Fire Burns Central Stamping Plant in Newark Disaster
A massive blaze in Newark on August 14 destroyed the Central Stamping Company's plant and adjacent buildings. Losses exceed 5300,000 with insurance 5250,000. Firefighters suffered burns and injuries while Nigh collapse of walls halted rail traffic and damaged nearby homes. In a separate note, Salvador consul Calderon challenges M Casin to a deadly duel amid political tensions.
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Newark
N. d
Central Stamping Company
New Jersey and Railroad
Liberty Street
Fair Street
Samuuel Glesner
Pennsylvania Railroad
John van Houghton
Engine Company No. 2
James Parker
Frank Meerer
Salvage Corps
Casin
San Francisco
Ensterfio Calderon
Salvador
M. Casin
Central American Development Company
Consult Ballin
Ecuador
Calderon
Tnstead Calderon
Casia
Ezeta
Desperate Box Car Battle Injures Three Stone Cutters
Six men fought off six tramps aboard a moving box car between Erie and Ashtabula. Stone cutter H. C. Eastlick was shot in the groin, Bert Smith wounded in the neck, and John Meinhart injured as a tramp was shot in the neck. John Cuddy of Waterbury Conn. is in critical condition after the assault.
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Ashtabula
Erie
H. C. Eastlick
Bert Smith
John Meinhart
Smith
Eastlick
Tramps
Tramp
John Cuddy
Waterbury
Conn
Elkhorn Hires New Attorney W B Sterling Departure
About 250 people gathered at a public reception in the opera house to bid farewell to W B Sterling and wife before they depart for Omaha where he will serve as attorney for the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad. Speeches by Congressman Pickler Governor Sheldon and others followed a gift of a gold watch to Sterling and a diamond pin to Mrs Sterling.
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Elkhorn
Huron
W. B. Sterling
Opera House
Omaha
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad
Pickler
Sheldon
Sterling
Mrs. Cleveland Takes Veranda Day and Drive
In Buzzarpb Bay Massachusetts on August 13 the unusually warm weather kept the president and family on the veranda for the day. Mrs. Cleveland enjoyed her first carriage drive since an illness, joined by her mother.
A. P. A. In Session in Cincinnati Here for 45th Annual Meet
The national grand lodge of the Protestant association holds its 45th annual session in Cincinnati. An anti-Catholic group, it originated from the A. P. A. after the parent body declined to enter politics.
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Parent A. P. A
Cincinnati
National Grand Lodge of the Protestant Association
Weighmen Demanded by Loup Creek Miners
Fifteen hundred miners at the Loup Creek railway strike say they were to be paid by the ton but are paid by the mine car which holds more than claimed. They demand a weighman to ensure fair measurement and payment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Loup Creek
Demand Protection from England, London, Aug. 12
The Times published a dispatch from Tien-Tsin reporting public meetings demanding strong English action and potential reprisals to protect British subjects.
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England
London
the Times
Tien-Tsin
Snds
Embezzier Lohmer Dies By Own Action In Cleveland
George W. Lohmer a city workhouse bookkeeper was arrested on embezzlement charges and died at the city police station under circumstances indicating self inflicted death. Loumer admitted theft of funds totaling thousands after the initial discovery and later shortfalls were revealed.
Largest Missionary Collection Ever Taken in One Day
In Oip Orchard Maine Aug 12 A. B. Simpson Christian alliance meeting raised $65 000 for missionary work the largest collection ever in a single day. About 9 000 attended the morning service with strong enthusiasm. Within five minutes 40 watches and jewelry were donated by attendees. The top single gift came from Rev J B Holden of Texas who contributed California real estate valued at $10 000.
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Oip Orchaard
A. B. Simpson
Christian Alliance Meeting
J. B. Holden
Texas
California
Lightning Kills Twenty-Five Cattle in Narrow Fence Lane
Aug 2 TorpeKca Finnis count reports a remarkable storm incident. A herd of 800 cattle moving to a new pasture passed through a narrow lane bordered by a wire fence when lightning struck a fence post and sent current along the wire for 200 yards. Cattle crowded against the wire were killed, totaling twenty-five.
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TorpeKca
Finnis
Doctor Kills Wife then Kills Self in Wilmot
Dr J H Whitford a longtime Wilmot physician shot and killed his wife during a temporary mental lapse and then shot himself, ending his life. The tragedy shocks the community of Wilmot, North Dakota.
