Gigantic Swindle Aimed at Government Sugar Trade
London reports detail a Magdeburg led sugar ring involving a wealthy firm and two smaller companies. They sought to corner spot sugar from Paris to London, stored 80 million pounds in Magdeburg, then sold to the New York sugar trust. The plan aimed to dodge duties by lowering quality, but bank refusals doomed the scheme, triggering a price collapse and raising questions about American trust involvement.
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London
Magdenburg
Paris
Hamberg
Antwerp
Magdeburg
Berlin
Madgeburg
New York
Banka
Magdeburs
Ibere
Germany
Hera
Rate War Blues Darken G A R Encampment Plans
A Grand Army of the Republic encampment dispute over railroad fare discounts spreads nationwide. Western state commanders met in Chicago to press for definite travel rates or possibly relocate the Milwaukee event. Arizona’s commander supported the action. Milwaukee leadership remains firm on the parade. A special executive meeting was convened to decide next steps.
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SUN
Milwaukee
Grand Army
Grand Pacific
Chicago
Travis
Indiana
Columbus
National Council of Administration
Grand Pacific Hotel
Ione
Minnesota
Missouri
Illinois
Michigan
Kansas
Nebraska
Arizona
Kentucky
A. G. Weissert
Washington News Roundup: Attends Buffalo Fair and Politics
Frank Hiscock urged Harrison to attend the Buffalo international fair in September. Senator Manderson denied involvement in pension actions or back pay of $4,000. A $21 shortage in 750 million treasury funds was fully covered. Icelanders’ transplant plan to Alaska is under government incubation. Captain Duvarge faces a ten year sentence for killing Consular Agent Stanwood at Andakalo Madagascar. US gunboat seizure of a British sealer unlikely to spark international trouble. Foreman Oyster of the Government Printing Office was removed, a Labor Federation member who supported Cleveland.
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Frank Hiscock
Harrison
Buffalo
Navy
America
Stanwood
Andakale
Madagascar
State Department
U.S
U. S
Foreman Oyster
Specification Department of the
Government Printing Office
Federation of Labor
Cleveland
Prisoner Train Through Columbus Roster of Convicts
On Vandalla train No 20 at Union depot a convoy of 45 convicts bound for Columbus Ohio rode in a palace coach under guard. Among them were whites Indians and Negroes including Frank Caple and Eisis Jamas each serving terms from one year to life. Guards warned against knives while Tom Taggart supplied meals and the party enjoyed rough camaraderie.
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Columbus
Vandalla
Union
Jach
A. S
Jacob Yoas
Fort Smith, Ark
John
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Balle
Ohio
Eisis Jamas
Frank Caple
Gov. Beshear
Pricen
Tom Burrows
Sedalia
Indian Territory
Wolfenberger
Prin
O'Leary
The Presidential Bee As Buzzing Lowing im Watthew Quay's Monnet
Portspunc Aug 1 Sen Quoay on a plate mission seeks reconciliation with foes as he plans to run for president. Sherman reportedly abandons presidency hopes but will back the Quay boom. Southern political machinery rumored to back Quay’s bid.
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Quay
Portspunc
Quoay
Sherman
Grimes And Fines Seek Help In Missing Rollins Case
Police headquarters received a request from Grimes and Fines with C W Watson and Irom Redkey for help locating Rollins a man suspected of hiding in the city. Watson says Rollins took his 16 year old daughter to Columbus Ohio last Saturday promising to return the same evening but kept her until Monday amid criminal intimacy. Mattie Cullery, known for disorderly conduct, was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the works for profanity and other offenses. Mayor Denny aims to extend detention. I W White was fined 24 dollars and given 30 days in the workhouse for improper exposures to young girls in a public park.
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University Park
Denny
I. W. White
Provisions sent to orphans and homes from encampment
Gen Pope allocates barrels of hard bread potatoes onions and other rations to white and colored orphans homes and friendly institutions. Edward Armstrong provides a wagon to haul supplies from the Commissary. Tents from the camp are moved to the state house basement to dry before setting up on the grounds.
Forefathers Day celebrations in Plymouth and New corporate news
In Plymouth on August 1 Forefathers Day was observed with pomp. John Boyle O Reilly read a poem and John C Breckenridge gave an oration. A monument costing 200 000 dollars was mentioned as bounced. In Washington on August 1 G W Oyster, foreman at the government printing office, was replaced by G W Hamsey of Columbus Ohio. In Columbus a Wabash railway company incorporation was filed with capital stock of 52 million dollars and incorporation fees of 62 thousand dollars, noted as the largest American incorporation.
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Plymouth
Mass
John Boyle O'Reilly
John C. Breckenridge
Washington
G. W. Oyster
Government Printing Office
G. W. Hamsey
Columbus, O
America
CoLumbus
Spl
Wabash Railway Company
Nother Failure Rumor Hits Boston Markets
Nervous feeling in financial circles after recent failures. W F Jonson and Co shoe dealers in Zone under for 500000 dollars.
