Storms in the East Carve Devastation in Pittsburg Area
Reports describe a fierce wind and rainstorm striking Pittsburg and Allegheny on Monday. At least three people died and extensive property damage followed. Many dwellings and eight to ten churches lost roofs. Telegraph, telephone and electric poles were toppled, hindering travel amid two converging storms from west and east. The storm dropped 58 inches of water in five minutes and topped sixty mph winds.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ohio Valley
Menis
Wilmerding
Thee Michigan Storm Brings Immense Western State Loss
An electrical storm across southern Michigan caused widespread damage. Rouge River overflow near Worthville caused 519,900 in losses and displaced families. Dozens of barns and buildings were destroyed, and farmer Marke ham near Marshall died when his barn collapsed. Fruit orchards suffered massive losses across western Michigan while several towns reported heavy lightning damage without fatalities.
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Michigan
Worthville
Rouge River
Homer
Doe! Markeham
Marshall
Stete T
Missouri Judge Seeks Negro Jury Participation in County Courts
In St Joseph Missouri Judge Keene of the county court contemplates placing all Negroes in the jury wheel to be drawn for criminal and circuit court trials. He claims juries should include people with equal rights and notes that if lawyers oppose, they may quit practice. The plan stirs strong feeling as the wheel has never included Negroes before.
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Missouri
Keene
St. Joseph Mb
Habbo
Daurta
Justices Courts
Keveral
Ihene
Fudge Keene
Restless Cheyennes and Arapahoes staged a dance raid
Dispatches from Tanna Kansas report Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes restless as Sizzy Efe and Pueblo visitors sparked a 'com dance' at the reservation. Agents pursued the dancers who were then escorted home after chiefs rewarded the visitors with ponies. Two local deaths reported in Ohio and Pennsylvania rail incidents. Vanderbilt shows health improvement after Newport outing. Mrs Gougaroo signals a plan to organize a national silver league in a Saturday meeting.
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Tanna
Wichita
Kansas
Efe
Colorado
Carses
Woolson
Woodson
Worman
Twenty Two Dead In Colorado Cloudburst At Morrison
Disaster struck Morrison Colorado as a second storm unleashed a wall of water. Homes, barns and debris were swept away leaving every house flooded. Search parties picked through the debris along the creek for bodies as fears lingered for missing residents.
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Colorado
Morrison
Denver
Cal
Mt. Vernon
Ithare
Wriday
Trade Still Langues The Week Begins With Low Mood
The Week Begins with low mood but recovers as banks unite to move 20 million dollars of gold into the treasury and international bankers seek to influence foreign exchange. Gold reserves rise above 109 million. Wheat exports for three weeks reach 4,088,147 bushels, Atlantic exports 4,088,147 including flour, against last year. Wool sales hit a record low at 1,870,450 pounds, domestic 843,050. Failures in the U S total 814 dollars, Canada 29. Prices show no strong change.
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Ater
Don “&Go
S. Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Bryan Nominated by Populists as Standard Bearer
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was named by the Populist party as their standard bearer by a vote of 42 to 38 amid a turbulent Chicago convention. The Democratic nominee protested his nomination and a rump convention formed after adjournment. The ticket named Bryan with Wat son as second on the ticket amid bitter opposition and expulsions of delegates.
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Wilhiam Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Chicago
Jones
Seawall
Thomas BE. Watson
Lia
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Protecting the Reserve as Gold Stock Recovers
Treasury officials report the gold reserve back above 400 million after a surge from gold coin deposits by New York banks in exchange for US notes. Bank involvement appears to shield the treasury while gold exports rise, signaling continued bank control of the exchange market.
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Treasury
New York
United States Niles
Meteoric Event Strikes Mexico Causing Fatal Fall and Fire
A meteor plume struck Santos Reyes near Chichitasblua Mexico causing a scalding flash and a 700 foot ground hole. A miner’s home was destroyed and five children killed as the fiery object caused a beaver rain and boiling water spray minutes after impact.
