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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1887
Page
2
A miscellaneous review of urban wonders and social notes from New York and beyond. Mentions the Brooklyn Bridge, a vast U S Treasury vault, jury service in New York, and varied cultural and political curiosities spanning cities and nations.
Reported political turmoil in France shows Clemenceau era ministers debating immediate measures. Resignations, military service debates, and cabinet stability questions cloud the Grevy government as Catholic, conservative, and reform factions clash over policy.
Jenser Cry, New Jersey, June 10 Geo Disque, the wife murderer, suffered the extreme penalty this morning. The condemned man maintained fortitude to the end. Twelve years ago the father of Dinque died in the hands of his friend Hointes, who has since become short. This morning the sheriff officiated at the execution of his old friend's son, Disque, who gave a full confession.
Ganvewnix Texas reports May rainfall better than May 1, with a mean May precipitation of 0.8 inches above the last five years. Eastern Texas stations show a more favorable cotton outlook, while June 1 notes a significant strike at the Conespolan mine in Talpujaks, St Louis property. Proofing graders found vein outcrops and ore near surface valued around forty dollars per ton.
A strange contact transmitted horse disease has caused havoc in Da Witt County since 1885. It is linked to imported stallions and is prevalent in France. Forty mares have fallen ill and many more are affected. Nine billions are under treatment.
A town nine miles east suffered a hour long hailstorm destroying unusually promising crops and battering roofs. Reports describe hailstones larger than hens eggs and widespread ruin to peach and melon vines. Local weather woes escalate as Yellow Fever cases rise and health officials treat six new patients. Civil and public notices mention a prohibition bill progressing in Massachusetts and a fatal hydrophobia case in Kentucky.
June 2 report outlines plans for a new Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. The $6,000,000 Gothic structure aims to be a national, public centerpiece with broad denominational support and a five block footprint. Construction will span years, with initial subscriptions already reaching hundreds of thousands from diverse denominations.
Three men died when a Louisville and Nashville Railroad northbound and a freight train collided about 1 am four miles below Calera thirty seven miles from the city. Engineer Howard Rowe Fireman Tom Morton and a negro tramp were killed. several brakemen and two more tramps injured. Both engines and about fifteen cars wrecked. Rowe unmarried with kin in Cleveland Tennessee. Cause cited as slow watch by engineer Murphy on the northbound train while the other crew slept. Murphy and Nistroman escaped by jumping.
General Sheridan named September 1 as the start date for the annual rifle competition among Army marksmen. The event will be held at the Bellevue rifle range near Omaha Nebraska with elite shooters from units nationwide competing.
In Canada the senate concluded after two days of debate that a divorce secured in the United States is of no effect here by a margin of 18 to 4. Local option in Michigan shows a race with 47 in favor and 40 opposed, falling four votes short of the required majority. The bill will be reconsidered.
Probate Judge Follett of this city has been reported as an embezzler and forger. His defalcation is described as substantial, with specifics referencing a May coinage in Washington and a national context. The Supreme Court docket delays are noted as three years behind with a heavy pace of cases each year.
A broad coalition of Senators Deputies and party members push early action to pass a law shielding native industry by raising duties on imported cattle and ceramic goods Destructive hail damaged crops across Hawkins and Hamblin Counties causing thousands of dollars in losses A Richmond couple traveled to Washington to marry and a Catholic Cathedral incident involved a candlestick collapse during Mass in Mak Stitt dA panie ceremony
A Greenville Ohio tale ends with a dog named Jock perishing in a barn fire while trying to save a horse named Mer Horning. The dog refused to leave its companion, barked frantically for aid, and died beside the burning animal as flames consumed the barn. Mr Suring notes the dog’s loss as a prominent example of devotion.
In Cooxen Morris Iowa hotel keepers are summoned to show cause why injunctions should not be issued against them. Saloons, wholesale houses and bottlers facing injunctions have arrestees posted bail of 700 each to appear in district court for contempt. Several saloonkeepers are resisting, as petitions for injunctions cover city saloons, wholesale houses and breweries amid a general push to close the liquor outlets.
In S ydenon New York on June 3 the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of America declared that Sabbath violation by the Post Department is a major sin and calls for evangelical bodies in the United States to unite to secure abolition of post office actions violating the Sabbath law.
The Lomax Rifles of Mobile refuse to contest a proposition from the To Tedu Cadets about drilling for five thousand dollars. They state they will avoid any action reflecting on the regular army officers. The article notes judges in a recent Washington drill and, separately, Assistant Secretary Mignard informs Chicago customs officials that certain woolen hose connected to knitting are dutiable at thirty six cents per pound plus forty percent ad valorem.
In Gambier New York on June 3 John J. Goodman aged sixteen was arrested for stealing 000 from Butterick Publishing Company where he worked. He mailed company letters daily, stealing letters containing checks or money and used the funds for gambling. He fell into a well while at Harrisville.
The Treasury Department ruled that wool importation will be taxed as wool only when evidence shows it has been processed chemically or mechanically. The decision hinges on proof of treatment to determine entry duties and classify the material accordingly.
A severe afternoon flood inundated Ootenen area washing away cargo and flooding mills, yards, and streets. Water severed communication and blocked trains while hundreds of houses, cellars, and structures suffered extensive damage and many buildings were surrounded by rising water.
Nationalist speaker Michael Davitt calls for mass gathering next Sunday of thirty to forty thousand men to reclaim and rebuild tenant houses razed amid evictions. He proposes a funding fund and pledges £200 himself, estimating large global subscriptions within six months to support the campaign.
The race between Gaudaur and Hanlan unfolded with a strong wind and rain, ending in Gaudaur gaining on the long Missouri sailor. The finish saw Gaudaur two lengths ahead as Hanlan conceded defeat, with Gaudaur hailed as world champion after a grueling 20:20 official time and persistent crowd acclaim.
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