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Bostor
W. F. Jonson & Co
Bleeding Process Charge Shocks Town Court
Mayor Denny kept Chris Ellerkamp and Lillie Stout in custody after a Thursday morning hearing over an alleged theft scheme at a Prospect Dillon saloon. The pair, accused of bleeding farmer Alfred Martin of about eight dollars after a day of drinking, faced damning testimony about a plan to take Martin’s money. Stout was released. Ellerkamp was bound to the grand jury with a $300 bond as the mayor called the alleged bleeding a successful ploy.
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Denny
Chris, Ellerkamp
Prospect and
Dillonster
Lillie Stout
Prospect-st
Alfred Martin
Acton
Berkamp
Martin
On Titbe
Sarah Irwin
Cfiicera Hagerman and
Corrigan
Hilerkamp
Hilerkamyp
Oficera
Eeleep
Stont
Solomon in hoc and queen Mars lead Black in Savannah
In Savannah on August 1, King Solomon, once haranguing Liberty County crowds, is jailed after assaulting the warden. His followers resist, listening to James deliver instructions as they cling to the belief he is the Son of God. A woman claiming to be the virgin Mary leads the distressed group through the jailyard.
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Savannah
King Solomon
Liberty County
Dames
James
Gee
Solomon
Virgin Mary
Alighisd Jahterr
Looks Bad and Rad Bar Shot in Streator
An Indian named Looks Bad and another called Rad Bar, both from Forepaugh's wild animal show, were shot in Streator Illinois by Black Hawk Tolliver a Nashville resident. Red Bar is fatally wounded. Black Hawk had been a horse thief and was beaten by the pursuing band of Indians after the train stopped.
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Streator
Tll
Red Bar
Black Hawk
Tolliver
Nashville
Forepaugh
Wild Wear
Rede
Secretaries Wives Rift Echoes Through Bar Harbor Story
Washington dispatch recalls old tensions between Mrs Blaine and Mrs Harrison Wife clash during Garfield era shadows linger rumors of estrangement as Bar Harbor visit looms. local note reports Jim Horn and Jake Strauss fighting to a draw in Cincinnati four rounds. ad urges eye tests at Comstock's Jewelry Store free service by Edmondson Optical Association.
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Washington
Blaine
Garfield
Harrison
Bar Harbor
Steve Hikins
Cincinnati
Jim Horn
Jake Strauss
the Abbey
Horn
Comstock
Optician
The
Edmondson Optical Association
S. Washington St
Giant patron in Suster's restaurant causes scenes
A stout man with damp, straggly hair and a tawny mustache visits Suster's on N Penosyl Eylveriast. He orders buckwheat cakes, steak, milk, and multiple glasses of water, watching the waitress closely as he consumes every bite and drink. A small boy notes the rapid water intake and asks how many glasses were drunk.
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Suster’s
N. Penosyl- Eylveriast
Geome
Abduction Seizes 17 Year Old Heiress in Canada
Ang Perrato reports that Ang Sol Trentin Schwinn, heiress to 8600 and 200, was abducted Wednesday night by Charles Boeck, the mother’s former lover with whom she eloped four years earlier. Boeck had previously abducted Bessia Lavina's sister and both victims were taken to Canada.
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Perrato
Ang
Trentin Schwinn
Chas. Boeck
Bessia Lavina
Canada
Sullivan Surrenders to Sheriff in Jackson Kiss
New York reports John L. Sullivan surrendered to Sheriff Childs of Jackson Kiss on Thursday. He will depart for the south Thursday night.
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Sullivan
New York
John L. Sullivan
Sheriff Childs
Jackson
Kiss
Burglary, fires, and political chatter in Indianapolis
Dr Hebert Penny leaves for London Ontario to visit parents, Henry Cook replaces Frank Graham as fire watchman, a nearly 390 person Niagra Falls excursion departs Indianapolis, a burglar funds 6 70 from a steam laundry, a house fire damages William Hexter home, a gas line explosion injures Miss Jennia Simmons, Michael Sills’ funeral set at N New Jersey street residence, Edwin St George Rogers named a possible mayoral candidate per Terre Haute Express, Wachstetter’s saloon burgled, Burlington’s store robbed of stock, city councilors face re election pressure with Ward 12 newcomer Matthew M Cummings considering staying aloof.
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Hebert T. Penny
City
London
Henry Cook
Frank Graham
Graham
Niagara
Indianapolis
Adme
St. Ohio St
William H. Hexter
Woodlawnays
Jennia Simmons
Michael Sills
California
Kregelo
N. New Jersey-st
Terre Haute Express
Edwin St. George Rogers
Hamoss
Rogers
Wachstetter
South
Tennessee-ats
Burlington's
Tennessee St
J.H. Greenstreet
New York
Matthew i M. Cummings
Wm. H. Cooper
Wanted rooms in Indianapolis for single men at moderate rent
In Indianapolis a large number of single men seek comfortable rooms at moderate rent. Hundreds of rooms are available and housekeepers seek roomers while roomers seek rooms. The quickest way to rent or find rooms is via the new column of THE SUK, Wanted-100, with free liners in Tre Lux.