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Wexico
Santos Reyes
Chichitasblua
Mexico
Five Months Without Food Woman Stands Fast In Battle Creek
Mrs Henry Ingram of Battle Creek Michigan continues a hunger strike. She has not eaten in 150 days and has shed over 100 pounds since it began. Crowds visit her home seeking a glimpse of the remarkable case amid ongoing public interest.
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Henry Ingram
Battle Crack
Mich
Tentry Ingram
Ingram
NO BATTLE FOUGHT CLAIMS BY DELOMNE ON REBEL VICTORY
Spanish Minister in the United States Sener DeLoame tells a Lenox reporter that reports of a rebel defeat near Pinar del Rio and a subsequent capture are imaginary. He praises General Buares Inelan for a victory at Cocarigara and notes his force of about 1,790 men dispersed 600,000 rebels.
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DeLoimne
Sener DeLee
United States
Piers
Lenox
Rey Wert
Pinar del Rio
Sal
Suarez
Cocarigara
Talia Honda
Pinar del Rig
Wife slain as husband shoots self in Cincinnati house
In Cincinnati at Fifth Street profile, William Wiley a ladies' tailor, shot his wife after quarrels. she died en route to hospital while he survived with a superficial head wound from a bullet that glanced off his skull. The couple had separated about three months ago and the incident followed a prior quarrel.
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William Wiley
William T. Wiley
Cincinnati
Wiley
Wiler Saw
Bis
Révalve
Fred
Excursion ship Coelmbian hits hawser causing minor damage
Passenger steamer Coelmbian swung against its deck after a hawser parted near Oedensbura. No injuries reported as the boat continued its voyage. Tina Smith, 17, of Cashoun County Michigan, reported dead at Homer after a life noted for caring for generations. Constantinople dispatch notes Turkish massacres with vast fatalities near Wan, total death toll reaching 17006.
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Oedensbura
Coelmbian
F. D&d
Tina Smith
United States
Cashoun County
Michigan
Homer
Bon
New Daven
Conn
Cipe
Weather, floods, and theft in Ohio and western regions
Continuous rains and floods devastate northwestern Ohio crops with widespread damage to hay, wheat, and oats. In Findlay area, losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. A Denver stage hold up near Grassy yields twelve watches and $500. a posse pursues the bandits. Drowning claims mount from a Waskengal River boating excursion near Fleming’s Mill. Mexico readies resignation of Minister Homero, with Romero aiming to meet Washington soon.
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Ohio
Sthlanont
Fie
Cires
Findlay
Holt
Denver
Cripple Creek
Grassy
Thurtean Mean
Dalfer
Big Lumber Glaze Fire Destroys Dock Yard Lumber
Fire at Chenbaygian Alich destroyed between five and six million feet of lumber and the docks where it was piled at the Whitehall mill. The mill itself was unharmed. James Blarray, alias Greasy Jim, a colored man, was hanged in New Orleans for the murder of Policeman Michael Catton.
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Chenbaygian
Alich
Lamber
Whitehall Mil
James Blarray
Greasy Jim
New Orleans
Marray
Michael Catton
Pope’s Delegate Satolli Chooses to Stay in America
The New York Freeman’s Journal cites no trustworthy source claiming Cardinal Satolli was offered Rome or America. It reports the apoge nolit delegate has chosen to remain in the United States.
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New York Freeman's Journal
Cardinal Satolli
Rome
America
Our Trade with Japan Exports and imports totals
Consulate General Melvor in Kanagawa forwards to the State Department the 1885 foreign trade figures for Japan. The United States is credited with 27,554,764 pounds for exports and 34,700,943 pounds for imports.
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Japan
Melvor
Kanagawa
State Department
United States
Brainerd Man Hanged for Murder in Robbery Case
John Stryde was hanged in the county jail at Brainerd Minnesota for the murder of Andrew Pelcraon during a robbery. The execution followed legal proceedings and the verdict confirming the crime and motive.
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Hinngingaw
Brainerd
Debs Declines Populist Convention Nomination
Eugene V. Debs stated he would not attend the Populist convention in St. Louis nor seek a presidential nomination, according to a Terre Haute special in the St. Louis Republic.
