Cotton Destroyed as Norfolk Farm Buildings Burned
Fire destroyed cotton stock and farm buildings in Norfolk setting. An order to control the blaze was issued as flames swept through the granaries and sheds, prompting emergency responses from local crews and authorities. Investigations to determine cause were launched by officials.
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Norrork
Boston Wharf and Warehouse Company
Verona
Quebec
Rockkvilue
Conn
Robert Pinney
Ellington
Columbus
Kan
Gulf Railroad
MetHunn
Amos Roberts
Sea serpent sighted near Simcoe Island by Wolfe Island men
Charles Staley of Wolfe Island and three companions sailing near Simcoe Island report seeing a sea serpent about eighteen inches around with an olive color and tapering head. They observed three surface appearances, a swift water rush, and a tail lash suggesting a length near twenty five feet. Only the head emerged briefly each time.
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Kinestron
Ont
Charles Staley
Wolfe Island
Simcoe Island
Beieve
June Copper Drops Five Points
At the iron and metal exchange 100000 pounds of June copper sold for 1655 dollars. This marks a five point drop and the French syndicate agents did not purchase.
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New York
Iron and Metal Exchange
Gilman Cash Railway System Promises Lower Rental
The Gilman Cash Railway Company unveils a refined automatic cash carrier system touted as efficient and economical. With offices at 178 Devonshire Street Boston, the firm invites stockholders and investors to witness demonstrations of its superior cash handling system and expects favorable prospects.
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Gilman Cash Railway Company
Devonshire Street
Boston
MASONS' STRIKE A FAILURE. First week report of strike impacts
Fact River reports the first week of the masons and plasterers strike as mostly minimal disruption. Tenement and dwelling house work is the only area affected with contractors gradually reassembling crews. Several mills begin or continue heavy work with masons and bricklayers willing to work ten hours daily.
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Masons
Fact River
Stafford Mill
New Sagamore Mill
General Sheridan Holds Steady Morning After Favorable Pulse
Wastincron June 11. General Sheridan shows a comfortable morning with a fair pulse and improving appetite. By 9 p.m. doctors note no change aside from increased nourishment. Midnight reports no new developments. occasional coughing, good pulse, steady respiration, and periodic comfortable sleep.
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Wastincron
Weather Update for New England and New York
Indications indicate a twenty four hour period from 7 am Tuesday June 12 with light to fresh westerly winds for New England and eastern New York. Cooler, fair weather expected.
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Washington
New England
New York
Observations From Game Moment At All Stations
Observations were recorded at the game moment across all named stations. The report notes the timing and scope of data collection and provides a cross station snapshot of events as they occurred.
Ministers Phelps and Melane to Sail for Europe
Washington June 11 United States Minister Phelps will sail from New York tomorrow for England and Minister Melane will sail Saturday next for France.
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Washington
United States
Phelps
New York
England
Melane
France
Steamers Arrived In Various Ports From Around The World
A long list of steamships arriving or departing from major ports on June 9 through June 12. Vessels include Jan Breydel Antwerp Istrian Liverpool Egyptian Monarch New York Escalona Montreal and many more. Entries note origin and destination cities such as London Liverpool New York Havre and Rotterdam, with several ships proceeding or reported as arrived.
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Jan Breydel
Antwerp
Liverpool
London
New York
Escalona
Montreal
Glasgow
Austria
Amsterdam
Schiedam
Durham City
Prawle Point
New Orleans
Pawnee
Banninvall
Martello
Moville
Oregon
Lord Gough
Philadelphia
Aurania
Southampton
Obock
Havre
Halifax
Sliberman
Ae ‘Openhagen
Gothia
Stettin
Ilamburg
England's War Scare Stirs Parliament and Global News
In the British House of Commons Lord George Hamilton defended wartime transport estimates for landing 100,000 men and seizing London, citing a 13 year old joint data basis. Reports note licensing doubt in local government, Parnell letter allegations, and rapid European updates from Paris to Rome and Pesth regarding political resignations, national armies, and a major forgery case.
