Claims to be Christ riotous preachers jailed in Georgia
Savannah reports sheriff Smith of Liberty detains James the religious fanatic and twelve followers over a series of Temple attacks on the South’s black community. Bell, who claims to be Christ, is jailed with three accessories to Walker’s death. a county court hearing is set in a week. Nebuchadnezzar and Solomon are described as imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Smith
Liberty
James
Millidgeville
Bell
Mith
King Solomon
Nebuchadnezzar
Walker
Sheriff Smith
Solomon Andebuchadnezzar
England Extends a Royal Welcome to German Emperor
Aug 2 London reports the Prince of Wales sailed the Osborne to receive the German Emperor aboard Hapensallern off Portsmouth. Crowds thronged the Solent as the fleet saluted, with shore guns booming and signals exchanged. The Kaiser, greeted by the Queen at Osborne, will dine there. the spectacle drew vast crowds and German flags across ships and ferries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Portsmouth
Osborne
Solent
Hapensaulern
Hapensallern
Hapensaliern
Dutchland
Kaiser
Preussen
Friederich der Gross
Sishen
Gowes
Edward Com- Amerwell
Hapensaliers
Baird
Iter
Bir L
Jér
Wodehouse
Constantinope
Manchester
William Ewart, Bart
Belfast
Scripp
Hale
Maybrick
Sir Charles Russell
John L Sullivan Arrested and to Return to Mississippi
John L Sullivan was arrested on a governor’s requisition and agreed to return to Mississippi after waiving rights. He surrendered to Sheriff Childs and will be escorted back to Mississippi tomorrow morning. Sullivan claimed he did not know the Kilrain fight location was in Mississippi until near impossibly close dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Sullivan
Lowry
Sullivan
Mississippi
Childs
Coromnati
John II. Sullivan
Kilrain
Ellows
Aitten
Florenville
Secret location of the battle to be kept by witness
In Louisiana, a key witness says the fight will occur at a specific site, but requests secrecy. Sullivan kept the information confidential until recently and is willing to testify if it aids the defendant’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Sullivis
Wheat crop stocks and flour totals rise and fall
Reports to Bradstreet show visible wheat stocks east of the Rockies and Canada totaling 16,071,586 bushels, down 4,312,973 from July 1 and 14,105,381 from August 1, 1888. Pacific coast stocks rose by 5,322,400 bushels in July. Including both coasts, visible wheat is up about one million bushels in the past month. Flour stocks east of the Rockies total 1,372,724 barrels, down 6,883 in July and about 275,000 less than August 1, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
Rocky Mountains
United States
Canada
Pacific Coast
Strike Hits Lake Shore Michigan Southern Branch
In Younsstows Ohio on August 3 a strike began after the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway introduced Mogul engines on the Andover branch, doubling capacity from twenty three to forty cars. Fifty roadmen refused to match the old crew and quit, halting freight until new workers were hired and dispatched with two trains. Tensions rise as officials fear trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younsstows
Ohio
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Andover
Ashtabula
Seybold's Sin A Bank Teller Steals 24000
W. Va Aug 2 Harry Seybold Wheeling bank teller confessed to embezzling 24000 dollars from the vault May 10. He moved the cash to his home and later deposited 12000 in banks with George Henning, claiming lottery winnings. About 16000 recovered. property attached to cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henning
Henning
Indians’ four drunken members murder boy near Pender
In Nebraska a five year old boy from Walter Benjamin’s family was shot between the eyes by a drunken Indian while fleeing noise near the reservation. Four Indians were arrested after a lynching scare and jailed awaiting a multi day preliminary trial with over eighty witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Crey
Pender
Neb
Walter Benjamin
Monument Dedicated To Pilgrim Fathers At Plymouth
Grand National Monument in honor of the Pilgrim Fathers dedicated at Plymouth Massachusetts with a sunrise salute, Masonic rites, band music and a ceremony led by Grand Master Henry Endicott. Governor Long introduces orator Brackenridge and poet John Boyle O'Reilly, amid large crowds and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Plymours
Mass
Grand National Monument
Sons and Daughters of
Masonic Grand Lodge
John K. Payne
R. W. Thomas Power
Temple Quartet
Henry Endicott
America
Long
Brackenridge
John Boyle O’reilly
Fires Raze Fernville and Ravage Western Towns
