Massacre Rumors Stir Idaho as Indian War Spreads
A July dispatch from Pocatello Idaho reports settlers at Jackson Hole were slain and homes burned by Indians. Troops are en route and further details await from Market Lake. Other notices describe mounted bands and the broader danger across Teton basin as authorities seek cause and control.
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Pocatello
Waho
Market Lake
Idaho
Jackson Hole
Companion
Nce
Teter
The
Red
Omaha
Neb
Jackson's Hole
Union Pacific Railroad
Market Jake
William Ross
Foss Grey & Wyatt
St. Anthony
Jackson's
United States
Chey
Market
Theyenne
Wye
Hards
Stitzer
Indian conflict and elk poaching reported in Jackson Hole
The report details a tense conference between Indian Agent Teter and Jackson Hole settlers on July 20 and 21, 189? The Interior Department had barred passes for Indian hunting, while settlers pursued game laws. Incidents include efforts to arrest Bannock Indians, seven Indians caught taking cow elk hides, and threats against deputies. Captain John Smith was ambushed, wounded, and returned fire killing one attacker. about 3,000 elk have been killed this season, with calves and carcasses left along trails as conflict grows between Indians and settlers.
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Marysvale
T. B. Teter
Jackson
Wilam Touse
Indian Police
Teter
Uinta
Freemont
Department of the Interior
Fort Hall
Jackson's Hole
Jackson Hole
John Smith
Gros Ventre
Smith
Ballou and Bullock clash over Atlanta bull fight
Governor Bullock and William Ballou of the American Humane Society argued in New York corridors over the planned bull fight at Atlanta Exposition. Ballou appeals to President Cleveland after Treasury official Hamlin cannot intervene. Ballou vows there shall be no bull fight.
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New York
William Hosea Ballou
American Humane Society
Atlanta
Ballou
Bullock
Ballon
Insane asylum fire devastates Madison complex
A Verona telegram reports the Poorhouse and insane asylum burning in Madison on July 27. The blaze, fueled by a roof collapse, destroyed both buildings with about one hundred inmates present. Superintendent Edwards reportedly fell 30 feet, possibly fatally injured, as aid arrived while lines remained down.
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Flainca
Madison
Wis
Verona
Edwards
Closing argument in Massey Pilot case heard in Norfolk
A large Norfolk jury heard A P Thom present the closing argument in the Massey Pilot suit after Richard Walke fell ill. Thom delivered a two hour oration criticizing Captain Wise and predicting he would regret his remarks. The jury began deliberations at 2:25 PM and adjourned at seven, with belief they will reach a verdict.
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Norfolk
A. P. Thom
Richard Walke
Captain Wise
Bii. Thom
Massey
Battle near Canto Anaju in Cuba reports Spanish victory
General Salcedo's forces clash with Quintin Bandera led insurgents near Canto Anaju about thirty miles north of Santiago de Cuba. Rebels suffer fourteen dead and forty wounded. Spanish report three killed and nine wounded with arms and supplies seized. New York also notes $120,009 withdrawn to Canada and a canceled gold shipment.
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Santiago de Cuba
Salcedo
Tejada
Quintin Bandera
Canto Anaju
Santago de Cuba
New York
Canada
Greenbecks
J. H. H. Nesslage
Nesslage, Colgate & Co
Kentucky politics swirl around Carlisle for 1892 nomination
Louisville dispatch outlines secretive maneuvers among Carlisle supporters in Kentucky as they seek a solid state delegation. It notes Watterson and Courier-Journal ties, Blackburn opposition, Hardin’s stance with free silver, and the broader national currency fight shaping the Democratic and Republican alignments ahead of the next convention. It also mentions Pettit’s populist bid and third term chatter affecting southern Democrats.
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Louisville
Kentuck
Treasury
Tonest
Dick"Tate
Hendrick
Secretary of State
Kentucky
Blackburn
Carlisle
Cleveland
Courier- Journal
Watterson
Chicago
Anl
Gresham
Soan
Carste
Kenetucky
Carlsle
Hardin Musi Te Loyat
Hardin
Clackburn
Courier-Journal
Cleveland-Carisle
Hardine
Blackburn and
Bis
Brandley
Bradley
Free Aliver
Thomas S&s. Pettit
Third term fever grips Southern Democrats in office
Washington July 26 President Cleveland pursues a third term in office amid administration Democrats. General Wade Hampton of South Carolina, long a railroad commissioner, is cited as a recent target of the third term talk. The report notes Hampton’s lofty salary and light duties as commissioner.
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Cleveland
General Hampton
North Carolina
Maryland
Gorman
Baltimore
Washington
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Hampton
Dog
Secretary Herbert Tours North Atlantic Station
Secretary Herbert began a tour of inspection of the North Atlantic Station aboard the Dolphin after transferring duties to Assistant Secretary McAdoo. He visited the Norfolk yard and planned travel to New York by Monday, while approving construction board plans for two new battleships and authorizing drafting leaves to support ongoing work through January first.
