Kentucky Feud Sparks Armed Gatherings in Perry County
In Perry county Kentucky a long running feud flared anew with violence. Legislator J B Ryersole and citizen Nicholas Comb were shot dead while en route to a train. The Gamble brothers are suspected and both sides arm themselves as the governor is urged to dispatch troops.
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Perry County
Kentucky
J. B. Ryersole
Nicholas Comb
Ake
Gamble Brothers
Dynamite Cruiser Yorktown Under Construction for Navy
The William Kramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building company near completion of a dynamite cruiser named Yorktown for the United States Navy. It will be launched April 28 in Washington with Secretary Whitney present. The vessel carries four pneumatic dynamite guns with a two mile range, firing shells up to 600 pounds of explosive gelatine, delivering massive destructive power against armored ships.
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Philadelphia
Pmlabelruta
William Kramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company
Yorktown
United States Navy
Whitney
Prominent Pittsburgh Banker Hazzer Flees to Canada
April 18 in Pittsnine reports John J. Hazzer, a Fort Pitt National Bank banker and teller, has fled to Canada. Officials seek to keep details quiet while noting a loss around $40,000. Hazzer, once with Town Bank, was connected to a prior bank failure that caused a major uproar.
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Fittsburg
Pittsnine
John J. Hazzer
Fort Pitt National Bank
Canada
Hazzard
Town Bank
Conference committee to fund 750000 for costs in Washington
The conference committee agreed on a bill authorizing a conference in Washington to cover expenses. It provides that topics must be specified in advance and authorizes six delegates by the president and two by the Senate and two by the House of Representatives.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Demands for Irish Demonstration and Local News
The Irish National League council authorizes a demonstration at the Academy of Music to protest arrests in Ireland and dispersal of open air meetings. Freight eastbound from Chicago increases vs prior weeks, and Guadalajara expects its first locomotive on May 5. A Nebraskan town suffers a large fire with $40,000 loss, inciting a manhunt.
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Young Democrats Favor Cleveland Delegation Plan
The New York Young Men's Democratic club met at the Hoffmin house with Orlando B. Potter presiding. A resolution was offered to have delegates selected by the state convention to present Grover Cleveland’s name to the national convention for president.
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New York
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Hoff- Min House
Orlando B. Potter
Grover Cleveland
One Shot Kills Son of Cattle King in Texas
In Know-Nsville Texas on April 18 Thomas L Kennedy son of Col Miffilin Kennedy of Corpus Christi a millionaire cattle king was shot and killed by Joe Maria De Esparza deputy sheriff for Cameron county Kennedy had led De Esparza to take his wife away from home and the pair were said to have carried on with her in an improper manner Kennedy's wife recently died and was a cousin of Lady Mandeville of England His father a well known man and a director in the San Antonio and Arkansas railway system was notified of the tragedy
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Thomas L. Kennedy
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Corpus Christi
Joe Maria de Esparza
Cameron County
Hone
Kennedy
Lady Mandeville
England
San Antonio and
Arkansas Passenger Railway System
Pair of Mad Females Duel on Corsica Island
Accounts describe a deadly duel between Francesca Tortonali and Benoita Pasqualina on Corsica. The women fought with stilettos, aiming to kill, and Benoita Pasqualina was fatally wounded through the heart after a brief struggle.
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Lonpbon
Corsica
Francesca Tortonali
Benoita Pasqualina
Senoita Pasqualina
Home of a Worthless Ohio Chap Bur and Notice Served
Andy Malnards, a shiftless character, was invited to leave North Why township. He returned to find his house burned and a note posted in the yard threatening death if he remained, prompting an appeal to the law.
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Ohio
Wiscous
Ven
Andy Malnards
Seeding Under Way in Juneau County Marshlands Struggle
In Juneau Wisconsin seeding begins on higher lands as barley acres may equal last year. Prospects for rain are poor and ditches on the marshes hold less water than at any time in thirty years.
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Juneau
Wis
Maine Congressman Milliken on Blaine health and presidential nominating
Washington April 18 Representative Milliken of Blaine's district says he hears from Blaine indirectly every few days via letters at his home and is confident Blaine is in perfect health and will be nominated for president.
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Maine
Washington
Milliken
Blaine
Brewers strike unsettles union as bosses seem weak
New York reports many applications for work at breweries as locked out men are sent back to work. Meetings in Clarendon hall show orderly conduct and hope the strike ends with veterans predicting consequences. Chicago editors say the strike is over with resumed production and mass layoffs of old workers.
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New York
Brewers’ Association
Clarendon Hall
Peter Lannecker
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Niehlein
Milwaukee
Insect Bite Fatality Reported in Brooklyn
Thomas Young a 52 year old man from Brooklyn died at New York hospital after days of agony from an insect bite. His head chest and neck swelled to more than double normal size and the sight was horrific. Lewis F Brower, nearly 70, was sentenced to five years and six months at Sing Sing for fatally attacking his elderly wife in East Meadows on December 10.
