Fires Blacken Mills and Wreckers Strike Rail Line
A bundle of incidents from New York to Pennsylvania includes a $50,000 fire destroying Chenango Valley and Carey mills, a $75,000 breach verdict against New York West Shore and Buffalo Road, a forceful boarding and assault on contractor C. F. Dacey in Wellesley, and heavy labor strife. Snow in New Hampshire, the death of James Wormley in Boston, and a Brooklyn blaze destroying property are noted alongside railwreckers near Kinderhook and a $1,000 reward. The governor faces a boisterous encounter with Samuel Boong seeking clemency for Byron Fairbanks, with Boone later assaulting the governor. Mills closures in Fall River and Allentown layoffs amid wage cuts, plus barbed wire firm wage reductions, are reported, and drought in Shenandoah limits water to a few quarts daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dickinson
N. Y
Chenango Valley
Carey, Nash & Ogden
New York
New York, West Shore
Buffalo Road
C. F. Dacey
Wellesley
Mass
Dacey
Boston
New Hampshire
James Wormley
Wormley
Washington
United
Plymouth Street
Brooklyn
Bexton & Richer
New Haven
Baston
Boston and Albany
Kinderhook
Davis
Samuel Boong
Elmira
Cleveland
Byron B. Fairbanks
State
Hallowe'en
Boone
Albany
G.h.houghton
Fall River
H. H. Fisher
Allentown
H. B. Scott & Co
Pittsburgh
Shenandoah
Violence at polling sites sparks deadly clashes in Cincinnati
A wide stretch of election day affrays across Cincinnati left two or more dead and many wounded as gunfire tore through crowds. The era’s conflicts included a fatal duel between George Swann and James Kelly, corrupt vote counts in Wisconsin, a lynching in LaCrosse, and a fatal shooting of F A Burton during a Republican procession. Other incidents reported: a train wreck near Batavia with fatalities, fires in Montague and Foster Station, a Cincinnati clothier failure, and a Chicago theater debut by Miss Margaret Mather. Police officer Gorman died from election riot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George Swann
James Kelly
Kelly
Swann
Grand Jury
Minn
Tre
Mitchell
LaCrosse
Central Pacific
Lawrence
Kan
Patrick Hart
John Malcom
Wis
F. A. Burton
Blaine and Logan Club
Scotty
J. N. Thompson
Perrysvile
Ohio
Mansfield
Escap
Howard Kerns
Northwestern
Winnebago
Cincinnati and Eastern Narrow
Batavia
Montague
Mich
French
Foster Station
Bamberger & Co
Chicago
McVicker
Margaret Mather
Daily Press
Macbeth
Charlotte Cushman
Gorman
Ville
New Albany
Putnamville
Ind
Ohio Central
Buckeye Creek
Leavenworth
Richard Waddy
Beltrami
CuicaGo
Drought, emigration, telegraph battles and accidents across states
A Salisbury man is declared insane and placed under conservatorship as drought harms crops and cattle. South Carolina invites 1000 colored people to emigrate to California with wages deducted for transport. Baltimore and Ohio telegraph rights clash with Western Union over pole placement, Texas courts favor B and O on grounds of competition. Augusta factories reopen at reduced capacity after shutdowns. A boiler explosion in New Martinsville kills two and injures five. A Shelbyville man confronts a rival, firing shots that threaten murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixper Hastings
Salisbury
South Carolina
California
New England
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Texas
Baltimore and Ohio
Texas Pacific
Gould
Augusta
New Martinsville
W. Va
Evisan Kirk
Shelbyville
Robert Clark
Clark
Red
Congressman Evins Dies After Spartanburg Shooting
A report states Congressman John H. Evins died in Spartanburg after an incident involving a man named Kirk who fired buckshot and shot himself near Evins. The event prompted an investigation and mourning across political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
John H. Evins
Spartanburg
8. C
Canadian Hay Exporters Told Duties Refund Soon