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Wilmot
N. D
J. H. Whitford
No Foreign Orders For Pork Delays Local Workers
Kansas City August 12 thirty five women in the microscopic department of the bureau of animal industry suspended as packing companies have no orders for pork from foreign countries.
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Kansas City
Microscopic Department
The
Bureau of Animal Industry
Mayor Strong Aims for Governorship Nomination
New York August 12 The Morning Advertiser reports Mayor Strong plans to seek the gubernatorial nomination in 186 under an understanding with Governor McKinley of Ohio. Strong would pursue the post as part of a deal aligning with McKinley’s support and state party aims.
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Mayor Strong
New York
Morning
McKinley
Ohio
Coronation Likely for Czar Nicholas II in April
Moscow reports an official announcement that the coronation of Czar Nicholas II is expected to be held in April. The date remains tentative as preparations proceed and government circles negotiate final ceremonies.
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Nicholas
Moscow
Nicholas II
National Championship Games and Western Leagues Scores
Fragmented sports summary lists multiple games with teams from Chicago Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Hastings Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines to St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Verra Haute Fisher Glowl Roach Grand Riuards Dutroit Jones Nye Gale Twinehiaim Des Moines Jacksonville Andrews Trafiley Sonier Lehbwarts Jobin St Joseph Rockford Slagle Jones Horton Snyder Denver Peoria Carrish Lokimanu Siow Gollios second game Denver Peoria.
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Western League
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Hastings
Berpen
Stephens
Moran
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pepper
Kraus
Flamning
Wilson
Indianapolis
Verra Haute
Fisher
MelFarland
Glowl
Roach
Grand Riuards
Dutroit
Jones
Nye
Gale
Canada Rivalry Dominates New World Markets Bulletin
The fourth bulletin in the World’s Markets series by the U S department of agriculture shows Canada’s exports rising from 89 million to 118 million dollars from 1885 to 1894, with total trade up 21 percent. It notes Canada’s cereals and flour in transit to the U S and rising cheese exports, dairy regulation, and large gains in fishing and forest product values.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Adau
Government of
Dominion
Prominent Kansas Pioneer Dies in Lawrence
Lawrenson Kan Aug 12 Judge Solon O Thatcher state senator died from Brights disease. Born Hornellsville NY Aug 31 1830 he studied at Alfred Union and Albany Law. He helped organize the Republican party in New York and later moved to Lawrence Kansas serving as district judge and legislator. He was appointed by President Arthur in 1884 as a commissioner to negotiate treaties in Central and South America. Funeral set for Wednesday at 4 pm.
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Thatcher
Lawrence
Lawrerson
Kan
Solon O. Thatcher
Bright
Hornellsville
N. Y
Alfed Academy
Union College
Albany Law School
New York
Kansas
District Court
Arthur
Central and
South America
Old South Church
Boston
Thomas Thatcher
Emperor William In England En Route To Lowther Castle
Loxton Aug 12 Emperor William left Cowes at midnight for Lord Lonsdale's Lowther castle arriving with huntsmen in scarlet on the platform. Local crowds gathered as the party rode in open carriages to the castle. He plans a tour of the English lakes this week and will depart from Leith on Thursday aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern for Wilhelmshaven.
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Emperor William
England
Loxton
Cowes
Lord Lonsdale
Lowther Castle
Clifton Station
Leith
Hohenszollern
Wilhelmshaven
Thirteen Saloonkeepers Arrested in Kansas City
Thirteen saloonkeepers were arrested for violating Sunday closing laws. Police had ordered six weeks ago that open saloons would forfeit licenses, but enforcement lagged. Chief Irwin remains determined to keep saloons closed as dry Sundays return.
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Kansas City
Irwin
Atlay
Indianapolis Players Mobbed After Win in Terre Haute
After Indianapolis won in Terre Haute on Sunday the crowd mobbed the players. Umpire Sheridan was rushed and three Indianapolis men Motz Hogan and Fisher were injured. Fisher sprained ankle while Motz and Hogan sustained facial and body bruises. Injuries not serious overall.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Sheridan
Motz
Hogan
Fisher
Destructive Wind Storm Hits Cleveland and Lake Shore
Destructive wind swept Cleveland causing major damage to the Cleveland Electric Railway big car barns and unroofed barns. Large trees toppled while the storm moved east along the Lake Shore. At Ashtabula four hoisting machines on ore docks toppled, triggering a loss of 410000.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Ashtabula
Patchen Aims For World Pacing Record In Milwaukee
Secretary McKenna of the Wisconsin Breeders association announces that Jon Patchen will contest the world pacing record for a 1,500 purse next Thursday in Milwaukee during the breeders summer meeting August 14 to 17.
