Double Murder in Reck County Claims Two Lives
Local resident Thomas B Morton and his wife were found shot dead in their Reck County farm home. A farm hand Edward W Moore, missing after the killings, is pursued as the prime suspect. a revolver found at the scene matches weapons Moore recently bought. Police link motive to robbery as $476 in gold vanished. Moore was arrested in Chicago after being located by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reck County
Taxmeviniz
Spenry
Beard
Search
Aeil
Mr. Searce
Edward W. Moore
Chicago
Moore
A.B. Brovena
Detroit
Arthur Hall
Lapy Waternovy
Sydney Waterlow
London
Washington
George Hamilton
Callorn
Necuit Grast Santonis
Tale of Wight
T. W. Pearcy
Brooklyn
J. H. Blythe
California
Pearce
England
Sarah Savage
Blyths
Victoris
Henry III
Edward Jil
George III
Rocken
Lan Bella
Ernest Renan
College de France
Dynamite Box Blast Hurts Two Chicago Boys in Alley
Two youths Herman Jacobs and Ed Croncke playing in Yankee alley Chicago found a two inch round tin box believed dynamite. Jacobs struck it twice with an axe causing a blast that injured Croncke’s left arm and pierced Jacobs near the jaw. The box likely was tossed by Anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Jacobs
Ed. Croncke
Bissell Street
Sheield Avenue
Chicago
Jacobs
Croncke
Harman
Cac
Omb
Lis
SINOM NEWS NOTES. 1880 financial crimes and disasters.
A 60,000 dollar fraud from forged bills of lading by Lewis Green of Columbus Miss is reported with four Pall River mills defrauded. Victims settled for 25 percent. English writer Matthew Arnold rescued from drowning at Long Branch. Brodie the bootblack offered 100 per week awaiting trial for attempted death by own action. Several fires and accidents across New Haven Saugtuck Lockport East Dubuque Cedar Rapids Clare land. Directors remove Samuel Suelting over alleged grave irregularities with 200000 to 600060 missing. solvency not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall River
Mags
Ware
Lewis Green
Columbus
Miss
Matthew Arnold
Long Branch
Keaper
Federman
Stephen Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Bowery
Prince Freshing
Japan
Europe
New York
New Haven
Conn
Saugatuck
Mich
Robert Hamilton
United Frack
Knightstown
Ind
Greana Opera House
Cedar Rapies
Tax
Los
Terrible Dakota hailstorm destroys thousands of acres
Dispatches from Warren Minnesota report a violent hailstorm on the night of the 2nd that swept six miles across Argyle Middle River Alma Toldol Comstock and surrounding areas. Hail up to turkey egg size shattered windows killed stock and ruined tens of thousands of acres of grain. Damages may reach $500000 with many farmers left destitute.
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Dakota
Warren
Minn
Marshall County
Argyle
Middle River
Alma
Toldol
Comatock
Mayville
Dak
Goone River
St.Thomas
Grafton
St. Thomas
Red River
Divorce granted to Mr Crawford in Dilke adultery case
A jury found Mrs. Crawford guilty of adultery with Sir Charles Dilke and awarded Mr. Crawford a divorce. The verdict confirms the prior decree and makes it absolute after six months, expiring August 12. The Queen's Proctor pays the costs of the rehearing, and Sir Charles Dilke announces retirement from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Dilke
Mrs. Crawford
Sir Charles Dilke
Mr. Crawford
Bie
Charlee Butt
Bra. Crawford
Wiss
Charles
Ces
First Anniversary of Grants Death Observed at the Tomb
One year since General Grant’s death on the 28th the 61st anniversary of the sad event was marked by friends, the G R, and the U S Grant Post of Brooklyn. At Riverside Park tomb many visitors and floral tributes from Mrs Grant, Rev Dr Newman, A R posts and others. Col Fred Grant stood by his father’s cell with uncovered head and plucked ivy as the crowd observed in silence.
