Large fires devastate cotton, hotels, and steamer in a single night
November 17 reports a massive Decatur Alabama cotton loss of 15,200 bales, plus railroad cars buried in flames and insured damages. Also describes a seven story Saratoga European hotel blaze in Detroit with panicked guests, partial losses, and a burning steamer Arizona on Lake Michigan with crew forcing jumps to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexinis
Tenn
Cotton Compress and Btorags Company
Chesapeake, Ohio and Sentinwestern Railroad
Cotton Press Company
Dearborn Street
Saratogm
Windsor Hotel
Moi
Journal
Windsor
Tre
Chambers
Lake Michigan
Manguerrz
Mich
Arizona
Lake Superior
Portage
Marquetta
Whealman
Government Pier
Avian
San Francisco
Prescott
Ariz
Hassyumpl River
Price
CHATTAXOOGA BLAZE RAVAGES MULTIPLE STRUCTURES
A massive fire in Chattaxooga beginning near a laundry and skating rink spread to a delivery stable and a church, destroying the three story block of C. E. James Co. and threatening extensive property. Loss estimated around 33500 and possibly higher with nearby structures at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Ben
Second Presbyterian Church
C. E. James & Co
Baltimore and Olio Express Company
Government Revenues and Expenditures Reported for Last Fiscal Year
The annual treasury report shows the government’s revenue for the year ended June 10, 1887 at 37,103,277 with ordinary expenditures of 267,92,179 and a surplus of 103,471,007. Receipts rose vs prior year, led by customs, while expenditures increased mainly for Indians and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearse i Wasington
James Avatt
United States
Iberlin
Merit
Treasury
National Bank
Seeae
English Fish Commission Arrives in Washington for Talks
The English Fish Commission led by Mr Chamberlain and Sir Charles Tupper arrived in Washington on November 17. They stayed at Arlington Hotel with 37 rooms, including five for Chamberlain, plus Canadian and British officials. The group will be presented to the president soon and begin formal talks next week likely behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Foreign Office
Wallace Graham
Patil
President Cleveland Accepts Sparks Resignation Letter
The president's letter to Land Commissioner Sparks dated November 17 reports acceptance of Sparks resignation. Cleveland commends Sparks service to the land department, reaffirms policy consistency with law and courts, and wishes him success in future endeavors. The document reflects a formal acceptances by President Cleveland of Sparks' resignation.
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Cleveland
Sparks
Wastuxetos
Maxston
D. C
William A. J. ‘Sparke
Bir
Jky of the Interior
Land Department
Norced
Sture
Quever Cleveland
United Labor Party
Crisis in France Grevy politics and Trafalgar Square case
Reports from Pane dated November 17 describe the Wilson affair as ministers seek prosecution and Grevy may resign. In Trafalgar Square, William Saunder’s case dismisses charges for disorderly conduct, while London debates public meetings. Sympathies pour in for the German crown prince as illness shocks the empire.
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William, Saunden
Addres
Trafalgar Square
Saunders
Warren
Trotalyst
Squire
Supreme Court
The
Daily News
Sanphera
Hile
Graham
Charles Woerren
London
House of Commons
Saggadera
Czar to Meet Emperor of Germany at Berlin
November 17 reports say the czar and czarina will travel from Copenhagen to Berlin by train and reach the railway station at half past ten tomorrow morning official reception planned. Emperor William will not attend. a noon visit to the Russian embassy is scheduled with dinner at five. Opera performance canceled at czars request due to crown prince’s health.
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Hemedies
Bruly
Superial
Saya
Germany
Russis
France
Belgium
Holland
England
Italy
Spain
Hannes
Coremagen
Czar
Czaring
Copenhagen
Hale Gant
St. Petersburg
Berlin
I. Burlin
Emperor William
Dejenner
Dioner
O'Brien’s Condition Sparks Tenant Eviction Turmoil
Visitors to Tallamore jail report Mr. O'Brien is in poor condition and resistant to eviction under four hired men. Several ballistus remain at large after fleeing the house as guards closed in.
