Russian province mob attacks spark Jewish bitterness violence
Reports describe a Kutais quarter massacre amid rising anti Jewish sentiment in Russian provinces. Other items note China declares war on France and French forces in Tonkin. Lord Odo Russell dies after long diplomatic service. Grain yields in Britain and Ireland and Egyptian prisoners held by Mahdi are also mentioned.
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Kutais
China
France
Millot
Tonquin
Foo Chow
Odo William Leopold Russell
Berlin
Great Britain
Ireland
Acre
Cairo
Not crossing Littleton Island cited with ice clogging the route
Greely explains his stance amid criticism noting that the tide between Cape Sabine and Littleton Island resembled a mill race. Heavy ice rendered any crossing attempt impossible. Schrey to be appointed Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting with Commodore rank. Walker dies in Huntsville Alabama after brief illness.
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Greely
Littleton Island
Cape Sabine
Schrey
Leroy Pope Walker
Jefferson Davis
Fort Sumter
Huntsville
Ala
Edwin M. Lewis
Philadelphia
T. Stanley Seckwith
Georgia
John C. Waters
Fenian Organization
Indianapolis
Freeman's Journal
Dublin
Kate Smolsey
Fort Plain
N. Y
Seymour Cooper
Baltimore
Cleveland
Hendricks
Northwest lumbermen meet in Chicago amid slump ruling out mill closures
The Chicago gathering drew an immense attendance with an aggregate capital of 500 million dollars. President Van Shaick urged remedies for the dull lumber market proposing temporary mill closings or reduced cuts next winter. Most favored cutting back, some preferred closing. after debate, closing before November was deemed inexpedient. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia suspected in Jersey cattle herds in Illinois prompted shipment stoppages until after October 1. Financial troubles struck several firms including Warner & Merrill and Graham Lecher & Co. California agriculture totals 1,000,000,000 with about 60 percent to be exported. Marshfield bank Webster County Bank failed amid grain speculation. Lancaster belt company assignment of 67,090. St Joseph druggist W. R. Penick failed with assets about equal to liabilities 75,000. Folger announced 10,000,000 dollars in 3 percent bonds sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbermen of
Northwest
Chicago
van Shaick
Illinois
Epler
Virginia
Warner & Merritt
Philadelphia
Graham, Lecer & Co
California
Webster County Bank
Marshfield
Lancaster
W. R. Penick
St. Joseph
Folger
Political Party Nominations Across States Report
The report notes Democratic and Republican activities including Gen McClellans critique of centralization, Kansas fusion backing Gov Glick, and nominations across Michigan Texas Missouri Ohio and Kansas with anti prohibition lines and temperance camp events. It mentions Mahone Butler ties and Democratic support for Glicks administration.
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New Jersey
Gen. McClellan
Mahone
Blaine
Ben Butler
Virginia
Washington
Butler
Kansas
Topeka
George W. Glick
C. K. Halliday
Eugene Hagan
Hugh V. Gavigan
W. A. Hutman
M. J. Keys
G. P. Smith
W. P. Campbell
T. A. Hurd
Gov. Glick
Capt
E. P. Alien
Congress
Michigan
Charles Stewart
Houston
Texas
Missouri
Greenbackers
Kansas Cty
Nicholas Ford
Wilson Cramer
Jacob Romers
Toledo
Ohio
Frank Hurd
David Preston
Detroit
Prof
Dickey
Pittsburgh
Jonn
Daniel
Maryland
Cuba
N. Y
Gentllemen
Multiple fires and losses mark a period of widespread damage
A string of fires and shipboard accidents causes heavy damage and loss. The Tallapoosa headed to Newport with Secretary Chandler aboard after a collision off Martha's Vineyard. Mills and factories in Augusta, Danville, New Bedford, Cincinnati, and Dover suffered large insured and uninsured losses. The Abdallah stables in Cynthiana burned with about a score of race horses wiped out. Newfoundland storms claim four men and two women, and several boats vanish in St. George's Bay. In Duluth a fire destroyed planing mills and nearby yards, totaling about 150000 with 94000 insured. Independence Missouri reports over four inches of rain in one night and New England endures frosts harming crops.
