Political Somersault Inquest On Irish Relief Policy
Loxney July 22 In a surprising turn Chief Secretary Balfour shifts stance amid Parnell backing and Healyite praise for Bloody Balfour The supply committee approves 60000 pounds for Ireland relief salaries and expenses while relief works aim to be permanent Dr Healy notes Donegal neglect and Alfred Webb commends relief impact Balfour backs agricultural department and aid to the Irish land commission
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Donegal
Alfred Webb
Dublin
Waterford
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Irish Land Commission
England and the Fair Opens Talks with British Leaders
Minister Lincoln presented the Chicago world’s fair commissioners to Lord Salisbury who welcomed them and discussed building completion and preparations. The queen assented to a royal British commission to supervise the exhibit, with gazetting of names to come. Butterworth thanked Britain for accepting the U S invitation. Salisbury hosted a garden party at Hatfield and dinner at the naval exhibition.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Lord Salisbury
Butterworth
United States
Hatfield House
George Chubb
Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company Dissolution Pending
In Brooklyn, the supreme court ruled no evidence of a fraud scheme by the Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company against former stockholder James A. Taylor. Judge Cullen signaled virtual clearance to dissolve the company, with factual petition details to follow. Taylor charged the Brooklyn firm sold its assets to American Sugar Refining for 300000 in bonds and 300000 in stock, threatening his property stake if dissolution proceeds.
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Mrs Grant and Daughter Visit Saratoga After Six Years
Mrs Grant and her daughter arrive in Saratoga New York for a several week stay. They reserve a suite at the Grand Union hotel. This marks Mrs Grant's first visit here since the ex president's death six years ago this month.
Miners Reach Accord Over Coal Creek Convict Standoff
A Knoxville mass meeting reports Governor Buchanan’s concessions after a three hour talk with miners. The agreement calls for convicts to return to Coal Creek and Bryceville under limited guard, militia to be withdrawn, and a sixty day legislature session to proceed with no further arrest or property interference.
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Heirs of Frugal St Louis Man to Share $101,625 Estate
Probate court ordered the distribution of estate of George C. Hayden. The $101,625 in cash goes to Maine relatives and Chicago heirs as legatees. grandnieces and nephews receive £2,250 each, while a half brother and other nieces and nephews claim shares. An earlier claim by Anna Cascaden alleging a Bangor marriage was rejected.
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Bangor
Chicago
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Rosanna Farrish
Cascaden
Maine
Blaine Would Accept Standard Bearer If Nominated
Detroit July 24 The Tribune prints Captain Gavett of this city received a letter from J H Manley of Augusta Me in reply to Gavetts inquiry on Secretary Blaine health and his potential role in the Republican party Manley a longtime confidant says Blaine is nearly recovered and will return to Washington in the fall He adds Blaine cannot seek the nomination but would accept if the party nominates him for 1892 indicating strong support for Blaine as standard bearer.
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Republican Party
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Blaine
Washington
Accounting of Guy Vassar Estate Under Probate Scrutiny
The Vassar Estate in Poughkeepsie monitors the accounts before Surrogate Young. About twenty lawyers attend, each with stakes around 8 090 dollars. Executors report over 2 000 000 in hand balances and 100 000 in admin expenses. Securities depreciation totals nearly 15 000, with 4 000 paid in annuities and over 400 000 in legacies. Residuary payments and depositors exceed 1 000 000, while tea securities inventory adds 256 000.
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Guy Vassar
Young
Lowa
The Wicked Other Fellow Declares Independence From Wealth
Milwaukee July 23 An address from the national executive committee of the new people's party denounces concentrated wealth as a modern tyranny and calls for a monetary reform, government credit to citizens, and unity against oligarchs while urging Americans to join the party.
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Fathers of the Republic
Party of the People
Floods Hit Silesia and Moravia harming crops and railways
Floods in Austrian Silesia and Moravia cause enormous crop damage. A railroad became soaked and collapsed, derailing a train and seriously injuring all aboard.
