General Crook Wins Iron Nation Chiefs Sign Bill
An account from Lower Route Agency Dak July 3 details Iron Nation and other Brule Sioux chiefs signing a bill amid negotiations with General Crook. Iron Nation demanded friendship assurances and to stay on White River, then signed first as leaders followed, marking a major Native American approval of the legislation.
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Iron Nation
Crook
Lower Brule
General Crook
White River
Little Pheasant
Davitt testifies on Irish movement plans before Parnell commission
Davitt expresses willingness to join a strong backed movement for Ireland independence and criticizes Clerkenwell attack. He discusses open movement prospects with Irish Republican Brotherhood leaders in Paris, notes reservations about Clan na Gael, and contrasts Parnell’s stance with his own.
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Irish Republican Brotherhood
Paris
Matt Barris
Hannen
Webster
Witness
Harris
Ireland
League
Davitt
James O'Kelly
Carroll
Breslin
Luby
Devoy
Burke
Rossa
Clan-na-Gael
America
Parnell
People's League
Rid World
Trace Atlantic
Passenger Fare Cut Across Rail Lines to Chicago
Denver reports a $26 fare from Denver to Chicago after the Chicago and Alton road cut. Union Pacific will match the rate and extend it via Rock Island and Alton routes to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The Alton's move makes the Chicago Denver leg $26, down from prior pricing of $30.65.
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E. S. Lomax
Union Pacific
Omaha
Denver and
Rio Grande Denver
Chicago and Alton Road
Chicago
Alton Road
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rock Island
Alton
Wadleigh
The
Rio Grande
Johnstons Again Flooded in Cambria City
Heavy rain last night flooded five families in Cambria City Johnston Pa. Water poured down from the mountain filling ground floors and destroying furniture left by the big flood. Residents faced great alarm as inundation continued.
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Johnstons
Cambria City
Conemaugh River Flood Threat After Bridge Collapse
Residents report the Conemaugh river rising five feet in two hours washing away a foot bridge near the Pennsylvania station. A temporary bridge bridges the Gautier offices but is nearly wrecked. Command at General Hastings may order swift removal as tents and shelters face flood risk after a fresh storm.
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Conemaugh
Pennsylvania Station
Compan
Gautier
General Hasting
Fire devastates Hailey Idaho center burning most brick blocks
Gutted by fire from a Nevada bakery blaze in Hailey Idaho on Main and Carbonate streets swept through a row of structures to Merchants hotel amid high winds. Four blocks of brick were reduced to ashes with losses topping 150000 dollars and many merchants uninsured. The town plans to rebuild swiftly.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Hailey
Idaho
Nevada
Merchants Hotel
Belleville
Merchants’ Hotel
Friedman & Co
J. A. Rupart
Ono
Claud Campbell
Kilrain Heads to New Orleans After Baltimore Stop
Kilrain left Baltimore at 2 15 pm with Johnny Murphy Pony Moore and Mitchell. The train should reach New Orleans by 11 am Friday amid betting of 100 to 90 on Sullivan. Kilrain appeared tired but declared he is in top form and ready for a bruising contest.
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Baltimore
Jake Kilrain
Johnny Murphy
Pony Moore
Mitchell
Jake
New Orleans
Sullivan
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Queen City Hotel
John.q. Cannon
House of Representatives
Harrison
Baby McGee
Halford
Dr. Scott
Deer Park
Excitement Grows Ahead of Sullivan Kilrain Fight in New Orleans
July 3 report from New Orleans notes rising anticipation as the battle nears. Betting shows Sullivan dominance but Kilrain interest lags. bookmakers expected, with $300 to $500 bets reported. Ring police under Professor Butler will staff about 200 officers. promoters vow strict order. Sullivan reception planned by the Young Men's Gymnasium club for Sullivan’s arrival tomorrow.
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New Oreans
Sullivan
Kilrain
Butler
Young Men's
Governor seeks militiamen to intercept Sullivan Kilrain
Jackson Tenn July 3 Governor Lowry telegraphed Alabama and Louisiana governors asking permission to place armed militiamen in those states. The move aims to intercept Sullivan and Kilrain if they enter.
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Tenn
Lowry
Alabama
Louisiana
Sullivan
Kilrain
President Harrison's Tour Through Connecticut
President Harrison arrived in Stamford at noon with Governor Bulkeley and officials aboard the train. Senators Hawley and Platt and four congressmen joined but did not stop at Boone. Lieutenant Governor Merlyin was left behind. Crowds at stations cheered and fired cannons as the president made no speeches.
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New Haven
Conn
Stamford
Bulkeley
Hawley
Platt
Boone
Merlyin
Hawtronn
Cent
Hartford
Capitol
Trai
Putnam
Bowen
North Dakota Constitutional Convention Opens
Dakota conventions discuss proposed features for the new state and minority representation. The convention in Bismarck attracts delegates amid debates on prohibition woman suffrage and Australian ballot system while the Farmers Alliance pushes key planks. Delegates arrive and the session is slated to last weeks with funding from Uncle Sam.
