Lord Salisbury Policy for Irish Government Sparks Debate
The week’s Irish issue shows no clear events, but heavy commentary on Lord Salisbury’s Mansion House speech and the cabinet’s cohesion. Analysts split on coercion versus conciliation, while Home Rule allies warn rents may not be paid as pressure rises, and Tory plans for Ireland loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Gladstone
William O'Brien
Great Rlain
New York
Scotting
Mathews
Birmingham
Chamberlain
Hiremingham
J. J. Clancy
M. P
Arket
Lord Salishbury’s. Mansion Case
SpRosthe
Spauknz
Smalley
New York Tribune
Mansion House
United Ireland
The
Freeman's Journal
England
Parnell
Mr.Gladstone
Mr. Radcliffe
Matthews
Cook
Labouchere
Beaconsfield
Royal Commission Examines Belfast Riots Killing and Rioting
The report details the Belfast disturbances marked by violent mob attacks on police and rival factions across Tuesday to Thursday. Thousands of troops and constables occupied the city as both Protestant and Catholic sides blamed each other, with over thirty dead and widespread weapon smuggling and fear of future violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Cowder
Ballymaccarett
Ballynahinch
Notable Events Across Europe and Beyond
Brief mentions include Emperors William and Francis Joseph meeting at Gastien on the 8th, England declaring a protectorate over the Ellice Islands, a Prussian bishops conference at Fulda, and Blucher monument plans at Canb. Reports cover mine disasters in Leigh, miners killed, and various political, military, and colonial developments across Europe and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Francis Joseph
Gastien
England
Ellice Islands
South Pacific
Fulda
Blucher
Canb
British Medical and General Assurance Association
New Ross
Ireland
Pope Leo
Grevy
France
Vatican
Louise Michel
Uison
Leigh
Staffordshire
Central America
Asia
Tien Tsin
Lazareff
Pacific Ocean
Russia
Matthews
House of Commons
East Birmingham
Grell
Hebrides
Lancashire
Manchester
Burn
Schallopp
Zukertort
Gunsberg
Bird
Tauvenhaus
Pollock
Thorold
Hanham
Ryud
Fpenach
Williams and Mainwaring
London
Germany
William Sherer
Birmingham
Eng
Samuel Aspinwall G.ddard
Belfast
Irc
Samuel Ferguson
Royal Irish Academy
Paris
M. Maxime Lalanne
G. M. Michel Nicholas
Berlin
Morocco
Bismarck
Krupp
San Domingo
Ulysses Hereaux
Santiago
Demonstration in Brussels Sparks Guarded Liberty Display
The president-elect raised 12,000 troops and prepared to confront a Brussels demonstration of workingmen while authorities allowed speeches and emblems but kept large forces ready. In Dublin, D Sullivan argued tenants must have food and clothing before rents are just. Cholera reports show Italy and Austro Hungarian districts with new cases and deaths across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Hereaux
Brussels
D. Sullivan
Parnelfite
M. P
National League
Dublin
Ireland
Sterngelleg
Italy
Barletta
Padua
Bologna
Ravenna
Vicenza
Brendola
Trieste
Fiume
Woodbury Woman Slain by Husband in Tragic Money Motive
Waterbury August 11 A Woodbury man Robert Drakely aged 18 killed his wife aged 38 in their locked sitting room then wounded himself in a failed suicide scheme. The couple had married six weeks ago amid rumors of money and past divorce connected to Maggie Davis and the Alton family property. Police report drinking and chloral use and speculate the quarrel over drinking led to the shooting. Mrs Drakely, once a nurse, had a strong local reputation. Drakely lies under arrest awaiting further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Conn
Waterbury
Robert Drakely
Drakely
Henry Drakely
Baltimore
Robert
Maggie Davis
Marwick
New York
George P. Alton
Trakely
Alton
Brookline Street
Cambridgeport
Dow
Robinson
Holt
New England Mutual Relief Association
West fire floods Wisconsin and Michigan counties
Destructive forest fires sweep Wisconsin and Michigan early in the week, destroying Spencer Wisconsin and vast pine stands in Clark and Marathon counties. Reports say over 3000000 dollars in losses, with fears of loss of lives and fires spreading along Chippewa and Deer Tail regions toward Sault Ste. Marie as relief efforts ramp up in Green Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Spencer
Clark
Marathon
Marquette
Mich
Chippewa
Wis
Deer Tail
Yellow River
Woods
Greenay
Scotland to Canada Cattle Shipment Slaughtered for Pleuro Pneumonia
A large shipment of 857 cattle from Scotland to Quebec, valued at about 30 000, is under quarantine and ordered to be slaughtered and cremated due to pleuro-pneumonia. Fifty seven head belong to Hector McCrae of Montreal, while 800 more belong to several Montreal and Ontario owners. Incubation and exposure have led authorities to act, with loss borne by the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Livestock Inspector
Scotland
Canada
Quebec
Hector McCrae
Montreal
Kirkcudbrightshire
Jail Distillery Found in Atlanta County Jail