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Grants
Grant
U. S. Grant Pass
Brooklyn
Riverside Park
Newman
A R.posts
Col
Fred. Grant
Heat Wave and Storms Ravage England and France
A remarkable heat wave sweeps England with disastrous thunderstorms. Liverpool suffered sewer floods and two drownings. France reports severe storms and loss of life. Lightning struck the Dansatte spinnery at Armentieres causing 1.5 million francs in damage. Paris endures extreme heat with authorities enforcing sanitary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterma
England
Liverpool
France
Armentieres
Paris
Congressional Proceedings Across Months and States
The article chronicles routine House and Senate actions July to July with bills on bridges in Menominee and Maricette, oleomargarine legislation, river and harbor measures, concurrent resolutions for adjournment, and final passage of the naval appropriation bill. It notes amendments, votes, and adjournment timing across multiple dates and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Payne
Cate
Teller
Athara
Famay
Bennie
Yous
Aundry
Barorpar
Goke
Committee On Finance
Howse
Treasury
Veceda
Hawley
Congresan
Biiwen
Randall
Civil Service Companion
Morrigan
Congraus
Morrison
Houss
Rweyd and Money Committee
Congress
Reagan
Weaver
Hayne
Hepburn
Wills
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Autch
Herbert
House
Saronnav
New Orleans
Gladstone Resigns Cabinet Retires After Hindural Result
The British cabinet, on the 20th, resolved to place resignations with the Queen. Later, Mr Gladstone hosted a reception in the council hall for friends including Baron Wolverton, Lord Granville, Lord Webery, Baron Monson and Arnold Morley. He spoke despondently of his staying power amid an embittered Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Gladstone
Coinecil Hall
Baron Wolverton
Lord Granville
Lord Webery
Baron Monson
Arnold Morley
Native Alaska Dwellings Describe Harsh Interior and Utensil Life
Chambers Journal surveys Alaska natives homes noting earthen floors, smoke vents, skin and grass bedding, and rough wooden frames. dwellings range from underground-ish main houses to above ground summer kitchens with sod walls and cluttered interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Chambers’ Journal
Fragmented text hints at coastal settlement and shelter shifts
The readable fragments describe erosion and construction shifts near the coast. Houses and log structures rise above tides while inland people rely less on southern warmth, suggesting a change in shelter and defense against the sea.
Maxis Concession for Tapalotampo Bay Colony in Sinaloa
The Diario Official reports a government concession for a settlement at Tapalotampo Bay on the Gulf of California. Civil Engineer A. K. Owen leads a colonial enterprise to establish an agricultural and industrial colony with at least fifty families, teaching Spanish, duty exemptions for machinery, and annual subsidies. The project includes a steamship link to Pacific ports and launches in October under Socialistic principles.
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Maxis
Diario
City of Mexico
Tapalotampo Bay
Gulf of Lower California
State of Sinaloa
A. K. Owen
Tapilotawpo Bay
Tapalocatipo Bay
Gulf of California
Pacific Coast
Fear of Massacre Grips settlers in Kooten County
Dispatch from Bookane Falla W T reports panic over rumors that Calispel Indiana threatened to massacre settlers in Kooten County. Generals Wheaton and Carlin move troops. Judge Turner organizes a 20 man volunteer company to protect settlers until reinforcements arrive amid fears of an outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bookane
Whea Farmara
Wild Rose
Rairie
Carlin
Fort Cour D' Alena
Calispele
Turbulent Nebraskar Storm Kills and Destroys
A storm report from Minden Nebraska recounts a severe outbreak with no heavy rain. A Danish church south of Predaticksburg collapsed, killing Mrs Nela Mouke. Near Minden lightning struck a house killing Raamua Dilleteen and two children, injuring another. Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming saw wind hail and rain, uprooting 30 telegraph poles and damaging the Union Pacific line near Pine Bluffs. no injuries reported and lines resume service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Kearney
Neb
Predaticksburg
Nela Mouke
Raamua Dilleteen
Nebraska
Wyoming
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Defective Testimony Startles Chicago Anarchist Trial
