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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1882
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe ancient beliefs about umbrellas tied to post flood luck and daily life. The text references umbrellas carried over women, signs of exchange, and symbolic meanings for keeping or using an umbrella, along with mentions of hats and the St Jacobs Oil remedy.
Broad, decayed ad text promoting Pond's Extract cures for rheumatism neuralgia and catarrh, with ointments, nasal syringes, inhalers, and a caution about imitation. Also pitches other health products, cosmetics, hair growth tonics, and an assortment of fillers and agent solicitations.
Hogs packed 316897 in St Louis from November 1 to March 1. Judge Blatchford nomination confirmed by Senate. Fire at Ripon Wisconsin destroyed property valued at 200000 dollars. Mason case jurisdiction disputed by General Swaim. Snow measured one foot at Green Bay on March 22. Massachusetts House passes bill allowing women to practice as attorneys. Senator Hill cancer reportedly eradicated by surgeon.
A boiler explosion on a Philadelphia tug killed four sailors and left two missing, presumed dead, as rescuers search debris and assess the vessel.
More quake shocks hit the island of Chios causing panic as inhabitants take refuge in tents. Local authorities report ongoing tremors and urge calm while residents seek shelter from aftershocks.
Emperor William aged eighty six was honored with a grand court dinner in St. Petersburg marking his birthday anniversary.
The President issued a formal order disapproving the court-martial sentence in the Whittaker case and ordered dismissal from arrest.
A dispatch reports the Chilian protocol, as published, agreed upon by the Chilian Government and Mr. Trescott, confirming the diplomatic accord.
Four colored men were drowned when a boat swamped at Big Falls on the Youghiogheny River near Layton's Station Pennsylvania. The tragedy highlights river danger and local memory of the event.
A London dispatch reports in the Commons Gladstone proposed an extra 10000 pounds annuity for Prince Leopold and a 6000 pound yearly pension for his widow if he dies. Samuel Storey and allied Liberals challenged public funding for titled retirement. The grant faced opposition from Labour and Liberal MPs but passed 387 to 42.
Seven men were hanged on March 24 in Harrisburg and Pittsburg Pennsylvania Rock Island Illinois Clearfield Pennsylvania Angelica New York for various murders. Frank Rumberger and Henry Rumberger killed Daniel Troutman Edgar Small killed Nicholas Jacoby John Neveling killed Samuel Pennington William Heilwagon killed his daughter in law John McCarty killed Patrick Markley.
Shipherd before the House Foreign Affairs Committee alleged a government official, William H. Robertson, Collector of the Port of New York, was paid a fee as an attorney for services to the company. Robertson declined to comment until a full report is reviewed.
At Sweetbrier Creek eleven miles west of Bismarck a bridge on a passing train line gave way while snow plows and work trains cleared the track. A kitchen car dining car passenger coach and two sleepers fell thirty feet into the creek. Seven killed instantly and twenty one injured with one man trapped and burned. Most of the injured expected to survive.
Secretary Hunt received a message from Lieutenant Harker of the Jeannette search party at Nisehucudinsk confirming dispatch to take charge of the Lena. He will meet Danenhower. five essential men are prepared to conduct the Lena search and request permission to join. Hunt advised they could accompany if able and willing.
Havre dispatch reports a lifeboat rescuing a shipwrecked crew in a gale when the craft capsized. nineteen crew members are reported drowned.
Cadet Whittaker is discharged on a special order from the Secretary of War due to deficiencies in studies. He seeks financial redress. A related House of Commons message from Mr Gladstone concerns a chaping marriage and opposition from Mr Labourdiere to the measure.
Oscar M Garrett was acquitted on charges of complicity in the murder of farmer Wal at Vernon Indiana. The case drew attention to alleged intimacy with Wal's wife and Garrett. The verdict surprised the bar and townspeople, and Garrett wept with relief as the clerk concluded the reading.
The American Association of the Red Cross has inaugurated a movement to send relief agents among flood sufferers and has signed a call to the American people for contributions.
The good looking young lady lawyer of St Louis has applied to the President for appointment on the Utah Commission under the Edmunds bill for the reorganization of that Territory.
A blaze gutted the Richmond and Pittsburg Railroad Bridge at Richmond causing extensive damage on both riverbanks worth about 500000 dollars. A wall collapsed killing fifteen year old Charles Betts. Local authorities investigate the fire as property loss soars and a teen fatality is reported.
Berlin bustles with crowds in Unter den Linden as Emperor William appears on the balcony. He tells a Conservative Central Committee deputation that God appoints instruments for tasks, warns of dangers from party chaos, cites broad approval of his latest message, stresses religious fervor, and recalls the Empress's safety.
The bill restricting Chinese immigration for twenty years passed the House as sent from the Senate. Kasson’s amendment to cut the restriction to ten years failed 100 to 131 while the measure carried 167 to 65.
In an interview Blaine is quoted saying that Peru will be despoiled and destroyed. He claims profits from the spoilation would be shared between Chile and English bond holders along with speculators who funded the war and supplied weapons and ships.
A committee representing various associations in New Orleans resolved to abandon plans for celebrating the bi centennial anniversary of La Salle discovering the Mississippi River mouth. The decision cited distressing conditions in the Mississippi Valley.