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Bismarck
Dak
North Dakota
Farmers’ Alliance Organization
United States
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Uncle Sam
Miners Killed in French Coal Pit Disaster
Paris reports a fire damp explosion at a St Etienne coal pit entombing about 300 miners. Sixteen bodies recovered, ten survivors critically injured. Two pits affected one flooded one burning. Sixty horses perished. Widespread mourning as rescuers fear more deaths. A later dispatch confirms about 200 killed.
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Paris
St. Etienne
Pennsylvania Floods Hit Hotupayssure and Franklin Pa
A heavy storm drenched Hotupayssure and Franklin causing severe floods. Three inches of rain fell in three hours as the Pata River rose to fifteen feet above low water. Lower streets flooded, stores and riverbank homes inundated, residents evacuated. Franklin areas reported damaged farms, destroyed bridges, and lightning strikes injuring residents.
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Hotupayssure
Pata
Franklin
Fraxkuin
Portage Iron Works
Duncanville
Night disaster wreck leaves many dead on Norfolk line
Luxcmura Va June 3 reports a horrific Norfolk & Western wreck near Thaxtons. The boiler explosion ignited the debris and fire. Eight bodies recovered with many more believed burned. Survivors cried for help as uninjured passengers aided the injured and walked to nearby farms. Victims include Engineer Pat Donovan Lynchburg Traveling Engineer A W James Roanoke and Fireman Edgar Bruce Roanoke.
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Luxcmura
Thaxtons
Norfolk & Western
Tie
Pat Donovan
Lynchburg
A. W. James
Roanoke
Edgar Bruce
Roan
Train Wreck Toll Grows in Norfolk and Western Disaster
A Norfolk and Western wreck in Norfolk claims seventeen confirmed dead with about twenty injured and ten seriously hurt. Fire consumed the train, hindering exact tallies as relatives search for missing passengers including Mail Agent Rose and stenographer Peyton. Debris cleared reveals charred bodies and eastern victims among the dead.
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Rose
Abbngdon
J. W. Liffey
Hicksford
Peyton
Osborne
Western Division Road
Steed
Cleveland
Penn
John Hardwick
Will Marshall
John Kirkpatrick
Lynchburg
Nathan Cohen
Roanoke
Bishop Wilson
Dayton
Norfolk and Western
Ople
Electric Flashes News Roundup of July Notices
May earnings rise 107000 for Atchison road. Earl of Fife to wed Princess Louise next spring. Chicago state attorney seeks more evidence to detain Martin Burke in Winnipeg case. Massachusetts rifle team defeats London brigade 1184 to 1007 at Rainham. Barnum plans London season staged on American plan as life crowning effort.
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Atchison Road
Loxton
St. James Greeffe
Earl of Fife
Princess Louise
Prince of Wales
Chicao
Martin Burke
Cronin
Winnipeg
Loxpon
Rainham
Massachusetts
London Brigade
Brinceroft
Conn
P. T. Barnum
England
London
Barnum
Two Cloud Bursts Hit Trtusville Pa Flood Creates Havoc
A violent thunderstorm and two cloud bursts flooded three miles of streets with over two feet of water. Church Run surged through the town washing out sewers and destroying gardens and farms. Residents fled to safety on improvised rafts as cellars filled and drownings narrowly averted.
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Trtusville
Church Run
East Titisville
Northern Pacific plans new bonds to fund coast upgrades
Dispatches report the Northern Pacific will issue about 15 million dollars in new bonds. Company offices confirm the plan to improve Pacific coast property and acquire more equipment. A collateral trust loan is the likely form, with possible ties to Oregon Short Line bonds and winding up its affairs under consideration.
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Northern Pacific
New York
Northern Pacific Company
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Senate committee plans Alaska inspection trip
The United States senate committee met to arrange a six week to two month visit to Alaska. Senators Dawes of Massachusetts Jones of Arkansas Stockbridge of Michigan Manderson of Nebraska will join at Omaha. They aim to verify reports of mistreatment of Indians by soldiers and others.
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Alaska
Cureaco
United States
Senate
Dawes
Massachusetts
Jones
Arkansas
Stockbridge
Michigan
Manderson
Nebras
Omaha
Honor for the Shah in crowded Guildhall procession
The Shah accompanied by royal family and prominent figures was escorted to Guildhall amid decorated streets and troops. Immense crowds lined the route as Lord and Lady Salisbury were delayed and surrounded by bantering crowds before troops intervened.
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Guildhall
Lord
Lady Salisbury
Tacoma Colonel Seeks Aid for Seattle Fire Sufferers
Colonel W J Parkinson of Tacoma travels east to solicit relief for Seattle fire victims. He met the mayor and plans to urge public action after presenting a Seattle relief committee letter detailing the needs. Parkinson heads to New York after the call on Congress.