The Secretary of State in Washington informs Canadian hay exporters that $1,000,000 collected as duties will be refunded at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Washington
Blaine Campaign Tour Across Michigan and Indiana
A detailed itinerary follows Mr Blaine and party from Grand Rapids Oct 16 through Michigan Indiana. It covers stops at Holland St Johns Owosso Muskegon East Saginaw Lansing and Bay City with large rallies and tariff debates. Prominent speakers include Gov Cleveland Gen Sigel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blaine
Grand Rapids
Mich
Holland
St. Johns
Owosso
Blaine
Greatings
Muskegon
East Saginaw
Fmst
Ridgewood Park
Cleveland
Hendricks
McClellan
Waller
Connecticut
Pattison
Pennsylvania
McLane
Maryland
Abbott
New Jersey
Randall
Hewitt
Cox
Jonas
Louisiana
Wallace
Franz Sigel
Buarxe
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Detroit
Michigan
Eanviet Conger
Judge Marston
Menane
Plymouth
Stark
Howe Fowlerville
Williamstown
Lansing
Albany
New York
Coll
Lamont
Poughkeepsie
Hamilton Fish
Barnum
Gorman
Grace
Eugene Kelly
Cleveland Refused A Public Es and Was Driven Directly To Hisotel
Academy of Music
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
John Kelly
Tammany
Bay City
Gen
Fremont
Senator Palmer
Flint
United States
Lapeer
Pontiac
Port Huron
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Clem Studebaker
Milburn Chapel
Walker
Phelan
Angela
St. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame University
Father Walsh
J. Blaine
Boston
Belva Lockwood
Mother Hubbard
Illinois
William M. Tilden
Congress
Buffalo
John M. Farquhar
Chicago
Various N_ Prominent Failures and Incidents Across North America
Barner Bros of Streetsville Ontario failed for 200000. Wolf Bros Toronto assigned with liabilities 90000. James Campbell Sons Toronto owe 250000. Smith Brothers Co Montreal head touring US, 40000 due. Four children die after powder explosion at St Jacob Quebec. Fire in West Carthage New York destroys property worth 1000000. Gantz Jones Co New York drug firm owes 70000. Arnprior hotel and stores worth 60000 destroyed. 4000 reward for Parliament Buildings Quebec explosions authors. Mexican Central Road earnings 2092570 since Jan 1. Schaefer challenges Slosson billiards for 1000. US 192 and Canada 26 business failures in week. Trade dull pre election. Grenada Mississippi bank stressed. W L Lind co London Ontario fails for 50000. Provincial Government moves to oversee SMO volunteers on Lake Superior. Detroit clergymen swindled by ex Governor. Cambridge police seek information. NY Ontario and Western Hallway mortgage completed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barner Bros
Streetsville
Ontario
Wolf Bros
Toronto
James Campbell & Sons
Smith Brothers & Co
Montreal
St. Jacobin
Quebec
West Carthage
N. Y
Gantz, Jones & Co
New York
Arnprior
Parliament Buildings
Mexican Central Road
Schaefer
Slosson
Chicago
Terr
United States
Canada
Texas
South
Bradstreet's
New England
N. E. Snyder & Son's Bank
Grenada
Miss
W. L. Lind & Co
London
SMO
Lake Superior
Liquoran
Detroit
Moses
South Carolina
Dr. Hicks
Wash
Cambridge
Mass
Ontario and Western
New
Drought and Crop Losses Dominate October Weather Report
An officer of the Signal Service notes September rains ended east of the Mississippi and Texas while October rains favored the Tennessee Ohio Valley and lake region. The Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic Gulf states remained droughty with scant rain failing to aid crops. In Atlanta, cotton crops face a 49 percent shortfall. near Shreveport, cotton is only 20 percent of average. The Steubenville Bottle Company has assigned with assets at 15,000 against 10,000 liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Service
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Atlanta
Georgia
Shreveport
Louisiana
