Charles Stewart Parnell Dies in Brighton at 76
Charles Stewart Parnell Irish leader dies suddenly at his Brighton home at 11:90 PM. The report notes illness since the O'Shea divorce and public scrutiny, with extensive background on his political rise, land agitation, and personal family details.
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Brighton
England
Great Britain and Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell
Walsingham Terrace
Eageve
Afrell
O'Shea
Parnell
Mn Ireland
Dillon
O'Brien
Justin McCarthy
Teadees
Shits Dews Agency
Sato
Caine
Ren
Saya
Make
Tos
O'S
Avondela
County Wicklow
Ireland
Heta
Prominet Perts
Thomas Payn Mall
Henry Parnell
Ile John
Hoss of Commons
Peanes
Congleton
Ironsiden
Bordentown
N. J
Charles Stewart
Bod
Lego
Cambridge
Wicklow
Parnes
Colonel Taylor
ParncNtras Seiector
Homo
Afcore
Mr. Mitchel
John
Meath
Mr. Parnell
Bin
House of Commons
National League Baseball Season Summary and Highlights
Tremran leads the New Yorks with strong batting, while Brooklyn and Chicago battle for pennant honors. The narrative notes record aggregates for Boston and New York players, Cleveland delivering a pennant blow to Chicago, and mentions star wind pitchers and notable outfield and infield performances across the circuit.
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Tremran
New Yorks
Boston
Brooklyn
Ebicago
Clovand
Brookler Teade Fe
Teagua Betales
New York
Oles Tucxer
Boston Lea
Agus Elul
Basta
Fee Brooklys
Parmapenrara
Ramber
Exour
Mame Barowan
Pittaburg
Hmnes
Serambie
Indiens
Sy Ieders Ue
Glassooey
Aw York
Association
Clovedaha
Oslo
Chicago
Taxne
Boston Association
Brown
Duffy
Browthers
Radford
Farrell
Leeguoe
Latham
Hamilton
Tiernan
Davis
Cleveland
Beckley
Pittsburg
Anson and Ryan
Funeral of King Karl of Würtemberg in Stuttgart
The funeral of the King Earl of Würtemberg was held at 10 am in Stuttgart. A grand memorial service featured a black velvet baldachin and a crown and sceptre on the casket. Royals, the German Emperor, Prince Henry of Prussia, diplomats, ministers, generals, and clergy attended.
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Earl of Wurtemberg
Sluttgart
Germany
Wurtemberg
Henry
Prussia
Kingrof Warkdoberg
Riot in Montevideo Fails as Troops Suppress Uprising
In Montevideo Uruguay a revolutionary club effort led to gunfire near troops core strength about 800. Several persons died and many wounded as insurgents including a priest were hunted. Attempts to assassinate President Obes and seize Venta members failed and Uruguayan authorities quickly dispersed the unrest.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Ssttor
Porsony
Amanit
Numaber
Blanco Party
A Dog's Fidelity on a Lehigh Valley Night Run
Engineer Arnon on the Lehigh Valley express bound for Shamokin saw an object on the track. He reversed and stopped the train as a bulldog lay beside a drunken man across the track. The dog attacked the crew. a shot risked the man's life. A friend coaxed the animal away and the train resumed after a half hour delay.
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Arnon
Shamokin
Penn
Freman
Rockey
Numerous shocks hit nation with fires and losses
The era’s reports describe oil gushing near Pittsburg, large fire destructions at McKeesport and Montgomery, allied business failures in New York City and Bowery Bay, drownings near Little Falls and Elmira, rail and canal accidents, and political shifts as officials face investigations and resignations.
Riots Global and Disasters Across Nations Reported
Foreign dispatches describe riots in Amoy China with casualties and police crackdowns, unrest in Rio de Janeiro and Mon treal fearing smallpox, famine and typhus in Russ ia and Transylvania fires destroy Napan. Notable figures Branley and Beatrix suspected in travel from London to Australia.
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Avatnia
Chicago
Amoy
China
Rio Janeiro
Brasil
Lashiquee
Mnamp Mas
Herne
Braxuer
Tonnant
Braniey
London
Eng
Australis
Branley Nlame
Beitzsrland
Pole Nae
Rus
Exposition plans detail grand Chicago World Fair buildouts
Reports outline a 144 foot square building, 430,000 square feet of sidewalks, and a large meal and cafe network. The Florida Horticultural Society seeks three acres for an orange display while Soutst Dakota raises 80,000 for its exhibit. A $7,000,000 flagship structure and a 3909 dog show are among many highlighted costs and features.
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Pxxnsylvania
Florids Horticultural Society
Soutst Daxora
Bipg
Inprasa
State Department
Washington
Russia
Bebr
Hinanes
France
Howover
Tor
Chicago
Columbus
America
Western Union Telegraph Company
Taleeps
Morse
Capitol
Late American
Berrolette
la Platte
Paraguay
Despatch Wrecked off Ansateague Shoals on Virginia Coast
The United States steamer Despatch ran ashore at Ansateague shoals during thick weather while en route from New York to Washington. The vessel was driven onto the beach, badly damaged, with officers and crew saved by a rescue tug and airlifted ashore. This marks a fourth grounding in a year, with Despatch to be replaced by Dolphin at Norfolk yard in about sixty days.
