Brighton Beach racing notes and world news roundup
Large crowd at Brighton Beach despite threatening weather reports detailed results from six races with winners Peg Weflington Charley May Thriftless Adrian Armstrong The Bourbon and related times. International and state news cover Bulgaria Russia Berlin Malta cholera cases and deaths. Local Maryland incidents include barn and store fires county conventions and notable deaths and crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
Peg Weflington
Monmouth
Palatka
Charley May
Racquet
Kink
Thriftless
Gold Star
Quincy
Adrian
King B
Change
Armstrong
Young Duke
Leonora
the Bourbon
Monogram
Vaucluse
Royalty In Warm Weather Piquant Summer Dispatch
Special correspondence from Vienna notes monarchs and families cooling in summer camps and royal salons across Europe. The Russian czar reviews troops near St Petersburg while Denmark’s king hosts regal kin. Turkey’s sultan endures Bulgaria and Anglo Egyptian fixes.Domestic royal mischief includes Spain’s young Alfonso XIII at baths, and Serbia’s Milan Nathalie separation. Princess Bismarck dominates social life with forceful presence and sharp wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Times
Vienna
Europe
Russia
Krasnoezelo
St. Petersburg
Finland
Imperial Guard
Krasnoezolo
Trouville
Dieppe
Probrajevsky Grenatiers
Peter the Great
Imperial Opera Company
Nevsky
Copenhagen
Denmark
Princess of Wales
Greece
Sparta
Kattergat
Czarina
Turkey
Spain
Alfonso XIII
St. Sebastian
Hotel DeVille
Buda-Pesth
Milan
Servia
Nathalie
Baden
Ouida
Florence
Bismarck
Economic Assassin in Rangeley Poison Plot Arrest
A Farmington dispatch reports state detective arresting Abner Searles for attempting to poison the Locklin family of Rangeley. He confessed to hired murder by Richard Dunham who fled, citing jealous lover motives and a plan to control the farm. Six farm hands fell ill after eating tainted meals. Alice Locklin is recovering from nervous distress.
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Valentine Horn
Carroll County
Robert H. Bussy
Anne Arundel County
E. E. Lang
John B. McNeal
Royal Oak
Talbot County
Frederick County
Slagerstown
Cecil
Carroll
Prince George’s
Garrett
J. Frank Beaver
Westminster
Melvine Toadvile
Green Hill
Wicomico County
Thaddeus W. Williams
Thomas Vandyke
Kent County
Elk River
Elkton
Pullman Car Works
Aaron J. Vanderpoel
Vanderpoel, Green & Cuming
New York
Paris
Republican State Committee
Ienry S. Ives
Bookstayer
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
Wm. Sloan
Brokaw
Pittsburg
Paddy McGraw
Sloan
Abner Searles
Bangley
Locklin
Dunham
Robert S. Ballard
Ballard
Philadelphia
Greenville
Mias
Malvina Payne
Anna
Portland
Farmington
James Locklin
Rangeley
Searles
Paris Green
Richard Dunham
Locklins
Alice Locklin
Harry Mordant
Unham
Peer Gee
Mysicians
Tragedy In Chickasaw Nation Ends in Fatal Wounds
In the Chickasaw Nation travel party from Harrison and Graham clashed over Harrison's daughter's proposed marriage. Graham was mortally wounded by Harrison's son, who was later shot by Graham. The elder Harrison was also wounded as he returned fire. Relatives arrived to stop further fighting. all three men are expected to die.
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Little Rock
Ark
Harrison
Graham
Texas
Negro assailant shot during abduction attempt in Andersonville
Mose Lynch, a Black man, visited Mrs. Miles Werner at her home claiming papers written by Joe Summers. After threats to kill, Werner retrieved a shotgun and Lynch was wounded by a double blast. Lynch fled but was mortally hurt and is believed to die.
