Rumors of Queen Victoria Abdication Denied Amid War Clouds
London reports debunk rumors of abdication as Queen Victoria strengthens grip on throne. Franco-Chinese conflict deepens with France torn by cabinet dispute over open war prep versus secret diplomacy. China asserts strength while British, Indian, and Irish politics hinge on impending votes and reform bills amid international tensions.
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France
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Madagascar
Tragedy at Sunderland Hall leaves 166 children dead
A children's conjuring show at Victoria Hall Sunderland ends in a fatal crush as the gallery exit jams. Officials report 166 killed and an equal number badly injured as around 20,000 spectators gather outside in shock and mourning.
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London
Victoria Hall
Sunderland
Marriage at 65 and 73 in Fulton Court case
A Fulton County suit filed in Atlanta on June 17 concerns a marriage arranged to concentrate property. It centers on 65 year old Lucy Wood and 78 year old Zadoce Bonner, tied to Jesse Wood’s estate by John Bonner and Mrs Helen Wood through a wedding the complainants say was engineered for inheritance.
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Fulton County Court
John Bonner
Zadoce Bonner
Lucy Wood
Helen Wood
Bonners
Jesse Wood
Springfield Marriages Turned Mysterious and Humorous
Springfield dispatch reports a rash of wedding woes and odd events. A Pittsfield groom saw his fiancée refuse to marry at the Sacred Heart Chapel. A Denver businessman John H Burr vanished after nervous illness while courting a Springfield teacher. He left Massasoit House with valuables, possibly reached Leavenworth, Kan. Police seek Burr as a romantic mystery unfolds.
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France and China clash over Tonquin policy in peacemaking bid
From Pekin dispatches comes a contrasting note with France adopting an aggressive posture while China pursues conciliation. Li Hong Chang and M. Theou downplay Chinese involvement in the France Anam quarrel and warn against any Chinese invasion, threatening to treat crossing Chinese lines as brigandage and to shoot on aggressive moves in Tonquin.
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Tseng Criticizes France Over Tonquin Policy
Marquis Tseng, Chinese diplomat, says diplomatic relations with France are practically broken due to Paris not replying to Tonquin questions for a year. He notes Annam as a vassal state but asserts China’s right to demand explanations for France’s actions. The piece also discusses the impact on Anglo American and French commerce and flagging tonnage.
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America
Perils of Hand Car Ride With Officials At Saratoga
At Saratoga on June 17 Vice-President Arkell of Mount McGregor railroad and artist Harry Fenn rode a hand-car with faulty brakes. They sped down a three mile incline. Fenn clung on while Arkell was thrown off and escaped serious injury. Fenn suffered bruises from the final fall.
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Coffin Found in Ground Beneath Penn House
Workmen digging the cellar of William Penns old Philadelphia residence uncovered a brick vault containing an ancient coffin with bones. The coffin likely holds the remains of an early settler who came with the great Quaker.
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William Penn
Father and son die in well accident at Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana yesterday James Darian and his 15 year old son Rudolph were digging a well when a large auger dislodged. The boy descended to clear an obstruction but was overcome by foul air and died. The father attempted a rescue but also suffocated and fell about sixty feet to the bottom.
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James Darian
Rudolph
McGeochs firm collapses in Chicago lard panic
McGeoch Everingham Co a Chicago Board of Trade commission house suspended with liabilities about 600000 and assets near 800000. The big corner in lard failed as margins were exhausted after a loan shortfall, sparking wild activity and widespread suspensions among traders and brokers across the exchange.
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McGeoch, Everingham
Ben Stofer
McGeoch
Daniel Wells, Jr
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Fowler Brothers
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George Baldwin
Chamber of Commerce
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Pneumatic Tube Across the Union Aims for New York Chicago Link
A New York civil engineer exposed plans for a pneumatic pipeline between New York and Chicago. Four inch iron pipe would carry letters and light parcels at ten cents per package and five cents per letter. Intermediary stations may be built at Cleveland and Buffalo. A funding pledge exists and a conference on June 26 will reveal full details.
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Death of a Child From Benzine Ingestion in New York
Nine month old Fannie Hartman daughter of Samuel and Jennie Hartman of 99 Essex Street died after drinking benzine. While the mother was away from home, the child reached the bottle at a sewing machine and drank part of the contents. The tragedy occurred this morning in New York.
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Fannie Hartman
Investigating Pleuropneumonias at Agriculture Farm
Washington report on a Department of Agriculture pleuropneumonia study near the capital. Dr. Solomon oversees the station testing a contagious lung disease in cattle. A deceased sick cow was used to inoculate three cows and three more were exposed in the same stable. No clear results yet, with outcomes pending observations after about a week.
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Solomon
Cattle Health In United States Sees General Improvement
Dr Solomon reports cattle nationwide show healthier conditions after investigation into pleuro-pneumonia. He notes overall health improving across regions despite prior concerns.
