Hadley v. Western Union Telegraph Company Damages
In Charlotte North Carolina on the 7th an action against the Western Union Telegraph Company for failure to deliver a dispatch to a New York firm seeking payment in cotton teeth telegraph plan. The jury awarded $1,200 with the plaintiff appealing to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfaliira
Charlotte
N.C
Eatern Union Telegraph Company
New York
Telegraph Company
Plaintiaa
Supreme Court of
Volcanic Activity Resumes on Hawaii's Mauna Loa
Honolulu reports Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island is active again with eruptions starting in January. Fire smoke and lava descend the south flank while frequent earthquakes rock the island though with no major damage. a Kuawela resident describes tremors and seas-like motion as ash-like wind shakes homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docuunion
Adlya
Honolulu
Maunsloa
Hawaii
J. D. Paria
Kuawela
Itia
Windthorst Opposes Papal Push for Septennary Bill
Cologne report says Center Party leader Dr Windthorst denounces the Pope's desire for conciliation on the septennary bill to suit Prince Bismarck. He notes the Pope’s advocacy reflects expediency rather than merits, and says compliance would have been impossible. The Pope would not be displeased with Germany for refusing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie
Oppusse
Phan
Burstx
Windthornt
Center
Cologne
Pape
Ceuter
Bismarck
Windthorst
Wienthorst
Center Party
Germany
Parnell Amendment Debate and Armour Pork Poisoning Case
In the House of Commons Mr. Parnell moved an amendment to the address in reply to the Queen's speech arguing land relations in Ireland require legal reform rather than harsher criminal measures. Separately in Chicago, Adam Magener and Wilhelmine Mazene sue Philip D. Armour for $50,000 and $25,000 claiming illness from trichinosis after eating pork from Armour's establishment, with a relative who ate the meat dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Parnell
Ireland
Her
Philip D. Armour
Superior Court of
Chicago
Adam Magener
Wilhelmine Mazene
Grand Crossing
Armour
Negener
Agence
Crooks Strike at Montreal Carnival Stores
A gang, recently seen leaving Montreal for a carnival, smashed the Brodart’s jewelry store windows at night, boarded doors, and rifled $86,000 worth of diamonds and rings. They then hit a shop on McGill Street. No arrests were made as crowds filled the streets, and rumors of a Bank of Montreal robbery plot surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirona
Crooke Lefc
Montreal
Broddart
Nothlr
McGill Streat
Bank of Montreal
Cha Harde
Deweleca
Styms
MIXON NEWS NOTES: multiple fires destroy buildings and halt railroad shops
A sweeping roundup of late 19th century misfortune reports fires destroy thirty Avacoaida buildings causing major losses and deaths. A Cour d Alene theater fire claims Lottie Haines and a heart attack among bystanders. Murfreesboro jail burns with three inmates killed. Augusta Masonic Hall blaze razes the building and nearby structures. Savannah Florida and Western shops at Savannah burn, causing $70,000 in losses and 34,000 in insurance. Laborers displaced, and violence in Rae Francisco ends with a fatal shooting. An unexplained note hints at dinner misfortune in Oronha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avacoaida
Mon
Cour d' Alene
Wya
Lottie Haines
Aatenp
Murfreesboro
Lona
Masonic Hall
Augusta
Leforaib
Masonicuilding
Savannah, Florida & Western Railroad
Savannah
Rae Frescisco
George Maser
Rederick Mulles
Muller
Moller
Mesanvar
Dinler
Oronha
Tragedies and political notes in a late 19th century digest
A chaotic summary lists murders, famines, and crimes from the era including a Boulder wife shooting and infant death, Moon’s alleged murder, and prison reforms. It also covers U S Senate and House actions in February with pensions, naval ordnance bills, and state boundary and railway measures, plus a blizzard of scattered items and public notices.
