Gladstone attacks Irish proclamation in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Gladstone denounced the Irish viceroy's proclamation against the National League as an arbitrary act. He demanded grounds for the measure, warned it undermined parliamentary duties, and urged the government to disclose information behind the action to avoid trampling legal process. Treland's stance drew England's fault lines.
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London
Gladstone
House of Commons
Treland
Ireland
National League
League
Mr. Balfour
Land League
Arwell
Harcourt
Balfour
Alfour
Buchanan
Sifour
Ced
W. Russell
Bradlaugh
England
Trevelyan
Chamberlain
Collings
Farmers' Review reports crop yields by state
The Farmers' Review summarizes threshing returns showing winter wheat spring wheat oats and corn yields across multiple states with county counts. It notes late planted corn benefited from rains and pastures improving for fall feed while potatoes and apples remain unchanged.
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Chicago
Farmers’ Review
Hainois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ilinois
Illinois
The Inwardness of the Colorado Indian Row
A private Colorado letter to a St. Louis gentleman sheds light on Indian troubles. Colorow refused consent to removal of Utes, Capt. Jack killed at Washakie, Colorow claimed the land as his. Whites seek troops and to rid Colorow, sparking tension over stolen horses.
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Colorado
St. Louis
Colorow
Coloraw
Grand Army encampment program to unfold in St Louis
The official programme for the Grand Army encampment in St Louis from September 26 outlines visiting comrade receptions at depots and river landings Tuesday parade and mayoral reception with street illumination. Wednesday features encampment opening, Womans Relief Corps convention, Forest Park reunions and river trips to Jefferson Barracks and National Cemetery with fireworks. Thursday includes Lincoln tomb excursion and trades display parade while Friday covers encampment sessions and a banquet. Saturday offers railroad trips to Nashville Smoth Cave and other sites.
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Grand Army
St. Louis
Francis
Woman’s Relief Corps
Forest Park
Jefferson Barracks
National Cemetery
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Trades Display Association
Nashville
Smoth Cave
Rev David Seymour and Editor's Wife in East Coast Flight
Jefferson Market court hears that Rev David Seymour of Minnesota and Fannie Henry, wife of the Janesville Arcus editor, fled to New York from Liverpool aboard the Adriatic. Police accuse Seymour of stealing church funds. Henry accompanies him, eluding pursuers as investigators trace the pair to England and back.
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David Seymour
J. A Henry
New York
Liverpool
Minnesota
Jefferson Market
Janesville
Waseca County
Second Methodist
Fannie Henry
Janesville Arcus
Ossips
Henry
White Star Line
West Tenth Street
Parrazzo
Cash
Byrnes
Treasury
Europe
Francia Coverdale
Cullom speaks on railroads and regulation at Illinois meeting
Senator Cullom warns that vast railroad wealth could threaten liberties. He argues interstate law must curb abuses and that a commission should act against any railroad officers violating it.
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Illinois
Sycamore
Cullom
United States
Babcock Accused in Gardner Scandal of Ill
In Gardner Illinois Miss Dodge accuses Babcock of criminal relations and seduction under a promise of marriage. Women lent him money which he allegedly invested poorly or kept as loans. He reportedly paid back some funds while evading the marriage pledge. The two were said to have shared a bed recently.
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Chicago Tribune
Gardner
Ill
Babcock
Miss Dodge
Irish leaders plan US addresses at monster meetings
Arthur O Connor MP Donegal and Sir Thomas Henry Grat tan Esmonde MP Dublin will tour the United States in September to speak at monster meetings organized by the Irish National League of America. Sir Henry Esmonde is a grandson of Henry Grattan.
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Arthur O'Connor
Donegal
Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde
Dublin
United States
Irish National League of America
Henry Esmonde
Henry Grattan
Cyrus N. Gray
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Gray
Fort Meade, Oak
Chicago Tribune
Gardner
Ill
Walter
Babcock
Miss Dodge
Langley
The
Smithsonian Institution
Prof
Baird
The Diamond Ring That Passed From Hand To Hand
In Nice a traveler tells how Turenne’s ring, bought for his friend, drew offers from a Paris jeweler until the American owner declared it not for sale. Wyse recalls the ring’s journey from a billiard room bargain to a high price, and the tale of a diamond that proved elusive.
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Whitehall
London
Turenne
Wyse
France
Nice
Europe
United States
Buenos
Vermont
The Great Diamond Swindle by a Clever Conman
A narrator recounts finding a jeweler's ring case in a billiard room and discovering a twin ring fraud. He traces an American swindler who swapped a paste stone for a genuine diamond and plans retribution by shadowing him from Nice to Paris. The ruse hinges on two counterfeit rings with one real gem.
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States
Paris
Brazil
Coures
Europe
Turenne
Nice
London
Lebel Rifle Impresses French Army In Early Reports
New York observers describe the Lebel rifle as smaller lighter and more powerful than prior service rifles. Descriptions claim it shoots a steel pointed bullet at high speed with minimal recoil and strong armor penetration. France plans rapid production at Saint Etienne Chatellerault and other plants with hundreds daily.
