Turbulent items and oddities from a bygone era
A collage of quirky notes, rumors, and anecdotes from varied locales. References include the sultan of Turkey and earthquakes, a pocket typer, a dyspeptic cure rumor, Miss Hashagan and Thunder Cloud, a groom locked in a smoke house in Hicksville, and Eldorado money. Other items mention Napoleon, a girls’ oath society, Bessia Bellhwood’s death, Sir Ells Ashmead Bartlett, Corbett and Fitzsimmons boxing plans, a poetic misquote, early flying machine chatter, Peary’s pole plan, Frances Willard on the sultan, a Kansas horse mile, Weyler in Cuba, and flying machines on paper.
Notable World Happenings From the Past Week
The mass of items includes Tolon’s Cuban release, a Juneau Alaska mail contract for 99 miles paying 1700 per trip, Kipling’s London edit, and Judge Stetgeee honored by Holland. Also reports Johnsons fire and storm disasters, a Madison Ave collapse, a Freeport fatal oil blaze, Holyoke College fire loss, and a Sardis duel leading to a bride’s suitor’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capltin
State Department
Lee
Havana
Samuel T. Tolon
Cuba
Post Office Department
Carryite Thetall
Juneau
Chele” City
Alaska
Casmaliica
Natalie
Pao
Hiver Tyne
Shields
Bay
Coney Island
N. Y
Trroned
Gullyenvy
Wilton
South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyooke College
Young Indies
Philadelphia & Reading Tail Road
Hilton
Disturbing Chronology Of Suicides And Shootings
A sequence of sensational entries reports deaths by suicide in Westminster and Cairo, a Houghton man shot by a coachman who then died by own hand, a paymaster robbery in Shanghai tied to U S cruiser Boston, and multiple duels or executions. The piece also notes legal actions against Samuel Decoursey and an appeal in the Pearl Bryan murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Houghton
Mich
Shanghai
United States
Boston
George Henry
Johnson
Duncannon
John
Cairo
Mary Dean
J. O. Kossebaum
Meridian
Miss
Barnes
Trushton
Edward Beatty
Samuel G. Decoursey
Western New York & Pennsylvania Company
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Turbulent Times Across Counties and Cities Stir Public, Crime and Deaths
A fragmented report spans Kentucky and nearby states with mentions of appeals court activity, a Sacramento tunnel holdup, a Midway investment station robbery, a fatal stabbing after a political meeting in Logan County, and a fatal shooting in Sparte G, Montana. The Dalton murder of a crippled 14 year old by a seven year old, and a 50,000 dollar Maguire opera house closure due to stockholder discord mark a broad tapestry of unrest and tragedy from late 19th century America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Ranktort
Seank-McCarty
Willi
Herriot
Dad
Creelman
Sacramento
Gal
Cownty
Jhmii
Eli
Backsyills
Logan
County
Harry Alliaon
J. Draper
Maguire
Butte Mont
Canadian Pacific telegraphers strike and royal visit notes
A compilation notes labor action by Canadian Pacific telegraphers and train dispatchers. It also mentions Sir Francis and Lady Jenne as avid cyclists, Princess Victoria entering a convent, and various royal and international affairs including a Norwegian court trial and Egyptian expedition movements along the Nile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Francis
Lady Jenne
Victoria
Wales
Abbe Proust
Rome
Canada
Paul Kailigan
Merlai
Athens
Greece
China
Japan
Corea
London Times
Meredith Redd
Countess de Spras
Birh
Chateau Marclaz
Thanon
George F. Philips
County of London
Si Edward Lawson
Daily Telegraph
London
Walter Wilkin
Queen Victoria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Crathio Church
Balmora
Czarinn
King
Quen
Denmark
Libau
Patriarel
Matteo Isinirifau
Cape Lawn
Maj
Watts
Makoni
McGill’ University of Montreal
Toronto University
The
Nile
Merowi
Debbeh
el Khandak
Dongola
Berber
Miscellaneans From Various Topics Across Regions
Amesbury Maine to Austrian budget figures and a postponed Carriage Makers meeting. Reported are Hamilton woolen mills restarting after a five week halt with 800 workers, Austria's 1807 budget totaling 692,161,188 florins and revenues at 092,703,959 florins. Also noted is Wolf & Bro. failure at Little Rock with assets around 600,000 and ships reporting deaths at sea. The junk Albins reaches San Diego with Smithsonian envoy BD Anthony, and Arthur J. King of R G Dan & Co dies at 70 in Bloomfield New York, a long-time NYC firm employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Munss
