Trouble in Samoa Sparks German Involvement and Attacks
A San Francisco passenger recounts clashes in Apia between Mataafa and Tamasose followers, with German aid for Mataafa. Americans and others were attacked. gunfire and shelling by German warships burned villages, while U S Consul Blacklock protested. Officials note conflicting versions and ongoing tensions in Samoa.
Children Elopements and Mob Violence Reported in Missouri and Tennessee
In Mercer County Missouri Henry Thomas and his four daughters are referenced as victims in a case where Margaret and Jane eloped with men, provoking pursuit. A Missouri mob hanged a man accused of complicity, while in Tennessee a separate plot to murder an elderly widow was thwarted by a neighbor posse that seized and punished the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
Bolar
Mercer County
Jern
Hattie
Margaret
Nancy
Jane
Samuel
Charles Hasburn
Ned Gleason
Thomas Allison
Tiptonville
Tenn
Mississippi River
Memphis
Mra
J. FF. Atchison
Uim
Lozrnel
Germans Report Arab Attack on Mission Station near Dar es Salaam
The Arabs destroyed the German missionary station Ab-Tugu fifteen miles west of Dar es Salaam in East Africa. Slaves captured from Leipzig were housed at Watation. Eight missionaries died in the massacre and three bodies, including a woman, were found mutilated. Arab slave traders advance from Kilwa and nearby areas threaten French consulates and local settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Afri
ab-Tugu
Dar-Es-Salem
Africa
Leipzig
Watation
Elonaey
Tugu
Kilwe
Inglat
Bushirn
Tariff Debates Highlight Senate Activity and Territorial Bills
The Senate advanced the Tariff bill with amendments on tin plate and sugar beets, voting on a sugar bounty 27 to 24. Other days covered include wool duties, rice rates, and a string of territorial measures, while the House moved through river and harbor funding and territorial admission debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Allison
Messrs
Platt
Saninbury
Plurab
Gorman
Aldrich
Mitchell
United States
Finance Committee
Reagan
Messra Mitchell
Teller
Dawes
Payne
Quay
Act Valorem
Kansas
Are Brown
Morgan
Butler
Jis Regan
Air
Turpie
Harris
Yeas
Vance
Cas
Labor and wage trends in 1888 industrial notes
A scattered survey of wages and labor issues across industries and regions. Reports give per week and per day pay in cotton mills, rail and electric utilities, carpentry, and mining, with union activity, strikes, and labor reforms mentioned alongside notable firms and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Coopers
Philadelthia
New York
South America
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Timrteen Cotton Milla
Augusta
Avzotr
United States
America
National DistRict Assembly
Knights of Labor
Stationary Engineers’ Association
California
Canrentens
Toronto
Canada
Normandy
France
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
China
Pav Misorne
Coal Mining Corporation
Amorce@ur
Fall River
NASA
Hamaxton & Brown
St. Louis
Turney
George Gurey
Paterson
N. J
Baltimore
Charleston
S. C
Burlington Railroad
Grievancy Committee
Burlington
Tur Workingmen's Society of
New York City
Pan
Philadelphia
World News Roundup of Disasters and Political Events
A sprawling miscellany reports a Danbury Conn fatal car accident involving Miss Canute Platt and others, a fatal track incident in Webster Minnesota, a farmer's wife in Hancock Station New York, a Franklin birthday celebration in New York City, smallpox scare in Nanticoe Pennsylvania, and various legal, political, and industrial items across the United States and abroad. It notes deaths, suicides, accidents, strikes, political moves, and foreign affairs with named places and persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Canute Platt
