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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
2
Emigration Commission probe and multiple late 19th century items
Treasury looks into Emigration Commission affairs to curb immigrant swindles. Texas election results show prohibition amendment defeated by over 10 000 votes. Various notes report crimes, trials, and accidents across the United States and Canada, including murders in Georgia and Wisconsin, a bishop rescuing a drowning woman, and legal actions against boodlers and anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Emigration Commission of
New York
Texas
Praem Woorman
Whittier
C. C. Woodman
Danvers
Massachusets
East Saginaw
Michigan
Julius Albrecht
Quincy
Ilinois
Moosey
Zenlou
Glasgow
Best
Ottawa
Canada
Fenian McDermott
Brown
Viscount Doicnant
Montreal
J. P. Farrek
Hudson, Mich
Hudson
Wisconsin
Racine
Danter
Turrer
Missouri
Paige
Schenectady
N. Y
Milwaukee
Dakota
North Dakota
Campbellford
Ontario
Nix
Willliam M. Gigson
San Francisco
Jom D. Spreckles
Knights of Labor
Tur
Rabat
Olympia
Victoria
Sitka
United States Revenue Eartier
Cary. Tienarp Woorak
Macon
Georgia
West
Logansport
Ind
Windy
Reunion of Colored Veterans in Boston and Washington Plan
The colored veterans of the Union army met in Boston and approved resolutions praising the troops and denouncing southern conditions. A permanent organization was discussed with a Washington reunion planned. In New York Fort Edward and Lansingburg incidents ended in tragedy as a mother killed herself and child during a train crash rescue. An Irish man named Conrad J Mooney attempted to blow up a British steamship Queen in New York, but the fire was stopped and he was imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
W. H. Lisue
Lansingburg
Fort Edward
N. Y
Mullin
Conrad J. Mooney
New York
Moones
Mooney
Omnibus Doodle Trial Begins Defense Witnesses In Chicago
In Chicago the omnibus doodle trial moves to the defense phase as witnesses are examined about the defendants good reputations. Several witnesses testify to the defendants character and conduct in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Violent Election Clash in Manchester Kentucky
A Louisville special reports a fierce fight in Manchester Clay County between Democrats and Republicans during a local election. About sixty fought with guns clubs and knives. six men lay dead and several families left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durie
Manchester
Clay County
Louisville
Clay
Kentucky
Cumberland
Jack Hecker
Don White
John G. White
Dale Little
John D. Witte
Congress
Prohibitionist Ticket Nominated in Maryland Convention
In Glyndon Maryland delegates nominated for Governor Summerfield Baldwin of Baltimore Attorney General James Pollard of Baltimore and Comptroller Thomas E Wright of Cambridge The platform calls for disfranchising voters who sell or corrupt votes protections for wage workers against foreign pauper labor arbitration to end labor capital conflict and strong labor state bureau funding Houston reports Texas counties favor anti Prohibitionists as early returns suggest a statewide shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Prohibitionists
Glyndon
Summerfield Baldwin
Baltimore
James Pollard
Thomas E. Wright
Cambridge
Bureau of Labor
Houston
Texas
Prohibition Vote Totals and Civil Service Reform Address
Fort Worth dispatch reports Prohibitionists admit defeat in the state by 15 000 majority while anti Prohibitionists claim 50 000. Sixty one towns give 4 017 majority against prohibition. The Civil Service Reform League met at Newport Rhode Island with George William Curtis re elected President delivering an address denouncing the Democratic party for civil service reform and mildly criticising the President for spoilsman concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Civil Service Reform League
Newport
Rhode Island
George William Curtis
Democratic Party
Treasury Circular Announces Bond Prepayment and Sales
Secretary Farragut announces under Sec 3619 that interest on several U S bonds will be prepaid starting Aug 15 1887 with a 2 percent annual rebate. Coupons may be presented at the Treasury or an Assistant Treasurer. Proposals to sell 4 percent bonds of 1591 will be opened in Washington weekly until further notice. President plans a late September tour through major cities. July saw a cash drop of 6 663 748 and a $4 047 133 rise in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury of the United States
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Fairchild
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Nashville
Atlanta
Earthquake shocks felt across multiple states and regions
An early morning earthquake tremor shook Illinois Indiana Missouri and Tennessee waking thousands in St. Louis and Nashville. Reports note land near Golden Voad Kentucky sunk several feet and residents relocated. Additional shakings were reported in Carbondale Springfield and other Illinois towns Vincennes Indianapolis and more. Liones Bros. & Co protest rail freight rates with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllinois
Missouri
Tennessee
St. Louis
Nashville
Tenn
Golden Voad
Trigg County
Illinois
Carbondale
Springfield
Hillsboro
Vandalia
Elizabethtown
Shawneetown
Decatur
Indiana
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Cuena
Ecuador
Azogues
Canal
Quito
Guaranda
Guayaquil
Liones Bros. & Co
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas and Pacific
Southern Pacific
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Foreign notes and global turmoil shout across seas
British authorities tighten checks at Queenstown as dynamiters and tail twisters may slip through. Reports recount executions near Shanghai, flood and cholera tolls in China and Chili, and mobs destroying telegraph poles amid broad anti tech sentiment. A London medical examination on the Crown Prince signals no grave chord troubles but cautious optimism remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Queenstown
Shanghai
China
Menchow River
Chili
Monanan Mingisz
London
Mackenzie
Baseball News From Chicago and Eastern Clubs
Chicago correspondent reports the White Stockings poised to win a pennant as nine into ten support the team with improved play since Anson and Spalding reshaped the squad. Boston struggles away from home while Philadelphia and New York gain strength. Detroit remains top rival with Wolverines spending $3,000 on new players Gruber Beatin and Kinson joining the mound and battery corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Spalding
Capt. Anson
Messrs
Anson
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit
Ch Cagos
Sullivan
Pfefer
Clarkson
Baldwin
Burns
van Haltren
Williamson
Pfeffer
Glasscock
Petter
Ryan
Kelly
Hornung
Kittsburgh
Indianapols
Washington
Othr
The
Wolverines
Gruber
Hartford
Conn
Lab
Beatin and Kinson
Crack Battery
Allentown
Briody
Weidman
Con Cregan
Anthony Pistol Case Stirs Leavenworth Police Court
In a Leavenworth Kansas Police Court session Anthony tied to Bond and Kond case details. At 5 oclock a dramatic moment unfolded as Colonel D. Lt. Anthony editor of the Vimes faced charges of carrying a concealed weapon. The Prosecuting Attorney sought court permission to open a parcel. Judge Hunter declined. Colonel Anthony then rose and said he had refused the right of the Prosecuting Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Anthony
Bond
Kond
D. Lt. Anthony
the Vimes
Quaker Pistol Exhibit Shocks Crowd At Trial Scene
A speaker presents a makeshift quaker-pistol to a riled crowd while discussing rights of witnesses and examination of a package. The lead pipe about five inches long with a bow drew loud laughter as expectations of a horse-pistol fade and order slowly returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Public Debt Shows Sharp Monthly Decrease
United States debt fell by nearly five million dollars in a monthly review. Treasury figures issued show total debt at about 1.681 billion with cash items and reserves adjusted. The report details interest bearing and non interest bearing components, and notes available for debt reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Monroe
le Csbis Nice Cevssiecegeses
G.cs Én Cavoseaauen
Scacceue
Drought Ravages Vast Farmland Across Nation
The Tribune notes a severe drought spreading through the Mississippi Valley with streams dried up and wells empty. Cattle graze doomed cornfields as heat wilts crops and water hoarding intensifies as residents face scarce rain and shrinking yields in a long hot season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Telegram
the Tribune
Noraine
Veterans association rebukes G A R over St Louis visit
Gen Rosecrans received resolutions from Charles Whitehead of the National Veterans Association repudiating G A R utterances during the St Louis encampment and praising President Cleveland for vetoing the dependent pension bill. Cleveland welcomed the veterans' stance and Rosecrans delivered the resolutions to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Rosecrans
Charles Whitehead
National
Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army
Rpublic
St. Louis
Grand Army of the Republic
Black
Penson
Gen. Rosecrans
Cleveland
National Veterans’ Association
Whitehead
Simeoni the Cardinal Who Interceded for Dr McGlynn
Biography of Giovanni Simeoni born 1810 in Paliano. roles include Auditor in Madrid 1817, Prefect of Studies in Rome, Prothonotary Apostolic, and long service in the Propaganda. He was created Cardinal in 1875 and served as Secretary of State under Pius IX until 1876 with later appointment as Prefect of Propaganda by Leo XIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal
Dr. McGlynn
Giovanni Simeoni
Paliano
Palestrina
Madrid
Rome
Pontifical Lyceum
Roman Seminary
Holy Roman and Universal Inquisition
Ecumenical Council of the Vatican
Simeoni
Commission of Oriental Churches and Missions
Pius IX
Cardinal Antonelli
Poniff
Cardinal Franchi
Leo XIII
Cardinal Simeoni
Propaganda
Colonel Long the Distinguished Traveler Appointed Consul General