Illicit distillery operated in the Atlanta county jail for months. An attempted escape spurred inquiry revealing a makeshift worm and still in a cell belonging to Smith, the Heard county murderer. About sixty inmates housed there included a dozen murderers, who allegedly produced corn whiskey from corn bread. The guards tasted the illicit brew and found it milder than their prior drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Smith
Heard County
Yacht Frolic Capsizes in Boston Harbor Tragedy
In a Thursday squall near Boston Harbor the yacht Frolic owned by Winslow S. Hayden sank. Hayden and his two sons Fred and Edward aged 10 and 14, plus photographer J W Laming, all drowned. A nearby schooner was also knocked over but no lives were lost. Bodies not recovered after searches through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frolic
Winslow S. Hayden
Boston
Cambridge poison mystery ends in arrest of man
A shocking Cam-bridge case centers on alleged arsenic poisoning that killed a father and seven family members. Police arrested Thomas B. Smith as an accessory to the crime while Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson remains under suspicion amid conflicting medical and legal testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Somerville
Mass
Sarah J. Robinson
Robinson
Moses, Jr
J. A. Dow
Jacobs
Cambridge City Hall
Winma May
M. D. Church
Ivess
W. Driver
Pres
Prince A. Freeman
Sr. Nichols
Elizabeth A. Robinson
Thomas Arthur Freeman
Wilpe J. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Thomas B. Smith
Hyde Park
Firat Place
William Robinson
Doctor Hamilton Dead Bold Surgeon of Prominence
Frank H Hastings Hamilton renowned surgeon died at 10 46 pm at his home 43 West Thirty second street after a two week illness. Born September 10 1813 in Wilmington Virginia he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and held early professorships in New York and Buffalo before moving to Brooklyn where he became the first professor of surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Hospital
Hamilton
New York
Bette of Bulli
Keyes
United Statesry
Bellevue Hospital Medical Velge
Tme
Bellevue “Spital
Jr. Hamilton
Frank H. Hamilton
West Thirty-second Street
Frank Hastings Hamilton
Wilmington
University of Pennsylvania
Auburn
N. Y
Fairfield
Geneva
Auurn
Buffalo
Austin Flint
James Platt White
Medical
University of Buffalo
Brooklyn
Six Cents a Day Beneath Mexican Confinement
Jamestown New York August 13 Five years in Central America dentist F L Robertson comments on the Cutting case condemning Mexican prison conditions for Americans. He cites six cents daily sustenance, delays in liberation, and poor US consular help. He notes harsher treatment of Americans than English and criticizes Mexican impatience with foreign interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
F. L. Robertson
Central America
United States
Washington
Onel
Mexico
Exicans
Swordfish Fatal Wound Sinks Captain Langsford at Sea
In Ipswich bay Gloucester district Captain Frank Langsford of the Venus was struck by a swordfish when a dory toppled during prize recovery. The fish punched through the boat and pierced Langsford near the rectum, leaving a five inch wound. He died soon after reaching Lanesville. John Daly witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Aucast
Frank D. Langsford
Venus
Lanesville
Ipswich Bay
Langsford
John Daly
Engineering Triumph at Summer Hill Bridge Lift
At Summer Hill station on the Pennsylvania railroad workers moved a 190 ton iron bridge thirty two feet in forty eight minutes under Master Carpenter Webb. The operation is the third of its kind since May and clears rails for a stone arch to replace aging iron bridges on the Pittsburg division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspurg
Summer Hill Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carpenter Webb
Pittsburg
Notable Lutheran Clergyman Dr George Holls Dies
New York report Dateline August 18 notes the death of Rev Dr George Charles Holls at his Mount Vernon residence. Born February 26, 1824, in Darmstadt Germany, he studied there and in Strasburg Alsace and became a leading advocate for orphan asylums and houses of refuge guiding charity work and authoring monographs. He assisted Dr Wichern of the Rauhe Haus near Hamburg in early career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Charles Holls
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Darmstadt
Germany
Strasburg
Alsace
Appavion
Wichern
Rauhe Haus
Hamburg
Assassination attempt on Atchison county attorney Tufts
A morning blast outside the Atchison county assistant attorney general J. F. Tufts home shattered windows but caused no injuries. Tufts, appointed to prosecute saloon keepers under the prohibitory law, had just secured a conviction. The keg with twenty five pounds of powder and nails exploded on his porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Atchison
