Treasury Commission Divides on Tariff Coverings Exemption
The treasury department receives two reports from a commission on the 1883 tariff seventh section: one favors exempting only outer coverings while the other seeks full exemption on all coverings with duties only on merchants. A decision by the attorney general is anticipated. Also, Albert E. Boone sues Flora B Cabell for 1700 alleging losses from star route contracts and alleged schemes involving Samuel G Cabell Flora B Cabell and Charles H Dickman.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Albert E. Boone
Flora
Cabell
Samuel G. Cabell
Flora B. Cabell
Charles H. Dickman
Fora B. Cabell
Indian Bureau
Labor unrest across telegraph and labor strikes update
News from New York and other cities report no change in the telegraph war with Western Union operations continuing and strikers united. In Pittsburg region coke mills the Knights of Labor face resistance from operators leading to idle works and possible wider stoppages. Woonsocket weavers win a cents per cut raise. Telecommunication labor events include a large Brotherhood of Telegraphers gathering at Madison Square Garden and book binders contributing to the strike effort.
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New York
Western Union
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Knights of Labor
Moorewood
McCluera
Providence
BR. I
Woonsocket’ Company
the Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Madison Square Garden
Washington
Book Binders Association
Ators
Scranton
Foreign Facts Full of War and Disease Across Europe
Reports from Pesth London Vienna Madrid and Berlin describe a cholera outbreak in Egypt with hundreds dead including Cairo. Austrian miners riot prompting troop deployment. Spain’s king and queen return to Madrid amid unrest. a Paris Morning Post note alleges U S arms to China bound for Tonquin. a relative of a suicide professor claims the duel arose from a dispute with a Jewish lawyer.
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London
Egypt
Cairo
Vienna
Madrid
Spain
la Ganja
Paris
Morning Post
United States
America
China
Berlin
Zu Bullett
Mrs Fanny Sprague Leases Homestead To Life
Providence August 8 Mrs Fanny Sprague mother of the ex governor has accepted Union company offer to lease her homestead for life at one dollar per month following Governor Butler’s counsel.
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Providence
R. I
Fanny Sprague
Union Company
Butler
No Fever Reported Among Kansas Cattle
Dodge City August 8 telegraphed report of Texas fever among cattle is false. There has been no fever here or nearby this season and no stock showing any form resembling the disease.
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Dodge City
Northern Pacific to Open Westbound Line in Late August
The Northern Pacific railroad will connect about sixty miles west of Helena Montana on August 25 with a formal opening set for September 8. Post August 25 the line will handle freight to and from all northwest points with Duluth to Portland rates identical to Council Bluffs to San Francisco.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Helena
Montana
Northwest
Duluth
Portland
Council Bluffs
San Francisco
Sullivan's Saloon Opening Draws 15000 in Boston
John L. Sullivan's saloon on Washington Street opened to about 15 000 attendees. The crowd required the full force of police from reserve station No 4 and mounted officers to maintain order and keep streets clear. Three arrests for fighting were reported, though the majority acted peaceably.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Washington Street
Reserve
No. 4
Burglars Visit Endangers Family in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad conductor shot at burglars who visited his home on Monday night. He wounded his wife who woke to the noise and mistaken her for a burglar. the ball entered her forehead and exited near the right ear. She remains unconscious with slim prospects of recovery.
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Detroit
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Ramor Denied. Pacific rail case disputed in Boston
Boston August 8. A telegraphed claim that the Pacific railroad company secured a 120000 judgment against the California Southern railroad and a sale on August 29 is doubted locally. President McKerson received San Diego reports that a jury verdict of 1524 covered land and damages and 5079 covered fences and crossings placed this week.
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Boston
Pacific Coast
Pacific Railroad Company
California Southern Railroad
McKerson
San Diego
Knickerbocker Ice Company Fire Devastates Wharf District
A major blaze burned Knickerbocker ice company warehouses along the riverfront from Front street to Delaware avenue and the adjacent stables. Only four of 150 horses and mules were saved, 43 horses and 4 mules perished, and about 2000 tons of ice were destroyed. The Philadelphia freight depot roof burned and much freight suffered fire and water damage. Estimated loss stands near $50,000.
