Graham Leader and New York Writer Plans
Wilzam D. Howete, once a Graham novelist now in New York, plans a return to Boston. The emperor of Austin covered Crown Prince Rudolph's debts totaling £480,000. France's National League against atheism to erect a statue for Chevreuil the centenarian chemist who stayed a believer. A testimonial concert was held in a New York private parlor for Mrs Esther Greeley Cleveland Horace Greeley's sister, who is an invalid.
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Wilzam D. Howete
New York
Boston
Emperor of
Austin
Rudolph
National League Against
Chevreuil
Esther Greeley Cleveland
Horace Greeley
Hewitt Dines With General Boulanger in London Suites
Abram S. Hewitt, now in London, occupies rooms directly above Gen. Boulanger. Reportedly the two have already dined together and may be forming a close friendship.
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Abram S. Hewitt
London
Gen. Boulanger
Smithboro man walks ten miles after 91st birthday
Joan Horton, Smithboro Georgia, just turned 91, began at 6am and walked ten miles. He cut and split 128 rails and twenty two stakes, plowed an acre, walked home, and had supper at 5pm, showcasing notable endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Horton
Smithboro
Pinanciers Ives and Staynor In Ludlow Street Jail
Ives and Staynor, confined in Ludlow Street jail, New York, are appealing to former friends for small loans. Officials expect they will not be tried until fall and may be forced to endure ordinary jail fare.
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Ives
Staynor
Ludlow Street
New York
Ordinry
Queen Victoria commissions American painter Bunce in Biarritz
During a visit to Biarritz Queen Victoria commissioned William Gedney Bunce, an American artist formerly of Hartford and later based in New York and Venice, to paint a portrait. It is noted as the first time the queen reportedly gave a commission to an American artist.
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Queen Victoria
Biarritz
William Gedney Bunce
Hartford
Novel Explores Marriage as Failure Through Dark Romance
Mrs. Mona Camp writes of marriage as a social trap in a new novel where a heroine marries a rich but unscrupulous man for money. His misconduct drives her to frenzy and murder, echoing themes in Robert Ells mere.
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Mona Camp
Robert Ellsmere
Coat Of Johnny Turns Up In Nebraska Ranch Owner
The famous Coat Of Johnny of Bonanza notoriety resurfaced in Nebraska as the owner of a $100,000 ranch. In the past year he has drifted across multiple states working as a tramp market gardener miner and sheep-raiser. This latest find presents him as still quite wealthy.
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Nebraska
Hawaiian Princess Victoria Kainlani to visit England incognito
The Hawaiian princess Victoria Kainlani, niece of King Kalakaua and second in line to the Hawaii throne, will travel to England for a several month visit. She will pass through the United States incognito and on her return next spring visit Washington to pay respects to the president and his family as a royal guest.
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Victoria Kainlani
Kalakaua
Hawaii
United States
England
Washington
Talmage’s simple plan to spread Christianity worldwide
The Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage proposes a straightforward scheme for global conversion. He suggests every Christian win one convert and each new convert repeat the effort, projecting that ten years of this work could reach 1.4 billion people and usher in a millennium by century’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Tall British entourage dwarfs Pauncefote at White House
At the White House Pauncefote meets the president in a blue parlor where six tall British men gather. Pauncefote stands 6 feet 6 inches, his secretaries are over 6 feet, and Walker Blaine sums their combined height to 37 feet.
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Julian Pauncefote
White House
Pauncefote
Legation
Ewards
Herbert
Walker Blaine
Burial Shrouded in Pine Boughs for New York Editor
Davin G Crory the New York editor was laid to rest in New Jersey with pine boughs piled across the coffin sides and lid. The body was covered several inches deep in the fragrant wood before the grave was filled in the ordinary manner.
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Davin G Crory
New York
New Jersey
Coal Excitement Fayette Licht Guards Challenge Brenham Guards
Fayette Licht leads the Coal Excitement squad in a bold challenge against the Brenham Guards signaling a high rivalry clash. Key players and team names indicate a regional contest with anticipated tight play and defensive battles.
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Fayette Licht
Brenham
Heavy Winds Halt Freight Train in Abilene
Severe weather caused a freight train to stop as high winds and lightning struck near Abilene. An attempted stop by workers failed, while a burglar activity reported in the city added to a day of damaging storms and power outages.
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Frigasly
Fatal Accident In Denison On Rusk Avenue
An evening crash on Rusk avenue in Denison leaves two people feared dead. A double seated hack frightened on Main street near Thompson hotel, throwing Clifford and his sister at Woodard street, injuring Clifford severely. A visiting Sherman woman and another passenger were later found hurt but surviving.
