Independent Republican Outlook in the South and Midwest
Washington dispatch details Hannibal C. Carter, a colored Republican in Mississippi's second district, entering an independent bid against Chalmers. Carter cites past civil rights work and clashes over party endorsements, while Virginia and Dakota scenes show strife among straight-out Republicans and Pettigrew-Hand factions in the Dakotas.
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Washington
Hannibal C. Carter
Congress
Mississippi
Chalmers
Carter
Chicago
Lynch
Sumner
Republican Congressional Committee
Henderson
Holly Springs
Abulmers
Virginia
Mahnene
Arthur
Leberal
Mahone
Elmple
Blaine
South and Central America update from Panama August 17
Reports detail Chilean forces retreating to the coast with plans for a pursuing expedition. Caceres reportedly set HQ amid Chiala ruins hindering rail traffic and Lima fears price rises. Montero heads to Arequipa as Bolivian Congress prepares to back peace armistice. Alaska sails from Callao. Bolivia peaceful. Argentina trade rising. Mining collapses claim fifteen lives at Megillones and an Aspinwall revolt leaves two dead. Whales haul by Panama ships. Honduras bans customs on provisions. balsam export grows. Nicaragua sees Adan Cardenas leading presidential race. A Masaya to Lake Managua rail link is tentatively planned. Don Pablo Bintrago dies in Santa Tecla.
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Caceres
Chiala
Lima
Chili
United States
Alaska
Callao
Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
Lackawanna
Onward
Bolivia
Megillones
Aspinwall
Bay of
Howe
Borden
Caleb Easton
Republic of Honduras
Honduras
Santa Lazara
Adan Cardenas
Nicaragua
Masaya
Managua
Granada
Don Pablo Bintrago
Oda
Santa Tecla
Salvador
The De Young Kalloch Feud Flares at Yosemite Hotel
In Stockton, Brown Phillips, SF Chronicle associate, accuses I M Kalloch of murder in a tense exchange at the Yosemite Hotel. Phillips says he is armed with San Francisco authorities’ approval as he warns Kalloch against drawing a weapon. Both men appear agitated. Kalloch departs for San Francisco later in the day.
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Brown Phillips
San Francisco Chronicle
Yosemite
I. M. Kalloch
Sonora
Mr. Kalloch
Philips
Mr. Phillips
Philli —Brown Phillips
Kallochs
Phillips
Mail
San Francisco
Kalloch
Charles de Young
Cornell Speaks on Blind Pool and Gould Disgrace
Governor Cornell discusses Albany Evening Journal charges in a Times interview with Saratoga, denying bribery claims by Conkling and noting his stance on the Elevated tax bill, Robertson affair, and Pacific mail. He admits no scandal in his administration but admits a disgrace over dealings with Gould. Conkling remains silent on the charges.
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New York
Cornell
Saratoga
the Times
Albany Evening Journal
Conkling
Rovertson
Garfield
Pacific Mail
Tiloteon
American District Telegraph Company
Western Union
Oil Field Scheme Aims Gas Lighting From Wells
Advices from the oil region report a syndicate formed to use natural petroleum gas from the northern oil belt extending from Lake Erie eastward and southward. Representatives met in Bradford and concluded piping gas to Chicago Cincinnati Buffalo Pittsburgh Baltimore Philadelphia and New York for lighting would be cheaper than electricity.
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
Bradford
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Altimore
Philadelphia
New York
Fire records from Newport cliff house and nearby mills
Fires sweep Hall's Cliff House at Newport causing three quarters destruction and damage to a neighboring cottage. Losses run to $20,000 on the building with $12,000 on furniture. insurance limited. Simultaneous blazes destroy Bethalto flouring mill and Lancaster agricultural works, totaling about $130,000 to $150,000 in losses with partial insurance.
