Washington notes on patent ruling and civil service
In Washington, a pending important inference case on the telephone receiver may grant McDonough of Chicago the patent, with other inventors to share. Civil service reforms are criticized as department heads preempt changes slated for July, amid resignations and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Patent Office
James W. McDonough
Chicago
Mesars
Bell
Edison
Grey
Noelker
McDonough
Groundy’s marry again after desertion noted
Duluth notes recount George Groundy marrying a grass widow after prior separations and a first child. The couple briefly separated, reunited, and another child followed. The widow left again for months, then rejoined Groundy. Also reported: Ohio liquor tax ruling, Wright death with large liabilities, a stenographer’s suicide in Louisville, Faribault building investment, Lyndale road motor feasibility, and Chicago Typographical union wage vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
George Groundy
California
Grounay
Groundy
Supreme Court of Ohio
Henry W. Wright
Pierril
Wis
Oshkosh
Asneta
D.M. Aylesworth
Morning and Evening Papers Pricing and Legal News Brief
Morning papers cost 40 cents for the evening edition. Nellie Ettinger, eighteen, sues Moe’s Land in New York for 20000 in a breach of promise suit and wins a verdict for Guy. Boynton predicts Bears cannot back a presidential candidate from the West as easily as from the East. The Miller’s National Association in Chicago expresses self congratulation over royalty suits. Hanlon Hosmer Lee Plaisted Bailly Teemer agree to run in Minnetonka on August 1. Bessemer steel works Bethlehem shuts down leaving 1000 men unemployed. R N Parks & Co bankers brokers of New York recently failed for a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ettinger
New York
Guy
Boynton
Bears
Millers’ National Association
Chicago
Ibs
Hanlon
Hosmer
Lee
Plaisted
Bailly
Criminal records and violent incidents reported in 1881 notices
The report cites Te Hathaway convicted for a April 1881 surgical operation on a servant girl, fined $500 and seven years' imprisonment. John Davesn of Des Moines faces manslaughter indictment for alleged wife death by cruelty. In Kentucky, Phil Thompson's father’s house linked to Harrodsburg incidents. Tom Hines, house-boy, shot by Tillie McCann. Feud at Dreacheld involves William Mullens, Tom Hall and son killed. John Mullens fatally wounded in Collinsville, Alg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
Tease Hathaway
Philadelphia
John Davesn
Des Moines
Harrodsburg
Phil Thompson
Tom Hines
Tillie McCann
William Mullens
Tom Hall
Collinsville
Alg
John Mullens
Court to try Lieut Col Ilges at Fort Snelling Minnesota
The court to try Lieut Col Ilges of the Eighteenth Infantry convenes July 17 at Fort Snelling Minnesota to review numerous duplications of his current monthly pay. The panel includes Goss Luther PP Bradley president L C Hont and others with judge advocate J R Wyrick. Visitors praise the president’s quarters at the Soldier’s Home and the hospitality shown. Frances Carpenter sues for divorce from George T Carpenter alleging adultery with multiple partners. Additional notes cover resignations, Newport keen on privacy, and various obituaries and notable society mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilges
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Goss
Luther PP. Bradley
L.C. Hont
Gilbert
John P. Hatch
H. M. Black
W. P. Corliss
William
Royal
Lient
James W. Forsythe
A. J. Alxeannder
George Gibson
H. P. Mizner
H. L. Chipman
L. A. Rhette
L. J. Livingston
J. R. Wyrick
Five men dead in Curragh clash of rival militias in Ireland
Reports describe a violent fight at Curragh between North Mayo and Dublin militiamen over a pamphling dispute. Several hours of stone and firearm use left five dead, including Sergeant Monroe, with reports of seventeen wounded. The disturbance prompted authorities to threaten arrest to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curragh
