Fire at South Street house in Danbury endangers nine occupants
A fire swept through No 14 South street Danbury at 3 AM saturating exterior walls with kerosene in about fifteen spots and igniting at once. Nine residents slept inside and escaped unharmed. The blaze followed a deliberate arson pattern, with no noise reported by sleepers.
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William Foster
Danbury & Bethel Horse Railroad
Broperorp
North Waterloo
Paul Chadbourne
Skowhegan
Carney
Moscow
Charles Coleman
Scranton
Penn
Old Forge
John Jermyn & Co
Bohemian anarchists plot to blow up judges and inspector
Chicago plotters aimed at Judge Julius S Grinnell, Judge Gary, and Inspector Banfield were arrested after a high‑stakes dynamite plan emerged. John Hronek, Frank Chapek, and Frank Chebowa were seized with Etna No 2 explosives and bombs. The trio met casually, planned at Aldine Square, and investigators say more arrests are forthcoming.
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Haymarket
Banfield
Parsons
Julius S. Grinnell
Gary
Joliet
John Hronek
Farrel Street
Frank Chapek
West Twentieth Street
Frank Chebowa
Zion Place
Grinnell
Judge Grinnell
Aldine Square
Chebowa
Hronek
Chanek
Louis Lingg
Hubbard
Inspector Banfield
West Side
Justice Lyon
Elliott
Farrell Street
Maponey
Twentieth Street
Chapek
Albert R. Parsons
Two Engineers Arrested Over May Train Incident In 1900s
A woman vows to raise her son with the truth of his murdered father. George Clarke, a leading Brotherhood of Engineers figure, is arrested on a state warrant, and George Miles is detained for alleged complicity in the May 26 train bombing attempt.
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George Clarke
Brotherhood
George Miles
Fielden Schwab and Neebe in Joliet Prison
Major McClaughry, Joliet warden visiting Chicago, says Fielden Schwab and Neebe remain orderly and tractable in Joliet for murder. He hails Inspector Bonfield Judge Gary and State Attorney Grinnell for prosecuting Anarchists, supports Governor Oglesby’s decisions, notes no pardons while Anarchists threaten Illinois. Health reported good. only the defense committee visits, distributing contributions to families.
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Illinois
Joliet
Post
Fielden
Schwab
Neebe
Chicago
Inspector Bonfield
Gary
Grinnell
Bonfield
Parsons
Lingg
Engel
Hancoeck County
Major
Civil Service Commission reports progress in merit based appointments
The Civil Service Commission in Washington released its fourth report covering January 16, 1886 to June 30, 1887. It records 15,852 applicants for classified service with 9,210 men and 1,566 women passing. It notes 452 men and 95 women appointed in the classified departmental service since 1883 and discusses the shift from political patronage to merit based employment, while acknowledging ongoing patronage in parts of the service.
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Waasahington
Civil Service Commission
Prison labor funds debated in Albany extraordinary session
In Albany on July 17 both houses met in an extraordinary session to resolve prison appropriations. Governor Hill and State Prison Superintendent Austin Lathrop warned that without funding convicts will be idle. estimates show 350 idle at Sing Sing and 600 more next month, with other prisons facing layoffs. Republicans face a tight choice between approving funds or risking widespread confinement.
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McLaughlin Bros. Company
Hoar
Post Office
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Long
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Aldrich
Senate Committee
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Harrison
Calvin S. Bryce
Democratic National Campaign Committee
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Canada
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Leonard Church
Hartford
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Ala
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Lakeview Assembly
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Salem
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Superintendent of Prisons
Assembly
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Austin Lathrop
Sing Sing
Auburn
Clinton Prison
Lathrop
Bryce Elected Chairman of Democratic Campaign
The Democratic national campaign committee elected Calvin St. Bryce of Ohio as chairman. Plans for the campaign were discussed this evening and the committee adjourned subject to the chairman's call.
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New York
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Calvin St. Bryce
Ohio
French baiters fined as Newfoundland catch aimed at fisheries rights
From St John s N F news arrives of two French bankers schooners Virginia and Amazon fined 200 each by Judge O Reilly and seized for bait act violations. Capt Diggins of Ambrose H Knight released on bail after being caught buying excess bait. Case hints at international friction over Grand Banks fishing subsidies and English rights in Newfoundland waters.
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O’reilly
Newfoundland
St. Johns
United States
Rance
Grand Banks
Randall Very Weak Recurrent Hemorrhage Reported
Washington July 17 Mr Randall suffered another slight hemorrhage today but it was controlled quickly and did not noticeably affect his overall condition. He remains nourished, bright, cheerful, yet very weak and debilitated.
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Washington
Randall
Uneventful Day At Sheridan Cottage
Nonquitt July 17 A quiet day with General Sheridan holding his own and dozing much. He shows no major change, sleeps well, eats modestly due to weak digestion from gastric disturbance, nourished mainly by peptonized milk. Pulse firm. cough infrequent. Bulletin signed Washington Matthews Henry OC. Yarrow.
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Nonquirr
Sheridan Cottage
Nonquitt
Sheridan
Washington Matthews
Henry OC. Yarrow
Blaine's illness sparks talk of Harrison as successor
Portland reports stir over General Harrison potential as Blaine’s successor if he withdraws from leadership. Maine Republicans await Aug 15 meeting in Portland with Blaine Miller and Parker slated to speak. Campaign planning includes possible Blaine stops along the route and a large welcome by Joe Manley and Colonel Dow.
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Portland
Blaine
Harrison
Maine
Warner Miller
Parker
Indiana
Joe Manley
Colonel Dow
General Harrison Quiet Day in Indianapolis During Recovery
Indianapolis July 17 General Harrison spent a quiet day in the city visiting his law office and streets then resumed political labors at home. He has recovered from his recent indisposition.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Runners and stables gather at Saratoga for racing season
Saratoga notes announce thirty days of racing totaling 150 races with five per day starting July 24 except no races on the 25th. Forty-five stables present or arriving, with eighteen engaged and more expected. Major entrants include Dwyer Bros stable with eighteen horses and J. H. Stevens, A. McCampbell, W. Cassidy and others. Prominent horses listed include Prospect, Umpire, St. Albans, Bendigo, Locust, Jackson, Tenday, Tennyson, Welcome, Dameila, Irvis E., and Gondole.
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Locust
Jessie B
Hailstone
Long Island
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Los Angeles
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Byron McClelland
H. B. Durham
I. H. Stevens
A. McCampbell
W. H. Otman
W. L. Cassidy
C. Cornelson
W. O. Sull
R. Tucker
J. B. Haggin
Chicago
Jackson
Plumas
Tenday
Tennyson
Welcome
Dameila
Irvis E
Blithesome
Motte
Franza
Tourmaline
D. O'Connor
Skip
Teza
B. R. Ashe
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For thirty six hours forecasts show slightly warmer fair weather in New England and eastern New York, with a stationary temperature by Wednesday afternoon. Vermont and western New York may see local rains with southeasterly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Vermont
Alabama Lease System Denounced at Prison Association Meet
The National Prison Association opened its second day with prayer by Chaplain Phillips. R H Dawson of Alabama denounced the lease system citing high prisoner mortality and illness, while Dr J D Scouller urged reform classification and humane treatment. C H Reeve proposed state congregate homes for dependent children with a home-like setting and strict oversight.
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National Prison Association Convention
Phillips
Rhode Island
R. H. Dawson
Alabama
J. D. Scouller
Illinois State Reform School
Committee On
C. H. Reeve
Plymouth
Non
Reeve
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