George Ideas Rejected in Full State Labor Ticket Nomination
The Ohio Union Labor party met in Columbus July 4 5 and adopted a platform without the Henry George wing endorsing abolition of the fee system, state control of school books and other reforms. The ticket nominated consisted of Governor John Seitz Lieutenant Governor J F McDonald Supreme Judges T Q Cearter G W Tuttle Auditor C J Sutton Treasurer G M Hunter Attorney General William Paker and Board of Public Works Carl A Kader amid strong delegate enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Union Labor Party of
Ohio
Columbus
Henry George
Cincinna
Fife
John Seitz
Seneca County
J. F. McDonald
Clarke
T. QC Cearter
Hamilton
G. W. Tuttle
Lake
C. J. Sutton
Summit
G. M. Hunter
Stark
Illiam Paker
Licking
Enormous Attendance in Chicago Pennant Chase
Three July games in Chicago drew 36 000 fans as New York and Chicago clubs split a day double and a single day contest. Chicago won all three to rise from fourth to second, while Detroit remains first and Wisconsin Wolverines are cited as a challenge. Standings show New York and Philadelphia near top, with Baltimore and Louisville following in the pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Wolverines
Washington
Biwi
Indianapolis
Cincinnat
Louisville Episkeaene
Poe Vercent
Pasek Pi
Lovie
Baltimore
St. Louis
St Sivtgatle
Cleveland Oo
FitzGerald and Wil Shilladah Riot Leader Fined
A riot threat rose in Lincoln Nebraska as two streetcar track gangs clashed over possession of the street. Police arrested three leaders including John Fitzgerald President of the Irish National League of America and a stockholder in a rival firm. Fitzgerald was fined 16 cents and costs for flourishing a shillalah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish National League
Lincoln
Neb
John Fitzgerald
Irish National League of America
Flourishing & Shillalah
Utah polygamy clause eyed in statehood push
The Salt Lake constitutional convention adjourned with all Mormons in attendance and John T. Caine named permanent chairman. The draft constitution is expected to ban polygamy and include minority representation, while Gentiles split on statehood as a solution to Mormon tensions. Meanwhile Ohio Prohibition delegates met at Delaware nominating Sharp and others for state offices. In New York a jury found Jacob Sharp guilty of bribery after thirteen minutes deliberation, with sentencing set for July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Lth
Utah Commis
Salt Lake
John T. Caine
Congress
Utah
Delaware
Morris Sharp
Washin Court House
D. S. Mills
Wooster
Thomas Evans
R. Brown
Youngstown
John T. Moore
Jackson Court House
Gideon T. Stewart
Huron
Supreme Court
George T. Crow
Urbana
Abraham Teachout
Cleveland
Board of Public Works
Svente
Reilly
New York
Jacob Sharp
Sharp
Ury
Chefen
Barrett
Sierp
Fae Strictttorney
Stickney
Creditors Assignments and Market Fluctuations Reported
James M Edwards Co and Dick Middleton Co assign liabilities amid a week of mixed trade. The New York week notes stock liquidation in markets, steady earnings prospects, and a tranquil labor dispute in steel. Treasury debt figures show June declines and concrete shifts in gold and silver holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G Dun & Co
Sharp Ee
Isig
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New York Dispatch
Field
Manhattan
Fidelity Bank
Gouldl
Mr. Field
Mr. Gould
Atlantic Cable and Elevated
New York
Gould
Treasury
Jordan
Immigration Trends at New York Port Shifts Upward in 1883 to 1587
Immigration statistics from the New York port show a sharp rise in the first half of 1587 to 212 65, versus 148 707 in 1583. If the pace continues, total annual arrivals could approach 510 000, compared with 3 918 in 1886 at Castle Garden. Mountain Hood summit lit by red fire on July Fourth. seven Portland youths reportedly camped overnight at 12 720 feet. Pinkerton agents dispatched to Pennsylvania coke regions for potential siege. A Susquehanna church picnic roof collapse buries nine, with injuries risking fatalities.
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United States
Carkiouneaanse
Pckasucks Bninden Abeses
Treasury
U. S
Riecasnes
Port of
New York
Castle Garden
Mount Hood
Oregon
Portland
Pinkerton
Pennsylvania
Susquehanns
St. John’s Catholic Church
Jefferson
James River
Sam
Kentucky
Prince and Hardship in Crown Prince's Throat Surgery
London reports Dr Morell Mackenzie removed most of the growth from the German Crown Prince’s throat. Despite improvement, a severe cold and congestion follow, swallowing difficult, operations paused for weeks, with care deemed essential. Also notes political dispatches on Irish coercion bill pledges, laborer deputation, and Rome’s excommunication order for Dr Mc Glynn.