Colonel Long also known as Charlie Tong of New York a famed Central African traveler was born in Princess Anne Maryland 45 years ago He served as Lieutenant Colonel on the Khedive of Egypt staff and later led staff to General Gordon He traced the Nile to its source met King M Tse and aided Egyptian authority in Nubia and the Niam country after civil war service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Charles Charlie Tong
New York
Princess Anne
Long
Tenited States Army
Khedive of Eagot
OC. G. Gordon
Gordon
Nile
Mediterranean
M'Tse
Sbedtive
Henry M. Stanley
Egypt
Ile
Niam
Election in Kentucky Democrats Sweep State Ticket
The Democratic state ticket won decisively with a Louisville majority around 2,000 and gains over last election. Labor and Prohibition votes were smaller than expected. The city elected a solid Democratic legislative slate, while local option was defeated by a large margin. Statewide returns imply a Democratic majority of 25 000 to 35 000, and the Legislature will elect a U S Senator in January to succeed Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United Stats
Beck
Mrs General Logan's Painful Injury in Washington
Surgeon General Hamilton assisted by Manning Logan and Major Lucker reset Mrs John A Logan's fractured shoulder blade and elbow after discovering misaligned knitting. The operation succeeded and she rests in quiet pain with no ill effects reported from the inhaled substance. An immense migration from central Russia threatens an agricultural crisis as peasants and farmers move westward. The government plans to intervene. Channels H Reep, ex Prosecuting Attorney of Chicago, declared insane in New York suffering from melanch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Manning Logan
Ma.or Lucker
John A. Logan
Western
Sibesia
Central
Russia
Channes H. Reep
Chicago
York
Trade figures show rise in imports and exports for year
The Bureau of Statistics reports fiscal year changes from the prior year with imports increasing from 423 to 455 million dollars and free merchandise imports rising from 212 to 254 million. Domestic exports grew from 2.6 to 7.0 million and imported exports held near 13 million, while the excess of exports over imports fell from 4.0 to 2.4 million, with detailed class shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Special
Bureau of Statistics
Horses Scent Indians on Arizona Trail in 1882
In autumn 1882 the narrator and an army officer ride a Whte Mountains detachment range near the San Carlos Indian Reservation. The pair’s horses shy at an Apache buck and two squaws observing from a cliff, later revealed as a nut gathering party. The horses’ keen senses warned them of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.eer
Offcer
Miners’ Horses Vick and Dick Famous for Tricks Near Tucson
A group of miners near Tucson keeps two horses, Vick and Dick, as lively characters. Dick directs Jim, they graze by the cabin at night, and both horses mock the owners by running when bridles are sought. They return to work all day and even eat table scraps from nose bags, including soup and chow chow pickles, endearing Dick to the miners who name a top mine The Old Dick after him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Jim
First Ice Cream Mention Tied to Washington Inauguration
The 1759 New York festivities after George Washington's first inauguration featured ice cream as part of the treats. Dolly Adams, noted as a social luminary, is credited with preparing or suggesting the dessert, which boosted her social standing as the confection caused a sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City
New York
Dolly Adams
Pilsburg
Diepath
Canvassing the Poles and Odd Weather Notes
Nordenskjold plans a South Pole expedition while literature recalls the Norwegians and hopeful illusions about polar feats. A Danish observer notes houseflies bearing parasites under wings and milking customs in May Day parades. Despair follows excessive hope as realities bite.
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McDonald
State’s
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Dr. St. John
McGarigle
McGurgle
Charles L. Frey
Curcaco
W. J. McGarigle
St. Catharines
James Baxtir
McGarigl
Prorta
Craig
Illinois Supreme Court
Wren
Walker
Herr GroTrKac
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St. Anthony
Green Bay
Wis
H. Rohr & Sons
August Delforge
Frank
Joseph
John B. Holbe
John Biemerer
George Huber
Henry Seifert
P. W. Faunteleroy
Block Island
R. I
Miller
United States Supreme Court
Brooks
Maxwell
Cr. Arthur Presier
Southern Hotel
Baxter Comlaint
Staries
Toronto Globe
Politics
Farrourly
Treasury
Market Reports
Willar
Othea
ST al Puni
New Mess
Carrie
Ouis
Wurar
Pouk Mesa
Castle Perenne
Peter Tensons
Renee See Rereenen
Cserenerernee
Bureep Tip
Jordan
Washington Telegram
Navy Pension
Pacific Railroad
TOCA
Nter
Deverxe
Total& Debt
Spesesce
Ay Hye
Total
Cattie
Cleveland and the Veterans
Towa
Simeons
Colonel Long
Story
Nordenskjold
Ann
Soudernskjold
Lord de
France
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