Ex-Judge Hilton Eyes Restart of Six Wool Mills
Ex judge Henry Hilton at Woodlawn Park Saratoga says he hopes the Mills bill passes and he will reopen the six wool mills owned by the A. T. Stewart estate once wool is affordable, as 1882 shutdowns followed tariff-induced high costs. Hilton also disavows support for President Cleveland, praising him as safe and honest, with business to veto costly legislation.
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Flint Glass Workers Resume Work in Pennsylvania
PrrrspurG Penn August 12 At midnight tonight the 130 factories controlled by the American Flint Glass Workers Union will reopen and over 6000 men who have been idle since June 30 will return to work at higher wages than before the union was formed.
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Reply of Chamberlain to Parnell letter
The item notes the reply of the Hon Joseph Chamberlain to Mr Parnell in a political exchange. It mentions parliamentary context and other items on the front, including weather, trains, and civic notices, reflecting a busy issue page layout.
Train collision in Chicago causes major fire and losses
An engineer's carelessness led to a collision of two Q freight trains near Chicago on Aug 12. The crash toppled oil cars, ignited 20 000 gallons of oil, and burned four Union Tank Line cars while wrecking the locomotive blamed for the incident, totaling about 40 000 dollars in damage.
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Reunion date for Farnsworth brigade fixed at Sept 26
Gettysburg reunion for Farnsworths cavalry brigade including the First Vermont Fifth New York Eighteenth Pennsylvania First West Virginia a squadron of the First Ohio and Elder battery will occur on Sept 26 correcting an earlier Sept 25 publication. In Manhattan on the club grounds W J M Barry Cork Athletic Club threw the 16 pound hammer 129 feet 314 inches to surpass his own world mark of 122 feet 642 inches.
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Boulanger In Danger As Perrin Fires On Him In Paris
In Paris at Saint Jean d Angely General Boulanger escaped injury when Professor Perrin of the Lycee fired five shots from a revolver. Ratapau, a friend, shielded the general but was wounded in the back. Two peasants were hurt as Boulangists and opponents clashed amid a political confrontation. Perrin is linked to Mayor Lair the opposition candidate.
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Americans Opposed to a Policy Leading to Disintegration
From New York dated August 12 the Tribune prints Joseph Chamberlain’s cable letter. He says American leaders favor broad self government but reject any policy that would disintegrate a great empire. He notes Americans value federal ties and oppose any move to make states independent of federal authority.
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Writs Arrest Edinburgh News Agents in London Suit
In the Scotch Courts London on August 12 writs of arrest were served on Edinburgh news agents for £20 each at the instance of Mr. Parnell against the Times proprietor and printer to found jurisdiction. Parnell has hired J B Balfour and Asher, ex Scotch law officers, to pursue the suit in Scotch courts with Strachan as junior counsel.
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Parliament to Adjourn as Heat Exhausts Debates
London reports the House of Commons, amid 85 degree heat, will adjourn on Monday until November 6. Debates over the Parnell commission bill have drained energy, shifting work to routine matters. The Times publishes a Manchester letter questioning Mr Redmond's knowledge of Mr Burke's murder and Morley's ensuing charges.
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Direct Paris Constantinople Rail Line Opened in Bulgaria
The inaugural train arrived at Soria with a grand banquet led by Prince Ferdinand. Guests included MM. Stambouloff and Cristies and many European dignitaries. Ferdinand praised Bulgaria’s efforts in the project and expressed pride in his first year’s work. A palace reception followed. The train will continue in the morning.
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Cuban agitation for annexation reported in Cuba
The Cuban government says influential American politicians are aiding agitation for annexation to the United States. The situation grows harder due to financial troubles and rising home rule sentiment.
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Stranger Captain Hopes Dory Lost in Gale Near Queenstown
The captain of the yacht Stranger, arriving at Queenstown from Boston, says he did not see the dory Dark Secret. He believes the dory foundered in a gale after signaling a German Lloyd steamer about 500 miles from New York.
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Salisbury Optimism on European Situation Reported
London August 12 The Economist notes Lord Salisbury’s claim that Europe’s situation is taking a more reassuring turn. The report cites Salisbury’s view that resumed private diplomacy may ease tensions as observers debate the broader balance of power and possible shifts in policy.
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Peacetime hints and political moves across Europe
Emperor William and the Czar are cordial and a peace guarantee appears possible. The Parnell commission bill cleared its third reading in the House of Lords. In the Commons John O Connor and Thomas Power O Connor spoke about James O Kelly MP who was jailed four months at Boyle Roscommon yesterday. Morley and Sir William Vernon Harcourt may become Home Rule Union vice presidents. Isaac Strauss the French musician dies aged eighty three. Paris officials condemn police violence at General Eudes funeral. Bennigsen meets Bismarck’s postponed departure at Friedrichsruhe.