Danbury
Conn
Jaszimi Moonenousz
Boss Dyer
Webster
Milss
Elia Cooper
Woodstock
Ans
Mantia
Hancock Station
Benjamin
Franklin
Brunswick
New York City
TrEne
Nanticoke
Penn
America
Woodbridge
Conp
Mason-Generam
Surerainson Witchas Howers
Cox
Division C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Anne Sullivan
Haverstraw
N. Y
Isaac Bell, Jr
Netherlands
United States
St Luke's Hospital
Mary J. Hare
Riga
Chris
Urger
Bill for admission plan for Dakota and Pacific states survives vote
Congress passes a bill admitting South Dakota and Montana with conditions. North Dakota Washington and New Mexico may join after constitutions and future acts. Montana’s admission hinges on ratifying the 1853 constitution. Dakota Territory could enter as a single state if division votes fail. Also notes Republican veterans’ league formation and other local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
North
South Dakota
Montana
Washington
New Mexico
North Dakota
Congress
Dakota Territory
Five Marlow brothers mobbed in Texas jail raid
Deputy Marshal Johnson moved six prisoners from Graham to Weatherford as a mob of about ten hundred pursued. A deadly exchange followed with four lynchers killed and three wounded. Two Marlows were killed and two others wounded and escaped. Hart and Pierce also fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Johnson
Graham
Texas
Weatherferd
Marlow Brothers
Seld
Harty
Pierce
Willbarger County
Wallace
Young County
Boones Marlow
Marlow
Indian Territory
Boone Marlow
Hart
Plerea
Yorker
Weatherford
Rafe
Ten O
Sural
Marlows
Piere
Moro
Five Bodies in the Ruins at Maryland Home
A house four miles south of Brookfield Maryland burned killing five occupants. Neighbors found remains of a widow Mrs Minnis Hall and four children aged two to nine. Tracks led to James A Howell arrested at the Bobb Hotel with an unloaded revolver. Howell, twenty four, claims innocence amid public suspicion of murder to cover abuse and arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis Hall
Brookfield
Thiecluo
James A. Howell
Bobb Hotel
Howell
Laclede
Prairie Mound School-House
Burnel
Familly
Fatal prank ends in death at Erie soldiers home
At the Ponceylvania Soldiers' and Sailors Home in Erie a man named McQuinlan pulled a chair away as the inmates sat to dine. Bachler toppled to the floor striking his mouth and rupturing blood vessels. He died within moments before aid could reach him as hundreds looked on in horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chater
Ahd
Erie
McQuinlan
fous_Bachler
Bachler
Noor
McQuininn
Trial developments and a tide of political and maritime incidents
The report covers Cleary’s second trial linked to the New York Boodle Alderman case, the death of Henry P. Marshall a Seamen's Bank cashier, a barge wreck near Point Allerton with three drownings, a New Jersey shooting, and the Hull hurricane wreck with sixteen rescued. It also notes Grant supporters seeking Harrison’s ministerial appointment, Grimka named U S Consul at San Domingo, electoral vote irregularities in Texas Maryland Delaware, inauguration plans and tickets, and various overseas events from Asia to West Africa. The item lists multiple political, maritime and international notes with dates and names, reflecting a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleary
New York
Henry P. Marshall
Seamen's Bank For Savings
Josephine
Point Allerton
Mass
Joan McNeixt
Skham
R. 8
Carr
Bannsor
Wilson’s Landing
Wilson
Grant
Harrison
Ching
Fret. Grant
Tne
Archibald H. Grimka
Massachusetts
United States
San Domingo
West Indies
Ingalls
United States Senate
Texas
Maryland
Delaware
Brorton
Rng
Sarabat Valley
Asia
Widemark of Arts and Opera News Across Europe and America