A flood of early August fire reports from Michigan, California, Montana and beyond describe Fernville post office and several businesses burned after a barn origin. Lightning struck Ricumonp stables destroying sixty animals and seven street cars. Chemical works at Guascow burned with $100,000 damage. Missoula and Boulder canyon fires threaten Granite and surrounding areas as smoke and heat blanket the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honnano
Mich
Fernville
Here
Dickenson & Raymond
Ricumonp
Guascow
Mackarlale
Henexa
Mont
Missoula
Boulder Canon
Phillipsburg
Granite
British Sealing Tensions Rise Over Black Diamond Loss
A long dispatch from Aug 1 notes the seizure of the English vessel Black Diamond by the revenue cutter Rush. Officials in Washington and San Francisco show limited reaction, while British interests warn Britain will protect sealing rights. London and Alaska fur interests align with US enforcement to safeguard northern seal fisheries amid wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastuncron
Rush
Behring Straits
Wharton
United Press
State Department
Washington
Department
San Francisco
British Columbia
England
America’s
United States
America
Alaska Fur Company
Drownings After Boat Ride On Menominee River
Miss Lizzie Farrell of Norway Michigan and two companions Miss Anna McCabe of Depere and Miss Alice McGilan of Escanaba were swept over a river falls while boat riding on the Menominee near Norway. All three occupants drowned and their bodies were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Mountain
Mich
Lizzie Farrell
Norway
Anna McCabe
Depere
Alice McGilan
Escanaba
Menominee River
Anprison
Ind
Newant
N.J
Belleville
N. J
Erie
Fillbrook
Fillburn
Essex County
Wanasa
Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan
Fairmount
Mabel ‘Troy
Elkhart
Fairviewp
Golden Gate
Frank Peters
Joe Wallace
William Fox
South Fanmineton
Mass
Waverly
Henry Bullard
Holliston
Kroxox
Iowa
Diamond Plate Glass Works
New York
Rome
Catholic Review
Dean Coffey
Tralee
Higgins
Kerry
Corrigan
Mary Flack
James A. Flack
Flack
Phick
Wri
Meiklehum
Well Street
Grimilfa
Thomas Jefferson
Spuma Randol H Meikleham
Martha Jefferson
Atuusta
J. H. Manly
Wilker D. Stinson
Blaine
Curvaco
Joseph R. Dunlap
Inprassvells
Bloonfield
Greene County
Wis
Indias
Daniel W. Voorhees
Jason B. Brown
Niblack
Ganuns
Bexard and New England
Remarkable Balsam for Throat and Lungs Promises Cures
Town report outlines Balsam for the Throat and Lungs delivering relief for coughs sore throat asthma bronchial issues and consumption with trial bottles offered free of cost by local druggists. Also notes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden bowel attacks available from Geo H. Loesch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forssle
Geo
H. Loesch
Double Hanging in Lovuisviniz Ky Ends at 6 04 A M
Charles Dilger and Harry Smart were hanged in the jail yard at 6 04 AM after a Catholic service. Smart died instantly. Dilger struggled, rope slipped its knot, and after a second attempt he died. Dilger killed two policemen. Smart killed two women. A runaway horse caused injuries before being killed by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovuisviniz
Charles Dilger
Harry Smart
Brady
Nicholas
Henry Bell
Dilger
Smart
Dressed in Ball Attire Lady Dies by Suicide
News from Glenhaven on Skanendo’s Lake reports Miss Lillian Dumont of Brooklyn committed suicide Tuesday night. Found next morning dangling from the hotel toilet door, she wore evening dress and had used a torn corset lace as a hanging cord. She was about 20, described as lovely and charming. parents prominent in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausary
Glenhaven
Skanendo
Lillian Dumont
Brooklyn
Miss Dumont
Grenuaven
N. Y
James Torey
Cortland
Skeneade’s
Mr.Torey
Halstead Returns From Abroad On City of Paris
Cincinnati editor Murat Halstead arrives on the City of Paris steamer from Queenstown. He calls his trip uneventful and weather unpleasant. He dismisses rumors of ill health, says Nowheem waters helped his rheumatism, and plans to return to Cincinnati in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murat Halstead
Paris
United Press
Queenstown
Nowheem
Mr. Halstead
Cincinnati
Canadian Stex Seizes Heiress in Abduction Case
Layina Schwinn, seventeen, heiress to a $500,000 estate, was abducted by her mother’s companion Charles A. Boeck and taken to Canada from Burraro New York. The case follows a history of elopement, contested will, and earlier thefts involving Bessie and Lavina Schwinn with guardianship by Wm Schwinn. Boeck’s latest seizure occurred Tuesday evening on Oak street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina
Bessie
Wm. Schwinn
Canada
Bueck
Boeck
Oak Street
Two Trains Collide Near Cincinnati Killing Fireman
