Losses of life in 1883 flood and fire disasters
A historical digest lists 1883 as the deadliest year, counting about 125000 deaths from floods and fires worldwide, plus 1607 executions and 107 lynchings in the United States. It details notable incidents, railroad and maritime disasters, and a rise in murders to 1997 in the U.S., with 107 executions and 2,500 shipwrecks noted among global losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lhungary
Holland
New South Wales
Bombay
Mt Ararat
Dizier
France
Passo Cornese
Italy
Warsaw
Doland
Milan
Bernari
Sunderland
Fug
Dis
Daphne
Glisgow
Tripoli
Luungary
St. Petersburg
Sicily
Ischia
Fostina Cormwall Ming
Java
Egypt
Tolle
China
Grecian
England
Lake Geneva
Lst
Seers
BO Thier
Wa Lightniy
Rat Suo Willler
Trail
Eae
Bos Evetis Etier Peto
Todd
Coulterville
Lg 10
Newhall House
Milwaukee
Poiit Clement
Cal
Ohio River
New York
Kansas
Townsville
Minn
Texas
Arkansas
Turnado
Georgia
Misesissippi
Wisconsi
Central
Inois
Kediana
Brooklyn Bridge
Jane
Flomt
Nebraska
Dakota
Tivoli
Torpado
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Wiler
Cimbrian
German Ocean
Black Watch
Welsh Coast
Stemner Kenmore Castle
Bay of Biscay
Staser Urappler
Pacific Ecoast
Viarpoa
Fayal
Ludwig
Grand Banks
Rocoby
St. Augustine
Iris
Cape Villand
Navarre
Nassau
Gulf of Finland
United States
Hoda Dawe
Ce Wesig
Ilumbig
Pennsylvanis
Traveling salesman vanishes with jewels valued at 35000
New York importers Goldsmith & Kuth report their principal salesman Leon Crayson disappeared with diamonds and unset jewels valued at 35000. They offer 5000 reward for his apprehension. Crayson had been sent 5000 worth of unset stones and later traveled through Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Detroit Chicago Milwaukee toward risks of remittance. He left a wife and child, allegedly fleeing with a Detroit girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Goldsmith & Kuth
Jaye
Leon Crayson
Goldsmith
Cranson
Buffalo
Judson Biyver
New York Central Railway
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
Jets
Lincoln
Kansas City
Raves
Barnums Will and Its Enormous Legacy Across Cities
The New York Times reports Barnum’s will dispersing about 10 million dollars in real estate and personal property to twenty seven heirs across New York and other states. It includes charitable bequests, a waterfront dock in Bridgeport, and long term show interests valued at 3.5 million. Names of beneficiaries include Bridgeport institutions. Henry Villard resignation seeks stockholder approval amid sympathy and questions about his finances and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiowwan
Barnum Bheis
Jesus Eap
New York
Brooklyn
Bridgeport
Colorado
Sir
Barnum
Barwin
London
Chapin Homey
Children’s Aid Society
Ald
Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
Bridgeport Hospital
Mire Barman
Henry Villard
Pactfic
Villard
Willard
Kate Shelley Honored by Iowa Legislature with Capitol Day Award
The Iowa Legislature plans to honor Kate Shelley on January 15 with the hand apamenda of 200 for her heroic act on the night of July 6, 1881. She risked her life to prevent a disaster on the Chicago and Northwestern near Molango na, saving many from death. The award is prepared by Tiffany & Co of New York.
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Des Motes
Iowa
Kate Shelley
Chicago & Northwestern
Molngona
Gossip From Abroad: Irish Turmoil and Rector Change
Overseas news reports mounting tension between Orangemen and Nationalists in County Down at Dromore New Year events. Also notes Lowell resigning as St. Andrews Rector to take U S ambassadorship. Peruvians clash with rebels in Lima. French constitutional revision rumored. various European incidents and church appointments.
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Loxpon
Lowell
St. Andrew's University
Lovell
Jigs
United States
Eis
LoNnon
Grange
Trillick
Dromore
Oranges
Hussars
Lancers
Paris
Jan
Vie
Ferry
Lima
Iglesias
Puga
Shalton
Panca
Pants
Gaiubetta
Ville d'Auray
Nice
Vianna
Hanied Hamerle
Church of St. John
Father Hamerle
Rome
America
Archbishop Gibbons
Baltimore
Frightful Canadian rail crash near Toronto kills many
A Great Western Grand Trunk suburban train collided with a freight engine near Union Station at 6 55 am. About sixty passengers mostly workers were aboard. The boiler exploded. eleven or more dead and many injured were taken to hospital. Coroner’s inquest began as officials arrested the freight conductor for alleged negligence.
