Late Lightning Interviews Confirm Cancer Diagnosis
Interviews with his physicians confirm the fact that his disease is cancer. The balance of the consular appointments to be made next week. C. M. Jordan of New York succeeds A. M. Wyman as United States treasurer. A cloud burst in southern Kansas causes heavy loss of life and property. Foreign affairs, criminal happenings, and miscellaneous telegraphic news.
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C. M. Jordan
New York
A. M. Wyman
United States
Kansas
Diplomatic Appointments and Presidency News
April reports from Washington detail ongoing foreign service reshuffles with up to 150 posts expected to change, a heated battle for Paris consul general and Belgium post, and daily appointment rollouts. Also notes the President will move to the Soldiers' Home for summer, seeking more private time and exercise. Reynolds named minister to Spain pending transition, and changes in the South American Commission. contagious pleuro-pneumonia found in Missouri. Treasurer Wyman resigns May 1 with N Jordan named successor.
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Wasardon
Foreign Service
Paris
Belgium
Wasaisaton
Albany
Capitol
White House
South American Commission
Washington
Thomas C. Reynolds
Missouri
Aspine Wall
Panama
Col. Reynolds
United States
Spain
Foster
Baltimore
Mr. Curtis
Bayard
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Grant Condition Report From New York No Sleep Probed
General Grant's condition remains delicate with fatigue preventing deep sleep during part of the night. Dr Douglas reports neuralgia around the base of the tongue fluctuating in intensity but offers no clear prognosis and notes partial abatement of headaches today.
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Grant
New York
Douglas
General Grant improves mildly as rumors of cancer swirl
General Grant is reported by doctors to be improving slightly though still very sick. Public questions about his illness persist with some experts saying cancer is possible, others noting epithelioma a local form. Doctors emphasize the disease is being treated as epithelioma with few recorded recoveries.
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Gen. Grant
George R. Elliott
New York
Fordyce Barker
CattLe Associations Protest Texas Cattle Invasion
A committee of five cattle associations including Panhandle Western Kansas Cherokee Strip Cheyenne and Arapahoe and Bent County Colorado adopted resolutions opposing cattle from Texas south and east of the Panhandle line to guard against Texas fever. They urge no force but promise to resist grazing or herding such cattle by lawful means. Grant Birthday Celebration Planned In Lucrsburg
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Texas Cattle
Kansas City
Panhandle
Kansas
Cherokee Strip
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
Bent County
Colorado
Texas
Forest Fires Rage Across Suffolk County Long Island
Extensive fires burn across Suffolk County Long Island with three simultaneous blazes between New Park and Yappunk destroying two hundred acres of timber and five buildings for twenty thousand dollars in losses. East of Smithstown five thousand acres burn with logs losses around thirty five thousand dollars.
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Brooklyyn
N. Y
Suffolks County
Long Island
New Park
Yappunk
Smithstown
Guatemalan President’s Family Arrives on Grenada in New York
Mrs Barrios wife of the late Guatemala president and seven Barrios children reach New York aboard the Grenada after arriving from Panama. Her son Antonio Barrios came ashore from the east yesterday and the family plans to live in New York City.
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Gon. Barrios
San Francisco
Barrios
Guatemala
Grenada
Panama
Antonio Barrios
New York City
Verdict Awards Philp Fifty Thousand from Tribune
A jury in New York on April 23 awarded Kenward Philp fifty thousand dollars in damages against the New York Tribune over allegations he authored the Mercy letter. The ruling resolves the suit Philp filed for damages claiming defamation.
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New York
Kenward Philp
New York Tribune
Iron Workers Form Independent Union in Ohio Mills
In Warenine West Virginia on April 23 a new independent union formed to include nail plate rollers and heaters from Bellaire Martin's Ferry and local mills across Ohio. Workers plan to leave the Amalgamated Association to join the new group.
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New Iron Workers
Warenine
W. Va
Bellaire
Martin’s Ferry
Ohio
Amalgamated
The Iowa Auditorship Cause
Dusugue reports that State Auditor Brown’s habeas corpus case was argued before the Supreme Court yesterday. A decision was promised for tomorrow, outlining the outcome of the high court review on the auditor’s status.
