Explosion of Coton Torpedoes Kills Three in New York
A torpedo explosion in New York killed three people and injured many, after a truck carrying explosive torpedo cases spilled contents. Witnesses describe a terrifically loud blast that flattened a vehicle, blew debris across the street, and caused severe injuries to bystanders and a horse team. The torpedoes are described as nitro glycerin mixes in tin cans, with accidents reported at the factory and warnings about improper handling.
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New York
Ayweer
Terry Trown
Amyline
Mary d. Gurr
Martone
Fifeen House
Notable Defalcations Rock Washington And New York
Intense Washington uproar over Col. Hodges Paymaster General defalcations dating to 1864 totaling about half a million dollars. Hodges, under guard, to Fort McHenry for court martial. confession cites stock gambles and real estate losses. Separate NY Post Office case: John W. Norton defalcations of about 115000 over years, signed drafts for years, recovery planned.
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Washington
Col. Hodges
Sherman
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Gen. Brice
Col
Hodges
Gen
Fries
Treasury
John W. Norton
New York City
Money Order Department
New York Post-Office
James Kelly
New York
Nancy
Norton
Brutal family murder near Lexington Kentucky shocks town
In Kentucky four miles from Lexington an elderly man and his sister are found slain in their home after a hatchet attack. The victim, Folin Warper, lies by a bloodstained bed as his brother John and sister Elizabeth are also badly wounded. Police state robbery as motive and arrests have been made.
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Lexington
Folin Warper
Longfellow
John
Jacob
Elizabeth
Kentucky
Frightful Accident at Crossing Injures Picnic Party
A wagon load of picnickers left East St. Louis for a day in Illinois. At a crossing with the St. Louis and Vandalia Railroad, a excursion train struck the wagon. Three killed outright, two fatally hurt and several others seriously wounded. The wagon splintered, horses fled, and the train halted after the impact. No blame attached to railroad workers as aid was promptly given.
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St. Louis
Vandalia
Collinsville Plank Road
East St. Louis
Poole
Ilinois
Hightland
Vanon
Itz
Geneseses
Allen
Nora
Tragic Famine in Persia Amidst Disbanded Army
Levant Herald reports severe famine in Tersia as Persian forces are disbanded and trade halts. People camp in mountains. historians say such famine may endure months. Amid the disaster, cholera advances, urging continued sanitation measures and lessons in providence and prudence.
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Tre Tennis
Persia
Levant
Tersia
Momihs
Government August expenses total ten million seven hundred eighty nine thousand six hundred seventy four
The United States spent 10 789 674 for government operations in August with 5 809 110 from the War Department 3 146 901 from the Navy Department 5 657 650 from the Interior Department and 5 112 518 on civil and miscellaneous costs. A savant claims mosquitos defend against disease by lowering blood volume in summer and triggering counter irritation.
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War Department
Navy Department
Interior Department
Ostrich plume deceptions warned by reputable sellers
The Revolution notes that American women of culture prize ostrich plumes yet beware deceptions by feather dealers. Vulture feathers are commonly mixed in and spliced to extend length, often selling for triple the value. Buyers should check for unevenness and buy from trusted merchants with strong reputations.
Light Hour Movement Parade in New York City
A massive Labor and Co operative Associations parade in New York with over 10 000 marchers from white and colored unions. The procession passed city streets and was reviewed at City Hall, followed by a Cooper Union Hall meeting demanding enforcement of the Eight Hour Law and punishment of Capitol builders for alleged violations. Speakers praised the marchers as heroes and pledged to continue the fight for workers rights.
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New York
Labor and Co-operative
Cooper Union
Quinn
Stonecutters’ Unions
Albany
Alexander Troup
Printers’ Union
Grant
Powers
Stonecutters
Matthews
Bricklaners’ Union
Edwin Drood outlines and 19th century legal tidings
Charles Collins quotes Dickens on Edwin Drood showing Jasper as killer and Rosa Budd doubting Drood fate with possible Rosa marrying Tannor and others facing grim outcomes. The report shifts to New York injunction cases, steamer boiler verdicts and Cuban affairs, then advertises Wanaker’s Vinegar and a Milwaukee bankruptcy tale ending with Time sets all things even.
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Charles Collins
Saya
Dickens
Edwin Drood
Jasper
Edwin
Rosa Budd
Drood
Rosa
Tannor
Crispnykle
Helen Landless
Young Landless
Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Cali Saya Tonic
Dyspepsia and low spirits sufferers are advised to use Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Cali saya by Caswell Hazard Co New York as a top tonic and fever preventive. Flowers in hair remain a fashion note while Base Box provides safe exercise and amusement despite minor injuries.
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Calisaya
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Jonsson
Parsoy
Rare metal pipes and musical books advertise and trade
The ad column promotes Tin lined Lead Pipe by Caravents Snow & Winary Ming Co at No 212 Centre Street New York and The Sacred Crown by Lee & Shepard for choir and convention use. It also notes Parsoys Percarive Pens, cautions on medicines, and offers Northern Pacific 7 3/10 percent bonds via Jay Cooke Co with maps and pamphlets available.
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Caravents, Snow & Winary Ming Co
Centre Street
New York
Lee & Shepard
Inverstment Sccarltier, Jer Hooke & Co
Northern Pacific, Railroad Company
Jay Cooke & Co
Philadelphia
Washington
California
Kirking
J. Walker
R.H. McDonald & OG
San Francisco
Commerce Street
American & CO
Lawrence
Kansas
Joe Flhenry
Collage Place
Whitney
G. F. Whitney & Co
Lexington
Mase
Hunter
Hunter & CO
Hissiale
D. F. Hosges
Astoniste
G. W. Foster
LEE & Shepard, Publishers
Botton, Se
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Susramep
Jurge Barnard
Connolly
Apportionment
R. J. Lee
Fayetteville
N. C
United States Inspector of the District
Wanxker
Vincear Birrens
Milwaukee
Leonard Marshall
Charles W. Hassnen
Wall St
Bantry
Penn
Eeas
Genesee
Bieast
Western
Pennsylvania
Crinege
State
Pyot
Ohio
Ecin
Daeseee
Suicago
Braves
Pring
Ia Sioux Carrue
Interior
Sunir
Mwice
White Witter
Barney
New
Ates
Breage
Speina
Eden Tere
Eberay
Wee
Shetee
Leany
Wadelphia
Joston
Estenerens
Sax—Choice
Commun
Pell
Hostetter
C.F WaLpripes
Pottsville
Clectio Medical, College
Sen
Joseph
Sites
Dean
Ell Pine Street
Scovil
W.E. Scovie
N. Y
Broadway
Henry Bert Beecher
Smemttawe
Pho
Warsaw
Senore oDenble
Ee Et Reyee
Cronin
U.S. Plano
Magcotah
Wells
Chicago
J. McGosker
Degraw St
Brooklyn
Agenta
Hallowell
Wusk. & Co
Scientific Riot
Park Row
3 &Rge Commission
M. Wagner
Great Atlantic and Pacific Pre. Co
Church St. New York
Consu
Frice
Avesdpe, Smith & Peery
Boston
Tremont Temple
Memphis
Trenew Memphis
Passmore & Ruffin
Adams St
Tenn
Fulton St
C. Campbell
Tweddle Hall
Herschs Penton
Larnéd Building
W. Carl
Cor. Main
Lafayette
Buffalo
N.Y
Sam Wowish
Messrs
Jonn Jamnson
W. M. Ranpown
Eure W. RoBertson
A. C. Johnson, Dinggist
J.N. Harris & CG
Cincinnati
OBIO
Germany
Enmpe
Aparnhan
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