Attempt to blow up Lake Shore signal tower at Chicago stockyards
Thomas & Horton reports a near successful midnight explosion at the Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railroad signal tower near the Chicago stockyards. Operator John Calvin smelled smoke, saw a rise of smoke, and the tower shook from the blast damaging machinery. A man fled. police found explosive remnants but no suspect. The crime is blamed on striking switchmen amid an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiease Enhebmer
Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railroad
Chicago
John Calvin
Calvin
Seang
Prohibition Confiscation Sparks Kansas Controversy
Lawed at Lawrence Kansas over Sheriff Corwin confiscating 3600 beer bottles seized from a Prohibitory Law violation at Bismarck Grove during a fair. The sheriff’s men poured out the liquor into a ravine, replacing empty bottles, while 530 witnesses and Missouri visitors viewed the act with disfavor. Strong public opinion mixed on legality and method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kag
Corwin
Bismarck Grove
Woatero National Far
Missouri
Sharif Corwin
Lis
Konsei
Multiple Fatalities and Fires Across States Reported
In Mariog Illinois Mahala Calvert fatally shot her husband Deronia Calvert in jealousy. Telegrapher George Power shot through a window at a lonely spot near Matehall Illinois, watch and about $15 stolen. Bloodhounds called from Indianapolis and Olney. Green River drownings near Fountain, Kentucky. Fire destroys Clark & Parting stores and hotel in Freyhold New Jersey with losses around 160000. Grandstand collapse in Jersey City injures many. Ex mayor C Hooper Philips accidentally shot in Nine Mile Lake Dakota Territory. Fires and wrecks span New Orleans to Troy New York. Substantial business failures noted. Queen of Spain ill. Two boys smothered in Jacksonville Illinois. Ex-convict Blane murders mistress then commits suicide in Paris. Lace firm William Steus & Co. suspends with 100000 liabilities. Fires in Thorne Germany and Beatrice Nebraska. Mine accident in Ishpari. Commission sale robbery in Newark. Mayflower wins first international yacht race over Galatea. Boiler explosion in Luneville kills and injures.
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Mariog
Ill
Calvert
Deronia Calvert
George Power
Vandalia Road
Matehall
Jil
Indianapolis
Olney
Green River
Fountain In
Freyhold
N. J
Clark & Parting
John Taylor's
Baltimorocc
Ohio
Jersey City
N.J
Nine Mile Lake
Britton
D. T
Comtor
Lita
Mesancholy
United
Alfonso
New York Bay
Charles Spaic
Everett Ellis
Jacksonville
Paris
Blane
Wiliam Steus & Co
New York
Thorne
Germany
Beatrice
Neb
Losa
John H. Martin
Ropss
Ishpari
Xale
Harrison
Commission
Newark
Maylower
Boston
Luneville
France
Tragic Shooting and Fire at West Union Farm
Six miles west of West Union Fayette County a boy named L Smith, 16, killed Abram Pack with a club and fatally injured Mrs. Pack. He seriously wounded A T J Leonard with pistol shots, then tried to burn the house over a quarrel about work pay. The incident followed a claim dispute involving Union Mutual Life Insurance of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfaira
Chicago University
Union Mutual Life Insurance Compan
Maine
West Union
Fayette County
L Smith
Abram Pack
Henry J. Christoph
Chicago
Prince Alexander Abdicates Amid Farewell Procession in Bulgaria
ALEXANDER DEPAGTO The deed of abdication is signed and the prince announces separation from Sofia. A compact crowd gathers as he departs on the 8th with thousands lining his route. He bows, says goodbye, and departs toward Lom Palanks while urging calm and faith in Bulgaria’s liberty. The manifesto vows to sacrifice for the nation and asks subjects to support order and protect the country’s rights. Separately, Syria faces insurgent turmoil as Turkey enforces conscription and calls reserves to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Lom Palanks
Bulgaria
Gail
Syria
Turkey
Wheelmen Tour Ends in Harpers Ferry Accident
About twenty members of the American Wheelmen, starting from Buffalo on the sixth for Harpers Ferry, reached Ithaca, N. C., by the eleventh night. While descending a steep hill into the village two riders, Meserg Warner and Dakin, fell. Warner suffered a ghastly cut under the chin and a serious injury. Dakin struck the right side of his head, sustaining a severe concussion and possible skull fracture.