A sensational session in the Chicago Anarchist trial featured detective Andrew C. Janssen of Pinkerton presenting his manuscripts. He cited incendiary speeches by Fielden Parsons Schwab and Spica urging workers to employ dynamite against police and militia, in what locals called a dramatic turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andrew C. Janssen
Pinkerton National Agency
Socialista
Fielden
Parsons
Schwab
Spica
Polica
Mailitia
Explosion at Armour's Margarine Factory in Chicago
A boiler tank at Armour's oleomargarine plant on Forty third Street and Packard Avenue exploded after overcharging with steam. The blast sprayed boiling contents over four workers. Thomas Dol and James Bailey were hospitalized, with Dol dying from injuries. Damage to the building estimated at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Chicago
Forty-third Street
Packare Avenue
Thomas Dol
Alan Heenor James
Baily
Roquette Prison Riot and Army Suppression in Paris
Prisoners at Roquette jail in Paris revolted on the 24th, forcing military intervention to quell the outbreak. Troops fired on rioters, wounding many, as order was restored. Also includes humorous oddities about Speaker Cannon and Mr. C from Illinois during a separate congressional exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rojuatte
Paris
Roquette
Wisconsin State News Highlights and Local Incidents
Wisconsin State News reports intercity rail agreement granting Milwaukee terminal access for five years, a Milwaukee dog show success, and a Kansas City murder suspect captured after identification by a detective. Rural institutes in River Falls plan lectures on crops and living standards. an assignment at Ban Cirsirs amid large farm audience. Prohibitionist nominees named in Barron County. drowning and industrial accidents noted in Eau Claire. a major railway officials’ inspection in Halcomb. gauge of rural crops damaged by rain and cholera in Barron County with carbolic acid mentioned as remedy. A boy killed by a streetcar on Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee closes the item.
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St. Paul
Wisconsin Central
Inter
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Kennel Club
Kansas City
Dunn
Madison Journal
E. J. Bauysen
Ban Cisirs
Thaa
E. Smith
Oxee Great Srengartest
Northwestern
Exposition Building
Wallber
Gov. Busk
A. Blade, Hon
Anton Palm
Carl Simon
Houss of Correction
Tu Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann
Henry Miller
Wausau
Victor Schultz
G. Eyssel
W. Ritter
O. Ritter
Order
Appleton
West Wisconsin
Will Fle
Black River Falls
Anclerys
Statehouse
Gogebic Iron Tribune Publishing Company
Hurley
Capital Stock
Minnewawa Iron Mining Company
Capital Stok
Pence Ironning Company
Game Place and Capital
Mole Iron Mining Company
Lake Tron Mining Company
Aelland
Capital
Barron County
Eytebanson
Paul Goss
Ron
Wisconsin Treat
Labor unrest markets in coal regions near Pittsburg
Labor notes describe brewing discontent among miners in the Pittsburg area. A general strike appears probable along the Baltimore and Ohio line, with extended expectations of walkouts by Monongahela River miners. The men resist proposed wage reductions amid a large rolling mill strike at Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Monongahela River
Pitta
Iron workers accept 2 cent wage base after strike
About 1,500 men at five city ironworks approved terms on the 24th returning to work. The new minimum is 2 cents per pound, with an extra 20 cents per ton over earlier rates. Wages rise or fall with bar iron pricing in tenth cent increments above or below the base, ensuring no cut while prices stay above the new basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNew York
Rochester Democrat
Buckley
Fifth Avenue Palace
Station House
Sven
Young Man Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge for Small Wager
Stephen Brodis leapt from a lumber wagon onto the Brooklyn Bridge rail on the afternoon of the 23d and plunged 120 feet into the water. He was recovered by a skiff custody by police upon reaching shore, his jump prompted by a minor bet and resulting in a notable close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Brodis
Brooklyn Bridge
New York Tower
Anriace
The Battle of Duath and Dread of Alkali Sinks
A vivid account describes a doomed rider and his broncho sinking into an alkali mud pit. The scene contrasts prairie calm with a sudden swallowing abyss. It warns of unseen dangers in mud wells, showing multiple men struggling to rescue the trapped horse as ropers attempt to pull free.
