News Briefs: Paris unrest and Franco alliance talks
Health of Mr Parnell improves as anti German protests surge in Paris with police dispersals and arrests. The steamer Asie sinks after a collision near Marseille with passenger drownings. France signs a defensive alliance, pledging support against aggression. London papers rebuke Parliament for press attacks on Parnellites while the Czar shortens seven death sentences to life imprisonment amid reports of nihilist networks anchored in St Petersburg Kiel Vilna and Siberia.
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London
Gladstone
Thunderer
St. Petersburg
Kiel
Vilna
Siberis
Ex Secretary Manning Health Improves
Ex Secretary Manning shows continued health improvement while public notices report several regional appointments and deaths. Queen Kapiolani visits Washington and a special troop review honors her. Notable figures include Carey A Trimble J H Maddox W C De Pauw and Prince Frederick Leopold in Chicago observation.
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Manning
Kapiolani
Sandwich Islands
Prince Frederick Leopold
William
Carl of Prussia
Chicago
Ohio G.O.P. to Hold State Convention in Toledo
The Ohio Republican State Central Committee set the state convention for Toledo on July 27 and 28. President approves Civil Service rules for promotion exams. applies to War Department. Charles J Faulkner elected U S Senator by West Virginia Legislature. Faulkner is 40, Martinsburg native, judge in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Interstate Commerce Commission receives petitions to suspend section 4 from multiple railroads. 44 companies have asked for suspension. Governor Hill signs Saturday half holiday bill for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Toledo
Civil Service Commission
War Department
Charles J. Faulkner
United States
West Virginia
Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Va
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Charles James Faulkner
Congress
France
Buchanan
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Pittsburgh and
Lake Erie
Hill
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission Hears Testimony On Section 4
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in New Orleans, heard petitions and remonstrances on enforcing Section 4 of the act. Shreveport feared local business destruction, while unions and chambers urged enforcement. Railroads and merchants argued potential disruption to trade and rates, with testimony from Memphis, Louisville, and other cities. The two days ended with calls for further data before decisions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Cooley
Shreveport
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Frederick Knowland
New York
Union Pacific Road
The
Cotton Exchange
Louisville, New Orleans and Texas
Memphis
W. Gibson
Board of Trade of
Aberdeen
Miss
Tlinois Central
L Hardy
Queen and Crescent
St Louis
St. Lonia
Vicksburg
Fentress
Ilinois Central
San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass
Mechanics, Dealers and Lumbermen’s Exchange
Washington
Canada
Louisville
Lexington
Little Rock
Newport
Ark
Louisville and Nashville
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
Connellsville
United States
BR. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Trade Review
Interstate Commission
Treasury
London
St. Louis
T. R. Beard
Richmond
Texas
Treasury reads like a financial ledger and crime notes
A Treasury balance sheet shows cash in Treasury, gold and silver holdings, and certificates of debt. Separate items note wage strikes by 13 thousand coke workers, business failures in US and Canada, and a string of legal and criminal events including hangings, shootings, and a congressman’s prison sentence.
Cholera deaths decline. Chile report notes 873 fatalities
Late advices from Chili and Peru say cholera deaths are decreasing with 873 deaths recorded in Santiago by April 2. The New York Produce Exchange reports large weekly declines in wheat and corn supplies. Earthquake shocks disturb New Mexico and surrounding areas, while Canada eyes possible bankruptcy amid talk of a non-intercourse proclamation. USGS plans to gather earthquake data across Arizona by sending questions to local observers.
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Chili
Peru
Santiago
de Chili
New York Produce Exchange
Surveyor General
New Mexico
Congress
General Land Office
Albuquerque
N. M
San Marcial and
Lake Valley
el Paso
Texas
Canada
United States Geological Survey
Arizona
Vancouver mine explosion toll and aftermath in 1900s dispatch
Casualties report 101 white men and 75 Chinese among Vancouver Coal Company workers trapped after a colliery blast. Thirty five bodies recovered. fire under control. Forty seven widows and over one hundred thirty fatherless children. Most imprisoned miners from Cornwall Yorkshire Wales and Nova Scotia. Also notes a Missouri landslide, and Dorsey’s fertilizer works fire with 100000 dollar insurance.
