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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1886

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State Republican Convention Nomination Highlights Columbus Aug 25

Delegates at Columbus organized the Ohio State Republican Convention with General Robinson renominated by acclamation for Secretary of State and Judge Williams named for Supreme Court. Governor Foraker outlined party aims while t he platform attacked Cleveland era policies and praised reform, labor goals, and state achievements.

Robinson Secretary of State Williams Supreme Court Columbus Lowry Chaplain Moore General Noyes Blican Party Fremont Seleded Cabiria United States Podicust House A.blican Senate Fitz John Porter Ohio Senate Hamilton County Joseph Cox Athens County F.S. Knowles Noyes Jos. Cox Cox John O. Windship Cuyahoga County Francis J. Dickman Cleveland C. L. Poorman Belmont

Five Miners Dead in Gas Explosion at Scranton Mine

An August 30 gas explosion at the Fair Lawn Colliery in Scranton killed Hugh Conners Edward Gaughan Michael Pryle John Kerrigan and Edward Pierce the 24 year old ventilation chief. Patrick Conner and John Nafin were seriously injured as rescuers later recovered Pierce’s body amid after damp conditions. Conners survived to tell the tale.

Scranton Fair Lawn Hugh Conners Edward Gaughan Michael Pryle John Karrigan Edward Pierce Patrick Conner John Nafin Pierce Conners Gaughan Pryle Kerrigan

Alexander Returns to Capital in Bulgarian Triumph

Prince Alexander travels from Sistova to Tirnova amid popular acclaim. Crowds lift him on their shoulders and a Te Deum is sung at the Greek Church. Sofia reports excitement and unrest with a revolutionary leader attacked. a forthcoming execution of plotters and amnesty for others is anticipated. A manifesto endorses the Stambuloff regency and Matkouroff as army commander.

Alexander Reustevuk Clement Bulgaria Sistova Tirnova Sofia M.zankoff Rince Alexander Stambuloff Matkouroff

Robbers assault, rob elderly couple in BruLeville

Benjamin Elwel aged eighty and his wife were struck with a club, stunned, gagged, and bound by assailants who escaped with $800 in coin and $850 in notes and mortgages. Police seek suspects as details emerge from BruLeville, Mica., on August 30.

BruLeville, Mica Benjamin Elwel Stunn

Drowning tragedy at Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh

OsHkosa Wisconsin August 30 E L Hughes a leading dry goods merchant and his four year old daughter were drowned when their boat capsized on Lake Winnebago. Hughes other daughter and a boy Bray were rescued exhausted.

OsHkosa, Wis E. L. Hughes Lake Winnebago

Electrical Subway Work Begins After Years of Debate

New York on August 30 reports the start of construction on the Electrical Subway after two years of discussion. The conduit system will include 12 pipes, each 2 1/2 inches in diameter, with two parallel lines and a surface width of about two feet.

New York

Three Penn Railroad trackmen killed near Sumner Hill

In Witmore Pennsylvania on August 30 three railroad workers were struck and killed instantly by an engine after stepping off a track to avoid a westbound train. the collision occurred on a nearby track as an engine traveled in the opposite direction.

Witmore Pennsylvania Railroad Sumnerhill

Brooklyn Bridge attempt plans for purse of $1000

Rochester, Aug 30. Madge Dolaro, a handsome Chicago girl, with backer Jerry Costello, passed through for New York to attempt a Brooklyn Bridge jump for a $1000 purse.

Brooklyn Bridge Rochester N. Y Madge Dolaro Chicago Jerry Costello New York

St Louis to aid Texas breath stricken districts

St Louis plans to send a relief train of ten cars loaded with provisions to Texas districts reported to be suffering from breath related distress. The arrival of aid aims to alleviate widespread hardship in the affected areas.

St. Louis Texas

Thieves Break into Congress Hall in Sheldon Springs

Yesterday at Congress Hall a summer hotel in Sheldon Springs Vermont intruders stole 1500 dollars in cash bonds stocks and notes from guest W L Lincoln of Chicago. No clue to the thieves and no crew aboard the property.

