French Fete Draws Throng as Marseilles Trains Fumigated
Paris celebrates the national fete with crowds thronging stations and decorations. Southbound passengers faced fumigation and disinfection while the military governor lined up for grand reviews. General Grevy inspected troops as Versailles artillery and Paris cavalry paraded along the Champs Elysees.
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Paris
Lyons
Vincennes
Thevenin
Place du Trone
Grevy
Republic
Versailles
de Contamine
Rolland
Saussier
Champs Elysees
St. Germain
Louugchamps
Gressot
Alsatian Societies Rampage in Paris Over German Flag
In Paris on July 14, Alsatian groups arrived to celebrate Bastille Day. At the Continental Hotel they tore down a German flag, rained stones on buildings, shattered windows, and burned flags. Other German flags were removed across the city, yielding widespread uproar.
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Paris
Riots Between Orangemen and Catholics in Belfast and Newry
Belief that riots began after Orangemen returning from Newry attacked Catholic commemorations for the Battle of the Boyne. Desperate hand to hand fighting with pistols clubs and missiles left many injured and dozens hospitalized. Police charged the mob, gas lamps were extinguished, and extensive property damage reported. Eighty arrests followed with further charges anticipated as Belfast quivered with fear of more outbreaks. Ninety detainees from arrests were jailed for one to nine months amid renewed public anxiety.
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Belfast
Newry
Boyne
Helee
Brlpast
Gladstone vows to repass franchise bill in October
London July 10 Liberal MPs met in the foreign office to respond to the Lords rejection of the franchise bill. Mr Gladstone denounced Lords and pledged to cut all other business and prorogue Parliament, aiming to repass the franchise measure when the Commons reconvenes in October.
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London
Foreign Office
House of Lords
Gladstone
Commons
Philadelphia Defeat Northumberlands in watch game
New Castle July 12 The watch game of cricket begun yesterday between the Philadelphia club and the Northumberland club concluded today with the Philadelphians winning by 96 runs. Carmo July 12 Official information arrives on government action concerning the Treachery of the Madir of Dongola.
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New Castle
Philadelphia As
Northumberland Club
Philadelphians
Dongola
Dou
Local Commander Joins Mahel's Cause for Wady Halla March
The leader publicly pledges allegiance to Mahel and, with his force, plans a march on Wady Halla. He expects three more commanders to join en route and aims to capture the fort before it is fortified.
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Gola
Wady Halla
Cholera in France Spreads Panic in Marseille
The report cites thirty six deaths in Toulon and Paris with unofficial tallies from Marseille at fifty nine in twenty four hours. Panic grows as exodus nears twenty thousand, with drills against the disease and costly closures. Dr Koch hails phenic acid as best disinfectant amid heat and unrest.
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France
Marseilles
Paris
Toulon
Marseills
Kock
Koch
Fumigation Sparks Mail Contraband Dispute
In Alexandria on July 14, Egyptian customs officials fumigating mails to guard against cholera uncovered and seized contraband valuables. The French agent protested, claiming interference with the mails, causing a diplomatic row.
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Alexandria
Terror-Stricken Tenante Jump from the Windows
A four story apartment fire at 2195 Second Avenue in New York forces residents to flee. Eva Landon breaks both arms leaping from a second floor window. Annie McMahon, 24, loses a leg and skull fracture after grabbing her baby and leaping from the third floor. an infant is saved after being dropped to a policeman. two girls, Mary Schulton and Bridget Morris, suffer serious injuries. others injured fleeing the blaze. Fire losses estimated at about 2000.
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New York
Second Avenue
Eva Landon
Annie McMahon
Mary Schulton
Bridget Morris
The Lie of the Season Crows Drunk on Cornfield Toke
Waterbury Connecticut July 12 Charles Fogg a married Waterbury youth with a farm connection attempted to lure crows from cornfields using alcohol mixed with laudanum substituted for cider when crows in a field appeared intoxicated. Hundreds lay on the ground dead or disoriented as witnesses observed claim.
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Waterbury, Conn
Charles Fogg
Waterbury
Prisoner Morgans Placed in Mexican Jail After Cattle Theft
New Orleans reports Morgan Morgans a former New York Union colonel and St. Charles sheriff is jailed at Frontreras Mexico after cattle theft by a man in his service. He was beaten and forced to surrender funds to maintain captivity as he sought funds in Tombstone. He appeals to Consul Willard and officials back home.
