Ledger Of Fires Far And Events Across States
A brief period overview notes a beer vat explosion at Groom Bay and a gas discovery near Rocky Ford. It reports a severe storm at Dawson with fatalities, a window strike fatality, and a melted body from a blast. Mentions global figures on wartime expenditures, Crown Prince throat surgery, and varied industrial data including pin production, dairy output, and ship fines. Also covers a murder trial, intercity rail tariff rulings, and Canadian governance on slavery laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groom Bay
Ak Wen
Rocky Ford
Lincoln
Weil
Turbulent Telegrams From A Far Norheastern Era
A chaotic homegrown digest reports on tax disputes, factory fires, and railroad measures across North America. Items mention Canada’s Pacific mail service, Ontario investments, a Green Bay brewery blast killing six, and a New York hardware firm fire. Also noted are a Brazil emperor’s tour, labor unrest in Indiana, and multiple violent tragedies in Ohio and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridah
Canadian Pacific Railway
Maneau Cruz
Men Francié
Consol
Thomae
Ontario
Saratino
Icon Company
Boron & Bignor
Propristorn
Rehr
Green Bay
Wis
I Fme
Frazer & Josen Company
Widdiery
Syrenous
N. Y
Ashton
Mion
Anhtog
John Borgurus
Zouland
Mich
Ley
Love
Autaucl
Mreil
Ind
A. M. Oawald
J.T. Davis
Ofas
Crasdale & Kurs
William T Hull
Linas
Iucuers
Washington Territory
Blan
Tria
Canada
Agsociusion
Dom Hedro
Brazil
Europa
Hom
United Saaton
Europe
Glenehiel
Monmouthshire
Yokohama
America
New York
Tris
New Whiskey Trust
Vas Abtiebud
Peoria
George A. Gibson
Mynurely
Dix Tillney
King & Wille’s
Woulen
Attson
Minn
Gable
Wax Fuarca
Maze Pi
McGarigh F
Purson
Pinkerton
McGadgle
Blake
Kingstor
Boudler
Sarnia
Death tolls and political shifts in imperial Russia and Britain
Fragmented report covers death of a Russian general and a Liberal shift in Britain. Mentions a Naptha store fire near Nizhny Novgorod, weather with wind and ice, political moves in Britain toward a constitutional framework, and a proposed noble-electorate system defining eligibility and cabinet roles. Includes figures on votes and Maj orities.
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Tun
Erenah
Polinaier
da Dend
Vane
Othor
Katkolf
Diemarck
Hararis
Ghuznec
Ameer
Afghanistan
Rouen
Vesvrs
Vnionist
Northwich
Cheehire
Indead
Nizhove
Geo
Otto Brevelyan
Evalyn Ashley
Tury
Hogee of Commont
Bridgortot
Glasglow
Washington news and miscellany items from 1882 era
A mixed U S report covers delivery service requests, bureau appointments, and political appointments in Illinois and other states. It notes resignations at the Bureau of Steam Engineering, replaces a head, cites a commerce commission decision on travel ticket redactions, and mentions a London police link to a man involved in past explosive plots. Also reports on railroad troubles in Texas, a train robbery wave, and a Pittsburgh burglary suspect.
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Parry
Jin
Goshen
Elivery
Poatwiles
Ottawa
Canada
Fenisa McDermott
Illinois
Pontmanteers
Panray
Alhambra
Madison County
John Bailes
Hedl’n Park
Kackekoo
Ww. B. Wilkinson
Cheltenhan
Cook County
Levi A. Bishop
Eliza
Mercer County
Charles van Vater
Howard Champaign County
Facob Leaman, Jr
Lane
Do Page County
Harry Ellis
Murriam
Wayne County
Adam Ogdon
Rentohlur
St. Clair County
Market Collapse in Wheat Prices Shocks San Francisco
Aug 3 reports from San Francia detail a dramatic wheat call collapse as top prices hit 7175 per cental and a subsequent drop to 214 per cent. Brokers, bulls, and shorts faced sharp shifts, with no immediate failures and a move by directors to halt sessions to avert panic.
