Famine in Persia Devastates Ispahan and Provinces
Reports from Persia describe mass starvation with 27,000 deaths in Ispahan alone and worsening conditions elsewhere. Crop failure and outbreaks of cattle plague, small-pox, cholera, and typhus worsen a deluge of misery likely to depopulate the country. The author urges urgent global aid of food and medicine.
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The Great Hurdle Contest and Italian Celebration
New York Ava describes Saratoga races with Longfellow expected to win and a remarkable hurdle race featuring Astronomer who flew past the fifth hurdle without his rider. Vesuvius won by half a length from Paul Seller, with Astronomer second unplaced. Time 3.58. The Italian celebration plan includes police escort assurances and Irish sympathy notes. Reports also cover Sing Sing convicts' capture, a fatal boiler explosion aboard the George H Starbuck, and an alleged porter arrest.
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Newport Yachting Craze Reaches New England Pace
Correspondent notes a peak in Newport and coastal enthusiasm for yachting driven by New York and other clubs. The harbor scene blooms with arrivals from Boston, lavish hospitality, crowds of visitors, and preparations for next week’s regattas as five races test fastest club yachts and three to face the English Livonia.
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Versailles Assembly Stands Firm Amid War Rumors
Paris reports say the Assembly will stay at Versailles with some officials moved to Paris. Rumors accuse German troops of cruelty in occupied provinces while Russians weigh in on Franco German war outcomes. Garibaldi largely recovered from illness as deaths in Paris rise to 823 this week.
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The Persian Famine Described Across Persia
A New York Herald despatch reports 27 000 deaths from famine in Ispahan with Mazanderan hit by crop failure and plagues. Rice crops failed due to drought, cattle plague and diseases spread, while the Persian minister’s statements are contradicted. Parliament notes discuss ballot use and army regulation. The New American Loan opens for five percent subscriptions with favorable European press commentary.
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London and Liverpool Financial Evening Market Snapshots
London reports Consols at 93% with U S 520s at 1542 and new US funding quoted at a premium. Liverpool notes firm cotton opening, 12,000 bales traded with 3,000 for export and speculation, and end of day firm cotton with similar volume. Wheat, oats, tallow and seed prices listed with resin and linseed values.
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Robbery at Tobey’s Jewelry Store in Great Barrington
Tremendous theft at M. E. Tobey’s jewelry store in Great Barrington reported for August 20. Burglars took watches and jewelry valued in the thousands during the night. Police underway to pursue suspects. Three men indicted for murder in Springfield. Lyman White of Shutesbury charged for Calvin Carter’s May death. Henry Wright and Thomas E. Morey of Charlemont indicted as well. Others escaped, masked.
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Evans to Be Arrested and State Officials Plan Action
Attorney General Brewster Auditor General Hartranuft and State Treasurer Mackey will meet in Harrissure on Monday or Tuesday to decide measures to enforce collection of $91,000 in Evanss hands. The Governor has ordered action to enforce justice to the State and Evans faces arrest for embezzlement. A suspected powerful ring is tied to Evans and may settle by paying bonds of $10,000. Eminent counsel doubt embezzlement has occurred due to lax laws.
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Graffis murder arrests span Arkansas and Tennessee
Memphis Tennessee reports Thomas Teal and Paschal Graffis have been arrested in Izzard County Arkansas on suspicion of the murder of John A. Graffis in Heard County last November. Teal fled with another man’s wife, fueling suspicions of involvement. In Nashville Tennessee Frank Heidlenberger, an innocent convict, was shot by a prison guard during a confrontation. a pardon petition had been filed, suggesting wrongful conviction earlier.
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Fires devastate multiple buildings in three cities
In Warsaw Indiana a fire starting in O P Jacques livery spread to Wm Conrad dwelling and nearby homes, destroying thirteen structures and injuring a church and other buildings. Loss about 50000 with one third insured. In Virginia City Nevada a morning blaze on D and E streets destroyed fifty buildings with losses near 150000 and an arrest for arson. Lisle New York Onondaga Hotel and barn burned with 10000 loss and 4500 insured. Rhinebeck New York Marquette storehouse burned overnight, loss 12000 fully insured.
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Downing Elected Chief of Cherokee Nation by 200 Vote
St Louis and Ava report Col Downing secured the position of Chief of the Cherokee Nation by a 200 vote majority. A New York cultural excursion party has returned from the Rocky Mountains and will visit Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob before returning home. Judge Clover, counsel for the North Missouri road, is drafting a petition to enjoin the railroad sale. Reports say parties holding over a million in floating debt are moving to institute bankruptcy proceedings and have an assignee appointed.
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