Asia steamer disaster lists crew and passengers at fated voyage
Telegraphic report from Collingwood Ontario details about thirty laborers and a full crew on the Asia headed for French river. Captain J W Savage third officers and many crew members listed. Toronto says government inspector found the Asia ran without a license and refused to grant one without more lifeboats and lifebelts. ship had applied to carry 160 passengers.
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Collingwood
Asia
French River
J. W. Savage
Jno. McDermid
A. McNab
M. Davis
G. McKay
J. Smith
Jno. McElroy
Jas. Nolan
Wm. Stinton
Innes
T. J. Bruce
M. Windover
H. Delfoot
James Lamb
Stephen Carter
Issac Bennett
A. Watt
T. Lawrence
R. Walker
F. Hill
Mrs. Walters
Wm. Jackson
J. Jackson
John McDougall
Toronto
Czar to Begin Moscow Journey for Coronation
Czar begins for Moscow tonight with coronation likely. Private telegraphs and rail traffic toward Moscow suspended, 30,000 troops stationed along the line. Secrecy surrounds the coronation date as Moscow reports arrival of Czar and Czarina on Wednesday to meet imperial deputations at Kremlin palace in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Kremlin Palace
Trenton Trappers riot during Bordentown baseball game
In Bordentown on Sept 18 the Trappers of Trenton arrived to play a game with the local club. Outsiders from Trenton joined the fray as the game ended, sparking a severe riot with fence rails and bats. Several from Trenton were beaten. some were jailed and others walked seven miles home.
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Bordentown
N. J
Trappers of
Trenton
Prairie fires devastate western Nebraska ranges
Vast prairie fires sweep the western part of Nebraska between the Platte and Republican rivers with extensive damage to hay and grass. No deaths reported locally though two men died north of Platte days ago. rain is needed to avert further losses to cattle ranges.
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Lincoln
Neb
Platte
Republican
Melville's Trouble Deepens With Insanity Certificate
In Philadelphia on September 10 Dr Long and Dr Bartleson certified Mrs. Melville as insane. She has been sent to Norris town insane asylum. Her children accompanied her to the asylum and returned home. Chief engineer Melville telegraphed for his sister in New York to take care of his home and children.
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Philadelphia
Longtreth
Melville
Bartleson
Norristown
New York
Irish suspects freed after murder arrests
Dublin reports Denny Wood ward William Brophy and Cullen released on suspicion of informer Bailey murder. McAffrey Pool and Carey freed for Seville place murder. Remaining suspects in prison will be discharged speedily except those facing trial.
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Dublin
Denny Woodward
William Brophy
Cullen
Bailey
McAffrey
Pool
Carey
Seville Place
Comet Sightings Reported Across America
Rochester observers say a large naked eye comet is visible near the sun. Dr. L. Swift and director Warner of the observatory report receiving messages about the find, identified as the recently discovered me comet in North America.
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Rochester
Sept
L. Swift
Warner
The
Observatory
America
Oath America
Iron Workers Aim to End Strike by Resuming Work
District conventions in Pittsburg Wheeling and Youngstown voted to end the iron workers strike and resume work at the old wage figures. The general impression is a majority supporting resumption.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Wheeling
Youngstown
Disaster at a Circus in Mt Airy Leaves Dozens Injured
A morning performance by Orton's circus in Mt. Airy North Carolina collapsed seating trapping about 1 500 spectators. Fifty people sustained serious injuries with four ladies in critical condition. Many others suffered broken legs and arms.
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Mt. Airy
N.C
Orton
Commission Named to Negotiate Sioux Cession
Washington reports Edmunds Peter C Shan on and James H Teller of Yankton Cleveland have been appointed by Secretary Teller to negotiate with the Sioux for cession of part of their Dakota reservation.
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Washington
Edmunds
Peter C. Shanon
Yankton
Dakota
James H. Teller
Cleveland, O
Sec. Teller
Negro and Chinese workers clash in Louisville plantation plan
In Louisville on Sept 16 T C Anderson a noted U S pork breeder brought Chinamen from Denver to work on his Montgomery county plantation. He will fire his African American farm hands and employ Chinese workers instead, predicting others will imitate the move.
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Louisville
T. C. Anderson
United States
Denver
Hinamen
Montgomery County
Indians on War Path Rob Trappler Near Deadwood
A large party of Indians believed from Pine Ridge agency surprised a trapper seventy miles northeast of Deadwood last Wednesday. They robbed him of horses and provisions and declared they are going on the war path.