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House of Commons
George Hamilton
Admiralty
England
London
Childers
Hanbury
Lord George Hamilton
Balfour
Gladstone
W. A. Smith
The
Treasury
Italy and Zanzibar Dispute Clarified by Chamber
Rome reports the government stated that the late Sultan ceded territory to the Italian Commercial Company but the cession was partly revoked. The present Sultan sent a reply to King Humbert after acceding to the throne and then neglected customary forms. The consul hauled down the flag and sought satisfaction, urging that the remedy be an accession of territory to Italy and noting friendly powers in Zanzibar. Italy aims to resolve disputes before considering other issues.
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Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Zanzibar
Humbert
Commures
Bishop O Dwyer Rejects Disobedience To Pope Rescript
Bishop O Dwyer of Limerick writes again on the Pope s rescript, denouncing all who refuse to obey as desperate men and hinting at possible excommunication of schismatical parishioners. He defends his nationalist stance while condemning disobedience as not a test of fealty.
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O'Dwyer
Limerick
Locust Invasion Ravages Constantine Province
Locust swarms advance in a twelve by six mile stretch across the province of Constantine causing panic. The valley of Gvelma lies devastated as locusts sweep the region.
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Aveirns
Constantine
Gvelma
Protestants Tackle Islamism At London Mission Conference
Discussion at the Protestant Mission Conference in London focused on Islamism’s growth. Max Lehreiber of Berlin reported on Islamism spreading in art and Dutch possessions with moslem schools opposing Christian missions. Dr. Post described Islamism's social and political impact, undermining morality, as Dr. Pierson later surveyed mission work.
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Londox
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Berlin
Post
Earl of Aberdeen
Pierson
Emperor Frederek’s Condition and Crime Report Mix
The National Zeitung notes the Emperor’s throat infection worsened by a partially filled tracheal cannula, a rubber ring added to seal the opening, and frequent sips of warm milk and whiskey to ease dryness. A Crimmitzschau shoemaker, Albert Wettber, is arrested for a Watertown banker murder and robbery claim. Temple wins a professional bicycle race as Belfast Telegraph cites Mr. O’Donnell’s action reference.
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London
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Watertown
United States
Wettber
Germany
Temple
Belfast Evening Telegraph
O’donnell
Lord Stanley Sworn Governor General of Canada in Senate
Canada's Governor General Lord Stanley of Preston was sworn in by Chief Justice Sir William Ritchie in Ottawa. The ceremony in the Senate chamber drew a brilliant crowd as Stanley, praised for his soldierlike presence, pledged loyalty to the crown and commented on Australian federation.
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Ont
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William Ritchie
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Lansdowne
Canada
Dominion
Australia
Sinclair Murder at Bancor Claims Clerk Guilty
A June report from Bancor Maine cites Clerk Hayes asserting that fellow clerk Sellon killed Clerk Jerry Sinclair during a mail room quarrel over handling of mail at Waterville. Hayes testified in a closed coroner’s inquest as a jury found Sinclair died of a stab wound on June 9 aboard mail car No 561.
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Sellon
Jerry Sinclair
Hayes
Whitney
Dame
Postal Service of
Boston
Whitehouse
Sinclair
Young and Sanger
Jerry G. Sinclair
Bangor
United States Mail
A. G. Sellon
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Maine Convention Heats Up Over Burleigh Cleaves Marble Fight
Portiano Me June 11 A crowded hotel scene unfolds as Burleigh Marble and Cleaves vie for Maine GOP nomination. Delegates arrive from Penobscot Piscataquis Washington Hancock Aroostook echo early support with Cleaves boom and Portland clubs serenading him. Burleigh leads on first ballot forecast with 800 of 1444 delegates, while Marble and Cleaves press hard. Open warfare looms at the convention with dark horse talk and heated credentials debate amid Manley order led Burleigh delegates.
