Rioting across Ulster towns triggers deadly clashes
In Belfast and Londonderry districts Loyalists clashed with Catholic residents amid parades celebrating a Conservative Home Rule vote. Police fired on rioters after barricades and wrecked shops, with fatalities reported and troops deployed to restore order. Widespread property damage and injuries followed as mobs attacked taverns, shops, and churches, while priests urged restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Londonderry
Lurgan
Armagh
Hose of Commons
Thomas Gallagher
Dublin
Balinat
Archdoacon Laver
Lestrange
Chia
Bowers Hill Barracks
York Street
McKeona
McKenna
McVloskay
Dvat
Mc Jonkey
Mtor
McCloskey's
Avery Nin
Hnally
McCloskey’s
McClosey
Oranceman
Rumors of Cleveland tour and moonlit yacht voyage in August
A chaotic digest of late 19th century headlines notes rumors from Washington that President Cleveland and his bride plan a four lake tour in August aboard a private steam yacht visiting Chicago and possibly Balutt. Other items report drownings, deadly fires, murders, and political turmoil across the US and Europe, including a Kalamazoo college freshman drowned on Long Lake, a theater fire in Tonawanda, and mob unrest in Hungary with 700 arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Bride
Chicago
Balutt
Frederick Lincoln Rose
Kalamazoo College
Long Lake
Kalamazoo
New York
Europe
Sloan
Stafford
Bnd
Werra Haute
Ind
Geore Bishop
Francia Jeffrey Dickens
Chas. Dickens
Moline
Hoa
Cooper
United States
Moore & Madison
Litchfield
Conn
McKenzie
Devlin
Ireland
Ioyprisoner
Tonawanda
Mozart Theater
Loza
J. H. Sheehan & Co
Utica
N. Y
Hiram B. Wadsworth
Holly
Niagara
Rawley Springs
Gra
Britimore
Goodrich Dock
Ottawa, Osage City
Council Grove
Osage City
Kas
Sio
Richard M. Hoe
Fem
R. Hoe & Co
Italy
W.C. Harding & Co
Stamford
Troy
Doilar
Rennselaer
Mit
Michael Dumworth
Collinxy
Wilkesbarre
Davis Block
Louieville
New Grand Theater
Kentucky School of Medicine
Gardiner
Baldwin & Allen
Knickerbock‘ex Ice Company
Philadelphia
Hinesboro
Douglas County
Ben Mason
George Scott
James Ducey
Mmade
Woodstock, Jr
Springield
Bth
Te Molloy
Sarah Graham
House of Commons
England
London
John Hitz
Charles E. Prentiss
Gaiman Bank
Oltlers
William Meyer
Evia
Gcd
Hopkinsville
Opelousas
Alfred, Taylor
Child born with deformed hand linked to dog attack
In early pregnancy a mother was bitten by a large dog that jumped for her left shoulder. She shielded herself, losing her shawl, and believed the fright caused her child’s limb deformity. Subsequent children were normal. the birth defect matched the arm’s position during the attack.
Chicago Fire on Canal Street Claims Many Lives
In Chicago at 731 and 733 South Canal Street a blaze destroyed two wooden row houses in the early hours of the 7th. Fire started from a tub of unclean linen and coal oils left by an incendiary, spreading rapidly via broken doors and stairways. Victims named include Michael Murphy and family, Annie Murphy, Nellie Murphy, Aggie Murphy, Mary Durkin and child, Patay Lavin, and William Hahn. only a six week old infant from the Durkin family survived wrapped in a shawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooth
Canal Street
Chicago
Canal Shreat
Michael Murphy
South Division Railway Company
Annie Murphy
Michael
Nellie Murphy
Aggie Murphy
Mary Durkin
Patay Lavin
Durkin Hys
William Hahn
Perkin
Murphy
President Cleveland Returns to White House After Deer Park Visit
President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland return to the White House from Deer Park on the 8th and resume duties next day. He hosts a reception for about 200 guests including a Vincent de Paul delegation, defers calls from the bride, and indicates no summer plans yet. The White House furnishings remain as before the wedding and the couple plan two receptions soon as social circles express satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Deer Park
White House
Rt. Vincent de Paul Society
McLaughlin
Miss Cleveland
Washington
New York
Bessen
Mya
White Hone
Bia
Congress
Bavaria's Chain Heng Regency Proclaimed By Uncle
Physicians report King Laewig incapacitated. Prince Luitpeld, his uncle, proclaims Regency and summons the Bavarian Diet to meet. Count Holstein detained by royal order at Holien achwangan castle. gendarmes guard the castle as a state commission may be substituted soon.