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Brien
Dogim
Tallamore
Turmoil in Most Case Prompts District Attorney Action
Shrewd Byrnes kept quiet to avoid wider public panic as Most faced a district attorney hearing. Police indictments move forward with seven witnesses testifying. Most, claiming no coercion, faces a possible one year two month sentence if convicted.
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Mast
Byrnes
Aly
Wellost
Moat
Bat
Striking celestial display linked to executions reported
A Friday into Saturday event described as a rare sky phenomenon over Chicago and Grand Rapids. A moon and a bright star appeared together in a clear sky during the moment four anarchists were hanged, then faded and vanished as the spirits supposedly rose.
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Demnorr
Tonia
Grand
Chicago
Alde
Grand Rapid
Rurdey
Sr Seco Na
Tno
Pbelabi Silvet S20
Arson and press battle mark the Alarm reopening
Chicago reports the Alarm newspaper to be issued again after a hiatus following an execution. D. D. Lam, successor to the former editor, writes a controversial article while editor Parsons remains associated. Police and public debate accompany the revival amid strong calls for a free press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednexy Lam
Chicago
Parsons
D. D. Lam
Crowded Atlanta Prohibition Rally Draws 10000 Plus
Thousands fill the grand warehouse in Atlanta for a prohibition rally led by Col Wellham Bry and speakers Grady and Hillyer. The eight thousand seat hall overflows, two thousand turned away, with clubs marching in and banners flying. A fiery Grady speech defends prohibition while critics cite enforcement, costs, and social impacts amid a large audience including white and colored voters and numerous local business figures.
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Wellham Bry
Atlanta
Coronel
Sam Inman
Aioe
Eos Sousar
Ironsides
Young Men’s Prohibition Club
Alice
Aden Ellyer
M.C. Fen
Alrady
A. G. ‘Thomas
Hillyer
Dinger
Siemens
Pimentel
Lieava
John
Larkham
Arkham
Bealoy
Betel Wentaway
Richards
Marertioed
Caridad
Baxter's
Pluma
Oaths
Tee Forniture Company
Ples
Ogee Ath Oak
Ifanot House
Bob Lowry
Ceana
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Baies
Decatur
Alabama
Chattanoogs
Kentucky
Nareogw
Chattaxooga
Deostar
Dia
Decatue
Ala
Gouk Street
Chursh
Lafayette
Warner, Uneris & Warthins
Daws & Burleson
Crane d& Brodix
Max, Cahn
Austen & Murphy
E. L Yong
M. Cartwright
United States Association of Charcoal Iron Workers
Hi Chemuen
Pr. Pierce
Sansom Street
Ion Electric Light Company
Dogsey
Tie Toon
Jefferson Hospital
Joseph
Jossen
Polles Pla
Josker
Phe
Kolerty
English Fish Commission
Kansas State
Kansas
Crrr
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Saveral
Cincinnati
Union Labor Party
Eystern Now
Missouri
Oer
Gacholicy
St. Louis
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New York
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University of Edinburgh
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McCosh
Princeton University
Koren
Grevy
M. Wilson Wan
Commission of
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Siecle
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Wilson
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Palais du Bourbon
M. Mazeau
M. Grevy
Fallerca
Justice
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DeFreycinet
Floquet
Blourens
Leon Say
Jule
Binnod
Ieatest
Betcen
Ccessor
Texas
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Texarkana
Tex
George W. Hue
Russell
Cigarmakers
Fifti Avenue
B. Baron
Baltimore
Congress
Mr. Ford
Henig
Ford
Virginia
Dasview
Ape
Macon College
KoRn Mons Ubatian
Saa
Barangax
Saepera ‘Yannal
Agua
John Paul Wals
Ene
Gail National Leagua of
Amores
Mezsrs
Atone Chon
O'Conter
Roemnnah
Loxpow
Ammerlosie
Xon
Mong. W. Grady
Gol
Amore
George Hillyer
Adair
Grady
Howe
Attadan
Gibraltar
Prompia
Robnet
Enti
Wrouibut Lon
W.G. Raval
Sti Fc
Bechmidt
Jostion
Thera
Nsticas Court
Jefferson
Morte
Mane
Boreough
Wilkit
Alban
Ferry Woghes
Carls
Erie
Bridser
Alvigney
Neal Risig
Willie Wood
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