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SprdAt
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Marble
Cleaves
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Grand Army
Maine
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Piscataquis
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Hancock
Aroostook
Portland
Tom’’ Reed
Joe Manley
Marble Forces
Hannibal Hamlin
C. E. Littlefield
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Charles Hamlin
A. ©. Hamlin
Furleigh
Informa
Fred Powers
Houston
Symonds
Augusta
Wiswell Ot Ellsworth
State Committee
Depew Says He Is Not A Candidate For Nomination
New York June 11 Chauncey M Depew denies withdrawing from the Republican presidential race He says he is not a candidate but would consider the nomination if urged by party leaders He explains misinterpretations from a Globe Democrat report and stresses duty to party and country Congressman White predicts Depews name will be presented at the convention with New York delegation splitting among candidates and supporting Sherman potential outcome noted
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Dougherty
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Colonel Allen
Massachusetts
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New York
Major Bundy
the Mail and Express
Depew
Globe-Democrat
Republican Party
Curiaco
V. White
Brooklyn
N. Y
Grand Pavisic
Sherman
Alice Woodhall Discharged in Second Court Appearance
New York June 11. Alice Woodhall, extradited from England June 2 for forging John Gill's name to 520,000 worth of United States bones, was in court again today. Counsel Mr Howe argued for her release. Judge Gildersleeve granted it. She will return to England.
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Alice Woodhall
New York
England
John Gill
United States
Howe
Overs
Gildersleeve
Smyth's Annual Report Reveals Seminary Adjustments
Anxpover June 11 special edition reports President Seelye and Mr. Marshall visiting with Dr. Walker expected tomorrow. Trustees present include Bancroft Taylor Wellman Russell Ropes McKenzie Wilcox Bishop Carter Hardy. Vose absent tomorrow, Fiske away in California. Smyth reads annual report noting graduates finding parishes, potential cooperation between boards, and quinquennial creed subscriptions by three professors including Smyth amid board scrutiny.
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Seelye
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Dr. Walker
F. P. Bancroft
Edward Taylor
J. W. Wellman
T. H. Russell
J. 5. Ropes
A. McKenzie
W. H. Wilcox
R. R. Bishop
Franklin Carter
Alpheus H. Hardy
Vose
Fiske
California
Horace Fairbanks
Treasury Building
J. C. Smyth
Smyth
H. M. Dexter
Post Today
Tammany to Hold Grand Ratification Meeting Tomorrow
New York June 11 Tammany will hold a grand ratification meeting in the Academy of Music tomorrow night. Governor Hill has promised to be present with speakers including Governor Green and former New Jersey Governor Abbott W Bourke Cochran and other prominent Democrats.
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Tammany
Academy of Music
Hill
Green
Abbott
New Jersey
W. Bourke Cochran
AvenUay Jordan Marsh Co Great Hand Sewn $3 Shoe
AvenUay Jordan Marsh Co announces a durable hand sewn gentlemen shoe priced at three dollars. The ad highlights quality materials and crafted construction aimed at working men and professionals seeking affordable footwear.
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Blaine and Foraker Whitelaw Reid Letter Bid
Baltimore June 11. The Sun reports from Columbus that Whitelaw Reid advises Governor Foraker that Blaine will not refuse a Chicago nomination. Reid bases this on a private letter from Blaine and urges Foraker to take second place behind Blaine if offered.
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the Sun
Columbus
Presidential boom reps flood Chicago hotels in June
In Chicago on June 11 representatives of five distinct presidential blocs are in town with more expected. Campaign posters for candidates appear in hotels Alger's and Allison's offices. Sherman’s proxy adds a spokesman for Harrison. Judge Gresham stays at the Palmer House. Local supporters hold an open meeting near the Grand Pacific rotunda with several spirited speeches.
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Allison
Sherman
Harrison
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Grand Pacific Rotunda
Princess Ann O Delia Trial Reveals Striking Testimony
New York June 11 Princess Ann O Delia faced a string of sensational statements during her trial. Alice Amanda Salmon claimed she was the prisoner’s sister and that O Delia used multiple names including Edith A Lola Montez. The exchange over Lola Montez’s motherhood sparked outbursts as witnesses described eccentric claims and a tense studio scene involving General Diss DeBar and artist Albert Bierstadt. The court kept the case moving with a ruling on a motion to dismiss and will hear the closing summary tomorrow.
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Ann O’delia
Alice Amanda Salmon
Edith A
Lola Montez
Diss DeBar
Ann O’ Delia
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Mme
Hakspere
Mrs Chippendale Actress Dies in England
Mrs. W. H. Chippendale of Henry Irving's company dies in England. Born in Salisbury she debuted as Seaman in 1840s and rose through stages including the Haymarket and Lyceum. She married actor Mr. Chippendale and later performed at Court Theatre and other London houses.
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London
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