Plague Reports From Marseille to Toulon in 19th Century
Cholera continues to spread across Marseille Toulon and Arles with numerous deaths and new cases. Officials report isolation measures, doctors attacked, and public fear rising while scientists test treatments at Paris academies. A conference in Washington will discuss U.S. preparedness and quarantine.
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Arles
Marseilles
Alous
Aries
Drs. Guerin, Denter
Proulat
French Academy
Tavvon
Saa
Chamber of Deputies
Kane
Lucuem Ata
Hoaph Tal
San Giacomo
St. Peterstate
Charkoff
Pleskott
Siberian
Phyzus
Touwoy
Uurtoey
Ayls
Masel
Cholaro
Pancakers
Tay
Toulon
Marseillles
N. Clémenceau
Hixatos
Treasury Department
New York
Marcejlles
Paris
Academy of Sciences
Academy Haa Sines
de Vulpain
France
Jose
Department of
Vosges
Alx
Tounon
Marsninians
Manszinurs
Railronda
Recontre
St. Maudrier
Laseyne
Llinois
Leicesser
Kentucky
Washington, D
United States
Nomination Notification for Cleveland Hendricks Urges Democratic Victory
Governor Cleveland and Thomas A Hendricks were formally notified of their Democratic nominations at Albany with speeches from Colonel Vilas and others. The speakers stressed reform aims and Democratic principles while highlighting the high stakes for a 50 000 000 citizen electorate. Hendricks later praised the party at Saratoga and spoke on possible vice presidential duties in a closely divided Senate.
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Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
Albany
N. Y
State House
National Democratic Committee
Vilas
Wisconsin
New York
Bia
Democratic Party
Sanatoga
Thomas A. Mendricks
Saratoga Hotel
Demonss
Ohio's Greenback State Ticket Dayton Ohio July 28
A fragment notes the Greenback state ticket in Dayton Ohio dated July 28. The item references Greenbeck in a political context, signaling a regional party slate presence without further details.
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Ohio
Dayton, C
The
Greenbeck
CATTLE PLAGUE INDIAN TERRITORY REPORTS
A chaotic dispatch describes Texas fever affecting six hundred cattle shipped from the Indian Territory to Chicago stockyards. Reports detail mortality rates near twenty five percent, symptoms, and regional responses across Kansas City, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Iowa, with officials debating a possible outbreak pattern and urging quarantines and further study.
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Out of
Ford
Indian Territory
Ovey
Texan
Chicago Union
de Wolf
N. H. Paaren
Texas
Becauss
Fort Reno
Frazier & Oherty
Kansas City
Harry Childs
Acroda
Bullixaton
N. J
Mercer
Burlington Counties
State Board of
Isakhara
Western Points
Maxwell
J. H H. Houpins
Wyoming Territory
Brosly’s Island
Lixcoy
Neb
Dawes
Brady Station
Harrison A Heavy Defaulter Charged With Embezzlement
News from Indianapolis reports John C S Harrison former president of Harrison Bank and receiver of Indiana Banking Company faces embezzlement charges. Court papers show a deficit nearing $96 000 and assets totaling about $102 000 including cash and a 20000 CD. Bond set at 60000. Harrison guarded as he seeks bond reductions amid ongoing proceedings.
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Indianapolis
IspranArouts
Ind
John © . Barriava
Harrison
Indiana Banking Company
Hardaon
Harrigan
Earrison
Hays
Hia Aim
Suratlas
D.r
Inpianapolis
John C
Harrison’s Bank
McMaster
Arrison
Till
Kentucky Congressman W. W. Culbertson shoots self in hotel
Congressman Culbertson of Kentucky arrived in Washington from Cape May and remained at the National Hotel. After a spree and threats to others, he fired five shots, two hitting the back of his head. He told officers he wished to die, and doctors fear his wounds may prove fatal.
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Culbertson
Washinetox
W. W. Culbertson
Kentucky
Cape May
The
National
Mr. Gulbertson
Good Cause for a Divorce in New York Case
Mrs. Vanderbilt Allen testified in the celebrated divorce case on Wednesday describing her husband as intemperate with foul breath, bringing vermin into the home, and being untrue to his marriage vows.
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New York
Vanderbilt Allen
Only Four Lives Lost In Cleveland Collision
Captain Wil ford of the Osborn reports that the collision with the steel steamer Alberta caused the sinking and confirms four lives lost. He arrived in Cleveland on July 31 with details from the wreck and rescue.
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Cleveland, O
Wilford
Osborn
Alberta
Ives
Arrest order shocks Omaha women in Mother Hubbard dress
In Oma, Nebraska on July 31, the Chief of Police issued a startling directive arresting any woman seen in the streets wearing a Mother Hubbard dress and detaining her in jail, sparking public uproar and debate over dress standards and police powers.
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Oma
Neb
Mother Hubbard
Two Killed by Exploding Rocket at Highland House
In Cincinnati a fireworks display ended when a large rocket fell into the back yard of Mrs. Kate Upmeir. She and her daughter Ida were fatally wounded after an attempted rocket opening exploded with terrific force. Her son Charles and another child were seriously injured.
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Cincinnati
Highland House
Irs
Kate Upmeir
Mra. Upmeir
Treasury gold reserves rise to about 119 million
The United States Treasury reports total gold on hand near 119 million dollars, reflecting a notable increase in holdings. The data indicate a steady expansion of gold reserves as economic factors influence the treasury's assets.