A night collision on the Junction Drnnelo of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad east of here between the Indianapolis express and a runaway engine killed fireman Charles Lee and injured several others. Baggagemaster Charles Pugh lost a leg and suffered severe wounds. engineer Dan Bratinen is likely fatally injured. fireman Lee Doty sustained a crushed leg. engineer John Daugherty escaped serious injury by jumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxstown
Amnet L
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Here
Charles Lee
Charles Pugh
Dan Bratinen
Lee Doty
Lengineer
John Daugherty
Burke to be sent back to Chicago for trial
Winnire Minn Aug 1 Chief Hubbard and Lt Ross of the Chicago police arrived here to arrange Burke’s return. A special car will carry the prisoner and armed guards will accompany the train to deter any rescue attempt. Burke is described as a principal in the case and is to be defended in Chicago. The party plans to depart Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnirre
Man
Hubbard
Ross
Chicago Police
Burke
Chicago
Two-dollar hog sparks Kentucky family feud near Pineville
In Kentucky near Pineville a dispute over a $2 hog pits the Smith and Slusher families. The Smith home was attacked last Saturday and Smith set a guard with Winchesters on the Slusher road to Flat Lick. Both sides are armed and local travel along the road is blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvillle
Smiths
Pineville
Smith
Flat Lick
Foraker warns Cincinnati mayor on saloon meeting defiance
Ohio Governor Foraker writes Mayor Mosby urging firm action against defiance of law after the Turner Hall saloonkeepers meeting. The Columbus letter, dated July 27, cautions against tolerating unlawful acts and promises support in enforcing statutes and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Foraker
Mosby
Turner Hall
Columbus
John B. Mosby
America
J. B. Foraxer
Violent Storm Destroys Newburg Furniture Factory
A southwest storm yesterday near Newburg Indiana caused extensive property damage. The Newburg furniture factory was demolished and several dwellings unroofed or overturned. Reports said two houses between Newburg and Booneville were demolished and people may be killed. Losses remain unestimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansvillle
Ind
Newburg
J. False
C. F. Hopkins
Booneville
Arrest of Jake Kitrain on beach case shocks Mississippi links
On August 5 in Nonrotx Virginia Detective Norris acting for Mississippi's governor arrested Jake Kitrain while he walked on the beach. Authorities did not disclose charges or motives in the brief, citing ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonrotx
Jake Kitrain
Norris
Mississippi
Miraculous Escape From Deep Well Accident onThreshing Day
Mrs Louis Racine and her two and a half year old boy wandered to Mr George Pfeifer’s farm during threshing day. The boy fell into a twenty foot well while playing near a rescued board saved him after a ladder was used by Mr Pfeifer. The toddler witnessed the fall but was unaware of the danger. The well contained five feet of water at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Racine
Washington Township
George L. Pfeifer
Racine
Henry Manning
Wabash
East Wayne Street
Manning
John B. Reuss
Reuss
New York City
Mr. Manning
St. Vincent Hospital
J. B. Manning
H. F. Schuelker
Toledo
B. Schuelker
New Haven
Osnabruck
Westphalia
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
John Trentman
Fred Eckert
Board of Water Works
North
Iroquois Club
Chicago
A. C. Trentman
Columbia Street
Trentman
Henry Manning, Jr
Anthony DeWald
Simon Arents
Louisa Monning
John B
Henry B. Manning
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Big Railroad Contractors Sought For 5000 New Cars
The Pennsylvania railroad seeks bids to add 5000 freight cars at a $3,000,000 cost. Cars likely include gondola coal cars and standard box cars, with about 2000 planned for west of Pittsburgh and the rest east. Funding will come from a new car trust loan. stock allotment funds remain untouched. Altoona shops are at full capacity, prompting outside contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Altoona
Callahan Subscriptions Scams For Indianapolis Paper
A man using the name Callahan raised subscriptions for the Catiulic Record in Indianapolis then Lafayette. He left Lafayette after several days, unpaid hotel bill, and printed receipts. Chemnel disclaims knowledge of Callahan and plans to prosecute if caught for collecting money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Catiulic Record
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Record
Chemnel
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Quick Body Reach