Ireland
Inna
Masser
Vienna University
Death of William Spottswood in London Dispatch
A London dispatch reports the death of William Spottswood LL D amid notable comment in Berlin. The notice notes his distinguished title and links to Prussian Maneuver rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ieee
London
William Spottswood
T. K
Floods Hit Michigan Railways and Bridges
Heavy rains cause widespread floods across Michigan with railroads suffering washouts and bridges damaged. Grand Rapids saw no regular trains for two days while other western lines faced delays. A separate item reports Mrs. Mary Meier in Cincinnati delivering a snake weary two inches long after months of throat trouble and various mishaps. McMillan Bros stave mill burned at Munaville Wisconsin, watchman Peter Carl, nineteen, killed. The Turkey Red company site at Bellefont Alabama burned, loss estimated at eighty thousand dollars, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Cincinnati
Mary Meier
McMillan Bros
Munaville
Wis
Peter Carl
Turkey Red Company
Bellefont
Threatened Barb Wire War at Chicago Meeting
A large meeting of barb wire manufacturers from across the country gathered in Chicago on Thursday to discuss royalty payments to Washburn and Moon. Delegates from forty states, excluding California, debated patent rights and court rulings that could reshape the industry as firms consider forming a new association amidst recent Iowa decisions invalidating the patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livensoon
Waathurn & Moon, Worcestar
Mana
Ile Tremont Louar
Chicsgo
Union
California
Washburn
Licuunees
Judige Odgott Sod Deammord
Milavia Sonre
McCreary and Lavo
Iowa
Old Bard Wir Association
Manufactuere’ Equitable
Lilinoia
Massachusetts
Von
Prea
Wnul
Miscegenation Rebuke in Lancaster Wis Special Report
Two weeks after a colored child was born to Patrick Judge's daughter near Lancaster a man named Samuel Gatlin was accused of paternity. Deputy Sheriff Richards arrested Gatlin as Judge and locals assaulted him with threats and gunfire. Gatlin was wounded by buckshot and left in critical condition as he was moved toward the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wis
Patrick Judge
Jnetice Baldwin
Richards
Judge's Place
Samuel Gatlin
Judge
Gatlin
Mick
John Judge
Patrick Battle
Theatre Fire at Puppentheater Kills Fifty at Lake Como
A theatrical fire at Puppentheater in Cervio near Lake Como, Italy, caused 47 deaths and 12 injuries. The blaze began with a Bengal light used on stage, igniting straw and firewood. panic followed as spectators stayed seated, doors were barred, and many leaped from windows. Only one spectator survived unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervio
Lake Como
Italy
Sparka
I Ts
Wasson Court Martial Punishes Army Paymaster
Maj Wasser Wasson, late paymaster in the United States army, is dismissed from service after a court martial finding. He is to be imprisoned eighteen months at hard labor in a prison yet to be chosen, with the full reasons published in Iowa newspapers where he was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasson
Secretary of War
James R. Wasson
United States Army
Towa
Marshalltown Doctor Arrested in Abortion Fatality
Marshalltown authorities arrested Dr. W. C. Cummings on a warrant charging him with murder in the death of Maggie Stenman. The coroner's inquest found he performed an abortion at his residence, leading to her death at age thirty four where she had worked as a domestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
W.C. Cummings
Maggie Stenman
Holt
Bean
Cummings
Beith New York
Tsamo A. Drips
Wieley Lion
Emil Bri
Stamford
Seine
Mlauousi
Edwig IL Kink
Hoboken
