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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1895

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Vigilant Defender race sparks tense yacht cup feud

Amid a contested regatta near the harbor, Defender and Vigilant clashed at the start with accusations of unfair tactics. George Gould's Vigilant manager Willard vows to avoid future collisions, urging fair play as the cup defense hinges on American speed and prudent action until postwar clarity.

Jeskeyluas dioth bub Sandy Sovek wacd Mr. Veillard George Gould New York Yacht club Sancy Hook Willard si “Dhare America Gould collhied Willard

Vigilant and Defender Plan Trials at Bandy Hook

Amid disputed intent the owners of the Vigilant reveal a meeting of the American supreme committee held yesterday afternoon. They announce trials at Bandy Hook on August 20 and 22, with no further races unless deemed necessary.

ae ee ng evidant Aimerion sup committee miust

Repistinim Laws Upheld in South Corona Case

Judge Gof dismissed all charges in the South Corona registration matter. Joseph H. Grandy reappeared at Greun Gow. The complaint centered on a funeral registration issue and a South Carolina law. The division upholds the present registration law.

Ricumone Gof Joseph H. Grandy Greun Gow Colt South Carol

Elevator accident at Toronto wirehouse kills two men

In Toronto Australia yesterday afternoon at the wholesale wirehouse of W J Gave & Co on Front Street West two men, Charles Howe and James Welch, were killed and a third, Charles McBride, seriously injured when a freight hoist failed. Welch and Howe were aboard the hoist while McBride stood below. the hoist dropped to the bottom. McBride’s recovery is uncertain.

TORONTO Aus W J. Gave & Co Front street west Charles Howe James Welch Charles McBride Wele Howe McGride McBride

Mine Fire Subdued At Delaware Shaft Disaster

A fire in the Great Pettebone shaft of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Company was started Monday by an accidental gas blowcar ignition and subdued late that night by heroic efforts of about a hundred workers. Contractor Thomas Jenkins suffered severe burns from the explosion. A recent shaft fire cost thousands and laid hundreds of workers idle for months.

WILRESRACKE Pettebone Delaware, Lackawenna and Western Coal company Thomas Jenkins

Armstrong Smith forecasts stable Hawaii republic leadership

Armstrong Smith, principal of the Raumnevela government school in Honolulu, says the Hawaiian Republic is very strong and enjoys broad support from whites and natives. He sees no further insurgent trouble and dismisses San Francisco reports of a filibustering expedition.

Hawailan Republic Tonoxia Armstrong Smith Raumnevela Honolulu Smith republic of the islands San Francisco

We Leave the Knights of Labor New Haves

John E. Pitz gerald of the Brass Workers Union announces that thirty five delegates from brass worker organizations voted unanimously to ratify a Detroit convention and secede from the Knights of Labor national trade assembly. This will cost at least 12009 members.

Knights of Labor New Haves John E. Pitzgerald Brass Workers’ Union of North Amiericn brass workers Detroit national trade assembly of the Knights of Lator knights

Nez Perce War Draft Warrants Issued for Land Payouts

The War Department sent about 900 warrants to the Nez Perce agent in Idaho. Issued to individual Indians, values range from a few dollars to nearly 83,000 dollars, tied to the first government payment for ceded lands under treaty.

Washinton Thoe teensory department fitaho United States Indiana

Valkyrie Crew to Anchor at Sandy Hook Under New Arrangements

Reported plan to anchor the Valkyrie at the Horseshoe near Sandy Hook after arrival, with City of Bridgeport acting as tender and lodging for crew. Fifty berths being erected aboard the City of Bridgeport to accommodate sailors and spare rigging from Valkyrie II. Texas Fever Outbreak Hits Birmingham PA Cattle Market.

Sandy Jrook Aus Valkyrie Gil Lew Furkers audi Hook Sandy Hook Harridge isis eresdin K. H. Misitlant Kerrey Bridge 1 Valkyrie City of Bridgeport

Five Tilked in riot at Krensburg Argentina incident

Aug 1 dispatch from Krensburg reports several Arg enau field laborers angered by grievances set five road buildings on an estate on fire. Authorities arrested the rioters who resisted. five people were killed and six wounded in the clash. Buildings burned and livestock perished in the blaze.

BENLIS Krensburg

Vanderbilt yachts damages decree in U S district court

In United States district court Judge Nelson entered a decree in Vanderbilt damages suit over the yacht Aira lost after collision with the steamer Dimock. The decree finds the Dimock crew negligent and awards 59737.02 to William E B Vanderbilt. Also reports monstrous fish sighting near Havana and damage to Maria Cristina.

Verdet Vanderbit United States district court Nelson Aira William EB. Vanderbilt IF. Dimock Metropolitan Steamship Dimock Vanderbilt

To Avenge the Murdered Missionaries

Intelligence from China reports that the emperor and government have agreed to Salisbury’s demands. An imperial proclamation orders the capital punishment of the Ku Cheng murderers. A military escort protects the British consul during inquiry into the outrages.

Aus China Lord Salisbury O'Connor Peing cen Ku Cheng

Window Glass Wages Talk in Pittsburgh

The wage committee of window glass manufacturers and workers meets in Pittsburgh to set next year’s rates. Workers seek about 14 percent raises to offset a 23.8 percent cut imposed last year. Manufacturers likely to refuse. About 10,000 workers affected by the conference.

PIttTssUnG

Deputy Sheriff Alfred Werner Shot Near Jones Landing

Aug 7. Deputy Sheriff Alfred Werner of Crittenden county Arkansas was shot and killed near Jones Landing by an unknown Negro while Werner and two others attempted to arrest him at the suspect’s house. The ambush killer fled to the swamps as a posse searches for him. Citizens patrol active. Also notes on unfermented wine at Chicago communion and Miss Flagler case pending. District Attorney Taggart says grand jury will hear Roxa Wlagter case on Sept 1.