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Philadelphia
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Front Street
Delaware Avenue
Willow Street
Beach
Willow
Butterwood Streets
Bank in Elmira calm as president settles debts
Rumors challenged the Second National Bank but a statement showed the president settled private demands with his fortune leaving him worth substantial sums and bank assets ready to meet depositor needs. In Boston Wright Wooster & Co. wool dealers on Federal street failed and assigned all property to Lester Goodwin. The firm valued at 100000 to 150000 had strong local credit and caused surprise.
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Elmira
Second National Bank
Boston
Lester Goodwin
Beaton
Damaging Hailstorm Sweeps Through Council Bluffs
A fierce rain and hailstorm struck Council Bluffs on August 8 damaging corn and vegetation and described as one of western Iowa’s most severe storms.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Where Monkeys and Dogs Shall Go
The western association of general passengers and ticket agents met to discuss the passenger war between Chicago and St Louis. They adjourned after fixing 250 pounds as the maximum theatrical baggage and ruled that donkeys and dogs belonging to traveling troupes must not be treated as baggage but be turned over to express companies.
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Chicago
Western Association of General Passengers
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Leader Declares Independence
In an interview published in The Leader Cleveland Ohio August 8, P. W. Arthur chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers states the union paddled its own canoe for twenty years and will continue to. He rejects any link to other labor movements and denies readiness to strike or any grievances.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
Leader
P. W. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Treasury Plans Silver Vaults and Chinese Immigration Debate
Plans at the treasury department call for silver vaults one at the New Orleans mint and another in the treasury basement to hold excess dollars. A Tacoma customs report says a sloop ran Chinese across the border from British Columbia. two smugglers were captured, nine Chinese escaped, and about 100 Chinese landed on the northern frontier. Treasury notes on bonds, a court martial record, and Canadian tugs limits are also discussed along with Secretary Folger’s return and Eads Mississippi work payments.
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Washington
Treasury Department
New Orleans
Treasury
Tacoma
Washington Territory
Wolcott
British Columbia
Folger
Customs Division
United States
Ilges
Swain
Secretary of the Treasury
New
Indianapolis
Eads
Mississippi
Robertson
1St Cavalry
War Department
Five Chinese Immigrants Stabbed Over Laundry Rate Dispute
In Paterson New Jersey five Chinese men were stabbed by fellow countrymen for lowering laundry rates. They were jailed and had their cues cut off. They appealed to the keeper to keep their cues but the law must be observed.
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Paterson
New Jersey
Resignation of Denver & Rio Grande President Palmer
New York August 9 The resignation of W J Palmer from the presidency of the Denver and Rio Grande railway was tendered to the board of directors today and accepted General Palmer is said to have acted due to his connection with the Mexican Central railway
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New York
W.J. Palmer
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
General Palmer
Mexican Central Railway
Sailing Tragedy Near Quincy Claims Two Lives
In Boston on August 9 John Fisher aged 18 and a companion Miss Winfred Butler were swept from a sailing boat at Quincy when a sudden squall swung the boom. Fisher drowned and Miss Butler died after landing.
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Boston
John Fisher
Quincy
Fisher
Winfred Butler
Butler
Mining Suit Decision Remands Case to State Court
In New York on August 9 Judge Brown of the United States district court denied the motion and remanded the suit of Sylvester H. Langdon and others against Frank A. Thogg and others back to the state supreme court. Langdon sued as a stock holder in the Silver Era mining company and the action originated in the city.
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New York
Sylvester H. Langdon
Frank A. Thogg
Supreme Court
Silver Era Mining Company
Brown
United States District Court
Wonderful cave found near Lookout Mountain
Explorers report a new cave at Lookout mountain base near Chattanooga Tennessee opening at low water and three miles from the city. The cave shows unknown depth with a large lake at the far end and a 150 foot waterfall creating thunderous sounds. Other waterfalls and phenomena were observed along the explored section.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
Tennessee River
Switchman to be Rewarded for Quick Switching Heroism
Beverly Mass August 9 A terrible collision was averted at the depot when the Gloucester express rushed around a curve with signals warning. The air brakes failed and switchman Williams, with presence of mind, diverted the wild train onto the siding saving many lives on both trains. He will receive a handsome present and promotion.
