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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1885

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Mustang Liniment Cooling Aids Various Beef C Breeds

An old line suggests various airs and sorts for cooling a C beast using Mustang Liniment. The note hints at methods to ease discomfort in cattle while referencing a familiar brand remedy.

Guylott's Yellow Arsarapilla Health Restorative Claim

Fragmented advertisement text extols Guylott's Yellow Arsarapilla as a health restorative. It stresses the first law of nature as self preservation, links illness to weak digestion, liver and kidney discomfort, and urges readers to trust the product over druggists. It frames the remedy as essential for restoring health and vitality.

Faibermor Guylott Rememan

Statue of Liberty Remembrance Model Offering in New York

A fragmented 19th century notice offers six inch statue copies with pedestal and nickel silver finish. Subscriptions at one dollar each promise a 12 inch desk model with protective pedestal, delivered to subscribers nationwide upon remittance.

Cer Street New York

Fiats and Facts From A Distant World

A jumbled roundup notes vast counts and curiosities from late 19th century life. It cites 129000 paupers in FIAT volume, 700000 cats in London, and many oddities from newspapers to telephones and naval logistics. It mentions a Russian war, a Richelieu skull, and a statue plan for General Cass.

Zonvon London Englaanp

Middleton's Skirmish in Canada Causes Casualties

General Middleton's troops clashed near Batouche as steamer Northcote steamed along the river. Rebels fired from houses and bush. Captain Howard directed Gatling fire. Canadian casualties reported as one killed and six wounded. rebels suffered heavy losses.

Winnireg Middletoy Batouche Northcote Church of St. Laurent Grenadiers Middleton Sisters of Charity Father Monlin Iedmanly Howard W20 Winnipeg Riel Wm. Bruce

Fire destroys forty five million feet of lumber in Chicago blaze

The Chicago lumber district fire raged eight hours, destroying forty five million feet of pine lumber and six dwellings. Mayor Harrison led efforts as seventeen blocks burned, fuelled by grease laden water and hurricane winds. The loss reached about 1.5 million dollars.

ChicaGco Fire Department of Chicago Chicago Lumber Company Bigelow Bros Adams, Hastings & Co Harrison Halsted Street

Northwest Territory News From the Frontier War Zone

Reports from Northwest Territory describe cavalry scouts near Dumont's Crossing, rebels fleeing, and houses abandoned as Indians press war, with 120 soldiers arriving at Swift Current. Winnipeg notes wild rumors of a Battle at Batoche, later denied, as Edmonton reports hostilities north and east. settlers flee, homesteads burn, and families suffer.

Ottawa Ont Northwest Territory Fish Creek N. W Boulton Dumont Batoche Swift Current Winnipeg Middleton Batouch Edmonton Battleford John Walkingshaw Albert #arkness Ontario Big Bear Steele Eleanor

Soudan Campaign Abandoned Advance Confirmed

London May 11 Lord Hartington's explanation of the Soudan campaign drew derisive laughter in the House of Commons. The talk centers on the campaign as a major modern failure with General Wolseley blamed, while the government vows no prolongation. Many troops are reported missing or killed after Metemneh and prior battles, with censors concealing casualties.

London Lord Hartington House of Commons Wolseley Lord Wolseley Abu Kla Gubat

Plague Stricken Plymouth Faces Epidemic Again

Reports from Plymouth Pa show new fever cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours including John H a Third Ward borough council member. The Plymouth Water Company halted supply and is cleaning pipes while authorities seek hospital setup at Central High School and consult Police Surgeon French and Dr Shakespeare to study the outbreak.

Philadelphia Plymouth John H Plymouth Water Company Central High School Philaid French Shakespeare

Armed resistance halts polygamists arrest near Paris

A Bear Lake telegram reports eight polygamists near Paris, Idaho corralled in a meeting house under armed guard. Deputy Marshals were forced to depart Paris after an armed mob threatened violence. Marshal Du Bois ordered a special train from Montpelier to reach Paris by five this evening with a posse.

