Washington notices and Indian schools update in weekly briefing
Secretary Folger announces August 22 as the redemption day for United States bonds with 5 million dollars payout at the Treasury. Inspector Haworth reports progress on Industrial Indian schools, with new Chilocco building finishing by October and capacity for 10,250 pupils nationwide. Reports include Corea minister’s residence hardships, postal notes rollout, labor union activity, insolvencies, and various regional incidents across the nation.
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Washington
Folger
United Ites
Treasury Department
Department
Ior
Hawanth
Chilsocco
Indian Territory
Lawrence
Kas
Genoa
Neb
Haworth
Foor
United States
Corea
State Department
Congress
Europe
New York Post Office
End of the long telegraphers strike in 1880s era
Reports from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Washington detail the collapse of the telegraphers strike led by Master Workman Campbell. Many operators apply for Western Union positions, with dozens accepted while others vow to return or be blacklisted. Secret sessions, officer telegrams, and local reactions mark the lull in hostilities.
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Battle of
Bennington
Jessie Town
Stockwell
St. Albans
Albany
New York City
The
Brotherhood
John Corcoran
Mont Clair
N. J
Iith
New Yonk
Campbell
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Western Union Company
Prrrsucnan
John Campbell
Mond
Rowe
Hughes
Campbells
Carcado
Ulrich Hall
Morris
Cipy
Cleveland
St. Louis
Citi
Cabell’s
Assembly
MNC
Executive Committee of
New York
Meneius
Howard
Lager
Western Union
Jones
Destructive fires blot Kimball House and Vineyard Haven
The Kimball House in Atlanta burned to the ground after a 4 30 a.m. blaze. Guests were awakened by staff and two young men aiding evacuations. suspicions of arson linger. In Vineyard Haven Martha’s Vineyard a Baptist Church fire sparked a major town blaze destroying cottages and stores. total losses likely over 200000 dollars with many homeless.
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Kimball House
Atlanta
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Atlasts
Aus
South
Seville
Charles Slider
Phil Green
Theonstitution
Gate City Bank
L. J. Hill
Welborn Hill
Ed McCandless
H. J. Kimball
Robert Toombs
John Rice
Joseph B. Thompson
Gate City National Bank
Harrison & Bro
John B. Daniel
Son
Gaza City
Martha’s * Vineyard
James Davie
R. Wwer
J. H. Lambert
The
Baptist Church
Luce Bros
Lynch Law Mob Hangs Two Murderers at County Jail
Atlanta dispatch reports a mob executed Joe Fulford and Harry Bradley after a brutal murder of Fulford’s wife. The two black men and accomplice Reuben Robertson confessed, a coroner’s jury filed murder charges, and a preliminary trial left them held. Local sentiment praised the lynching as justice for a string of nearby female deaths. Folger notes in Worthington that the economy remains conservative with thrift growing in the Northwest amid Wall Street dullness and local industry troubles.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Joe Fulford
Miller County
Harry Bradley
Fulford
Reuben Robertson
Spring Creek
Court House
Lynch
Express Agent Killed and Western Coach Robbed of 3200
A Wells Fargo & Co stage between Riverside and Pioneer was halted by masked robbers who fired on the driver. Express messenger John Collins was killed and a passenger wounded as robbers secured 3200 dollars from the coach. The bandits fled after forcing surrender. some perpetrators termed as Beath from Chuorofom. Also noted is a teen, Lillie A Van Voort, who died after dental anesthesia. Dakota’s new Capitol at Bismarck construction begins.
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Van
McMichaels
Schuyler
Sccurxing
Briggsville
W. 8
Ashby
Samuel Sorlars
Ohio
Caldwell
Anthony Roski
Detroit
Joux. H. Wincut
Lancaster
Fink
Rushville
Ind
William Garwood
Lexington
Mich
A. Bierman
Democratic State Central Committee of
Minnesota
W. W. McNair
Eclipse Lubricating Oil Company
Franklin
Davin Gatlvr
Plainfield
Conn
Connecticut
Grerce W. Bromley
Osceola
Philadelphia
Arcus Istor Roger Repe Vaccan Catholic
New South Wales
Liverpool
Wixi Wirt Sykes
United States
Cardiff
Olive Logan
Paris
Hue
Peyron
Marine
Tonquin
France
Annam
Fronence
A. T
Wells, Fargo & Co
Riverside
Pioneer
John Collins
Famous Swimmers and Channel Feats Through History
A survey of long distance swimming legends from England and beyond, tracing early ten mile races on the Thames to Captain Mat Webb and Willie Beckwith. It notes rivals like Harry Gurr, Fred Beckwith, Harry Coulter, and Captain Webb, alongside myths about Louis Napoleon’s aid and Cavis's contested Dover Calais run. The piece reflects on the dangers, skills, and inspirational value of channel swimming and floating as a life-saving skill.
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Matthew Webb
Leander
Lord Byron
Hellespont
Fred Beckwith
Harry Gurr
Captain Webb
E. T. Jones
Mr. Wood
Huddersfield
Teddington Locks
Thames
Woot
English Channel
Napoleon
Gurr
Calais
Louis Napoleon
Hanlan
England
Harry Coulter
Coulter
Mat. Webb
Willie Beckwith
Ernest von Schoening
Locust Grove
Webb
Fred. Cavis
Dover
New York
Pions
Swiftn H
Notable Eulogies and Literary Anecdotes Across Times
A collection of brief notices on notable figures: Elijah Cole of Northville the “Giant of the North Woods” dies at seventy. Samuel Francis Smith author of “My Country, ’tis of Thee” lives in Newtown Center at seventy-four. Senator Hale’s legal fortune and his wife’s wealth. Isaac Adams dies at Sandwich at eighty-one. the last living member of the signing the Proclamation painting group. Ouida advocates copyright treaty with the United States. Chicago Tribune profile of Charles A. Dana. Dr. Oliver S. Taylor of Auburn completes a century with perfect health. Rev. Newman Hall’s Come to Jesus translated widely. Bayard Taylor on Hawthorne’s eyes and Victoria’s fear of Gladstone’s gaze.
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Elijah Cole
Northville
N. Y
North Woods
Muel Francis Smith
Newtown Center
Mass
Eugene Hale
Boston Post
Isaac Adams
Adams Power
Sandwich
N. H
Carpenter
Montgomery Blair
Louisa de la Ramee
Ouida
London Times
United States
England
Charles A. Dana
New ‘UN
Chicago Tribune
Oliver S. Taylor
Auburn
N.Y
Dartmouth College
N. ¥. Post
Newman Hall
Jesus
Mr. Hall
Ivy House
Chicago News
Bayard Taylor
Hawthorne
Gladstone
Queen Victoria
Humorous Snippets From 19th Century Columns
A collage of quips and witticisms from period papers featuring clergy addresses, marriage fortunes, childhood mishearing, and social jests. Bits include a Boston girl’s take on overalls, a plumber's tale of perpetual bills, bagpiper serenades, and a humorous exchange about shoes and race.
Blinkers in Horses Cause Debate on Eye Safety
The article questions why horses wear blinkers, arguing they are useless and ugly and may harm eyesight. It notes the eye is a beautiful feature revealing health and emotion, and suggests blinkers may be abandoned as the bearing rein falls out of favor, a shift seen as beneficial to both horse and driver.
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Detroit Post
John Bull
Tam
Ella Wheeler
Norristown Herald
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