Kan
J. F. Tufts
Atchison County
Tufts
Cockroach boxing tour ends in Chicago with San Francisco win
Chinese sports wrap up a cockroach tournament in Chicago. Fifty roaches with backers from San Francisco won several thousand dollars and head to New York for another bout in the ring with fighting insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Chiname
San Francisco
Panama canal loan attracts vast subscriptions
A Paris despatch signed Ferdinand De Lesseps reports 200,000,000 francs subscribed toward the canal loan with a subsequent note that 450,000 of 500,000 bonds are issued. The news renews canal optimism and improves commerce prospects in Panama. The Democratic Postmasters are urged to promote the Weekly Globe at 25 cents for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Paris
Globe
Grim Ohio River tragedy of fever and starvation
Eighteen people fall ill with malaria fever while drifting down the Ohio in a small boat. A mother dies in agony as survivors, including George and John Bush and their families, struggle through hunger, storm, and exposure before rescue and hospital care reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Spregel
Trustee Spreset
Fie
George Bush
George
John Bush
Meare
Salt River
Ohio
Nancy Bush
Valley House Hangs Man in Cornish Vermont Border
In Crestrr, August 15, the Valley House near Windsor across the river in Cornish New Hampshire becomes the scene of a drunken prank. George Hickson and an Irishman tied him, but the keg gave way and he dangled until his rescuers freed him after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley House
Cornish
N. H
Windsor
Robert Dannett
Vermont
George Hickson
Old Country
Dannett
Fagland
Hickson
Young man prepar ing for priesthood goes mad in Hotyear Mass
Peter J Fallon 26 year old, long troubled with insanity, roamed the woods toward Ingleside then near the Connecticut river before being captured by Captain Herbert and Detective Mack. He had earlier pursued education in Canada and a seminary, but mental health failed. He is now at the police station awaiting medical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotyear
Mass
Peter J. Fallon
Ingleside
Canada
Fallon
Northampton
Liiz Simmons
Main Street
Peter
South Street
Northampton Street
Congressman Whiting
Springfield
Brown
Removal of Michigan Indians in Redlake treaty signing
Derroit Michigan August 14 The Indian commission started for Redlake yesterday The White Earth Indians have signed the treaty which will be binding only when
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Red Lake and allied tribes relocation plan described
A division proposal outlines moving Red Lake and several allied tribes to White Earth reservation. Heads of families would receive 160 acres, minors 80, and children 40 acres with housing, livestock, and rations for two years. After 60 years, land would be deeded in fee simple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lake
Ech Lake
White Oak Point
Boisford
Winnebaxoshash
Rat Portaze
Mike Lacs
Gull Lake
White Earth Reservation
Tragic drowning of Nellie Barry as lover goes insane
Nellie Barry drowned after a boat incident at Congamond lakes near New Haven. Her fiancé John Donovan, 26, witnessed the tragedy and went into a violent mental collapse, being restrained and taken to an asylum. A 2000-strong excursion train visited the resort earlier in the day. Divers search to recover the body as friends weep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Nellie Barry
Congamond Lakes
Northampton
John Donovan
New Haven & Northampton
Iis
Harry
Donovan
Miss Barry
Barry
Ex-Pension Agent Kelly Bonds Shortfall Revealed
The Evening Times reports Colonel R. M. Kelly, Louisville pension agent for thirteen years, retired in March to find a $58,890 deficit in his accounts. The shortage accumulated yearly until his bonds were renewed, with friends and allies, including Mary Anderson contributing $5,500 and The Commercial $16,000 to cover the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
The
Evening Times
R. M. Kelly
Pennsylvania inventor drafts folding paddle for river transit
John Dougherty of Mount Union, Pennsylvania, is developing patents to revolutionize water travel. His folding paddle steamboat, to be built on the Allegheny river, will test its practicality with a trial to New Orleans. The craft will be 38 feet wide and about 165 feet long on the water line, 175 to 180 feet overall, weighing about forty five tons without an engine and drawing less than six inches with 260 passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsarra
Penn
John Dougherty
Mount Union
Dougherty
Allenhany River
New Orleans
Abducted Lover Suspect in Indiana Girl’s Disappearance
A Logansport story reports Miss Luella Mahcott abducted by Amos Green, a rejected suitor, who seized her from her south Logansport home, drove away, and vanished after releasing his horse. Green returned home, and Mahcott has not been seen since. A search finds a trail to Wildest Creek, fueling murder fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Luella Mahcott