Salt Lake UtTan Oxford Idaho Bear Lake Paris Fred. Dubois Bylickaraddler Pocatello Posse Montpelier

Treasury vaults weigh heavy with silver and gold

About a hundred people count the cash in Treasury vaults. Nine million dollars in silver sits in bags weighing fifty nine pounds three ounces each. One ton of gold coin equals 240 dollars per pound and there are nearly twelve tons of gold in the vaults. Paper money totals about 150 million dollars in various bills. The weighing scales are extremely precise, capable of weighing thousand pounds at a time, though a pin can tip the balance.

Washington Treasury United States

Masked robbers invade Thrall home in Oswezoo NY

In Oswezoo New York on Saturday night two masked men entered F B Thrall home during church absence. A 14 year old daughter, alone with a younger sister at the piano, was threatened with a knife and forced to stay silent. They cut her hair and caused minor injuries while stealing silverware and fleeing.

Oswezoo N. Y Thrall

May report shows slow spring plowing and cotton planting progress

Washington May 8 The Department of Agriculture reports spring plowing and cotton planting progress and winter grain and pasture conditions. Cotton planting is about four fifths planted, rains in Texas delayed early work, germination lagging on dry areas, and spring plowing is late. Western states show more progress than the East, with variable grain and hay prospects and prices. Winter wheat injury noted, New York snow protection adequate, Ohio and Missouri conditions lower, overall winter wheat production forecast around 240 million bushels. Rye and barley conditions also recorded, hay lands promising near average yields. Pastures look strong with high condition ratings.

Washington Department of Agricultural Texas New York Ohio Michigan Northwest Central Belt Ohio Valley Missouri South Kentucky Indiana Illinois Kansas

Preeates The Blue and the Gray Reunion Speech

In Baltimore Missouri May 7 the Robert E Lee Camp Richmond joined the Army of the Potomac at a reunion hall after a heated debate. Colonel Maginnis of Montana welcomed the blues while General Cooke and Colonels Marshall and Evans of the R E Lee Camp replied. They spoke of past hostility and urged unity. Marshall recalled surrender at Appomattox and urged surrender of hearts to peace.

Baltimore Robert E. Lee Richmond Army of the Potomac Maginnis Montana Blues Cooke Marshall Evans R. E. Lee Cook Appomattox

Postmasters Commissioned in Various States

Washington May 11 Postmasters commissioned fourth class offices naming John R Williamson Bethany Ohio John H Stephens Bradner Lemuel W Holmes Brownsville Robert S Fulton Homer Richard Fitzgerald Lemon Thomas C McGuire May Hill William H Russell Mount Oreb Oliver P Harper Radcliffe Samuel Ulrich Seal John C Patchell Stone Lick Daniel M HeeterEng West Hope Hiram Hippler West Loch Matthew Campbell Wisterman Lizzie Clayton Mannington Mary E Conker Raymond City W Va John D Curmont Crothersville Wm M Brown Clermont Eden A Rhodes Sanford E McIntosh Hardensburg Logan Allen Rolesville John C White Tafalgar Indiana

Washington Fourth-clase John R. Williamson Bethany John H. Stephens Bradner Lemuel W. Holmes Brownsville Robert S. Fulton Homer Richard 8. Fitzgerald Lemon Thomas C. McGuire May Hill Wm. H. Russell Mt. Oreb Oliver P. Harper Radcliffe Samuel Ulrich Seal John C. Patchell Stone Lick Daniel M. Heeter Wengartwen Marshall Newhouse West Hope Hiram Hippler West Loch Matthew Campbell Wisterman Lizzie Clayton Mannington Mary E. Conker Raymond City Wa. Va John D. Curmont Crothersville Ind Wm. M. Brown Clermont David W. Bell Eugene Eden A. Rhodes Eureka Sanford E. McIntosh Hardensburg Logan Allen Rolesville Ind John C. White Tafalgar

Young Milwaukee man hopes coin will pass safely

Alexander Hibbard, young man who swallowed a silver dollar while attempting to catch it in his sleeve, took a short walk today. Visitors, including physicians from other cities, call at his house as doctors maintain a milk and corn meal diet and powerful treatment. He expresses confidence the coin will be removed without fatal results.