Steubenville
Aare
Nenna
Seville
Palermo
Massa‘a
Verrosigor
Laucenzice
Masoiti
Verza
College of Cardinals
London
Frelinghuysen
France
China
Hatton
Postoffice
Lord Salisbury
Dumfries
Scotland
Ordr
Edna Allen
Rhodes Allen
Docaeur
Ilinois
Roy
Edna
Nolansville
Nashville
E. J. Ohl
Mineral Ridge
Stark County
Ohio
Eveland
E. Fink
United States
Ohl
Columbus
Samuel Boone
Cleveland
Summary of 19th century foreign and domestic political notes
Re canted views of a Jesuit pope related to papal sovereignty. Irish political figure A M Sullivan dies in Dublin at 54, former editor of the Nation. Tichborne claimant released early. Russian officers and a priest’s daughter executed for political offenses. France wins in Tonquin. 450 Chinese hired. Congo conference notes spark alarm in Britain. Lord Randolph Churchill and others criticize leaders. Belgian elections favor Liberals despite education act controversy. English shipyards largely closed. labor unrest widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Curdt
Arch of
Florence
M. Sullivan
Ireland
Dublin
ArTuvur
Tox
St. Petersburg
Charles Dilke
Mr. Chamberlain
Pinchbeck Robespierre
Hesse Hellman
Belgium
Running Away as a Rite of Passage for Youthful Aspirants
Detroit Free Press describes running away as a misguided rite of passage for boys. It warns that leaving home at 15 rarely succeeds, urges careful plans if pursued, and notes the humor and risk in youth dreaming of romance versus harsh reality. It cites sailors, hunters, and bank clerks as paths, then reflects that most return home wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Detroit Free Press
Women Scouts and Spies in Civil War Tales
General Sheridan recounts female scouts and spies who aided Union efforts. He notes many posed as soldiers, some from high society, often reliable and loyal, though some served for money or romance. He kept no public record and warns against sham claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
2D Michigan Cavalry
Union
Virginia
Washington
Europe
Confederacy
Jeff Davis
Memoir Fragments Reveal Civil War Espionage Ties
The excerpt recalls a young woman who passed secrets to rebel forces through trusted routes. It names Rebecca Wright, a Quaker schoolteacher turned Treasury clerk, who sent information via a garden-seller allowed through rebel lines. The account notes the risk to acquaintances and unknown harm from her disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wright
Darkey
Treasury Department
Washington
Exchange
Mexico Nation and Government as Described by Oceanic Insight
A detailed portrait of Mexico covering geography, population, government structure, and military forces. It notes 27 states plus a Federal District, three branches of power, a bicameral Congress, and a large army and navy. It also discusses race composition, citizenship, and freedom of birth and naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Behring’s Straits
Straits of Magellan
Sierra Madre
Gulf
Pacific
Chichamecas
Neguameth
Montezuma
Cortez
Federation
National Congress
Com
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Supreme Court of Justice
Supreme Court
Republic
The Lowest Classes In England And France
A comparison of class outlooks contrasts English and French lower classes. English servility and fatalism meet polite yet distant French manners while French workers hover with ambitions to overturn hierarchy and seize change. The piece cites Carlyle and a Youth's Companion attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Carlyle
France
Cheap and Lovely Embroidered Towels for Easy Decor
The Housekeeper suggests affordable embroidered towels for quick home decor. Tie the middle knot flat and spread the ends over a large chair back for a tidy, graceful look with minimal effort. Rest satisfied with doing well and let others talk of you.
