Blaine Visits London Stirring Controversy and Courtly Attentions
The week in London centers on James G Blaine as he receives lavish social welcomes from leading Tory figures and royal circles. Reports portray mixed views among Britons, with praise for his courtesy and political prominence tempered by opposition to his protectionist stance and Irish policy.
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Mr. Gladstone
Lord Rosebery
Blaine
Duke of
Buckingham Palace
London
Prince Albert 1
Enghmen
Enslan
T B P OConnor Views Liberal Win in Spalding Lincolnshire
Maustic Review of the Political Situation in Great Britain notes T P O'Connor jubilant over Spalding division Liberal victory by 1100, a strong blow to the Coalition. Gladstone contemplates a rent revision, Parnell warns Irish party to stay firm, and Parliament faces bills affecting tenants, coercion, and land reform amid cabinet tensions and foreign affairs.
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T. P. O'Connor
Spalding
Lincolnshire
Mr. O’connor
Beral
Gladstone
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Cowper
Parnell
House of Commons
Randolph Churchill
Fhe
Lord Salisbury
Rt. von. Viscount. Kilcoursie
Southomersetshire
Ireland
Great Britain
Fire on North German Lloyd steamer at Bremen
A fire was discovered on June 26 in the hold of the North German Lloyd steamer at Bremen, emanating from cargo from New York, with crews fighting the blaze to prevent it spreading.
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Bremen
New York
Inspectors Haste Through Wall Street Assay Office
Washington inspectors hurry through the Wall Street assay office and surrounding areas in a July surveillance report. The brief notes intensified scrutiny of solid gold and sweepings handling as part of ongoing oversight.
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New York
Washington
Wall Street
Vast US bullion locked in assay vaults after count
In a routine annual tally workers completed counting the nation’s gold and silver holdings. About $60,000,000 of $86,000,600 in gold bullion is secured in assay office vaults, with $8,200,000 in silver bullion from redeemed trade dollars. Sweepings from floors and counters add $6,000 to federal funds.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Murderous Italians in Amherst melee ends in killing
A fight in an Italian camp near Amherst results in the death of Jimmy Toucie and the wounding of Pascal Toucie. The shooter named Joe escapes after being struck with a pickaxe. he is a 46 year old, 6 feet 6 inches tall man with a heavy brown moustache. No clear motive is given.
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Sprinebury
Mass
Amherst
Jimmy Toucie
Pascal Toucie
Joe
Prominent Louisianan Duncan F. Kenner Dies at 74
New Orleans July 3 Hon Duncan F Kenner prominent in Louisiana politics, sports, and planting died here today aged 74. A longtime state leader, he served as assemblyman and senator, was in the Confederate Congress, and acted as special commissioner to England and France for recognition. He later held state office and chaired the Louisiana Sugar Manufacturers Association before his death leaving a large fortune.
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New Orleans
Duncan F. Kenner
Louisiana
Kenner
Confederate Congress
United States
Arthur
Penn
Jomsiana Sugaristers’ Association
J. Kenner
Mereteney Club
Pe Oy Parrd Jogret Club
Grover and the Crank Endicott Resignation and Blaine Money Mission
July 8 Washington report describes Bendicht Krebs a Swedish resident of Springfield DL who threatened the President and was deemed insane by Drs Klein and McKim. He escaped from the Illinois Insane Asylum and will be sent to the government insane asylum for safe keeping this week.
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Washingron
Bendicht Krebs
Springfield
Drs. Klein
McKim
Krebs
Illinois
VeXed Secretary Endicott Resigns Amid Blame and Pressure
The Herald reports from July 3 that Secretary of War Endicott offered his resignation last week. President Cleveland did not accept it, but Endicott plans to leave, citing repeated blame and military matters. Private Secretary Lamont may be the sole other informed party.
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Wasuixoron
Herald
Lamont
Congress
Judge Endicott
Senorita at the Bar Aboard Mexican Noble Party
The Senorita Guadalupe Suinago stood with gentlemen at Coates House bar Kansas City Missouri July 8 sipping a cocktail. Her father Senor Suinago and Marquis de Nivanco were nearby along with Leo Stein, Luis Gracia, and other Mexican notables en route to Europe after leaving Mexico City a week prior.