Senate Bill On Trade Dollar Resale Passed
The Boise took up and passed the Senate bill for the rescinage of the trade dollar after adding an amendment noting the te_coin age of the ell_yer dollar shall not be considered as part of the alloy bullion required to be purchased monthly and coined into standard auger dollar. Committees of the whole considered the consular and diplomatic bill but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Moxway
Feb. T
West Troy
Wes Alge Op
Pasacd
Swepo
Washington Navy Yard
Houws Billa
Bo Sobjeoton
Iivar
Ohio Valley Railway Company
Juni
Tusepar
Feb
Topsite
Memorial of Citizens of
New Lexington
Canada
House
Sant of Accounta
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company
United States
Wapaxaway
Rae
Snnator Logan
Mesara
Cullom
Moran
Edmunds
Manverson
Hampton
Allizon
Hanisy
Spooners Cockrell
Plumb
Evarte
Sable
Palmer
Ransom
Turnepay
Sewell
Dlewdled
Nordiara
Rosky Mountains
James A. Waymnike
San Francisco
manHger
James J.johnston
Columbue
Sarvanay
Lac Inyotte
Ind
Callom
Tim. Hola
Ferma
Toorid
With &O
Bouse
Noxnax
Nelson
Minc
United States Court
Duluth
Minn
Etgtea
Springer
Btone
Bland
Mevars
Barnes
Hatch
Peters
Kaa
Nebraska
May
Detroit
Honas
Rock Borinis
Wroseanar
Margials
Committee On Appropriations
Prica
Caswell
Thoman
Wadd
Guenther and
la Follette
Wisconsin
Ian Atewara
Pettibone
Holman
Henderson Jr
Fredaricle
Tuonsnay
Portamouth
Thomas
Fort Worth
Denver
Core Tract
Indian Territory
Pratt
Thomas A. Osborn
Econsasbo
Garondix
Boise
Rock Island Robbery Arrests Linked to Train Murder
Investigators say the Rock Island express robbery and the murder of Measen or Nichola are connected to suspects now in custody. Mrs Relwarty admits her husband found money after the hijacking and Pinkerton men report Watt confessed to receiving it and a trail of the loot. Detectives allege Schwartz and Watt planned the crime and Watt dealt the fatal blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thongit
Mas
Measenor Nichola
Relwarty
Pinkerton
Newton
Schwartz
Watt
Nichols
Lincoln Funeral Hearse Destroyed in St Louis Fire
A fire in St Louis consumed the hearse used to convey the remains of Abraham Lincoln to their resting place. The vehicle, built by Jean Arnot for that purpose, was a cherished relic and had not left the building since its creation. Arnot faced pecuniary losses from the destruction of his livery stable and the seized asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mt. Louie
Arnot
Labor Notes Reflect Mixed Labor Strikes and Endings
The Knights of Labor district executive board declares the New York strike at an end as 250 surface men at Champion Mine Ishpeming return to work while 300 miners remain out awaiting demands. Union officials report possible settlements within one or two weeks. Elsewhere, Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers chief John Jarrett reports a wage increase agreement with North Chicago Rolling Mills, with a 15 percent rise. Riot and unrest are noted in Britain and Scotland, and railroad and clothing cutter disputes show mixed progress with forthcoming settlements and no planned strike on the Reading Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
New York
Champion
Ishpeming
John
Edward Sampson
Kidder
John Jarrett
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Association
Chicago
Suh
North Chicago
Jarrett
Coicage
Tha
Sta
Bigntyre
Scotland
Conefield
Redding
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Wisconsin News Roundup Highlights Scraps of Local Crime and Fires
A stranger was arrested and placed in jail in Lawrenceburg Indiana after a spree that included assault on his mother in law and a showy display of wealth. The report also notes a Milwaukee house fire, a logging camp accident, a bank opening, a mill foreman wounded, a Powhik wedding brawl, and a plan to create a Milwaukee County superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatlet
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Hetthen
Aya
Sys Bia
Adolph Turien
Sheasys
Milwanukea
Louia
James Williama
Claire County
F. Fresn