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San Francia
Cal
San Francisco
Aguas
Chicago
New York
Liverpool
Directore
William Crovnbach
Joan Rosenfeld
Liverpaul
Col” Inter
Board of Directora
Drenbadus
Schsme
Dreebach
Hal
Risawatt Cate tn The Lye Burton Mines Transfer
Risawatt Cate tn reports the transfer of Burton mines to the Bessemer Consolidated Company. The piece notes a robbers ring and a ringleader shot, with market chatter on prices, rains aiding fires near Spencer Chilton and Menastu, and a broad economic update including iron mine deals, stock holdings, and railway cargo contracts. The Burton transfer to Consolidated Iron Co of New York is confirmed, with Stephen W. Dorsey and Chanel E. Coustrescurst tied to leadership. price cited at 220,000 and a plan to build fifteen vessels under a five-year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngston
Ebenezer Fstanyard
Alias Hancock
Hie Smartheart
Koveber
Farp C. Boatey
Bbrmoklyn
Mas
Lucixpa Stowzin
Adrian
Baltimore
Woolfak
Tom Woolfak
Franx Buons
United States Warshal
Fort Smith
Arkanane
Brown
Pete Fiyon
Texas
Ax Wooster
Ohio
Anatin McGienen
Matilda Weddrieb
Avia Roecting
Howan of &Eighbornd
la Bontiilie Brothers
New York
Daniel Desmond
Arbutroog Company
John A. Reily & Boos
Lfteen Railway
Grein
Arnetronge
Woller
Welier
Euler
Omwig
Arehem
Maile
Anford
Milwaurex
Ang
Gogeble Iron Mines
Burton
Persecint Consolidated Iron Company
Stephen W. Dorsey
Provident
Dewner
Grant
M Company
Oakland
Cleveland
Artgothe Reologis
Band of Waterlo residents attacked by gang in Grest county
A two year terror by a rough gang in Waterlo township Grest county ends with a failed detective pursuit. Homes and barns robbed including Ellen Chafey’s house with $26 taken. Oglesby Chase and Kilby among suspected ringleaders arrested or wounded. Kilby said to lead the gang and be highly suspected. A clash with a shotgun left Kilby wounded and the gang fled to the woods. Authorities expect further violence tonight as tensions rise.
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Stimnes Ia Grint Co
Bloodstieil Te
Chet
Bernett
Lancaster
Watarloo
Bud
Oglesby
Frank Swartz
James Kilby
Tames Gresuwood
William Robinson
Antin Chase
Whem
Ulivers
Mgiitives Schillikels
Kiluy
Fires and fires chase across Romeo and beyond
A long fire season clouded by the Romeo area and surrounding towns as flames driven by winds threaten structures. Heavy rainfall later ends many blazes, but danger remains in neighboring pockets as crews battle to fully extinguish remaining hotspots.
Fires and casualties from a North American rail disaster
A wild passenger train from Chicago to Milwaukee collided with a freight train near Nevi Monee Illinois, causing multiple deaths and extensive damage. The incident follows a string of fires and accidents across New Jersey New York Massachusetts Wisconsin and Indiana with significant losses and numerous injuries. Authorities report property losses nearing forty to fifty thousand dollars and insurance coverage around one hundred thousand.
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Nevi Monee
Chicago
Kaukaker
New York
Monley
Jory H. Tuosias
Walter Dnd Thomas Hobble
Balth's Ferry
Iowa
Corsina
Oliver
Elmer Beorbaugh
Connor Lake
Win
Eric
Gen
Wanatast M. Damm
Idvoonto
Fiirfax County
Muntha
Wein Hawacrow
Grant la
Bia
Milwaukee
United States Marahal
Wisconsin
Lafayette
Ind
Joseph
Firmes
Tur
North
Branen
W. J. Bill
Reparty
Planing
Julia Donn
Exanay Long Nd
Dispatch
Armstrong
Tmill
Joho A
Rez & Bon
Grits
Puoria
Decatur and Evauesiile
Fire Rages in Forest Damaging Property and Wood Burned
Fire tore through a forest clearing near Guervazar causing damage to two dwellings as well as 109 cords of wood owned by local kilns preparing to haul coal. The blaze began Thursday night and spread amid strong winds injuring no one reported. Cleanup and loss assessment follow.
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Hine
Mimy Miles
Guervazar
First New York A Jutton Agriculture Association meeting
The American Agricultural Association held its first near at Columbia College New York Aug 9 Prof Sturtevant of the New York Lian Experimental Institute at Geneva pledged attendance from nearly every state Indigenous Vapaste topic presented by Clarence Mt Weed Siata Entomologist of Tilacio an absorbing talk by Prof Wylie on Borghumas Sugar producing plants Experiments taught him that Lb is undesirables Dr C Reilly chromomologist of Washington agreed with Prof Wyle Mr K Seversuca a Japanese gentleman studying agriculture in this country said the experiment of making fear from sorghom were unsuccessfully tried in Japan
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New Youn
Columbia College
Sturtevant
New York
Geneva
Clarence Mt. Weed
Siata
Tilacio
Wylie
C.¥ Reilly
Washington
Wylr
K. Seversuca
Women Temperance Building Association Incorporation
The Chicago venture named the Women Temperance Building Association plans a headquarters and training school for the national WCTU with $10,000 capital, $135,000 expected revenue, and $800,000 building cost. Incorporators include Maylda B. Corso, Franca E. Willard, Esther Pugh, William Deeridg, and James B. Hobbs. Ground is secured. loans of $600,000 will back financing. The effort seeks broad temperance support and funds.
