Dubious Rail Deal Draws Public Controversy
The item notes Jay Gould and a $40,000,000 rail deal with the Baltimore and Ohio, with President Cleveland allegedly favoring Emma Abbott. It mentions various political and military appointments, European events, and a Michigan City explosion. The report also touches on New York finances, Canadian and British affairs, and a string of international disturbances and natural disasters.
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Baltimore and
Ohio
Jay Gold
Gould
Cleveland
Emma Abbott
Telegrams: Legislature Passes Tax Reform and Rail IPO Plans
The telegrams report a tax bill passing both Pennsylvania houses, a lawyerlicensing milestone for Laura Brontvoaer in Illinois, and Carey Poricx Lexpen Brown becoming a father of triplets named Leader Cleveland John Grover and Loopora Prences. Also noted are company bans on grounds access at American Tube and Iron in Kingston Ohio, Canada ice duty pressure, Pennsylvania Railroad stock issue plans, and Irish agitator Wrenton O Bries touring North America seeking speeches in New York Boston and Philadelphia along with cotton caterpillar sightings and a late season impact on South Carolina.
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Carey Poricx Lexpen Brown
Madison
N. J
Cleveland
John Grover
Loopora Prences
Neverngy
Aisling
American Tave and Iron Company
Kongston
Ohio
Beneft of & Wingto
Canada
Dominion
Dirsatore
Penneyvania Railroad Company
Durin
Mnin
Ninos
Mom Wrenton O'Bries
América
Lio
New York
Montreal
Bolora
Irelad
Boston
Philadelphia
Fires and Casualties Across Multiple Regions Reported
A staggered series of disasters and losses tracks fires and accidents from Bristol to Quebec and beyond. Injuries and fatalities are reported in several towns, with assessed damages ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. A political note mentions a voter’s death near Freeport, while an earthquake rumor suggests minor tremors in Arizona.
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Bristol
Hiode Taland
Avier
Quebec
Davidsvin
Samon Madison
Freepoot
Tueeday
Gaxar
Lavanon
Fize
Insarinos
Tne
Braddock
Penssivanis
Beenwixere
Chicago Fire Patrol
Old Korea
Wagutn
Arizona
Munday
K. MokKim
Modiavou
Indiana
Ortonville
Minn
Engquist
Joss
Murder and robbery cases shake towns across states
Reports detail jurors not yet chosen in a hoard of trials. A mayoral aide in West Virginia is slain during a robbery. In Texas, a lumberman is found murdered with multiple gunshot wounds. A confession ties Hill and Abbott to the Woodville crime as lynching threats loom nearby.
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McChirgle and McDonald
Harry 4 Snell
Cnowb Zubb
Eset Bt
Louis
Luzenta Meena
Eliza Baker
Hanoosk County
West Virginia
Albany
Cather Looney
Alin Celtix
Bulluse
Uviu
Charles Farmer
Yellow Pine Lumber Company
Woodville
Texas
Colmesneil
R.A. Hill Ag
Auve
Abbott
Hill
Global conference on moral matters to be built in London
A foreign dispatch notes a congress of English speaking Roman Catholics to discuss social and moral questions in London. J B Frogs, an American in California, is reported conscripted into the French army. Reports from St Petersburg show anti German agitation and a planned recruiting push. London clergy oppose coercion legislation with Dr Parker leading a reformist push. A London plan features Miss Meller heading a new women focused charity, addressing social and political issues. A New York tall tale claims Parnell is gravely ill and retreating from public life due to stomach illness.
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London
J. B. Frogs
California
France
Sra
Rmeer
Runser
Agetonag
Artire
Cubal
Candanar
Axri-Ganury
St. Petersburg
Germany
Parker
City Temple
Miss Meller
United Ethtee
Army of the Cumberland
Battlefeld
Greatnear
Dominion moves to build extensive opaat defenses
The Dominion government weighs a major coastal defense build amid Senate debate. Discussions reflect fears of possible US war or Franco Roseia conflict drawing Canada into regional hostilities and potential exposure to attack.