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Nanaimo
British Columbia
Vancouver
Cornwall
Yorkshire
Wales
Nova Scotia
Vancouver Coal Company
London
England
Cliff Cave
Dorsey
Highlandtown
Anarchist Editor Grottkau Convicted in Milwaukee
Paul Grottkau editor of an anarchist paper was found guilty in Milwaukee of inciting to riot. A motion for a new trial was filed. In St Louis the Adams Express messenger George B Fotheringham was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction after the crime occurred outside city limits. Proceedings for Watt and Schwartz seeking a new trial in Morris Illinois allege newly discovered evidence and trial errors.
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Paul Grottkau
Milwaukee
George 8
Fotheringham
Adams Express
St. Louis
Normile
Crie
Linnita
Watt and
Schwartz
Kellogg Nichols
Morris, IL
Winter Hardship Declared Worst For Cattle In Northwest
Recap of various items: Northwest Territories suffer the severest cattle winter since settlement. divers recover from Tasmania wreck off Corsica where jewels worth about 200000 belonged to the maharajah of Jodhpore. Pacific Railroad Commission to examine Union and Central Pacific accounts in Boston Omaha and San Francisco while hearings continue in Washington and Boston.
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Tre
Northwest Territories
Territories
Tasmania
Corsica
Maharajah of
Jodhpore
Pacific Railroad Commission
Boston
Omaha
San Francisco
Union
Central Pacific
Washington
Patl Grotpkal
Milwaukee
Grottkau
Sierra Azul Mountains
Arizona
London Standard
Mexico
France
Senor Armestu
Casino Club
Siecle
Abovrt
Nanaimo
British Columbia
Terror
Amphitrite
Nagy Karoly
Transylvania
Eperies
Hungary
Footheringham
Dim Cummings
Adams Express Company
The
Pinkertons
British Board of Trade
Florida
Atlantic Pacific
Albuquerque
New Mexico
South Carolina
State Farmers’ Alliance of Texas
Moody and Murphy. A Portrait and Biographical Sketch
A Chicago special profiles evangelist Dwight L. Moody's city campaign work ending after four months. He extended services, enlisted Bliss of Boston, formed the Chicago Evangelization Society, and later brought Francis Murphy to lead temperance efforts with thousands attending and 17,000 pledges from the temperance army.
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Chicago
Dwight L. Moody
First Congregational
Evangelist Bliss
Boston
Chicago Evangelization Society
Moody
Francis Murphy
Temperance
Murphy
Farwell Hall
Gospel Temperance Army
D L Moody A Pioneer Evangelist From Northfield to Global Influence
D L Moody born near Northfield Massachusetts February 3 1837. He lost his father at age four and was raised by a devoted Unitarian mother whose faith influenced his later work. He moved to Chicago in 1855 pursued shoe trade and began lifelong evangelistic mission. He helped found North Market Mission Sunday school and led Chicago Young Men's Christian Association efforts. He joined the United States Christian Commission in 1861 aiding soldiers in camps and battlefields. He married Emma C Revell in 1862 and had two children. He built Farwell Hall and led a church that became independent, later serving as President of the YMCA. A new building funded around 200000 rose to support his work. After the 1871 Chicago fire his home and church were destroyed but the North Side Tabernacle replaced them. He continued international evangelism with partner Sankey and remained a tireless and influential preacher.
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Moody
Boston
Chicago
Young Men's Christian Association of
North Market Mission Sunday School
United States Christian Commission
Emma C. Revell
Christian Commission
Farwell Hall
Young Men's Christian Association
North Side
Destruction in Maine as Floods Wreck Mills and Bridges
Bangor Maine reports severe flooding on the Penobscot with bridge piers undermined and dam pumps failed. Water supply cut to about one eighth, rail lines washed out at Stillwater, houses floated, crops delayed, and mills halted across multiple towns including Sangerville and Campbell dam areas.
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Penobscot
Costigan
Kinman
Mattawa
Sangerville
Suse
Haymarket massacre anniversary recalled in Chicago
The May 4 1886 Haymarket riot is reviewed with police actions and casualties. It recounts the bomb blast, firefight, and injuries to officers, plus civilian deaths and the subsequent trial of eight conspirators led by Judge Gary.
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Chicago
Immigration and labor boom drive widespread work demand
The piece details a surge of immigration tied to railroad building and factory labor, with strong demand in mining, lumber, and mining machinery industries. It notes rising wages, new capital in mining firms, and growing labor organization through the Knights of Labor as workers seek better pay and conditions.