A sweeping round of arts notes reports Ans Langtry drafting her life story, Wagner operas seen in private by Exteron Willitams, and Patti likely returning to Paris grand opera. Mentions include a Massachusetts grant request for the New England Conservatory, a German dramatization at Antwerp, and a Worcester ban on a female whistler at a Sunday concert. Also notes young women seeking music stardom and the New York Casino Company's salary offer rejected by Goopwaiy Goopwaiy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Willes
Foajed Islands
Grant
Supréme Authority
Ucder
Attar
Department of State Las Hore
Washington
England
Germany
Samoa
Malietoa
Africa
Bayard
Berlin
Ans
Langtry
Epwir
Frep Water
Great Britain
Tang Kritanny
Mazulm
Excelsior
Mexico
Chopin
Koczalski
St. Tetersburg
Russia
Awxit Burnee
William Black
Antwerp
Duana Louis Rev.Oce
Syracuse
Nw. Y
Manik van Zanpt
Lisbon
Rosina
Ber
Harrisburg
Penn
Yousa Coffizsby Disraeli
Earl of Boxconsfield
Lelling
Lady Wolkstone
London
Jamoa Owen -O'Conor
Orenne
Buda-Pesth
Hungary
Lasalle
Meyerboer
Nar. C
Goopwaiy
Philadelphia
New York
Francis Wilson
Aamo
Wrs
Goodwin
Senate passes amended substitute for Mills bill after long debate
The Senate, 32 to 30, adopts the Finance Committee substitute to the Mills bill amid a crowded chamber. Amendments include tariff commissions, duty changes on nickel, cocoa, and various wood products, and free list items. Final roll call ends at eight with the bill passed 32 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Finance Committee
House
Senate
Psopla
Washington
Plumb
Call
Morgan
West
George
Aldrich
Brown
Sherman
United States
United State
Canada
Morocco
Ingalls
Allison
Mr. Allison
Rooster Attack on TwoYearOld Girl Near South Bend
Orlando Martin rescued a two and a half year old girl named Ethel after a Plymouth Rock rooster mauled her face hands and wrists while she hunted eggs at a farm near Henry Kale's yard. The child suffered severe injuries but is not expected to lose sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Orlando Martin
Nattle Child
Henry Kale
Martin Stones
Plymouth Rock
Maartin
Martin
Ethel
Vast array of 19th century statistics and notes
A compilation of diverse data points including railway mileage, international trade, weather and markets, and public notices. It covers rail capacity, population figures, wheat and butter markets, naval vessels, and outbreaks, with scattered place names such as Cincinnati and California.
Fire ravages Pekin imperial palace amid wedding prep
A major blaze in the Pekin imperial palace complex on the 17th destroys the audience hall treasury and many offices and stores. The Emperor and Empress Mother are saved as panic spreads while preparations for the young ruler's marriage are delayed by the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Palace
Pekin
China
Hamel
Many Notables in Briefs Across Nations and Politics
A scattered collection notes John Rowlands alias Henny Sranary, the Marquis of Lorna, and various political figures including Lord Worspiry ill, Empress of Austria’s milk diet, and Captain James Lee’s death. Mentions also cover Queen Victoria’s era kin, Congress debates, Mrs Harrison’s secretaries, and a Philadelphia Ledger fire aftermath with imminent rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henny MM
Sranary
John Rowlands
Lorna
Austria
Hva
Burnentorp B. Hayes
Military Service Institution of Washington
China
Puestoznt Crevitano
Mns
ZeneLpa Wallace
Low Wallace
Arkansas
Max O'Rent
John Bull
James Lee
United States
Memphis
Tur Preorlo
Portugal
Maris Pin
Angel of Mity
Duke of
Portland
Herperr EmMarce
Berlin
Boston
Consett
John Wilkes Booth
Kansas
Mexico
Robert Pike
Arkanens
Gladstone
Enwanp
Wocort
Colorado
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
Harrison