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Buffalo
Harper’s Ferry
Ithaca
N. C
Meserg
Warner
Daken
Jared
Dakin
Hig Broheed
Won by Reese End of litigation over basic steel process
Pertsuung Pa Sep 10 The six year dispute between inventor Jacob Reese and the Bessemer Steel Company over the basic process ends. The master reports dissolution of the injunction and dismissal of the bill at the Bessemer Steel Company's cost, clearing Reese's claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feasemer Company
Pertsuung
Jacob Reese
Bessemer Scee) Company, Limited
United States
Bessemer Steel Company
Basaamer Steel Company
Twenty Men Injured in Building Demolition Accident
During the demolition of the old M C A building a wall collapse trapped twenty one workers. Twenty suffered injuries, seven buried in debris. Four fighting for life with critical wounds, others seriously hurt in the 20 foot fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun Nodicent
Anuaaaneys
Balmoral and Darmstadt feud and royal migration
A dispatch from the tenth saga Prince Alexander of Bulgaria reaches Darmstadt as Hoory of Battenberg plans to bring Alexander to Balmoral. Reports also note a fall injuring mechanical engineer E R B Hoyt at the New Orleans Exposition, a Turnberry colt injures itself, and optimistic ads praise Red Star Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Balmoral
Alexander
Bulgaria
Darmstadt
Princes Hoory
Battenberg
Princesa Beatrica
Sir Prince
Balmoral Castle
Prince Alexander
Jared
Hoyt
Jacobe Ou
Wisconsin News Briefs From Across The State
A Wisconsin roundup reports a boy dragged to death by a colt near Pumpkin Ridge Iowa County, along with bank attachments against Boyne and Shew of Eau Claire, and a large assignee among Hanson Merchants. Drownings include a 10 year old at Embarrass River and 8 year old in Milwaukee cistern. A railroad accident claims a boy’s life in La Crosse, and local crime notes recount escapades including an escape from jail and a broken safe at Page Shop Milwaukee. The Northwestern Horticultural Society meets at La Crosse with a strong apple and garden show, while a Clear Creek man becomes violently insane and is heading to hospital.
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Taos
Eowarns
Pumpkin Ridge
Iowa County
Boyne &Shew
Fau Claire
National Bank
Elizarbeth Elder
B. L. Shaw
Aaseta
Boyne
G.B. Coapaan & Co
Mércantila Frm
Eau Disire
Elijah Bwitt
Agran
Ode
Manis Cavausa
Denry Caughell
Embarrass
Shawano County
Josefa P. Bino
Wautoma
Waushara County
Co.1
Sayenta Wisconsin
Iron Brigade
Andersonville
Gro. N. Brows
Madison
Lake Monona
Linole
State Historical Society
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
AuiyLe
Tranda Groholski
Maple Street
Feark Jonxson
Cheteker
Barron County
Sherif
Page Shop Company
John Cole
la Crosse
Milwaukee & St. Pan. Company
Tas
Northwestern Horticultural Society
la‘ Crosse
Hanver Dustan
Clear Creek
Fau Claire County
Strape
Eau Claire
Norcheve Hospital
Cedbadela Village Menaced by Inundating Water Lake
Severe flooding near Cedbadela, Cuba, with a growing lake threatening the town. Many plantations and factories already submerged as residents flee and seek aid. Water depth rises to several feet, endangering homes and livelihoods.
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Cedbadelaga
Havana
Cuba
Cholera Death Toll Soars Amid San Francisco Letter
A San Francisco Bulletin letter from Seon Corea dated August 2 reports Asiatic cholera deaths from July 15 to 26 total 3,140. Since then daily fatalities ranged from 287 to 497 as coffins ran scarce and bodies were wrapped in packing, with dogs and vultures scavenging exposed graves in several locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corer
San Francisco
Seon
Corea
Hail Storm Ravages Paris Suburbs Causing Extensive Crop Loss
A cable dispatch reports a severe hail storm with high winds in Paris and surrounding areas. The suburbs suffered the worst damage, destroying trees, fruit and vegetables. Estimated losses to plants and gardens reach about 1 million dollars. Bois de Vincennes resembles a forest ripped by cannon fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urant Dow
Darmage Dows
Paris
Plass
Bois de Vinceones
Knights of Labor split sparks indignant New York meeting
HORECLUS HISCHIEF covers a bitter quarrel within District Assembly 126 of carpet workers. An indignation meeting was held in New York to denounce Home Club members who circulated fatal statements against district master workman John Morrison. Morrison, a witness before the general assembly investigating committee, angered the Home Club by exposing their socialist tendencies and plans to fracture trades unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organicni Ue
Dew Fork Knights
District Assembly
New York
John Morrison
Morrison
General Assembly
the Knights of Labor
Home Ciub
Knights, of Labor
Attack on a Leader Sparks District Meeting Denunciation
A hostile publication accusing district women of unchaste behavior sparked mass anger among 2,400 members. They denounced W. J. Fagin as the author of the story and passed resolutions supporting District Master Workman Morrison at the mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Wau
Ict
W. J. Fagin
Membara
Fagin
Workman Morrison
Incendiary Fires In St Louis Packing Yards
John Coby, night watchman at Whittaker's pork packing house, captured his 14 year old son John after he and two companions set fires at the National Block Yards in St Louis. The youths Reed and Hopkins aided in burning attempts on June 7 and August 2 and 8, aiming to damage packing houses after being refused work. The incidents caused about 80 000 dollars in losses, and the trio confessed to President Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dt. Louis
