Hancock letter preserves union, states rights inviolable
New York July 30 1880 General Hancock accepting the Democratic nomination asserts the thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth amendments are inviolable. He defends the constitution as supreme law and warns against fraud violence and a strong centralized government. Public office is a trust and civil service reform is vital for honest governance. He condemns long tenure and party power while urging unity and economic prudence.
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New York
Hancock
Governor's Island
New York City
United States
Cincinnati
Union
Washington
Fidelit
Winfield
John W. Stevenson
John P. Stockton
Ofice
Republican Party
Roper
Willtamm H. Enenisa
John 8. Stockton
Indianapolis
W. H. English
Igh
Jefferson
English Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination in Letter
Indianapolis July 30 William H English confirms acceptance of the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He praises the party platform and extols the presidential candidate’s military and political record, emphasizing fidelity to the constitution and civil liberty.
Mob pursues and kills alleged rapist in Missouri town
An armed mob of about 100 men from neighboring counties seized Sheriff Matlock’s prisoner J C Carlew in Moberly and opened fire as he was taken toward the courthouse. He escaped briefly, but Crump’s husband fired five more shots, ending Carlew’s life within ten minutes.
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Moberly
Matlock
J.C. Carlew
Crump
Carlew
Hailstones Nine Inches In Circumference At Portage County
A devastating hailstorm struck Portage County Wisconsin on July 28 lasting two hours and four miles wide. Hailstones measured six to nine inches in circumference, destroying hop yards and crops including wheat corn and oats, breaking windows and killing cattle sheep and horses. bark stripped from oaks, four inches of hail at Custer on the Wisconsin railroad. Farmers report losses over four thousand dollars and many have discharged help. Old residents say they never saw hail so large, with hailstones found since 3 p m yesterday.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Portage County
Custer
Wisconsin
Annihilated British Brigade in Candahar Encounter
London reports reveal Lord Hartington announcing that General Burrows brigade was annihilated by Afghans under Ayoob Khan at Candahar. Afghan force, including mutineers and regiments from Shere Ali, overwhelmed the British before reinforcements could aid. Estimated British losses range 2000 to 3000 as Burrows’ remnant retreated to Candahar.
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London
Lord Hartington
Candahar
Burrow
Burrows
Ayoob Khan
Cabul
Shere Ali
Cadahar
Ayood Khan
Sars
Lou
Shagassi Khasdil Khan
Turkestan
Herat
Ayoob
Elmund
Girishk
Primrose
Sina Pine
Pears
Phayre
Helmand
India Office
Bombay
Ayoob Kalin
Farah
Abe
Hilmund
Hombay
Barrows
Marquis of Ripon
India
Simla
Ayoob Khan Drives Back British In Candahar Battle
Telegram from Lahore reports Ayoob Khan pushing British forces back toward Candahar. Details remain unclear whether all posts between Candahar and Chaman Choki are retaken. Casualties cited vary, with Burrows brigade reported as 2000 killed among 3000 total, while other accounts differ.
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Ayoob Khan
Candahar
Lonpox
Lahore
Chaman Choki
Dubrain
Kayre
Burrows
Primrose
Phayre
Khojab Pass
Bolan Pass
Copatins
India
Herat
Unprecedented Immigration in New York This Month
The current month sees unprecedented immigrant arrivals in New York with 1407 landed at Castle Garden today. By July 25 the July total reaches 107, and the year total climbs to 202,470 by this afternoon, far exceeding prior years. Three vessels are expected with about 1460 more immigrants, likely pushing July totals to 26,500.
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You
New York
Castle Garden
Edison Advances on Electric Lamp and Bamboo Burner
New York reports Edison continuing work on the electric lamp and maintaining faith in the carbon horseshoe burner. The article notes alleged progress with bamboo components and an implied generator supply for light, reflecting ongoing experimentation and claims of efficiency gains.
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New York
Edison
Paeeree Bamboo
Edison’s electric motor to power faster trains
The report notes a nine horse power system to run ten lights and describes Edison improving his electric motor which currently powers a train at forty miles per hour. He expects speed increases and a test trip on a portion of the Pennsylvania railroad.
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Edison
L’ennsylvania
Sprague’s Swag and a Treasury Draw in 19th Century Politics
A Washington despatch details Ohio congressman William Peter Sprague, a Republican from McConnellsville, who opposed the salary grab in 1875 but later drew $8,000 from the Treasury in five installments after losing renomination. The piece portrays his moral posturing, denials, and eventual embezzlement-like action, ending with his balanced account and lingering ambition for a return to Congress.
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Washington
Cingination Enquirer
William Peter Sprague
McConnellsville
Ohio
Garfield
Sprague
Forty-Third Congress
William
Peter
Eee
William Peter
Treasury
Barkis
Congress
United States
Willian Peter
Dr Tanner in Critical Condition After 40 Day Fast
New York August 2 Dr Tanner appears haggard and wan with eyes bright and sunken cheeks. He cannot feed without help and may not last until noon next Saturday when the forty days end. Attending doctors warn he could die within minutes if the fast continues. When revived solid food will be given in small, frequent portions over time.
