Omaha Police Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
August 16 report from Lincoln says Chief Norval and Judges Harrison and Post discuss police board controversy in Omaha. Court will hear arguments if factions deem acceptable by August 22, with briefs due tomorrow and oral arguments possible between August 20 and 22. Fire and police commissioners' officials Brown and McCulloch attend, noting Catholic affiliations and the new civil service act in Chicago.
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MORRISON LOOMS IN SILVER DEMOCRATS RACE
Morrison supporters dominate talks at Morrison conference as silver and free coinage debates intensify. Democratic consistency, party orthodoxy, and a potential conservative nominee are debated amid pressure from both silver and gold factions.
Blackburn Seen Winning Senate Seat in Kentucky Primaries
Returns indicate Senator Joe Blackburn has enough pledges to secure re election if the next legislature cooperates. Owensboro primary boosted Blackburn loyalist Alexander Tompkins, and western Kentucky support dominates. Opponents say many nominees are “sound money” and may oppose his free silver stance while a Republican legislature or Governor Brown could jeopardize his bid.
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Joe Blackburn
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Governor Evans threatens police takeover in Charleston
Governor Evans warned he will establish the metropolitan police system in Charleston within sixty days if current police conduct does not change. Chief Martin of Charleston met with the governor, who said the force is not fully under his control to curb liquor sales, though he is satisfied with the chief's efforts.
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Yellow Fever Outbreak Reported in Cuba and Smallpox Quarantine
Washington reports yellow fever rising in Santiago Espirito and other areas of Cuba. A separate note from Kagig Pass, Texas, notes Negro colonists returning from Mexico under quarantine for smallpox. To date 181 cases and 31 deaths, with most cases mild and good medical care.
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Santiago Espirito
Kagig Pass
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Mrexi
Yellow Fever Death on Swinburne Island
Burt Hyde died of yellow fever after transfer from Hoffman Island to Swinburne Island hospital. He had arrived from Havana on the Seneca and failed to show acclimation papers, prompting quarantine and observation before illness worsened to his death shortly after 3 pm. His family in Rockville, Connecticut, will be notified by Health Officer Doty.
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Burt FB. Hyde
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Colored Republican Convention Call Draws Color Leaders
James W. Yee, president of the National Republican Vigilant Association, reports eighteen states and forty two colored Republican clubs have replied to a Baltimore October 9 convention call. Delegates will include state groups plus regular delegates, to plan organization and solidify the colored vote amid Democratic competition. It is anticipated to be the largest gathering of colored men in years.
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National Repubican Viigilant Association
ENGLISHMEN FAVOR IT MEETING SEEKS MONETARY CONFERENCE
A London meeting of Commons members allied with the currency issue formed to promote an international monetary conference in line with Robert L Everett's motion. The plan includes parliamentary committee to press the government to cooperate with other powers. In Washington, President appointed Charles B Simonton of Tennessee as U S district attorney for the western district of Tennessee.
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Ransom to Mexico Post Declared Vacant by Legal Ruling
Washington August 16 1895 Holmes Conrad acting attorney general sustained auditor Holcomb's finding that Matt W Ransom North Carolina senator until 1895 cannot hold or be paid as minister to Mexico due to constitutional ban on civil offices created or salary increased during his senatorial term. Ransom's salary of 17500 a year was questioned after the diplomatic bill raised the post from second class to first class. He remained in office only until the issue was resolved and President Cleveland may reappoint him.
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Courtroom Brawl in Athens Will Contest Sparks Contempt Charges
In Athens Tennessee a sensational will contest erupted in open court as Colonel T. M. Burkett and W. L. Kinser fought. Burkett, representing Mrs. Cone, accused Seesta Ware, now Kinser, of dishonor. Kinser retaliated, Burkett was beaten, and both lawyers face contempt proceedings.
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Durant Case Delayed as Judge Murphys Adjourns
In San Francisco Judge Murphy adjourned court until Monday with no juror secured. Durant appeared nervous, then composed with his attorneys. A new witness, Mrs. Leak of Emanuel church, claims to have seen Durant and Blanche Lamont enter the church on April 30, linking Durant to the disappearance case.
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Watt Reed Fires At Wynn In Missouri Courtroom
In Platte City circuit court Watt Reed shot and fatally wounded Newton Wynn during a trial begun on change of venue from Clinton county. Reed, who faced Reed on separate charges, fired after an insult to Wynn's son provoked a reaction. Reed was arrested.
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Swallow Acquitted In Self Defense In Indian Feud
In Black River Falls Wisconsin August 16 Jim Swallow was discharged by Judge Barclay on self defense grounds for fatally wounding George Blackhawk son of the famed chief. The dispute arose over a maiden Eagle Woman and led to a May clash on the city outskirts with hunting knives. Blackhawk died days later. Swallow escaped unhurt. Old Chief Blackhawk vows the killer must die under tribal law.
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Foul Play Suspected In Fatal Memphis House Fire
In Arlington near Memphis, Mrs Callie Harrell and her two daughters perished when their loghouse burned last night. A man sleeping near the rear fled unharmed as authorities deployed bloodhounds. suspected foul play prompted sheriff’s rapid response.