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Vienna
Austrian Silesia
Moravia
Storms Across Iowa Cause Flood Damage and Crop Loss
A storm spree hits Cherokee Sutherland Waterloo Des Moines Ruthven and Boose with heavy rain wind and hail. Lumber from flood recovery washed away near Cherokee. Barn and hay lost near Cedar Falls. Oats damaged widely across central Iowa and multiple bridges washed out or damaged.
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Here
Ilinois Central
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Des Moines
Towa
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Boose
Legislature to settle miner grievances in Tennessee
Governor Buchanan plans a special legislative session to modify or repeal the convict lease system after miners threaten action. Convicts to return to Bryceville mines unless miners agree not to oppose until lawmakers act. If protection fails, U S troops may be requested. riots reports at Bryceville are unfounded.
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Tenn
Buchanan
Bryceville
Coal Creek
United States
Judges Threatened Amid Elliott Murder Trial In Ohio
In Columbus Ohio July 24 Judge David F Pugh and Prosecutor Tluling received threatening letters from supporters unhappy with the Elliott murder trial Their actions considered too harsh by the judges Elliott shouted at the prosecutor declaring his intent to hang if required Sheriff Custer and the jailer later seated him The defense had objected to an article about Florence J Elliott but the prosecutor said it was a personal note unrelated to the case
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Huling
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Arlington
Tennessee Trouble Grows Complicated Amid Convict Miner Clash
In Knoxville on July 24 the situation worsens as troops balk at serving as guards for convicts. Officials edge toward action but admit legal and logistical hurdles. The sheriff reports no posse needed yet and no mechanism to compel service, while the attorney general says convicts may be returned to the mines if enough soldiers are available.
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Pickler
Death of Colonel Merritt in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids
Colonel Wm H Merritt 71 of Des Moines died at Mrs Judge Green's residence in Tiepar Rapids after a paralytic stroke. A Civil War veteran and former mayor of Des Moines, he served on General McClellan's staff and ran for governor in 1864. He is survived by his wife and three sons Edward W H Jr, Douglas D Merritt. Remains to be brought to Des Moines for interment.
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Cepar Rapids
Wm. H. Merritt
Des Moines
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Des Mroines
Cedar
Anti-Quay 1 Republicans In Philadelphia Signatures Grow
Philadelphia July 24 prominent Republicans sign the anti-Quay circular adopted by independent Republicans. Copies sent statewide to enlist support before September state convention. About 260 signatures in the city include 70 large labor employers.
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Philadelphia
Dr Claflin Named Heir in Edwards Estate Suit
Dr Claflin, brother of Victoria Woodhall and Tenny, summoned from New York to London by his solicitor Herbert Gledstone. He and his wife are heirs to the Edwards estate, valued around 200 million dollars, with many heirs failing to meet English proving requirements.
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Cladin
London
Eesgram
Herbert Gledstone
Victoria Woodhall
Tenny
Claailin
Edwards
Claflin
Iowa Patents Granted for Week Ending July 21
The following Iowa residents received patents for the week ending July 21: Wimbo and EHL Antrim Davenport Indiana car brake Charles Barnes West Liberty Indiana wind regulator Julius Detlef Grand Mound Indiana wind mill tower Pierre L Gibbs Clinton Ta ore teaching machine Joseph G Henderson Fort Dodge Iowa tow weight Paul J Rwutsch Des Moines Indiana eretmator closet John W Rauckles Farmington Indiana carpet stretcher
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Ehl
Antrim
Davenport
Chas. Barnes
West Liberty
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Grand Mound
Pierre L. Gibbs
Clinton
Joseph G. Henderson
Fort Dodge
Paul J. Rrwtsch
Des Moines
John W. Rauckles
Farmington
Pilgrim Fathers Memorial Unveiled at Leiden Church
A dispatch from Amsterdam says the memorial to Rev. John Robinson was unveiled at St. Peter's church in Leiden. The ceremony drew many traveling Americans and honored the Plymouth Colony pastor who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Amsterdam
Elliott Murder Case Duty Still Out For Evidence
July 24. At 2 p.m. the Elliott murder case duty is still out with much evidence to examine and no report expected before night.
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Joey Stil Gut
Elliott
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