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as delivering rapid benefits to every body part. It asserts blood purification and enrichment, vitality, and improved organ health, claiming strengthened digestion and restored appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Remains of Jenny Young Cleared of Tampering Claims
The Lindenwood cemetery case ends with Jenny Young’s grave found undisturbed after relatives reported a sunken plot and a blood stain. Officials, including Sexton Doswell, confirm the casket remains intact and express relief while noting the blood spot awaits explanation. A letter from L D G Mason defends reporters against sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Young
Lindenwood
James Cairns
Sexton Doswell
Frank Cairns
A. G. Estry
Bolton
Henderson
Wilson
Laura Woods
Sergeant Kerr Appeals After Dismissal by Indiana Militia
The Rifles at the armory condemned the dismissal of Sergeant Kerr on special duty at the picket during the recent militia encampment. Kerr, deemed upright and industrious, faced a harsh court martial. his supporters plan to present resolutions to Governor Hovey seeking annulment, arguing the case harms his reputation and legal office eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Kerr
Rifles
Melitia
Kerr
Andy Fox
Zollinger Battery
Indiana Legion
Rawles
Hovey
Natural Gas Outlook Promises Early Fort Wayne Illumination
The Salamonie natural gas company faces labor shortages delaying city illumination until about October 11. Natural gas adoption will reduce coal dealer demand, with Nickel Plate Railway noting far fewer hard coal orders. A teaching dealer predicted gas would supply all major customers in the first season and others in the next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamonie Natural Gs Company
Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate
Buffalo
Sentinen
Premeditated Gift Presented at Captain Rohan Residence
Last week a calculated presentation took place at Captain J. H. Rohan’s residence in South Wayr. Lieutenant Hartman delivered the speech and handed over a splendid gift to Captain J. H. Releaseu, donated by members of the Ist one Legion of which he is esnmanier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rohan
South Wayr
J. H. Releaseu
Istone Legion
Esnmanier
Hartman
Fort Wayne School Book Requisition Under New Law
The first requisition for school books, drawn by Allen County Superintendent George Felts, targets Fort Wayne city schools with 1000 first readers and 510 second readers. The move, tied to Becktold, signals slow initial rollout, with limited funds and gradual tightening of procurement under the new law. The board largely supports the framework, awaiting Attorney General guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Adianapolis
George Felts
Allen County
Wayne
Becktold Organiztion
Fort Wayne
Indianacs Monument Corner Stone Laying Planned
Arrangements for the Corner Stop That is Presently to the Lamids. Committees in charge foresee state wide interest as a mounted escort of one hundred is organized by Colonel Oran Perry for President Harrison. Invitations issued by Michigan and Governor Bucknew Kentucky anticipate many prominent attendees. Colonel Zollinger will partake, and First Regiment band may brighten the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Corner
Harrison
Oran Perry
Michigan
Goverinor
Stephen Hathaway of Eel Township Dies After Fall
Stephen Hathaway a well known farmer of Eel Township died last Wednesday night from injuries after a fall. Dr Greenawalt pronounced recovery impossible Wednesday afternoon. He was a familiar county figure and survived by family. Mr Adam Kuntz a Nebraska butcher is a near relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Hathaway
Eel Township
Greenawalt
Adam Kuntz
Nebraska
Man Adds Name to Washington Monument and Is Fined
John Wilson of this city visited the Washington monument on Thursday and carved his name in the marble. After descending, he noted other inscriptions and added his own, only to be fined $10 by Judge Miller. The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge meeting in Columbus is planned from the 16th to the 21st with large attendance and numerous prizes for Patriarchs Militant captions and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Washington Monument
Washington
Nam
Witchman Evans
Miller
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Columbus
Underwood Hasa
The Comet and the Grateful Patron’s Fancy
A fragment speaks of a forthcoming comet imagined as a grand battle with a bold inscription, praising a “Golden Medical Discovery.” The garbled text hints at wonder, vigor, and purification themes, though details and names are unclear.