Gathered Gems and Scholarly Epigrams Amid Cracked Prose
A kaleidoscope of quotes and quips appears, citing Chinese proverbs, Ruskin, Thackeray, and various period miscellany. The fragmentary notes touch on humor, learning, law, moral force, and a joke about a parsonage, concluding with a figure on papal cardinal costs.
Neighbors shocked by a living Mr Herald death rumor
A Boston man, John Herald, living with his mother on Fifth Street, caused townwide panic by appearing alive after rumor spread he had been killed by a locomotive while working at a local shop. Neighbors and his mother were distraught until he returned home, then the crowd dispersed.
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Mos Pores
Hare Boon
Peardion
Ietera
Ottrom Koston John Herald
Fifth Street
Burne Tionsinges
Kir
Boston & Lowell
Bridge Brrest
Herald
Bridge Screet Undertaker
Ale
Abe
New York World
Bia
Wrank
Park Row
Benak
Ima
Psir
Frank
Rector Street
Bpcca
North River
Specs
New York
Martha Corbett
Hostler
Kaw & Horsa
Thomas Burke
Tibbett’s Brook
Prominent Figures and Oddities From a Late 19th Century Page
A collage of brief notes covers diverse topics. Dr Hoymes jokes about four friends in England and a 4 000 find. B Wagnaury earns a doctor of lawn from Bon Join College. Joss Bove Oberutex plans Plum Island headquarters while paddling on the Merrimac. Various letters, auctions, and royal news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Fraierick
Cavendish
Holton Abbey
Yorkshire
England
New York
Thomaz Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Konsan Carlyle
Henry Clay
Deserved Promotions At Rock Island Line Elevation
President R R Cable of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific announces E St Johns as assistant general manager. St Johns rose from assistant to general manager and has served since 1862 with rapid advancement. The vacancy elevates E A Halbrook to general and George H Smith to assistant general passenger agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Cable
Chicago, Rock Bland & Pacific Rainey
E. St. Johns
Mr. St. John
St. John's
E. A. Halbrook
George H. Smith
Chicago Times
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Marshfield Times
Marshfield, Wia
Thomas B Morton
Bridgeport
Jere A. McCretes
Sui Hud
BootleCam- Linsere
Eng
Ith
Eidith Bead
Nellie Mc'Key
Bt. Paul
Lake Pepin
Pontiac
Takin
Kas
Panamite
Sinom News Notes
Randall & Dugan
Pabst Sincinnati
Nottingham
Clare
Pemnafsc Batlstury
Dilks
Ade
Disa
Reine
Aena
Toledo
Bray
Congressional Proceedings
Sturm
Nebgaska
Ozeph Cannon
Illinois
Cox
Cannon
Red Cox
Mnon
Llinoig
Atata
Addrem
Hants
A. Mitchell
R. Cy
Ion Rors
Tore Tnhes
Lot
Pescua
Alex Hero
Tedlagepolis
Bref
Reed
Tolade Ans Pt
al SY
Puidab
Ero
Canada
Hamilton
Coringto
TY. C. Beez
Texas
Kentuak
Dalian
Dallas
Dno R. Schatfer
Fairfeld
Rey
Montana
Brands Pope
Telena
Wlecorale
Isa
Dees
Madison
E. Bryant
Dlaou Wisconalneset
Wisconsin State News
Hoa Brookrlen Heidge
Ruskin
Thomas Carigio
Hardy
Washington Gazette
Journal of Education
New York Journal of Commerce
Thackeray
Trnstees
Tris
Rome
Colorado
Mira Polly
Polly
Ranke
Goetha
Goethe
Harry Caannes
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