Tur bicyclist freed after Sunday offence and other city notes
A Bridgeport magistrate discharges a bicyclist cited for vain sport on a Sunday, warning of fines if similar acts or his kiss with his wife had been penalized. The item also recalls Livingstone’s generous will to Florence cabmen and waiters, debates on urban street widths, and reflective passages on science, labor songs, and the fading of song in work environments.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Livingstone
Florence
Road improvement debate over costly vs moderate schemes
The public advocates better roads but differ on methods and scale. Critics warn against lavish, high cost projects in poorer regions while wealthier areas may afford them. The issue hinges on balancing affordable improvements with the need for smoother, durable routes for all communities.
Relief at Gotham as Normannia passengers evacuated
In New York Cholera fears rise with suspected cases reported in Sullivan street and a Mary Conerty case at reception hospital. Charlotte Keck’s death is officially blamed on Asiatic cholera. Normannia passengers face another delay after grounding off Fire Island. 100 choose train closure via Babylon. Acme Manufacturing workers in Williamsburg fear cholera morbus as two Russians fall ill, prompting hospital transfer and factory exodus.
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New York
Charlotte Keck
Fire Island
Normannia
Babylon
Ripple
Long Island Railroad
Acme Manufacturing Company
Wythe Avenue
North Ninth Street
Williamsburg
Cholera in Washington Reports Two Unauthenticated Cases
Two cholera cases were reported in Washington but officials cautioned against panic. Surgeon General Wyman said no authentic evidence of cholera. any case that resembles it will be labeled cholera. Encampment fears arose but the city remains healthy. if tents are unused, other quarters will be found. There is speculation Chicago or Indianapolis may host next year’s encampment.
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Washinoton
Washington
Wyman
Chicago
Indianapolis
Surgeon General Wyman on Cholera Epidemic Fear
In Washington on September 1 Surgeon General Wyman said he fears no cholera epidemic in the United States. He warned rumors will exaggerate cases as cholera morbus and related illnesses appear, urging calm and confidence in containment. Vienna reports Austria remains cholera free after negative bacteriological tests. Mexico City notes uproar over New York cholera reports and contemplates strict quarantines on U.S. arrivals if confirmed.
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Wyman
Washington
New York City
Mexico
City of
United States
Cholera feared in Detroit predicts outbreak in two weeks
Detroit on September 19 reports United States inspector Dr. J. J. Mulheron warns cholera is due in two weeks. He says it is almost inevitable and the entire country faces a struggle with the disease, expressing earnest belief in an impending outbreak.
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Detroit
Mich
J. J. Mulheron
United States
Moquette Sets World Record at 2 10 for Mile
In Fiat Ind on Sept 19 the New World record for age fell as 4-year-old Moquette trotted a mile in exactly 2:10, beating Stockton and Sunol marks. Driver Mike Bowerman plans a 2:08 effort this year as Maquette’s fractions showed a rapid 21⅔, 1:05 1/2, and 1:74 for three quarters, completing the final quarter in 32 1/2 seconds.
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Maquette
Ricumoxp
Ind
Moquette
McKinney
Stockton
Cal
Sunol
Cleveland
Mike Bowerman
Lexington
Iron Hall Men Will Fight For Somerby Trial
In Immasaronis Indiana on September 19 the Iron Hall held a supreme sitting and elected William Fletcher of Kansas City as Supreme Accountant replacing William E. Lander who resigned. Lander had sent a resignation note and later attended the meeting and took dues. the body vowed to press prosecutions against former leaders to the end, stating a local branch has funds to pursue justice. The supreme sitting will publish a formal statement outlining actions and plans.
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Inmasaronis
Ind
Supreme
Iron Hall
William Fletcher
Kansas City Supreme Accountant
William EF. Lander
Lander
Somerby
Supreme Sitting
Indiana
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Board of Health
The Choice of G. A. R Men
Wasuixatox Sept 19 The department of the Potomac of the Grand Army of the Republic unanimously decided to present Capt J M Pipes Past Department Commander for Senior Vice Commander in Chief and D A Grosvenor for a Council of Administration seat Capt Pipes selection is nearly certain due to courtesy in the hosting department
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G. A. R Men. Wasuixatox
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
J. M. Pipes
D. A. Grosvenor
Council of Administration
Capt. Pipes
Resolution Aims Removal of All Trade Duties in Canada
At the Dominion Trade and Labor congress a resolution was introduced favoring the removal of all duties on products of industry whether imported or manufactured in the country, except those levied to restrict use. The proposal targets free trade across the board with selective protection remaining.
