Fatal Kiss Leads to Death in Brooklyn
Henry Kuhn aged 20 from Brooklyn attempted to kiss Barbara Durchlin 16 on Sunday evening. A companion George Grover tried to intervene. Kuhn was thrown, struck his head on a curb, and died. Grover arrested. The second item reports yellow fever cases and deaths at Pensacola with improved conditions and easing quarantines between Montgomery and Atlanta.
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New York
Henry Kuhn
Brooklyn
Barbara Durchlin
George Grover
Kuhn
Grover
Pensacola
Joy
Montgomery
Oakfield
Atlanta
Albert Lea Route Dominates Rail Travel With $3 Chicago Ticket
In Minneapolis on Nov 14 no major changes in the railroad war. The Albert Lea route attracts most travelers due to a plain $3 ticket to Chicago with no rebate. Other lines keep a $6 rebate rate. Reports say Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha offered 10 and 15 percent shares, rejected by Mr. Cable. Freight war likely to start Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
St. Paul
Beecher suit over Life of Christ contract heard
Samuel Wilkinson sues Henry Ward Beecher for breach of contract over the Life of Christ.Beecher had agreed in 1869 to write the book for Ford & Co and received 10 000 in advance. Wilkinson alleges Beecher delivered only part of the work and hindered printing, seeking recovery of expenses. The judge denied dismissal and evidence was admitted. Also Garfield monument fund seeks support for a national equestrian memorial in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Wilkinson
Henry Ward Beecher
Barrett
Supreme Court
Beecher
Ford & Co
Life of
Christ
Wilkinson
Thomas G. Sherman
Tadge Barrett
Fatal Crane Accident in Cleveland Searing Three Die
A 100 foot boom derrick toppled at Seneca and Saint Clair during brick hoisting. Two workers, Dietrick Stagen and William Price, died from injuries, another colored man died on impact, and a fourth laborer was badly injured as a platform collapsed.
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Cleveland
Seneca and
Saint Clair Streets
Anchorage
Dietrick Stagen
Wm. Price
Thurlow Weed Reaches Eighty Fifth Birthday in Ill Health
New York reports Thurlow Weed's eighty fifth birthday as attendants doubt any revival. His physicians say he must venture outside to improve, but he replies that he has forgotten how it looks out of doors and cannot eat. He spends hours in daily reveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thurlow Weed
Early frosts hit across several cities on Nov 14
Reports from Louisville Chattanooga Baton Rouge Knoxville and New York describe killing and freezing temperatures. Frosts appeared overnight averaging around 32 degrees with no crop damage noted though conditions varied by locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvile
Chattanooga
Baton Rouge
Knoxville
New York
Union Pacific Freight Circular Presses Nevada Rates
Commissioner Midgley issues a circular directing Lows trunk line members to refuse through freight to Nevada via Union Pacific unless pre paid to Council Bluffs. Carrier must assume forwarding responsibility only to Council Bluffs. Action follows UP refusal to joint fixed rates. shipments to California unaffected. effect may push traffic to Southern Pacific if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midgley
Lows Trunk Line Association
Nevada
Union Pacific Road
Council Bluffs
California
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Minervia Reports Sightings After Westphalia Collision
The Austrian ship Minervia reports passing a white boat with a red flag and five men twenty miles east of Beachy Head while entering Falmouth nine hours after the Westphalia collision. The vessel is believed to be the missing boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Minervia
Falmouth
Beachy Head
Westphalia
Close NC Congressional Race May Go To Official Count
Wilmington N C November 14 The North Carolina vote among Bowen Bennett and Dockery for congressman at large is extremely close and will likely hinge on the official count. Early returns show Bennett Democrat favored by about 500 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Bowen
Bennett
Dockery
Were They Murdered in St Joseph Neighborhood?