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Herbert Beaves
North Atlantic
Washington
Herbert
Norfolk Navy Yard
McAdoo
Dolphin
Norfolk Yard
New York
Board of Construction
Orter
Susan B Anthony Alive After Death Rumor
A Toledo report claimed Susan B Anthony died at Lakeside this afternoon causing a rumor. The health scare proved unfounded as she recovered by 8:30 p.m. and planned to lecture at the assembly. Anthony had briefly fainted in the morning but is described as not seriously ill.
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Voodlo
Susan B. Anthony
Lakeside
Miss Anthony
E. S. Frey
Toledo
Anna B. Shaw
Boston
Abolition of Seed Division at Agriculture Department
Washington July 26 Secretary Morton orders the abolishment of the seed division of the agriculture department effective July 31. W E L Fagan chief of the division is to wind up its work. Ten people plus the chief lose employment and about 150 more would be out of work during the winter seed season. Fagan may be reassigned within the service after the division ends.
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Morton
Washington
Agricultural Department
W. EL Fagan
Fagan
Captain Deffrey Trial Over Taking Men to St Louis
Memphis July 26 The court martial for E K Deffrey captain of the Neely Zouaves on charges for taking his company to St Louis convened last night. The public novelty drew crowds to the Merchants Exchange chamber. Plea of non jurisdiction argued with state militia in peace cited applause. The plea was overruled and sessions resume tonight toward a conclusion.
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St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
E. K. Deffrey
Neely Zouaves
St. Louis Drin
Merchants’ Exchange Chamber
Jeffrey
Triay sues Times-Union for libel in Jacksonville
E J Triay a former state treasurer and state auditor sues the Florida Times Union for libel claiming 10000 in damages. He is a Democratic faction leader in Jacksonville whose allies oppose the Times Union. The paper editorially denied attacking his character and joked about warrants.
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Times-Union
Jacksonville
Fla
E. J. Triay
Florida Times-Union
Triay
Democratic Party
Holmes case sparks new charges as Quinlan testifies
Chicago July 26. Patrick Quinlan, former employe of the alleged wholesale murderer, says Holmes killed Miss Kitty Kelly a drug store clerk in Englewood and provides a photo. Officers probe the fate of Emilene Cigrand and examine marriage records while Quinlan’s statements lead to new insurance charge considerations against Mrs Quinlan and her husband.
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Chicago
Patrick Quinlan
Holmes
Kitty Kelly
Englewood
Quinlan
Olas Emilene Cigrand
Liu Payeile
Ind
Fitzpatrick
Robert I. Phelps
Samonson
Cook County
Escaped Black Man Recaptured and Shot in Mississippi Mob
A mob of about a hundred men seized Tom Johnson in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, after his jail escape. He confessed to killing multiple victims, was executed with extensive bullets fired into his body, and his burial followed at Hartfield. The atrocity shocked residents as Hattiesburg returned to quiet.
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New Orleans
Daily States
Hattiesburg
Tom Johnson
Hartfield
Hattieshburg
Johnson
J. C. Carter
D. C. Hemphill
Mr. Boone
John Ryan
George Smith
Hartfeld
Carter
Susie
Katie
McCullom
Four Children Die In Virginia House Fire At Big Stone Gap
A Virginia fire at Big Stone Gap killed four children aged fourteen five three and one after a blaze broke out in the kitchen while the family slept. Father John Hicks mother and four other children escaped with one child believed in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
Bristol
Tehn
Kg Stone Gap
John Hicks
Left Her Baby to Starve in Chattanooga
Melissa Ray a white mother of questionable character reportedly left her infant alone in a house while she went on a carousel outing. Neighbors found the dying child in squalor, covered with flies and vermin, after which Humane Officer Eliott placed it in Vine Street Orphans Home. The baby died in the afternoon. Ray is imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Melissa Ray
Otheer Cap Eliott
Vine Street
Four Boys Drown in Skiff Capsize on Ottawa Lake
Aylmer lake incident near Ottawa on July 26 left four youths dead after a skiff capsized in a stiff breeze. Victims included Alexander Brophy, Walter Brophy, Eddy Brophy, and Peter Winfield. Ray Mial and others attempted rescue. Mial was found clinging to heat in a near unconscious state three hours later. A rescue party with grappling irons departed at 7 o'clock headed to the scene.
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Ottawa
Aylmar Lake
Alexander, Walter and
Eddy Brophy
George P. Brophy
Ottawa River
Pot Kootenay
Internal Revenue
Aylmar
McCabe Is Dead New York Alderman 1883
Francis McCabe member of the city aldermanic board in 1883 died after being found insane and placed in an asylum before his trial date. The death notice appeared this morning as the city hall community learned of his passing.
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H. J. Grey
LM. Taft
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Cuba
Bandera
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Free Silver
Guckoos
Susan Anthony
Althoug
Deffrey
PHIAY
Concord
Winston
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Mrs. Quinlan
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Mich
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Joe Owens
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Fort Worth
Tex
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Minnie
Harry Gordon
Europe
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Lyman
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Pietzel
H. H. Holmes
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