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Andersonville
U S. C
Mose Lynch
Miles Werner
Joe Summers
Werner
Lynch
Indians on the warpath near Meeker threaten 2000
Denver reports scarce information from Meeker as Kendall's party prepared to move toward the Ute lands. Colorow favored avoiding conflict if possible, but whites may be compelled to fight if it occurs. Adjutant General West and staff departed Glenwood Springs for Meeker amid reports of 2000 hostiles and other tribes joining the warpath.
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Denver
Col
Meeker
Kendall
Dem anger over pensions purge signals sweeping Republican removals
Washington dispatch reports planned August to September removals of Republican officials across pension offices. The reform push targets New England to Southern posts, with special examiners to be dismissed and accusations of spoils politics. officials quote letters and confirm a broad culling by Commissioner Black and the administration.
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Washington, D. C
Pension Office
Black
New England
Boston
Pension Department
Washington
Dog Fight Fatal Shooting Sparks Turmoil in Doddridge
In Smithton Doddridge county F W Minear was shot and killed by Frank Wales over a dog fight. Wales, living upstairs, was arrested and jailed in West Union amid strong guard and fears of lynching. Minear left a wife and large family. Wales also has a wife.
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Parkerspurg
W. Va
F. W. Minear
Frank Wales
Smithton
Doddridge County
Minear
Wales
West Union
Justice Devitt
Iowa Republicans weigh Allison for president at Des Moines
A Daily News special notes Senator Allison may be urged as a presidential candidate by the Iowa State Republican convention in Des Moines next Wednesday, pending his approval. A prominent Republican says he will defer any consent until Tuesday to avoid premature commitment.
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Curiaco
Des Moines
Iowa
Allison
Frederick Visitors Return After Ball Series
The Associa tion team from Cumberland arrived at 4 p m to a hearty Frederick welcome. Home team held the series edge though Sunday crowd behavior sparked protests. Cumberland praised Frederick play, while locals vow to host again and teach courtesy in future games.
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Frederick
Association
Cumberland
Delayed pay car sparks unease among Baltimore and Ohio workers
Officials cite payroll department staffing shortages for August delay while the company pursues retrenchment to boost net income. Baltimore officers claim suspended projects are not abandoned and expect the fiscal year to end with satisfactory returns.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Piedmont
Baltimore
Evangeline Learns Suitor Won by Baseball Pitch
A Cumberland father urges his daughter Evangeline to choose a husband worthy of the family name and fortune. She reveals she has picked a pitcher who plays on a baseball nine and can throw a teasing ball, pleasing the wealthy parent who proclaims wealth and status gained by this bold first inning.
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Cumberland Pater Familias
Evangeline
Jones
Baltimore and Ohio excursion to Luray on August 25
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a popular excursion to Luray for Thursday August 25. A special train will run from Cumberland to Luray and return the same day with listed departures and rates including cavern admission. Passengers are urged to bring lunch and enjoy the caverns, famed as world wonders.
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Wiesel’s
Piedmont
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Luray
Cumberland
A. M
Springfeld
Martinsburg
Hotel Arrivals Reported for City Hotels
A list of guests checked into Queen City Windsor Hotel and Hotel Elberon from 2 p.m. yesterday to 2 p.m. today includes travelers from Baltimore New York Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh and many other cities. Names include J Perlman C M Lawless H C Seymour D H Hostetter J F Nichol W F Clantice J C Barradaile P G Ayus E A Henry C M Watson Rev D S Poling and many others.