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Sibley
Augusta
Pearson & Co
Danville
Tarie
New Bedford
Mass
Pollock, Wilson & Sons
Cincinnati
Walter
Dover
Abdallah
Cynthiana
Newfoundland
St. George’s Bay
Little & Simonds
Duluth
Minn
Little, Peck & Co
Cutler & Gilbert
D. E. Little
Independence
New England
Crimes and mobs across towns spark deadly acts
Reports detail lynchings and killings in several states. A Mexican man accused of assaulting a girl near Lincoln is reported to have confessed after mob action. In Texas, an old man suspected of setting wheat stacks was riddled by citizens. Other fatal acts include a shooting over jealousy in Oxford and a store killing in Montpelier. A Lambertville inmate killed himself, and George Clarke was hanged in Dawson for assaulting a white woman.
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Lincoln
Neb
Gatesville
Tex
Jenny Tracy
Oxford
N. Y
William Roberts
Roberts
Clark W. Sanders
Daniel Carr
Montpelier
Lambertville
N. J
Global war talk and labor unrest dominate dispatches
Reports from the Franco Chinese war predict a formal war declaration against France while Admiral Courbet is said to secure key positions before joining with Admiral Lespe to control Min River. Debates rage over Courbet’s actions at Foo Chow and broader European reactions.
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China
France
Courbet
Min River
Bowen
Lespe
Tonquin
Yunnan
Paris
London
Foo Chow
England
le Voltaire
le Temps
Alexandria
Germany
St. Stephens
Dominion
Gresham
United States
Buchtel
Pinkerton
State Department
Mason
Marseilles
Toulon
Northwest
Chicago
Hamilton
Logan
Illinois
de Lesseps
French Geographical Society
Greely
Iowa Republicans Converge at Des Moines Grand Opera House
The Republican State Convention of Iowa convened in Des Moines with Sen. Donnan presiding. Gen. Sherman attended. nominations followed including Frank D. Jackson for Secretary of State and J. L. Brown for Auditor of State. resolutions reaffirm the Chicago platform and Blaine Logan letters.
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Iowa
Grand Opera House
Des Moines
Donnan
Anas
State Central Committee
C. McJunkin
W. P. Wolf
E. C. Per C. Goodale
EC Consigny
Ann John Scott
Mitchell
E. D. Hutchins
Polk
Clark
Gen. Sherman
Frank D. Jackson
Butler County
W. W Usse
W. P. Twombly
van Buren County
J. L. Brown
Lucas County
P. M. Sutton
Marshall County
Smith McPherson
Montgomery
A. J. Baker
Appanoose
G.S. Robinson
Buena
Baker
J. H. Rothrock
Linn
Justice of the Supreme Court
C. C. Nourse
J. N. McKean
Jones
Col
Howard
O. H. Mills
Tama
H. J. Vail
Mahaska
John A. Story
Adair
W. H. Tedford
Wayne
J. D. Holmes
Audubon
J. S. Kelso
Hardin
D. C. Farly
Sac
James G. Blaine
John A. Logan
Connecticut
New Haven
J. A. Tibbets
New London
Henry B. Harrison
Loren A. Cookry
Maj
Charles Russell
L. J. Munson
W. B. Chamberlain
Michigan Democrats at Grand Rapids endorse slate and platform
The Michigan Democratic State Convention at Grand Rapids endorsed six Greenback electors, nominated seven of its own, and appointed officers for joint conference. They adopted a platform criticizing Republican policy, urging economical governance, penal reform, liberal mechanics lien, corporate regulation, and praising Gov. Begole. They thanked the six Democratic Congress members for their service.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
E. F. Uhl
Greenback
Joint Conference Committee
LF Cagne Maynard
Wilkes H. Shake. Eee
James B Blair
Col
George P. Sanford
State
Soto Fale
Pee
Democratic Party of
Iss
United States
Isso
Uni
Ohio
Labora First
Begole
Congress
Democratic Texas State Convention Names Ireland Governor Nominee
The Texas Democratic State Convention in Houston elected William Upton permanent chairman and adopted the platform backing free schools for all children, limiting corporate real estate, and leasing school lands until settlers buy. John Ireland was nominated for governor by acclamation amid enthusiasm with several motions to adjourn defeated. Other officers named include W J Lenin, F R Lubbeck, W C Walch, and John D Templeton.