In St Joseph Missouri on November 14 the bodies of Joseph Hughes and Marker Davis were found on south Sixth street. They had gambled and won money from two strangers nicknamed Red and Shank after which a quarrel occurred. Suspicion falls on Red and Shank as possible assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Joseph Hughes
Marker Davis
South Sixth Street
Red and Shank
Split Troy council sparks party feuding in November
In Troy New York a council election left 12 Democrats and 13 Republicans and independents. The independents moved to organize first, then Democrats withdrew and formed their own council prompting anticipated court appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Tiffany Indicted on Embezzlement Charges in Arizona
Ex Indian Agent Tiffany indicted in Arizona for embezzling $15,000 in government funds and property. He posted $15,000 bail to appear at the U S district court in Tucson on the first Monday in February, to plead to the indictments. Bondsman is J B Cornell an iron merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tiffany
Arizona
United States District Court
Tuscon
J. B. Cornell
Gladstone outlines Egypt policy and troop plan
In the London House of Commons Gladstone stated the government favors keeping 12 000 British troops in Egypt for a limited period. A convention with Egypt may fix that England bears the cost, with future talks to settle charges. He hinted at sharing exposition cost details soon while Sir Stafford Northcote criticized the statement and Bourke asked about submitting the convention this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Gladstone
Egypt
England
Stafford Northcote
Bourke
Cairo accepts English procedure forms for Arabi Pasha trial
The commission of inquiry in Cairo on November 14 has adopted the procedural forms demanded by the English government for the upcoming trial of Arabi Pasha and other leaders. The move marks a crucial step in aligning the trial with English legal standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Arabi Pasha
German people plan silver wedding present for Crown Prince William
The Berlin crowd will gift Crown Prince William and Victoria a dining room set, table furniture, and accessories for their January 25 silver wedding. The total value is about 400000 marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Victoria
Joyce murder trial continues as approver testifies
Patrick Joyce is tried on charges of taking part in the Joyce family massacre. Another prisoner becomes an approver. Philbin testifies against the accused, describing ten men entering Joyce's house and hearing screams. Election at Ennis proceeds quietly as Freeman's Journal apologizes to Gen Wolseley and notes his letter favoring loyal peace.
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Dublin
Paterick Joyce
Joyce
Barry
Philbin
Patrick S Joyce
Ennis
The
Freeman’s Journal
Gen. Wolseley
Wolseley
Ireland
Egypt Finances Controlled by England and France Pact
Figaro reports Cairo that England and France have a formal deal on Egypt finances. France will lead the public debt commission as compensation for relinquishing current controls. Financing reforms will be handled jointly with other European powers.
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Paris
Figaro
Cairo
England
France
Egypt
Public Debt Commission
Europe
Frances Bradley among victims of Forest City boiler explosion
In Cleveland on November 14 Francia Bradley, a boss carpenter, is added to the casualty list from the Forest City Ironworks boiler blast last evening. The wounded are Jenkin Evans Gus Hanna Joseph Sibley David Jones John Mueller William Maloney Thomas Jones. The coroner says the boiler was old and had exploded before.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Francia Bradley
Boss Carpenter
Forest City Ironworks
Jenkin Evans
Gus Hanna
Joseph Sibley
David Jones
John Mueller
William Maloney
Thomas Jones
Inspector Burgess Stand Trial For Steamboat Disaster
Montreal, Nov 14. Johno Burgess government inspector of steamboat boilers is on trial for causing the death of passenger Wm Richardson on the Richelieu at the time of the recent explosion. Capt Filgate owner and Frechet engineer face similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Johno Burgess
Wm. Richardson
Richelieu
Filgate
Frechet
Westphalia Disaster Details Surface From Captain
Captain Ludlow of the steamer Westphalia reports that the colliding vessel displayed blue lights at its masthead for two hours after impact, giving the crew ample time to escape. He believes they may have floated away in boats and hopes all will be heard from in time.
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Tendon
Ludlow
Westphalia
Sultan Holds Levee Marking 1300th Muhammedan Year
The sultan of Constantinople hosted a levee to commemorate the 1300th year of the Muhammedan calendar. Astrologers claim a new prophet of Islam will soon emerge, with officials declaring the sultan the Matdi. Festivities halt business as streets fill with processions and religious rites.