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St. Louis
Bethalto
Ill
Here
Indianapolis & St. Louis
John W. Kaufman
Lancaster
Hocking Valley
Woman and Her Diseases Explains Self Treatment
A large illustrated treatise by Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York promotes self care for women in various ailments. The publisher offers the work by mail for stamps.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Chum Cabinet Debate Over Garfield and MacVeagh
Washington dispatch cites Philadelphia club debates over Garfield nomination with MacVeagh opposing initially then aligning behind Garfield. Blaine distrusted MacVeagh, Knoxed by cabinet secrets talks, and possible ultimatum considered. Garfield and Blaine clashed over Dorsey policy as a new iron ore well progresses in shallow drilling.
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the Sun
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MacVeagh
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Wayne MacVeagh
Blame
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MacVeach
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Dorsey
Goerfield
James
Mob Seizes Malt Liquor During Maine Liquor Raid
In Augusta on August 26 a mob of 200 to 600 gathered as authorities failed to seize 62 cases of beer from Hoyt & Co. The truckman was driven off and the liquor stolen amid brickbats. A Republican ward politician aided the transfer while police and officials stood by.
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Augusta
Joshua Nye
Water Street
Hoyt & Co
Jewell
Goslin
Mr. Nye
Gaslin
White
Nye
Srone
Maine
New England
Main Street
Rines’ Hill
Drought Ravages New England Crops Report Says
The New England Homestead reports drought across central and western New England with Southern Vermont and northern Berkshire County least affected. Corn suffers the heaviest losses, tobacco crops lag two to three weeks and may yield less than half a crop, with some harvests already cut for fodder. Prices for seed leaf and Havana wrappers fall, dairy prices rise, and yields for onions, potatoes, and fruits are well below average while hay, rye, and wheat are fair.
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Springfield
New England
Vermont
Berkshire County
Connecticut
Housatonic Valleys
Housatonic
Havana
Fire Destroys Walpole Dwelling Killing Two Teens
A house owned by Lyman D. Ware near Highland Lake burned in the early hours. Two youths about 14, George and Gray, perished. Mrs. Ware and James Strong escaped. Cause under review with theories of arson or chimney defect. loss about 6000. no inquest needed per Medical Examiner Holmes.
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Walpole
WaLter
Lyman D. Ware
Highland Lake Grove
James Strong
Great Apple Jack Crop Across Two Counties Predicted
A Philadelphia Press despatch notes Sussex New Jersey and Orange New York will yield 60 000 to 70 000 gallons each of applejack this year with total regional production near 149 000 gallons a rare binge since 1872. Government revenue totals around 100 000 yearly with Orange County leading in apple liquor output.
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N. J
Philadelphia
Sussex County
Orange County
N. Y
Sussex
Orange Counties
Orange
United States
New York State
Deckertown
Jersey
Union
Marital Vicissitudes Involving Irish Bride In Boston
In Baltimore and Boston related events unfold around Amelia Graham, Miss Graham, a relative of saloonkeeper John Kelly. She once hoped to wed John Riteme after a romance that survived three religious obstacles, but Ritchie killed himself soon after their Baltimore wedding. She later returned to Ireland, then to America, and is to marry a Boston blacksmith.
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Baltimore
Boston
Ritchie
Amelia Graham
Miss Graham
John Kelly
West Fayette Street
Kelly
York Road
Waverley
John Riteme
Baltimore County
Jace
Grahamrom Ireland
Graham
Ireland
America
Sequel to a Murder in Polk City Iowa
In Polk County Iowa a murder case unfolds with mayor R W Stubbs killed in April. Willis L DeLaire faced mob justice and later sued for 25000. A related midnight entry at DeLaire’s father’s house led to alleged sheriff and posse arrest actions near Swede Point. Authorities face strong public condemnation over the raids and implicated defendants.
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Boone County
DeLaire
Swede Point
Burned with Muriatic Acid in Somerville Incident
William Crosby fourteen year old son of George E Crosby dealer in liquid ammonia and muriatic acid was left in charge of a team on Medford street. He attempted a corner turn, overturned the wagon, breaking large bottles of muriatic acid. The acid saturated his clothing and burned his legs and caused minor injuries. nearby help saved him from worse burns.
