Multiple 1885 incidents noted across cities and countries
A long list of 1885 events includes deaths from accidents and murders in New York Philadelphia and Bath Maine. Notable items mention a Baltimore street suicide by a rejected lover, a Western railway bond sale, and a murder in Virginia. Economic notes cover Bessemer steel improvements and broad mercantile failure totals. Regional items cite fisheries losses in Gloucester and Indian affairs in the Northwest Territory.
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William ProraixcHam
New York City
Chotsa
Benjamin Burton
Newport
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Zachariah Chaffee
Canonchet
Aprigie
Narragansett Pier
Sprague
Johnson
Brooklyn
William Thurston
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Pittsburgh
Beckwith
Hudson
N. Y
Raneed
Daniel Wilkinson
Lawrence
Bath
Maine
Thomaston
Wengon
New York
Wyoming County
Adams
New Haven
Yale
Princeton
Miss Kats Field
Plainfield
N. J
Hobart
Chili
Montreal le Monde
I Fur Meine Mayer Beauregrand
Canadian Pacific Company
Maritime Provinces
St.ohn
Halifax
United States
Bradstreet
Wall Street
Battleford
British Northwest Territory
Interlway Company
Montreal
Ifax
Coast Survey
Baroy
Lorme
China
John Self
Ottawa
London
Tenant Favors Eviction Trigger Fatal Attack in Edgefield
A disputed eviction in Edgefield County South Carolina escalated into a deadly shooting when Robert Jones killed Edward Presley 80 and mortally stabbed his son Charles after being ordered off the land Jones fled to the jail later attempts to escape and a fire broke out in the jail yard injuring others in a related disturbance at Quitman and nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield County
South Carolina
Robert Jones
Edward Presley
Charles
Edward
Jones
Quitman
Treasury officials expose waste and crime in scattered reports
The Second Comptroller of the Treasury cites improper payments for portraits and forged stamps, a murder in Washington involving Louis Sommerffeld, and a series of liquor-dealer counts across Iowa Kansas Maine and Illinois. Special agents note fence removals and shifting regulatory enforcement while tax data show changes in liquor and brewer dealer totals by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Philip 8. Wales
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Louis Sommerffeld
Washington
Gottffeld Eisenbaum
Land Office
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Ted Tindhi
Tlinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Senatorial Selection Amid Ballots and Shifts in Oregon
Mr J Hippie Mirchent won a United States Senate seat on the third ballot in Oregon by a narrow party deal offering 17 Democratic votes to back MicVeland’s administration. The May at home vote in Toa this year neared 80 000. Clerk Hicoins pursues the Sergeant-at-arms post in the House with Higgins resisting change under Secretary Manning’s guidance.
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Gittle
Chicago
Illinois
Montana
Kreet
Pieaan
Joux Bowman
East St. Louis
Frank Bowman
Germany
Bowman
Attica
N. Y
Erie County Infirmary
Sandusky
Ohio
St. Paul
Emmetsburg
Iowa
United States
Salt Lake City
Feder
Plumb
John Burnside
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Burnside
Sam Jones
Louis
Centenary Church
Samuel Small
Sterling R. Holt
Ilinois
Schaefer
Slosson
Vignaux
J. Hippie Mirchent
Oregon Atnre
MicVeland
Toa
Hicoins
Turkey Protest Note to Great Powers on Servian Invasion
A Turkish note to major powers protests Serbia’s alleged invasion actions in the region. It asserts Turkish concerns over regional stability and calls for a diplomatic solution. The communication frames the issue as a violation of sovereignty and urges restraint by all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turrkeey
Great Powers
Errect
Minhla captured. Balkan battles and political bustle unfold
Forces in Barmah seize Minhla, open route to Mandalay with four killed and twenty seven wounded. Bulgarian troops withdraw from Eastern Roumelia as Prince Alexander acts. Servian losses reportedly triple Bulgarian official tallies amid reports of ambulances bayoneted in Sofia. A Belgian dispatch cites intervention talk over Balkans bloodshed while Irish political tension grows with Parnell manifesto and Camberwell by election news.
