Cyclone damage reports mixed across New York and Massachusetts
Westbound travelers report a severe cyclone between the state line and East Chatham with mills and homes damaged and possible loss of life. Springfield counters that the New York Massachusetts storm was greatly exaggerated with no widespread devastation. An Albany area summary notes tornados near Canaan and Chatham Four Corners with barns wrecked, trees uprooted, and no fatalities reported.
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General Harrison Sees Four Delegations in Indianapolis
Indianapolis July 12 General Harrison met with four delegations during the day each prompting remarks. Visitors included John A Logan G A R Post from North Manchester a group of seventy one from Wabash county two thousand from Boone county with three bands and a delegation from Lenton county.
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Harrison
John A. Logan G. A. R. Post
North Manchester
Wabash County
Boone County
Lenton County
Swan Towered Over Riverbend Meet, Local Derby
The article notes Swan edged Eed in a regional contest at Swan Park with a decisive finish. Local fans packed the stands as Swan claimed victory in a closely watched matchup between two town teams.
Wool Free Trade Debate in Congress Highlights Wool Question
Representative Morse argues for free wool as a raw material to aid U S woollen manufacturers and reduce surplus revenue. He contends foreign wool supports better goods, while Republicans press questions on price and domestic supply, amid claims the policy would not hurt labor or industry.
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Leopold Morse
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Morse
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Atari
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Mr. Wilkins
Australia
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American Philologists Meet in Amherst and Adjourn
The American Philological Association closed its Amherst meeting after a brief session. Papers by Julius Goebel Jonas Hopkins on Impersonal Verbs and Josiah Bridge Cambridge on The Authorship of the Cynicus of Lucian were read. Officers elected included Seymour Yale as president Lanman Harvard as vice president Wright Harvard as secretary and treasurer and an executive committee led by J Ooge Michigan. Next meeting set for July 1889 at Norwich or Easton.
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Jonas Hopkins University
Josiah Bridge
Cambridge
W. E. Allen
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F. P. Brewer
Grinnell College
Iowa
W. D. Whitney
Yale University
Norwich
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Captain Vaughan’s body found. brother says murder suspected
The body of Captain W. B. Vaughan was taken to Newton for burial yesterday. The captain’s body was found in the water off Providence. Alfred Vaughan, a brother of the deceased, said that the captain had undoubtedly been murdered and thrown overboard.
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Conservatives Ready With a Committee of Inquiry
London report details a government plan to create a judge-led inquiry into Irish MPs charges raised by the London Times. Parnell questions terms of reference while the Liberals push for precise scope. Chamberlain is linked to the proposal with a potential list of commissioners.
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Ireland
Eminent advisers prove wrong amid actions’ ruin
Fragmentary remark expresses confusion at advisers’ judgment after damaging consequences. The speaker laments the outcome and questions how the experts failed to see the risks, indicating dissatisfaction with the guidance received.
The Mackenzie Episode Across Europe
July news from Berlin London and Paris discuss Dr Mackenzie amid German doctors reports on Emperor Frederick illness. Kreuz Zeitung attacks him while eight doctors did not sign criticisms. Mackenzie vows to respond when bans lift and Fauvel questions the reported interview claims about Victoria spies Potsdam and the Kaiser’s condition.
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Libel Suit Details Involving Parnell Davitt and O Donnell
London July 12 Frank Hugh O Donnell says he planned to treat his libel suit against the Times as personal but became bound to push the case with Parnellites backing. He cites Davitt and Parnell agreeing to a vigorous prosecution for Home Rule reputation, then liberal advisers urging caution before trial.
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Boulanger Resigns After Chamber Dissolution Clash
Paris July 12 General Boulanger urged dissolution of the Chamber but was rejected He then announced his resignation in a heated debate with Premier Floquet Floquet accused Boulanger of pro German leanings The Left called for censure and Boulanger left amid uproar Rumors say duels with Floquet may occur with seconds named and swords expected as weapons Boulanger plans to contest multiple departments thereafter
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Perlin
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M. Herisz
M. Laisant
Empress Victoria Allegedly Held in Potsdam Palace
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Berlin correspondence claiming the Dowager Empress Victoria lives under de facto confinement in Freidrichs Kron Palace Potsdam. Authorities are said to seek her influence to compel surrender of her husband’s papers as a political pressure tactic.