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Debs
St. Louis
Death of Gen. George W. Jones in Dubugas
Gen George W Jones died at his Dubugas home after a long illness. A veteran of multiple wars he was a drummer boy in the war of 1812 and had notable political roles as last congressional delegate from the Michigan Territory and first senator from Iowa. He knew every President since Monroe and was a keen participant in Washington society. His wife died in 1898.
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Monroe
Chesterfield of
Washington Society
Gen. Jones
George W. Jones
Dubugas
Ben Campbell
Chicago
Tov
M. Cassady
Capt
L. W. Griffiths
Des Moines
Linn
Deussa
MM. J. Hay
William
George Jones
George Wallace Jones
Vincennes
Ind
Michigan
Wisconsin
United States
Iowa
Lis
Ile
Mojrroe
Lafayette
Live Stock in the State Shows Large Decrease in Cattle
The state auditor reports a marked drop in cattle hogs and sheep from last year. Cattle decline from 3,272,030 to 2,282,000 while hogs fall from 3,505,000 to 2,855,000. Overall stock value remains near previous levels as prices sag. Expect further declines next year as farmers sell out and stop breeding.
Iowa cigarette law struck down by U S Circuit Judge
United States Circuit Judge Sanborn of St Paul ruled the Iowa anti cigarette law unconstitutional and ordered the release of Donald McGregor of Cedar Rapids on habeas corpus. McGregor had been arrested for importing cigarettes and selling them in original packages after the law took effect July 4. The petitioner’s lawyers relied on the federal court decision that limited federal power, as cited in the prohibition case from Iowa years ago.
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United States
Sanborn
St. Paul
Donald
McGregor
Cedar Rapids
Rit
McGaregor
Supreme Court of the United States
Iowa
Congress
Notable 19th Century Political Links and Death of Gen George
The obituary recounts a figure connected to Daniel Weigsl er and many major leaders such as Thomas H. Benton Stephen A. Douglas William H. Seward and James Paullanan. It notes intimate ties with Calhoun Van Buren Henry Clay Fremont and Jefferson Davis and describes a life as a South American envoy before the war. The piece mentions a duel tragedy, a Chesterfield in Washington society and wealth in later years with a pension. It covers the funeral of Gen George Wallace danes Wasbel at St Patricks Church and lists honorary pallbearers including Gen Thomas Syoth and Senator Alison. The service took place in Dantuque with Rev Dr Carrot presiding.
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Daniel Weigsler
Conttesa
Thomas H. Benton
Ailes Sanner
Stephen A. Douglas
William HT. Seward
James Paebanan
Deh OC. Calhoun
Matti van Buren
Henry Clay
John C. Fremont
Jefferson Jiasis
Franklin Pueres
South America
Sffaira
Chiltey Graves
Leorard
Spapieipe
Bedi
Cothasion
Telferson Davis
Chesterfield
Washington Society
Doswa
Lué
Aoones
George Wallace Danes Wasbel
St. Patrocan
Chureau
Datiuque
Marning
Mer. Ryan
Tonsa
Tenpasry
Carrot
St. Jogepd Ts
Gon
Tp. Syoth
Alison
Ciw
Drake
Woos. Richards
Uuvied
Key West
Murder in Page County sparks courtroom drama
In Clarinda jail, Thomas Flannigan is charged with killing tenant Henry Cree. Flannigan claims self defense after a suit to eject Cree from the premises provoked the shooting. Cree died instantly and the county teems with public outrage amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Page County
Homas Flannigan
Clarinda
Henry Creetai
Saatiern
Page Conny
Flanigan
Creeimin
Flannigan
Reemain
Jia
Stolen Mileage Arrests Linked to Milwaukee Book Trade
Police nab two suspects at Dua buqua while they attempt to sell Milwaukee Mirage books through a broker. Officers find $12,000 worth of mileage tickets linked to a Wyoming office theft, identifying the items as stolen property.