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Texas
Houston
William Upton
Taplette County
Committee On
Ireland
John Ireland
W. J. Lenin
Red River County
F. R Lubbeck
Galveston
Land Office
W. C. Walch
Travis County
John D. Templeton
Fort
New Jersey Democrats Select McClellan Chairman at Trenton
The New Jersey Democratic convention in Trenton chose Gen. George B. McClellan as chairman and nominated a presidential ticket. The platform pledges support for Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Hendricks, endorsing honest government and administrative reform.
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New Jersey
Trenton
George B. McClellan
Democratic Party
Gianae
Michigan Anti Monopolists nominate slate at Detroit
At a Michigan Anti-Monopoly state convention in Detroit Wildeman Mills of Sanilac was nominated for Governor and five Anti-Monopolist plus eight Greenback electors were to form the ticket. George P. Sanford of Lansing was named for Auditor General and Frank W. Cook of Muskegon for Attorney General.
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Richard F. Trevellick
Detroit
Butler
Ann Arbor
Begole
Anti-Monopoly Party of
Michigan
Wildeman Mills
Sanilac
State Central Committee
Greenback
George P. Sanford
Lansing
Frank W. Cook
Muskegon
Agriculture report notes crop prospects in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin
The Commissioner of Agriculture August report summarizes Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin crops. Indiana wheat quality better than expected with a possible record yield. Drought hurt corn tobacco potatoes and pasture though recent rains improved outlook. Wisconsin shows large excellent corn prospects. spring wheat and barley yield strong. storm damage noted for late harvest.
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Washington
Commissioner of Agriculture
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Fire at Clinton Street Tenement Sparks Terror
Early morning blaze in a five story double tenement at 20 and 22 Clinton Street endangers 14 families totaling 76 people. A girl reading a novel alerted residents saving lives as occupants flee down a single stair. Police guard the lower East Side after threats from a local gang targeting the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clinton Street
East Side
Chicago Justice Whips Thompson Over Disorderly Conduct
Special dispatch from Chicago reports Justice Woodman jailed Thompson for fifty days after disorderly conduct. Thompson later demanded $112, threatening false imprisonment, and was chased from the justice’s office where the judge again struck him with a horsewhip, driving him toward Union street before Thompson escaped.
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Chicago
Thompson
Justice Woodman
Bridewell
Ompson
Louisiana convention backs protectionists and endorses Hunt
The New Orleans convention of Louisiana protected industries declared for protection as a principle. It endorsed Cal ton Hunt Democrat for reelection to the First District and praised Senators Jonas and Gibson. Other state Congressmen were not mentioned. All delegates are Democrats and voted for Morrison’s bill. No political resolutions or presidential endorsements were discussed though most delegates favor Cleveland.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
W. P. Kellogg
Calton Hunt
Jonas
Gibson
Morrison
Cleveland
Mormon Church Leader Seeks Reward in Lewis County Murders
Nashville dispatch reports Elder B. H. Roberts of the Mormon Church says Utah has given no guidance on pursuing the Lewis County murderers. He has petitioned the Tennessee Governor for a reward, but no action has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
B. H. Roberts
Mormon Church
Chattanooga
Utah
Lewis County
Murderous assault ends with suspect found dead on island
Day before yesterday Mrs. Juneman, wife of a local dairyman on Galveston Island, was assaulted. Late tonight the assailant, Richard Flichsig, who had worked for Juneman, was found hanged to a tree.
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Galveston
Tex
Juneman
Richard Flichsig
Flichsig
Odd Clippings Span Far Flung Topics
A miscellany notes diverse items from famine in Yucatan to corn riots, a Mt. Sterling curiosity animal, hail in Colorado, Prof. Gross memorial, skim rail record, a Western editor quote, Scituanna herring fishery value, straws hats, rail passenger class disparity, a Saratoga soap booth, tobacco impact on eyesight.
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Turkey
Yucatan
Cleveland
Mt. Sterling
Ohio
Lone Tree Valley
Colo
J. D. Gross
Camden
N. J
Enland
Saratoga
Prohibition Party Holds Five Day Camp Meeting
A Prohibition camp meeting near Cuba New York runs five days with music and prayer. John P. St John and William Daniel receive nominations for president and vice president. Speakers defend the party stance against liquor traffic and urge unity across states. Committee of Notification includes Frances Willard and others.