N.J
Brig
Miesensh
Markinwil J
Siehigan
Charles Tavis
Westnyn Lion
Gu Bai
Dod
Griggs
New York
Dute Heilrond Company
Chicago
Beagil Oo Bailowl and
Guat Company
Cop Panis
Baptismal Font Battle Shocks Hartford Church Crowd
Two Hartford ministers clashed in a baptismal font at South Baptist Church. Dr Parker of Congregationalists and Rev Kyertarp of the Congregational group fought amid shrieks of children, chaos, and a binding crowd. After blows and struggle, they were separated and reconciled, leaving many congregants shaken by the violent spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Maye
Fantronp, Co
Dé Parker
Kyertarp
South Baptist Church
Hain Congregationalian
Hooria
Prige
Parker
Congregationaliam
Louis
Muober
Autamon
WuNen
Mioedy
Roy
Byerts
Jtoy
Mr. Lverta
Meg
Anid
Emma
Crida
Tun
Ibvarta
Facetious Bits From a Buffalo Paper and Harvard Lampoon
A Buffalo paper reports a lover proposing as a sleigh wreck occurs, girl answers yes and faints. Harvard Lampoon notes a Chicago girl with one foot in the grave and jokes about Chinamen. A rustic on a ferry teases a talkative woman who lifts a door plate to fit a new name on her late husband’s coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathien
Naupin
Effie
Charlie
Harvard Lampoon
Chicago
Phsicians
Abe
St Louis
Bachelor Jones
Jones
Alameda
Reduction of Revenue Districts to Eighty-Two in New Plan
The President approved a plan to reduce internal revenue districts to eighty two with consolidations across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and the Dakotas and Nebraska. New collectors named include William Bickel in Minnesota Albert C Wedge in Albert Lea and George W Post in Dakota Nebraska consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Anhe
Internal Revenue
Minnesota
William Biekel
St. Paul
Ino Chere
Albert C. Wedge
Albert Lea
Wisconsin
Henry Harriles
Madison
Sienna
Mt. HL Ketchum
Fond di Lac
Irving My Bean
Milwaukee
Leonard Laniridgs
Sparta
Iowa
Kith
J. L. Pennington
Yankton
George W. Post
Otaha
Nebraska
Dakota
George W Post
Linder
William Bicke
Muscatine
Scott, Louis
Johnson, Keoki
Down
Benton
Mabaske
Poweshelk
Tama
Marion
Jasper
Warren
Volk
Dallas
Adair
Guthrie
Case
Audubon
Pottawattomie
Shelby and
Harrison
John W. Green
Faw
Burdett
Janes I
Siupsotr
Valley of the Rio Grande Finds Favor for Roads Not Gardens
The El Paso region reports dry foundations suitable for capial roadbeds but poor for farming. Corn and beans rely on imports while vegetables, fruits, and livestock are brought from distant markets. California supplies grain and hay, Texas ships alfalfa, and horses from California and Mexico fetch high prices. ponies from Old Mexico and Southern Texas command notable sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
el Paso
California
Missouri
Texas
Old Mexico
Lonsdon Times
Emigrant’s Praise of Manitoba and Caution on Whiskey
An emigrant in Manitoba praises the land as the greatest wheat and stock country with perfect climate and abundant natural resources. He warns against whiskey, testifying to abstinence as key to success, noting long winters and short days as the only real drawback. He extols abundant water, fruit, and garden potential, while urging light beer as the appropriate drink for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Canada
London
Roland Acquitted in Brussels Extradition Case
Roland extradited from France was acquitted in Brussels after authorities proved he obtained 60 000 francs from a banker by false pretenses. The case also established that Holand had serious relations with Gambetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
France
Brussels
Holand
Gambetta
Des Moines Republican Convention Chooses Leaders and Prohibition Support