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Deadwood
D. T
Pine Ridge Agency
Brutal Robbery in Des Moines Ends With Suspect Apprehended
In Des Moines this afternoon grocer John James was assaulted at about eight o clock and robbed of nine hundred dollars. A customer chased the attacker as he fled, the villain was caught and jailed, Mr James lies near death and public sentiment runs high for lynching.
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Des Moines
John James
James
Descriptions of Aboukir Advances and Allied Armament Movements
From early morning until late afternoon reports show infantry cavalry and artillery surrendering arms at Aboukir as ironclads and gunboats move eastward and anchor offshore. Sailors marines to occupy forts with 23 000 men surrendering at Kafr el Dwar amid widespread return to fields and white flags.
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Alexandria
Aboukir
Minotaur
Sulturn
Inconstant
Achilles
Falcon
Condor
Kafr-el-Dwar
Cairo
Mohamed Pash Sami
Constantinople
Porter Eden
Obeidallah
Zagazig
Electric Bonds Celebrate Mexican Central Railroad Completion
Western Union Telegraph Company marks the completion of the Mexican Central railroad with messages sent from Boston to Mexico City via Boston, Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, Kansas City, Pueblo, El Paso and Chihuahua.
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Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mexican Central Railroad of Mexico
Boston
Albany
Buffalo
Kansas City
Pueblo
el Paso
Chihahua
City of Mexico
McDowell to be Relieved by Compulsory Retirement
Washington D C September 16 A telegram from Adjutant General Drum to Major General McDowell in San Francisco asks when he can be relieved from command of the Pacific division. McDowell replies he wishes to remain until relieved by compulsory retirement. His answer is sent to General Sherman.
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Washington, D. C
Drum
McDowell
San Francisco
Military Division of the Pacific
Sherman
Trouble on Madagascar Reaches U.S. Shores
The Taria Toparo, the first vessel to reach America with news from Madagascar, reports insurrection along the coast against the queen. The unrest stems from the queen’s ban on exporting ebony, rosewood and other valuables to other nations.
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Boston
Madagascar
Tia
Swinging into Eternity
James Tracy, condemned killer of Police Officer Huebner, was executed on the gallows in New York at 2 05 pm to a crowd outside the jail. He walked to the scaffold with two priests, Sheriff Mann and the jailer, the cap placed and the trap sprung, his body dropping six feet.
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New York
James Tracy
Huebner
Perons
Tracey
Father Dowling
Sheriff Mann
No Bad Blood Between Danenhower and Melville Says Melville
Melville replies to reports of conflict with Lieutenant Danenhower saying the publications are without foundation. He expresses pain at the stories and states there is no bad blood between them.
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New York
Danenhower
Melville
Anarchy in Tarma as guerilla mobs loot and burn homes
A Chilean correspondent reports Tarma abandoned by most families as troops depart. Five hours later 600 armed insurgents with 3,000 followers attack, looting, and killing 18 foreigners. Conception sees a fierce defense, leaving 291 dead Indians on the square. President Barrios of Guatemala returns from Europe.
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Panama
the Star
Tarma
Tarnia
British Hold Kafr el Dwar as Damietta Surrenders
Alexandria reports British occupation of Kafr el Dwar and Ramleh camp breach. Damietta reportedly surrenders as Gen Wood heads to Cairo. Arabi Pasha may be sent to England amid unsettled Cairo actions and mass participation in the Malhala massacre investigation.
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Cairo
Malhalla
Wood
Kafr-el-Dwar
Constantinople
Pasha
Dufferin
Arabi Pasha
England
Alexandria
Ramleh
Damietta
Jealous Murderer in Lake Woman's Marriage
Frederick Reiger, a Lake citizen, killed a woman who became another man’s wife. He forced whiskey and strychnine down her throat in her bedroom after her marriage and fled as neighbors answered cries. She died the next night, and Reiger was arrested amid silent defiance.
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Chicago
Lake
Frederick Reiger
John Hallard
Reiger
Resignation at Manufacturer's National Bank in Troy
Bank cashier Wellington resigns amid reports he lost over one hundred thousand dollars in Wall Street speculation and owed the bank fifteen thousand. The bank holds a surplus of over one hundred thousand dollars. Depositors were paid promptly. S. O. Gleason appointed cashier, a prominent wealthy figure.
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Troy
N. Y
Wellington
Manufacturer’s National Bank
Wall Street
S. O. Gleason
President Arthur Reaches New York in Windy Crossing
General Arthur arrived at Grand Central Depot in New York on September 16 after transfer from the Despatch due to strong winds along the New Hampshire coast. He proceeded by carriage to his city home, opting for rail travel for the remainder of the journey.
