Gresham Rumors Stir Over Postmaster Fate
In New York and Washington rumors swirl about James Gresham possibly staying in his role and about bids to appoint a new postmaster general. Reports claim a reshuffle would move McDonald to a higher post, with Walker and Flatton also affected. The Star and others deny solid details, while observers note political maneuvering around the department. The chatter extends to Brooklyn and New York campaigns with reactions from Blaine supporters and rival figures shaping the timing and personnel of potential appointments.
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Gresham
Judes Drummond
Hiatton Ia
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Flatton
Star
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McDonald
Grestain
Greshfen
My. Bhaine
Vee Tavey
Anguat SoAt
Yale Nai Bank
Thames National Bank of
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Blaine
Ate National Bank
Uenate
New York
Ali. Phelps
Richams
City National Bank of New York
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Milpa
Phopa
Claine
Blaie
Nominations for Congress Across Several Districts
A compilation of delegate action and nominations from multiple states. Democratic and Republican conventions renominate candidates for Congress in districts including the twelfth in Quincy, the thirteenth in Br, Louis, and other areas. Several districts report acclamations, near-simultaneous nominations, and adjustments in presidential elector selections.
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Congress
Quincy
Twelfth
J. M. Riggs
Petravines
Charles N. Brumm
Uineann
Thirteenth
James M. Taylor
Br. Louis
Thirteenth District
W. N. Wade
W. S. Hatch
Warraou
PD. 1
Wing
Mount Varavu
Timothy Bhaw, Jr
Biddeford
Cleaves
Isaac F. Quimby
Sacarappa
The Crimes of a Day in Kentucky Feud and Shootings
August 5 reports from Lovrerorpsvinie and Monkurap detail a violent day. In Lovrerorpsvinie a quarrel over an election escalates to a 50 to 60 shot exchange wounding Burr Dean and Prout Beards, with a horse killed and two other men hurt. Nearby at Braldeveville a feud erupts when John Barebell and son kill James Rakes and wound another, amid a stone attack and a pistol volley. In Monkurap a fight between Wm. Trumbo and H. G. Price leads to Price wounded, Selomion Bradley killed, and Ed Mimmerman fatally wounded while others are hurt. shooting incidence unclear as to assailant. Officers pursue Burchells in a related family feud context.
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Lovrerorpsvinie
Burr Dean
Prout Bearda
Bralfordeville
John Barebell
James Weylaid
James Rakes
Ton Rakes
Jol Burchell
Jan Raley
Burchells
Monkurap
Wm. Trumbo
If. G. Price
Selomion Bradley
Ed’ Mimmerman
John Martin
Allen Sutton
Bradley
Thrashed by a neighbor during an attempted entry
A Long Island farmer, John Tilrdwell of Quineck, was beaten by neighbor Thomas Slaydeck after mistaking him for his own hen. Tilrdwell sustained several broken ribs. the incident follows recent farm intruder outrages. Reports also mention a string of violent episodes across various towns, including a suicide note and a fatal knife wound near Clinton Alabama.
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Long Island
Viney
John Tilrdwell
Quineck
Gleneave
Thomas Slaydeck
Mar. Claydock
Tiford
Til- Tord
Jur
Uyater Bay
St. Luca
St. Louis
Jalina Muartini
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Merried Worn
Long Uierberger
Sie
Laying of Bartholdi Pedestal Stone Amid Rainy Delay
A crowd of about 510 gathered at Bedloo Island for the corner stone ceremony of the Statue of Liberty pedestal. Heavy rain forced the postponement, guards from Fifth Artillery stood watch, and notable figures from U S and French circles attended, though Newark and New Bedford officials sent no reply to invitations. The event featured Masome ceremonies and nationwide band music.
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Bartholdi
Redliva’s Island
Bedtoo's Island
Fifth Artillery
Henry F. Spaulding
Cyrus W. Field
S. B. Chittenden
Eugene Kelly
Richard M. Hunt
Henry M. Field
Theophilus O'Leary
Brooklyn
Waynes
Newark
N. 1
Wilson
New Bedford
Maso
Comptoller
H. Grant
New Maven
Springfield
Providence
Anl
Texas Fever Quarantine Proposed Amid Cattle Illness
State veterinarian Dr. Pearen proposed a broad quarantine from now to September first after a post mortem found splenick fever traces in cattle in Chicago. He urged shutting rail and transport links from the scheduled districts unless shipments carry a clean bill of health and originate from uninfected belts within 60 days. Dispatches from Topeka report fever in Ellis county prompting immediate quarantine orders and investigation. Montana governor Crosby also ordered quarantine on northern cattle imports by rail.
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Nols
Pearen
Hag
Texas
Chicago
Paaren
Southwastern
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabia
Florida
Mississippi
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Tennessee
Kansas
Missouri
Se. Loris
Topeka
Ellis County
Ciovernor Glick
Annte
Henry
Mont
Crosby
Cntire
Montana
Commotion in Savannah Ends with Dead Body Found
In Lawsyway Georgia on August 3 a disturbance at a store led to Albert Allen being captured after a clash with patrons. A dead body was later found floating in the river near Fort Oglethorpe, identified only as unknown. police investigations were ongoing.
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Bathor
New York
Peter Donnelly
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
Ned
Donnelly
Tonnelly
Lawsyway
Robertsville
Albert Allen
Pitts
Imeeit
Mitts
Ike
Cruid
Gallagher
Fort Oglethorps
Fort Jackson
The Nivel Workers Convention Opens in Picrancnu
August 3 reports the ninth annual Amalgamated association of iron and steel workers meeting with about 200 delegates. Vice-President Keeny gave a welcome and urged unity and strong rights for capital. President Weikns echoed conservative aims and urged broad view of labor relations.
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Nivel Workers
Picrancnu
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Dornins
Keeny
Civini
Weikns
Franchises, Lords, and Cholera Dominate August News
In Lexpos Birmingham rally of 20 000 supported franchise reform with Bright and Chamberlain biting at Lords power. Cholera cases surge in Marseilles and European ports as France China tensions rise. Paris and London report naval and diplomatic moves. British finance debates about Gordon relief plan continue.
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Birmingham
Bingley Hall
John Bright
Josaph Chamberlain
Board of Trade
Bright
House of Lords
Temple of Honor
Temple of Merit
Mr. Bright
England
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Mareilles
Marseilles
Toulon
Geneva
Té-Ay
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S J. Mundoir
Lasine
Ousasio
Villa Franca
Cairo
Montematte
Sebonga
Sessen
M. Patenotry
Fooehow
Admiral Courbet
Marquis Taeng
Earl Granville
London
Charest
Siecle
Kee Lung
China
Formosa
Versaillee
M. Dauphin
M. Ferry
Twuek
Lexsex
Nottingham
Parneles Bengast
Bolton
Parnell
Dublin United Ireland
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Fire losses and incidents sweep across cities in brief notices
The Fire Record reports several large and small blazes from August events. Philadelphia ferries and Jersey City railroad facilities suffer multi‑hundred thousand dollar losses, insured, with limited travel disruption. Baldwin works fire totals near 150k, likewise insured. Other fires strike Greensville Mississippi, Akron Ohio, and San Francisco. Yellow fever controls extend to跨 trains entering the U.S. Actress Lily Spencer seeks alimony while Langtry plans a U.S. return.
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Lack
Piersnane
Lilian Spencer
Edward Clayburg
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