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Coates House
Senorita Guadalupe Suinago
Senor Suinago
Marquis de Nivanco
Leo Stein
National Bank of Mexico
Nm Luis Gracia
Mexico
Marquis de Franco
Maximilian
Bealsee
Bocasity
Ofexico
Drought Spreads Suffering Across Wisconsin and Illinois
Curiaco July 1 The region endures the severest drought in years with no soaking rain since March. Four light showers yielded little relief. Crops scorched, woods burning, pastures dried, cattle losses from fires. Water supplies polluted and fish decaying as drought devastates northern and central Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Curiaco
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Enry
Theorthern
Badger
Northwestern
Blaine's Eye to Business in London Visit
A Blaine visit to London is rumored to mix rest with business. He is said to be involved in West Virginia mines and railroads, with talks to sell properties if offers arise. The most notable interest is a new Baltimore & Ohio linked line aiding iron and coal outreach, reportedly backed by wealthy WV figures including ex-Senator Henry Cvig.
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Washncrox
Blaine
London
West Virginia
Wesirginia
Baltimore & Ohio
Henry
Busts of John A Logan by Adelaide Johnson in Washington
A Sunday paper reports sculptor Adelaide Johnson, formerly of Galesburg Illinois, has produced life sized busts and plaques of General Logan. Mrs Logan rejects Mills copy while Johnson vies to surpass it in a neck and neck contest with Mills as he unveils two busts in progress.
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WasHino Ton
General Logan
Adelaide Johnson
Galesburg, Ill
Washington
Chicago
Johnson
Logan
Barr
Pennsylvania Avenue
A United States Jubilee Arranged for 1887 Celebration
The New Jersey legislature invited governors and representatives of the original thirteen states to Philadelphia for a national centennial celebration of the Constitution. A December 2, 1886 meeting in Philadelphia elected officers and appointed commissioners from all states and territories. The event, set for September 17, 1887, is described as a grand Quaker City occasion with an extensive program.
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New Jersey
Philadelphia
United States
The
Union
Interior Department leadership and Jenks bid
The article notes latent opposition to Drew under civil service policy and a Pennsylvanian movement to appoint Jenks as head of the Interior Department in place of Laws. It states the President admires Jenks and would appoint him if policy favors it, but remains opposed to Jenks leaving the department and seeks a strong businessman for the post despite pressure.
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Drew
Jenks
Laws
Interior
Interior Department
Therid
Apment
Senator Cullom Defends Interstate Commerce Law
At Spris GVIELD Illinois Grain Merchants Association meeting Senator Cullom spoke on the interstate commerce law. He said the act marks a new era in railroad administration and equality in shipments, represents a long struggle against rail power, and will not be repealed. Critics misunderstand its purpose, he argued, noting the act’s language has settled meaning and aims to end unjust discrimination in favor of any place or person.
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Spris Gvield
Ill
Illinois Grain Merchants’ Association
Cullom
Congress
England
Ntry
Vom
One Cent on the Dollar in Middleton Bank Failure
General Frank Morey, receiver of Middleton & Co.'s bank, files a second report detailing assets beyond bills receivable and open accounts. He lists worthless receivables including $59,218 owed by the Home and Dower Association and officers. total liabilities around $948,014. after expenses, creditors will receive about one cent on the dollar.
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Washieton
Frank Morey
Middleton & Co
Pennsylvania
Woman shoots two crab venders near Adams Run
In Colleton county near Adams Run yesterday a negro woman fired at two small crab sellers on a public road. One boy was mortally wounded. the other injured. The assailant fled, search ongoing for the suspect.
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Coumsia
8.C
Adams’ Run
Colleton County
Measles Fueled Tragedy Ada Smith Cuts Throat
Bancor Maine July 3 Ada M wife of Hollis Smith of Orrington sick with measles found dead at 4 AM with throat cut a razor by her side a nurse slept nearby and did not hear until summoned the room confirmed as death by own action during temporary insanity a tragic case of self harm amid illness.