Amos Green
Green
Marett
Wildest Creek
Tennessee candidate constrained by federal officeholder rules
Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee, a gubernatorial hopeful and U S pension agent at Knoxville, sought guidance on attending the nominating convention. Acting Pension Commissioner McLean advised him not to attend to avoid placing the administration in a misconceived position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hinovon
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
United States
Knoxville
Cleveland
Commissioner of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
William RE. McLtan
Fate's Cruel Hand. Noblewoman Pirlot Buried in Woonsocket
The sudden death of Mme Elvire Pirlot of noble French lineage in Woonsocket on Thursday ends a life of contrasts. Born La Barre in France, she descended from Charles VII and Napoleon I era nobility, while in the United States she and her husband struggled financially after a bank failure. The couple, living modestly as teachers, faced poverty and tragedy, including a recent fire that devastated their home and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
Mme
Elvire Pirlot
Lairy
France
Tausignan
la Barre
Charles VII
Napoleon I
Pirlot
United States
Thas
Vis
Sormpaniog
Nvingrd
Loaded with Chinamen An Appeal for Aid from Pinta
Advices from Alaska report anti Chinese actions spreading to the Territory. In Juneau a meeting ordered Chinese workers on Douglas Island removed. a committee sought their discharge from manager Treadwell, who refused. Miners then seized a vessel to move 86 Chinese to Seattle, but Idaho refused to take them. Pursuit for aid from the steamer Pinta followed. The group used two schooners, one chartered, then loaded Chinamen with rice and tea and set sail toward Wrangel Island, but a storm forced return. The Idaho departed Alaska with the passengers still aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dornzlas Island
Wrangel Island
Idaho
Alaska
Juneau
Buffalo Bill’s Indians Elopes with New Jersey Damsel
New York August 15 A Newark New Jersey comely damsel frequents Buffalo Bill’s Wild West on Staten Island. She reportedly lured Pawnee dancer Pushaluck to elope to New York. Buffalo Bill and officials seek Pushaluck to return him under contract to the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark
N.J
Buffalo Bill
Staten Island
Times
Darsel
Permon
Pushsluck
Watnip
Europe
Pushaluck
Wild West
New Jersey
Pushituck
Haraffalo
Pushatuck
Huffalo Bill
Novel North River log crossing match in New York
August 10 1836 news of a fresh challenge to Michael Curran to cross the North River on a 25 foot log with cork soles and three spikes per heel. Stakes of 1000 dollars per side posted with Richard K Fox, and an additional 100 dollars offered by William McCormick. Curran, 6 feet 6 inches, 174 pounds, hails from St John’s, NX U, to row from Tenth Street foot at 10 a m wearing boat hook only for propulsion. failure to complete forfeits the stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Curran
New Jersey
William Snow
North River
Richard K. Fox
Curran
Tenth Street
Eloysian Fields
William McCormick
West Street
St. John
NX. U
Police Gazette
Sin
Jersey City
America
Ghis
Rehlolder
American Dresging Co
Jerry City
Indiana Democrats Convention Nominates Voorhees Chairman
The Democratic State Convention met in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall electing Daniel W. Voorhees as chairman and W. J. Craig as secretary. The platform backs Cleveland administration, supports a gold and silver coin and convertible paper money system, aims to reduce national debt and taxes, and endorses temperance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranapolis
Ind
Tomlingon
Daniel W. Voorhees
W. J. Craig
Cleveland
United States
Ambushed by Indians in Santa Rosa Canyon
A Nogales despatch reports Fort Huachuca receiving details of an ambush in Santa Rosa canyon where ranchmen led by James H. Kirk were attacked by Indians. Two of Kirk’s party were killed on the first volley and another ranchman wounded in the fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa Canyon
New York
Nogales, Ari
Fort Huachuca
Fort
Richards
Baquechi, Mex
James H. Kirk
Kirk
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Mr. T. P. O’ Connor
House of Lords
Colonel Hope
Ordnance Department
Royal Commission
War Office
Attentioo
Thrond
Burmah
India
Police
New Hebrides
Habannah
Port Sandwich
Countiies
Kiece
DR. Hamilton
Captain Lanesford
George R. Holls
Ohio River
Trey
Hancing
OUR Mary
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Sddias
Lamar
Ernor
Fate
Madame Pirlot
Jonean
Pushmaluck
Que
Indians
Indiana
Democrats
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