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J. Perlman
Baltimore
C. M. Lawless
New York
C. F. Brownham
Harrisburg
J. H. Joseph
H. C. Seymour
D. H. Hostetter
Pittsburg
A. Jackson
J. F. Nichol
J. W. Wright
Cleveland
John J. Coach
Akron
Mrs. Hoffman
Somerset
H. C. Laughlin
Winchester
W. F. Clantice
J. C. Barradaile
Philadelphia
P. G. Ayus
Fort Wayne
Ind
M. E. Doll
Philadelpia
W. L. Steisberg
Grafton
West Va
S. P. Dunkel
Thos. Lundy
Hugh C - Ton
Williamsport
E. E. Hohmann
J Town
J. Wm. Vogts
J. H. Jackson and Son
Mamie Fell
Virginia
G. E. Walton
J. Tibbetts
Barton
J. L. Shoemaker
Woods
Windsor Hotel
E. A. Henry
C. M. Watson
Hagerstown
Z.C. Lawson
Pocahontas
S. Feldenheimer
E. D. Hulman
Pennsylvania
W. M. Stewart
Confluence
OU. C. Miller
St. George
W. Va
B. B. Savage
Oakland
Scott Duval
Wm. D. Shaw
8. C. Burns
Bedford
R. F. Smith
Boats Leave Port With Way Bills 1230 to 1236 Issued
The list shows boats with way bills numbered 1230 through 1236 leaving the port by 3 o'clock p m today in 1887. Vessels include AGNEW and Co toward Georgetown under Captain E Re y, GW Wallis, Mills, J P Agnew Eaton, Consolipation Co toward Georgetown under James B Thomas, and Lutie Monie toward Williamsport under Capt Shupp with various times recorded.
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Agnew
Georgetown
W Ridley
Ees Rey Ee
Wallis
Mills
J P Agnew
Eaton
James B Thomas
Spong
Williamsport
Lutie & Monie
Shupp
S M Hamilton
Sterling
Cure Gout Rumors Spark Dairy St. Jacobs Oil Claims
An old notice touts St Jacob's Oil as a cure for gout with bold assurances. The advertisement promises relief for worst cases and urges action today rather than delaying treatment.
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Webster's
D. Webster
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
Harvest Tools
Thos
Samuel J. Edwards
Maryland
New York City
ANG Pmla Deed
Dunlap
New City
Dilley ‘S Grove
WM. "Walsh
Geo. L. Wellington
Trish
George’s Creek
Academy OF Music
H. W. Williamson
Howe & Hummel
Miss Heaton Manice
Ruth Watkins
America
Braddock
Pepsia
JAS. Clark & CO
Cold & Silver
Elgin
Waltham
Sprinfield
Rockford
Hampden
Columbus
Howard
C. Roe Shslerr
Wurst
McMenamin & Co
C.G. Emeriem & CO
Will H. Shepherd
MO. W.sanders
Fancy Grocers
North Centre
Hotel Elberon
Hector
Buffalo Soap
Cts
John W. Sanders
S.tanzer
S.tanzer’s
New
Baltimore St
MO. L. Hermann
Balto
Hermann
John L. Hermann
Cumsrland
Cc. Hedges
Aving
Jack Crawford
Frostburg
William Crowley
Westernport
Pat Carroll
Washington Irving
Alhambra
Grenada
Bracebridge Hall
Woolferts
John A. Fulton & CO
Postoffice
C. T. Hayden
Baltimore Streeet
Sporting Notes
Ferdinand
Berlin
Bulgaria
Germany
Salamancas
Cuba
Zanzibar
Portugal
William
Malta
W. A. Johnson
W. F. Kidder & Co
John Street
Royalty
Millie Rothschild
Schweinger
Bacon
Maine
Amazon
Islamburg
Spencer
Wm. F. Burns
Finance
Alison
Queen City
Elberon
Wm. King
Warren McKay
J. A. Hownson
G. M. Spowl
Everitt
E. Gaeble
Samuel Dent
A. Felty
Davis
James Hannes
Elkins
Henry Warrer
Alto, Pa
H. W. Schaidt
Lonaconing
R. M. Bell
Rockville
Canal Commerce
Stock Exchange
H. H. Hartsock
Cali Lia
Norfolk
Central
Western
Staul
Union i
Union Pac
Tae He Petroleum
Eric Haee
Peeee Ween
Lake “Oh
Hocking Valley
North Western
Terminal
Louisville
Nashville
Ing
Pacific
South Pacific
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