Railroad Disaster at St Maude Claims Forty Three
The morning edition reports a deadly railroad disaster at St Maude with forty three deaths and one hundred four wounded, predominantly women and children. It also notes political moves in Parliament, a planned attack on Coquimbo, a Toronto murder case, and various international events including bankers control of rubber and a French squadron banquet in St Petersburg.
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St. Maude
Parnell
House of Commons
John Daly
Coquimbo
Chile
Toronto
Ont
London
Baron de Gonderiz
Cronstadt
Grand Duke
Alexis
St. Petersburg
China
Elite Kentucky Whiskey Promoted By Hetherston Co
The Hetherston Importing Co presents Elite Kentucky Whiskey as the finest distillation from Kentucky, advertised as superior and priced higher for quality. Bottled sealed in sizes about 3 4 and 116 gallon, sold by first class druggists hotels and grocers including F T Church Co W A DeMerritt Otto Van der Heyde T A Bishop Truman Reid A J Hayman and A D Marcy among others.
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Kentucky
Hetherston Importing Co
F. T. Church & Co
Cor. Court and
Howard Sts
Coquimbo Threatened as Balmaceda Forces Mass for Battle
New York dispatch says Junta troops mass at Huasco and will move on Coquimbo to clash with Balmaceda supporters. Insurgent warships Ama zones Aconcagua Cochrane and Esmeralda are near, while Government ships head north to contend. Balmaceda holds about 10,000 troops in Coquimbo with reinforcements from Valparaiso. both sides eye land and sea operations. Official Chilean reports claim revolt makes no progress after Vallenar defeat, and pay issues deter desertions. The Errazuriz cruiser faces crew restrictions at Liscon ports amid police interference and threats of action.
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New York
The
Herald
Coquimbo
Chile
Junta
Huasco
Balmaceda
Congressional
Amazones
Aconcagua
Cochrane
Esmeralda
Valparaiso
Santiago DE Chile
Vallenar
Iquique
Ataonwa
Lispon
Errazuris
Errazuriz
Tin Plate Controversy at Treasury Over Owen Letter
Washington officials wrestle with Superintendent Owen’s letter proposing tin plate workers from abroad under the contract labor act. Protests from Italians and Republican politics swirl as Foster weighs recalling the letter or withholding tin plate imports to avoid embarrassment.
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Washington
Spectan
Treasury Department
Owen
Treasury
McKinleyites
United States
Foster
Niedringhaus
Wrightington Named Superintendent of Immigration at Boston
Secretary Foster designates Dr. S. C. Wrightington as superintendent of immigration in Boston under a new federal arrangement. The move shifts control from state to national level while keeping local efficiency, with Wrightington serving without pay and reporting to Commissioner Owen starting Aug. 1, under the bureau of immigration.
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S. C. Wrightington
Foster
Boston
Treasury Department
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Wrightington
State Board
Massachusetts Immigration
Owen
Bureau of Immigration
Massachusetts Board
Sherman Foraker Contest Narrows In Ohio Nomination
A Columbus despatch details the Sherman and Foraker factions clashing at Lancaster Ohio where Henry J. Cleveland sought a second term as State Senator. J Q Abbott won the nomination as Foraker allies exploited Cleveland's unopposed status and a decoy letter raised suspicions of a broader political trap.
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Foraker
Friends of
Cleveland
Senator Cleveland
Senator Sherman
Sherman
United States Senate
Mr. Sherman
Drawback on Exports of Tin Plate Furnishings
The Foraker agent sent the statement that a drawback will be allowed on the export of kitchen and house furnishing goods made by the Steel Edge Stamping and Retinning Company of Boston from imported tin plate. The drawback equals the duty paid on the imported plate used, less 1 percent deduction. The amount for each exported article is based on net weight per gross as per a prepared schedule.
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Beard
Steel Edge
Boston
Official heads in the Treasury New York collectors cuts
The Secretary of the Treasury announced reductions in New York Collector of Customs staff. Many clerks, carpenters, tellers, and messengers see pay cuts or abolition across divisions. One deputy collector post is also abolished. Effective the 1st prox, projected annual savings approach $87,000.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Newburgh
Absurd Story Denied Shocking Disappearance Rumors
New York July 27 reports deny a sensational tale of the disappearance or murder of James Cox, a Brooklyn based accountant and translator. The article says no irregularities, no missing books, and no large cash, noting Cox rents a modest Sixth Street home, runs a profitable office, owns a Richland New Jersey farm, and remains away for weeks with no confirmed cause. The family is divided over religion but remains distant. Cox, over 60 and English born, is a popular chess enthusiast and not accused of serious wealth or danger.
