Colorow's Braves Drive Settlers From West Farms
Reports from Hawzime Wisconsin describe a militia escort and a town under siege as Colorow’s force appears to move on Meeker. Tensions rise as settlers abandon homes and seek safety while Ute and allied bands rally from nearby agencies. Runners relay warnings to Colorado and Wyoming camps as news of a potential decisive battle spreads.
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Hawzime
Wis
Maker
Meeker
Colorow
Hasine
Bies
Bear
Snake Rivers
Dent
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
White River
Te Campa
Yellow Jacket Pass
Sanday
Duncan Blair
Sealing schooners seized by the Rush near Alaska
Steamer St Paul reports a series of seizures by the revenue cutter Rush from July 4 to August 7. British and American schooners including Lilly B Angel Bods American Ella Alfred Adams and others carried 197 to 380 seal skins. Total value estimated around 1,000. Captain Alfred Tunis killed just before Angel Dodly seized. Lottie Fair Gehl and others pursued on Priulos lands as St Paul headed to San Francisco.
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Ercere
Alaska
Ras Francisca
St Paul
Sea Aviay
Rush
Shepi UN Luy
Treasury Devil
Ean
Lilly
Angel Bods
Ella
Sumani
Alfred Adams
Britbk
Lyde
Angel Dodly
Alfred N. Tunis
Omaluski
Lusk
Sitka
Wilt
Discretion in Pacific Railway Expenditure Case
August 14 report on President telegraphing Chairman Pattison to use discretion in accounting for expenditures by the Pacific railroad commission. Legal question whether the commission had power and if funds were used for influencing legislation. Stamford’s counsel argue California state corporation issue and constitutional limits. Justice Field and U S Supreme Court hearing over commission authority. Penned by parties, with hearings in Philadelphia and San Francisco resuming if needed.
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National
Ietecaton
Stamford
Cunteal Pacific
California
Congress
Justice Field
United States Supreme Court
Nits Uy
Pattison
Pacific Railroad Commission
Philadelphia
Anderson
Little
United States Court
Stanford
San Francisco
Peculiar Case Involving Habeas Corpus Writ In Tennessee
Ed P Johnson challenged a parole rebate law claiming good time served. A habeas corpus petition led to Johnson's release, reversed by the supreme court, and Johnson was tracked by police across cities including Louisville and Cincinnati before a new detention attempt occurred.
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Althon
Aljen
Jolson
Tie
Supreme Court
Devison
Johnson
Herrigan
Louis- Ville
Chief Whalen
Louis- Wie
Whalen
Inetonati
Senator Morgan on Civil Service Reform in New York
Alabama senator Morgan spoke in New York on civil service reform and Indian affairs. He praised Cleveland, discussed Alabama support, and noted iron industry growth. Augusta invited President Cleveland to visit on his Atlanta trip, sending a formal 1887 plea from city leaders.
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Morgan
New York
Alabama
Heiss
Senate
Dawes
Wil
Far West
Uncle Sam
St. Janes
Clare- Javad
Cleveland
Jacko
Pennsylvania
Europe
Birningham
Georgia
Nee Brees
Cabinet Meeting Considers Floating Batteries for Coast Defense
Washington notes describe a cabinet meeting at the White House with Secretaries Bayard and Fairchild present. The discussants focused on the Canadian Isher system finances and a naval appropriation clause for floating batteries or rams, with a cap of 2,000,000 for ship costs excluding armament. A naval officers board was appointed to implement the clause and meet by September.