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New Orleans
Morgan Morgans
New York Regiment of Volunteers
St. Charles Parish
Frontreras
Mexico
Tombstone
Arl
Morgans
Willard
Guaymas
Secretary of State
Explosion Kills Two in Vermont Quarry Accident
In Catlin s stone quarry near Burlington a powder keg exploded during tamping after repeated firing. Jerry Patnaude 50 and Frank Patnaude 17 were killed. George Mascotte 44 suffered severe injuries and possible amputation. Paul Le Claire escaped injury. All injured were Winooski residents. Patnaude leaves a large ill wife.
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Burlington
Catlin’s
Jerry Patnaude
Frank
Paul le Claire
George Mascotte
Winooski
Frank Patnaude
Tragic Shooting Ends Elk Gardens Visitor's Life
In Cumberland Maryland July 14 residents of Elk Gardens West Virginia recount the fatal accident that killed James Ketzmeller during a hunting party. While posing for a photographer with rifles aimed at each other a gun discharged unintentionally ending his life instantly.
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Cumberland
Elk Gardens
W. Va
James Ketzmeller
Ketzmeiler
Ketzmeller
Land grants and patents tied to railroad forfeiture bills
The General Land Office will not issue patents for lands tied to railroads facing forfeiture under pending congressional bills. Patents will only be issued if claimants prove a priorityRight over the railroad. Other items report a lead sulphuric acid accident injuring plumber William Dumphy and a note promoting Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.
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Washington, D. C
Commission of the
General Land Office
Congress
House
Senate
Westmont Shoots A Mile In Two Minutes At Chicago Meet
At the Chicago Driving Park amid great excitement the pacer Westmont ran a mile in 2 minutes 0.94 seconds with a running mate, setting a historic trotting record. Owner B. J. Johnson of Cresson Ia arranged a side match for 2500 dollars a side against Frank and mate, with 600 dollars forfeit posted by each side.
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Chicago
Westmont
Streetmont
Jay-Eye-See
Johnnton
Johnson
John Campbell
Richball
Campbell
B. J. Johnson
Cresson
Frank
Pacer Westmont’s Remarkable Mile Times Across 1882 83
The chestnut gelding Westmont, eight years old and 1544 hands, sired by Almont out of Annie, raced from 1882 onward. He claimed fast mile records including 2.2414 at La Salle and 2.216 at Beacon Park, while comparisons to the 2.10 mark by Johnson in 1883 show the era’s high pace.
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Westmont
Chicago
Almont
Annie
Indianapolis
la Salle
Lawrence
Kan
Beacon Park
Johnson
Sars
Frank
Prospect Park
Jay Eye See Fails To Break Trotting Record At Erving Park
Chicago July 11 Jay Eye See attempted to break the trotting record at Erving Park in front of about 10 000 spectators. The track and weather were favorable though sultry. A mile in 2 19 14 with a 3114 quarter and 8154 second quarter marked a fast start, but the horse slowed after the third quarter and finished about 2 11 34. The crowd wagered heavily on a record that did not come.
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Chicago
Jay-Eye-See
Erving Park
John Spian
Bithers
Splan
Butbers
Plucky Conductor Saves Train From Wreck Near Vincennes
Five miles north of Vincennes Indiana an Evansville and Terre Haute extra train jumped the track near a curve. Conductor William Lucas crawled from the wreck and signaled the approaching Chicago bound train, saving passengers. Fireman James O’Brien and Mr Mitchell of Decatur injured. Mitchell with nose and leg broken. both hospitalized while Lucas is exhausted.
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Vincennes
Ind
Evansville & Terre Haute
Chicago
Fort Knox
William Lucas
James O'Brien
Mitchell
Decatur
Lucas
O’brien
Trac
Iujury
Pilgrims graves marked by granite tablet on Cole's Hill
In Plymouth on July 9 a polished granite tablet was placed over a Pilgrim grave on Cole's Hill. The grave was found October last after hill repairs. a brick vault housed a dead casket with bones. A second grave was found nearby but left undisturbed.
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Plymouth
Cole’s Hill
Te Hill
Beside His Wife's Crave, Lancaster Man Found Dead in Cemetery
Marlboro reports Joseph Flocher a 71 year old South Lancaster resident was found dead in a Clinton cemetery near his wife's grave. He had been missing since Friday and was seen in the cemetery last Monday. A gold watch and money suggested no foul play though death by poison was hinted. Decomposition prevented a post mortem. Flocher leaves three married daughters.