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Denison
Tex
Rusk Avenue
Main Street
Thompson Hotel
Clifford
Ester
Grace Clifford
Sherman
C. FE. Clifford
Woodard Street
Gandy Street
Sam Starr
Freight Train Hampered by West Wind in Cotrolapo City
Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Cotrolapo City Texas with a second storm overnight. A water car toppled into a ditch while a westbound passenger train struggled for two hours against the gale. A freight train stalled until the wind subsided, with only minor fruit-tree damage reported downtown.
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Cotrolapo City
Tex
Here
Fayette Light Guard Challenged to July Fourth Drill Duel
LaGrange Texas June 18 Fayette Light Guard challenges Brenham Light Guard to a $100 a side drill duel on July 4 1889 at Hood Top The two clubs choose one judge each and the two judges select a third judge The winning team pays judges expenses The event follows the state programme recently drilled at Galveston.
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LaGranar
Tex
Fayette Light Guard
LaGrange
Brenham Light Guard
Hound Top
Galveston
Abilene Burglar Steals Groceries In Local Store
Abilene Texas Sunday night a negro burglarized the Rollins and Son grocery, taking about 15 to 20 dollars worth of goods. Marshals Clinton and Burch found many stolen items hidden in a negro named Jim Harris's room. Harris had recently been released from the penitentiary after Colorado authorities sentenced him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AbiLene
Tex
Rollins & Son
Clinton
Burch
Jim Harris
Harris
Colorado
Party trouble ends with man cut at Goopthwathe
Returning from Mullen a local party clashed. Henry Rahles stabbed J L Lewis in the arm and hand causing heavy bleeding. Rahles and another party member were involved. Rables faces an examining trial tomorrow.
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Goopthwathe
Tex
Mullen
Henry Rahles
J. L. Lewis
Tremendous Rain Wrecks Bridges in Courmans Texas
A historic downpour in Courmans Texas caused major damage as bridges and culverts were washed away and trees felled in streets. Ten consecutive days of rain threaten crop prospects and indicate severe damage to the surrounding countryside.
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Courmans
Tex
Excitement Over Coal Prospects In Porrinono
In Porrinono Texas on June 18 excitement grows over coal prospects after a prospector turned up fine coal samples from a shallow digging. Plans are underway to sink a shaft to test the strike and confirm its extent.
Reckless Boy Jimmie Cooper Dies After Train Accident
Jimmie Cooper a golf man from Pants Texas died at 9 30 this morning from injuries suffered when his leg was crushed between the ankle and knee as the Texas and Pacific cannon ball train pulled from Pants for Sherman yesterday at 5 PM His right leg was amputated above the knee in surgery following the mishap.
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Pants
Tex
Jimmie Cooper
Texas and Pacific
Sherman
Remains of R. A. Dorn Arrive for Austin Funeral
The body of R. A. Dorn, drowned yesterday in the Perdinales, arrived in Austin on June 17. The funeral was held that evening at Col H. J. Dorn’s residence, with many family friends and state department colleagues in attendance.
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Austin
Tex
R. A. Dorn
Perdinales
H. J. Dorn
Dorn
El Paso Considers Another Mayor Race After Protest
El Paso Texas June 15 A protest was filed with the city council against declaring the mayoral election result alleging questions about the eligibility or intelligibility of candidate Krakauer. The dispute prompts continued scrutiny of the El Paso mayoral contest and possible further action.
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el Paso
Tex
Council
Krakauer
Mayor Ced Tore Ote Election Eligibility Challenge
A city council considered a challenge to Krakauer’s eligibility and ordered a new election after evidence showed he could not respond in person or by counsel. The case concluded with the council invoking fresh electoral action.
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Ced
Tore Ote
Krakauer
Battle Between Races Subdues in Bastrop County
Sheriff Whit and four Travis officers return from Bastrop where two whites and two negroes were killed. One white and one negro likely mortally wounded. Reports say the negro constable was mortally wounded while resisting surrender. Cedar creek area scoured by armed whites as lawyers prepare to prosecute conspirators. Colored residents reported to have disappeared.
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Austin
Tex
Whit
Travis County
Bastrop
White
Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek Killing In Bastrop Fueled By Tense Encounter
In Cedar Creek Bastrop County Texas June 17 evidence from both black and white witnesses shows whites acted defensively while the colored group were the aggressors. The unprovoked shooting of Ad Litton by a negro constable occurred while Litton was unarmed and under trial. The aggressors fired first from courtroom and nearby cabin as tension escalated, suggesting a planned act by the black participants.
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Bastrop
Tex
Cedar Creek
Ad Litton
Wounded Man Marries While Lying Ill in Texas
Paris Texas June 17 Dick Moore the young man shot weeks ago by attorney W J Ownby married yesterday in bed to Miss M F E Godbold of Hope Arkansas. Rev Charles Manton officiated. Miss Godbold a niece of Capt S A Johnson Moore’s brother in law nursed him through a similar illness following his brother Dave’s death two and a half years ago. Moore’s wounds are improving but danger remains.
