Mass Casualty Explosion in Chicago Kills Four Soldiers
A 1:45 PM explosion in Chicago at Grand and Oakwood wounded eighteen others and killed four soldiers. A forward gun caisson with shrapnel shells detonated, blasting debris over nearby houses and throwing servicemen hundreds of feet. Nine artillery horses died as chaos followed the blast.
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Chicago
Second Artillery
Fort Riley
Kan
Grand
Oakwood
Atresia
Oakwood Boulevard
Ateson Bish Inty
Artilley Borkgs
Dengran
Doym
Bvo
Enene
Eeualky
Joe Galler
Lita
Hammond
Explosion scatters wreckage as artillery shells misfire
A fatal accident near the street end blew up a battery causing shrapnel damage. The blast left four horses dead and scattered debris across the road. The cause remains unknown but suspected to be a faulty shell cap damaging the ammunition chest.
Rail strike costs feared exceed Chicago losses
Rail executives warn the Chicago strike could cost railroads millions. Damaged property and many cars burned or destroyed raise the tally, with claims expected to reach tens of millions as officials plan compensation actions and a commission meeting on South Water Street seeks a plan to address claims against railroads.
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Chiteago
Manneera
Chhicago
Neary
South Water Atreat
Labor Board Bill filed by Senator James Z George
Senator James Z George of Mississippi introduced a bill in the Senate to create a board of labor arbitration. The article traces his life from youth in Mississippi through service in the Mexican and Civil wars, noting his roles as reporter, brigadier general, and Chief Justice before joining the U S Senate in 1870.
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George Yants
James Z. George
United States
Mississippi
Senate
George
Georges
Sauna Cnodon Wis
Mixsisipui
Tocasion
Sunretso Court of Misassaippi
Supreme Bench
United States Senate
Hawaa
Conspicuous Railway Man John W. Kenan Expert in Rail World
John W. Kenan, chairman of the General Managers' Strike Committee, is highlighted as a prominent railway figure. A New England native noted for Westward career, he rose from clerk to Chief Engineer and then to top executive posts including president of the Chicago, St Paul and Kansas City Railroad, shaping his authority in the industry.
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John WI. Kenan
General Manegers
John Mr. Egan
Rai Road World
General Managers
Mr. Egan
New England
West
Allincia
Vernon
Ofice
Beama
Southern Minnesota Railroad
Lattar
Suthern Prafia
Dale
Ceneral Sunariniendait
Tha
St. Paul, Minneapoli,and Mantoba Railway
Sha Chicago
S& Baul and
Kaneas Cito
Judge Defies Army at California Habeas Hearing
In Sacramento a habeas corpus hearing for three Dunaniar strikers led to a clash as a detachment of regular troops entered the courthouse to remove prisoners. Judge Catlin urged resistance to the soldiers actions while spectators and officers clashed amid feverish excitement. the assistant DA ordered troops back to the depot.
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Sacramento
Cal
Catrin
Cuthers
The Riot Gun Described as Powerful Multicartridge Weapon
A detailed description of the so called riot gun used by U S Marshal Arnold to arm his deputies during Chicago troubles. The weapon blends Gatling and mitrailleuse features, fires six cartridges rapidly, and launches seven two shot projectiles with each load.
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Arnold
United States
Chicago
Jr Fr
Hainany
Mowder
Blackshot
Beot Gunehall
Ae Carrcles
Plague Fear Sparks Anti Foreign Protests in Hong Kong
Reports from Hong Kong describe intense distrust as locals resist European medical workers during plague outbreaks. Placards warn residents to shun foreign doctors and homes, fueling mobs that attack physicians and halt bone inspections for two days.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Wo Ammunt
Tiung Kong
Doner
Tragic Storms and Crashes Hit Various Regions
Records of deadly events include a lightning strike killing thirteen in Delmo Prussia, a Biloxi shooting incident, a criminal Haley captured in Iowa, and drones sabotaging railway tracks in Borden town New Jersey. A traction engine accident in Lima Ohio caused the death of Jacob Allen and the team. A cargo train from the East arrived in San Francisco via Seattle after seven days.
