Omaha's Riot Proclamation and Police Clash in Turbulent City
Omaha observers report authorities amid threats of anarchy over a police board change. Mayor Bemis issued a riot proclamation to curb potential bloodshed while Chief White guards police communications and prepares to quell disorder. Chicago arms offer circulates. no crowds form as tensions rise. In Anderson, Miss Philila Cigrand returns as family questions Emeline Cigrand’s fate, with suspicions Holmes involved.
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A. Holmes
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Emelie Cigrand
Minnesota
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Emeline
Governor defers Omaha fire and police board appointment
The governor declines to convene or participate in appointing Omaha’s fire and police commissioners citing the 1895 act's effective date and urging no rushed action. Attorney General Churchill and Commissioner Russell threaten to appoint the commission and use force to seize city property if denied.
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Harry Walker Victim Link to Holmes Deepens Mystery
Facts from Greensburg indicate Harry Walker disappeared two years ago and likely became another Holmes victim. Walker, a 28 year old jeweler, met Holmes on a Indianapolis trip, was offered secretarial work and life insurance of 16000, with funds for Walker’s sister if he fled. A Chicago dispatch supports fears he joined Holmes’ scheme before vanishing.
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Interstate Baptist Congress Opens Eleven Day Session
LAPORTE Aug 2 The Baptist interstate congress began an eleven day session with prominent attendees including Professor L L Regan Dr Carlos Martyn Rev W J Relay De J A Kenny and Dr F L Williams of Chicago Colonel J Hubbard of Milansville Ind J T Kirtley D D of St Louis President Stow of Francklin College Indiana Mrs Inez McGuire and Miss Ma Tha Wa Mandelay Barmah The discussions addressed goals for young Baptists in Indiana educational influence spiritual power and Baptists and the inquisition.
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Francklin College
Inez McGuire
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Old Settlers Meeting At Charlestown Aug 2
Great crowds attend the old settlers gathering in Charlestown with speakers Hon J G Shanklin Evansville Courier editor Hon R Dailey Jeffersonville News and Professor W W Burden. Professor Bodden recounts the 1812 Pigeon Roost massacre and notes the site’s name origin from nightly pigeon roosts.
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Opening of summer school marked by speeches and music
The formal opening of the summer school occurred yesterday at BaGn Lake with brief addresses by President John M. Coulter and others. An assembly band under Professor Miles provided music. De A. W. Lazar of Galveston spoke on Dixie Before the War. Today is Grand Army Day.
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Helfield and Delaney Rewed in 19th Century Boston
In Boston on August 2 John W Helfield aged 63 and Catherine Delaney aged 69 remarried after Delaney had earlier obtained a divorce and returned to her maiden name. Belfeld, jailed in New Hampshire for manslaughter of his brother in law, was released on condition to enlist and served as a soldier. He sought reconciliation with Delaney multiple times without success until their remarriage at Squire Burr’s.
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Bis Place
Efforts to Contact Hineline Cigrand Spirit Land
In Andelson on August 2, locals try to learn from spirit communications about Hineline Cigrand, an alleged Holmes victim. Emma is the only voice heard, claiming to have entered the spirit land two years ago, but the messages have been unreadable.
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Freight train wreck halts at Big Four depot
CariBoo on August 8 reports Through freight train No. 67 of the Big Four railroad suffered a severe wreck near town when the train broke apart above the town and rejoined at the depot, leaving several cars smashed and piled up as high as thirty feet.
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A. M. E. campmeeting closes after two weeks
Greensburg August 2 The A M E campmeeting at the fair grounds ends after two weeks with large attendance including many strangers. Gurley Brown of Mount Vernon gave the closing address. Marion August 2 Sam Campbell, first saloonkeeper tried under the Nicholson law, acquitted on all three charges before three justices.
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GC. & Heachman & Co Put in Receivership
Richmorp August 2 A wholesale confectioners firm GC. & Heachman & Co went into the hands of a receiver Liabilities figure not stated and details not disclosed in the notice.
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GC. &. Heachman & Co
Increase of the public debt in July report
The monthly treasury statement shows total debt July 31 at 94,108,906 with a 33,459,38 increase. Bond deliveries to the London syndicate and cash losses raised the debt, while cash in treasury stood at 187,149,63. Receipts totaled 79,069,697 against disbursements of 33,648,063 for July 1845.
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Treasury
Forceful Irish independence plan stirs AOH move
Resolutions adopted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians in New York signal support for a forceful Irish independence movement. Leaders from Philadelphia Cincinnati Columbus and Chicago endorse revolutionary tactics and set a Chicago convention at month end to define policy. The article notes a linked court injunction restricting whisky trust reorganizations and funds.
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Illinois Solons to Go Home Adjourning
Springfield Aug. 2 Republicans in the Illinois legislature agreed to wind up the extra session with the house adopting a resolution to adjourn sine die today and the senate caucusing to do the same tomorrow. Merriam's corruption charge request was defeated in the house 73 to 41. The senate sent the tax levy increase bill to third reading, passed the labor arbitration bill with amendments, and set a conference on arbitration. Governor Altgeld would not say if he will call the legislature back for the bills in his call.