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New York
Tanner
The Only Kalloch Big Bow in San Francisco Board Fight
Mayor Kalloch faces off with the San Francisco board of supervisors in a heated city hall clash. He reads a resolution accusing the supervisors of theft, as supporters shout and an indignation meeting forms to thwart his plans.
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Board of Supervisors of
San Francisco
San Frrancisco
Kalloch
Board of Supervisors
Stetson
Litchfield
Terry
Brothers divide Brooklyn property valued at a quarter million
Judge Cook rules that a Brooklyn plot worth 250000 is to be shared by two Bollerman brothers a scissors grinder and a day laborer. The ruling allocates over 100000 of rent to be collected. In Jersey City the Hudson river tunnel recovery work drags on as a cofferdam proves impracticable forcing planning for a caisson with compressed air.
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Brooklyn
Cook
The
Supreme Court
Bollerman
New York
Hudson River
Jersey City
Treasury Department Statement July debt decrease report
The treasury announces July results with a debt reduction of 5 576 653 41 and cash in the treasury at 18 890 405 20. Outstanding legal tenders total 346 681 016, fractional currency 7 205 710 37, certificates of deposit 16 585 000, gold certificates 7 884 100, silver certificates 12 689 290, refunding certificates 11 167 350. Debt net of cash equals 1 936 596 241 93.
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Washington
Treasury
Freight car survivor found near death in Michigan
Dernarr Michigan August 2 Charles French from Bath Steuben County New York was found in a freight car nearly dead from hunger and thirst. He entered the car to escape the sun, woke to find the car closed and on the way to Detroit. Train hands could not release him. he has been placed in a hospital.
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Dernarr
Mich
Charles French
Bath
Steuben County
N. Y
Hornellsville
Detroit
Adrift Balloon Drifts from Ohio Moorings Over Lake
A captive balloon broke from its moorings in Youngstown on Saturday and rose to a great height with a man and a woman aboard. It disappeared to the northeast, prompting dispatches to locate it. Fears grew that the craft would drift into the lake.
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Cincinnati
Youngstown
Ram Attack Proves Fatal to Maine Farmer
BiIpDEFORD Me August 2 Abram Currier a Kennelunkport farmer about sixty five years old was attacked by a ram while in a field the animal approached unseen and butted him in the bowels causing fatal injuries.
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Biipdeford
Abram Currier
Kennelunkport
Gladstone ill with lung congestion halts cabinet council
Foreign flashes report Gladstone's severe cold developing into lung congestion. News notes his doctors and royal inquiries as anxiety grows. Also reported: Swiss Lake Brienz squall drowns seventeen. Paris storm disrupts streets. Glasgow bank officials freed after fraud sentences. British garrison dangers. Dillon says Ireland needs no more American aid amid potato blight and famine fears.
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Gladstone
Cabinet Council
Sonpoy
Bombay
Khelit-i-Ghelsai
Dillon
Ireland
America
New York
the Tribune
London
Tipperary
Land League
Redpath
Cegee
Mansion House
Constabulary
Civil Service
Mayo
Confession surfaces in Bender case at Fremont jail
A man and woman jailed in Fremont discuss the Bender murders. Mrs Bender confesses amid stories of hidden graves, a trap dining room, and killings at their Kansas Illinois operation. John Bender and kin are named in evolving accounts with hints of $700 buried wealth.
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Bender
Benders
Kate Bender
John Bender, Jr
John Bender
Kan
California
Bender’s
Kate
Fragmentary confession recalls deaths at house
The speaker describes encounters with a woman named Nancy Ellison and recalls six people killed while at a house. He details a family killed during his visit, two children buried alive, and notes his wife’s Illinois birth, Missouri move, and prior marriage to George Ellison.
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Springfett
Jacksonville
Illinois
Missouri
George Ellison
Nancy Elllison
Western wheat crop reports show large yields nation wide
Crop news from Minnesota, Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan indicates abundant harvests. Minnesota estimates 3,000,000 acres in wheat with a grand yield near 44,000,000 bushels, while Dakota reports echo strong ripening and large berries. Wisconsin and Iowa show high quality and rising yields, and Michigan notes good harvests though some local injuries. Oats and hay prospects are excellent across regions.
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Cubcano
Minnesota
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Beverly Woman to Sea after Unfounded Theft Charge
Miss Caroline Odell, 34, daughter of Samuel Odell, was found dead in Crowell's lower wharf water after an alleged shawl theft accusation at Almy Bigelow & Webber's Salem store. A storm of shame and police scrutiny followed the charge, with Odell reportedly distressed before her fatal plunge. The incident at Beverly casts gloom over the community as officials and witnesses recount the sequence from the upstairs shawl room to the river.