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Washington
Lme
the Ciy
Oakview
White House
Bayard
Fairchild
Secretary of the Navy
Folluwing
Converse
Mactice
Bowles
Ison
Proceedings of the United Labor Convention at Syracuse
The United Labor Convention at Syracuse Ayracese North Carolina met on August 14. The credentials committee reported after a long session with a strong anti delegate sentiment and a minority socialist report. Debate was heated, adjourned for a three hour recess, then ended with adoption of the majority report and the selection of John Mc Mackin of New York for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Convention
Syracuse
Ayracese
N. C
Committee On Credentials
Seaion
Ela Incul
Commine
John McMackin
New York
Rice Fields Devastated by Flood Threaten Crop Failure
From Savannah to St Paul region reports describe rising waters and wind-driven erosion striking rice crops. Farmers fear total failure as tides, full moon, and strong currents push water levels higher, threatening plantations and livelihoods. A separate note from St Paul on August 18 warns of anxious searches for the US revenue cutter Bear, missing after a voyage north.
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Savannan
Specia
Vanvinkler
Ita Haieht
St. Paut
Onmalaake
United States
Runaway Trains Stop After Fatal Crash and Injuries
Coroner holds inquest into the Baltimore and Ohio V derailment near Washington. Engineer killed. air brakes failed, hand braking ineffective as speeds neared sixty. Fireman James W. Smith reports attempting to use hand brakes while the engine plunged into a curve. Other incidents include a Milford freight derailment where brakes failed and a locomotive sank into a meadow.
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Wasernaron
Patterson
Baltimore and Ohio
Othara
James W. Smith
Providence Hospital
Queenstown
Washington
Ife
Wossackerr
R.I
Milford
Boston and Albany
Mass
Train wreck near Alliance injures several on Fort Wayne line
A Fort Wayne freight mishap near Alliance Ohio delayed a passenger train. A Toledo sleeping car overturned and a porter was killed. Two Chicago sleepers derailed and were later re-railed. Other passengers suffered serious but non fatal injuries amid the wreck.
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Fort Wayne
Alliance
Ohio
Albany
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Chicago
Toledo
Bayard
Coroner's Jury Clears Railroad Company in Eme Chatsworth Crash
August 18 report from Cuarnworrs JH states the coroner's jury exonerates the railroad company for the Chatsworth accident. Foreman Timothy Coughlan is held for grand jury while blame centers on six hours lack of track patrol and nearby grass fires. One more victim dies, total verified deaths 79. Separate verdicts issued for each victim. Reports of train wrecking attempts and other wrecks in nearby towns are noted.
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Cuarnworrs
Timothy Coughlan
Troudan
Timothy Conghian
Pontiac
Livingston County
Fanbory
Foton Waters
Catamagus
N.Y
Peoria
Notorious Ick Busteed Reappears Amid Unenviable Circumstances
A sprawling, fragmented report chronicles the reemergence of Richard Busteed in divorce intrigue linked to his father ex judge Richerd a. It notes the elder man’s Jamaica residence sale for 20000, his prior federal judgeship in Alabama, and the tension surrounding a potential suit brought by Mrs. Busteed. Also included are accounts of a Sumter assault case, an elevator tragedy in New York, and various other mid to late 19th century incidents across cities, with names and places sketched amid jittery public mood.
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Georgia Mott
Big Herning
Richard Busteed
United States
Richerda
Mra
Busteed
Young Busteed
Judge Busteed
Jamaica, 1
Alabama
Thirty-eighth Street
Parnell Attacks Government Over Land Bill Moves
The article notes Parnell’s denunciation of the government over the land bill and town park amendments. It reports debates in the House of Commons and Lords, Balfour’s stance, Healy’s tenant rights push, and party reactions. It cites Lord Cadogan’s revision, clotsure votes, and public press commentary on the drama surrounding land reform measures.
