Tragic Thames Regatta Barrage Leaves Dozens Dead
A Thames regatta crowd on a barge carrying hay capsized after rigging failed near London Bridge. About 550 spectators fell into three feet of water over eight inches mud. Seventeen drowned, others rescued with difficulty as responders raced to assist in a chaotic scene amid a thick July-like mud and cold river.
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Lonpos
Thames
Lontaon Bridge
Alf
Tepe
Tex
Banta Fe Road
Beween Valley Milla
Clifton
Here
Sam White
Cassell
Sweeny
Berious
White
Gainesville
Pauesring
Ter
Jobo Furlong
Palestine
Furlong
Harry Furlong
Wannco
Kan
St. George
Jim Berry
Mra. Lunou
Hiram Plush
Ahiweuh Temene
Renewed Know Nothing movement plans centennial convention
In this city a constitutional centennial celebration will host a preparatory convention with delegates from thirty eight states. The American National Committee, a 20 to 30 member body, has drafted the call and claims over 1,500,000 affiliated members. General Master Workman Powderly aligns with the party advocating immigration restriction and organizing state and local committees for a July convention to nominate president, vice president, and state tickets.
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Lasarus
Know Nothing
American National Committee
Master Workman Powderly
Monthly Pension Movement Seeks Monthly Payments
In Grand Army circles a push to switch pensions from quarterly to monthly payments gains ground. Proponents argue monthly disbursements better suit pensioners managing rent and bills and expect a Congress petition by next December.
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WassingTon
G. A. BR
Congress
Bank defalcation swindle shocks Brewster community
Putnam County Savings Bank of Brewster faces a $4,300 missing funds scandal exposed by State Bank Examiner O. F. Richardson. Secretary Treasurer Ferdinand A Hoyt acknowledged thefts dating chiefly to 1853 and 1854, mortgaging assets to cover losses, resigning, and prompting a circular to depositors claiming assets unimpaired.
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Putnam County
Bank of
Brewster
A. F. Lobdell & Co
Ferdinand A. Boyt
Hoyt
Richardson
Morgan Horton
Lobdell
Mr. Hoyt
The
Baptist Church
Harry T. Cook
Charles T. Cook
Harry
Columbian National Bank
Columbia Bank
Prof
Cook
John R. McLean
Grand Army
Mapygox
Wis
Fairchild
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
Socialist Meeting Denounces George as Cooper Union
A large Cooper Union gathering last evening denounced the Henry Georgettes and the George ticket. Speakers including Editor Schavitt condemned George and his platform amid cheers and hisses as a red flag was waved from the platform.
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Iaepatiins
Georgelee
Cooper Union
George
Socialinte
Henry Georgettes
Schavitt
Russia and Bulgaria Dispute Over Prince Ferdinand’s Bulgaria Election
A dated circular reports Russia will not recognize Prince Ferdinand’s election to the Bulgarian throne. Ferdinand sought a visit to St Petersburg to learn the Czar’s wishes, who refused recognition and urged him not to travel. The Moscow Gazette notes Russian approval of the circular, predicting Ferdinand’s retirement to avoid Berlin treaty breaches.
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Ferdinand Sr
Bulgaria
Moscow Gazette
Ferdinand
Russia
Levi's Leavings and Will Probate Amid Estate Departures
The will of Levi Rosenfeld, dated December 3, 1483, probated today, divides personal property to Maurice and Harry with a large share to the widow under a codicil that revokes Maurice’s bequests and shields funds from creditors. The document names The Cleveland Orphan Asylum, Home for the Aged and Infirm in Cleveland, United Hebrew Relief Association in Chicago, and Hebrew Union College library funding. Also noted are several baseball scores and corporate actions across the National and American Leagues, market updates, and local notices.
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Maurice Rosenfeld
Levi's
Curiaco
Levi Rosenfeld
Maurice
Harry
Inmense
Cleveland
United Hebrew Relief Association
Chicago
Hebrew Union College
Riot at Glen Lyon Leaves Sixty Hurt in Sunday melee
The Glen Lyon riot near Nanticoke involved 300 miners from many nationalities. A Sabbath dispute over pay day led to a half hour melee with sticks and stones. Dozens were wounded, many seriously, including several women. Investigations continue as authorities seek accountability.