Dr Bacon's Accounts Raise Questions About Official Loans
The late Dr. Bacon, financial clerk of the patent office, left behind unsettled accounts that his family says show no intent to gain. they contend the department knew of the loans and that some commissioners were among the borrowers. They deny charging interest or personal profit, noting Bacon remained generous and ill last year while some large loans were made during his illness.
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Wasshington
Dr. Bacon
Patent Office
Washington
Commissioner Marble
Bacon
Chinese Free Masons Day Celebrated in New York
The Chinese Free Masons of New York marked Shin Dan, Lew Bey’s birthday, by occupying Mott Street restaurants for feasting. About 200 leaders met at 18 Mott Street after the banquet, appointing a secretary, treasurer, and interpreter, and raising the initiation fee from 30 to 50 dollars.
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New York
Free Masons
Chinatown
Order
Mott Street
Sun Gee Tong Masons
New York State
Shad Distribution by Basin From Federal Report
A prepared statement for the fish commission annual report shows shad distribution by river basins. Notable totals include Chesapeake Bay tributaries 68,149,000 and Delaware Bay tributaries 5,000,000 with other basins such as Hudson and Albemarle Sound contributing millions. The inland water total is 1,014,000 and overall total sums to 96,481,000.
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Washington
The
Fish Commission
Penobscot River
Kennebec River
Narragansett Bay
Hudson River
Delaware Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Albemarle Sound
South Atlantic East
Gulf Ofexico
Lamar's Successor Candidate for Lamar's Seat
Washington July 3 Senator Colquitt is pushed as the probable successor if Lamar joins the Supreme Court. Colquitt, a Georgia former governor, is seen as a prudent business senator with conservative reform aims and strong ties to Lamar. His record and Methodist faith bolster the prospect of taking the Interior post.
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Washington
Colquitt
Lamar
Supreme Bench
Georgia
Set & State
Mahone
South
Interior Department
Ten Millions Deep Sea Gold Sought Near Delaware
Witminorton Del July 3 a schooner W P Orr began searching the Delaware breakwater for the British sloop Debrook sunk with 10 000 000 aboard after battles off South America At Lewes water and sea battles led to immense wealth secrets kept by the Ptracken family and later the International Submarine Company divers and wrecking gear are aboard the Orr with a crew of 12 and operations expected to continue into next fall amid hopes of locating the treasure and recovering its wealth
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Del
W. P. Orr
Delaware
Debrook
England
South America
Lewes
Samuel Weben
Ptracken
International Submarine Company
Raneau
Pracken
Ity
Se Enery
Orr
Aries
Charee
Pich de
Iladelphi
Eth Pancoast
Baathia
International Marine Seane
United Sia
Talmage Sermons On Insignificances At Martha's Vineyard
Brooklyn Tabernacle followers join a six day excursion to Martha's Vineyard Newport Nantucket and the island where Rev. T. De Witt Talmage preached in a camp meeting tabernacle. He urged that no act is insignificant, citing Paul in Damascus and family sacrifices that shaped ministers.
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Brooklyn
Saul
Damascus
Monastery of Mount Sinai
Paul
Candle-fly over precipice inspires strange tale
Fragmented OCR text references wind, ships, logs, and a hundred thousand tons of shipping power. The passage mixes garbled phrases about a candle-fly, a minister, and a vast scale of force, with vague claims of balance between life and nothingness and a looming augmentation.
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Bertson
Ministri
England
Food aid amid floodstricken China report by envoy
Wasnmnatoy July 1 J J Baninel United States vice counsel at Newchwang China reports a harrowing trip through flooded districts. He distributed food and essentials to starving people huddled in remaining dwellings. Many perished from starvation as water rose and crops failed. he witnessed several funerals amid widespread deprivation.
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J. J. Baninel
United States
Newchwang
China
State Department
Jacob Sharp Convicted In Broadway Surface Rail Bribe Case
The trial of Jacob Sharp, key figure in the 1884 aldermen bribery linked to Broadway surface railroad franchise, ends with a guilty verdict after a four hour closing speech. Jurors retreat for mercy, judge to fix sentence after July 18. bribery penalty ranges up to ten years hard labor and five thousand dollars fine on each count.
