. A Lynn shoemaker claims ladies shoes could be made entirely of paper and paste, but the writer remains skeptical and doubtful such shoes exist on the market. The path to home and happiness is suggested to lie through small stepping stones.
A mixed batch of reports: turf writer Varick famed A. B. Palmer dies. Russian Czar coronation rescheduled for August. a gypsy queen defends in Dayton. freight wreck at Downingtown with two killed. Mrs Sprague murdered in Cherryville after church. Sergeant Mason case moves to dismissal. Prominent Indianapolis lawyer Harrington dies at office amid civil suit. Weevils hit grains in Chicago and East River, wheat prices rise. Hotel porch collapse at Montgomery White Sulphur Springs kills one, injures twelve. Dallas mob shoots killer. a bystander executed. Bernese child kidnapped for 50 000 francs ransom. Toronto clergyman condemns sentencing of Mason as libel. Hugo hosts Rappel staff as telegram notes Czar spared Nihilists. Hugo toasts.]
A Brownell resolution to reconsider the Pond liquor tax failed 13 to 10 with listed ayes and nays. Measures discussed include Brigham railroad bill, saloon hours relief bill defeated, and a joint resolution asking pardons for Sergeant Mason. Senate and House bills cover insurance governance, bounty fund transfers, National Guard expenses, and bank reporting requirements. A study on Brundage retention at the Soldiers Home was referred to committee.
Fremont votes to build water works. Logan County spends 8000 on Whitmore Hoge murder trials. Cresline railroad booster Thompson commits suicide. Youngstown’s Wanger dies after bridge fall. Canton cases sentence Ty of murder to life. Newark brakeman Evan Jones killed on Baltimore and Ohio trip. Marion child smothered under straw stack. Bellefontaine buys street trees for shade. Vernon family tragedy with rifle accident. Ashland murder coat found near bloody towel. Steubenville crossing a bridge yields miraculous survival. Zanesville shipping clerk exposed as woman. Bowling Green pastor’s daughter commits suicide. inquest flags parental abuse. Richmond insanity report. North Lewisburg minister and two ladies go mad.
Reports show Mr. Lacey proposes restricting German print circulation. townships taxed for poor relief outside infirmaries. Cory's certificate bills for teachers pass. Hodge seeks presidential pardon for Sergeant Mason. Other measures include amendments to hawk law, smallpox travel ban, Longview Asylum funds, State University lab grant, Garfield statue appropriation, and National Guard uniforms funded. Legislature plans adjournment for February 6, 1883.
A brief rundown notes Rhode Island legislators are paid one dollar per day while the position offers other compensations. The text mentions two apprentices, Harry and cunning, as examples of dispatch and skill, yet they fail to learn their wasteful ways.
An argument questions whether supposed female inferiority in mind morals and strength justifies denying women rights or representation. It suggests that if inferiority existed it would argue for greater access to advancement for the weaker sex for both individual growth and the race’s development.
A report on Massochusetts railroad operations notes 3 148 miles of track and rolling stock valued at 122 155 61 dollars. The document records 184 persons killed and 125 injured in incidents across the rails.
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