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City of Macon Collides and Sinks Schooner on Delaware
Philadelphia dispatch reports the steamship City of Macon, nearing its Philadelphia dock, struck a three masted schooner and sank her within five minutes. Col. A J West of Atlanta, on the Macon, witnessed the collision. Sailors deserted the sinking ship, but the City of Macon proceeded to Christian Street Wharf and planned rail shipment of cargo. The schooner’s crew escaped in a yawl as the vessel sank. The Macon operates between Savannah and Boston under Ocean Steamship Company.
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Savannah
Redmonds Amendments on Ireland Policy Rejected in Commons
In the House of Commons today under secretary Curzon said it was not wise to seek money compensation for Chinese missionaries until punishing the guilty. The address in reply to the queen's speech was debated. Redmond's amendment for Irish home rule and land reform was rejected 237 to 123. Dillon's amendment demanded immediate judicial rent reform. others proposed amnesty for political prisoners. Wolseley to succeed Cambridge as commander in chief with limited powers.
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Timothy Harrington
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Morey
Balfour
Asquith
Christianity Holds Its Ground In Letter To Scientist
London August 16 Mr Gladstone, thanking the scientist author, says Christianity does not need science yet acknowledges its benefits and asserts Christianity stands firm as it ever did. Brussels August 16 The international parliamentary arbitration congress concludes its session in Brussels and announces the next meeting will be at Buda Pesth. King Leopold in
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International Arbitration Congress
Brussels
International Parliamentary Arbitration Congress
Buda-Pesth
Leopold
Train Load of Government Troops Killed
News from Havana and Santa Clara reports a railway massacre as dynamite exploded on Bolandron bridge destroying an entire train carrying light soldiers, engineers, and Jesus del Monte volunteers. Few escaped death amid a rebel assault and ongoing clashes across Cienfuegos and Sagua districts.
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Venezuelan official denies revolution fears on voyage to New York
Dr Lucio Pulido Venezuelan secretary of state arrives aboard the Philadelphia from Puerto Cabello and La Guayra. He says Venezuela is peaceful and prosperous under General Crespo, rejects reports of upheaval, notes concessions to an American syndicate, and asserts no gunboat exchange with Britain. He cites Curacao movement led by Dr Rafael Paulls as failing to gain support. Pulido seeks health at Saratoga after visiting New York.
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Battle in Ecuador Drives Loyalist Forces in Rio Bamba
A Panamanian cable report says Guayaquil patriots defeated the enemy near Gatazo after hours of fighting. General Vernaza's troops failed to prevent Ju from uniting with General Alfaro. General Sarasti remains at Rio Bamba with about 400 veterans, while Quito’s government reports 100 prisoners including former minister Lizarra Bura.
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Bulgarians Kill 100 Villagers in Janakil Attack
Reported from Sofia that August 11 saw Bulgarians attack the village of Janakil in Kilidjall district, killing about 100 villagers and wounding no women or children, while insurgents lost ten men.
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Excitement in Rome as anarchist bomb explodes
A bomb blast on the staircase of the French consulate in Ancona causes a great panic and building damage but no serious injuries. Authorities suspect protest against Caseris execution. Earlier, arrests were made for posting anarchist manifestos as tensions rise across Europe.
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Mob breaks into home and nearly kills man in Barnwell county
Charleston August 16 Special. Reports from Barnwell county detail whitecapping raids led by alleged leaders in the area. Cyrus Davis, a colored man, was severely whipped with wounds lit, left in woods. George Carroll, white, was beaten during a mob raid on his home. Carroll and his family injured. thirty suspects arrested, alibi claims emerge. No political motive cited. source notes ongoing mob violence with both races affected.
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Horrible Accident as Train Hits Car with Carbolic Acid
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train collided with a freight car carrying carbolic acid one mile north of Aurora Illinois. Seven people died or were fatally injured including ten year old Tom Hosh and Charles Chilvers. Multiple passengers are injured while the crew survived. An unlocked switch and prior switching operations are blamed for the crash.
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Charles Chilvers
Fred Robinson
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Nancy Smith
Chicago
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William Parrell
Doctors Clash In Office Shootout Ends In Double Death
In Portland Oregon today a violent confrontation inside Dr H R Holmes office in the Dekum building left both physicians dead. Dr H H Holmes was fatally wounded while Dr Robert X Ausplund was shot multiple times. Ausplund claimed Holmes had pursued him for years and ruined him after a disputed operation drew sharp criticism.
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Holmes
Ausplund
Inquest Opened Into Ireland Building Disaster Fatalities
New York August 16 coroner Fitz Patrick presides over an inquest into the deaths of sixteen men from the West Broadway and West Third street Ireland building collapse. A jury of experts hears evidence on the disaster cause, with Assistant District Attorney Miller present. proceedings expected to extend over several days.
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Miller
Train Blast Kills Six Men in Clearfield County
A blast on the Pittsburg and Eastern railroad near Binat Altoona Pennsylvania at about 4 pm today killed six men and left many more badly injured. Details are scarce and hometown officials have not released full particulars.
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