Srenwax
House of Commons
Prince Albert Victor
Prince of Wales
Minnesota
William R. Merriam
Albert Behauffer
Mung
Cannon
Dinois
Bha
Germany
Breaian
Congressman Weaver
Congress
Wayne
Philadelphia
Robert McWade
Philadelphia Ledger
George W. Childs
Ledger
Cor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mataafa
Tamasose
San Francisco
Apia
Alameda
Apid
George Scanlon
Morris Snyder
Blacklock
Catrageons
Matafogatele
Quita Spomber
Bothes
Adler
Ladiy
Matofogatele
Hamilton
Aiio
Ape
Cons
Lacklock
King Mateafa
Mutaafa
Ermans
Aloes
Ataafn
Honte
Mataala
Hayard
Vanless
Delegata Joseph
Delecate Voortees
Washington Territory
Messia
Macdonald
Adams
Grosvenor
Reed
Warner
Springer
Dakota
Pho Ford
Vandever
Republic of Mexico
Lower
Oklahoma
Crisp
Smalls
Elliott
Hones
McMillin
Brooklyn
United States Signal Signal ¢ Office
Dunlap
Iowa
Michigan Senate
James B McBrill
Palmer
Farmer
Elkbury
Wenn and
Hanes
Poteng
North Carolna
GovEnxon Foenine
Florida
Board of Health
Elkhorn
West Virginia
Jangs P. Eacre
Little Rock
Iast
Swine
Fort
Alaska
Interior Department
Parkersburg
W. Va
Adam Berkells
Burdinia
Ohio
Brown County
Gentral
W. D. Waasnburn
Sabin
Neche
Aforris
Minn
Sam's Fork
Green River
Boottsville
Posuie
Besevier Ns
Tar
Bwaim
Presmest Cleveland
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania Avenue
D Atreetowns
M. W. Emory
Vordalia
Mononga Shelaebave
Secretary of the Navy
Bandy Hook
Lerren
Henry M. Stanley
Brussels
Costa
Montreal
Canasda
Ice Palace
Parnelt
Pontioss
Scotland
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Sree
Lyons
Monte Carlo
Hyde
Manchester
Czarina
Apuimar Mosts
Rournr Seysorn
Queenstown
Ireland
Bridugate
Iriish Columbia
Hamburg
Cameroons
Telegraph
Veterans In Politics
G. A R. and
Union Veteran Union
Bloomington
Iil
Re Publicane Sadiers’ League of the United Sates
John Reed
Unea
Unite States
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Oxford Tron
Oxford
New Jersey
Panama Canal Company
Banque Parisienne
Pama Canal Company
Sheriffs
Paris
Boulanger
Atlanta
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hayti
Theanauel
Aieof
Dr.Telmage
Sgynton McPrennox
Charles T., Rubsamen
Hoboken
Grouse O. Jorges
National Greenback Party
National Greenbackers
Army Retiring Board
Berasm
National Woman Suorage Association
Wendligton
St. Paul
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis
Univen
Sexaton Colix
SexaTon Chrom
Oregon
Dolph
M. W. Hanson
North Carolina
Ebor
Auckland
Elzorn
Sulumah
West Africa
Lord Salisbury
Abergwynn
Wales
Cenes
Hugo Plymouth Rock
Inpra
Montneal Ia
Cincinnati
Chnevinnati
Intram
Caxava
Tus Tripolof
Newfoundland
Nebraska
Ontmans
Ausra
Georgia
Lord Backinstee
Coumbia
Tono
Maassac Hegarts
Kemp's Balcam
Owensville
Scott
Hood
Stringfeld
All Drugeista
Apotarcanien
Lowell Souan
Mediuan
Tiga & Western
Bteers
Western
Esas
Liege
Yorks
Harley—State
Reeves
Watertown
Opa
M. C
Jacobs Ol
Wank
Duvaowrs
Charles A. Vogeler
Bullimere
Fera- CIA
Mati
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Mather
D. G. Davidson
Rother
Pye
owLwyw
Ahl House
Geeonard
New Y. Che
Yeazies
Sight At All Druggist
Eddress
T. A. Slocull
Jon
Journal West Queen of Poultry Journals
Laws A.W
AME
Penmanshire Arithmietic Khort- Ser
Rvanve
College
Dixit
Dudtala
N.x
Uruies
Gente
Aste Brooklyn
N.Y
Air’ Ss
S. Akeuaxtle
Sires Visoor
Aioe &Oc
Kevin Yort Peck
Extrelapatia
Pretpekt
Oliver
Fevry
Tertaa Exe
Adres Co
Auguss
Malone
Ae Ie Anna
Price
Radway
Radway & CU
Warren Tm
Gmith & Wesson
Ventefal Wien
Springfields
Epps
Service Gazette
Bolsis
Paine Mass
Seok Pub. Woure
Leonard Braeerman
ML Stase
Leonard Street
Brewster Migr Co
Holly
Len
Rosil
T. Tiszeltine
Ihester
RED Cross Diamond
Douglas
Ean
Raigters
Soatan
Allinada
W. L. Douglas
MARS
LI Book Pub
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