Packley
Jin Haat St. Louis
John Coby
Whittaker
John
Knox
John Reed
Alfred Hopkins
Various State Conventions Aim for Labor Rights and Office Nominations
The Nevada Democratic convention endorses labor rights and Cleveland's admin istration except on silver, favors reopening the Carson mint, and renominates J M Adama for governor J T Ball for lieutenant governor J T Brady for secretary of state Jerry Schooling for treasurer and C H Belknap for supreme court judge The Connecticut Republican convention nominates Phineas C Louns bury for governor The Texas Prohibitionists nominate BE J Dohoney for governor The Massachusetts Prohibitionists nominate T J Lathrop for lieutenant governor The Wisconsin Republican convention renominates Jeremiah Rusk for governor Political tensions rise in St Louis with primaries and a fatal ward disturbance Vermont GOP leads in governor votes Arkansas election results show Dems ahead with large majorities while Prohibitionists gain share. Pulaski County outcome doubtful More statewide returns expected as rail and telegraph facilities report results
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Nevada
Cleveland
Carson Mint
J.M. Adama
T. J. Ball
J.T. Brady
Jerry Schooling
C. H. Belknap
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Jamey van
Billy Geaty
Vermont
Arkansaw
Jefferson
Deshaw, Caicos
Phillips
Lafayette
Uwheelsra
Pulaski County
Livense
LY Port Buifie
Miles reports Apache surrender at Fort Bowie Arizona
Gen Miles arrives at Port Bowie with Geronimo Natchez and other Apache prisoners. Capt Lawton and 35 hostile units expected to reach Fort Bowie days later. Miles announces surrender of hostile Apaches dated Fort Bowie with plans to move prisoners about 2000 miles south and west toward the country line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilas Axtiven
Geronimo
Miles
Port Bowie
Ariz
Natchez
Prige Pers
Lawton
Fort Bowie
Tor
Sam
Fort, Apache
FTHADES UNION CONGRESS AND LABOR ELECTORAL FUND
The British Trades Union Congress urges state funding for official election expenses and salaries for MPs, plus a labor electoral fund to support industrialist candidates in Parliament. A 14 member labor committee forms to push these resolutions amid broader union activities and regional league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Trades Union Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
House of Commons
Labor
Strange case of white eyebrows and near deadly midnight shootin
Miss Carrie Suydam of 1715 Courtland Place, Philadelphia, awoke to a stunned fright when a mistaken entry led her to the wrong house. After a midnight encounter with a pistol shot that damaged a neighbor's piano and pane, her eyebrows abruptly changed from black to white following the scare, while her escort Arthur Sherborne fled downstairs. Police reports indicate Jacob Godfrey of 1711 fired at intruders, believing burglars were in his home, with only property damage and fear to show for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuddesly
Philadelptite Cox
New York World
Suydam
Buydam
Courtland Place
Carrie
Arthur Sherborne
Carria
Casine
Normandy
Sherborne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tottendale
Auppst
Mr. Sherborne
Wendin
Warrangs House
Otier
Buycham
Jacob Godfrey
Hoage
Tabor Notes Strike Actions Across Labor Disputes
Unionized clothing cutters in New York strike accusing victimization and overtime violations as arbitration talks fail. A walking delegate Timmins is fined in Jefferson Market for attempting to incite strikes. Nail-feeders in Ohio threaten self-feeding if demands unmet. Pittsburgh and Western brakemen win raise along with conductors. Scranton engineers voice support for Grand Chief Arthur amid Southwest labor troubles. speeches by Mayor Ripple Congressman Glover and Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Sbops
New York
Knights of Lavor
Patrick Timroins
Tin Roofers
West Thirty-ninth Street
George Crawford
Timmins
Jefferson Market
Justice Mith
Fouvgstown
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Screnton
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Arthur
Ripple
Glover
Old Lime Hotels and the Indian Queen's Sign
When Congress first met in Washington only one hotel existed, with Georgetown also sparse. Fifty eight years later about six hotels stood, the favorite being Indian Queen on the site of today’s Metropolitan. Landlord Jesse Brown, Havre de Grace native, greeted guests as travelers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Georgetown
Metropolitan Hotel
Jesse Brown
Curbatone
Havre de Grace
Alexandria
Intriguing Washington Tavern Life at the Indian Queen
A detailed, period account describes the Indian Queen tavern in Washington with host Mr Brown presiding at meals. Guests were fed by a colored servant, with Brown personally carving and serving favorites, while prices list $1.75 per day for board and various drink prices. Bells behind the bar signaled rooms, and the barkeeper knew leading locals and their visiting hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeet
Brown
Virginia
Mr. Brown
Alexandria
Washington
Boy’s baseball letters from Columbus trip 1886 note
A 14 year old's lively vacation letter from Copurners Ohio dated July 16 1886 describes travel through Rochester Denni gan Coloradus and Columbus Ohio missing a game between Allegheny and the Mets and praising players like Morrie and Shomburg. He reports fields as corn or wheat and comments on Sunday excursions and local clubs while planning future visits to Cleveland Newark and Zenosville.