The Des Moines convention largely attended selected John A. Kasson as temporary chair. Col. D. S. Henderson of Dubuque was named chairman of the permanent committee with Calvin Mouthe as secretary. Aidison Rhodes of Mahaska, a former slave, served as vice president. Sherman cited for governor and other officers were approved by acclamation. Prohibition was affirmed, with strong calls to embed its policy in the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Des Moines
John A. Kasson
Committee On
Col
D. 8. Henderson
Dubuque
Calvin Movtue
Aidison Rhodes
Mahaska
Sherman
C. Hyning
Prof
Akers Lun
Day
Mevill
Reid
Ruddick
Tvimger
Olaf
Hy Ley
W.J Joy
Fragmented 19th century notes from Dakota events
A garbled chronicle covers Dakota freighting, lodge matters, and state politics. It notes Mason lodge activities in Toroot City, sheriff and warden roles, and names like Stryler, Kline, and Palin. It mentions the Minnesota Republican Convention of 1834, saloon license changes, land deals, a Fort Yolton school plan, and local crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Dakorw
Bard Cibe
Ular
Saul
Bate Aydrky Marrs
Iyrad
Thatihalle
Binhet
Tread Wits
Milne Uiahts
Idle Ain
Kennnedy
Cynryal Heyy
Kimi Aise Akaciinn
Stewie
Titus Liga Sweed
Hirer
Vowortworl
Maphory Margmeante
Wits
Monk
Pires
Suitone
Udkoly
Desperate attack on English clergyman on Calais Paris train
A desperate attempt to murder and rob Mr Watchborne aboard a Calais to Paris train ended with a chase at Amiens. The clergyman suffered dangerous wounds but is expected to survive. The assailant, an Englishman, attempted suicide by revolver and lies in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Paris
Watchborne
Witchborne
Amiens
Clereymian
Sna
Rey
Immigrant Families Arrive in Alexandria for Douglas Pope County Homes
Immigrant families arrive in Alexandria and will select homes in Douglas and Pope counties. They bring substantial funds from Sweden with deposits cited as over 5000 dollars. Many families have wealth ranging from 2000 to 4000 dollars per person, with some claims of up to 810,000 total per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inye
Alexandria
Douglas
Pope
Sweden
Alesans Hiria
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Carter, Harris & Hawley
Arthur
Charles Mr. Horton
Sae Canley
Polic H
Uder
Chandler
Frederick Smith
Hudson
Dickey County
Dak
Wappelo County
Peecebaten
Oraecea Towarts Blodgett
Gri
Hans C. Bether
Verdal
Sylvester SN. Thompson
Grey Eagle
Dakols
Sid
Morgan
Glen Uiou
Evans
Boston
C.M. Horton
Horton
Secretary of the Interior
South
Teller
David B. Parker
Spector
War Department
Nickerson
Europe
N. K. Fairbanks
Chicago & Northwestern Company
David Dowe
Jess
Dowe
Keephaya
North- Western
Fairbanks
General News
Minneapolis
Lyndale Road
Chicago Typographical Union
Frances Carpenter
Parr
George T. Carenter
Northfield
Creel City
Fennie Richmond
Apie Waxwell
Herrick Johnson
Fourih
Presbyterian Church of
Cleveland
Edward T. McLaughlin
Litchfield
Conn
Yale
Rademacher
Nashville
Archbishop Feehan
E. T. Hiscox
Baptist Church of
Winona
Glasgow
D. C. Mills
Newport
Ogden Mills
Calvin C. Jackson
U.S
Nii
Detroit
Ole Bull
Towell
Cambridge
Masa
Eliza A. Bode
Count de Lescep
Ishin
Suez
Magdalen Islands
Pugilistic
PA Parsons
National Miller's Association
J. Christian
Minneppolia
O. H. Seyler
Highland
Honger Ballwin
Youngstown
S. H. Seaman
Internal Revenue Districts
Dakota News
Slaw
Republican Party
Hreshdynt Artur
Dmsmarek
T. Slandring
Old Towan
Bigmnarek
Col. Sestyaw Requireh
Menarek
Thorratown
Athantic Mus Lny
Fort Yolton Reservation
Madwine
Ura
Parse
Nimeder
McAdama
Sheri Mirrton
Dawson County
Chamberlai
Jack Maxywedl
Horges
Slater
Cheny
Myron
Howley
Mitehutl
Lusve
Hirst National Bank
Mitehull
Aly Lawlor
Bowley
Skimball
Black Joy
Dakota Sunday School Association
Mitchell
B. F. Jacoba
Sanday
Bismarck Bhut
Tribune
Blunt
Clarkson
Christchurch
Souks
Noronra
Ebriska City
Neb
Mr. Taylor
Gunton
Sherif
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