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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1884
Page
6
London based critique contrasts English snobs with wealth and title who flaunt money to gain access, while American snobs are largely shut out except for public galleries. The writer notes the Prince of Wales navigates circles by charm, unlike others.
The Philadelphia Times argues Democratic leaders should study the Republican preference for Flower in New York to選nominat e him. It asserts Blaine leaders favor Flower over Cleveland and warns against presenting Cleveland at Chicago, claiming GOP fear of Flower strengthens Democratic leverage.
A morning blaze in Bradford damaged the Burt House three story building, Dow & Co. shops, Van Epps confectionery, Flynn Bros, H. H. Jones office, and George Gibboney dwelling. Losses total about 0,000 with 37,909 insured. notable losses include a piano and a gold watch.
A well known married lady thought dead and placed in a coffin for burial near Leipsic. After open coffin the faint flush reappeared and she survived. Remarkably she later bore twin daughters, shocking the community.
In Sonora California Edmund Gallagher aged 92 shot Mrs Otis Greenwood in the face and breast with a double barrel shotgun. Otis Greenwood fired twice at Gallagher, then Watson Greenwood chased and was shot by Watson. Watson then fired on Greenwood who fled to Sonora and surrendered. Gallagher and Greenwood jailed. Mrs Greenwood and Watson Greenwood died. Dispute over water crossing on a mining claim sparked the tragedy.
Newcomerstown Ohio June 16 reports of a dreadful accident in Rush township where William Houk a wealthy farmer and stock dealer was attacked by his valuable Clydesdale stallion. The horse mauled him severely tearing him and leaving him with mortal injuries before aid could arrive.
Bill Nye examines opium use in the Far West recounting a case near the Medicine Bow where a rancher named Curtis was killed by a tramp, later ruled a death by opium. The piece notes the narcotic’s deadly grip, odd autopsy details, and Nye’s growing alarm about narcotics in new frontiers.
A historical note on mustache language linking grooming to personality. Upward curling signals cheerfulness and approval seeking, downward curls imply gloom and sedate mood. Examples include Shakespeare portraits and an anecdote about a German dinner party and a missionary, illustrating cross-cultural fashion and perception.
A correspondent describes revived Pompeii celebrations planned in May with Neapolitan theater decor, forum replicas, and staged gladiatorial combats. Hotels fill with visitors as old Roman spectacles return, including chariots and nuptial and funeral processions, along with Palerman wine served from amphorae.
A curio of 19th century notices: a claim about rabbits multiplying in Spain and the Mediterranean, plus testimonials of Hop Bitters restoring a woman’s beauty, Pilkington hair restorer from We American Duttenut Tree, Rh U W Downs Balsamic Elixir for colds, Baxter’s Mandrake Glitters for biliousness, and Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer promising free trial bottles.
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