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Miss
Delmo
Prussia
Tlaris CG
Haley
Lwo
D. Ina
Carlstoo
Bordentown
N I
Mate
San Francisco
Seattle
Lima
Ohio
Jacob Allen
Nation's Solons Debate Bills and Appropriations
National lawmakers discuss and vote on agricultural and military appropriation bills. The Senate reviews desert land use and Indian education funding, while the House advances bankruptcy and railroad jurisdiction measures and considers postal and military affairs. Adjournments mark daily sessions.
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Congress
Iocn
District of Columbia
House
Committee On Agriculture ‘and Forastryue
le jonTn
Wwerd
Iercary
Catchings
Pence
Bland
Batley
Senate
West
Paristras
Dubuque
Iowa
Ansbrough
Cockrell
Orfer
Judiciary Committee
Steath
United States Railroad
Carey
Joseph Indian Industrial Benool
Wismushu
Voorhees
Benator Hill
United States
Fragmented Prose and Quotes From Various Authors
A collage of misread quotes and aphorisms from authors like Shakespeare Quintilian and Whately. The text mixes garbled phrases and stray lines about liberty and virtue, with stray notes on work habits and sleep. No single coherent news event is presented.
President Cleveland Letter Urges Tariff Reform Support
Executive Division Washington July 2 1887 letter from President Grover Cleveland to Hon. William L Wilson urges party unity and tariff reform through a House Senate conference. He stresses adherence to Democratic principles, opposition to free sugar concessions, and the need for honest compromise to achieve durable tariff legislation. The message frames the conference as pivotal to Democratic success and national prosperity.
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Wilson
Washington
William L. Wilson
Deaz Btz
Congresa
Democratic Party
A . Tetannot
House of Representatives
Tha Penigerstich Paty
Han
Penurshia
Mitias
Gabon
Corporatione
Mary Siveftien
Xustuer
Utia
Aulée
Ro Taran
Timluhy
Grover Oletedan
Lady Constance Lytton Named Noted Journalist
AwoncG the many able women journalists of the day is Lady Constance Lytton. She inherits her love for literary work and qualifications for writing from her father, the late Earl Justion, author and diplomat, who is best known to_remlers as the author of "TLaretile."
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Constance Lytton
Earl Justion
Remlers
SuANDERERS and Vara Twin Brothers on a Shared World
The text describes SuANDERERS and Vara as twin brothers sharing a planet and a common ruler, identified by a single governing body named the woe member the tong. The fragment presents a compact sci fi setting with interconnected origins.
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Suanderers
Vara
Nedos
Tong
Sugar scandal rumors threaten three prominent senators
A Washington correspondent reports that three leading senators may have committed perjury in a sugar market investigation. The tale says brokers hold contracts linking a prominent senator to a sugar deal, with market manipulators aiming to break the sugar schedule by arresting a senator. The narrative suggests the accused could reverse the rise in sugar prices and recover losses.
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Pood ‘Authority
Sdya
Washington
Utah Becomes Newest State as Union Expands
The article notes Utah's admission as the forty fifth state with full state powers upon Congress session start. It cites Salt Lake City as capital, population around 280,000, and a territory of about 220,156 square miles. Describes geography, climate, agriculture, and early settlement by Brigham Young followers.
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Adda
Old Glory
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Jelaware
Montana
Idaho
Dakota
Nevada
Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Great
Green
Arizona
Waheate
Great Salt Lake
Jedan
Salt Lake
Vaileta
Alexico
Brigham Young
Utaa
Colorado
GROVER SPEAKS OUT ON WILSON LETTER IN CONGRESS
A Washington dispatch reports Mr. Wilson reading a letter from President Cleveland, released with a public statement. He condemns the Senate and House handling of the conference and accuses sugar interests of influencing legislation, urging partisan retaliation against the alleged conspiracy.
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Iin
Wilson
Mrr
Cleeland
Senate
House
Harper's Ferry monument proposal and rail incident report
Census figure given as 410165607. A plan to erect a John Brown monument on the Harper's Ferry enginehouse site. Nearby in South Enid Oklahoma a structure under a railway bridge was partly demolished. Dynamite placed on Northern Pacific tracks near Seuk Lapids Mint damaged but no injuries.
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John Brown
Harper's Ferry
DexamMrre
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