Hamilton Woolen Mills
Reichsrath
Carriagemakers’ National Association
St. Louis
Wolf & Bro
Little Rock
Ark
Hope
Penry
Sydney
Olsby
Singnula Point
Cape Haven
Hall
Black Lead Island
Democrats Nominate Bewall for Vice President in 1896
The letter of acceptance from Arthur Bewall, Democratic vice presidential nominee, is published. Bewall pledges to revive party principles, defend the gold standard critique of wealth concentration, and unite the country behind measured financial reform amidst a crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Arthur Bewall
The
United
Stephen DB. White
Democratic Party
Taluti
Contrey
Erisence
Republic
Nomination Acceptance Letter From Arthur Sowall
Arthur Sowall expresses gratitude for a nomination and pledges to uphold public faith and debt preservation. He references republican principles, equal justice, and the legacy of Jefferson and Jackson while praising the defender’s honor and the duty to care for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatley
Defferson
Jackson
Shell
Boole
Arthur Sowall
Minneapolis St Louis sale marks transfer of control
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway passes into new ownership at its annual meeting. W A Reed August Behnant W L Bulking and G C Cuyler step down as directors. New directors include C G Mellen New Haven and Edwin Langdon of the Central National Bank of New York. Edwin Hawley is elected president with F H Davis as treasurer and John Searles as vice president. Continuous officers include William Strauss and Joseph Waskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aheal
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
W. A. Reed
August Behnant
W. L. Bulking
C. Cuyler
Mellen
New Hagan
Conn
Edwin Langdon
George Crocker
New York
Langdon
Central National Bank of New York
Mr. Mellen
New England
Edwin Hawley
Wiliam Strauss
H. Davis
Offeals
A. L. Sacbler
Connell
Government Appeal Over Lands Disposition Suit
United States appeals a Milwaukee case against Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway over 3.5 million acres donated decades ago by Iowa and Minnesota. Government seeks $5000 fine for failure to file annual bond reports under 1878 law. case on appeal after a district court ruling for the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee
Women’s Day Opens With Industrial Parade In Burlington
An Iowa semi centennial event began with an industrial parade featuring wholesale, retail and manufacturing firms. A vast crowd gathered at the auditorium to hear addresses, recitations, and music by Iowa delegates. Caroline J. Bartlett of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will deliver the principal address tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Stage Held Up Near Cloudman California
Stage was robbed near Cloudman in Sonora California as two masked men held up the driver for mail pouches and express safe contents. Registered letters and valuable packages were taken the value of the mail not yet known. A posse is in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Cal
Cloudman
Unseen steamer damages Ashland breakwater
An unknown steamer struck Ashland breakwater on Oct 8 and fled. The bay remains covered by dense fog for days, hindering identification. Inspector Wosie conducts a thorough hunt for the vessel responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Ned Smok
Wosie
Rumor of Duel Over Joint Debate Topic Surfaces
Rumors circulate that Senator Blackburn may challenge Logan Carley to a duel after Carley’s card praised a joint debate on financing with a Black speaker, prompting debate over race and political competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pight
Washinington
Blackburn
Logan
Dangerous Fires Surround Pasadena Structures
Forest fires near Pasadena threaten Echo Mountain hotel and Mount Lowe railroad house with extreme danger. Lowe Observatory remains safe for now but could be jeopardized if flames spread further. fires are described as almost beyond control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pasadena
Echo Mountain Hotel
Mount Lowe
Lowe Observatory
Hart farmer Louis E. Behmldt killed in lumber haul accident
Winona Minn Oct 8 Louis E Behmldt a prominent Hart area farmer was crushed when a loaded hay press or harness broke on a steep hill as he returned home with lumber instant death.