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Prince Luitpeld
Aasutann
Laewig
Tinea
Luihpeld
Count Holstein
Holienachwangan
Oregon's Election Returns Put GOP Congress, Dem Governor
Unofficial county returns show Heoman as Republican candidate for congress with about 1,800 lead, and the Democrat nominee as governor by a similar margin. McBride, Wabb, Strahan, McElroy, and Baker are listed with smaller margins, with possible late returns possibly narrowing or altering some races. The trend suggests Republicans winning congress, super intendent of public instruction, and state printer, while Democrats lead for governor and treasurer.
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Congress
Heoman
Enndver
McBride
Wabb
Strahan
McElroy
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Baker
Labor Notes on Labor Activity and Strikes Across Cities
Knights of Labor influence prompts retail tradesmen in St Joseph Missouri to boycott Calumet Steel nails from South Chicago. Telegraphers convention delegates in St Louis align with the Knights. Pittsburg street car workers run wagons on Wylie and Oakland lines amid the finishing of the hatters strike. Baltimore cigar makers meeting report 101 factories with about 400 workers agreeing to roughly 20 percent wage advances. several large plants yet to answer. Carpet weavers plan New York convention in July to push standardization. Newark journeymen shoemakers strike for a 2 percent per head raise. Missouri Pacific case jury returns not guilty verdict against ex-employees tied to the Southwest railroad strike. retrial sought on remaining counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
St. Joseph
Calumet Steel Works
South Chicago
National Convention of Telegraphura
Saasinn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Wylie Avenue
Oakland
Pittalburg
Vance
Baltimore
New York
Newark
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Southwestern
Lou Saven
Strike tensions ripple across cities with court action
In Buffalo journeymen bakers strike sparks talk of concessions on both sides. In Pittsburgh Oakland Street Car Company files U S court suits against Richard Campbell master workman of the street car assembly Knights of Labor Edward Woods Henry Gamble and Robert Everhardt alleging conspiracy. The company says architects aiding the dispute helped prevent car service and deter workers. Woods and Gamble jailed for a hearing with bail set at $500. Warrants issued for Campbell and Eberhardt. Case invokes section 5507 of federal law punishing conspiracy to oppress threaten or interfere with duties or business.
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Buffalo
Pittsburg
Sth
Oakland Street Car Company
Unital States Court
Richard Campbell
Knights of Labor
Edward Woods
Henry Gamble
Robert Everhardt
Gordon
Woods
Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill Thrown Out in Commons
London scene as the Home Rule bill opened in the House of Commons. The government faced a defeat with 311 for and 341 against after Gladstone entered to cheers from the Parnellites. Gladstone moved adjournment to Thursday and the cabinet will consider advising the Queen to dissolve Parliament.
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London
England
House of Com- Toone
Boon
John Bright
Lord Hartington
Mr. Gladatons
Wne
Gladstone
Retaliation Riots Across Sligo End with Martial Action
Rioting erupted on the night of the 12th in Sligo as a Catholic mob attacked Protestant homes and churches after anger over repairs near the bishop's palace. The residence of a Protestant Orangeman burned as troops charged and fired on rioters. Extra police drafted. the riot act read, soldiers cleared streets with fixed bayonets, sixteen rioters arrested.