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Barmah
Minhla
Mandalay
Frente
County
K Terrible
Slivnitza
Alexander
Bulgaria
Nning
Princ Alexander
Sfittandnt
Roumelia
Sofia
Bokhara
Geaseet Uerson
Camberwell
Helen Taylor
Parnell Party
Great Britain and Ireland
Erin
Nationalists
Ireland
Delisante
Treland
Londo
Eye
Balkans
Mint and Army Reports Highlight Gold Silver and Defense
The annual Mint Director report covers gold bullion imports exports and domestic production with figures on redeposits and coinage. Military defense notes from Gen Newton outline harbor torpedo needs and repair scopes for coastal fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newuai
Easopets Fe
Newton
Annual of the Commissioner of Customs Summary
The annual report for the Commissioner of Customs shows that in the fiscal year ended June 3 15, accounts from various sources were settled in his office totaling 153 377 9 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Customs
Signal Officer reports on telegraph and field train drills
The Signal Service discusses improving visual signaling and field train handling. It notes Lt Greely and his officers for skill and caution, praising their health and safety of the party. The commentary recalls earlier warnings and stresses usefulness to science despite some critic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anw
Greely
Fiscal year report figures for the Fifth Auditor's office
The Fifth Auditor's report shows a service total of 440,209 dollars and consular service expenses of 70,141 dollars. Fees received totaled 791,565 dollars, with a slight excess of fees over costs amounting to 78 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConniville
Postoffice Department
Pacific Railroads
Fickhoff
The
Rochester Paymaster General Report on Army Pay Reform
The paymaster general’s report advocates changes in allowances and mileage payments to officers and enlisted men, proposing a fixed route based disbursement to cover incidental expenses. It notes 92 non commissioned officers and privates placed on retired list and urges legislation for new monthly allowances in place of clothing and retirement pay. It also discusses potential reductions within the current force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Feugtal
Mentary
Winety
Rochteeter
Paytaster Gepietal
Adjutant General Dram Seeks Army Reform and Prison Reform
In his annual address to the Secretary of War Dram highlights obsolete arms in state militia stores and at state armories. He urges better disposal strategies and notes proposed pay scales for artisans. He endorses a new army ration edition and points to Fort Leavenworth prison size and work value, plus clerical staffing challenges in army forms.
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Dram
Fort Leavenworth
Revenue Marine Service Report Highlights Vessel Inspections
The Revenue Marine Service board and inspect 2 444 merchant vessels with 1 425 found violating laws and seized or turned to authorities. Distress aid assisted 274 vessels with 2 542 people aboard and vessel value around 600 dollars. Sixty persons were saved from drowning as the service aided quarantine efforts against cholera yellow fever and smallpox with state and national co operation. The annual cost of conducting the service was 19 257 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Marine
Corwin
Sanom
Atlantic
The General Ends Annual Report on War's Domestic Affairs
The General closes his annual review detailing domestic affairs and broad wartime measures. He outlines key commands and general transactions affecting the home front and military administration.
Powell reports progress in sixth annual survey year
The Geological Survey presents the sixth annual report by Prof J W Powell. It notes steady progress in the United States survey during the fiscal year and includes a table of work by region such as Massachusetts and New Jersey with noted figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Lote
iscourt-Kanene
Steamboat Inspection Service Fiscal Report Highlights Losses
The Supervising Inspector General reports for the year ending June 30 show totals for vessels inspected and tonnage, with 1885 life losses: forty seven passengers and eighty six employees. The record notes a rise in fatalities per steamship compared with earlier years and comments on passenger travel safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Inspection Service
Supervis Inspector General
Ima
Isil
Smt
Internal Revenue Report Shows Falling Receipts and Exports
The annual report by Commissioner Miller notes a decrease in fiscal year internal revenue receipts ending June 30 1885, with total tax collections around 122 510 a large drop from the prior year. It highlights Illinois leading with 23 075 865, Kentucky 14 342 475, New York 13 823 645, and Ohio 12 565 516 in collections while Canada totals were minimal.
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Silvnitza
Bulgariatis
Aledo Ander
Porte
St. Petersburgh
Russia
Belgrade
Dragotian
Brasoik
Pernik
Lavar
Rerviasa
Commissioner of Internal Révenué
Jntte
Hirate McKay
W. H. Hujset
William W. Carter
Thomas M. Kirkpatrick
Vienna
Dvsois
Pennsylvania
Sabula
James McGraner
William Campbell
Piper
Renesatl Ts Fointe Hick
Chattanooga
Tenn
Honties County
Ohio
Millerburg
Hanfield
Isets
Kaine
Millersburg
London Times
Calcutta
Orissa
Moorshedabad
Haddon
Chicago
Cummings
Calument Iron and Steel Company
Couny
Gailers Union
Tur Congressional
Pittsburgh
Tur
Andrew H. Ward
Boston
Charlestown
Mass
Newton
Barnes
Fairmont
W. Va
Illinois
Thielman
Finesboro
Germany
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Bacoé
Canada
Inoa Ee
Commodore Harmony urges navy yard repairs and budgets
Commodore Harmony presents estimated expenditures for repairs and improvements at army and navy yards, citing deteriorating wharves and buildings. The report aligns with Congress policy and notes a need for more funding despite previous meager appropriations, highlighting Mare Island as a key yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harmony
Bisel
Congress
Mare Island Yard
Natural gas prospects in Ohio eyeing the Trenton and Berea
Prof Edward Orton of Ohio State University explains natural gas hopes in Ohio. He notes the Trenton limestone and Berea grit as key sources, with large supplies from these horizons though Berea does not reach Columbus. He cites the State House yard well as an unreliable test and says local drilling will continue with shared costs to avoid heavy taxes.