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Silent Vote Boosts Cleveland in New York Merchants
Congressmen say Republican businessmen in New York and Brooklyn will quietly back Cleveland next autumn. They prefer not to publicize support, but will fund and influence the campaign while remaining outwardly loyal to Republican nominees. Campbell reports Cleveland stronger by thousands of votes locally.
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New Hampshire Politics See Busy Campaign Fields
The New Hampshire scene tightens as J B Smith for Governor and John C Hamilton join the Republican and Democratic booms. With Septembers conventions looming, McKinney likely to be renominated in the first district, Sulloway as rival, and second district candidates Moore and Barnard seen as leading Republicans. Gallinger awaits return after a leg sprain as Michigan orders 100,000 copies of his tariff speech for campaign use.
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Japanese Volcano Disaster From Bandai San Eruption
Japanese journals report Bandai San eruption on July 15 causing heavy ash rain red mud and stones. Villages Iwase Yoza Wakamiya Misato Ilibara buried many houses, 476 bodies recovered with 61 entombed and 41 wounded. Inawashiro residents fled with furniture. about 1000 in need of help.
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Chamberlain's Reply to Parnell Letter Published
London Aug 13 Mr Chamberlain responds to Mr Parnell noting he misread earlier claims about Mr O Shea authority and that Parnell did not intend his plan as a substitute for an Irish parliament The reply traces conversations from 1884 to 1885 about coercion acts and local government and states there was no shameful content in Parnell's communications, though the broader Irish question remains difficult.
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Maxwell's farewell letter to mother and sister revealed
In St Louis on August 12 Maxwell writes a heartfelt parting letter to his mother and sister. He speaks of love, faith, and hope for a reunion, adds thanks to Father Tihan for consolation, and bids prayers for his family including father George Aunt Jane and PIA grants as he departs.
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Saratoga Races Result in Five Winners
At Saratoga on August 12 Yum Yum won the first race a three quarters mile in 1 16 Ballston took the United States Hotel stakes second race at one and a half miles in 2 40 Lioness captured the third race in 1 17 Prose won the fourth race a mile and a furlong in 1 59 Maia won the fifth race a mile in 1 44 44
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Drowned in Valparaiso as reservoir bursts flooding city
At Valparaiso via Galveston the Menas brewery reservoir burst at 8:30 yesterday morning flooding principal streets and suspending traffic. It is believed more than 200 persons were drowned in the disaster.
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Blaine Tour Quiet Despite Farewell Noise
New York crowds fade as Blaine proceeds to Boston and Portland with a small entourage. Deliberate gatherings and brief platform speeches mark the trip. Colonel Brice counters Democrats fears, rebutting Blaine’s tariff claims and predicting a Democratic victory and reform Senate and House. In Maine, Blaine allies plan mass meetings featuring Warner Miller and others.
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Ocean Passenger Ship Arrivals Worldwide Aug 12
A dense list of arriving ships with origins and destinations across the Atlantic and Pacific. Notable entries include Montreal to Parisian, New York to La Gascogne, and Boston links with Milanese and Britannia. Diversions between Liverpool London Havre and Yokohama are noted with multiple vessels and ports.
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Fatal canoe ride claims two lives at Bar Harbor
Miss Annie Milliken of New Orleans and J Howard Reed of Albany drowned while canoeing on Frenchman s Bay. They launched at 8 30 p m under dangerous dark and windy conditions, the canoe found bottom up four miles down the bay at daybreak, searches and a trawl planned to recover remains, with family members and New York society figures connected to the affair.
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Attempt to blow up Pittston man's home in revenge
In Wilkes Barre at 4 AM an attempt was made to blow up William Collier of Pittston by placing giant powder in a log on his front porch. The blast collapsed the porch and fence but left the occupants unharmed. Collier’s unpopularity with miners is blamed for the attack.
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Tragedy in Shenandoah Ends in Mob Justice
A night of violence in Shenandoah sees Frank Gallup kill hardware merchant F. J. Pine. A mob wounds and kills Gallup as militia and residents confront a deadly siege. Old man Gallup and wife arrested. Pine mourned by a widow and two children.
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Arizona saloon passenger missing after suspected overboard fall
New York August 12 report states G W Carpenter, a saloon passenger aboard the steamship Arizona under Dr Richards, was found missing Thursday afternoon. A search was conducted but found no trace. Authorities suppose he jumped overboard.
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Late Ship News: Egypt Reports Stranded Schooner W. L. White
The steamer Egypt reports on August 7 near latitude 48 58 and longitude 38 58 sighting the wrecked schooner W. L. White of Rockland. Her masts stand, deck awash amidships, and she drifts with her starboard cable towed by the steamer.
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