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New York
Broadway
Fellows
Cnurt
Sharp
Barrett
Achat
Bilekpay
Anid Mitchel
Gat Eeuy
Udge
Pigta
Nage Areett
Ludlow Street
Poisoned by Ice Cream at Amboy Sociable
In Amboy near Conneaut Ohio a church sociable left nearly 200 people ill after eating ice cream. Two flavors lemon and vanilla were served with vanilla patients most severely affected. Doctors expect most will recover despite hot weather and multiple cases in one area.
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Cleveland
Amboy
Conneaut
Postal Treaty With Mexico Takes Effect Today
Washington July 1 Today the postal convention between the United States and the United Mexican States becomes operative. Letters to Mexico go at two cents and newspapers at one cent per pound. Mail rates for third and fourth class matter apply, allowing Mexican citizens to mail merchandise up to weight limits. Dutiable articles will follow New York customs rules in Mexico as in foreign trade.
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Washngton
United States
United Mexican States
Mexico
New York
West Virginian Mother of Thirty Three Children Pension Claim
A lank West Virginian named Brown sought to prove a claim at the Pension Bureau. He notes his mother bore 33 children, 16 sons who served in the Union Army, two of whom were killed. The surviving sons all receive pensions for wartime disabilities, and their deaths add a pension to the mother. No other similar record is found in Black’s files.
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Letus
Paul
Earth
Heaven
Nile
FE Spworth Eng
John Nesley
Bethlehem
Christendom
Comgerville
T Wyeeeresy
Tay Mae
England
Moglish
Brown
Pension Bureau
Black
Virginia Robinson Charged With Murder In West Virginia
Virginia Robinson of West Virginia is jailed on a charge of willful murder for allegedly beating her five year old daughter Noretta to death with a hoe. Authorities say the child suffered a fractured skull, a broken arm and multiple wounds. Citizens are intensely indignant.
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W. Va
Virginia Robinson
Noretta
The Circus Man's Arm Torn From Socket by Tiger
Dan Rice keeper of the tigers in Sears Brothers circus was caught between cage bars this morning tiger ripped his arm from its socket and plucked out his right eye. Doctors fear he will die from the grievous injuries.
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Kansas City
Dan Rice
Sears Brothers’ Circus
Rice
Mowing by Moonlight in New Jersey Harvest
Report from New York dated July 2 describes New Jersey farmers haying under bright moonlight. Farmers work by night due to daytime heat and landings limited by weather and daylight. The article notes gas mowers and the hum of machinery, with harvesting and curing crops continuing as daylight is scarce.
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New Jersey
New Yor
Langtry Starts U.S. Residency in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 29, Mrs. Langtry secured a residence here with the stated aim of becoming an American. Her attorney General Barnes indicated she would pursue a divorce and complete the required period of domicile to qualify as a permanent resident.
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San Francisco
Columbia Freshmen Triumph Over Harvard Crew in Thames Race
Harvard freshman eight faced an accident and crippling setback yet battled Yale and Harvard split the famed intercollegiate Thames race in New London. Yale led from the start, pressed by an offshore breeze, with Yale finishing ahead by about two lengths after a highly contested, fast-paced pursuit to the line. Yale and Harvard crews, including notable rowers Gill and Woodruff, weighed in with strong performances as spectators packed New London for the historic contest.
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New London Bank
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Crimson
Blues
Yale Shell
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de Harvardeuighe
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Iddlebrook
Woodruff
A. Rance
RB. Carter
Troke
B. L. Caldwell
Cowaln
R. Speerrees
Mayward University
Wood, Jr
Ordor
Ile
Ghent
Decline in Failures Reported by Dun's Mercantile Agency
New York June 30 The mercantile agency of R G Dun Co reports that for the first half of 1887 failures in the United States total 4912, compared with 5156 in the previous period. The number of failures in Canada is 699 versus 731 a year earlier, indicating a broad weakening trend.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Factory Blown to Pieces at Findlay
Cleveland June 29 reports a nitro glycerine factory at Findlay owned by E. N. McCoy blown to atoms. The building housed 1000 pounds of the explosive and produced a large shock. No one was burned or seriously injured as efforts began to assess casualties and cause.
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Cleveland
E. N. McCoy
Findlay
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