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Christ
Missinsippi
Seybold
Grick
Bad Eindians
Briegal
Veseda
Lixcaux
Neh
Puivapetraia
Commodore Fitzhugh
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
New London
Mapison
George P. Cook
Samuel Sinclair
Edward Milton
Canrace
Ill
Warsi
Hamilton
Inl
Canton
Kunuko
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Saratoga Springs
Hardee S. Leland
Leland Hotel
Woodward & Lothrop
Pirrswure
Wm. L Scott
Monongabulia
Youghiongheny Rivers
Scott
Pennsylvania
Wicitsincton
Del
van Auken
Commodore Garrison
Judge Andrews
Delaware
The
Sporting Chronicle of London
George Littlewood
Chronicle
Littlewood
Dan Herty
Jim Albert
Wasnevin
William Walsh
Ashland
Pat Conroy
Syracuse
Opera House
Walsh
New Orleans
Warmouth
Montreal
Quebec Express
Grand Trunk Railroad
St. Lamberts
Rogers
Paddy McCarthy
Tilly Golden
Jerome Park
Burrano
Iroquois
Richmond Hotel
Noicenseren
John R. G. Pitkin
Louisiana
Argentine
Anacostia
Navy Yard
Leapvillle
Col
Swanders
Wm. Blanchard
Chas. Stowe
Lyon Brewery
Taunton
Fant River
Howard
Ball River
L'il River
Strixe Vaurry
Nepro
Walton
Rube Farrell
James Robinson
Bailey Carson
George Zabriski Gray
Protestant Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Sharon Springs
Bright
Horace Leland
Louisville
G. W. Duffy
ESS
Stex
Tice
Oxford
Martin Burke
Cronin
Will Ke
Morse
Cutcaco
Ole Erick Butcher
Kentucky
Indiana
Kitrain
TRE
Pennsylvania Ruske
Ger
Hon. I
G. Nelson
MR. Nelson
Sentinel
Orfice
Linvenwood Cemetery
Forry Warsz, Inc
John Cairns
Lindenwood Cemetery
L. D. G. Mason
John Harkenreider
H. Hogan
P. J. Welsh
Charles Schorf
F. Munich
F. Weber
F. Armhrust
D. D. O’conner
J. Haslup
J. Sorg
N. Merz
T. Meegan
J. G. Noll
J. H. Franke
T. Merz
J. Munich
W. W. Palmer
K. Spekert
P. Noll
C. J. Sosenheimer
J. Hartman
FE. L. McCamley
B. Ossafroth
D. Gorman
H. H. Hilker
B. D. Weyer
Menry Jionning
M. E
Ronuke
Jud
A. EL Mahi
Morey
Becktold
Indianacs
Tern
A. Joos
West
Jefferson Street
Albert Joost
August Rat
Fuelber
Anselm Fuelber
Steals Zeitung
Germany
Sohn Wilson
Monntime
the Odd Fellows? Parade
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