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Times
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DeBeers Kimberley Coal Mine Disaster Entombs Ten
Despatch from Cape Town reports a fire at the DeBeers coal mine in Kimberley trapping ten men. Early estimates say as many as 500 may have perished, including Lindsay the manager. Many victims are said to be white workers.
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Cape Town
Africa
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Kimberley
Lindsay
Mandeville Funeral Draws Large Crowd In Mitchelstown
Dusuth July 12 6000 persons followed the body to the grave with perfect order. Shops closed and draped in mourning. O Brien Davitt Sullivan and Leamy bore the coffin. Wreaths and floral offerings adorned the grave. O Brien praised the deceased as brave and noble a man who died for Ireland on the battlefield.
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Ireland
July 12th Observances Across Ulster and Glasgow
Orangemen held large gatherings across Ulster to mark July 12. A well attended meeting was also held in Glasgow on the same day reflecting the traditional commemoration.
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Ulster
Glasgow
Shooting for the Queen's Prize at Wimbledon Crops in India
London July 12 At the first stage of the Queen's prize shooting the Canadian marksmen tally shows Captain Zealand 74 Captain Micking 85 Lieutenant Chamberlain 85 Lieutenant Vaughan 83 Lieutenant Gray 79 Lieutenant Smith 83 Lieutenant Fiske 73 Lieutenant Dover 88 Sergeant Ashall 81 Sergeant Duncan 83 Sergeant Case 82 Sergeant Miner 87 Sergeant Mark 85 Sergeant Short 86 Sergeant Wilson 83 Private McAfee 83 Private Morris 74 Gunner Campbell 69 Gunner Wilson 72 Advices from India say crop prospects improve drought ceased famine feared except Orrissa where no rain has fallen BarRain July 12 The fleet to escort Emperor William to Russia will be the largest Germany has ever put to sea six ironclads four despatch ships four training-squadron vessels and torpedo boats
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National Spelling Reform Meet Opens at Amherst
The National Spelling Reform Association held its annual meeting at Amherst, featuring brief addresses by Prof B A March and Melvil Dewey, with Colonel Charles E Sprague delivering a Volapuk lecture. Officers elected include Francis A March as president and Melvil Dewey as secretary, among others from Yale Harvard Columbia and Newark.
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Newark
Charles P.G. Scott
New York
En. Whitney
Yale University
Francis J. Child
Harvard University
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Columbia College
Thomas T. Harris
Concord
Mass
Steamers Arrived and Departed in Atlantic Trade
Shipping bulletin lists multiple vessels arriving at Boston New York Philadelphia and London on July 11 12 with origins including Antwerp Baracoa Mexico Cuba St Ann's Bay Montego Bay Hamburg Montreal New Orleans and Liverpool Also notes Kingston dam and other sailings near London Prawle Point and Gravesend with ships like Brittanic Andean Wieland Iran and the Persian Monarch among others
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Pieter de Coninck
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Balder
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St Ann’s Bay
Edith Godden
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Wieland
Hamburg
Philadelphia
Bengal
Brow Head
Andean
New Orleans
Desolation Follows Cyclone Near Montreal
A cyclone hit Montreal on July 12 bringing a two hour gale and sweeping destruction across the province. Wires were down, ships and warehouses damaged, and several deaths reported. American excursionists on the Corinthian faced peril near Lachine Rapids as storms raged with lightning and heavy rain.
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Ile
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Society of Christian Endeavor
Chicago
Tales of the Storm Ravages New England Across Cities
A sudden midnight storm spreads devastation through Boston and nearby areas. Chimneys topple and roofs fail from Watertown to Wool factory yards, with a wagon lifted over a fence and trees leveled in front yards. Buildings twist oddly as the corkscrew shaped wool factory structure and damaged residences illustrate the breadth of destruction.
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A. H. Coleman
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Mr. Yeaton
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