Pennsylvania Hextineuoy Birmingham Albert Greer terson Altoona Murired Alfred Werner Crittenden county Ark Jones Werner Miss Flagler WASHINGTON Taggart Rnxa Wlagter Beneat Green grand

Mining Fatalities in Green Ridge Mine Disaster

SHAMORIN Pa August 7 two men named John Hadack and John Natsko died from a gas explosion in the Green Ridge mine. A third worker, Joseph Benzin, was seriously injured by a coal fall.

SHAMORIN John Hadack John Natsko Joseph Benzin Green Ridge

Arrest of counterfeit gang erupts in dense city

Aug 7 reports detail the arrest of a long-running counterfeit gang led by a secret-service target. The escape of financier Dentive G. I Bradford is highlighted, with Hazen pursuing warrants and possible flight to Torun or Russel. Notes on Brackerayan, Spencer, and others cover past sentences, escape, and plates. A missing detective Carmine Gus Hu Groerion is also mentioned.

Hazen secret service Dentive G. I bad gienne Calligan Beadkford Torun Russellow street Firmingtor Brackerayan Spencer United States end Sing Sing Suarthe New York Morris and Ess Shields York Carmine Gus Hu Groerion mena tauda hhis Orange Hosevilla toresting hief Hezen Hut

Sugar Bounty Hearing Opens Before Treasury Official

In Washington on August 7 the hearing before Comptroller Bowler on the treasury decision denying a 35 thousand dollar sugar bounty payment began and will continue two days. Senators Manderson of Nebraska Slanehard and Guffier of Louisiana, with Judge Thomas J. Semmes of the same state, will present arguments.

WASHINGTON Aus Comptratler Bowler treasury depamant mae Manderson Nebrauska

Americans in England Meet High Praise for Hospitality

Aug 7 The Standard editorial notes growing American visitors to Europe praising their hospitality and affection for England, saying Americans are highly appreciative and unusually hospitable, with a remark that Britons are only slightly better. Also Aug 7 Three sailors from the steamship Bengerhood were admonished for going ashore without leave, named Frank Brokes Dublin William Robinson Shields and Thomas Mounge Derrick Fergus Ireland.

England Loxpoy Standard MoyTarab Bengerhood Brennan Frank Brokes Dublin William Robinson Shields Thomas Mounge Derrick Fergus Ireland

Postoffice Safe at Warwick Looted in Burglary

Burglars blew open the Warwick post office safe and stole about five hundred dollars in stamps plus a small amount of cash. The robbery occurred August 7 in Mipnetown, N. This active incident is being investigated.

Mipnetown Warwick

Quiet at Spring Valley as Exiled Negroes Stay Away

In Sprixe Valier Illinois August 71 the town remains calm while African Americans do not return home after Sunday violence. Whites fear possible invasions but report no danger. An Associated Press on the ground found few injuries beyond minor wounds and says reports of armed blacks are sensational.

Sprixe Valier Peoria Chicago Ladd Toluca tovrios Associated Press

Experts study causes of Reid water leaks and sewer plan

A board of experts cited by Maserrick TC examined construction methods of the next sewer and the causes of Reid water. They presented a detailed report to Director Thomp 500 yesterday afternoon. The report covers planning and construction, with full suggestions for remedies. Leaks have all been located.

PRILaA DeELPnna Board of experts Maserrick

Disastrars salute and train collision injuries reported

A faulty cannon charge during an excursion train event struck a passing train carrying soldiers from Ghio National Guard. Several men were badly injured, some deaf or blinded, with others likely to lose eyesight.

Prehbias Ghio National Guard Goloneci Charies Anthony commanding Tyu burs

Seal Life in Jeopardy Off Bohring Sea Floor

News from TATTLE Wash reports attempts to harvest seals on the Bohring sea floor endangering seal life. Fishermen pace sixty mile runs, anticipating a future without seals as efforts to protect wildlife face delays amid uncertain policy.

Bohring

unclear political note from a damaged article

A fragmentary United States political notice mentions a governor and various officials, with garbled names and dates. It references charges, transfers, and health rumors about several individuals and a former secretary. The text is heavily garbled and contains unreliable details.

Nuggets of News Roundup Across Regions

The item mentions Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria ensuring his son Pri remains Catholic, Italy demanding damages from Bray gilt or fraternity for Italian subjects suing the revolutionaries, and a Winston N C grand jury returning a bill against Arthur Tuttle for the May 1 killing of Policeman Vickers. Also notes the Catholic Total Abstinents Union of America silver jubilee in New York and a drunken shooting incident at Turkey Creek, Alabama Territory where Ernest Arnis was killed, Joe Campbell fatally shot, and Ed Payne wounded.

Bovia Prince Ferdinand Bulgari Popelice Pri Italy Bray Winston N.C Arthur Tuttle Policeman Vickers Catholic Total Abstinents Union of America New York Turkey Creal A. T Ernest Arnis Joe Campbell Ed Payne

Debating the silver question in the Horr Harvey clash

A Chicago synopsis shows Horr defending single gold standard and silver role against Harvey who argues for free coinage at 16 to 1. Both sides claim their system best preserves value, with histories, wage data, and banking facts cited to weigh the money question.

CHicago Horr- Harvey Roswell G. Horr Herveynese Harvey United States Mr. Harvey Omaha United sta missioner Rabot Bulhall Barvey W. H. Harvey lee gilrane Pely Horr New York ATL thor gil daal

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