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Dominion
Caprdian Senate
United States
France
Roseia
England
Canada
Sergeant and the Dunder philosophy card game tale
GyarL Lunder recounts a Detroit Free Fees style scene with Sergeant Bongell and Carl Dunder as they examine a quirky incident in a back county. A man questions the sergeant, cards are played, and a wager unfolds about a Shack of Hearts while a humorous mispronunciation of philosophy and science appears. The tale ends with a promise of a future grant inquiry.
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Ifo
Detroit
Bongell
Carl Donder
Feedle
Duano
Saya
Carl Dandur
Mfr
Dander
Kojetice
Avienov
Philozophy
Mr. Dunder
Philocophy
Adel
Disgraceful Rioting and A Speak by O Brien
Reports describe multiple clashes with one drummer badly injured. Apc O brien comments on the unrest and a rumor surfaces about Gladstone. The article notes a planned visit to America in the fall and outlines surrounding speculation.
O Briens Canadian Campaign Arrives in Taranto
O Brien arrives in Taranto from Montreal at 10 o clock, greeted by a large crowd and escorted to the Rossin house. He speaks amid interruptions as police guard the gathering with more than 15 000 in attendance, while tensions rise over Lansdowne and O Brien.
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Taranto
Touard
Lord Lonedowns
Leutenant
Ontario
Jobs Bavarly Robinsop
Countess of
Union
Mr. O'Brien
Doutis Kilbride
League
Granna
Roasiu
J. P. Cahill
The
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Dacing O'Brien
Lansdowne
O'Brien
Tororo
Queen's Park
Toronto
God Save the Queen
Orainguman
Traland
Grusactt
Geynour
Moat
Mr. Kilbride
Appointment of Treasurer Delayed to Next Week
Mr Hyatt the newly appointed treasurer said he would not take charge of the office before next week. He noted it will require several days to perfect the officist bonds and to comply with certain other requirements.
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Wasurvazox
Mr. Hyatt
Tressurer
Asveral
Transcontinental roads to boycott Canadian Pacific freight
In San Fraxorano on May 17 a coalition of transcontinental lines announced a boycott against an American connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway. They argue CP offers lower rates for freight and that Pacific roads carry more tonnage, using routes through St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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Pacific Railway
John Pondit
Pondit
Credit Monikter
Cocasign
Vindicatae Oakes Amee
Pough
Credit Mobilier
Tom Scott
Union Pacific
Scott
Baine
Union Pacife
Day Gould
Bis
Unes Pacife
Central Town railroad plan reshapes bonds and stock
Reorganization plan for Central Town railroad proposes new company issuing 7.6 million dollars first mortgage bonds and 6 and 17 million dollars in preferred and common stock. Bondholders receive partial new five bonds and preferred stock, with common stock for present securities. certificates converted at various rates. Majority of main line mortgage bonds already deposited under plan.
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Youx
Central Town Railroad Today
Antereata
le Proposmata
Llinpis Divizion
Dent Cortifivetas
Cammittes
Garfield Statue Dedication Amid Weathered Procession
May 12 at Wammaron, a large gathering attended the Arm of the Cumberland reunion for the Garfield statue unveiling. Gen Sherman, Sheridan, Rosecrans and others sat near President Cleveland as Col. Henry Stone was chosen orator. The parade, bands, and Marine contingent preceded the statue's transfer to President Cleveland, with Keifer delivering the dedicatory address and Sheridan presiding at the ceremony.