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London
Morell Mackenzie
Jarnyx
Mackenzie
Maurice Healy
London News
Balfour
House
Mons
United States
Ireland
England
Rome
New York
McGlynn
Multiple National Figures Die In Quick Succession At Homes
Obituaries report former Governor Morrill of Me dead at home July 4 after several days illness, Bishop Shorter of Wilberforce Ohio dies suddenly, ex State Superintendent Smyth dies at Albany, Benedict Kretis alleged fraud claimant threatening to harm President Cleveland, Luke Poland dies in Waterville of apoplexy born Chittenden County Vermont November 1 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Au- Me
Mr. Morrill
James A. Shorter
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilberforce
Ohio
John F Smyth
Albany
Benedict Kretis
Cleveland
St. Johnsbury
Luke P. Poland
Waterville
Chittenden County
Vermont
Ten in family die from smoke in Cuba blaze
A Cuban family of ten suffocated when smoke from a fire in their home sent eight children, the wife, and the father to their deaths after the father used leaf-tobacco on the coals as a guard against small-pox. In New York City a paper warehouse owned by J. Preble & Co. at Franklin and White streets burned, causing losses exceeding 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
J. Preble & Co
Franklin and
White Streets
New York
Demurrer Filed in San Francisco Case Involving Kissane
The Chemical National Bank of New York has pressed a suit revived by Kissane alias W K Rogers. Kissane’s demurrer argues the action is barred by statute of limitations and lack of NY legal action, asking the court to dismiss. Also notes general labor and political items from Philadelphia and national dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kissane
W. K. Rogers
San Francisco
Chemical National Bank of New York
Kissane
State of
New York
Lynchings and killings follow Oak Ridge riot in Kentucky
New Orleans dispatch details a June riot after a prisoner was taken to jail near Oak Ridge. Thirteen Black men and one white man were killed, with several others wounded. Subsequent hangings occurred, and additional captures and executions followed as mobs sought to punish those involved.
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Oak Ridge
New Orleans
G. W. Higgin
John Conger
Gardner
Baker
Jerry Baldwin
Ban Idee
Oak
Megroes
Ameadn
Jim McElroy
Henderson
William Hart
Albert Turner
Jennie Bowman
Louisville
No Sitting Bull Present at Custer Battle Say Indian Chiefs
J M T reports from the field of the Little Horn that Sitting Bull did not fight at the battle. Gall and Curley the Crow scout provide details of the village and the retreat, noting Indians outnumbered the whites and that Custer divided his forces.
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Custer
New York
United States
Little Horn River
Fort Custer
Big Horn Range
Maj. Reno
Reis
Little Horn Valley
Sitting Bull
Indias
Sitting Bulls
Gall
Little Horn
Calhoun
George
Treasury
Questoning Curley
Reno
Man and horse who sits when touched becomes fish setter tale
A horse that sits on command in the flank frustrates a buyer until a sportsman learns the animal sets birds and fish. They ride to hunt partridges, the horse sits when heels touch, and later in water the horse sinks and the man laments the wet ride. The twist reveals the horse is trained to set both birds and fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Life expectancy table at 25 years mirrors London insurer data
The document presents a life expectancy table for age 25 with figures aligning to a long established London life insurance firm. It lists several age points and expected remaining years, indicating a strong match to the insurer's experience and standard mortality assumptions of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Bago
Usacen
Nk Bae
Tornado Patterns Mapped By Finley Reveals Regional Dangers
Lieut John P Finley signals service maps 1867 tornados from 1682 to 1886 showing western regions spared by mountains while Mississippi Valley regions suffer most. Findings note coast areas near Gulf and Atlantic see fewer twisters due to oceanic temperature balance and warn of undercounting deaths and damages. The study highlights potential for tornado insurance pricing and long term predictive value with a growing network of volunteers.
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Washington
John P. Finley
Signal Service
United States Army
Lieut. Finley
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
H. A. Hazen
Atlantic Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Georgia
Alabama
Michigan
Lake Michi
New York
Connecticut River Valley
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Delaware
Delaware River
Trenton
N. J
Erie
Ontario
Mississippi
Finley
United States
Lieut. Finler
Man's Rights Versus Women Voting Debate
A satirical stance questions women’s suffrage and predicts chaos if women gain voting rights. The piece imagines male voters losing leisure, facing stricter conduct, and jokes about pestering saloonkeepers and perfumed breath at polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords of Creation
Changing notions of marriage in American law
F J Stimson argues in Scribner's Magazine that marriage increasingly resembles a flexible civil contract rather than a fixed patriarchal institution. He notes state variations on spousal duties, property rights, and the ease of marriage while highlighting stricter penalties for offenses against marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dakota
New Mexico
Lousiana
Oregon
Washington Territory
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Georgia
F. J. Stimson
Sribner’s Magazine
St Jacobs Oil Praised By Englishman Sir Roger Ticnporne
Sir Roger Ticnporne of England says rheumatism vanished after using St Jacobs Oil and urges others to try it. The product is sold by druggists and dealers everywhere.