Colonel J H Haverly the noted theatrical manager has been forced into assignment by creditors led by Mr McConnell. Born in rural Pennsylvania he once worked as a tailor apprentice and later sold fish in Toledo before joining a minstrel troupe and running numerous theatres. He has been married twice to a Duval sister, one of three sisters.
The United States Senate Committee on Improvement of the Mississippi and Tributaries agrees on a bill authorizing five million dollars for Mississippi improvements and one million for the Missouri River. Funds to be spent under the direction of the Secretary of War per plans of the Mississippi River Improvement Committee.
The Chilean government announces peace conditions with Trescott requiring perpetual cession of Tarapaca, occupation of Peru to Moquequa until a $20,000,000 indemnity is paid, and possession of half Peru’s guano islands. The report also notes the funeral of Professor Longfellow attended by literary figures, conducted by Rev. Samuel Longfellow, with interment at Mount Auburn and memorial services at Harvard College chapel.
A March 22 dispatch from St Paul reports a severe northwest blizzard. Snowfalls along the St Paul and Duluth Railroad are described as the heaviest in the west, with several feet of snow in places. The Northern Pacific is blocked on the Dakota Division as far as Bismarck, and drifts near Jimtown are described as miniature mountains.
A Washington correspondent contrasts the harsher punishment of Sergeant Mason with the fate of Charles Guiteau. He notes Mason faced forfeiture of all pay, dismissal from the army, and a longer potential sentence, while Guiteau could have received only eight years for assault with intent to kill if Garfield had recovered.
The famed American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died at his Cambridge home on March 24 at 8:15 p.m. at age seventy five. Born February 27 1807 in Portland Maine he rose from Bowdoin College to Harvard professorships translating Dante and composing The Song of Hiawatha and Evangeline. His genial nature and literary legacy attracted wide attention and sympathy across the nation.
A roundup of political appointments and events in Washington includes nominations for Solicitor General and Public Printer, a new Republican daily expected, and talks of reorganizing Utah. Other items cover Lord Montague’s burial, district appropriations, Grant dinners, Alaska arms, female nurse relief, and Dr Mary Walker seeking a higher pension.
The Leadville Index shows commercial value per pound for metals led by indium and vanadium at 2520 dollars each, ruthenium 1400, rhodium 700, palladium 653, plus numerous others from varalum 576.58 to iron 4 cents. Values include gold 301.46, platinum 115.20, silver 18.25, copper 20 cents, zinc 6 cents, lead 5 cents, mercury 42 cents.
The Senate reported a bill admitting Dakota with amendments and approved expenses for Senators Butler and Kellogg. Discussion ranged on the tariff commission, with Mr. Beck criticizing Morrill’s system and proposing a reporting Resolution. Other measures included the Mississippi River improvement appropriation and a constitutional amendment for elected public officials. A humorous tale recounted a bride mistaken about marriage during a bridal tour.
Ohio State news reports a string of suicides including Thomas Haux in Lisbon and Theobold Kratz in Mansfield, accidents such as Henry Teifenburgh’s drowning near Carlinville, and Albert Keller gore injuries near Massillon. Also noted are a Malleable Iron Works assignment, smallpox cases in Defiance, and amorous cruelty cases in Annapolis with public outrage and threats of action.
Members introduced bills including a $500000 relief appropriation for river overflow sufferers and a $5000 monument grant. Debates covered currency contraction, internal revenue cuts, Chinese immigration limits, and a ten year suspension proposal. The House passed the appropriation, life saving stations were approved, and tariffs discussed.
A New York Commercial quips that you never hear of a defaulting editor, as honesty comes as naturally to an editor as drinking water, despite little to default beyond paste. The remark playfully elevates integrity in editorial work.
A historical sketch notes Webster's 1850 Senate speech on slavery shifted his fame and sparked a sentimental era in literature and politics. It details the later reversal of opinion, Whittier's Ichabod poem, and Whittier's evolving view as captured by W C Wilkinson in the Century.
The Ohio Legislature introduced bills by Sayre Norton Chapman and Barger addressing bonds for bridge funds board dissolution for railroads stock increases for corporations adulteration penalties for liquor medical uses reform school trainingship resolution ditch law natural streams and township road funding. several bills passed including smallpox township restrictions and three mill road levy while Brigham Senate bill supports a State Agricultural Experiment Station.
The Ohio legislature discusses multiple bills on liens, taxes, and guidance for pardons. A corruption scare arises as Cincinnati Belt Railroad colleagues face bribery allegations, prompting a seven member investigative committee to probe improper influence and report promptly.
A Maree man, indifferent to newspapers, rode fourteen miles through a fierce snow storm to obtain a weekly that labeled him a prominent citizen. The remark recalls Lord Hartington who once admitted yawning during a dull speech while Under-Secretary of War.
A Boston World column lists fashion observations across fabrics and garments. Satin dresses and moire stripes gain favor while trims and fichus dominate wardrobes. Brief notes cover prints for children, silk umbrellas, calico sleeves, and knobby walking-sticks amid various style quirks.
A San Francisco Post account recalls early city history where paving Washington Street used plugs of chewing tobacco as pavement. The speaker notes the high costs and odd measures of the era, mentioning figures like Jim Lick, Bill Coleman, and Doc Merritt in a humorous, antiquated reminiscence.
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