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Wasuryerox
United States
Treasury
Deeresae Macnk
Uspalances
Stanley on Gordon escape routes from Khartoum
London July 29. Henry M. Stanley says possible routes for General Gordon include Zanzibar or Congo descent from Khartoum, with Basins to Uganda and the Congo stations. He warns a large English relief force would be perilous due to climate and costs, and condemns Congo treaty terms.
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Stanley Lonxpon
Henry M. Stanley
Plymouth
Stanley
England
Congo River
Itsmouth
Stanley Pool
Congo
Gordon Commanda
Khartoum
Zanzibar
Nile
Gordon
Gondakar
Bahar
Egahizal
Lupton Jey
Uganda
Schweinfurth
Samuel
Lady Baker
Nilaba
Madeira
London
Laxham
Gijon
Colinion
Constantinople
Marash
Turkey
Niles
Aleppo
Fatal Quarrel Ends in Inmate Murder at Soldiers' Lyme
On July 31 Dolan, an inmate at the Soldiers' Lyme, killed fellow inmate Fritz Brockmeir after a quarrel over pasa. When asked what was wrong Brockmeir explained that Dolan quarreled, then Dolan called him a yle nawe and fatally stabbed him in the neck with a large knife. The attack caused almost instant death.
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Davros
Fritz Brockmeir
Lyme
Dolan
Pasa
Bockmuir
Brockmuir
Satisfactory settlement after interview with Chinese ambassador
Paris reports that after a council of ministers at the Elysee on Saturday Prime Minister Ferry met with Chinese ambassador La Fong Pao. It was agreed China would pay France an indemnity of 20 million francs, signaling a pacific resolution to the dispute.
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Paris
Elysea
Ferry
la Fong Pao
China
France
Cost of Greely Relief Expedition Reveals Major Expenses
Officials at the Navy Department estimate total Greely Relief Expedition costs at about 700000, up from 500000. Expenditures include 137553 for Bear, 171165 for Thetis, 250000 for supplies, 25000 for bringing vessels to New York, 25165 for instruments, 91000 for Loch Gary transport, and 16000 for repairs to Alert. Government anticipates recovering comparable value from vessel dispositions and turning over surplus provisions to naval use.
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Greely
Navy Department
Bear
New York
Loch Gary
Anu
Indiana Bank Suspends Operations Amid Funds Tale
An Indiana bank suspends operations amid unclear funding notes. The Commercial Bank reports a halt in activities tied to school fund concerns and references to a city or county money source. Details are fragmentary, with several names and places obscured in the OCR.
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Indiana
Banzu
Sheet Sie
Ae Sig Peninais Oo
Denke
Surveyors Hold Joint Meeting in Ontario
A partial notice from Contsxawoop Ont dated July 30 reports a joint gathering of four surveyor parties led by W. Jobneton. Information received indicates a cooperative session discussing project details and coordination efforts.
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Thaks
W. Jobneton
Minor News Items Highlight 19th Century Crises
Brief from the era notes real estate sales by James R. Keene in Newport for 49000, a Hillsboro milk sickness worry, a receiver appointed for Indianapolis Cracker Co with assets 10000 and liabilities 16002, a Nashville foundry fire with 25000 loss and 10000 insurance, and a Marine Bank dividend of 15 percent. It mentions Dayton's crowd for a monument unveiling, pension fraud case in Chicago, arrests of former South Carolina governor moves, Pittsburgh jail for mistreatment of a demerited girl, Urbana crops damaged by rain, and various rail and business shifts amid 19th century commerce. It also covers lumber shipments, Maine party anniversary, and multiple local incidents across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa.
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James R. Keene
Newport
Hillsboro
Indianapolis Cracker Company
Tunnecliff & Co
Nashville
Marine Bank of New York
Dayton
Cnichera
John A. Cavanaugh
Nevada
Chicago
James Crowling
Moves
South Carolina
Cambbridgeport
Mays
Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Elizabeth
Urbana
Til
Jarvis Patten
Grand Haven Road
Wisconsin Central
Ohio
American Express Company
Old Orchard
St Louis
Missouri River
Colorado Innes
Otis Strong
Yale Glen Clu
Louisville
Muskegon
Maine
Strong
Franklin County
Royal Phelps
New York
Nathan Miller
Marysville
Kan
Baltimore & Ohio
Dufur
McLaughin
Boston
Paul Stevens
House of Representatives
Lincol
Grant
Washington
Camden
James Reynolds
Sherif McCord
Alarshalltown
Council Bluffs
Milwaukee
Joseph Jaroch
Board of Public Works
Warren Avenue
Arthur
John Jarrett
Holderman
Lilinois
Charlotte Smith
St. Louis
John Campbell
Pennsylvania
A. G White
Maryland
Andrew Roy
David Healey
Advised adjournment of National Labor Convention
At the Briggs House the National Labor Executive Committee endorsed New York Legislature labor bills and adopted resolutions. The body declared the National Labor party organized in Philadelphia January 1 and endorsed Democratic and Republican conventions while adjourned to meet in Chicago in July 1888.
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Cuscino
National Labor Executive Committee
Briggs House
New York
National Labor Party
Philadelphia
National Labor Convention
Carcage
National Executive Committee
World's Fair Proposed at International Exposition Meeting
A meeting of the International Convention of Exposition and Fair Association held in St Louis July 30 discussed proposing a world’s fair. Representatives from 81 cities gathered to consider locating a future exposition and related plans.
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Louis, Mo
International Convention of Exposition and Fair Association
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CABLE
General Gordon
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