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Lowpay
The
Daily News
Irish National League
Lonpor
William Henry Smith
House of Commons
Sabiet
Swithh
Iithe
Coschen
Trish Constabulary
William Vernon Harcourt
Balfour
Ireland
House of Towns
House of Lords
Iriah Guardian
Timothy Healy
Birmingham
Chamberlin
House of Lord
Healy
Town Park
William Vernon Warcourt
Smith
Gibson
Earl Cadogan
Parnell
Cowper
Mr. Parnell
Addiiton
Mr. Smith
Baliur
Dierment
Je Bon Parks
Messim
Chamberlain
Colling
Denix
United Ireland
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
National League
Jorda
Premier Qhonka Advocates Tax Shift to Fund Better Distribution
The premier for Work of the Parrs spoke during a parliamentary session on Projected I Meematt tos fdenlar and the scheme for a better distribution of resources. He urged new taxes and sale of spirituous liquors, promising government action while signaling possible resignation if required. The stance aimed to separate powers and address the budget.
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Parrs
Mior
Russia Holds Turkey Responsible for Berlin Treaty Violation
August 18 reports from Moscow and London warn that Russia demands Turkey be held accountable for violating the Berlin Treaty and occupying Trebizond. The Berlin Gazette and Standard call Ferdinand reckless and warn of possible pressure on Britain, Austria, and Italy if order does not return.
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Russia
Turkey
Moscowi Gazette
Bulgaria
Trebizonde
Journal de St. Peters
Berlin Det
Ferdinand
Saya
Losnon
Prince Ferdinand
Ion
England
Austia
Italy
Baseball Yesterday Scores and Oddities Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati 3 over Louisville 10 in a high offense clash, Cincinnati 4 Louisville 3, and Chicago over Pittsburgh 3 to 0. Mixed errors and base hits peppered the box scores with scattered big innings and unusual plays noted in the day’s reports.
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Gnciknal
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Aalgmore
Balthaots
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Slilitia
Ren
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Augustay'Ga
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Grover Clove
Jane
Uav Republic
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Grog Barnes
J. Rooney
Eugene Muster
L. Robertson
Josiah Male Jes
Jobat
J. Cohen
Breedenburg
Puln
Patrick Walsh
Augusta Exchange
Jos
Tubin
Crane
W. CU. Sibley
GW. Curwite
W. ¥. Alexander
Wasmington
EME
Chatsworth
Curiaco
St Might
Belvidere
Ill
Scenie
Callide
eCitesae
Angunt
Niporyie
Athe el Tana Thia
Sumter
John Nettles
Mutiple
G. Seidenberg & Co
Merfertreet
John O'Neill
Jana Lynch
O'Neil
Lizzie Dougherty
Penen
City of Mexico
Mexico
Calera
San Juan del Rio
Jelmaco
Fifteenth Regiment
Taltare
Carcano
Pinatson & Co
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Monroe Streets
First National Bank of Chicago
Garfield National Bank of New York
City
Gorham Manufacturing Company
E.S. Tolbrook
Garfield Bank of
New York City
Holbrook
Jake Sharp
Jacob Sharp
Ludlow Street
Blusio
Jarner
Romain
Moxtaominky
Ala
Garner
Dukes
Wetumpka Road
Wiley Ringetaff
Sam Reynolds
Reynolds
Keim
Jesse Dukes
Ereusauam
Jusse Dukes
Montgomery
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King
Zima
Castraxooas
Tenn
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Gharp
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Knoxvirng
Davis Adkins
John Mahaffey
Hen
Hen Mahaffey
Adits
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Hanlan
Australis
Fowler
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Sharon Station
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Southern Furniture Dealers
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Aryse
Aiggaat Path Secon Dealers of Georgia
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Esiuaip
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Waser
Commons
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Hartington
Wiseacres
Tels
Lorda
Gaucy
Davitt
Corey
Michael Davitt
Cashel
Baltimore
County Cork
Wes
Hieself
Londa
Parr
Ferron
Alps
Ergamtier
Journal Des Dobaig
Dod Goa
E Rowe
Monmouth
Monmouth Parks
Staund
Inet Aaute
Luna Brown
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Arished
Lina Brown
Look Makers
Tiead
Almy
Vine
Connemara
Euport
Ureeiann Tind
Slumber Sen
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