Court Settles Ballot Title Dispute in Iowa Democrats
Des Moines October 8 The state board of election arbitration ruled Palmer Democrats may use the appellation National Democrat on official ballots ending a bitter factional fight within the party in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowan
State Board of Election Arbitration
Palmer Democrats
Moravian Bishop Henry T. Hachuinn Dies in Bethlehem
Telegram from the Provincial Eidetal Conference announces the death of Bishop Henry T. Hachuinn. He died last night at the parsonage of the Moravian church at Grace Hill, Town, Bethlehem, Pa. The report notes the church’s Grace Hill parsonage as the place of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Moravian Church
Henry T. Hachuinn
Grace Hill
Town
Open letter urges Tom Watson to withdraw from ticket
The Ironnoke Times will print an open letter from G. W. B. Wale, Populist national committeeman for Virginia, to Tom Watson urging him to withdraw from the presidential ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Withitraw
Roanoke
The
Ironnoke Times
G. W. B. Wale
Virginia
Tom Watson
Czarina Welcomed in Cherbourg Amid Decor and Storms
The Russian czar and czarina arrived at Cherbourg as grand preparations lined the port. A gale toppled Venice decorations, yet crowds cheered Vive l Empereur and Vive la Tsar as the Pole Star led the French squadron and the czar saluted. President Faure welcomed the party before they proceeded to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Isel
Czar
Czarina
Dhe
Pole Star
Napoleon III
Caarina
France
Theezar
Waure
M. Faure
Louis XVI
Chamber
Paris
Satolli to Depart as Newark Visit Planned
Cardinal Satolli nears departure from the United States with plans to visit Newark and West Point before sailing from New York on October 17. Archbishop Martinelli already inducted elsewhere, delegation officials say no further church headquarters changes. The Washington race list notes Eddy Bald winning the 1800 national circuit title with Tom Cooper narrowly missing by two points at the International Athletic Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omano
Washington
Cardinal Satolli
New York
Newark
N. 1
West Point Military Academy
Brooklyn
Martinelli
Catholic Apostolic
Spiolli
Mer. Sharetti
Booker
America
Agagon
Crac
Chamion
Iternational Athletic Park
White Flyer Club
Eddy Bald
Tom Cooper
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G Giga Gan
Tha
Turkey
Neas
Trania
Ohio
Miss. Hashagan
Thunder Cloud
Hicksville
Trampa
Eldorado
Kas
Hquer
Napoleon
Atchison, Kes
Bessia Bellhwood
Ells Ashmead Bartlett
M. P
Corbett
Fitesimmons
Peary
Frances EB. Willard
Kansas
Madrid
Weyler
Teleataph
W. Hi
Mallock
New London Weekly
Spectator
Rudyard Kipling
Torquay
Eng
Devonshire
Maidencombe
Andrew Long
Congregation of the Index
M. Leon Martilier
Russell
Montreal
Alexander McDonald
Persia
Southampton
Wilhelwina
Holland
Stetgetee
Grand Rapids
Orange of
Nassau
Michigan
Harris Boone
Sparte Gn
Boone
Jons Marshal Bower
Laird Silver
Thomas Kidd
W. KK. Kidd
Cleveland
Dalton
Carl Mctlhiney
Kidd
Mellhiney House
McShineys
Cari
Arthur J. King
R. G. Dan & Co
New York City
Bloomfeld, N. Y
I. G. Day & Co
Naa
Tru
Sewall
Démocestia Party
Atr
Lincols
Etrigg
Elagsea
the Czarin
Cherhouts
Bande
Marie
Satollt
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