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United States
New York
Washington
Ansateague Shoals
Virginia
Asesatengue
North America
Navy Department
Ale
Norfolk
Wholesale Hanging Report From Spanishtown Jamaica
Details reach of a public execution in Spanishtown Jamaica where three men and a woman were hanged for murdering John Aller his wife and his mother plus a man named Gofaiden. The condemned were Punhansing Ibillio the attacker’s wife and Robert Johnson. Johnson allegedly helped plan the murder and was to be paid thirty for the deed after a bailiff seized Libilic property.
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Spanishtown
Jamaica
John Aller
Gofaiden
Punhansing
Ibillio
Iattar
Robert Johnson
Ubillico
Richard Bennett
Dea
Libilic
England Chooses Smokeless Powder for Big Guns Only
After testing various smokeless powders including American types England decided not to use it for small arms due to incompatibility with British army cartridges and rapid combustion. It will be used in cannon to achieve a fourfold increase in projectile velocity.
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England
Severe northeast storm damages New Jersey coast and ships
A powerful northeast wind and high surf battered the New Jersey coast from Sandy Hook to Point Pleasant for hours. Waves swept decks of ships including the Alaska and Connecticut, railroad tracks and bluffs were eroded, bridges and piers damaged, and inland flooding affected towns like Asbury Park and Ocean Grove.
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New Jersey
Alaska
Providence Line
Connecticut
Massachusetts
British Wales
Long Branch
N. J
Saga
Sandy Hook
Point Pleasant
Dudley
North Long Branch
West End
Ocean Avenue
East End
Inuch
Ovenn Hotel
Pier
Chelsea Avenue
Monmouth Beach
Low Moor
Galiieo
Asbury Park
N.J
James A. Bradley
Fifth Avenues
Second Avenue
Ocean Grove
Spring Lake
Ca May
Waonamaker
Cape Mak
Harrison
Pleasantville
London
England
Ireland
Wales
Dorsetshire
Falmouth
Kearney
County Down
Thames
Gals
Batty's Circus
Birr
Arethany
Various Global and Domestic Market and Social Notes
Reports from multiple regions note cacao saloons, bee growers, and grass prices in Indiana, Alaska flour at 15 per 100 pounds, and a crop glut in Pennsylvania. Mexico raises funds for Spanish food relief while Chilean shipments depart, and Prussia expects potato yields near 370 million hundredweight. Censuses show 4 million red headed Americans. Oklahoma’s colored population rises. Cape Cod cranberries exceed averages by 9 000 barrels. World Fair participation discussed. Japan’s and Germany’s trade and tax issues touch on corn, tobacco, and oaths. a corsair of stock and grain markets suggest looming economic tension.
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Mayfield
Newport Nowa
Mississippi Valley
Western Tobacco Company
Jonx Witutays
Tenth
Kansas Infantry
Peter Panter
Ron
Raplde
Leavenworth
Kan
Shelby Cabinet Company
Shelbyville
Ind
Joseph Schott
Clint Meely
HB. Thayer
Voontees
Robert Creque
Champala Tl
Dantel Renoost
Os Vial
Great Lakes
Mich
James Millech
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Stepton
Miler
Bits
Ati Odd
Feaxk
Brnuinas
Nebraska
Texas
Suenvar Garten
William Grear
Wilkes County
NLC
Watak
Sherman Abot i. S
Jopee Goopmen
Ensley City
Minnesota Presbyterian Synod
Mnnneapolis
Bedonta
Lerme
Reronta
Minnesota
North Dakota
Missouri River
Cacao
Caxapa
Unc Ie Sax
Alaska
Oblu
Townsacre
Oregon
Ttaly
Chicago
Lospad
Austria
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Itataban
Diego
Cal
Valparaizo
Wi Beston
Ural
Rusaia
Prussia
Badenweiler
Rhine
Germany
Dakota
Asinnesota
Alabama
Troyes
France
Kansay
Utan
California
Crtcaco
Carava
Sam
Lodia
Cleveland
Ohio
Tweng
IeKnr
Laxdor
Finsncers
Ceruvstnia
Itata
San Diego
Val
Valparaiso
New Hebrides
United
Intznion Department
Aln
Washington
Russia
Baiaawoler
Double Hangings Mark End of Crime Spur in 1890 Omaha Case
The report notes Ed ONeill and Wade Felder executed in Texas and Nebraska for the Jones farm murder near Omaha. John Felder admitted firing but Wade denied involvement. ONeill confessed alone and sought forgiveness just before noon. A separate NY Chinatown note mentions opium production and tariffs.