F. Friend & Bro
Michigan Street
Chicago
Milwackes
Wisconsin Pension Grants List of Wisconsin Citizens
Wisconsin citizens named include widows and named individuals from multiple towns. The note lists pension awards to Dorothea Came, Catherine Wid. of Gao Sarat Hecyock Joe Tuckur Platteville Hoory Inderwood Brevone Point Merrit Straight Tripprville and many others, with towns such as Milwaukee Sparta Evansville Berlin Madison Fox Lake and more, reflecting a broad state distribution of approved pensions. The names cover widows and dependents, with numerous spellings and place hints indicating a long official roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Penatona
Washington
D.C
Wid
Gao
Sarat
Hecvock
Joe
Tuckur
Platteville
Hoory Inderwood
Brevone Point
Merrit Straight
Tripprville
DY Curtis
New Lixbon
Jas
W. Dumueon
Iic
Mienakee
Son
Milwaukee
Mary
Henry Wheeler
Sparta
John T. Otde
Evansville
Chas
B. Spaulding
Leeman
John Spring
Fouriale City
Curéatopher Lueck
Berlin
Patrick Regan
Madison
Phil. H. Moon
Mt. Barling
Powner
Resseua
Bamboo
Ee A
A.B. Everts
qTaise
Royerath
Ambrosian Winklat
Black Earth
Tames Little
Waldo
Frank A. Webley
Cumberland
Jon
Party 4
Inc
Priory Chas
T_Duccan fine
Franklin
Soolay
Henry B. Havous
Bowsobe
Gurk H, Keonady {Inc
Snerts
Wisconsin Legislature Debates Regents Nominations and Bills
Wisconsin legislators consider governor nominees for the State University Board of Regents and Health Board. Several bills are introduced including appropriations for the Winconsin Industrial Association, widening age of consent, dam creation, city annexations, and public notice printing reforms. Debate covers taxation, schools, railroads, pensions, and divorce laws as sessions proceed in Madison and Milwaukee areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Atanoy
Bunk
Jonathan H. Evans
Platteville
C. A. Hutchise
Fond du Lac
E. Anderson
Milwaukee
Samuel P. Johnson
Hudson
St. Croix County
State Board of Health
Georya W. Raymer
Madison
Firam Smith
Shybaygan
George Koeppen
Wm. P. Bartlett
Exa Claire
Te Board of Regents
The
State University
Winconin Indoxtrial Association
John Kingland
Bia Aesociates
Arcet
Pee River
Sangar
Rich
Mavison
Yalevary
Bay View
Milwanekee
Buffalo County
Mr. Merrill
Samuel C. Pifield
West Beauch
Montreal River
Marion J
Winconsin
Sfilwaukea
Minox
Cilis
State
Tab Commission
Staté Agricultural Society
Samate and Assembly
Winconaln Central
Manisox
Iiik
Humphrey
Aiee
Legislative fragments and a Capitol scare unfold in Minnesota
Fragmented bills from Wisconsin and Minnesota highlight local option taxes dam construction and mortgage disclosures. A tense Minnesota House moment on high license reform ends with gallery exclusion and an urgent Capitol safety review.
Death of Detective Hullicay After Ravenna Assault
Detective Hullicay, wounded during the Ravenna assault by desperadoes, died at Cleveland in the morning. Dr. J. B. Smith reported rapid brain inflammation and low patient condition despite brief periods of sleep. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullicay
Hulligan
Ravenna
Cleveland
J. B. Smith
Bull attack in Mexico City causes deaths at palace
A violent incident in Mexico City on the ninth inst. involved two wild bulls of the Atenco breed driven through the city for upcoming bull fights. The bulls entered the national palace courtyard where they were shot down by guards. Several people were killed and public excitement ran high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City of
Coldiire
Tha Atfair
New London Schooner Sinks After Ice Collision
The schooner Ramus Daly of New London was cut by ice at Saybrook Point on the 8th and sank. Captain Spaulding, his wife and child, and three seamen boarded a yaw but it soon went down. The captain and one seaman survived. others were lost. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1887 will soon be issued with maps, county data, congressional districts, loans, and state profiles, plus biographical material and school, labor, and Capitol views. Readers are urged to apply through their representatives.