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New York
Stecret
the Post
Morning Papers
James Cox
New Street
Cox
Sixth Street
Brooklyn
Jim
Richland
N. J
Memorial stone misleads on Adjutant Campbell remains
In New Haven the unveiling of a memorial to Adjutant Campbell was staged on a small rise away from the original grave. Although workmen dug for the body, no remains or trace of a body were found, yet officials kept the discovery secret to protect public interest.
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New Haven
Conn
Campbell
Arlington
Passage Entries From July 27 Historic Shipping Notes
At Boston July 27 Bowden from Jamaica. At Boston July 27 George Dumois and John Sever drup from Baracoa. At Boston July 27 Alfred Dumois from Banes Cuba. At New York July 27 Devonia from Glasgow. At New York July 27 Aller from Bremen. At New York July 27 Gellert from Hamburg. At Philadelphia July 27 British Prince from Liverpool. Off Scilly Islands July 26 La Campina from New York for Antwerp AU Marseilles July 25 Britannia from New York. At Antwerp July 27 Rhymond from New York. At Dephford July 27 Lepanto from New York for Antwerp. At Bremen July 27 Saale from New York. At Southampton July 26 8 pm Ems from Bremen for New York and proceeded at 8 pm. Off Torr Head July 27 Vancouver from Montreal for Liverpool. At Hiogo July 25 Guy Mannering from New York. At Glasgow July 27 Siberian from New York. Off Fastnet July 27 Cufic from New York for Liverpol. At Malta July 18 Dora Forester from New York for China ports.
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Boston
Bowden
Jamaica
George Dumois
John Severdrup
Baracoa
Alfred Dumois
Banes
Cuba
New York
Devonia
Glasgow
Aller
Bremen
Gellert
Hamburg
Philadelphia
British Prince
Liverpool
Scilly Islands
la Campina
New
Late Ship News From New York July 27
A colonial era ship news note lists vessels sailing and cleared from New York headed to Portland Boston and Bremen with several vessels named including steamer Cottage City Werra Lech Carron Kate F Troop and Martha P Tucker among others. ships reported sailing and cargoes in voyage updates.
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New York
Plate
Mediterranean
Cottarddin
Cagliari
Sarah Quinn
Boston
Warsteed
Mary Stewart
Bangor
E Arenterius
Rocklana
Matthew Vassar
Portland
Vetetta
St John
Cottage City
Araguda
Adelaine
Gustave Adolf
Gofie
Werra
Polle
Bremen
Lech Carron
Clarke
Melbourne
Kate F Troop
Banks
Ansier
Katie Stuart
Edwards
Passages
Martha P Tucker
Smith
Buenos Ayres
Manhattan Club Aces Return With Fifty Three Prizes
The Manhattan Athletic Club team arrived on the Cunard Gallia after competing in England and France from June 6 to July 27. Members include Eugene Tan Schaick manager, Luther Cary, Mortimer Remington, H L Cadman, H L Halleck, C A J Queckberner, C L Nichols, Ed Lange, J S Roddy. They won 58 prizes valued over 500 dollars and will exhibit trophies at the clubhouse. Cary set or helped set multiple marks despite turf tracks and rain.
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New York
Spectar
Manhattan Athletic Club
Cunard
Gallia
England
France
Eugene Tan Schaick
Luther A. Cary
Mortimer Remington
Cary
The
Evening Post
America
Newcastle
Manchester
Cadman
Queckberner
Malcolm Ford
Paris
Ford
Dadman
London
Tufnell Park Athletic Club
London Athletic Club
Halleck
London Polytechnic Athletic Club
Roddy
Manchester Athletic Club
Wea
Salford Harriers
Salford
Official Jealousy Kills Deputy Sheriff in Skagit County
George W. Poor a deputy sheriff and ex customs inspector is shot and killed at Woolley Skagit county by Customs Inspectors J C Baird and James Buchanan. Terry an ex Seattle policeman is wounded. The shooting followed a confrontation over a group of Chinese smugglers from British Columbia.