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Iowa Auditorship
Dusugue
Brown
Supreme Court
Postoffice Robbery Burglary Reported in McEnro Iowa
Criminal calendar notes a burglary at J W Cottrell Co postoffice and hardware store in McEnroe Iowa on April 23 with two hundred dollars in stamps and currency taken. The postmaster H W Kellogg bears the bulk of the loss. Burglars used crow bars picks and chisels from local car house and shops and drilled and blown open the safe. No crew identified.
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Postoffice
McEnro
Iowa
J. W. Cottrell & Co
H. W. Kellogg
Murderers Convicted in Fall Creek Case
Hav Crane Wis April 23 The jury convicted Herman Fraser of murder in the second degree and Sta ben o first degree manslaughter in the death of Patrick O Meara at Fall Creek last July The record shows O Meara died from blows
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Hav Crane
Wis
Herman Fraser
Stabeno
Patrick O'Meara
Fall Creek
Fraser
O'Meara
Prisoners Inflict Head Injury with Billiard Cue
A prisoner inflicted a head injury with a billiard cue, as reported in the incident notes. The event details include the weapon used and the injured party, with authorities investigating the assault within the facility.
Postal clerk Wells vanishes with registered pouch loot
Crooked postal clerk in New Orleans on the line to Port Eads absconds with a registered pouch containing several thousand dollars. The youth, W R Wells, is only sixteen years old. Authorities pursue the missing funds and the boy.
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New Orleans
W. R. Wells
Port Eads
Wells
Accidental Cloud Burst Drowns Families Near Medicine Lodge
A Kansas cloud burst near Medicine Lodge on the Medicine River created a wall of water five to twelve feet high, sweeping across lowlands east of the city and drowning several entire families. Reports indicate the disaster may be linked to the Minneska River flooding. Rescue efforts focus on missing residents and assessing fatalities. Local authorities appeal for aid as rescue teams search the affected area and gather casualty details.
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Wiewita
Kan
Medicine Lodge
Barbour County
Medicine River
Minneska River
Medicine Lodge City
Killed by a Bursting Emery Wheel at a Pair Iowa
In Apair Iowa Samuel Lewis was polishing a plow when an emery wheel burst striking his head. Skull fractured and brain protruded. He died about ten hours later. Also in Washington Iowa Isaac Roberts 21 drowned in English River near Riverside while fishing. Skiff oar broke and he was swept over a mill dam. body not recovered.
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Apair
Iowa
Samuel Lewis
Lewis
Washington
Isaac Roberts
English River
Riverside
Railroad Shops Burned In Pennsylvania Fire
Fire destroyed the Pullman Palace Car Company's shops used for repairing cars and a large frame building owned by the Pennsylvania Railway at Prumapeurata Pennsylvania. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. one person injured.
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Prumapeurata
Pullman Palace Car Company
Pennsylvania Railway
Joss
Riel Rebellion Report From Batoche Area
A Clark's Crossing dispatch says three Indians were captured near Winnivud. One was White Cap’s cousin. White Cap’s bana was lured to Riel by promises of provisions. the band stayed. Riel is at Batoche with 250 half-breeds and seven prisoners. Middleton sent an Indian to White Cap to relay news and urge return to the reserve. a reward was promised if Riel’s prisoners are brought.
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Winnivud
Clark
White Cap
Riel
Batoche
Middleton
Italy's Naval Expedition Moves Toward Baltic and Black Seas
A Rome dispatch reports Italy fitting a fleet for Baltic deployment while several seamen recruited for the Red Sea are recalled to adjust their assignment. The government is also preparing a second expedition ready to head for the Black Sea if needed.
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Italy
London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Baltic Sea
Red Sea
Black Sea
France Demands Unconditional Reopening of Bosphoregyptian Office
France has demanded the Egyptian Government reopen the Bosphoregyptian printing office unconditionally after it was forcibly suppressed. Paris also seeks punishment for police and officials involved in the suppression.
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France
Spain's Cholera Scare Update From Madrid Dispatch
April 238 report from Wasatnaron states the U S Consul in Madrid relays the Director General of Health says Spain has no cholera and the Valencian Province cases are not cholera.
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Spain
Wasatnaron
Secretary of State
United States
Madrid
Valencian
Terrible Volcanic Eruption Devastates Java Plantations
Dispatches report a terrible eruption in Passawean Province on Java's east end. Many plantations were destroyed and up to 100 people are feared dead.