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Recon
Schnaubolb Lave
Chicaget
Army of the Cumberland
Wohalogton
Sheridan Haa
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Theibi
Munch
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Kingaton
O'Brien
Theo Felgh Champion
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Wm. M. Michael
New York
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Métahal
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Sheridan
Rosecrana
Army of the Cuxaberland
Geneva Buell
Hand
Third Artillery
Garfield Wnard
Society of the Army of the Comberiand
Marine Band and Batallion of Marines
U. S
Galens
Washington Light Infantry Corps
Union Veteran Corps
National Rifles
Washington Continental Emité Guard
Capitol City Guard
Bartler Zécaves
Washington Osdut Corps
High Assool Cadeta
Corcoran Onduty
Grand Army of the Republic and
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Maj
Goodsen
United Bastos Marine Corps
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18Th Atreet
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sidatrast
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Maryland Avenue
Monument
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TM Tex Grand Band
Atniue
Syd Mra. Cleveland
District Judiciary
Cod of Claims and District Commission
Norps
ex-Provident
Garilald
Genersla Bhorman
Bhorman
Rosperage
Curtin
Cleveland
Mra. Fairchild
Col
Mca
Army of the
Ataad
Warren Keifer
Provident
Ateno
Bheridan
WISCONSER NEWS Highlights From Rural Wisconsin Hub
A garbled Wisconsin news roundup reports diverse items: population figures for Marahdeld at 3,000 with 19alogas, a large berry crop expected, copper and silver discoveries in Narethon county, and a July 20 deployment of the Third regiment to Portage. Also noted are a $2,000 land sale near Osh sash, Whitewater’s Custer Rifles in new fatigues, cattle disease near Racine, and a milk/cream yield claim.
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Wavkosha Ia
Mapa
Jefferson
Daly
Marahdeld
Narethon Nainty
Portage
Omro Machine
Oshsash
Custer Rifles
Whitewater
Racine
Jk Genbratty
West Dapare
Chippewa River
Ashland
Thad Poond
Wailber
Milwaukvo
Ronawes
Jones
Crescent Opera
The Danger of Looking in Turkish Society Tone
Turkish women rarely go out alone and must be watched by a male guard. A minister cites proof as children and fathers enforce strict customs while stores barred Muslim women from entering, forcing them to stay at the door.
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Alould
Tammars
Polles
British Seizure Of Vessels Prompt No Demand For Release
Inquiry at the state department shows Britain never demanded the release of seized vessels nor claimed damages. A limited exchange began with a letter from Britain citing the seizure and seeking details. Secretary Bayard reviewed the matter, tracing records from Alaska proceedings and the treaty basis for release, with only brief correspondence afterward.
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Department of State
Debring
United States
Bayard
Alaska
Carofe
Ceavion
Decacia
Aiseka
Fragmented Comedy Bits From a Fragmented Scene
A collage of misread dialogue and muddled banter shows characters debating saloon visits, a pedigree gap labeled as a deed, laborers likened to Knights of Labor, and scattered quips about jokers and a bottle of paregoria. The piece blends spoof lines and farcical exchanges without a clear narrative.
Remarkable Local Elections and Property Movements Issued
Mr. John Tyler has been elected Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Bons of Tem ia of Tiegiris. Elmwood, Ole Bell plans to move Mr Edwin Hooths house in Boston. Growmen, Booth's son-in-law, to take possession of W D Howls Balcon street house already purchased. Also noted is the trial of Jake Sharp, the liquor offender, discussed in New York Monday morning.
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John Tyler
President Tyler
Tiegiris
Wr. Lowall
Elmwood
Ole Bell
Edwin Hooth
Boston
Growmen
Booth
W. D. Howls
Balcon Street
Garfield Statue Dedication In Chattanooga Society Worships Hero
The Society of the Army of the Cumberland unveiled a bronze statue of James A. Garfield, designed by J. Q. A. Ward, ten feet six inches tall, depicting Garfield delivering an address with a column and manuscript. The pedestal features recumbent figures symbolizing youth, the warrior, and citizen, with three inscriptions and a globe, trumpet, sword, and laurel wreath. The project, authorized in 1881, paid Ward $50,748 in full settlement.
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J. Q. A. Ward
Gen. Thomas
Garfield
Atntoeman
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Society
Chattanooga
Ita
Ward
Bia
Eastern iron market driven by southern industry shift
Waamaros May 13 A report on the Eastern iron market notes a dramatic shift over the past thirty days with prices falling as demand fades. Analysts say little life remains in business, with uncertain outcomes and possible further declines before any recovery appears Likely factors include cheaper southern iron and reduced production costs in Pennsylvania and Ohio. A separate item discusses a proposed double track steel railway from Washington through Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky to Cincinnati and Memphis, aimed at unlocking coal iron and timber regions and spurring regional growth. General Bingham seeks subscriptions to begin construction.
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Waamaros
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Helde
Pennsylvania Iron Makera
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