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William
George E. Crosby
Somerville
Thad
Medford Street
Warren Street
Knights of Pythias Elect New Supreme Officers
Detroit August 28 The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias have elected officers for the ensuing two years John P Linton of Pennsylvania is supreme chancellor John Van Valkenburg supreme vice chancellor L B Alien of Virginia supreme prelate John B Stumph of Indiana supreme exchequer John J Ward of Maryland supreme master at arms George I Shaw of Wisconsin supreme inner guard G G Manlove of Mississippi supreme outer guard John W Thompson of District of Columbia
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Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
John P. Linton
Pennsylvania
John van Valkenburg
L. B. Alien
Virginia
John B. Stumph
Indiana
John J. Ward
Maryland
George I. Shaw
Wisconsin
G. G
Rain Damage Halts Texas Rail Service Across Regions
Despatches from western and northern Texas report heavy rains causing washouts and landslides that wreck rail lines. Many trains on the Texas Pacific and other roads have been abandoned, likely delaying through travel for several days.
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Lirrie Rock
Ark
Western
Texas
Texas Pacific
Tragic Double Drowning Near Mount Morris
In Mount Morris Michigan on August 28 doctors report Dr Charles Hovey bound his six year old son to his wife and then entered a wash tub filled with water the pair drowned. The incident details indicate a murder suicide attempt with both victims dying in the tub.
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Mount Morris
Mich
Drs
Charles Hovey
Evans Twenty-six Shot Breech-loading Rifle Ad
The Evans Twenty six Shot Breech loading Rifle is praised as well built and simple. Due to Evans Rifle Company failure E G Rideout Co buys large quantity and sells at fifteen dollars, about half the manufacture cost, with confident assurances of fair dealing.
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Evans Rifle
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Chicago Express
Money market tightens as banks hold funds firm
Finance and Commerce reports scarce bank funds with high call loans and firm rates. New York money remains in fair supply but West crops may force more money demand. state street notes limited, with brokers trading outside banks at higher ranges.
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New York
Prime Corporation
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London
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Rockland
Porto Rico
Barbadoes
Cienfuegos
New Orleans
Valcutta
Haine
Boston Markets Signal Broad Commercial Upswing
Boston daily report notes satisfactory movement in boots and shoes, dry goods and clothing with overall trade rising. Wool and hay sell well, petroleum quiet, oats high, provisions in demand, apples and beans vary by grade, manufacturers crowded with orders as trade improves.
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Boston Daily Grong
Bush
Doe
New York Markets Grain and Cotton Prices Report
NY markets report dull flour and mixed grains with spot and August futures priced. Cotton futures rise while provisions stay largely unchanged as pork, lard and butter show slight shifts, and sugar, coffee, oils, and other staples hold near steady levels.
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Southern Bakers
Southern
Sliz
Tuc
Prime
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State
Angeres
Ohio
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Rio
American
Calcutta
Liverpool
London
Bristol
Leith
Antwerp
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Gork
Leghorn
Hamarg
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Gloucester Fish Market Prices and Arrivals Report
Special Gloucester market update listing arrivals from Georges, Western Banks, Grand Banks, Banquerean and Cape shore with totals of codfish halibut and mackerel, plus prices for various codfish, halibut, mackerel and byproducts. notes stock light at Georges and price advances expected. Includes specific price per quintal and per barrel ranges, and details on salt fish demand and byproduct prices.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
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Georges
Western Banks
Grand Banks
Banquerean
Cape Shore
Livestock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Markets 1882 Week
Weekly arrivals for Brighton and Watertown end Friday August 26 1882 show Western cattle 1552 Eastern cattle 137 Northern cattle 1053 total 2 ha. Western and Eastern sheep and lambs 14200 864 total 949 Swine 11970 Veals 7% Horses 150 Prices list notes beef cattle per 100 lbs live weight Extra quality 15 First quality 6 50 Second quality 5 5 by Poorest grade 3 75 50 Brigh tallow 7 edt hides and other items listed with garbled text.
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Brighton
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