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Beverly
Mass
Gloucester
Williams
Boston Firm Copeland & Co. Creditors Meet
At a creditors meeting in Boston for the boot and shoe firm Charles W. Copeland & Co. direct liabilities reach 1 467 200 dollars and contingent liabilities 634 600 with total 2 101 800 Meanwhile assets including cash machinery stock and real estate 255 800 due from Shaw Brothers 616 700 and receivables 73 100 total 1 603 700 A five member committee including one from New York was named to review affairs and plan settlement The gathering was harmonious.
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Boston
Charles W. Copeland & Co
Shaw Brothers
New York
Tanner Resignation From Kings County GOP Post
Corporal James Tanner, veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic and tax collector of Brooklyn, resigns as chairman of the Kings County Republican General Committee. He cites inability to secure positions for many in the navy yard and other areas and says he is constitutionally and physically unfitted for such service. He lost both legs in the war.
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New York
James Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Republican General Committee
Kings County
Tanner
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Turmoil in Bird Island Ends with Tar and Feather Incident
In Bird Island a mob attacked Stokes after evicting Engstrom from the farm. Desmond warned Stokes of the plan, a shot injured a druggist, and Desmond was later tarred and feathered by the crowd.
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Indianapolis
Bird Island
Penville
Engstrom
John Engstrom
Stokes
Cornish
Mia
J. Desmond
Desmond
Prince Charlie Purchased by Elmendorf Stud Owner
The English race horse Prince Charlie is bought by D Swigert of the Elmendorf stud Lexington Kentucky. He has won 200 races.
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Prince Charlie
D. Swigert
Elmendorf Stud
Lexington
Kentucky
Knights Templar Delegations Arrive for San Francisco Conclave
A convoy of Knights from Michigan Ohio New York and Connecticut visits Chicago. Mayor Harrison welcomes them at Tremont house before they depart at 12:30 for Denver via Burlington route on their westward pilgrimage.
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Chicago
Nellie
Annie
Knights Templar
Michigan
Ohio
New York
San Francisco
Connecticut
Harrison
Tremont House
West
Knights Temoplar
Niles
Mich
City
Michigan Commanderies
Michigan Central Road
Lake Shore Road
Grand Trunk Road
Knights
Club Room
Burlington
Denver
Mexican Colonel Bandoula Killed by Apaches Near San Pedro
A dispatch from Tombstone reports Colonel Bandoula of the 22d Mexican regulars was killed on August 2 by Apaches near San Pedro after an Apache attack on August 1 left four Mexicans dead. Bandoula rode ahead with two men when ambushed. he and his companions were shot, and the savages fled. Three Mexicans were later killed and twenty-three horses stolen.
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Tombstone
Arizona
W. O. Green
Basochuca
Bandoula
San Carlos
Green
Oposula
San Pedro
Bandola
Vanderbilt interest plans St Louis to Omaha railroad with terminal development
A St Louis to Omaha line tied to the Vanderbilt group arrives in Omaha led by General Devereaux with Tillinghast Duff and Duff seeking terminal lines and land for depots and yards. They meet Union Pacific officials with no definite plan yet but expect early construction. A separate Chicago report notes the hanging of Running Bird for the murder of Running Water.
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Omaha
St. Louis
General Devereaux
Bee Railroad System
James Tillinghast
Vanderbilt
John D. Duff
Boston
P. Ranny
Cleveland
T. B. Burrows
Duff
Tillinghast
Union Pacific
Vanderbilt St. Louis & Omaha
Devereaux
New York
Chicago
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Ramor
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Galequab
Indian Territory
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D. C. Macn
Brown Chemical Co
Baltimore
Rhodes & Troxell
Ayer
W. H. Moons
Durham, In
Marston
F. Schweigkert
16Th Street
Eddy and
Ferguson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
McCormick
Rhine
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