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Roger Ticnporne
England
R. S. Wirnens
Fair Lawn Kentucky
J Cairnews
Pac Coast
Hore
Ancient Pompeii Tomb Street Unearthed Near Amphitheater
A well in a vineyard reveals a street of tombs about a thousand feet east of Pompeii's amphitheater. The tombs, largely inscribed in red, may date to Julius Caesar and Tiberius and are described as serving as a roadside newspaper. The dig proceeds slowly due to lack of funds.
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Rete
Nocera
Pompeii
Julius Casar
Tiberius
Pergamon
Solomon
Jerusalem
Fortify Health with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a proven safeguard against malaria and fever in miasma regions. It claims long trial success over a third of a century, emphasizing stomach toning and liver stimulation as benefits amid tropical and temperate illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Tropics
Yankee soldier wounded in Sheridan's valley fight
An eye witness account from Henry W. Flournoy recalls a Confederate cavalry charge during Sheridan's valley raid. A solitary Union rider fired on the Confederate horsemen, wounding Flournoy in the neck before the Yankee was overwhelmed by a nearby skirmish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Flournoy
The
Commonwealth
Valley of
Virginia
Sheridan
Richmond
Oldest Known Race Unearthed in Belgian Cave Skeletons
Two skeletons found months ago in a Belgian cave near the Orneau appear to be the oldest known race in distinct records. The prehistoric pair were short and thick with broad shoulders and a long narrow head, featuring an extremely low forehead. They lived with mammoths and inhabited the region before the great ice age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orneau
Belgium
Minstrel Show Echoes as Audiences Stay Calm
Newspaper reads passively on a page as entertainment evolves with lingering interest in minstrel performances despite shifts in cultural trends. The text notes a public fondness for such acts while signaling changing times and tastes in entertainment.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An advertisement claims Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery helps consumption and related lung diseases. It promises a complete treatise on consumption with stamps sent to the World’s Medical Association at 663 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R V. Pierce
World's Medical Association
Main Street
Rh. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Vermilion woman praises Dr Harter's Iron Tonic
Mrs. Eliza Ann Smith of Vermilion Erie County Ohio reports that Dr Harter's Iron Tonic cured her irregularities after physicians and other remedies failed she says it is the best medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Ann Smith
Vermillion, Erie Co
Ohio
Isaac Thompson
Merita
John L. Thompson, Sons & Co
Troy
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Telegraph
Ohio Union Labor. Convention
James M. Edwards & Co
Dick, Middleton & Co
Tobacco Works
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
Order
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Dr. McGlynn
General Board
Chisago
Lynn
Ripper
Frey
Baldwin
Fair Grounds
Pickett
Gettysburg
Burns
Tammany Society of
Fitzhugh Lee
Cox
OatTs
Owen
Milwaukee
Louis
Warerat
Toledo
Weveee
Uae
Caiegenstende Neat
Thdearapoles
Nereyrsee
ST Liberty
Gal
Peno
Benteen
Penteen
Terry
Gibbon
Horn Rivers
Seventh Cavalry
Cyclone Statistics
Pierce
Poole
Ussay
Dublin
Joe
Dublie
Starboard
Snarley
Calisaya
Heard
Hood
F. H. Adams
New Hartford
Conn
C. L. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
J. Beephens
Lebanon
Irewster Safety Rein Holder Co
Holly
Mick
Rtineas
Ncannan
Sara An
Tansili
C. C. Chalmers
Smithfield
BR. W. Tansill & Coo
Wwew
Wnrree
Wwe
Rensoir
Lord & Thomas
Terelley Kidders
Jens Pastilles
Wairris
Chichester
Maik
Armani Iene
Smith
Bricht
J. E. Smite & CO
LovurIrm
Ana
JOB Printing Press
Ourtle
Ancinnati,o.ms
Pensions
Sscbanss Buceeeik
Texas
Afntiana
Masied Ard Oil Company
Chicago Newspaper Union
Franklin Street
Procter & Gamble
Lenox
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