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London
Passawean
Java
Latest Markets Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Unchanged tones in wheat with cash 88 881ge and April to July futures varying. Corn unsettled with cash 4074 47e and April to June contracts around 46-47e. Oats steady around 3354 34%40 cash, May June figures similar. Provisions show slight shifts in pork and lard, butter eggs steady, cheese firm. Live stock receipts highlight steady to modest gains across cattle hogs and sheep. Milwaukee and Sioux City readings mirror regional activity with no dramatic shifts. Rain and forage notes appear for limited grains in latest reading.
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Utke
Ryre—Ciniot
Barney
Timothy
Milwaukee
Gold and Silver Production Report for 1884
Mr Burchard director of the Mint reports 1884 U S production of gold and silver totaling about 79 6 million with gold 30 8 million and silver 48 8 million An increase over 1883 of roughly 800 000 in gold and 2 4 million in silver Deposits at mints and domestic consumption details and an estimate that true mine output was understated by deposits and exports The report also notes 53 mining companies paid 7 57 million in 227 dividends and 207 assessments on 117 mines totaling over 4 million The Director provides state by state mining reviews and statistical tables
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C.esseceee
Eves Cererees
Sanyo
United States
British Columbia
Mexico
San Francisco
United States Bar
Custom House
Valentine
Ees Eeseess Ees
Business Situation Shows Slow Trade After War Excitement
The Chicago Tribune notes the disappearance of war-driven speculation has left the business world with slow, humdrum trade. Demand is weak, inventories are cautious, and retailers fear stocking up. Banks report growing gold reserves and low rates while the stock market remains dull and dividends face further cuts.
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The
Chicago Tribune
States without lieutenant governors listed for ten states
Ex Gobernor Novus of Ohio and ex minister to France to present a life sized portrait at Dartmouth College, where he graduated in 1857. A soldiers carnival in Boston sold a common card photo of the President with autograph for 180 dollars. Despite a claim about Bismarck, German home industry ties persist with Vienna clothing for twelve years. Consul General Waller will sail for England on May 2.
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Novus
Ohio
France
Dartmouth College
Boston
Althodogh Bismarck
Germany
Vienna
Portrait of Senator Ingalls of Kansas in 19th century Washington
A detailed sketch portrays John J. Ingalls as scholarly and combative, with a sharp tongue and bold loyalty to his party. Born in Massachusetts, he moves to Kansas amid border tensions, builds a political and legal career, edits the Atchison Champion, and rises to the United States Senate.
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Kansas
United States Senate
Washington
Cleveland
John J. Ingalls
Boston
West Point
Senator Ingalls
Massachusetts
Ingalls
Jackson
Williams College
Garfield
Tagalls
Missouri
Arkansas
Ingally
Hoe
Atchison
Constitutional Convention
Territorial Council
State Senate
Atchison Champion
Ben. Perley Poore
Senate
Bridles and Bits for Driving Horses
The article outlines various bridle styles and bits to improve driving safety and control. It discusses bearing reins and over-checks, blinds, and upper-jaw bits, noting when to use open or closed bridles, the dangers of rubber bits, care for mouth sores, and cautions about kicking or frightening horses. It emphasizes choosing the right bit for each horse and safely handling an anxious or stubborn animal.
On-RoLpER Tool Aims at Violinists Not Grossmen
A new device called on-RoLpER, marketed as a violin helper, is described as unsuitable for ongrossmen. Inventor notes it aids violin players with tuning and bowing practice, though the audience for the term ongrossmen remains unclear. The piece highlights quirky product naming and niche audience targeting.
Mechanical, The Fontaine locomotive and curious notes
A fragmented report discusses the Fontaine locomotive, its friction work on driving wheels, and performance under varying conditions. It mentions a $1,000,000 nominal stock and construction costs, plus a broader note on locomotive renewal rates, durability, and maintenance needs across North American railroads.
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Fontaine
Ofpan
du Boise Raymond
Reichstag
Prince Bismarck
Hig
Presty
North America
Tly
Pauline Hall and Her Arm Gestures Draw Crowd Reactions
In a critical column the author hails Pauline Hall as a premier beauty on the American stage while critiquing her onstage gesticulation. He notes her expressive voice contrasts with mechanical arm movements and suggests a novelty in how her arms accompany songs, calling for discipline yet praising her spontaneity.
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Pauline Hall
Pauline
Ealist
Belle
Grasses and their global importance in bread production
The text states grasses are a diverse group exceeding 6,000 varieties, making up about one sixth of all flowering plants. It emphasizes grasses as essential to human bread production due to their cereal components.
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