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New York
Arthur
Grand Central
New Hampshire
St. Lawrence
Courtney
Ten Eyck
Dempsey
Frank Hatton
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago Postal Service
Helena
Deadwood
Pat Gorwan
Frank H. Davey
Gorwan
U. S
Stoudemire
San Francisco
Manning Bros
Insurance Company of North America
Alfred Rogers
New York Lake Erie. and Western Railway Co
Jersey City
Marquis and Princess See Chinese Theatre in San Francisco
The Marquis and the Princess visited a Chinese theatre and restaurant in San Francisco last night. They sailed for Victoria on the war steamer Comus at noon, escorted down the harbor by the U. 38, Steamer McPhearson, and the Yacht Squadron.
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San Francisco
Marquis
Victoria
Comus
Tha U. 38
McPhearson
Major Fire Devastates Richardson Boot Factory
This morning the large J. Richardson & Co boot and shoe factory in Elmira New York a four story brick building burned. Loss about 300000 with 150000 insured. Three hundred workers left unemployed. Four firefighters were seriously injured by collapsing walls.
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Elmira
N. Y
J. Richardson & Co
Minister Refuses Deceased Wife’s Sister Union
In Quebec on Sept 16 an Anglican minister, citing bishop's decision, refused to unite a man with his deceased wife’s sister. He ruled that the law allows the marriage but does not compel clerical performance.
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Quebec
Indian scare fades as Cheyennes hunt in Kansas
Lincoln Nebraska reports the Indian scare ended after Governor Nance received assurance there are no hostiles and no depredations from a small band of Cheyennes seen hunting in western Kansas.
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Lincoln, Neb
Kansas
Nance
Corn crop prospects rise with two weeks of warm weather
A Chicago report notes corn conditions across the nation have improved due to late summer warmth. In southern Illinois frost danger diminishes as yields approach three quarters of the average. Iowa predicts the largest and best harvest ever. Nebraska and Kansas endure heat but show no damage as crops advance.
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Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Nebaska
Kansas
Atlanta
Lawrence
Topeka
Lincoln
Nebraska
Corn
A. H. Burlingham
Murray Street
New York
Rangoon
Burmah
F. E F. Phinney
Mission Press
Italy
Hong Non
San Rarcisso
Four Yellow Fever Deaths Reported on Bark Arthur C Wade
Four deaths from yellow fever occur aboard the bark Arthur C Wade which has been quarantined in Boston. Authorities report the vessel remains under isolation as crews and passengers face medical scrutiny and control measures.
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Boston
Arthur C. Wade
Dufferin Says British Egypt Operations Ended
Lord Dufferin informs the porte that British military actions in Egypt have ceased and England plans to withdraw part of its forces. He leaves to the sultan the decision on signing the Anglo Turkish military convention.
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Constantinople
Lord Dufferin
Egypt
England
Costly Brooklyn Bridge Estimates Exposed as Theft Alleged
The World presents details alleging systemic robbery and official corruption in Brooklyn Bridge funding. Original $7,000,000 estimate reportedly bloated to $22,000,000 in a two page spread.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Alton Elevator Clerk Arrested for Wheat Theft
Kansas City report says Charles A. Ketchum, a clerk at the Alton elevator, was arrested on charges of stealing wheat. He reportedly operated for several months and looted likely several thousand dollars.
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Kansas City
Charles A. Ketchum
Alton
Global turmoil and disasters flood into public view
Reports from Europe and beyond detail floods in Italy and Austria causing damages of 2,000,000 florins while Verona and Trent remain submerged with no loss of life. cholera outbreaks claim 102 deaths in Manilla over two days and 346 in the surrounding area. a mine blast near Dortmund kills 20. frosts sweep Lombardy Venetia and Tyrol. governments plan loans and cables as political campaigns run.
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Manilla
Berlin
Dortmund
Lombard
Venetia
Tyrol
Verona
Trent
Butler Nominated by Democratic State Convention in Boston
The Democratic state convention in sessions in Boston yesterday nominated Ben Butler for governor. A fire at Red Cliff Colorado destroyed 16 buildings including two hotels with losses of 26000.
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Boston
Ben Butler
Red Cliff
Col
Folger
New York
Wyoming
Washington
North Carolina
Philadelphia
Hudson
N. C
Francis Brigeham & Sons
Illinois
Providence and Worcester Railroad
Providence
Rhode Island
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Montreal
A. G. Bray
London
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William Black
Walter Besant
Norman Lockyer
Phillip St. Calderon
Longfellow Memorial Committee
First Army Corps
War Office
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Cariro
Patrick Walsh
Martin Lyden
Kasson
Waleh
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