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Toronto
Ont
Dominion Trade and Labor Congress
O Donnell Arrested in Homestead Riot Murder Charge
The Homestead striker Nugh O Donnell was arrested in Pirrenvns Pa charged with the murder of Pinkerton man Captain J W Kline from Chicago killed during the July 6 battle. He remains jailed awaiting a possible bail hearing as charges include murder riot and conspiracy. True bills issued against 29 Duquesne rioters for unlawful assembly.
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J. W. Kline
Pinkerton
Duquesne
Pirrenvns
Nugh O'Donnell
Homestead
Chicago
O'Donnell
Alderman McMaster
Lovejoy
Carnegie Company
Alderman McMasters
Grand Jury
John Campbell
Postal Telegraph Company
Pittsburg
Little Bill
Campbell
Kennedy
Delegates Gather for sixty eighth Odd Fellows session
Delegates to the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F S sixty-eighth annual session arriving in Portland Oregon. Delegates by steamship and train, with California and Union Pacific arrivals. City festooned with bunting and three links symbols as Welcome signs. Today features an excursion to the Columbia River mouth and a clam bake.
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Ore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
C. F
Unierwool
Union Pacific
Potter
Bonneville
California
State of California
Northern Pacific
Columbia River
Vanguard of G A R Arrives at Gertyspene Pa
Historic ground report notes the Vanguard of the Grand Army of the Republic arriving in Gertyspene Pennsylvania on September 19. The Fred C. Baker Post of Cincinnati and the Ransom Post of St. Louis lead 300 travelers in Pullman cars to inspect the battlefield before continuing to Antietam and on to Washington.
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Gertyspene
Washington
Fred C. Baker
Cincinnati
Ransom Post
St. Louis
Sixteenth Maine Regimental Association
Antietam
Four Bodies Recovered After Chicago & Northwestern Wreck
In Marshalltown Iowa on September 19 the final of four victims was recovered from yesterday’s collision. The engineers John Ashton and Tom Howes, fireman William Linesbaugh, and stockman W B Carlin of Powell Michigan died. Families mourn. Trains run today.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern
John Ashton
Tom Howes
William Linesbaugh
W. B. Carlin
Powell, Mich
Cabinet Crisis in Hawaii Forces Government Resign
Advices from Honolulu report that the legislature passed a vote of no confidence in the ministry, which then resigned. The queen had not named nine new cabinet members by the time the steamer waited, leaving the situation unresolved.
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Bawailan
Crist
Fraxnctiaco
Honolulu
Review of iron trade shows improved tone this week
The Cleveland market reports an improved tone and anticipatory signs of better status across iron and steel trade centers. Most statements remain qualified due to transitional conditions after mill resumption, with about 30 000 tons of ore sold at roughly 25 cents below last season. Mesaba ore sales negotiations interest the trade and the new rhaboze is anticipated as an important factor this winter. Hard ore stocks remain largely unchanged as sizable amounts are brought down this month and next.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Multiple Brief News Items From Around The World
Cardinal Edward Howard dies of pneumonia in Brighton England while Ottawa saloon keeper Charles Helitt drowns fishing in Illinois. New York lace curtain dealer George D Smulth and partners fail with liabilities of Shoand Gray Rood Toledo. Norman Grove commits suicide near Spring Held Ohio as national business failures total 182 last week. Silver Leaf Camp of Modern Woolfmen in Elgin celebrates 400th member with banquet. French wheat crop tallies 194,934,421 hectoliters with uncertain sowing figures. Late Archbishop Purcell creditors to receive another dividend in Cincinnati. Four Detroit Chinamen sentenced to ten days imprisonment and to be sent home. Vice President Morton reviews Grand Army in Washington in Harrison’s stead due to wife’s illness at Loon Lake. Mexican finance minister proposes land titles formerly church property be private, foreshadowing seizures. Mason City Iowa reports frost-free north. corn crop expected to mature well before further cold.
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Brighton
England
Charles Helitt
Ottawa
George D. Smulth
New York City
Gray & Rood
Toledo
Ohio
Guy
Norman Grove
Spring Held
Elgin
France
Purcell
Cincinnati
Detroit
China
Morton
Grand Army
Washington
Harrison
Loon Lake
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