Brother Blaine Accepts Republican Nomination in 1884
James G Blaine declares his acceptance of the Republican nomination at the 1884 National Convention. He argues for tariff protection for American industry and labor, a strong home market, and peaceful American expansion in foreign policy, while urging settlement of public lands by actual settlers and safeguarding suffrage. He condemns polygamy and calls for civil service reforms and an aggressive yet peaceful approach to trade with the Americas.
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Water spout on Lake George witnessed by party on steamer
A rare water spout formed on Lake George while the Ticonderoga steamed toward Katskill Bay. Hon. Db. P. McQueen and Mrs. McQueen described a large dark cloud touching the water and creating a twisting column that caused convulsed waves and spray, then dissipated after three minutes. A photographer on board attempted a quick photograph but reacted in awe.
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Ticonderoga
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Five Wives and a Midnight Escape at Eureka House
At Eureka House near Nokomis a warrant led John Merrick to flee midnight by rope from a second story window after officers demanded entry. He escaped partially dressed while pistol shots were fired, with five claimants noted. In Hartford a separate report describes a glowing globe of fire in a storm that burst into atoms, daylight colors, and a craftsman rider near West Thompson. Mercury explosion injures Capitol electrician Rav ers risking sight.
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Nokomis
Eureka House
John Merrick
Pene
Para
Merrick
Saii
Hartford
Connecticut
Putnam
West Thompson
Stounstaill
Terrible railway accident outside Barnsley kills twenty
An express train collided with a goods train near Penistone on a hot day, derailing into a steep embankment. Twenty people died and forty were injured, with the crash blamed on a broken axle. An American passenger, identified as C Edelstone, was among the dead.
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Ondon
Penistone
Barnsley
C. Edelstone
England
Polish police crack down on alleged nihilist plots
In Warsaw and St Petersburg the Imperial police arrest about a hundred people including several women on suspicions tied to a socialist nihilist conspiracy. A prison confession by Bardowsky reportedly points to these suspects while police seize 600000 roubles and thousands of proclamations to be spread empire wide.
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Warsaw
Imperial Police
Bardowsky
St. Perersnuna
Empire
Russia
Germany
Colin Campbell divorce case again before court
In London on July 21 the Colin Campbell divorce case returned to court. Lady Colin Campbell nee Gertrude Blood obtained a judicial separation on grounds of legal cruelty. Lord Colin sought a new trial which the president refused. The Court of Appeal later heard the public proceedings and delivered judgment denying a new trial and affirming legal cruelty.
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London
Colin Campbell
Gertrude Blood
Lord Colin Campbell
Collin
Court of Appeals
Three Powers Prepare Protocol on Sooloo Sovereignty
Madrid reports that Spain England and Germany will sign a protocol recognizing Spain’s sovereignty over the Sooloo archipelago. Carbineers at Larauzi refused landing to the Brazilian minister French consul general and other diplomats on a return trip landing in a French cutter. Officers insulted and shorn the visitors and have been placed on leave.
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Spain
England
Germany
Sooloo Archipelago
Larauzi
Plot in Farewell Letters Reveals Czars Palace Plot
In Warsaw on July 21 the discovery of a plot to blow up the czar’s palace unfolds. Nihilists allegedly ordered a student to poison a high police official, the father of the student’s fiance. the student poisons himself after refusing the act. Two letters to his betrothed led to the case’s exposure.
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Czar
Studen
ST. Petersburg
English cattle import push from American West
A deputation led by the Marquis of Lorne will visit Lord Carlingford to argue for importing healthy cattle from the Western States via Canada. They claim English farmers favor American cattle.
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England
London
Marquis of Lorne
Lord Carlingford
Privy Seal
America
Canada
Americans Defeat Surrey Eleven by Three Wickets at Kensington
At Kensington Oval the Philadelphia eleven beat Surrey’s first eleven by three wickets in a 379 score game. Other items include the Czar delaying Warsaw visit over a palace plot. Dwight and Sears losing to Lenshaws at Wimbledon. Arnold’s daughter to wed Frederick W. Whitridge. Minister Lowell recovering. Shanghai situation improving. and 3500 attend Birmingham athletic contests.