St. Alwans Congress Hall Sheldon Springs W. L. Lincoln Chicago

Brewster estate funds to aid towns in schools and libraries

A Brewster estate trustee states Tuftonboro and Folsboro will receive interest on about 1,300,000 dollars to support schools public libraries and aid to the poor.

Concorp N. H Brewster Estate Tuftonboro Folsboro

Belfast Riots Leaders Sentenced to Imprisonment

Belfast on August 30 reports that several men involved in the recent riots have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from two to nineteen months.

Belfast

Diaz cautions Mexican officials to prevent editor affair

President Diaz has issued a circular warning to officials of Mexican states to avoid further trouble over editorial clashes in the country. The directive aims to curb tensions and maintain stability amid ongoing disputes.

el Paso Tex Diaz

SORROWS OF SAILORS

A St John's report to the Herald says the French ship Etoile was lost near Kallan's Island in dense fog and rough seas. Captain Cherel and twenty-one crew drowned, with nine washing ashore among seaweed as the vessel broke apart.

St. Johns N. F St. Pierre Etoile Cherel Norn Kallan’s Island

Prince Alexander Weighs Return to Bulgaria After Arriving in Darmstadt

Prince Alexander reached Darmstadt and learned of Sofia victories and Bulgarian army devotion with emotion. Reports suggested he should return to Sofia, and he telegraphed his father he would visit Darmstadt before deciding whether to go back to Bulgaria.

Bulgaria Bern Prince Alexander Darmstadt Sofia

Squire James J. Chambers Killed by Wagon Tragedy

In Centralia Inn on August 26 Squire James J. Chambers a sixty year old Clinton County pioneer farmer living three miles southwest of town was fatally crushed by a wagon as he delivered firewood. His son Thomas, ahead with a load, rushed back when he saw the accident and heard his father say he was dying before medical help could reach him.

Centralia Inn James J. Chambers Clinton County Here Thomas Son Pete

Sawmill Accident Leaves Baines Severely Wounded at Buffington

In Dexter Missouri on August 26 a timber struck Baines in the left side at Himmethberg & Co.'s sawmill near Buffington. The timber pierced his body and exited the other side. Doctors Kendal of Sikeston and another from Poplar Bluff removed the timber. Though gravely injured, Baines, an Indiana man, is alive and making limited progress.

Dexter Himmethberg & Co Buffington Baines Pps Drs. Kendal

Farmers Congress seeks universal civil service extension

The Farmers' Congress meeting at St Paul Minnesota adopted a report urging the government to extend civil service to all places. The resolution underscores nationwide accessibility and improved public employment outreach.

St. Paul, Maxy Farmers’ Congress St. Paul, Minn

Stamp Out Contagious Diseases Among Domestic Animals

The Secretary of State is urged to instruct the Ministers to Germany and France to employ all proper means to prevent restrictions on American farms. Proper inspection and shipment of livestock are emphasized to safeguard agricultural commerce.

Germany France

Postal Expenditures and Receipts for Quarter Ended March 31 1886

A Treasury report by the Sixth Auditor details Postal Service finances for the quarter ended March 31 1886. Receipts totaled 11 533 630 81 while expenditures reached 12 704 224 92, yielding a deficit of 1 230 806 97. Compared with the same quarter of the prior year receipts were 10 983 648 34 and expenditures 12 544 840 96, producing a larger deficit of 1 561 193 62.

Washineton Auditor of the Treasury Postal Service

Prohibition nominees named for state offices in Harrisburg

Harrissure Pa August 26 The Prohibition Convention nominated Charles S Wolfe for Governor and A A Barker for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation Charles L Hawley for Treasurer John N Emery for Secretary of Internal Affairs and Reverend J M Palmer colored for Congressman at large

Harrissure Chas. S. Wolfe A. A. Barker Charles L. Hawley John N. Emery Rev. J. M. Palmer

Michigan Republicans Nominate Ticket at Grand Rapids

The Republican State Convention in Grand Rapids on August 26 nominated Cyrus G. Luce for Governor James H. McDonald for Lieutenant Governor Gil R. Osman for Secretary of State George L. Maltz for Treasurer Henry H. Alpin for Auditor Moses Taggart for Attorney General.