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Indianapolis
Tre Lux
Wreck Near Cincinnati Fells Many on Thunderbolt Train
At 8:30 P M Wednesday the Thunderbolt west bound collided with an east bound freight near Oxford causing heavy loss of life. Reports vary, but 12 or more are dead and 7 badly wounded, including Fireman Doty who later required amputation. Engineer Brennan and Fireman Caswell were among the survivors. Officials stated duties and times to clear the wreck, with the line reopened by early Thursday.
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Cincinnati
Thunderbolt West
Hamilton
Queghuen
Oxford
Gerade
Rue Wored
Nad Coe
Lee Doty
Pugh
Ona Begin¢er Dougherty
Dan Brennan
Dougherty
W. Caswell
Hogi
Coleton
Caswell
Brannen
Prieeepeer
Doty
C. M.pugh
Ireman Caswell
Hampton
Canveraville
Fleangins
Connersville
Fatal Ohio railroad wreck blamed on exhausted engineer
Two miles east of Oxford Ohio a head on collision left two massive locomotives twisted and burning. Fireman Charles Caswell and Engineer Dan Brannan died or were gravely injured in the wreck while John Dougherty fainted from inhalation and chaos, with others from Hamilton and Connersville wounded. The incident stemmed from a engineer working thirty straight hours and missing a distant east bound train.
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Oxford, O
Strawn
Connersville
Charles Caswell
Hamilton
John Dougherty
Cash Pugh
Lee Doty
Dan Brannan
Chas. Caswell
Caswell
Dougherty Cnrang
Brennan
Wreck Collide: Engine 201 Tears through Caswell in Fatal Crash
Tragedy unfolds as engine 201 crashes tearing through Caswell. Doty, Dougherty, Brannan and Pugh suffer severe injuries with amputations and fatal lungs injury. Rescuers and doctors rush to Oxford and Hamilton as crowds gather in Batlliton, Connersville, and Connersville mourns. The wreck leaves the coaches overturned and engines burned, with witnesses recalling the frightful scene and the driver Dougherty blamed for neglect.
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Caswell
Bratnan
Lee Doty
Cash Pugh
Jeff
Agecon
Oxford
Aamilton
Talhatt
Hapollson
Dotrs
Pugh
Thadotiers
Endenger
Dougherty
Brannan
Hato
Eoen
Malmilton
Connersville
Hsend
Daugherty
al. Gare
Hamilton Depot
Secord
Farley
Alice
Linca
Phe Sun
Doty
Hamilton
Tur Sunman
Horse shot after glanders found on farm in Indiana
Prru Indiana August 3. A valuable horse owned by Ed Dobbs was found to have glanders. The state veterinarian ordered the animal shot and this was carried out at once.
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Prru
Ind
Snl
Ed Dobbs
Fair weather in Indianapolis region during 24 hours ending August 2 1589
Weather bulletin notes fair conditions for Indianapolis and vicinity over the 24 hours ending 8am on August 2 1589 with light winds at night. Barber shop affiliated Y M G A reports routine services.
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Indianapolis
Vicinity
Still On The Slide Grane Boyte Shine In Cleveland
In Cleveland July action Capt Glasscock and his lively Hoosiers praised after beating Bakely and struggling against Denny and Stricker. Attended by about 1,590 fans, the game featured misplays and strong pitching, with contrasting innings and a late Hoosier surge. Also notes Bethany Park prep, Camp Acton rages, and police powers sought by Drs Berwick and Pendy.
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Cleveland
Glasscock
Bakely
Bheyls
Curry
Jeveland
Stricker
Lousder
Glagscock
Montesr
Babs
Boyle
McKean
Peihine
Booker
Little Seery
Capt
Glasacock
McAleer
Denny
Sual
Seary
Hines
Eide
Eecomi
Pwitchell
Teboau
Exesstt
Mantz
Tienuy
Sullivan
Secord
Buckley
Lust
Thale
Mellencky
Bassett
Éaicnkean
Eroncher
McKea
Keéferd
Grjasecock
Zimmer
Dows
Hotons
Twitcheil
Blank
Poyla
McGeachy
Twitcher
Lears
McAfeer
Sinmleioc
Boysle
Twitchell
Tebeau
McGeacy
Buckley Haw Tebeau
MecKean
Bagsett
Slice
Hoosiers
Cleveland D
Indianapolis
Cloeveland
Friaris
Editorial Nominates Murat Halstead for Senator
The Cincinnati paper dated August 1 nominates Murat Halstead for senator. The double lead editorial signed "R." by Richard Smith asserts Halstead’s candidacy and frames the contest as a fair and square fight.
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Malstead
Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette
Richard Smith
Murat Halstead
Eagait
Murat Comes Back to New York on City of Paris Arrival
The steamer City of Paris has arrived in New York with Murat Hal stead aboard. July 31 report notes his return following the voyage.
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Murat
New York
City of
Paris
Murat Halstead
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