Milwaukee Alexander Hibbard

Great Interest in Temperance Movement Grows

In Pittsburgh on May 10 hundreds Could not gain entry to Library Hall where Murphy temperance meeting drew a densely packed crowd. The auditorium overflowed with women fainting and doors breaking as police dispersed the crowd after over four hundred signed the pledge.

Pittsburgh Murphy Temperance Movement Library Hall

Marines Escorted to New York from Panama Base

In Panama on May 8 the Second Battalion of U S Marines, about four hundred strong, sailed aboard the Colon for New York. Two hundred more government troops landed at Panama from Buena Vista and more were expected. The First Battalion is stationed at Aspinwall Matchin San Pablo and Panama, with varying companies. If the situation improves they may return this month, leaving six ships of the Pacific and North Atlantic fleets at the Isthmus. health is reported excellent.

Panama U. S Colon New York Buena Ventura U.S Heywood Aspinwall Matchin San Pablo Meeker Cochrane United States Pacific North Atlantic Isthmus

Riot at Venice Hotel Gondolas Sparks Violence

In Venice on May 10 a serious riot broke out as hotel gondoliers faced hostility from regular gondoliers. The conflict, sparked by guests using hotel gondolas, led to a mob attack, boats scuttled, several casualties, and many arrests reported.

Venice

Prosecutions Planned Against Lottery Companies

Washington hears that Postmaster General Vilas plans simultaneous prosecutions in U S Circuit Courts across several states. Gresham’s prior actions reportedly cut lottery business by half. The capital is noted as a favorable market since many residents receive semi monthly salaries before drawings.

Washington Vilas United States Circuit Gresham

National Commercial Convention to Be Held in Atlanta

Advices from every State indicate a large National Commercial Convention in Atlanta on May 19 to 21. Delegations from San Francisco Omaha Leadville and other Western points will attend with prominent speakers including S Dana Horton ex Governor Stannard ex Senator Gordon and General Toombs. Distinguish guests include Vice President Hendricks Governor Curtin and Governor Gray. Over five hundred delegates have accepted and entertainment plans are grand with southern sights at nominal cost in May.

Atlanta San Francisco Omaha Leadville S. Dana Horton Ohio Stannard Missouri Gordon Georgia J. O’donnell New York William M. Burrell New Orleans A. R. Lawton S. F. Covington Cincinnati Robert Toombs Hendricks Curtin Pennsylvania Gray Indiana Scales North Carolina South

Treasury cash count ends. bonds released to Jordan

On May 11 Wasu Hineton notes the U S Treasury cash count finished at 3 pm. The committee informally reported to Treasurer Jordan and Assistant Treasurer Graves that the vaults were correct and telegrams were sent to ex-Treasurer Wyman in New York. Bonds of the old Treasurer will be released with those of Mr Jordan taking their place.

Wasu Hineton U. S. Treasury Jordan Graves Wyman New York

Arrival of reinforcements and rebel camp lights abroad

Five hundred men landed at Panama from Buenaventura with three hundred more en route. The Colombian Guard, who fought Prestan at Colon, arrived here with about one hundred prisoners once reported drowned. Prestan besieges Carthagena and was welcomed in the rebels camp, lit with Viva Prestan.

Panama Buenaventura Prestan Colon Carthagena

Weaver Narrow Victory in Thirty-fourth District Race

Springfield reports the May 7 special election in Mason Menard Cass and Schuyler counties produced J W Weaver as the Republican winner over the deceased Shaw’s successor. The district long favored Democrats, but Republicans executed a late stealth plan, winning each county by 125 to 175 votes. Democrats contest the result.

Springfield Ill Mason, Menard Cass Schuyler Shaw J. W. Weaver Mason County Repulican Weaver

Hampton coal mine fire in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania

A large Hampton coal mine in Wilkinsburg eight miles east of PrrTsBuRGH caught fire tonight. Miners at work escaped unharmed but the blaze will force flooding of the mine, promising heavy losses given its size in the district.

Prrtsburgh Hampton Wilkinsburg

Explosion at Croton Aqueduct Works Kills Two Hurlbut Brothers

In TaRrytOwn May 10 a drill at the Croton Aqueduct works struck powder in an old vertical hole. The ensuing blast killed Michael and George Hurlbut and lightly injured no other workers.