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Marlboro
Joseph Flocher
South Lancaster
Clinton
Flocher
Invited to Supper and Death in West Virginia
Late last evening in Prepmont West Virginia a man named Glenn living near Bayard Maryland shot one Stevenson. Glenn claims Stevenson was too intimate with his wife. Stevenson was invited to supper when the incident occurred.
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Prepmont
W. Va
Glenn
Bayard
Steyvenson
Stevenson
Evenin Stevenson
Pistol Fatal Shooting Amid Table Confrontation
A violent family table dispute ended with Glenn drawing a pistol and fatally shooting his associate. He fired as others reacted and the wounded man was rushed to Keyser West Virginia for treatment, but did not survive. Authorities launched an investigation into the shooting and current details remain under inquiry.
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Dence
Wite
Glenn
Keyser
W. Va
Fate of Gertie Phillips Shocks Wellsville
Gertie Phillips 17 a Wellsville resident vanished after Sunday outing with George Hunter in Partner’s woods. Her body found with a bullet wound, Hunter held on suspicion as details reveal a struggle near the fence. Relations described as affectionate. Mahony and Parrish released after examination. Hunter remanded, 22, mild disposition, once seen as her lover.
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Wellsville
Gertie Paniips
Ming
Saloville
George Hunter
Partner's Woods
Sudh
Saline Ville
Napter
Robert Parrish
William Mahony
George Hitter
Miss Pillips
Mahony
Parrish
Hunter
Jak Hunter
Widow Denies Men Burial In Durall Lot In Odd Will
A remarkable Kerks county will filed this morning by Maria L Engleskindt of Reading, who recently died. The document forbids any man from being interred on the Dural lot at Lutheran cemetery and excludes male grandchildren from inheritance. Her daughter in New York receives all the money, with a house to a female grandchild at 25, while Caspar Shirl, a 65 year old man, may occupy one room in the widow’s house with furniture as long as he behaves.
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Peon
Kerks County
Maria L. Lengleskindt
Engleskindt
Germany
Reading
Manly Street
Alderman Hail
Will Xs
New York
Eagleskindt
Grundchild
Casper Shirl
Acderman Hall
Mes
Return of the Larock Boy in New Hampshire Mystery
The Larock boy, missing for two years during divorce proceedings, was found in Boston and returned to his mother in Manchester New Hampshire. He speaks only one language, has likely spent time in Canada, and remains reticent about who brought him home. Authorities guard him to prevent his father from taking custody as the case unfolds.
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Coxconp
N. H
Ithe Larock
Sheriff Norton
Boston
Solid Shot and Picnic Chaos in Perrysburg
A July Fourth picnic of about twenty five near Perrysburg faced danger when a Fourth Battery section fired solid conical shots toward a brush pile on the island. Five shots fired, two ricocheted over three quarters of a mile and landed in the party, shattering nerves and prompting a hurried messenger to warn the captain. The battery captain apologized for the incident.
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Cleveland
ToLiEpo
Perrysburg
Big Island
Desperadoes Battle Lewiston In Thin Town Shootout
In Lewiston eighty miles northeast of Helena two outlaws Lill O Fallon and Rattlesnake Jake fought with several half breed Indians. Both desperadoes fired on townspeople after an initial volley. O Fallon was mortally wounded and killed after shooting a bystander named Smith. Jake died after broad and sustained wounds. Citizens suffered minor injuries only.
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Helena
Mon
Lill O'Fallon
Rattlesnake
Jake
Lewiston
O'Vallen
Smith
Dow
O'Fallon
Four Mile Wide Iowa Storm Leaves Destruction
News from Jefferson township Poweshiek county reports a cyclone and ball storm Friday night demolishing grain and orchards tearing houses and barns and carrying away roofs and chimneys. Nine barns and five residences destroyed plus a sullous house. Mr Dixon family seriously hurt but likely to recover. Small grain destroyed in Tama and Iowa counties. region nearly destitute. Also mentions postmaster general funds study to cover letter carriers substitutes during fifteen days leave with no trouble foreseen.