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Seattle
Wash
George W. Poor
Woolley
Skagit County
J. C. Baird
James Buchanan
Terry
United States
British Columbia
Poor
Baird
Buchanan
Missing New Haven Society Man Leaves Suicide Note
John Hin man of New Haven a known secret society member has been missing since Sunday. He left a note at his home saying he would kill himself and that searching for the body would be pointless as it would sink beyond reach. No financial trouble is reported. he earned over 4000 annually from his Sargent factory job and is said to have deserted his family rather than die by his own hand.
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New Haven
Conn
John
Hinman
Secret Society
Sargent Factory
Child Killed By Collision Of Horse Cars in Olneyville
In Providence on July 27 five year old Mors Weiss was crushed between two horse cars near the car barn. He was playing on a stationary car when an oncoming car struck a switch and swung perpendicular, catching the boy by the neck and breaking it.
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Providence
Mors Weiss
Olneyville
Almy Kaleidoscope Heralds Manhunt in Salem Ayer
Salem July 27 Ayer reports fierce interest over Hanover murderer Frank C Almy visiting the area. Mrs Ladoo photographed a man matching Almys description while he dined. Authorities traced the description to Newport NH where a suspect was arrested. Salem marshal questioned boarder Julia Allard about Almys visits and a letter to him referenced steamer berths.
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Holyoke
Hanover
N. H
Hanscom
Brigham and Canning
Newport
Almy
Salem
Julia Allard
Frank C. Almy
St Mande disaster leaves many dead and injured
Paris notes an official toll of 43 dead and 104 injured from the rail disaster at St Maude. Most victims were women and children as two carriages and a guard’s van were destroyed by a gas explosion and fire. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames and delays, while inquiries assign blame to the Vincennes station master and driver of the second train amid reports of signal and brake failures.
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Paris
St. Mande
Ene
Fire Brigade of
Vincennes
St. Maude
Westinghouse
Pont Tournelle
Too Light-Fingered Malden Man Guilty on All Counts
In Malden District Court Judge Pettengill found George B. Willett of Melrose guilty on all counts of breaking and entering embezzlement and larceny. He faced $3,200 bail for grand jury appearances in October after being captured in Eastport Maine and brought back for trial.
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Malden
Pettengill
George B. Willett
Melrose Highlands
Willett
Ernest A. Hopkins
Wakefield
Nellie McNally
Eastport
Mahoney
Milliken
John Thompson
Cumberland
St. Johns
Boston
Melrose
John A. Malone
Emma A. Hopkins
John Wells
Frank Cheat
Policeman killed in Rockwood excursion train incident
Johnstown officer James Kelly died after a platform brawl aboard a Rockwood area excursion train. Conductor signalled for a stop, a coupling broke, and Kelly was crushed under wheels. Fellow passenger Lucas Myers of Latrobe also died. Milton Pyle survived with severe injuries.
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Johnstown
Penn
Rockwood
James Kelly
Kelly
Lucas Myers
Latrobe
Milton Pyle
Ignatius Donnelly's Scheme Upsets Minnesota Farmers
In St Paul Minnesota farmers face embarrassment as an anti trust constitutional amendment, introduced in 1887 by Ignatius Donnelly and now Section 36 of the state Constitution, frames Alliance actions under Muller circular as criminal conspiracy after past legislative support.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Alliance
MuUer
Ignatius Donnely
Minnesota Alliance
Rubber combination reported by London bankers and merchants
A banker merchant coalition in London under Baron de Gondoriz secures control of existing rubber stock and credit for the next crop. Much of the rubber held in the United States is ordered shipped to London with two hundred tons set for shipment on a steamer leaving next Saturday.
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New York
London
Baron de Gondoriz
United States
Brewer Rules Union Pacific Rock Island Bridge Pact Valid
Justice Brewer announced the decision in the Union Pacific Rock Island bridge case. The ruling holds the contract between Union Pacific and the Rock Island and Milwaukee roads valid, and that proper officials approved the agreement despite diverse interests.
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Brewer
Rock Island Bridge
Omana
Neb
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Milwaukee Roads
Children Burned In Stable Fire At Dayton
In Dayton Ohio today July 27 August Young five and Frank Enzel four played with matches in George Merciles stable and were burned to death as the stable burned.