Tarrytown New Croton Aqueduct Works Michael George Hurlbut

Differences over arbitration strain England Russia talks

London reports renewed friction between England and Russia over arbitration. Russia resists treating arbitration as absolute. Dufferin continues in office after denial of resignation. McLane arrives as U S minister to France. Chinese invasion of Siberia confirmed. Mahdist rebels gain ground in multiple clashes. Admiralty explosion traced to a gunpowder can.

London England Russia Dufferin McLane U. S France Siberia London Admiralty Office

Police Find Expressman Linked to Caruso Trunk Case

CuicaGo on May 11 reports police located the expressman who carried the trunk with Caruso's body to the depot. He identified Gilardo, the New York arrestee, as one of the men who hired him to transport the trunk.

CuicaGo Caruso Central Gilardo New York

Lurid fire report sparks debate over accuracy

In Brooklyn Union style the city editor questions the new reporter about the fire description and possible causes and losses. The exchange hints at sensational wording and cautions about insurance and damage estimates while promising a vivid update.

City New Reporter Brooklyn Union

Ohio State News Roundup Of Crises And Claims

Reports from Findlay to Springfield detail a fatal buggy accident near Findlay and a firearm incident at Manchester. A Toledo fire tears through the Soldiers Memorial Building, likely saddling contractors with losses after insurance lapsed. Springfield plans a large Market square wigwam convention venue seating 3000. Jewelry thefts probe Cincinnati suspects. Various arrests, accidents, and court actions across counties: crazy farmer, rattled heifer, arsenic milk death, burglaries, hangings, train jumps, broken hips, and prison escapes. Crop stats note Ohio wheat and other yields, Panhandle tax appraisal, and postmaster embezzlement. Collects multiple local calamities, trials, and society notes.

Hosea Somers Manchester George Lindsey Somers Soldiers’ Memorial Toledo Springfield Republicans Market Square Breneman Duhme Cincinnati 8. W. Craig Pete Kally Frank J. Grium Summit County Dayton Presley Sickman Tiffin Bushong & Co North Baltimore Patrick HartNet Penitentiary

Notable Figures in 19th Century Discourse and Politics

A montage of brief notes on prominent figures and facts from American and European public life. References include Ernest Renan and Victor Hugo as language exemplars, Rep Dixon of Rhode Island in line for Congress, Baltimore’s Key Monument plans, a Stockton death tied to lockjaw, Mahlon Van Horne as Rhode Island’s first colored legislator, Maryland’s new governor Lloyd, Vilas and Byard name pronunciations, Mary A. Leonard the first woman admitted to Oregon courts, a New York Dutch club restricting descent, and birthday notices for Boston figures Barrett Clarke and Devens.

France Ernest Renan Victor Hugo Dixon Rhode Island Congress Francis Scott Key Baltimore Key Stockton Cal San Francisco Chrono Mahlon van Horne Newport Providence Journal Maryland Lloyd Vilas Secretary of Chicago Times Portland Ore United States Deady Mary A. Leonard United States Courts of Oregon Knickerbocker Peter Stuyvesant N. Y. Sun Boston Lawrence Barrett James Freeman Clarke Charles Devens Judge Devens Barrett Henry Irving Edwin Booth Boston Journal

A Cascade of Nonsense From Odd Bits and Banter

A collage of light verse and humorous vignettes mentions Denmark hotels with no locks, a youth outside a church musing on a waiting girl, a story title You One Girl Did, and playful exchanges about forks and fingers. It also covers a comic scene at a curtain, a Texas joke about watermelon season, and a quirky definition of a kiss with a humorous biology riff.

Denmark N. Y. Journal Johnnie Christian Ork Pittsburgh Chronicle- Telegraph Tiff Johnson Onion Creek Tiff Texas Charles Boston Post

The Modern Girl's Force Debates Court and Hearts

Bastion Courter discusses a modern girl who allegedly has no force yet stirs rivalries among three men. The tale follows her path from flirtations with Smith’s and Roe and Dee to marrying the skating teacher, leaving two suitors unmatched and one husband.

Brown Robinson Laniste Smith Roe Dee Gil Bastion Courter

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