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Paris
Tex
Dick Moore
W. J. Ownby
M. FE. Godbold
Hope
Ark
Charles Manton
Godbold
Johnson
Moore
Dave
Burglary at South Dallas Residence
News of a burglary at the home of Mr. Jack Haynes in South Dallas reached police. A neighbor saw a strange figure in the lot who appeared neither man nor boy and suspected a visitor on business. The prowler pretended to leave but burglarized the house, displaying expert skill.
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Dallas
Tex
Jack Haynes
Haynes
Two Boys Fight In Kixeston Stampede Ends With Capture
In Kixeston Texas on June 17 Horace Horton cut John Mitchell on the head and stabbed him in the side in front of the post office. Marshal Ben Addington pursued Horton through a corn field and captured him. Horton was held on a bond for court. The wounded boy rests easily with no serious fears for recovery.
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Kixeston
Tex
Horace Horton
John Mitchell
Horace
John
Ben Addington
Tyler arrest sent for theft suspect James Connelly
A telegram from Tyler police informed Anisee sheriff that James Connelly is under arrest for theft of watches and jewelry from Adair & Clark. A deputy was dispatched to bring him to Anisee for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniseenr
Tex
Tyler
James Connelly
Adair & Clark
Choctaw Indian James Eastman Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Eastman James a full-blood Choctaw committed suicide at Tuskahoma in the Choctaw nation by shooting the top of his head with a Winchester after prolonged heavy drinking. He was drunk when the fatal shot was fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pants, Tex
Eastman James
Tuskahoma
James
McKinney Ice Factory Opens To Local Toasts
In McKinney Texas on June 18 a large crowd attended the opening of the new ice factory and toasted the proprietors with home made ice water. The enterprise opens under good auspices.
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McKinney
Tex
Storm Damage at Ennis Compress Tower
Heavy wind and rain yesterday in Ennis Texas caused a lightning strike to the compress tower. The bolt tore a short piece from the cor niche roof of iron but no other damage occurred to the building.
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Ennis
Tex
Crop Prospects in Camp County After Rainfall
June 15 report from Purssure Texas notes heavy rains in Camp county hindered farming but promise an immense corn crop and, if unimpeded, an abundant cotton harvest.
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Purssure
Tex
Camp County
Pocket Cigar Case and Five of Tansi Punch for 25c
An item listing shows a pocket cigar case and five copies of Tansi Punch priced at 25 cents in total. The brief entry notes a small sale of smoking accessories.
Johnstown Disaster Update from June 17
At Johnstown Pennsylvania a large force of 5500 workers is active in the ruins today. Philadelphia fire engines assist in pumping water from ponds and foundations. Seventeen more bodies are recovered including three Clark children. Mrs Annie Boyles is identified with valuables on her person. Conflicts and arrests occur as relief work proceeds with plans for portable houses and new businesses.
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Johnstown
Hastings
Philadelphia
Chicago
Burgess Howell
Burgess
Annie Boyles
Racine
Wis
Day Express
James Clark
Fourteenth Regiment
Cambria City
Spangler
Commissary
Starving miners in Brazil Ind face dire need
The Brazil coaling district sinks into hunger as over 5000 miners and families lack basics. Six weeks of strike have left workers and their dependents in extreme poverty, with Governor Hovey expected to call for statewide relief. Desolate villages ring Bragel as communities endure with bare bread and water.
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Brazil
Ind
Govenor Hovey
Clay County
Bragel
Southern Vacific Chief Discusses Rail Investments
New York on June 15 C P Huntington president of the Southern Vacific railway spoke with a reporter about plans for major investments in rail infrastructure and expansion projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. P. Huntington
The
Southern Vacific Railway
Invest
Great Wind Storm Drowns Families in Kansas Towns
News from Fort Scott and surrounding counties reports a devastating wind storm flooding towns in Bourbon county and the Walnut valley. Drowned include a mother and babe in the Graham family. two women and four children in Union. Railways and telegraph lines are down, with widespread crop and infrastructure damage noted across Exporapo, Cassidy, Crepar Vare and nearby areas.
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St. Louis
Fort Scott
Kansas
Uniontown
Wichita and Western
Bourbon County
Augusta
Belltown
Lamb & Meade
Buck Run
Sixth Street
Exporapo
Kan
Walnut
Graham
Babe
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
O. Beaman
Cassidy
Iowa
Allen County
Neosho River
Brock
Sheridan Hines
Peculiar Election in Pittsburg Prohibition Vote
A strange election day in Pittsburg Allegheny county saw bands and glee clubs parading to polling places fulfilling rival campaigns. Voters carried pocket tickets and crowds enjoyed a festive mood amid hot sun and no disturbances. Returns indicated a large turnout with a conservative majority estimated near 25 000 for the prohibition amendment.
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Pittsprons
Allegheny County
Oldsol
Pny
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Congo Valley
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