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Polet
Duabuqua
Trump
Milwaukee
Poisoning Case Ties Corned Beef to McVey Household
A prominent lawyer AJH McVey and his family including wife, sons Edward Frank and Charles, daughter Katie, servants Annie Ward Marie Kinglestrom and Carl Ward, and Prof E P Nelson were poisoned by valine corned beef that had cooled from the loughers.
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Ajh McVey
Fies Montes
Edward
Frank
Charles
Katie
Annie Ward
Marie Kinglestrom
Carl Ward
E. P. Nelson
McVey
Bey Biden by Rattler in Wheat At Work Incident
A disruptive incident at a wheat facility involves Bey Biden by Rattler and reports of a bite during work. Authorities note a dangerous condition as the event unfolds in the facility setting.
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Bey Biden
Rattler
Legislature Debates Cigarette Import Limits
Attorney General Jemley argues legislature can ban importation and sale of cigarettes in original packages. Supreme Court grants writ as Sanhern follows prior rulings. Attorney General prepares to appeal to the United States Supreme Court to challenge new anti cigarette law as unconstitutional.
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Saveral Bissez
Brno
Iterife
Iimporter
Atforner
Jemley
Otter
Dade Sanhern
Dadshin
Supreme Court
Unitedd Kostes
Ates
Rate War In Corn Prices Squeeze Farmers In South
A railroad rate dispute in the southern part of the state spurs a sudden rise in corn prices. Dealers offer 18 to recent per bushel, higher than this summer, as farmers rush to sell before rates possibly drop. The market shows strong demand and fears of continued rate shifts.
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Oderluig
Lowe
Escape Attempt Foiled by Jail Officers at XS Halltown
Twenty inmates at fheacoutty jail plotted an escape through a rent in the wall at XS halltown. Two managed to crawl through before officers halted them and recaptured the pair. They face various charges, not yet proven.
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XS Halltown
Fheacoutty
Golden Wedding Celebration in Wesley for Mr and Mrs Ash
Mr and Mrs Freeman Ash of Wesley celebrated a garden wedding anniversary on a Saturday with about forty guests including children and grandchildren. The couple, regarded as a worthy old pair, have lived in Kossuth County for about thirty years.
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Anu
Freeman Ash
Wesley
Ash
Kossuth
Clinton Court House Contract Sparks Funding Dispute
Maddie Wren reports that an appropriation of 125600 for Clinton Connaly's nest court house was spent to the second story. A contract with G I Levene exhausted funds and he left for Canada. This spring 76000 was voted to finish the structure and bids are advertised. Leveille warns supervisors Pratticetands ready to complete his contract, threatening injunction if not.
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Clinton
Court House
Maddie Wren
Clinton Connaly
Nest Court House
G. I. Levene
Levaille
Canada
Leveille
Pratticetands
Ten Robbers of Red Sullivan Gang Arrested in Chicago
After months of terror a Chicago gang led by Orme and known as Red Sullivan faced arrest. About ten young men under 22, many former reform school inmates, are implicated. They formed an oath bound to kill or aid escape, terrorized victims, and used planned ambushes to rob and assault in numerous downtown spots. Police describe a highly organized, bloodthirsty network with aims to shoot traitors and free comrades. The chief notes the group’s brutal efficiency and bold defiance of law enforcement.
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Chicago
du Ageries
Gronny’ Ety
John Ornie
Gaz
Red
Sullivan
Thomas McGuivan
Michael Monahan
James Dempsey
Bartey Hunt
Alfred Alias
Sleepy” Burke
Joseph Gordin
Jessé “Thames
John’ McLane
Jesse"Thames
Fontire Reformatory
Orme
iAn Oath
Pistole
Reformatory
Daeteenves
Notable city crime gang captured after string of robberies
For weeks the group carried out nightly jobs in the city center then moved ten miles away for another heist. Hed Silivan was captured while drunk, yielding key information that led to the arrests of Crme Trempsey Monahan in Detroit where they had discussed further incidents. Orme, the leader, posed as a respectable student and used his polished appearance to avoid suspicion.
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Hed Silivan
Crme
Trempsey
Monahan
Detroit
Orme
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