A Veteran's View at the World s Fair and Farm Life
A letter from Buncombe county North Carolina describes attending the World's Fair with a tent near the grounds. The writer recalls war memories, farm life, auctioned furniture, and small domestic details while praising the art gallery and machinery exhibits. He shares tales of General Lee, inked castors, and family dynamics amid a reflective nineties-esque voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogers
Buncombe County
N.C
Mother
Lee
Virginia
Dairy&white
EH Myeer
Eli
Pilcher
Grindstone
John C. Calhoun
Paler Mice barber shop meet silver floor rumors
In a rambling letter from the Midway Plaisance the writer notes a barber shop with a silver dollar floor and ceiling mirrors, remarks on a spicy dance, and compares a Dahomey village sight to a Republican mass meeting in South Carolina. He mentions travel from Chicago toward Beloit and South Chicago tents, a beer, and the Ferris wheel near 300 feet, closing with a farewell from his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Plaisance
Eira
Palmer Mouse
Congress
South Carolina
Chicago
Beloit
Indianapolis
Goodby
Tragedy at Chicago Board of Trade Mass shooting shocks crowd
A man with a red beard opened fire in the wheat pit at Chicago's Board of Trade. Broker A. N. Bennett and official M. F. Bennett were fatally wounded. telegraph operator Chas Roswell also injured. The shooter, Cassius Belden, claimed hypnotic influence and was quickly captured by Tom Barrett. Ten thousand filled the building amid chaos as guards helped evacuate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Bennett
Board of Trade Mutual Benefit Association
M. C. W. Roswell
Bennett
Roswell
Thomas Barrett
Chicago
Cassius Belden
LaSalle, Avenue
William Barrett
Board of Trade
South East Exchange Room
Broker Huth
Tom Barrett
Tom
Barrett
Uuatis
Golden
Harrison Street
Cassius Beldin
la Salle Avenue
Jones
Huron Street
Philadelphia
Chas. W. Roswell
Western Union
St. Louis
Beldin
Indiana Day at the fair with Governor Matthews and Hoosier orators
Indiana day exercises drew a large Indiana crowd with Governor Matthews ex-President Harrison Gen Lew Wallace James Whitcomb Riley and ex-Secretary R W Thompson among speakers. The Fort Wayne band and Lew State band provided music as crowds gathered and a reception followed. Fireworks planned. Odd Fellows participated. Durborow resolutions protested medal distribution. Grover Cleveland expresses views on silver coinage and Sherman law repeal in a separate letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier State
Indiana
Havens
Matthews
Daniel W. Voorhees
Washington
Exposition Gate
Harrison
Navy
R. W. Thompson
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
Fort Wayne
Lews State Band
Hoosier Nightingales
Elkhart
Ind
White City
Plas
Association of American Exhibitors
Congress
Durburrows
Roby cases to be tried by Judge Langdon
Judge Langdon of Lafayette Indiana will hear the Roby cases next week after a telegram from John H. Gillette judge of Lake County Circuit Court. The first case is set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Lafayette
Ind
John H. Gillette
Lake County
Byron W. Langdon
Massachusetts Democrats Nominations at Convention
In Boerow Massachusetts on Sept 27, John E. Russell was named governor nominee Charles E Carroll lieutenant governor J W McDonald of Marlborough secretary of state Charles S Lillie of Dudley attorney general and John D Wheelwright of Boston auditor by the Democratic state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerow
Mass
John E. Russell
Charles E. Carroll
J. W. McDonald
Marlborough
Charles S. Lillie
Dudley
John D. Wheelwright
Boston
Democrate of
Massachusetts
Presidential nominations sent to the Senate
The president named Robert E. Preaton of the District of Columbia as director of the mint and Third Lieutenant Frederick G. Dodge of Massachusetts as a second lieutenant in the revenue cutter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutxerox
Senate
Robert E. Preaton
District of Columbia
Mint
Frederick G. Dodge
Massachusetts
Revenue Cutter Service
Cleveland letter insists on stable currency and sound finances
In a Sept 25 reply from Washington to Gov W J Northern, President Cleveland reiterates his stance on finance. He calls for a stable currency with equal domestic purchasing power and assurances that the laws support spending and investment rather than hoarding money. He stresses creditworthiness among nations and prudent financial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaxta
Northern
Cleveland
Washington
W. J. Northern
Congress
United States
Anarchist Plot Ties Viennese and U S Anarchists Exposed
Vienna reports a major anarchist plot to blow up the reichsrat and other sites on October 1. Four workers were arrested, and many linked to anarchist societies fled the city. Chicago and New York authorities also pursued a parallel plot linked to Paris and London, with detectives and secret services coordinating to prevent attacks at the 1893 world fair era.