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Whishtsparne
Glen Lyon
Nanticoke
Ehough
Taggert
Susquehanna Coal Company
Morgantown
Bunday
Floods Swamp City of Mexico Streets
Aug 23 flood chaos paralyzes the capital as heavy rain inundates many roadways. Pedestrians wade on improvised crossings while shops are pumped out. Central railway reports freight moving with ample US engineers assisting. Large arrivals of American cattle bolster commerce.
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City of
Mexico
City of Mexico
United States
Battle Looms as Utes Fortify Remote White River Camp
Sheriff Kendall leads seventy five armed men toward a fortified Ute camp twenty five miles up the White River in dense timber. Estimated 15 to 28 Indians guard high ground and fortifications. a battle is expected and news from Kendall is awaited. Western and Southern tobacco men pressed Commissioner of Agriculture in Washington over Statistician Dodge report. the Commissioner defended Dodge against alleged improper influences.
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Glenwood
Springs
Col
Kendall
Big Frank
Sealto
White River
Dence
Washington
J.R. Dodge
World News Briefs Mixed From Hamburg to New York
Reports from Europe mention Bulgaria ordering 200000 from Austria and a possible Russian invasion. the German Emperor’s condition improves while minister Hannahee negotiates an extradition treaty with Argentina. In the U S drought strikes Texas cattle, strikes threaten Pullman brickworks, and Pennsylvania eyes a centennial celebration. Also noted are expulsion of Russian families near Berlin, mismanagement probes at Ward Island, a postponed Chinese royal marriage, a Augusta Maine yarn mill closure, and banking troubles with a Sumter bank cashier’s disappearance.
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Blaine
Hamburg
Germany
Bulgaria
Austria
Europe
Russia
Hannahee
Upper
Panhandle
Texas
Berlin
Henry
Ives
Court of Common Pleas of
New York
A. J. Vanderpool
Paris
Pullman
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Pp. E. Tarpy
New York City
Indian Training School
Grand Junction
Col
W. J. Davin
Brooklyn
Ward ‘Island
Llame
Board of Charities
Board of
China
Theodore G. Tomlinson
Henry Clay
Peter Cooper
Edwards Manufacturing Company
Augusta
Trenholm
Wallace
Sumter
D. C
National Bank
Charles ©. Bartlett
Market Reports From Toledo August Wheat Prices Mixed
Market notes from Toledo show steady to firm prints across grains and commodities. Wheat No 2 red cash and futures listed with September October and December bids, corn and oats mixed, livestock steady to higher with hogs and cattle active, butter eggs pork products and lard quoted with varied firmness across regions.
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Tovwear
Loris
Gogedige
Mitac
BiaKo
Nice
Hamas
Carrie
Fair To Choice
Smeup
Unicago
Wisk T—Distillers
CaTria
Minnesota
Chicago
Afc
Western
Western Creamery
Lard, & Shale
Western Steam
City Steam
Texas
Kansas Orry
Tober
Macy
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Gene Henry
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Port Hope
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Mies & Sons
Thomas A the
Burndog
Hancock
James Fisk, Jr
Calumet
Hecla
Black Hills
Tspraxa Pouss
Ind
the Tribune
Shes
Donovan
Hanan & Son
District Assembly No.1
Knights of Labor
Knights
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Maccox
Bevier
Watson's
Loomis
Lovin
Austin H. Harris
Laclede Hotel
Mine Tousey
Blinkey
Charles
Elias
Morgan
Sher-if
Lynch
New York Savings Bank
Soady
Agnes Pritchard
Tarrytown
Raphael Joseffy
Levi
Sass Dal
Washindton
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Tndianapolis
American Association
Clevknant
Lorraville
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Topeka
Whcarta
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Pacific Steamanip Company
Ashe
Produce Exchange
National League
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Worl
League
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Channel Tunnel
Paulprorouis
Percnssure
Virginia
Republican State Committee
Manem
Salamanca
Cuba
Pitcher
Horcersson
Charles Pitcher
Adeline Hardy
Atwood
South Hutchinson
T. ‘Goss
Evangelist Moody's
Old Culeage
Bald Knobber
Ald Enobbees
Orang
Christian County Circuit Court
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Edens
Savannan
Thomas Green
Barry Cook
William Taylor
Chariton
Jim Cook
Bill Taylor
Charlton
Gazpxen
Barah H. Dodge
Babcock
Gardner
Miss Dodge
Prerspeecu
William Sloan
Brokaw
Paddy McGraw
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