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New York
Thomas Young
Brooklyn
New York Hospital
Lone Island City
Lewis F. Brower
East Meadows
Sing Sing
Brower
Multiple Local Briefs on Elopement, Land Case, Strikes and Open Bank
A 15 year old heiress to 40 000 faces an attempted elopement with a railroader in Port Month Ohio. an uncle intervenes and the man is jailed for seduction. Judge Jamieson rules against Stephen A Douglas heirs in a land recovery suit tied to a 1856 conveyance to Chicago University. Burlington engineers cause disruption in Lincoln Nebraska with violence against replacements. one shooting reported. Professor Otto Hugger resigns to become entomologist for Minnesota state. Bank openings planned in Hallock Minnesota with capital of 80 000. O O Whited and M Kelso to establish institutions.
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PortTs Mounth
Ohio
Mabel Spencer
Douglas
Curiaco
Jamieson
Stephen A. Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Chicago University
Wisconsin man dies as sheriff serves desertion warrant
EvknornN Wisconsin April 18 Aberlesif Southwick of East Delavan collapsed at 11 a.m as the sheriff prepared to take him to East Delavan for wife desertion. The 23-year-old, married a year, died while sitting on a lounge putting on his shoes. His wife remains with friends in Elkhorn.
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Wisconsin
Evknornn
Wis
Montana stock men hold Miles City convention
The Montana stock-grower convention is in session at Miles City. The stock outlook for this year is very encouraging with small winter damage reported and expectations of better beef prices.
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Montana Stock-Grower’s Convention
Engine Ditching in DeLutg Ends with $1000 Loss
A switch left open in DeLutg yards caused an engine to derail but the engineer escaped unharmed. Company losses are estimated over $1,000. Don Cameron endorsement noted for a political context.
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DeLutg
Minn
A Bore Who Disturbs Newspaper Office Demeanors
Stephen O Sherman critiques a class of people who dismiss a newspaper desk’s need for focus and efficiency. He labels them as the biggest bores in newspaper circles, noting their unwelcome presence in newsrooms and their disregard for the journalist’s time.
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Stephen O. Sherman
Mrs Hancock Receives Gen Hancock House in Washington
The home bought by friends of the late Gen Hancock is presented to Mrs. Hancock. She will take possession in Washington on Washsday April 18. The dwelling sits at Twenty first and R streets and is described as richly decorated and furnished.
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Washsday
Missouri River Ditch Threatens New Course Through Elk Point
In Union county Dakota the recent flood created a new channel from the Missouri to the Big Sioux after a ditch near Elk Point was built to drain low lands. Water erosion threatens nearby farms and landowners seek legal damages from the county for washed away farms.
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Elk Point
Red River
la Crosse
Sioux City
Iowa
Union County
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High Water Forces Mills to Shut Down in La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on April 18 authorities report rising river levels risk flooding. The railroad track along the levee is submerged halting rail service and four mills have shut down. Sawmills intended to reopen Monday cannot operate and more closures are likely as goods are moved from riverfront basements.
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Floods Sweep Mississippi Regions Amid Record High Waters
The Dubuque region braces for the biggest flood along the river with the river at thirteen feet above low water, banks flooded, and islands vanishing. Across Iowa and neighboring states reports note rising water, damaged mills, and evacuations as rivers from the Mississippi to the Wisconsin surge, with rail lines and towns confronting danger.
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Depvarve
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Red Wing
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Mississippi
Northwestern Indians Show Fishing Method For Trout And Salmon
In a Forest and Stream feature by W. F. Shattuck, two Northwestern Indians demonstrate fishing for trout and salmon in a swift, clear stream. They use nets, spears, and a small landing net to catch about 400 pounds of fish in a few hours, salt and dry some for later, and also fish with venison bait on hooks. The account notes the Indians’ prowess and a light clash with sportsman sensibilities.
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Johnnie
Strema
Mgr. Steiger
W. F. Shattuck
Hygienic eye care urged at sanitary convention
Dr C J Lundy of Detroit argued for wide circulation of eye hygiene guidance at the Ant. Arbor Michigan convention urging teachers and officers to fix lighting and reading habits. He listed twelve rules from lighting to glasses and physical activity to prevent asthenopia. The piece also notes humorous and varied tidbits from other columns and a hanging in Warsaw New York and a political remark from Detroit Tribune.
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Ant. Arbor
Mich
C'J Lundy
Detroit
Truth Is Mighty Editorial on Kentucky Democrats
A Memphis newspaper editorial criticizes Kentucky Democrats, describing the party as rotted by dry rot and claiming windbags have risen to statesman status over the years. It frames the party as outdated and ineffectual.
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Kentucky
Memphis Avalanches
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