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Constantinople
Nickel Plate Board Admits Generals to Directors
At a Nickel Plate railroad meeting held in New York on November 14, directors voted to admit Gen Devereux and Judge Burk as new members of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gen. Devereux
Judge Burk
Telegraphic News In Brief From Across The World
Mecca reports no cholera since the 4th inst. Isabel's infant in Madrid critically ill. A boiler explosion in Brantford Ontario fatally injures Charles and Wm Corben. North Carolina delegation split Democrats five Liberals 45. Paine & Sackett assign with 300000 liabilities. Allen line reduces winter sailings to biweekly. Singeser leads in Boston dispatch with 3100 to 3500 votes. Hempstead farmhand feud leaves two dying. Miss Lilian Spencer wins $200 in salary suit. Harry Lockwood, Grant kin, dies in Elizabeth NJ. Berlin Post argues England Germany coalitions. Germany favors England. Austin J Doyle named Chicago police chief. Tepecana TX reports double homicide after quarrel with Butler brothers.
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Brantford
Ont
Charles
Wm. Corben
North Carolina
Congressiona
Providence
BR. I
Paine & Sackett
Allen Steamship Company
Boston
Baltimore
Portland
Boise City Dispatch
Singeser
Congress
Hempsted
L.I
Lilian Spencer
Spencer
Elizabeth
N. J
Harry Lockwood
Trant
Orville Grant
Grant
New York
Sucd Treasury
Burglars Blow Safe at O'Brien & Co Store
Police arrest James Burns of Chicago and a second man after burglars blew open the safe at O'Brien & Co. store on Sunday morning. About $800 in cash was blown apart and powder scattered through the area, wounding nearby property.
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Little Rock
O’brien &Co
James Burns
Chicago
Brand descriptions for Stoddard Lapham Howard and others
Notes describe brands and branding marks for cattle and horses across Wyoming ranges. Included are left hip brands for horses, bridle bit and earmark details, crop and slope specifications, and ownership notations associated with Stoddard Lapham Howard and others in Johnson County and Powder River areas.
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Stoddard, Lapham & Howard
P. O. Address
Buffalo, Johnson Co
Wyo
Range
Powder River
Clear Creek
Crazy Woman
Powder River Cattle Company stock law reward notice
Powder River Cattle Company requires arrest or information leading to arrest and conviction of any party violating stock laws in Johnson County Wyoming. Awards up to 250 dollars offered for securing the arrest by the company. Brand records list Powder River and Tongue River brands and post office references.
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Merkly Leater
Garfield Monument Fund Association
New York State
Washington
James A. Garfield
Irish News
Taffy
Sultan
Telegraphic News
Mecca
Madrid
Isabel
Berlin Post
Germany
Harrison
Austin J. Doyle
Doyle
M.a McAnarigle
Teparkana
Tex
Charles Hewey, Jr
Butler
Chamberlin & Doty
P.O
Fort Laramie
Ford
P.o.adaress
Cheyenne, Wyo
Lance and
Old Woman Creeks
Creighton & CO. P
Omaha, Neb
Pine Bluffs
W. Range
Horse Creek
Pekin Ceegh
Tallaraviolt
Stock Ranges
Plate
Desler
H. C. Chandler
Mas Creek
Chéyenne River
Lodge Creek
Alo
Powter River
Johson
Wyoming Range
Wye
Sturgis & Lane
P.O. Chey
Anne
Cote
Orbok
Hih
Philip & James Datrr
P. O
Beat Creek
Brandon
Teschemacher & de Billler
Cande
Powder River Cattle Company
Ranges
Tongue River
Johnson County
Wyoming
Foreman
Fred
Hesse
Postoffice
J. B. Culvar
Bingham, Postoffice
Cahopa
Cassett
Thomas Atory
Mary D
George Grant
the Woode
George
Grant & C Vain
Gnally
Mary Gassett
Eureka George J
Harrie
Stat
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