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The
Columbus Times
Orion
State House Yard Dome
Mother Earth
Times
Edward Orton
Ohio State University
Orton
Trenton
Ohio
Berea
Ohio Valley
Pittburgh
Findlay
Columbus
State House
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Defiance County Express
D. T. Elmer
Business Directory
Bere Wwonderiy
R. Levi Colby
Martin * Truble
Michael Gorman
Abram Razor
Job Enzlich
Albert Gerry
B. W. Blazie
H. Schoonover
F. M. Thompson
J. F. Deatrick
Karst
Clinton and
Third Streets
Milton
Orcutt
Ralston’s Block
Court House
Defiance
W. C. Travis
Ofice
Krotz & Mors
Clinton
First Streets
Henry Hardy
Wolsifer Block
D. &. Harris
Ohn
P. Cameron
Barris & Cameron
Stone Front
Oho
Charles E. Bronson
LAW Real Estate
Harley Bro’s
Ohkie
T. Sutphen
Ttorney
Peice
Wolsiffer
Frank W. Knapp
Mercs
Orzheimer
J. I. Hale
OHTO
Karst @Tenzer
Perry Street
Wabash Depot
H. Lindenberger
Baltinorr
R. Brown, Baker
Fourte
R. T. Potterf
L. Blanchard
Undertaker
Fifth Sts
Willams Undertaking Rooms
American Union Sewing Machine
G. E. Williams
Smw
Fancy Steam Dye Works
F. Heitzwable
Op Perry Street
May "Sly
H. Gherke
Warren and
Grant Sts
2D Ward
Corwin & Kiser
Eureka
CHE
Beardsley’s Gallery
L. E. Beardsley
L. Scott
A-Martin
Bureaus
D. Widmer & Son
Jackson Street
Wabashad B. & O
Cincinnati
Toledo
Carlings
Star Bakery
Widmer & Son
Kmxuanp
Bank Atlays
al Prbatly
Wi Tribe
Joseph C. Mackin
Chio
Joliet Penston Hanchett
Hayes
Aed
Mary Grvcarist
Baltimore
William Dugdale
Dugdale
St Mary
M. L. Shepherd
New York Central Road
Buffalo
Waldo
Florida
Hammersly
Campbell County
J. B. Jones
Richmond
North Carolina
American Humane
Lion
Northwest
United
York
White
Inter
ST. Louis
Rene Oseneeee
Eereoen Serentonnete
Governeet Bureaus
Fne
Min
Sheridan
Jeanes Kitbalt
Staten OF Assay
San Francisco
Meas
Preccor Estates
Ces
Tate Ince
Tate
Nike
Rao
Secret Service
Itt
Anata Tepet
Solas Rosony Eeeane Et
the Postal Service
the Signal Service
Bureau of Statistics
Tea
Canvia
Siomber
Militia
Revenet Marine Servier
the Geological Survey
Whisky and Tobacco
Miller
Navy Yards
Commodore Harmony
Heport
Ballston, N
Huon Gitmax
Manchester
England
Supreme Court
Geo. S. Peters
Board of Managers
Young Folke
Park Terrace
Stone Lick Creek
Joseph Burkle
Niagara Skating Rink
Bellaire
Kate St. John
J. H. Mitchell
Yellow Springs
Court of Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Peter Grieves
Baltimore and Ohio
Newark
Ohio Penitentiary
A. Schilling
Dayton
Kornfeld
Benton
Cambridge
Parker Cahal
Ripley
Snd
Edward Gray
William Barker
Cleveland
Hocking Valley
W. P. Read
State Association of County Auditors
Germay
Somercille Journal
Gesveee Mart
L'fe
Rane Remar
Wrregisteres Rieke
Lornie McEnsTer
Sean Seale Etapa
Ohio State News
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