Vast array of late 19th century notes and notices
The passage surveys diverse topics from post office titles to eminent figures like Dr Spencer F. Baird, with mentions of Vermont New York cattle quarantine, shipbuilding decline, rabbits in Nevada, typhoid cases in Pennsylvania, German interest in Boulanger, Mississippi fish and fisheries, Texas dog costs, and remarks on Mohawk descendants, Kossuth, and Cook County boodler trials. It also covers an oil strike in Findlay Ohio, British royal reforms, and Quincey Alabama fish epidemics.
NEWS OF THE WEEK PERSONAL AND POLITICAL
A sprawling roundup of late 19th century items. Nellie Grunt arrives in New York by steamer Bibast. Brown is named Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries. Various political figures, governors, and diplomats noted. Accidents, trials, and rail headlines mix with imperial and local events across the U.S. and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortonis
Nellie Grunt
New York
Puor_ G. Brown Goons
National Museum
Fish and
Massacre aftermath and scattered reports from Morehead
Southern Gleanings notes ongoing tension after the Morehead Ky massacre. Troops may depart after court adjourns, with potential fighting if unrest continues. The column also itemizes arrests, pardons, local incidents, and various regional happenings across Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, and nearby states with names, places, and dates.
Hamilton on the Stand in Wyandotte Train Wreck Trial
In Wyandotte Kansas Judge Hindson’s court heard George Hamilton testify in a train wreck case tied to a Missouri Pacific incident in April 1884. Hamilton, a Knights of Labor member, described his role at a boarding house gathering before the wreck and denied involvement in the act or any plan to stop trains. Cross examination focused on his duties with the labor committee and his lack of knowledge about any engine damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Louiseville and Nashville Railroad
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Flemingsburg
Charles Coleman
Pittsburg
Tax Knights of Labor of
Nashville
Tenn
Chateworth
Ill
Trou van Buren
Ark
Missouri
Mircagel Seay
Abe Thompkins
Charley Keevedy
Clarksville
Ten
Jack Turner
Pineville
Turner
Payetteville
Itn
Oldfeld
R.O. Berwops
Appomattox
Lee
Abeodren
Miss
George H. Hamilton
Verandette
Missouri Pacific
Horus and
Cartiare
Vonsen
Bates
Beale
Hin Testhaony
Tn Hamilton
Cennerton
Newport
Tne
Veasel
Hamilton Hinself
Kansas Orry
Hindtson
Wywndotte
George Hamilton
Knights of Labor
Warner
Hamilton
Kansua
Carpenter
Tocal
Sahl
Sox
Law
Armeurdwe
Weight
Wright
BL Louis
Wight
Lewin
Neryd
Lloyd
Mesomara Vossen
Whpert
Mit Maravin
Thomas Feeney
Jack Leary
Feeney
Vossen
McNamara
Monahan
Duck Leary
Weeti
Han
Sixth
Dames
Swent
Sur
Errikers
Forest fires rage in Michigan amid drought and loss
Terrible fires threaten timber and logs near Koentex Michigan as wind drives flames two miles southwest. More than 3,000,000 feet of logs and 25,000 cedar lies are surrounded with little chance of saving them. The drought since July 4 worsens with no rain, leaving soil charred and crops failed. A separate report from New Albany notes a mob violence incident in Spencer township as local authorities recover from spree of intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Koentex
Mich
Loveless Blaney
HH. L. Koehler
Blix
Baltimore & Ohio deal tied to syndicate control
The week’s market rumors explain a turning point as negotiations with Ives & Co broke off and London talks with Jr. Morgan led to a Reading syndicate plan. The Baltimore & Ohio would be reorganized under a syndicate including Morgan, Baring, Drexel, and Brown. The plan grants the syndicate control over management, contracts, and financing to dissolve floating debt and unify operations with Pennsylvania lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We. W. Williams
Kimtaning
Canada
American Microscopical Society
Pittsburgh
Puaxzint
Mme. Regnault
Paris
Campnell
Chelsea
Mass
Philadelphia
Nunzesheimer & Klein
General Merchantse
Texarkana
Ark
Blakesly Jr
Princeton
Groove
Hart
J. H. Coles
Detroit
Mich
St Paul & Duluth
St. Paul
Miuh
Tur
Baltimore & Ohio Express Company
United States Express Company
Jay Gould
Garrett
Baltimore & Ohi Railroad and Telegraph
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Tonio Basin
Arizona
Niagara Falls
N.C
Baltimore
Ives & Co
London
Jr. Morgan
Taportanes
Weat Shore
New York
Reading
Lust Company
Baltimore & O10
Baltimore & Ohio
Paradelphia
Baltimore & Obie Consolidated
Baltimore & Omo Railroad
Western Union
Bob
Pollan Palace Car Company
Sup
Express Budi Bees
Sfrairs
Phiadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prison Horror in Georgia Convict Camps Sparks Indictment