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Brooklyn
Jefferson Township
Poweshick County
Dixon
Tama
Lowa
Washington
Cox and
Styan
Postmastereneral
Cox
Ryan
Diamond-Back Bite Ends in Fatal Condition at Highbridge
In Kyle's Park a snake charmer named Mr. Reilly was bitten by a diamond back rattler amid a crowd. Despite whiskey treatment and medical care, doctors say the wound is deadly and recovery unlikely. Clark and Steily watched as the crowd dispersed after the dramatic incident.
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Kyle's Park
Highbridge
New York Sun
Kyle
James Reilly
S. Clark
Clark
Reilly
Steily
Seventy Mullions Invested in Industries in Half a Year
Baltimore Manufacturers' Record reports nearly 70 million dollars invested in new and expanding industries across the South in the first half of the year. Alabama leads with 13.84 million, followed by Kentucky and Virginia, across sectors from cotton and woollen mills to shipyards and fertilizer plants.
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Baltimore
South
Alabama
Kentucky
Texas
Tennessee
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
West Virginia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Florida
Arkansas
Mississippi
Fifty Miles A Day On Horseback To Saco Me
Two New York gentlemen, KR. C. and J. H. Shannon, rode Kentucky thoroughbreds into Bridgeport on the way to Saco, Me. Wearing Stanley hats and corduroy suits, they aim to cover fifty miles daily, traveling for pleasure with showy tack and white spats drawing crowds.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Kentucky
Sterling House
KR. C
J. H. Shannon
New York
Saco
Shannon
Biggest Town Pays Its Indebtedness
In Pawtucket Rhode Island citizens in town meeting vote to appropriate funds to settle mill owners damages over water rights on the Blackstone and Abbott run. They also approve erecting a four room brick schoolhouse to meet growing pupil needs.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Blackstone
Abbott Run
Money Rates Firm as Banks Hold Line on Loans
Finance and commerce report tight money supply with firm loan and discount rates. Banks in steady posture bid 6 to 6 2 and 7 percent on various paper while call loans and stock collateral lending stay cautious. a weekly bank statement shows reserve gains and improved market sentiment signaling cheaper money ahead.
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State Street
Mercantile
Wire Corporation
New York
Stock Exchange
Meutonse
Boston
Securities Close Firm on Higher Bids From Last Week
Closing bids this Thursday July 3 compare with last week show gains across 4 percent notes, lly 4s Se and 3s e, while the 6s hold steady.
Boston Market Notes on Butter Cheese and Grains
Commercial notes from Boston markets July 12 1884 show steady demand with prices favoring buyers for butter and cheese. Corn markets firm with improved demand. Drug and chemical imports hold steady amid higher overseas prices and crop damage fears. flour market quiet with limited sales and varied wheat and rye prices.
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Benses Rule
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Uel
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Smyriys
Shellac
Gambier
Dyewoods
St Domingo
Minnesota
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
St Louis
Haols
New York Markets Show Mixed Activity in Grain and Oils
On Saturday July 12, wheat futures eased while Chicago buyers appeared bullish from shrinking stocks. Cotton and petroleum moved through sharp declines and modest recoveries, with futures prices for corn oats and lard fluctuating amid a tepid to unsettled market tone.
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Boston
Northern Creamery
Franken County
New York
Vermont
Chicago
Bass Co
Drc
Wales
Spotlard
City
Gulgc
D.ecember
Rio
Maracaibo
Savanilla
P.t. Cuba
Belve
Live Stock Markets Week Ended July 11 at Brighton and Watertown
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday July 11 show totals for cattle 110 head Northern and Western markets, sheep and lambs 2 058, swine 14 355, veals 1 160, horses 386. Beef cattle prices per hundred pounds live weight range from 450 to 950 dollars, with variations by grade. Hides are listed as country hides at 1 1/6 to 1 1/2 dollars each, noting heavy and regular hides.
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Grighton
Watertown
Pepehion
Brighton Ia
Gloucester Fish Market Weekly Receipts and Prices
Gloucester July 12 report shows 46 fishing arrivals with total receipts of 300000 pounds codfish 290000 pounds halibut and 1600 barrels of mackerel. Codfish and halibut receipts were liberal while mackerel receipts were less than half of last year. Prices quoted include large Georges cod at 500 dollars, white halibut 8 to 9 cents, and various rates for haddock pollock and hake. market notes mention scarce halibut and general sale conditions for fresh and smoked products.
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Sunday Globe
Glouucestter
Haddock
Wo Dons Haddock
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