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Patchen
Janesville
Wis
McKenna
Wisconsin Breeders’ Association
Jon Patchen
Milwaukee
American bicyclist Zimmerman sails for Australia from Naples
Paris reports A. A. Zimmerman the American rider under contract to race in Australia has arrived but will take no part in events during his stay. He is scheduled to sail from Naples on Friday to leave for Australia.
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Paris
A. A. Zimmerman
Australia
Naples
Syrian Sultan Rejects Foreign Control in Armenia
Report from Syria dated August 12 states the sultan remains firm against admitting foreign control in Armenia. The note frames the issue as a strategic stand in the region, with emphasis on sovereignty and independence from external powers.
Tragic train strike harms Northrops at Marsh road crossing
Syracuse report says James M. Northrop, his wife, and a 4 year old child were struck by a Rome Water town and Ogdensburg train at Marsh road crossing. Mrs Northrop died, others seriously injured as carriage demolished and thrown 50 feet.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Rome, Watertown
Ogdensburg
James M. Northrop
Marsh Road
Japan Preparing For War Ships Contracts
Japan appears to be preparing for mine warfare and seeks 20 new warships. Irving M. Scott will sail for Japan this week to secure contracts for building some vessels. San Francisco, nearest port to Japan, could host Union Ironworks projects as Scott aims to return with firm orders to keep his company busy.
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Japan
San Francisco
Little Island
Irving M. Scott
Union Ironworks
Scott
Talk of Huntington's Successor in Southern Pacific
San Francisco Aug. 12 The Examiner says General Thomas Hubbard, representing the Searles interests in the Southern Pacific, is the man who will succeed C P Huntington as president when Huntington dies or retires. Huntington and Hubbard allegedly made an agreement to oust Senator Stanford from the presidency in 1890, with Huntington to serve a ten year term.
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Huntington
San Francisco
The
Eraminer
Thomas Hubbard
Searles
Southern Pacific
C. P. Huntington
Road
Hubbard
Stanford
Bannock and Duck Valley Indians Back in Juniper Valley
Owyhoe county reports Bannock and Duck Valley Indians plan to hunt deer in Juniper valley. They reportedly killed 3,500 deer there last fall for hides, with settlers warning they will not permit further slaughter. Indians were recalled to the reservation to avoid trouble.
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Boiss
Ida
Owyho County
Duck Valley
Juniper Valley
Two more boats found from Calhorn shipwreck
Sydney Aug 12 two more old boats from the British steamer Calhorn, wrecked between Sydney and Brisbane, have been found bottom upwards.
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Sydney
Calhorn
Seal Rocks
Brisbane
Diverse late 19th century misc notes from multiple cities
A roundup of local items reports drownings, missing persons, deaths, and investigations across Missouri Iowa Kentucky and Illinois. Notable notes include August Parreson drowned in St Joseph, receiver sought for Standard Ore in Duluth, and apoplexy strike on Louisville detective Chief William Owens.
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August Parreson
St. Joseph
Duluth
Wabash
Ind
North Dakota
Stephens
Missouri
Denver
Colo
William Clark Bennett
W. P. Clark
Cornelius Jackson
Black Swan
Des Moines
Schlegel
Evansville
Washington
John R. Barrett
Sedalia
Bright
Barrett
New York
Emmettsburg
P. R. Wells
Harry Purdy
Wichita
Kan
Arkansas River
Robert Whittered
Voading
Illinois
Newell
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New York Board of Underwriters
Anne Valentine
Valentine
Mobile
Ala
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Colon
Carribbean Sea
James Stafford
Morris
Zim
Sultan
Syria
Armenia
DR. Hathaway & CO
Annals of Medicine
4Th & Nebraska Sts
Sioux City
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co
St. Louis, Ws
W. L. W.L. Douglas
Douglas
W. T
L. Douglas
BeechTon
Mai
Christensen Bros. Mercantile CO
McElree
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mckhee
Cardus
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de Kalb Fence Co
High St
de Kalb, III
J. H. Needles & Son
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