Grand Rapids Cyrus G. Luce James H. McDonald Gil R. Osman Eeresees George L. Maltz Henry H. Alpin Moses Taggart

Naval cruisers named Newark Charleston Baltimore

Washington announces three chosen cruiser names Newark Charleston and Baltimore for upcoming contracts. The Baltimore is a twin screw forty five hundred ton vessel designed to be the fastest ship afloat.

Washington Newark Charleston Baltimore

Postal service costs per capita in House study

Washington August 26 The House Post Office serves nearly six hundred people part of each year and costs 26220 annually or 4370 per person. At that rate providing postal facilities for sixty million people would total 2022000000 dollars per year.

Ohio Cleveland Congress Acme Ublic Canada Blic Mexico General Assembly Geveland National House of Representatives General Revenue Fund Washington House United States

Police and troops aid evictions in Galway estates

Dustin August 26 five hundred police men and troops have left Birr to assist at evictions on the estates of the Marquis of Clanricarde in Galway. The Birr branch of the National League has given notice to tradesmen not to supply evicting parties with provisions or means of conveyance.

Dustin Birr Marquis of Clanricarde Galway National League

Illinois Democrats Nominate Slate at State Convention

Springfield Aug 26 The Democratic State Convention nominated George C Anderson of Quincy for Treasurer and F J Oldt for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The platform warmly approved Cleveland administration.

Springfield Iln George C. Anderson Quincy F. J. Oldt Cleveland

Death in Bayard Family Prompts Obituary Notice

Wimileton Dew Aug 26 Henry Bayard brother of the late Jas A Bayard and uncle of Secretary of State Bayard died at Dauphin Pa He was born in this city nearly eighty years ago and was engaged in the manufacture of iron.

Wimileton Dew Henry Bayard Jas. A. Bayard Bayard Dauphin

Italian Front District Faces Cholera Outbreak Threat

Aug 30 report notes the Rae front district facing a cholera scare as health officials monitor cases and reinforce sanitation measures amid rising concerns. Local authorities urge residents to observe hygiene and vaccination campaigns where available.

Berxi

Brooklyn man exhibited daughter with two tongues in dime museum

A Brooklyn man was arrested by a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children agent for displaying his daughter with two tongues in a dime museum, forcing her to keep her mouth open for half an hour. A critic called S P C C agents' view on such cruelty a huge mistake.

Brooklyn Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Norristown Herald

Woman Contracts Hydrophobia After Dog Bite in Cincinnati

Mrs. Rosa Von Stein of 1814 Betts street was rushed to a Cincinnati hospital in fearful convulsions tonight, diagnosed as hydrophobia. Forty days earlier a Newfoundland dog mauled her arm, the wound cited as the bite source.

Cincinnati Rosa von Stein Betts Street

Russian Pressure Grows Over Bulgaria Crisis

The Russian press calls for immediate occupation of Bulgaria while Vienna and Berlin try to deter Alexander from Buna. Russia orders fleet movements toward the Roumelian coast as Italian views on the Bulgarian deposition are noted. Mass meetings at Slivno and Kascanlik urge continued Czar support with Russian agents aiding Bulgarians to maintain order.

Bulgaria Vienna Russia Roumelian Berlin Alexander Buna London Zankoff Porte Prince Alexander Italy Ince Alexander Slivno Roumelia

Maryland Convict Transferred Back To Massachusetts

David Peyton, a Maryland penitentiary convict serving twelve years for burglary, will finish his term but will be turned over tomorrow to Massachusetts authorities. Deputy Sheriff Roseman will deliver him with a governor's warrant, and Peyton will be sent to Boston to face return as an escaped convict. Officials praise his conduct and recommend clemency from Massachusetts.

Baltimore David Peyton Maryland Roseman Massachusetts Peyton Commonwealth Eee Joseph A. Moore Boston

Drowned Philadelphia Young Man at Ocana Grove

A young Philadelphian named Carr, visiting Ocana Grove for a week, drowned while swimming. Bathing Master White reached him but Carr submerged before rescue. Miss Lizzie Cooper, his fiancée from Philadelphia, witnessed the tragedy and fainted on the shore.