Atlanta dispatch details shocking accusations from the Dodge County Gresston saw mill camp where convicts were allegedly whipped to death. A grand jury inquiry led to a suspected murder indictment against the whipping boss Bryant, with a committee of local leaders reporting to the Dodge County grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Gresston
Dodge County
K. L. Burton
Todge County
Bryant
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Overe Ais Wen
HOBBS
Saber Etentee
Bret Ingernon
Emety
Rme
Powells
Cheap Cash
Brookhaven, Miss
Hants
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Taw
Mississippi
Lincalg
G. S. McMillan
Ghancery
Nrook Haven
Missisalfpi
Lincoln A
Lawrence Counties
Hrookhaven
Lincelo
oYt
G. Smpron
Sexo Inmokavens
Misa, Baziehurst
Thompson & Sexton
Attorneys At Law
Vithor Price
Lincoln
Copiah
Hholwie
Supreme
Faneviad Comite
Aprilay
W. Bennett
Rookhaven
Vlce
Uruge
Daughtry & Sy
E. J. Bowen
Vevice
Daughtry & Smylie’s Dewg
J. O. Frilick
J. B. Dauchtry
Pheonix
Hrookiin
Thurttor
Ketria Ind Ags
Harry Vicksburg
Canital Ab Aieot
Liverpool
London and Globe
Mopany
J. Warren
Sam Lightfoot
Rroutaunen
Aleay Staatty
New W York
B. B. T. Jorbs
Tar Post-office Department
Spencer F. Baird
Convern
Cleveland, C
Vermont
Vermont Cattle Commissioners
Steptoe Valley
White Pine County
Nevada
Robertsldle
Cologne
Germany
Boulanger
Quincey
Texas
Galveston News
Ales. Henpricks
Mr. Hendricks
Thomas Annrrson
New Haven
Conn
East Hempstead
L. 1
Fleming, L. L
Dur Pesther Lloyd
Louis Kossuth
Turin
Courmayeur
Mme. Ruttkay
United States
Cook County
Illinois
Samase
Denmead
New Brunswick
N. J
John Denmead
Sammnie
Robert
C. D. Tenxxy
China
Li Hang Chang
Foltz
Findlay
Ohio
Mr. Grapstone
Hawarden
Victoria
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Mall
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Yessel
Reon Avcinat
John Lee Davis
Tis Gryenat
Sinos Bouvan Becksen
Kentucky
Pixon Narotros
Prince Victor
Eugeon
Napoleon II
Prince Imperial
Chiselhurst
Farnborough
T. V. Powderly
Workman
Ireland
Colorow
Ouray
Cal
Grsenal Nelson A. Minna
Los Angeles
Allentown
Jesse Thompson
Supreme Court
Bernard J. McGranth
Tresaurer
Cave Lisle
Louisiana
Bolivia
James €. Quiggls
Pennsylvania
Port Stanley
St. Thomas
McGanione
Voodler
Chicago
Des Moines
T. J. Anderson
J. M. Elder
Churien
Fogg
N. HW
Bayer
Tipperary
Emrexon Williaw
Tuk
Pueninesy Cleveland
Commercial Exchange
Exchange
Zqaro
M. Hovey
America
Cambridge
Bisvor Hanais
Methodist Church
Railway Age
Kansas
Prank McNeill
Saco and
Biddeford
Vapor
Trust Company
Josiah Trent
Charles Phelps
Meiga County
Columbus
Tus
Castle Garden
Carrere
Lamar
Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Hailfowl Company
Lockport
Richmond Paper Company of
Providence
Abbey and College of St. Mermrad
Lidtautown Spencer County
Iod
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Rowent Gakwert
Saw York
Ameri
Fshing
Campobella
B. Turoil
Unio
Burr
Fagard
Stannemdil
Buarsead
Dan
Monroe
Wis
William Kreil
Beige
New New York
Hague
Nieuwentuis
Brunswick
Salida
Beaver Creek
Shaw
Callis
Salisbury
John Adamson
Antwerp
Tax North Atlantic
Ald Fort Adwims
Beioras
Toulouse
France
Cne Siecle
Fostoria
Henry Tarton
Tank of London
Ontario [Investment Association of London
Ont
Cal Tolliver
Morehead
Wear
Logan
Thomas G. Knott
Hanleightin
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Sodom
Hunterville
Fis
Knott
Henry F. Cook
Vicksburg
Misa
War Department
Jef Davis
Vickshune
Richmond
Titusville
Fla
Augusta
Christ
Marshall House
Alexandria
Isolani
Jackson
Ellsworth
Albany
N.Y
Gordon
Joseph Grammar
Montgomery
Alm
Juseyrh
Willian R. Grisby
Bardstown
Nelson County
Anniston
Ala
Ausisia
Thorne Grove
Knox County
Jefferson Davis
Macon
Scotia
Mobile & Birmingham
Aln
Brown Hal
Lexington
Ky.) Fairgrounds
Maxey Cobb
Tal
Tom Hal
Eaton
John Bostwick
Spring Hill Farm
Tennessee
Rowan
Morelhead
Pieman
Perry
Craig Tolliver
Flat Creek Church
Homer, G
George Sanders
Sanders
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East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Company
Knoxville
Emery Gap
Clinton
Kinsville
Knoxville & Ohio
Cuberland Gap
Sequatchie Valley
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California
Pell
Martin
Pasquotank
Chowan
Beauford
Bladen
Wilson Edgecomb
Lenoir
Piedmont
Cherokee County
Jenero
Rome
Ind
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Harrison County
Wile Caps
Isle Bod
Jobo Hildebrant
Moe
Tream
Rogwar
Imperre
Umchain
Kedgwick County
Kan
Topeka
W. EF. Walker
Wichite
G. W. C. Jones
Sedgwick County
Walker
Jones
Sedgwick
Oliver
Spivey
Ervemay
W. W. Magruder
William Trench
Western
Shormer
Wilson
Stealpig
Feder
Hesieve
Gred
St Wilses
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