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Europe
Great Britain
Northwest
Rocky Mountain Range
Montana
City
Mexico
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Minnesota
Fall River
Providence
Philadelphia
Far West
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tuene
Knights of Labor
Moses Called at Horeb Mount Sinai in Exod 3
The gospel lesson surveys Moses at Mount Horeb Sinai in the wilderness as the Midianites and Jethro frame his early life. It notes Moses’ forty years in Egypt and Midian, the burning bush call, and the mountain’s dual names Sinai and Horeb. It frames God’s calling as patient preparation and faithful service.
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Moses
Egypt
Midian
Ohio swindlers target Buckeye area and other city items
A report from Ohio details a gang posing as Buckeye Manufacturing agents to sell a supposed one third gross Buckeye barrow, leading to scams against James Corbin and others. The piece also notes a fatal fall of William Voss, pension and estate updates for Prof. Price, and various local notices including jail paroles, sheriff change, gypsy queen claim, and school illness closures.
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Clermont County
Buckeye Manufacturing Company
New York
James Corbin
Laurel
Corbin
Buck
Jackson
Williamsburg
William Voss
South Front Street
Columbus
Voss
Hanover
Germany
W. H. Price
Xenia
England
Birmingham
Price
One Hundred and Thirty- First Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Dayton
James Turner
Henry Guckes
Guckes
Miss Missouri Stanley
United States
Evansville
Ind
Missouri
Matilda Stanley
Fassett
Davis
Trenton
Lawrence County
Geo. W. Wilson
Chardon
Geauga County
W. R. Wadsworth
Hubbard
Trumbull County
J. J. Sullivan
Millersburg
Holmes County
T. T. O'Malley
Canton
Stark County
A. F. Quayle
Elyria
Lorainounty
Binkard
Urbana
Champaign County
Wm. A. Smith
Newark
James M. Brown
Licking
A. J. Crilly
Wm. Beltz
Akron
Beltz
Newburg
van Wert
Buffalo
N. Y
John Neiley
Pennsylvania Company
Alliance
Board of Penitentiary Managers
James Camp
Summitt County
Frank Bone
Jefferson County
Charles Scott
Franklin County
Circleville
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Defiance Co. Express
DT. Elmer
the News
Interstate Commerce
Financial and Industrial
TM Navy Pension Fund
Pacific Railroad
Tare
Tee
Cee
Tota
Tate
Tovar
Cai Catin
SOTA
PTA
Total
Peinachat
Cme
SAS Buss
Wes Cash
BR Dewonis
U. S
Axtell
Peter Smith
Tombs
Edgar Bouligny
Colonel Bolton
Joliet
David Burke
Don Ryan
Kingston
Burke
Ryan
Joseph Compton
St Clair County
Alabama
North Carolina
Compton
Jastur
Borren—Choice Creery
Teytilty Park
Wurat
Pateerares
Indianapolis
Brer Capper
Pasi Liberty
CatrLu
Beest
Serene Saree
Moody and Murphy
Dwight Lyman Moody
D. L. Moody
Northfield
Mags
Maine
Bangor
Haymarket
John Banfield
Ward
Desplaines Street
Randolph Street
Mathias J. Degan
Michael Sheehan
George Miller
Nels Hansen
John J. Barrett
Thomas Redden
Timothy Flavihan
Michael O'Brien
Lawrence J. Murphy
Thomas McEnery
Adam Barber
Jacob Hanson
Patrick McNulty
Charles W. Whitney
John F. McMahon
Nich. J. Shannon, Jr
Daniel Hogan
Patrick Hartford
August C. Keller
Joseph Norman
John E. Doyle
Peter Butterly
John H. King
Alexander Jamieson
Arthur Connelly
Charles H. Fink
James A. Brady
Edward Barrett
Timothy Sullivan
Henry F. Smith
Parsons
Fischer
Engel
Lingg
Schwab
Fielden
Neebe
Gary
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Johann Most
Chicago Standard
J. M. Coon
B. C
Mount Horeb
Sinai
Arabian Peninsula
Abraham
Keiurah
Hagar
Keturah
Joseph
Arabia
Gulf of Eyleh
Palestine
Madan
Reuel
Kelel
Petria
Dead Sea
Moab
Red Sea
God
Thermonthis
Lycurgus
Solon
Thales
Pythagoras
Democritus
Plato
Geikie
Israel
Mount
Llore
Horeb
Israel Jareb
Dinai
Horeby
Canon Cook
Jesus Christ
Ohio State News
Wm. Hale
Loyal Legion, Ohio Commandery
Cincinnati
W. T. Sherman
Hayes
Andrew Bacher
Carey
Clarence
New Vienna
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