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Winwis
Chicaxo
Womsry Temperance Building Association
Mavilda B. Corso
Fraocca E. Willard
Esther Pugh
Wil
Ferry Boulangers clash deepens in France amid political strife
Aug 4 report traces the ongoing Boulanger Ferry dispute, noting rising Boulanger support among followers and Ferry supporters losing ground. It critiques Ferry for denouncing Boulanger and contends Ferry risks alienating backers by decrying rivals and clinging to legal formalities. Also reports Alfred Krupp, industrialist and cannon maker, born near Essen, who built a vast works, employed thousands, and supplied military arms while maintaining a controversial stance toward France.
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Goa
Boulanger
Santus
France
Snemise
Gen. Boulanger
M. Perrys
Hehne
Hacangeing & Wap’pg
Churp Vitciciame
Scense
Bi. Ferry
Doglangora
M. Berry
Gen
Boolanger
Piatus
Alfred Krupp
Gutman Metal
Snd
Ville
Essen
Renigh Procia
Keen
Alfred
London
Puria
Boris Wurka
Thors
Immes
Hinelting Works
Departmente
Ih Boeiness
Kropp
Bobby
Goas
Pari
Krapp
Klaworska
Linle Af
Hazardous Materials Loom In War-Torn Trade News
A fragmentary report notes a new Russian hazardous powder named silit wor, with references to powerful gunpowder and dangerous agents. The piece hints wallpaper makers abandoning plans and notes lively competition amid fear of toxic devices.
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Marshfield Times
Thomas
Korton
Atata
Missouri
Wruras Lovurs
Liberal Party
Dominion
Dawson
Pierra
Chaeches
Bia Eid
Uhla
Germany
Asvon Cook
Owen
Zaya
Ottaway Canada
Saun Whaley
Marcy McGee
Adnia Yunr
Durbis
Whalona
Whalen
Pio
Inter-State Commerge Commission
Uuiens
Anilto Shang
St. Paul
Doxa Moines
Canoa
Phaanel
Beagll
Manoli
Pape Makers
American Papemakers’ Association
Saratoga
Nemonintiog
bin Apowob
Bustoerk
Preasor Yoas
Impartent Labor Workers
United
Dawes
Noprs
Folelgs
Borycen
Salisbury
House of Nobles
Noblus
Koch
Washingtox
Luowe
Iirieda
Guy
Dilduewe
Atock
Tezna Railways
Milwackee Avenue
Joan Cawranx
Jobo Conway
Hubbard
Pitteburg
Shorts
Houge
Trisa Woolenk
Boston Commercial Battern
Ireland
White
Achunter
Nopa
Trish Export Company
Boston
Chico Zo
Denver Repubiican
Lendyile Herald-Democrat
Maken
Thia Muoh
Wendy
Bt Loniv
Bowontatiora
Easatora Mini
Colorado
Asprraliate
Miwavene
William H. Wolf
Wolks Davidson
Pxealist
Woff
Wolf
Wolf & Davidson
Plu
Worthweatern Fuel Co
Saxembird
Onde Rug
Corrisgea
Chae Whitney
Thomas Demeter
Kennett McKay
Mre Marley
Frank Athofer
Toho Knock
L. Buerow
A. 2D. W. Whitcomb
Henry Ehlers
Theo. Klatt
Wm. Huock
Tiia
Hat Packtian
Peussivania Railroad Company
Congress
Taeroix
Ehip-Railway
Sehorne
Telive
Puname Canal
de Leasepa
Gerro
M.du Lessopsia
Eads
Gill
Bain General
Lye Burton Mines
Bessemer Consolidated Company
Frant Co
Pot
iMate
Ebbelte
Grotken
Arbt Zeitung
Wory
White, Inc
Spencer, Chilton
Menastu
Marchvarn
Nygne
aRipmants
Porte
Cattla
Hulle
Curcino
London Cablegram
Exclu
Sisson, Wie
Roy
Zoe
Romeo
Cuisene
Prin
Faveripan Agrigune
Apriculbariat
Messins
Jnovor
Mia
Masy
Tika
Enyirdu
Tomahawk
Bhroad Company
Henry
Ives
Henry Q Ives
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Tyes
Antil Ives
Stayner
Vics
A. Rinales
Cincinnati
Presidert
Christopher Meyer
Vrox
Cruditora
Eetch
Menting
Hilio-murrom
Waite
Myers
Detter
Stockhuldeta Committoy
Pho
Wsconsin Pharmaceuti Association
Plankinton Ponse
Givens
Mire Jennie R. Wood
Wallker
E. B. Beimstradt
M. P. Clark
Whiteitlah Bay
Grottkan
Minwauner
Paul Grottuan
Bloan
Waukeaba
Meinwinke
Aukictstemas
Dong
Kentusky
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Tiorney
Yankton
Bignor Depretia
Bignor Crispi
Depretis
Iinois
Angus
Jon Yesta
Golyaix
Ogle
Livingston
Shelby Montgomery
Fayutte
Wabash
Lightman
Joseph H. Rainy
South Carolina
Ofice Department
Omaha
Omaha City
Nebraga
Coures
Bridgeport
Edward
Atill Demly
M. Ferry
Boulanger i Sectenet
Tingu
ML. Perry
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