Gacaneowa Pa Ana Grove Carr White Lizzie Cooper

Vault discovery uncovers two skulls in St Louis scene

In St Louis on August 27, vault cleaners found two human skulls at 1103 South Third Street, similar to a prior discovery last month near Joe Maserang's saloon on Eastern Avenue. The site, once a tenement and crime hub, is being excavated for a Pane and the coroner has taken charge of the bones.

St. Louis South Third Street Joe Maserang Eastern Avenue

Lightning strikes St. Joseph officer's child in storm

In St. Josefa Missouri during a thunder shower a five year old son of Anton Tesm a member of the St. Joseph police force was struck and fatally injured by lightning. His mother was shocked but not seriously injured. The boy had stepped outside during a lull and leaned over a tub of water when the bolt struck the back of his neck and spine and traveled to the right limb.

St. Josefa Anton Tesm St. Joseph

U.S. and Canada Business Failures Rise This Week

New York report shows 171 U S failures and 30 in Canada totaling 201 for the week, up from 186 last week and 157 the week before. Increases occur mainly in Canada while Eastern Southern and Middle States report lighter casualties.

New York United States Canada Middle States

Attempted Eviction Fails in Cork Clash

At Doneborough County Cork an eviction attempt was halted after residents resisted with stones injuring several police and soldiers. Only one eviction succeeded before further proceedings were dropped.

Dusuin Doneborough County Cork

Philadelphia Lunch Room Count Totals 27 Million

Washington experts completed the U S L library meal count in Philadelphia. The tally showed about 27 million dollars, with 15 million in silver, and a shortage of one thousand dollars in silver delayed the process for hours.

Philadelphia United States Washington

Getzein Gets It Again Fined for Insolence in Detroit

Pitcher Getzein of the Detroit Base Ball Club was fined 300 dollars for insolence and profanity toward Captain Hanlon after being censured for listless play. This brings his total fines to 400 dollars in the last month.

Detroit, Mica Getzein Detroit Hanlon

Man Killed by Thresher On Illinois Farm

William Odle, feeding a threshing machine seven miles south of Benton in Franklin County Illinois, fell into the machine while turning to reach the straw stack and was instantly killed. He died after extrication and was buried today. On his funeral return a horse and buggy driven by Mrs. James Jones, a cousin, was severely damaged or possibly fatal in a collision.

Deguera Ill Benton Franklin County Illinois Wm. Odle James Jones

Indian Affairs Office Head Named Acting Secretary

A note from Washington indicates Miss Minnie is named head of the India Bureau with the acting duties of the secretary of Indian affairs. The announcement lists the agency and confirms the acting status in the current administration.

Washington Minni

Earthquakes Strike Greece Kill Six Hundred

Athens Aug 29 A vast earthquake zone in Greece destroyed at least six towns and damaged many others. Islands suffered the worst losses with about 600 lions killed and over 1,000 seriously injured. Shocks lasted over twelve seconds, residents fled to fields, telegraph wires broken, and relief crews with tents food and medical aid dispatched Saturday night.

Athens

Crater Lake Survey Reaches Deep Water in Oregon

A Geological Survey party led by Captain Clarence E. Dutton reached Crater Lake, surveyed its shores, and lowered ropes nine hundred feet to the water. They mapped 160 soundings, found two submerged cinder cones of 800 and 1,200 feet, and reported a maximum depth of 2,005 feet.

Washington Geological Survey Clarence E. Dutton Crater Lake Oregon Dutton

Ohio state notes and incidents across counties

A Nant Bristolville barn quarrel ended with a fatal pitchfork blow to a Swede. Other items report a sixth annual OVI reunion near Hamilton, aging veterans, new postmasters in Coldwater and Scioto, a fatal fall of painter Herman Joritz in Cincinnati, miller J J Tranchant dying in Osborne, a violent death of an unknown Chinaman in Columbus, a Chinaman cousin shipping remains home, Sycamore polls favoring prohibition with women voting, a 102nd birthday celebration in Prospect, and a mysterious earth ring near Helena with a linked belt clue.