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Miss Odell
Walter Bigelow
Charles Odell
Salem
Almy
Bigelow & Webber
Higelow
Dane-street
Heverly
Mr. Bigelow
Practical joke prompts mock duel over love letter
A United States express office clerk M K E Lee is lured by colleagues with a flirtatious letter signed Miss Ludington. A staged duel is arranged near a prairie west of Chicago with blank cartridges and hijinks from a young man in disguise. Police investigate whether a real duel occurred.
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Curcago
M. KE. Lee
United States Express Office
Lee
Ludington
General Ludington
Richmond
Young Lee
Miss Ludington
Petroleum World July oil well report and Guatemala volcano activity
The Petroleum World will publish July oil field results showing 316 wells completed producing 7012 barrels with $44 wells at 7063 barrels in June. July dry holes total nine versus eighteen in June. August operations await Wellsville developments. A Guatemala volcano eruption resumes, Fuego becomes very active with smoke filling nearby caverns and dust falling along the San Salvador coast.
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Titusville
Penn
The
Petroleum World
Wellsville
Guatemala
New York
Panama
Fuego
San Benito
Mexico
San Salvador
A Husband's Devotion in Baltimore Tragedy
In Baltimore on July 31 J M Erfrenbeck a grocer shot himself in the hand and breast at City Cross cemetery then died, found beside his wife who had died two months earlier. He had spoken after her death of needing to blow his brains out to be happy.
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Baltimore
J. M. Erfrenbeck
City Cross
Head
Peoria Railroad Troubles Arrests After Rail Damage
About 200 suspects were arrested over the railroad disturbances in Peoria. They will be tried for tearing up the tracks. In the melee this morning four men were badly hurt and may die.
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Peoria
Lost in the Ice Signals Arctic Whaling Struggles
The clipper Corwin after days jammed in ice reaches Michaelowski on June 19 and finds the St Lawrence Islands settlement deserted with many dead from starvation. Whalers report 600 walrus taken, potential Jeannette misfortune, and mounting hopes for open water as vessels race to locate missing ships and crews amid severe Arctic conditions.
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San Francisco
Corwin
Michaelowski
St. Lawrence Islands
North Cape
Arctic
Helen and
Mary
Rainbow
Helen Mary
Boulder
Mount Wollaston
Herald Island
R. Newman
Alaska Company
St Michaels
Hooper
St. Michaels
Mr. Newman
Wrangel
Big Scheme to Diffuse Knowledge in Garden City
New York July 31 report states A T Stewart's heirs will devote millions to erecting three monumental colleges near Stewart's cathedral in Garden City. The plan includes male and female institutions, a large dining hall, extensive laboratories, a monster bath, 6000 volumes, art gallery, chapel, dormitories, and a major endowment totaling about 4 million dollars with construction possibly starting in 1881.
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New York
A. T. Stewart
Garden City
L. L
Stewart
Hilton
A.K. Stewart
Sohine
College of Colleges
America
Bath
Upg
First Bale of 1580 Cotton Sells at Auction in Fall River
The first bale of the 1580 and 31 cotton crop sold today in Fall River at 164 cents per pound to William C. Davol Jr. for Davol Mills. The bale, grown in Yorktown Texas, was bought for foreign shipment after a prior sale in Galveston and a later resale at the New Orleans Cotton Exchange to A B Gernon. It marks the first time a first bale of any crop was sold here.
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Fall Riven
Mass
William C. Davol
Davol Mills
Yorktown
Dewitt County
Texas
Galveston
New Orleans
A. B. Gernon
B. F. Randall
Monster shark alarmed excursionists at Glymont
A party of Washington and Baltimore excursionists spotted a 400 pound eight and a half foot man eating shark 400 yards below Glymont. Fishermen aided in capture and the monster proved a dangerous sight as it opened its jaws wide.
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Washington
Baltimore
Glymont
Resuscitation Report After Near Hanging in Denver
Denver July 28 report says Cicero Simms colored revived after hanging for sixteen minutes at Fair Play. He was declared dead and his body prepared for burial before doctors reversed the fate, sparing his life through immediate medical intervention.
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Denver, Co
Cicero Simms
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Quettah
Risheen
Quettah Telet
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Candabar
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Jetter
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Sir Garnet Wolseley
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Hudson River Tunnel
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Andrew Clarke
Lonxpoy
Berne
Lake Brienz
Switzerland
Canton
Lake Neuschatel
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Paris
Boulevard St. Michael
Loypoy
Glasgow
Messrs. Stonach and Potter
City of Glasgow Bank
Bender Butcheries
Miecven
Fremont, Neb
A. Y. Hoffman
la Belle County
Mr. Hoffman
John
Kansas
Old Bender
Fort Lincoln
Benders House
Jackson Witter
Beverly
Kansas City
Andy Johson
Wilsons
Elizabeth Helvill
Delaware City
J. A. Sherman
Boston
Milk St
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