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Vienna
Reichstrath
New York
Chicago
Wasuisaroy
Parise
London
Reds
Maj. W. McClaughey
Secret Service
Clyburne Avenue
West Lake Street
Common Council
Ravachol
Rue Clitchy
Paris
Major McClaughey
M. Loze
Byrne
Scotland Yard Service
M. Lore
Prince Kropotkin
Hempstead Washburn
Astor Place
Desperate Naval Battle Ends With Rebel Torpedo Boats Captured
In Enda on Sept 27 government warships repelled rebel torpedo boats after a fierce clash. Rebels seized two torpedo boats but suffered heavy losses as government crews boarded and captured craft and crews. several rebels reached shore, most captured. Contagious disease notes follow with cholera in Hamburg and smallpox in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Salesman William McCombs Ends His Life in Hotel
William McCombs, a George Worthington salesman from Wuyee isc West Virginia, shot himself in his St Charles hotel room at 8 30 am dying instantly. The report notes no cause. In Greencastle Indiana Frank P Nelson a wealthy man has made an assignment for creditors with assets mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCombs
Wuee.isc
W. Va
George Worthington Company
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Charles Hotel
Greencastle
Ind
Frank P. Nelson
Local financier faces assignment over substantial assets
The subject is said to have assets estimated at 250000 in land, bank, mill stock and property within the city. Indorsements for a manufacturing concern reportedly exceed 50000 and this situation precipitated the assignment.
Two Legislators Clash in House Plenum Fight Erupts Over Filibuster
Morse of Massachusetts and Fithian of Illinois traded sharp words and threats during a session opening dispute. The altercation, sparked by Morse filibustering, ended with no blows as the speaker restored order. General Black of Delaware then began his maiden speech supporting repealing 1865 pension laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseischos
Mr. Morse
Massachusetts
Fithiap
Ilinois
Morse
Mr. Fithian
Lochren
Fithian
Illinois
Goldsei
John C. Black
Ilelinois
Pensions
Would-be Train Robbers Fail in Late Night Hold Up
Reports from Conxettavittr Pennsylvania describe a thwarted attempt to hold up the Baltimore and Ohio midnight express after McKeesport. Passengers were kept in cars as men rushed the front. $62,000 in cash lay in the express carriage. Officials reportedly acted on tips and dispatched armed riders on a freight ahead of the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conxettavittr
Baltimore and Ohio
McKeesport
Chicago
Ellrods
Fort Wayne racing notes and city figures in decline
Fort Wayne crowd attends races as One Mile Handicap results highlight minor figures like G. A. Banker, C. C. Vani, and G. K. Walling. A three-minute free-for-all pacing race features Blonde driven by A. L. A long list of finishers follows. Billy Deutsche, aging gambler once in theater, faces probable death in St Luke’s Hospital after a dramatic life in gambling and Europe.
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Fort PLC
Ville
Peenescnerrsttyie
G. A. Banker
Pittsburg
Barrett
C. C. Vani
G. E. Walling
Mariott
G. K. Walling Kendall
Marion Black
Fort Wayne
B. Inks
Ligonier
Sunkey
Lenore
Wayne Waa
Harry Clay
Governor Gray
Danvts
Lore
Billy
Carlo
St Luke's
Denver
Billy Deutsches
New York City
Yau
Maurice Grau
Europe
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Henry
New Roshell
Sol
Agre
Herr Most
Cariaco
A. N. Bennett
Chas. Rosswell
W. W. Lewis
Titusville
Hoomier
Fort Wayne City Band
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Roby
Saya Cleveland
City of
Enda
Hanburg
Hansure
Board of Public Health
North Brothers’ Island
Riverside Hospital
Tate
Farret Bert
Charles Res
Ptamb
Capt. Reese
Congresaman McNages
Wm. H. Ban
Internal Revenue
Frank Brocker
Brocker
Nagny
Pope
Billy Deutsche Doill
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