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Sligo
Jeadiax Orangeman
Catholice c
County Club
Constitutional Club
Orangemen
Wrecked Vessels Off Valparaiso Cause Heavy Losses
Dispatch from Valparaiso reports a northerly gale and heavy seas injuring several ships. The Chilean bark Pondicherry wrecked after multiple collisions, thirteen lives lost including the captain his wife and three children and the mate. The Gueycuro ashore but may be refloated. Also notes British Ottawa sealing stance and Tarawera eruption destruction in New Zealand with many buried ash. Grand Union Hotel ad promotes New York stay with large rooms and elevated rail access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Pondicherry
Bia
Gueycuro
Debates on Civil and Indian Affairs Across Senate
June events in the Senate covered railroads settlement bills with railroads aid and Indian tradership probes. Key actions included the confirmation of Gov. Swineford, a protest against the cleomargarine bill, and approval of several appropriation and pension measures. Continuous sessions, committee reports, and diplomacy notes mark the era's legislative pace.
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Banate
Mowday
Jane T
Senate
Brown
United States
Harris
Lalra
Mr. Plate
Measra
Platt
Cullam
Jonea
Coke
Wilson
Xoccot
Swineford
Ameka
Wenseepay
Butler
Spartanburg
Gao. B. Thomne
Louisa A. Jackmac
Marthe Vaughen
Court of Claims
Congress
Geo. Johnston
Ubah
Lebt
Secretary of State
Gap. Armstrong
Miller
Congress of Workingmen's Clube
McPherson
Herbert
House of Representatives
Logan
Committee On Appropriations
Filler
New York Chamber of Commerce and Businessmen of
New York City
Sandy Hook Bar
Army
Sansto
Colcord
Otan
Vervela
Fire destroys Oconto mill and houses in quick blaze
A noon fire at the Oconto company mill spread to its shingle mill and adjoining buildings. Wind fanned flames to a cedar-post yard and a large barn, destroying three houses. Marinette firemen could not respond and Green Bay did not answer. Total loss estimated at 375,000.
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Oconto Company
Hail
Marinette
Green Bay
Patient fears and the physician’s diagnostic comfort
The text discusses patients wanting a clear diagnosis even for unknown diseases and doctors using reassuring names to calm fears. It notes patients prefer high sounding terms over dangerous labels and feel gratified when believed cured, while doctors also seek to reassure them after treatment.
Follicular Tonsillitis Misidentified as Diphtheria
Readers learn that many Year sufferers misjudge their illness as diphtheria. Academy of Medicine members report follicular tonsillitis as the actual condition, noting diphtheria remains familiar while this newer diagnosis offers relief to anxious patients and doctors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Medicine
North Dakota Frost Kills Wheat Across James River Valley
Dispatches report misiled frost north and west of Fargo killing wheat to the roots. The James River Valley and surrounding districts suffer extensive damage worsened by a three week drought.
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James River Valley
Tth
Fargo
C. T
Famine in Corea Reported as Seoul Death Toll Rises
The report from the Atlantic News notes severe famine across Corea with about five hundred people said to have starved in Seoul. It states no harvest in seven years and ships arriving from Hong Kong, Yokohama, and San Francisco, detailing dates and routes. The piece also recounts a vivid personal account of near execution and long confinement, plus scattered notes on health care and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Orwsuk
San Francisco
Ith
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Corea
Ibis
Wisconsin News From Viola To Milwaukee In One Read
Four year old daughter of A A Wellrout of Viola is badly scalded by boiling water. Milwaukee stores are robbed of about 250 dollars in goods. A laborer for St Paul Railway is killed by falling rock. Wisconsin Masonic Grand Lodge elects officers at Milwaukee. Judges in Madison report a fatality and a murder case near Marquette County. A large number gather for reunions of the Wisconsin Regiments and the Southwestern Wisconsin Veterans Association. Government acts appoint a university regent and a railroad director slate is chosen at La Crosse. Wolf and wildcat bounty continues, and violent crime episodes appear in Harley and Eau Claire regions. Local fires destroy properties in Chilton and Chippewa areas. An injury and suicide attempts also appear among the day’s items.