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Wales
Jacot Peaseling
Scrome Duncan Creek
Chippews County
W. H. Bradley
Tomahawk Land and Boom Company
Lincoln County
Wisconsin River Improvement Company
Manwon
Senate
Polcy-Hollers
Campaar
Resa
Vernon County
Forsctusare
Bia
Covaty
Sfilwaukes
Milwaukee
Journal
Ulna
Lionwood
Iparta
New London
Conn
Ramus Daly
Saybrook Point
Bpaulding
Yarinaa md
Gatistica
Bclenca
Light Horse Squadron
Cnes
Osias Wrive
Sue
Arkansaw
Thera Waas
Arkarens
Nahos Nucabor
Sig
Vermicalli Opera Company
Teneo
Trin
William D. Howells
Harper
Bazary Tarman
Pittsburg Chronicle
Lewiston
hYo
Bobby
Avery Evering
Ana
Railroad Engineers Turn to Signs and Omens
An aged railroader recounts how beliefs in omens affect safety. He cites Bronson hearing a threefold bell before a rockblocked track, Welch defying warnings and dying, and a white rabbit seen near the rails prompting a stop to avert disaster. Other pilots note intuition grows with experience, while ships’ captains recall near misses from misread signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Expres
Ag & Rule
West Shore Railroad
Bronson
Mars
James Welch
Welch
Hedeon
Thomas Cornell
Rondout
Hudson River
Ants of Campanorus: cleaners to graveyards and slaves
A long fragment discusses ants in Mr Cook's camp, detailing their cleanliness, burial of dead workers in graveyards, and disdain for dead outsiders. It contrasts master and slave ants, noting life spans and burial customs, with a second half touching on clothing and winter attire and an anecdote about Halstead and Watterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovey
Naturaliat
Cook
Campanorus Rpedieg
Mins
Trent
Fragmentary Humor and Anecdotes from a Bygone Era
A garbled mix of jokes, derisive quips, and social vignettes from a historic paper. Snatches include theatre chatter, terse quips about actors and writers, classroom gags, a Lakota-like pun, and stray commentary on digestion and manners. Notable names appear in passing alongside scattered local items.
Fragmented OCR Reads Confused Verse Snippet
A garbled OCR passage presents a fragmented verse with stray phrases about trees birds chords and names. The garble makes it hard to identify clear people places dates or events.
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Mamsefield
Oman
Norton
Eet
Volessan
CHE
Parnell OY
SS. Crooks
Jobin
Gimpetean
England
Moon
Boulder
Col
Todeat
Beloin
Lorenzo Snow
Supreme Court
Salt Lake City
Columbus
Conghesse
Oma Liumwaly
Bonaldeos
Louisville
Jacobs
Williame
Delaware
Price
Tooser
Pittsbore
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Muwaukee Foyn
Fatenla
Bayer Veno
Toledo
Wisconsin State News
Allen Cameron
Chippewa
HL. Gondergon
Esu Claire
True
Heaves
Galesville
Superior Court
Milwaukee County
Bird
Legislaure
Wiscounsen Legislatume
Amembley
Ottaii W. Tyran Fost
Walcott Pant
G. A.B
All of
Milwaukee River
Rae Veins
Pleasant Stresta
Mapes
Horn
Brigham
Unico
Hamover
Allamesote State House
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Donnelly
Ibis
White River
Windsor
Connecticut River
White River Junction
Boston & Lowell Road
Heveral
Bolls
Superstitions OF Engineers
Csarsanenten
Barton Post
Halavead
Pullattelpaie
Henry Watterson
Bun
Hatstead
Horace Whits
Wnd Toyself
Boston
Carl Schurz
Charles Sumner
Summer
Mr. Schurz
Sam Bowles
Spring Beld
Mass
Osford
Watterson
Oxford
Halatead
the World
Murat
Halstead
Mr. Halstead
World
the World Reporter
Helatead
Clay
Southwestern
Sis
Aouri
Girard
Fort Boott
Kea
New Orleans
Independence
Jeanve
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Fielding
Liabov
Ligbon
Britain
Geo. Grant
National Museum
Smithsonian
Best
Ponce
USA
GrsEnscuz
Pioea
the‘ Undertaker
India
Times of India
Madras
Bougea
Avery
Sven
Newman
Kitty
Dye
Charley
Pru
Arate
Witmerland
Areuscamines
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