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Dayton
Young
Frank Enzel
George Merciles
Train Crash in Evra Town Kills Five Relatives
The Rev Wellington White of Grove Street Evra along with his wife and two children die in a collision after driving between two Erie freight sections at Eldridge Park. A passenger train strikes them. three others, including two children, die instantly. Mrs White and a two year old suffer severe injuries. Mabel White 7 years old escapes with minor bruises. White was Amherst College and NY Theological Seminary educated, ten years in China, on leave.
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Evra
N.Y
Wellington White
Grove Street
Mr. White
Lillian
Hattie Hastings
Susie McCarthy
China
Social event at Ban-y-Bryn in Bar Harbor draws prominent society
Bar Harbor Me July 27 The reception and ball at Ban-y-Bryn the palatial cottage of Mr Albert Clifford Barney constituted a major social event of the season. About two hundred invitations were issued and many prominent society people attended.
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Bar Harbor
Bar Harezor
Ban-y-Bryn
Albert Clifford Barney
Vatican Economies Amid German Alliance Talks and Italian Deficit
The London desk reports that Italy faces a 78 million lire deficit for 1890 1891 despite savings. A ministry council outlines preliminary Berne tariff talks with Germany Austria Hungary and Switzerland with final negotiations planned for autumn. Vatican costs trigger cuts with guard reductions and cardinals urged to endure summer residence in Rome.
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London
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Berne
Vatican
Pontifical Army
Peter
Rome
Parnell Seeks Amnesty for Daly in Prison Debate
In the House of Commons July 27, Parnell pressed for amnesty or political-prisoner status for life-sentenced convicts including John Daly, arguing Daly may be innocent of dynamite charges. Harcourt opposed relief. Redmond urged further inquiry as a police-conspiracy claim. Home Secretary Matthews dismissed innocence proofs as inventions and insisted on the existing sentence.
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Lonpox
House of Commons
Parnell
John Daly
Egan
Daly
William Vernon Harcourt
John Redmond
Henry Matthews
Home Secretary
Lord Mayor Hosts Columbian Fair Delegates at Mansion House
At the Mansion House London the Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Savery hosted the foreign committee of the Columbian Fair Commission. Lady Savery and Sir Richard Webster attended along with other royal commission members to oversee Great Britain's exhibits. The Lord Mayor praised the Chicago fair, predicting it would surpass all prior exhibitions.
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London
Joseph Savery
Mansion House
Lady Savery
Richard Webster
Royal Commission
Great Britain
Peple
Old Bailey Sentences Alchemist for $40,000 Frauds
Edward Pinter alias Sheeny Al pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to attempting to obtain 40000 dollars from Edwin Streeter a Land street jeweller by false pretences claiming he could convert any number of sovereigns into gold three times their weight He was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
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Old Bailey
Sheeny AL
London
Edward Pinter
Edwin Streeter
Land Street
James McHenry Death Declared Natural
London July 27 The Rt Hon Henry Matthews told the House of Commons the public prosecutor who ordered exhumation of James McHenry known as the Ene railroad litigant has ruled he died a natural death.
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James M’henry
London
Henry Matthews
House of Commons
James McHenry
Ene Railroad Litigant
McHenry
First Colonial Peer Given Peerage in Lords
Lord Mount Stephen Sir George Stephen former president of the Bank of Montreal and now president of the Canadian Pacific railway took the oath in the House of Lords today. This marks the first instance of a native of a British colony being made a peer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Mount Stephen
Sir George Stephen
Bank of Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Barkentine Henry Warner Aground Near Digby
The Henry Warner, a 330 ton Boston barkentine with a plaster cargo from Windsor, went ashore Saturday night near Trout Cove, Digby County Nova Scotia and is feared a total loss.
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Boston
Haxifax
N.S
Henry Warner
Windsor
Trout Cove
Digby
Homophonous WordsFarewell to an Insurance Said Name
The note plays on homophones like good bye and insurance terms. It includes a jumble of names and titles such as NAT LIFE ENS GOs Je I PHELPS State Agt 159 DOY Beeston. The passage reads as a quirky collage rather than a cohesive event with clear action or outcome.
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Gos
Phelps
State Agt
Beeston
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