Herman Joritz Christ Episcopal Church Cincinnati J. J. Tranchant Miller Osborne Columbus Ben Hope Lee China

Wedding Ties Philadelphia Manufacturer to His Step Mother

At Manasquan New Jersey a wedding connected Washington Parks a Philadelphia furniture maker to his wife Mrs Parks the widow of her former husband. The tale centers on Charles Parks of Philadelphia and his much younger wife with a contested will leaving $125000 to the widow and her new husband amid family ties and estate intrigue.

Sea Girt Stite N. J Manasquan Washington Parks Philadelphia Parks Chard Parks

Mount Vesuvius Erupts Ignites Panic Near Naples

Naples reports Mount Vesuvius in violent eruption driving residents inland to open fields where they pray openly for safety. Bari also sees a devout reaction with priests framing the eruption as divine visitation. The populace, panicked yet vigilant, fills streets in prayer at all hours.

Naples Mount Vesuvius Bari

Seven Die In Pittsburgh Area Tragedies Reported

Aug 29 Pittsburgh section lists seven fatalities from varied causes. Mrs Mary Rode baugh struck by carriage died or fatally injured. Charles Henderson killed himself with laudanum. ten year old H Eisenbeis drowned. George Wright died from heat. R Tompson died of lead colic. Mrs McElheny died from injuries inflicted by husband. Fred Schwaby fatally injured after being cut by J R Gilbert.

Pittsperen Mary Rodebaugh Charles Henderson H Eisenbeis Enn George Wright R. Tompson McElheny Fred Schwaby J. R. Gilbert

Big Haul Robbery Suspect Arrested in Philadelphia

Thirty thousand dollars in cash vanished from Adams Express Company in Philadelphia two weeks earlier. Detectives investigated and arrested Roth Pratt, a clerk at the Philadelphia office, who protested his innocence as the mystery surrounding the robbery unfolds.

Philadelphia Adams Express Company Roth Pratt Pratt

Powder Magazine Explodes In Storm Kills Two In Cuiiaco

A heavy storm struck Cuiiaco this morning when a powder magazine was hit by lightning causing a massive explosion. Two people died instantly and twenty five were wounded while property worth about 75000 dollars was destroyed. Thousands of pounds of powder and dynamite exploded.

Cuiiaco

Trial of revolution leaders ends with death for two

Soria August 29 The court martial concludes the trial of Zankoff Grueff and Clement leaders of the revolution that forced Prince Alexander to abdicate Zankoff and Grueff receive death sentences while Clement is sentenced to life imprisonment.

Soria Messrs Zankoff Grueff Clement Prince Alexander

Three Italians Killed in Erie Road Express Collision

In Bemirma New York on August 29 three Italian laborers employed by the Erie Road fought over money on the tracks. During the clash an express train struck them killing one and severing the right arm of another. The third man was a civilian observer.

Bemirma N. Y Erie Road Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Joseph Scanlon Akron Scanlon

Colonel Wade Detains Chiricahuas and Warm Springs Roach

In Wilcox Arizona on August 29 Colonel Wade rounds up 420 Chiricahuas and Warm Spring Roach under guard. He plans to move them out of Arizona Territory per General Miles unless an accident occurs. Captain Lawton stays near Geronimo who seeks better terms than unconditional surrender.

Wilcox, Ariz Wade Miles Arizona Territory Lawton Geronimo

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Egypt Cause Alarm

Terror in Egypt. Violent shocks of earthquake have been felt here in Alexandria and other parts, alarming natives but, so far, causing no serious damage.

Egypt Alexandria

Local Crimes and Accidents Highlight Ohio News

A stream of reports covers a suspected crime with occult notes and a fatal train crash near Akron. Also reported are a Norwalk leg in a rubbish heap mystery, a mad dog attack near Ada, a seven person family crushed by a falling tree near Findlay, and injuries to children and a mother. Natural gas discovery in northern Delaware County, a Dow liquor law local option move, a Moyerville post office opening, and a Harrison statue fundraising bid mark broader state news.

Norwalk High Bridge Ben Staber Ada W. B. McElroy Findlay Delaware County State Horticultural Society Columbus Mt. Vernon

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