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London
Philadelphia
Surrey
Kensington Oval
Dwight
Sears
Wimbledon
E. Renshaw
Lenshaws
Exciting Yard Race Ends With Narrow Finish For Myers
Suvok, starting thirty two yards ahead, defeated Myers the American amateur champion by two yards in a tightly contested yard race. Time recorded as 2 minutes 4 5 seconds. Frederics won the half mile race in about 2 minutes 125 seconds. Murray the Armenian time won the three mile walking match in 21 minutes 48 seconds. Spectators, described as roughs, hissed at winners and cried foul over arrangements. Lonnon July 21 reports Hyde Park trades demonstrations supporting the franchise bill drawing large crowds despite showery weather. About 10,000 agricultural laborers carried ten foot hop-poles and resolutions denouncing the Lords rejection of the franchise bill. The procession included eight trades and twelve political clubs with 2,000 mounted farriers and many social groups. The park meeting was the largest in London, with over 100,000 present. Speakers included Sir Wilfred Lawson, Jesse Collings, Pa, Samuel Storey, Wilfron Sproston Caine, James Edwin Thereld Rogers, and Joseph Arch. Resolutions in favor of franchise reform and Lords’ action were unanimously adopted.
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Myers
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Wille
Murray
Lonnon
Hyde Park
London
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House of Lords
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Farriers’ Society
Temperance and Friendly Societies
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Te Park
Paveras
Wilfred Lawson
Jesse Colligs
M. Pa
Samuel Storey
M. Ps
Wilshon Sproston Caine
James Edwin Thereld Rogers
M. P
Joseph Arch
Picnic Ends in Gloom as 22 Injured in Ohio Train Wreck
Canton Ohio July 20 The C Ault mant & Co Mower Works picnic drew nearly 2500 with two excursion trains. One section overturned into a stagnant pool near Valley depot injuring twenty two. Five cars derailed, several bodies feared drowned, relief crews responded, loss about 60 000 dollars.
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C. Aultmant & Co
Cuyahoga Falla
Valley Coal Company
Numisilla
Frederick Leld
Cleveland
Florida delegate notes Butler and Cleveland attitudes
Albany July 21 Governor Cleveland met with visitors at the executive chamber while Florida delegate P. P. Bishop recounted an incident suggesting Butler will not oppose Cleveland. Butler proposals were rejected and Cleveland’s nomination pleased the South, with others debating succession as Manning remained silent.
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United States
Brooklyn
A Gambler's Midnight Ride Ends in Tragedy
Joseph H. Stultz tried to abduct his wife and child in Louisville on July 21. A revolver handed by the wife discharged, killing hackman John Nagle with a single shot to the left breast. Stultz then surrendered with his wife, child, and corpse in tow.
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Joseph H. Stultz
Muggle Brooks Stultz
Stultz
Dima
John Nagle
Hackman
Nagle
Comet Discovered in Wolf Head Near North Hemisphere
Professor E E Barnard reports discovery of a new comet on July 16 in the head of the wolf region, with eastward slow motion and increasing brightness. It is the first comet found in the northern hemisphere this year and Barnard awaits a $200 prize from H W Warner.
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Roone
Barnard
H. WH. Warner
Strained in a Convent: Mima De Hodiamont In Holland
Mrs A J Breen of 2041 Clark Avenue recounts her granddaughter Emma de Hodiamont, 21, kidnapped to a Breust convent in Holland. Family fears she is restrained and cut off from friends as Count de Resimont seeks marriage amid silence and possible force. Father Brennan aids investigation with Congressman O Neil pressing for government action.
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Miss de Hodiamont
Count de Todlamont
Ennetsbur
Cincinnati
Eric
Holland
Count Alphonse de Resimont
St. Louw
Kintha
Urope
Enns
Count de Resimond
Winch
Emma
Erma
Cne
Count de Kesimont
Gina
Father Brendan
Washington
Eir
Father Brennan
O’ Neil
United States
Emma de Hodaimont
America
Crazed Sailor Delays Rescue On Schooner M. W. Hopper
A private letter from Captain Alvin B. Hail reports the brig Carrie Bertha sighted the Hopper with crew in distress. A man left aboard the Hopper prevented recovery of his shipmates as the brig tried to retrieve the boat. Darkness halted efforts and a steamer later sighted an empty boat, raising the possibility the crew were picked up by another vessel. The survivor’s actions are blamed on being crazed with fear.
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Daily Press
Alvin B. Hail
Carrie Bertha
M. W. Hopper
Union
Jee
Chaos at Santiago de Cuba sparks mutiny fears
A Havana dispatch reports chaos in Santiago de Cuba with mutinous sentiment among troops over food shortages and unpaid salaries. Desperate conditions extend to Trinidad and other coastal areas as rebel bands raid across the island and government payments lag.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Santa Clara
Georgia Couple Elopes and Marries After Pursuit
In Eastman Georgia on July 21 Mr H C Tarver pursued his daughter Pearl A Paul after she ran off with a suitor. They eloped and were married after a brief visit to a preacher, with trunks left behind and the husband racing to the Ashbury House to confirm the ceremony.
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H.C. Tarver
Pearl A
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