Notable incidents and trials flash across distant fronts
Telegraphic notes report an oil strike near Canon, a sleeper derailment at Ravenna with a brakeman dead, and a barn fire in Bloomington that burned eleven Norman horses. Other items include a Mississippi farmer shot by a photographer, cattle fever in Detroit, and President Arthur’s Chicago visit.
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Mississippi
Detroit
Mich
Genesee County
The Frank James Trial Nearing Its Close
The defense continues impeaching state witnesses as the Frank James trial in St Louis progresses. Key testimony includes Mrs Bolton and Gen Shelby before Judge Goodman, who fines Shelby ten dollars for conduct. Frank James himself testifies, detailing movements from Missouri to Tennessee and Kentucky, while relatives recount sightings and alibis amid ongoing cross examination.
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St. Louis
Aug
Gallatin
Frank Janes
Jas. D. Dellasiers
Wood Hite
Bolton
Col. Phillips
Gen. Shelby
Goodman
General Shelby
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Leamgton
J. ©. Mason
Ananias Duval
W. D. Rice
James Duval
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John T
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Issa
Jesse James
Zerella Samuels
James Boys
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Kearney
Jesse
Dick Lindel
Frank
Kentucky
Dick Liddell
Hites
Jim
Independence
Allen H. Palmer
Wichita
Kans
Susan Palmer
Iss
Nashville
Wigte Creek
Indiana Lumber Company
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Hamphern County
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Aren
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George Hites
Wool Hite
Slite’s
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Express
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Louisville
Texas
Mrs. Palmers
California
Virginia
North Carolina
Lynchburg
Crittenden
Stu
Missour
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Frank O'Niel
Assisted Emigrants Returned and President Arthur in Chicago
The news item reports that two assisted pauper Irish emigrants were sent back to Canada and that eleven hundred others who arrived on a safe ship had expenses paid by Britain. President Arthur will visit Chicago next Tuesday and stay till Thursday with a public reception planned Wednesday.
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Proce
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Jim Mace
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Milly Madden
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Aug
A.J. Race
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Hill
Jem Mace
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Mack
Belfalo
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Canta
United States
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Lincoln
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Hungarian Council
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Martial bin
Telegraph Company plans and union activity across the era
The report covers Hig Joint Stock Telegraph Company Boston announcing capital stock and subscription details with a goal to build independent telegraph lines in the US, Canada, and across the Atlantic. It lists corporators O Connor Chute and Green, and notes subscription opening September 15.
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Hig Joint Stock Telegraph Company
Boston
Aug. St
Citizens and Telegraphers
National Union Telegram and Cablegram Company
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Eugene J. O'Connor
Charles E. Chute
Thomas W Green
Trial heats in professional rowing races headline notice
Reports from Newark detail trial heats in a professional rowing race. By midrace Elliott and Giteel tired and Rose edged Lee in a photo finish. Ten Eyck narrowly beat Morse as Homer claimed a new victory in the second heat.
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Newark
Tree Milke
George Gaisel
Wallex Ross
George Wooden
Williow Elliott
James Ho Miley
Tosner
Ten Eyck
McKay
Homer
Ten Eyek
Arctic eruption toll and Shakespeare burial plan stir world notices
Reports from Batavia claim a volcanic eruption caused 1000 deaths and ash to eight teen fathoms near ships. London and other cities report political moves against Jews, plans to exhume Shakespeare mayors, and Arctic expedition outcomes while Dane and Norwegian signals arrive about international events and ship losses.
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Weatestier
Sunde
Tjiringin
Rumors on Army Headquarters Move to Chicago or Leavenworth
The piece reports speculative talk on moving the army headquarters from here to Chicago or Leavenworth following Gen Sheridan's tenure. Officials express uncertainty about appointments and stress Chicago remains key for rail links and supply, while some think the post could stay or move based on future officers.
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Artoy
Ity
War Department
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Port Leavenworth
Beridan
Geosheritan
suoMoer
Stervtan
Arthur
Lincoln
Chicago
Gen. Sheridan
Washington
Pope
Schutfeld Bas
Great Banks Storm Fatalities Reported At Sea
A New York Aug report from the Great Banks describes a violent storm sweeping eastward Sunday. About 180 men aboard 100 dories were lost as wreckage covered the sea. Captain Hillier notes many boats overturned and crews lost. The disaster follows wrecks from the fishing fleet as the gale drove dories from schooner decks.
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St. Johns
U.S
Great Banks
Trawis
Hillier
Prenet
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