Norman name spread myths about French horses and true breed lines
The article argues that the term Norman for French horses is an American invention. It notes that France’s main breeds are Percherons and Bouillanais, with Percherons dominating stud books published by the government. It warns buyers that pedigrees and French registration are essential to verify purity and prevent unknown-blood horses sold as pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Mm. VV
Duntrim
Wayne, du Page Co
Finais
Ite
Mh. W. de
Payne
Fetich images cited as art origin by Max Buchner
A discussion on fetich worship suggests primitive art forms arise from simple acts of carving and cosmetics on knots of wood. The text argues the process is not religious but a development of early art concepts. Also features a humorous local piece about a Austin resident “Rabbit Hash” and a quip on liberty by a Wisconsin editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Buchner
Popular Science Monthly
Despise Not the Day of Small Things Feilers as Cure
A brief notice promotes Lt. Pierce's Pleasant Purtative Feilers as small easy remedies for headaches and liver troubles. Describes them as purely vegetable and harmless, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Lawn party at Yer ger mansion on Austin avenue
A social gathering of leading families at the Yer ger mansion on Austin avenue featured Mrs Perger showing the grounds. Her daughter Fanny asked to stand on her head like her brother Bill, but Miss said she would wait until she is big.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerger
Austin Avenue
Prohibition, elixirs, and piano advances in a miscellany
A杂乱的广告 collage touts Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Culisaya as a tonic and purifier, praises prohibition as safe, touts Mason & Hamlin upright pianos with improved tuning and tone, and ends with a quip about a dressmaker mastering arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
Maron &Amlin
Deeten Journal
Tuoven
Grand Union Hotel Promotes Low-Cost City Stay
The notice touts the Grand Union as a cheaper city lodging option with elegant rooms, European plan, and elevator service. It claims families can live better for less money than at any first class hotel, with access to horse cars, stage, and elevated railroad to all depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
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CHE South
Mercantile Trust Company
Rey
Christian Shtrmer
Houston
Tex
Milwaukee
White & Co
Wholsale Clothing
St. Louis
Grant, Barfoot & Co
Boutel
Bee
Generat
Beeves
Nabévberek
Hoss
Vannes
Toledo
Indianapolis
Austin
Uncle Mose
Jon Symes
Wisconsin
Covsix Faxxy
World
Piakham
Puck
Horsford’s
Napoleon
Italy
Alps
Simplon
SatLon
Philadelphia Herald
Itc
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Caswer, Hazzard & Co
Nosopy
Boston Transcript
Asu Birrens
He Knows
Hiram D. Maxfield
Silver Springs
R. L
Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette
Buchu- Paiba
Ely
Perexa Breve
Ithaca
N.Y
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard St
Philadephia
Wells Health
David Kennedy
Rondout
Prrvetreco
D. Kennedy
Sir
Matthew Farrell
Adams Street
Rhea & Dney
Mel
Loomis & Nyman
Tulla
Cleveland Business Collece
Dr. Smith
J. A. King & CO
Chitabe
Ream
Ada, O
Selbons Kisorros & Co
LaSall
St, Chicago
Egies Bitters
Weare
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Kansas City
W. Payne
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thowpaon
J. W. Morey
Mason & Os
Catal Mason K Han
Trmont St
Burers
Montgomery Ward & CO
el Minneapolis
Sdwood Falls
A ‘Paul Ad Wing
Albert Lea
Madre
Lis
Rock Island & Pacific R’y
Blue Island
Auburn
Joliet
Seneca
Peoria
Ottawa
la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Des Moines
West Liberty
Iowa City
Atlantic
Avoca
Audubon
Harlan
Guthrie Center
Council Bluffs
Gallatin
Trenton
Cameron
Missouri
Atchison
Kansas
Great Rock Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Kankakee
West
Newport News
Richmond
la Fayette
R. R. Cable
Ehicaco
E. ST. John, Gen'l T’k’t & Pass
R Ag’t
Ocean To Ocean
Roe
Ocean
Fe Gall
Leas & Thor
Asia
Kerry
Barety Cove
sRetheonrra
Sucarent Bank
McIetas
Pitty Chemos
Kimberl Bidgeport
Earn
Forrey Stearn and
Bird Bros
N.U. F.W
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