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Prom
Pisteturg Garoniee
Columbus
Ae Tollows
Copuwers
Ohio
Deak Para
Lafe
Edund
Alleghenye
Mete
Shomberg
Shemberg
Allegheny
Rochester
Cara
Beaver
New Brighton
Billa
Dennigan
Coloradus
Rock Point
Alliquippa
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Christopher Jumbue
America
Agzou
Columbia
Newark
Newarks Va
Zenosvilles
Willie
Sadie
Johonny
Johnny
Horae
Advice to G ir l s from Omaha World Aged counsel on marriage and housekeeping
Advice to girls from the Omaha World stresses maternal guidance on husband choice and home skills. It urges learning to cook and sew, staying calm, and evaluating a suitor’s habits. The note mentions a New York amateur theater project with $200,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
New York
Apache Prison Scene and Sphinx Research Notes
Readable fragments describe captured Apaches in a fort, their appearance, behavior, and beliefs as an observer recalls war chants and daily life among prisoners. The article shifts to archaeologist Maspero’s claims about the Sphinx, its plinth, ancient amphitheater, and sand removal, then notes Hamid’s Turkish anniversary celebrations and moral contrasts in Beirut’s wine culture.
Hops bring 40 cents while farmer sold at nine
A Cobleskill correspondent notes hops at 40 cents but a farmer ignorant of price sold his hops for nine cents a pound. A Henry County medium claimed petroleum on a Searle farm but 1100 feet yielded only water. A Hartford bank protested a $3 check drawn by its own Dakota notary, pocketing 3.06 feet as protest fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobleskill
Troy
John Searle
Henry County
Searle
Hartford
Dakota
Dakota Bank
Fero s Ali and the Ohio Loons of Dow Law
A composite of short items: bars closed by local option under Dow law. a colored rights note on tax burdens. a Boston clothing house with a machine said to substitute for fifteen workers. Geronimo rumored, and a variety of curiosities from Dayton to Biddeford. Also reports on lightning, state parades, and technological trivia.
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Ohio
Aunar
Delegata
Bartendar
Boston
Miles
Geronimo
Nakance
Milea
Baltimore Herald
Sydney
South Pacific
Hill
Dayton
Biddeford Times
Nevada
Awowakin Albany
Vereschagin
la Nouvelle Revue
Gen. Skobeleff
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Hrek
Nransan
Menok News
Alexander Depagto
Reese
Bork
Tiventy
Will
Vier
Yosemite
Milwaueer
Flowni Bownte
da Boice Ny
Latega
Wilkar
Gabba
Weller
Ootabar
Santinet
Banzay
Goa
Dineig Saissane
York
Reousunog
Persia
Xoledo
State News
Chouler
China
Tonguin
Manhos
Huveer
Horeclus
Political Notre
Geb
Fthades Union Congress
Gillus
Northwestern Pnd
National League
Lest
Duluth
Bau Claire
Samwackes
Heesses
Biansapolis
Tepat Fou
Lee St. Lou
Crnement
Brooklyn Mellmare
Bath
Mra. McKean
Brooklyn
Munjoy’s Hill
Portland
THEIR
Prison
kGee
Trananript
Mexico
Arizona
Nana
Chibuahua
Lieut. Richards
London Academy
Thothmes IV
M. Maspero
M. Maapero Ia
Hartford Courant
Abdul Hamid
Waa
Bayrout
Beyrout
Baat
Feros Ali
England
Strand
Derosne
Acroany
Kammerer
Mear
P. 1
Vienna
Tomnly
Moldephaner
Austria
Sweden
Scandinavia
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Joukoping
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Russia
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Philadel
Benet Age ‘Olk
Ope Aula
Angel Fruit
Kent
Maryland
Canon
Delaware
Polk
Princeton
Bayard
Wilmington
Ing
Young Polk
Avery
Maj
Philip. Reybold
Marylund
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