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A. A. Wellrout
Viola
Richland County
Bexzany Horros
Horton
la Crosca
Borenans
Chauncey Simonds Comrany
Milwaukee
J. & E.B. Friand
Lace
Shevill
Albert Reglaw
St. Paul
Coun Iy
West Milwaukee
Wisconsin Masonic Grand Lodge
Bugyne
Eliioth
H. J. Parr
Eau Claire
G. J. Shepard
Ripon
John Matheson
Elkherr
F. L. von Buessmileb
Delavan
John W . Lain
M. L. Younes
Wanpaca
Winns
Seavns
of & Wood and
Prestursr Guicvisnasp
Phillip Schwartz
Onalaska
Dasa Hannity
Louitey
Jamey Onilahan
Neehkero
Marquette County
Banley
Hanley
Lbesmake
Tas Wirst
Wisconsin
Dime Museum
Martin Young
Tom
Charles J. Paina
John J. Gardiner
Augustis Hemenway
Prairie du Chien
St. Mary’s Institute
T Tre Young Brothers
Louisville
Northwest
Cojppewe
Wm. Preston
Lakeshore & Western Road
Meepun
Rora Harley
Harley
Chilton
Peterson & Franzen
Sheldon
University Hill
Bau Claire
Eaeteron
Darcon
Rust-Owen Lumber Company
Drummond
Sacramento
Senate
Buda
Tun Stockton
Cal
Losur
St. Elmo
Lit
Lansise
Hose Company No.1
Lhalers
Lewiston Journal
Ehrivka
Hinzeil
Lespex
Hugo
Althonal
Stephen W. Merritt
Geo
Charles A. Carleton
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
New York
Brookfield
Conn
Danbury
Conangrou
Sapper
Philadelpha
Santa Ana
Spyxraz
Hotela
Paris
Pajl Mall Gazette
Figaro
Grand Hotel
Philadelphia
Birthday Gift Plan Ends In Broken China
A young man in San Francisco contemplates sending a fragile piece of china as a birthday present to a relative. He fears mail damage but believes sending the broken item may be received as a mended keepsake, while a rich relative has already sent remittances.
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The
San Francisco
Cherich
Basa
Consciousness and unity across a divided Europe
Fragmented poetic meditation on consciousness and borders between nations, referencing Rhine and Europe. The text speaks in mystic, symbolic terms about isolation and shared fate, urging individual paths yet two poles of space and time aligned in a larger human chorus.
Chinese boycott in Sacramento fails to hinder trade
The note details a global mix of items from failed boycotts to stray anecdotes. It mentions Chinese merchants not doing large business, a Chinese push to develop coin resources, and various local curiosities. The passage also cites political nominations and a range of oddities from farm notes to salon chatter.
Tiltons vanity and a strange locomotive light
Theodore Tilton and Olive Donan are referenced in a Western lecture tale where Tilton’s influence allegedly shaped a locomotive headlight display. A remark to a committee reveals Tilton’s vanity, followed by scattered notes on German textile crafts and a Paris conjurer's illusion. The Washington Post snips of a mountain dinner toast and King Charles.
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Theodore Tilton
Olive Donan
J. T
Tilton
Theodors Tilton
Germany
Lairity
Annie Kingsford
Foole
Paris
Ata
Don ‘Carlos
King Charles
Wil
Washington Post
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Ideke
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Obrgon
Halifax
Vologae
Auckland
New Zealand
Tarawera
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Pauline Cen
Trun Monly
Grand Saloo
Atanes
Weller
R. Mer
Bowane
Bre
Jasan
Sree Bort
Pritat
Imagens
Danie Aretetere Rombo
T. Ryux
Sannaayoe
Paul—Hees
Lovie
Batibo
Radu
Cork Ang
Oren
Monnav
Townasbond
Arthur
Keil
Pili
Michigan
O'Neill
O'Neil
Patio
Tha
Sonsidoration of
Pension Sila
Afr
Cobb
Teta She Comanitins Pohiin Tenn
Morrison Guyé
McKinney
BarerpAy
Pennsylvania
Anthony Wayne
William Peen
Holman
Hoxse
Dakota
Bulmiar
Cubrea
Prom
Befus
Simmington
Gen
McCook
Chace
Rhode Island
Dance
McC
Massachusetts
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Mr. Aldrich
Aldrich
Boston Transcript
Jacoba
Bishop Gilmour
Ohio
Los Angeles
Winconsin
OY Fianklix
Denton
Corar
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