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New York Evening Post
Lebel
New York
Saint Etienne
Chatellerault
Tulla
Chaplain Postbox Prank Ends Mail Inquiries
General N P Banks recalls a Civil War chaplain who handled regimental mail. With days of no mail and constant questions, the chaplain nailed a charcoal message on a tree from an old hard-tack box. A reckless recruit vandalized the sign, prompting the chaplain to stop posting notices.
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New York Tribune
N. P. Banks
Global wives share evening tobacco pleasures on campagna
The passage describes women from multiple nationalities enjoying cigarettes and cigars at dusk along a seaside campagna. The French housekeeper, Barcelona senora, German frau, Russian wife, and others including Italian signora are noted for their smoke rituals as they gaze from balconies, while soft sea sounds and music create a tranquil backdrop.
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Barcelona
Virginia
Redemption of mutilated money by Washington women in banks
A St Louis bank president explains money mutilation redeemability, noting that intact pieces are redeemable and even ashes can be restored. He cites Chicago fire recoveries where damaged packages were replaced, and a merchant whose mouse-chewed bills were salvaged in Washington, with women in the treasury performing the reclamation work.
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St. Louis
Washington
Treasury Department
Nantucket Born Men and a General Share Dinner Tale
After the war General Crittenden meets three ex Confederates at dinner. Each man claims Nantucket birth but lived long in the South and fought there. Crittenden admits a Northern birth in Huntwell Alabama, and the group ends with a toast.
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Gen. Crittenden
Nantucket
Mass
South
Huntwell
Ala
North
Union
Grain and livestock price roundup from multiple markets
Wheat and corn prices edge mixed across markets in Chicago Minneapolis St Paul and Milwaukee bids. Oats rye and flaxseed noted with varied figures. lard butter eggs and cheese listed alongside bag and packing costs.
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Cmcaco
Chicago
Bsc
St. Paul
Kilraid Smith Fight Witnessed by Sullivan Then Challenger
Sullivan will attend the Kilraid Smith bout as a witness and will challenge the victor afterward. The scene centers on the upcoming match and Sullivan’s stated intent to contend with the winner.
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Sullivan
Gibson Sues for Seven Thousand Dollars
Jane A. Gibson sues Mary F. Shepard Lemuel N. Shepard and others to recover 7000. John Myrick, colored, was lynched in Henry county Alabama by men of his own race for outraging a white woman. An evening paper reports George Lothrop US minister to Russia may resign after visiting Paris via Geneva. Stockholm physician Vincent Lundberg recommends Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.
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Jane A. Gibson
Pevce
Mary F. and
Lemuel N. Shepard
John Myrick
Henry County
Alabama
George Lothrop
United States
Russia
Geneva
Paris
St. Petersburg
Vincent Lundberg
Stockholm
Sweden
Hall
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Buenos Ayres
Cannes
Civil Service Commission
Secretary of War
St. Joseph's Academy
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Mother Superior
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific
Holy Angels Academy
Minneapolis
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Brown County
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Dominican Sisters
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Hennepin County
Allen
Yankton
South Dakota
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Price
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J. B. Clough
Helena, Mont
C. A. Winship
David B. Staples
Stillwater
Freeport
Col
C. G. Graves
Topeka
Surety Rein Holder CO
Hotty, Mich
Louis Bagger & CO
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Stryker Seminary
Peer Stryker
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Weedbury
ST N. Pear St
Albany
Ested
Big Boston
Tansill
Winter & Cusaine, Druggists
Princeton, Il
R. W. Tansill & CO
Bae- Ee
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy
N. Y
Cincinnati
Murphy Bros., Parts
Tex G
Tutt
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
J. R. Elliott
Nicol
Let Avenue
Joseph Cillotts
Ballard Satony, Hanting
Marlin Fire Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
Send Forfree
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Corin
South Fifth Street
Gook Jin
Rayeent
Geo. B. Bower
Ahn
Minneapolis, Minn
Business Training School
Curtis
Nicollet
Ninth
Goodfellow's
Nicollet Avenue
Severalty
Sisseton Agency
Isal
Sell -N-Harris
White Beaver
la Crosse
V'S
Ely
J.P. Allen
St. St. Paul
J.F. Williams
Collom Block
U.S. Patent Office
Opiuh
Stephens
Lebanon
Pensions
SORES
YLEGA
P. Allen
Mina
Tage
N. W.N
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Lord Wolseley
Queen Victoria
Pierce
Isaac Jennings
D. D
Old First Church
Bennington Center
Jay Eye
Bradstreet, Thurber & CO Syndicate Block
S.e.olson &Co.’S
Mammoth Wholesale and Retail
Faii
Caii
Donaldson
Glass Block Store
Cor
Sixth Sts
Glass Block
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