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Chase Daughter Defends Edgewood Debt Clearance Efforts
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague arrives in New York from Washington and explains that public reports misstate her efforts to redeem Edgewood, the home of Chief Justice Chase. She says cooperation from notable men has been generous but the trust company still demands possession and funds remain insufficient to clear the debt, leaving her and her invalid daughter without a home.
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Litigation Goes to New York in Whisky Trust Case
The whisky trust reorganization controversy moves from Chicago to New York Supreme Court. Judge O Brien issued a temporary injunction upon Frederick W Anness and George Pynchon, who hold 15 000 shares, restraining the reorganization committee and the Manhattan Trust Company from actions. The injunction targets any committee member or their agents or attorneys.
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Campos Proclaims Press News Prohibition in Havana
Havana dispatch reports Captain General Martinez de Campos issuing a decree prohibiting publishing news of the campaign unless of official origin. The proclamation, dated July 29, cites law and assigns officers to enforce censorship, with the measure aimed at curbing insurgent propaganda and protecting the National army.
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Obituary notices and briefs from Newport and Midwest
Obituaries list Richard M Hunt 67 architect Newport RI and others Ab abbreviated telegrams note Ac Waukegan Tila Ashabel V Smith 71, Charles C Hawford Rockford IL, EK Sibley NY banker 63, Jacob Leighty Pan a IL 80, Louis V Burke Nokomis IL 96, Samuel M Mitchell Corinth IL 77, John Lenox Oak Park IL 77. Monsignor J J Kennedy named by Pope Leo XII. Bond bribery probe in Topeka. John Farson named receiver West Enid Street Railway Rockford. Mount Adams Washington measured 12 9028 feet high, 197 feet above Mount Hood. John L Sullivan seeks Boston saloon license. Dollar Savings Bank KC liquidates. Mary Thrush life sentence for murder. Miss Jennie ONeill Potter ill in NYC. York Pa paddling rate rise Aug 12 from 275 to 3 per ton. Cuban rumor of stealing US dynamite cruiser Vesuvius to attack Spanish fleet. Sunbeam yacht denied existence. Earl of Aberdeen heir not aboard. Fred Robinson accidental suicide Shades of Death Indiana. Governor Rich proclaims Michigan home for feeble minded and epileptic open at Lapere.
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Fred Robinson
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Rich
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Lapere
Markets and farm notes mix in late-August report
New York rates show money at one percent, mercantile paper at 301 percent, bonds firm, and various bills quoted. Chicago board quotes list wheat, corn, oats, and lard with mixed movements. livestock prices from Union Stock Yards show hogs, cattle, and sheep ranges, plus notes on grain pests and poultry care.
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A Commonweal of Labor Urges Immediate Organization
Jos Rodes Buchanan argues in San Jose that the nation splits into two camps capital and labor and that a united Commonwealth of Labor embracing millions is essential. He warns of dangerous wealth power, calls for an advisory body, and asserts victory or defeat hinges on ten years of effort domestically and against inexpensive Asian competition.
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Federation of Trades and Labor Unions convention in New Brunswick
The annual convention of the Federation of Trades and Labor Unions of New Jersey will be held in New Brunswick beginning Monday August 19. The federation aims to encourage local wage labor unions, organize central unions in cities, and promote state and national legislation in workers' interest, while supporting autonomous trade unions and the labor press.
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Nations. A Tale of Two Nations novel notice
W. H. Harvey presents A Tale of Two Nations a 302 page love story tracing de monetization and the forces harming American prosperity. The popular edition costs 25 cents with extra quality paper 50 cents and cloth binding 1.00.
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The Latest. Number Seven Out by W H Harvey
An advertisement for The Latest Number Seven by W H Harvey in Fort Wayne. The volume claims to expose the 1878 crime and Harvey Laughlin debate, bound in 192 pages with illustrations, popular edition priced at 25 cents, sent on receipt of price.
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Great Lakes Excursions From Wabash Office
The Wabash ticket office announces sale of single and round trip tickets via Toledo and Detroit to all Great Lakes ports including Buffalo Erie Cleveland Mackinac Island Chicago and Duluth. Modern fast steamers offer speed and comfort on fresh water. A book Mid Summer Voyages outlines lake tours and costs.
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Coin's Financial School and Up To Date ads
An 1890s advertisement for Coin's Financial School by W H Harvey describes illustrated textbooks priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar. It touts the series as accessible to ordinary readers and includes offers for paper, cloth, and combined volumes, with delivery via Times-Post Fort Wayne.
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Niagara Falls Excursion Rates for Aug 8 1895 by Lake Erie & Western R R
Lake Erie & Western R R announces low rates for an annual excursion to Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls on August 8 1895. Side trips include Lewiston on the lake Toronto Thousand Islands and a free Sunday at Niagara Falls with optional Brockton Junction to Chautauqua Lake trip. Tickets valid to Aug 18 1895 with return on regular trains. C F Daly Gen Pass Agent Indianapolis Ind.
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