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Cuba
N. Y
Grove
John P. St. John
William Daniel
Sue
Soilture
Prohibition Party
Amerca
National Prohtitition Party
Gov. St. John
Daniel
Fice
Maryland
North and West
Aoet
Union of Lands
Union of Hearts
Handa
Samuel Dickey
Michigan
James Black
Pennsylvania
A. A. Hopkins
New York
D. Shelton
Kansas
John Russell
Frances Willard
Ilinois
D. Hastings
Wisconsin
George R. Scott
Mary Woodbridge
Ohio
J. T. Turner
Alabama
Robbery and double murder at Tall Creek boarding house
In Tall Creek Clearfield County an attacker entered a boarding house while four residents slept. A proprietor and his wife were assaulted. the wife died. The intruder found $400 sewn in bedding but missed $9 in a quilt. The assailant then attacked another married couple, breaking their skulls. two survivors were reported with little chance of recovery.
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Bradford
Tall Creek
Clearfield County
Treasury calls 3 percent bonds by numbers totaling ten million
Washington dispatch reports the Secretary of the Treasury has called in specific 3 per cent bonds by original numbers with interest ceasing September 30. The notes include Fifties Nos 307 to 314 and 1 312 to 1 323 for $100, 2 250 to 2 362 for $500, 9 514 to 9 548 for $500, 1 115 to 1 150 for $1 000, 4 009 to 4 024 for $1 000, 10 620 to 11 088 for $1 000, 22 858 to 22 913 for $10 000, and 19 338 to 20 301 for $10 000. Totaling $10,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Secretary of the Treasury
Fragmentary 19th Century Clippings Across Places
Disjointed notes report Mormons colonizing Oneida County and ice water in Norwegian railway cars. London abattoir group contemplates painless death chamber while platinum versus gold values shift. sharks rise in the Hudson, and a Georgia man poisons a melon patch after killing his sweetheart.
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Oneida County
Norway
Europe
Georgia
Michigan Republicans rally behind Russell Alger for governor
At a party convention in Michigan, Gen. Russell A. Alger receives the GOP nomination praise. John K. Boies lauds Cyrus G. Luce for governor, highlighting agricultural leadership and state progress. Alger pledges duty and unity, invoking Civil War memories and a pledge to push Michigan toward victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G
Byron M. Cutcheon
Gen. Alger
Michigan
Genete
Republican Party
Union
Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Tain
Eral Russell A. Alger
Anion Army
Russell A. Alger
Trevellyn Station
John K. Boies
Hudson
Cyrus G. Luce
Stae
Heen
Kingsley
Bingham
Mich
Ituralin
Cyrus G. Lace
Gen
Alger
Editorial Split Rocks New York Independent War
National party HQs reel after New York Independent advances reveal a double‑lead editorial bitterly opposing Grover Cleveland. The paper abandons Cleveland amid scandal denial, urges resignation, and signals Blaine Logan support shifts. Irish‑American Lawrence McDonald backs Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Independent
Grover Cleveland
Twining
Cleveland Buffalo
Dr. Twining
Cleveland
Independent
Ang
Tuer
Lawrence McDonald
Winnd County
Ilinois
Assislature
Blaine
Logan
McDonald
Dietary Reform Views and Medical Cures Cited
A piece argues against rigid diets and dietary rules, praising moderation and skepticism of restrictive regimes. It cites advances in treatment for tumors, ruptures, and fistulas and notes various quotes from newspapers about medical practices and a notable female refusing a traditional "mash."
Mason & Hamlin organs reach 150000th world tally
The Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company reports reaching No 150000 this week in cabinet organs. Since 1854 they average 5000 organs per year, about 100 weekly for 1500 weeks, selling to many countries with sales peaking recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company
Mason & Hamlin
Boston Journal
Prominent Butter Color Advocated by Dairymen
Prominent butter color from Wells, Richardson & Co. of Burlington Vermont is praised by leading dairymen across states. A. W. Cheever of Massachusetts, F. D. Maron of Vermont, and Francis A. Hofman of Wisconsin endorse it as superior to all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
A. W. Cheever
Massachusetts
F.D. Maron
Vermont
Francis A. Hofman
Wisconsin
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