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Toronto
Humber
Bolt Works
Thomas
Firs
Debria
Oneana
Jonny Rowlett
Lynde
Barber
Hamilton
Queen's Whirl
Thy
McCrary Resigns as Circuit Judge for Railroad Post
George W. McCrary, judge of the Eighth United States Circuit Court embracing Minnesota to Colorado, resigns effective March 1 to become general counselor for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad. Appointed December 1, 1879, he had served as Secretary of War under Hayes and will base his headquarters in Kansas City. The resignation cites better salary, easier work, and home comforts, with limited rights to engage in general practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keoui
George W. McCrary
United States
Judicial Chreuit
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas City
McCrary
Dillon
Union Pacific
Hayes
Jess
New Years New Bankrupts Rise Across Regions
Bradstreet reports 260 U S failures in the past week, up 20 from the prior week and 92 more than the same week in 1881. About 70 percent involve small traders with capital under 5900, with regional shifts. Middle States down 8, New England down 16, Southern up 18, Western up 5, Pacific down 13, Canada down 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradstreet
Middle States
New England
Southern
Canada
Provinces
Ten Children Burned to Death in South Carolina Cabin
A colored woman in Clarendon County locked her four children in a small cabin and a large fire burned out of control on Friday night. Neighbors heard smoke and saw flames in the fire place as the events unfolded, leaving ten children dead in the tragic incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conus
S.C
Jan
Summer Top
Clarendon County
Anacen
Jen
Important Social Question Decided At President's New Year Reception
The article reports on Arthur’s New Year reception with prominent guests and debates among social circles about who should be considered first lady of the land. It also covers railway mail service reforms, land grants, and congressional actions spanning post office, military, and landholding issues with references to key officials and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiintington
Wasninetox
Arthurs
White House
Marine Band
Lontle
Carlisle
Eluseis
Postal Service
Great Britain
Westmaster-General
Committee On Public
Hinds
Congress
Cobb
Mir Cobb
Slocan
House
Fitz John Porter
Senate
War Department
Texas
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Huntington
Beecher Predicts Wisconsin Drath Befores Sermon
Reverend Henry Ward Beecher delivers a Sunday sermon in January predicting a forthcoming event in Wisconsin. The remarks reflect his known premonition style and reference a notable upcoming occurrence relating to local affairs.
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Yazoo City
Misa
Orangemen
Nationfate
Ireland
Horrors
Ury Keturosias Verde
Eault
Uintstone
Oh. Dau
Brihe Bom
Durin. Montgomery
Lee Pettin
Etiiuel Clamenti
Lberty
Phillips
John Montgomery
Davenport
Miss Bound
John C. Montgomery
Christian County
Dergoir
Mich
Crouch
Jackson
Dan Holcomb
New Yoas
Columbus
Cincinnati
Taseedsee
Burington & Inc
Rogk
Lalanisa
Denver
Joe Grane
Louisvilis & Naghvil Ig
Milwauks
Ansiia
Thurman
Alsman
Saint
Osio
Alexis
Warsiwas
Zartoryski
Artchbishop
Taehe
Manual
Ottawa
Indiana
Northwest Territories
Antonino da Luea
Simday
Maine
Mary Anderson
Wharaabe
Presbyterian
Fairbury
Til
John Co. Wheeler
George W. Lane
New York Chamber of Commerce
Dakota House
Jamestown
D.1
Garcia
Europe
Spain
Joseph Longworth
Woburn
Totter County
Daker
Ns Widde Allidavit
Gavurner Ordway
Cook
Cain
Joseph Glakwey
Lee
Watke Walla
W. T
Charles E. Styles
Atchison, Kam
Styles
Mabel
Minas
Aly. Styles
Cuba
Hess, Brothers & Co
Fancy
Sheon Cuneron
Mot Springs
Ark
Mexico
Corry
Weathersby
Sherif
Madison Miss
E. A. Burke
New Orleans
Creshnut
J. Neuhaus
Beebachter
Marshalltown
Olean
Edward Keyes
Unity
N. Y
J. Muscroft
Shiloh
Mansfield
Illinois State Board of Agricultue
Orvin J. Swithh
Amelia Kase
Dacksanville
Garena
Hodgson
Maryland Senate
Fort Smith
Ottumwa
Williams
Itliy
Cape Cod
Land Board of Texas
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