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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1883

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DROWNED AT Tivoli in Calamitous River Outing

A terrible accident at Northpoint Tivoli on the Patapsco river yesterday night left estimated 60 to 70 people dead. The barge Cockade City struck the pier end while crowds pressed to enter, tipping into ten foot deep water as darkness hindered rescue efforts. Sixty five bodies identified by noon, many women and children among the dead.

Bachmont Northpoint Tivoli Patapsco North- Point Holly Grove Amanda Powell Henderson's Wharf John MedArany John McArany Grouch Thomea McLaughlin Keller Rebecca Erman Belle Mary Burns Kate Colbert Laura Swearer Maggie Thompson Maggie Burna Wilhelmina William Agnes Feehan Mary Newman Mary McGinn Mary Spies Rosa McBride Maggie Lynch Mary Lynch Mary and Jennie Carey Minnie Klinedist Margaret McGahan Bridget GaHey Winfield Gaffey Mannie O Moseman Daniel Gibbins Albert Ross Jessie Sumwall Henry Linburg William_ Garmer Bernard Gately Edward Collehan Annie Weidel

Married couple burned barn for insurance in Middlebush

In Somerville New Jersey on July 24 a sixty-something couple, the Sullivans, were jailed and confessed to burning their farm buildings to collect $1,600 from Readington Mutual Fire Insurance. They planned the blaze with lit candles before leaving for Bound Brook to hire harvest hands, and hid furniture losses before arrest.

Somervinlle Boundbrook Middlebush Sullivan Bounilbrook Sullivans Readington Mutual Fire Insurance Company Monadbrook

Lotta Marriage Rumor Denied by Her Legal Adviser

James H Heyerin, Lotta's attorney, denies reports of her marriage to Mr Huss Poaperrui. He cites letters from Lotta, lack of marriage mentions, and suggests the tale may be a hoax or crank rumor. He notes a dinner and draft funds tied to Huss and hints a ceremony details inquiry could yield value. The adviser asserts no credible proof of nuptials exists.

Huss Lotta James H. Heyerin England Europe Mr. Huss Chicago

A Vanished Lake atop Sawtooth Mountains

Red Fish Lake in the Sawtooth range of Idaho disappeared when the bottom dropped out. An exploration found a dry bed high on a mountain summit surrounded by timber, with the area formerly hosting millions of fish and a popular resort for camping boating and hunting. The cause remains unknown.

Borer M.T Red Fish Lake Sawtooth Mountains Wood River Idaho

Destructive Fire in Memphis Trusts 200000 Loss

A morning fire in Memphis destroyed the stores of Stewart Gwynne & Co H B Shanks & Co F W Brode Co and John Reid. Losses total about 200000 with full insurance on most properties and 2609 barrels of oil owned by Globe Oil Works valued at 60000. Buildings occupied were owned by M La Meachem and H Cloth with varied insured values.

Meursia Stewart, Gwynne & Co H. B. Shanks & Co F. W. Brode& Co John Reid F. A. Brode & Co Joss Globe Oil Works M. la. Meachem Shanks & Co’s Shanks H. Cloth

Summer Visit of President Arthur at Cape May

Cape May July 24 President Arthur arrives as 10,000 visitors fill the Jersey shore resort. A Cape May reception committee led by Senator Sewell escorts him to the Stockton hotel for a grand stay. He reviews the National Rifles at Congress Hall lawn and attends a public reception with lengthy handshakes. The Stockton rooms 21 and 23 are described as luxurious with view of the sea and furnishings from Philadelphia.

Cape May Arthur Senator Sewell Stockton Burnside National Rifles of Washington Congress Hall Lawn Jersey William J. Sewell Clayton McMichael Philadelphia Robert Crangle The City National Bank Wheeling W, Va M. Hall Stanton J. F. Morson Baltimore George W. Boyd Pennsylvania Railroad J. H. Cottman G. F. Rafferty Pittsburg Francis C. Burns CS. Magrath Edward Higgins, Jr George W. Dilworth C. O.thompson Chicago Muhogany Commodore Stockton

McGeochs Real Estate Transfers to Pay Debts

Milwaukee dispatch reports Uncle Peter McGeoch has transferred major real estate to raise funds for debts. His wife’s interests are sacrificed, and he says he is poor yet not defeated. Friends call him a square man who may rebound after settlement, while markets remain cautious.

Curcace Milwaukee Peter" MceGeoch McGeoch Milwaukee Street Railway Mitchell's Bank

A Libertine's Crime and Tragedy Across Counties

A mobbed murder and a prison lynching headline a sequence of tragic acts across Flora, Delphi, and Des Moines. Alexia eyes reportedly forced into marriage, then killed Stewart after an attempted mediation. In Polk City, Hardy the murderer was hanged by a mob. A four teen Tyner store accident left James Hixon hung on a store hook, a remarkable rescue followed by a fall.

Detrw Ind Flora Alexia Eyes Stewart Sault Stewart Keyes Keye Delphi Des Mores Hardy Polk City Harlan Marnes Watkins Constitution Cuattanoona James Hixon McKinney Hixon Tyner Station

Settling an Old Feud in Texas Shooting Tragedy

In Dacan Texas on July 24 William Hudson was shot in both shoulders and in the head during a long-standing feud near Perey Kantian county. Turk and Hutchinson invaded Hudson's farm, turk shot Hudson after Mrs Hudson was knocked down, and Turk is free on $500 bail while Hutchinson remains at large. Hudson’s doctors fear death, and his skull injuries are severe.

Wilem Hudson Wis Wite Dacan Texas Perey Kantian County William Hudson Thomas Turk Mr. Hudson Turk J. Hutchinson Hudson Atchinson Etil

Telegraphers Strike Expands Across the Nation

Washington news reports a Senate inquiry into labor and capital relations continues, while Western Union offices gradually reopen. Strikes disrupt lines from New York to Chicago, with towns like Savannah and Augusta handling limited traffic as crews bolster from railroads and neighboring cities. Rewards offered for alleged shooters and widespread meetings highlight growing tensions in a nationwide telegraph dispute.

Wasaincron Senate Committee On Education and Labor United States Senate Committee Education and Labor Blair Manchester N. H Concord New York Western Union Company Buffalo Pittsburg Dealy Long Island Atlanta Atlante Wall Will Alanta Western Union Stephens

English swimmer Webb dies in Niagara whirlpool attempt

Captain Matthew Webb, famed English swimmer, perished attempting to swim the Niagara River whirlpool. He was ferried near the Old Maid of the Mist landing, leaped from the boat, and disappeared in the 30 to 40 foot waves. Webb left a wife and two children in England while authorities searched two miles below the whirlpool for any trace.

Borrago Matthew Webb Niagara River Old Maid of the Mist John McClay Canada Webb England

Death Ride of Skeleton Carriage Found in Llano County

A carriage with three adult skeletons and two children, seated upright under a tree shattered by lightning, was found near Llano County roads. Believed to have sheltered there a year or two ago, the remains were discovered by a ranch hand who reported to authorities. A lone mail trunk bore a London address to James G. Chamberlain. The site is secluded. tourists are suspected.

Witele Tilk Clase Puinaverrima American Rapid Company Chestnut Street Second Pennock Baltimore and Bio Company Laverty The Brotherhood of Telegraphers Teegraphers Lepublic New York Inywirien Western Union Telegraph New Orleans Pittsburg Buffalo St. Louis Chicago Uuffaie Galveston Tex Lampasas Llano County James G. Chamberlain London Eng

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