Mis Views as Interpreted by Henry Water son
Louisville report from June 16 notes Henny Watterson after Greystone visit writes on Mr. Tilden. He says Tilden’s political views are private and his house sacred, and he believes Tilden would not accept the presidency under any circumstances.
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Two Women Cremated with Saccens in Washington Furnace
Two New York women died in June and were cremated in Washington Pennsylvania. Mrs Cleechiens arrived with Otto Botsper after a delayed arrival left ashes in the crematory overnight. Mrs Carussia Wollberg, died June 16, was conveyed with family and placed in the retort after preparation.
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Bishop guesses bank note number in thought reading test
June 15 at St James Hall Mr Labouchere offered £1000 against £100 to Irving Bishop the thought reader to determine a note number known to Mr Labouchere and Mr Firth. Three thousand spectators. disputes kept him from meeting the patrons. Bishop guessed the number on the first try and claimed the prize amid a disorderly audience.
Chester H Krum a defaulter and court row in St Louis
Six weeks after Chester H Krum, leading St Louis barrister, vanished amid rumors of illness and travel, a probate court revokes his authority as administrator of the Charles W Ford estate. Court hears claims of false settlements and a $50 000 defalcation with possible higher. Father silent under pressure as library mortgage issues surface.
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Crook Prefers Surrender Overran Indian War Feud
General Crook moves troops and prisoners, camps near Fort Apache, as Captain Charlee’s Sixth Cavalry holds Silver Creek for renegades. Reports say Mexican villages were raided, and Jal’s band may surrender with women and children among prisoners. Father Alone visits Fargo, recounting past Apaches transfers and bloodshed.
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Rejoicing of the Thieves at Star Route Acquittal
Washington witnesses a dramatic acquittal in the Star route case as Judge Wylie accepts the jury verdict not guilty for Dorsey Brady and associates. Crowded courtroom, joyous scenes, and mixed public reaction follow. Indictments against Brady Kellogg and other figures remain pending, with government plans to push trials at the next term.
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White wife tale stirs Burke county race tensions in Georgia
Waynesboro residents clash with Chinese merchants led by Loo Chong after a court dispute over miscegenation laws and a pending $50,000 federal damages case in Savannah. Authorities investigated intimidation and attacks on Chinese traders Ah Sting and Lu Kum Yu, while Fulcher, a Burke county farmer, faced scrutiny as the plot unfolded amid antiChinese sentiment.
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Disguised as a Boy Woman on Lake Vessels
A Chicago report says Frank Chambers, known on the lakes as a cook or steward, was arrested for masquerading as a boy. An 18 year old girl, four years in disguise, confessed to seeking work and a gold insult. She refused to reveal her home and awaits trial.
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Frank Chambers
Tornado Rips Chillicothe District Wrecks Homes
A Tuesday tornado struck Chillicothe Missouri and nearby areas causing major damage. Millbank engine room and J L Myers barn lost roofs, high school building damaged, Careys barn moved off foundation. Dennis Wolf killed, wife injured. Utica Baptist Church demolished, Summer City several structures destroyed. Apple crop severely damaged. thousands of trees uprooted.
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Eaten by a Bear Supposed Fate of Boy in Woods
In Kings County June 14 Daniel Belden and his son sought sarsaparilla roots. After returning home with the roots the boy disappeared. Belden followed cries and found bear tracks, and it is believed the boy was carried off and eaten by a large bear.
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Belden
Boy Sentenced for Life in Texas Slaying
Harmon Adams a twelve year old boy was sentenced to life imprisonment for dragging 11 year old Owney Nelson to death with a rope tied to a saddle. The crime occurred April 26 at Brick House Gully nine miles from Houston. He was captured after fleeing toward the train.
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Immigrants Landed in New York in Week
Twenty-two thousand arrived at Castle Garden this week, about five thousand more than the first half of June last year. Superintendent Jackson notes a rising tide and expects around 20,000 weekly arrivals for rest of June, with many settlers aiming for land. The Fulda brought 663 and the Castalia 651 immigrants today.
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Court rules Civil Rights Act unconstitutional in railroad case
In Austry Texas on June 17 the United States Court rendered an opinion in a criminal prosecution under the Civil Rights Act of March 1875 seeking a $500 penalty for excluding Laura Evans from a ladies car on the Houston and Texas Central railroad. Nineteen similar cases were disposed of. The court held the federal act unconstitutional, ruling the conduct cognizable by state tribunals and an infringement on state rights.
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Austry
Tex
United States
Shursday
Ipswich Woman Struck by Lightning Loses Reason
A Ipswich woman was struck by lightning during a thunder shower while seated at a window. The flash caused temporary insanity. she needed two men to hold her the following day but has since shown some improvement though her senses remain diminished.
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