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Rusk
Texas
John
Wade Felder
Fal- Bora
Yance Thompson
John Folder
Thompson
Wade
Allen
Dorothy Jones
Omaha
Neb
O'Neill
Ths
Widespread Global Shortages and Projects Reported
Crtacaco reports 6100 saloons while 70,000 bee growers are noted. Alaska flour priced at $5 per 100 pounds. Cleveland hosts 25,000 Bohemians as Oregon expands to 120 newspapers. Worlds Fair plans, bullfighting revival, and corn shortages are mentioned alongside tax and wool, wheat losses in Dakota, and a proposed 800 mile Washington state coast road from Fuca to Columbia River.
Unveiling of General Grant Statue in Lincoln Park Chicago
The bronze General Grant statue was unveiled in Lincoln Park Chicago with about one hundred thousand people along the beach and shore and a flotilla of nearly two hundred vessels. The ceremony featured Judge Walter Q Gresham, Mrs Grant, and a large procession of seven divisions including police troops veterans civic groups and ex Confederate units. The statue depicts Grant in a surveying pose atop a colossal arch and stands as the largest U S cast bronze of its size.
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Lincoln Park
General Grant
Chicago
Ill
Walter Q. Gresham
Grant
Iaiaro
Grand Army of the Hapublic
Knights of Pythias
Theao
Rabie
Milea
Stockton
V. Btal
McClaughrey
United States
Fort
Cumberland
Potomac
James A. Sexton
Car
Noble
Bey
Connecticut
Fifer
Athell
John Sherman
Henry Watterson
Horace Porter
E. 8. Bragen
John A. Lo
Daniel Butterfield
James Scombey
Tllnois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Horaceck
Sons of Veterans
William Dale Thompson
Civiczocletles
Lake Share Drive
Potter Palmer
Grent
John P. Newman
Edward 8. Taylor
Monument Association
Lincoln Fats
William Strong
W.C. Goudy
Washburne
Gresham
Tuystatup
Seta
Eiguteen
Balloon accident at Greenup fair ends in tragedy
An aeronaut died and a youth injured as a balloon rose at Greenup Illinois. Alexander Gordon, entangled in the parachute lines, pulled the release rope causing both to fall eighty feet. The balloon operator William Keser of Louisville, Kentucky, was killed.
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Greenup
Alexander Gordon
Carriei
William Keser
Louisville
Fry
Gornion
Price-Laden Farm Prices and Commodities List
The document lists mixed farm commodities and market items with prices including hay Barley Wheat Corn and oats, alongside livestock entries for calves lambs hogs and cows. Regionally listed markets show state and western quality notes with varying conditions from fair to good.
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Lord—City Steam
West.lin.Creamery
Western
Ceree
Watertown
Findadelihia
Storm Stretches Atlantic Vessels Into New York Amid Frightful Voyage
Nearly 4000 passengers aboard five transatlantic steamships endured a severe Atlantic cyclone. The Augusta Victoria and Umbria faced a six day hurricane, with multiple injuries reported among passengers and crew. La Bretagne and other ships rode out the gale with some damage and rescues.
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Penyers
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Augusta Victoria
Hamburg
la Bretagne
Havre
Umbria
Liverpool
Toorminn
Siavonis
Bicilia
Marapillesa
Consmanga
Antwerp
Athamton
Berets
Serco
Temendous Sea
Barend
Jear Ainen
Richard White
Anos Bartoon
Heinrich Epp
Fittos
Sifrin
John Schirmer
Erie
Cunard
Queenstown
Pasiogers
Charmn Roats
Buffalo
N. Y
Bri
Jacorsted
Henry Herrison
Aire Moorman
Louiswir
Mra. Moorman
Yesel
W. R. Houston
Storm King
Montreal
Plymouth
Bethleham Iron Works Visited by Navy Officials
Secretary Benjamin F. Tracy and Commodore Folger toured the Bethlehem Iron Company works reviewing government contract progress. They observed casting and forging operations including a 180 ton forging press and a 13 inch gun tube in process, with armor plates being forged under the world’s largest steam hammer and expressed satisfaction with the progress.
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Bethlehem (Penn,) Iron Company
Benjamin F. Tracy
Navy
Commodore Folger
Bureau of Ordnance
Whitworth
Baneath
Earthquake Shock In Mapa Cal Shatters Buildings
The heaviest quake ever felt in Mapa California struck at 10 34 as residents rushed outdoors in night attire. Chimneys fell, drugstore stock shattered, and the Munsonio Temple and local asylum faced severe damage amid widespread alarm. A strong tremor rattled San Francisco at 10 57, but no serious damage was reported.
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Mapa
Cal
Munsonio Temple
San Francisco
Armor piercing shell test at Sandy Hook evaluates deck impact
Report covers a test of heavy armor piercing shells at Sandy Hook New Jersey. A 630 pound shell penetrated a 4 inch plate and exploded behind the shield then pierced a wooden target about 100 yards away. The experiment aims to determine a method to pierce a steamship deck and explode in the hold using high nose firing.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Army
Navy
Goretts
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