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Curcaco
W. J. Parkinson
Tacoma
W. T
Seattle
New York
Cregler
Board of Trade
J. Compton
Sullivan's Trip Leaves for New Orleans
John L. Sullivan and party left Cincinnati this morning for New Orleans. They gave no information on travel plans, whether by regular train or a secret route to avoid possible capture in Mississippi.
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Sullivan
Cincinnati
John L. Sullivan
New Orleans
Mississippi
Axtell Not for Sale at Minnehaha
Three year old trotting horse Axtell impressed at Minnehaha yesterday. Robert Bonner of New York telegraphed an offer of 65000 dollars to buy him, but the owner refused.
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Axtell
Minnearots
Minnecaha
Robert Bonner
New York
Kilrain Sullivan Fight Sparks Mississippi Reward Offer
The Mississippi governor offers an 810,000 reward for the arrest of Kilrain and Sullivan after their contest. Reports from New Orleans describe Sullivan in peak condition, training at the Young Men's Gymnastic club and facing Kilrain's arrival with cautious optimism. Authorities in Louisiana prepare to intervene to prevent disturbances surrounding the Kilrain Sullivan bout.
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Mississippi
A.B. Ferris
State Militia
New Orleans
A. HL. Belnam
Louisiana Artillery
Ite
Beltnam
Louisiana
Kilrain Kilrain Fight Fight Over Mississippi Territory
Governor Lowry vows to block the prize fight on Mississippi soil and will deploy troops if needed. Reported pursuit of Kilrain and Sullivan continues as they move toward New Orleans with a Pinkerton man aboard the train.
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Pake
Mississippi
Sullivan
Kilrain
Lowry
Goodyear Rubber Boot Firm Hit by Massive Attachments
The Good year Rubber Boot and Shoe company faced extensive legal action as Sears Commercial placed attachments on the firm. By today $716,000 in attachments were swamped the company, following a Saturday filing.
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Provinencer
Goodyear Rubber Boot and Shoe Company
Sears Commercial Company
Proctor Knott Wins Sheridan Stakes Over Spokane
In the Sheridan stakes at Washington Park on July 4 Proctor Knott defeated Spokane in a 5 350 winner’s race for 3 year olds run over one and a quarter miles. Twenty five thousand spectators watched as Proctor Knott led most of the way and finished three lengths ahead of Spokane with Retrieve third. times by quarters were 25, 14, 1174, 145M, 22.
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Washington Park
Proctor Knott
Finegan Spokane
Kelly
Retrieve
Lewis
Murphy
Heron
Barnes
Glockner
Williams
Bethbroeck
Stoval
Proctor
Burglars Prolific In Fremont Homes
In Fremont Nebraska thieves thrive with burglaries and shoplifting rising. A valuable gold watch and $16 were stolen from Landlord Allen at the St Julian hotel last night as doors were left open. A man fled from H Blumenthaus residence with jewelry valued at several hundred dollars around 10 30 this morning and two men were arrested. Jewelry valued at about $500.
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Neb
Mornin Daily
Allen
St. Julian
H. Blumenthaus
East Fifth Street
President Harrison Tours New England in July Visit
President Harrison began his trip at Woodstock with a tree planting in the Bowen garden before breakfast. He traveled by special train to New London, was greeted by crowds at Norwich, spoke briefly, then proceeded to Newport aboard the Dispatch reaching at 2 p.m. The day included further demonstrations in his honor.
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New Sussex
Conn
Harrison
Woodstock
Tracy
Buckley
Bowen
Putnam
New London
Norwich
Gov. Ladd
Rhode Island
Dispatch
Newport
Fatal Accident at Fireworks Display in Massachusetts
During fireworks in the common a shell exploded Mortar wounding several people. Georgie Sewall, Frankie Anderson both died instantly. Martin Ryan lost a right arm and it was amputated. Christina Anderson broken fingers Willie Thompson multiple broken ribs and internal injuries.
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Sacem
Mass
Georgie
Charles S. Sewall
Frankie Anderson
Martin Ryan
Christina Anderson
Frankie
Willie Thompson
French Crisis Imminent Amid Political Standstill
Paris reports a growing crisis as the procureur general refuses to prosecute Bou langer and war minister blocks a court martial. Dissensions ripple through the cabinet and press, signaling potential government instability and ministerial risks ahead.
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Paris
de Beaureptive
Boulanger
de Freyeinet
North Dakota Constitutional Convention Adopts Credentials Report
The constitutional convention convened at 1045. The credentials report was read and adopted. Delegates took the oath of office. PF B Panc her, Republican caucus nominee, was chosen permanent chairman. Fancher spoke briefly. A seven member rules committee was named before adjournment at 2 PM.
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Hismanek
Dak
Committee On
PF. B. Pancher
Republican Caucus
Fancher
Watt
Toe Morrow
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Arthur Chamber
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Goodyear Rubber Company
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