Very Horsey Man From England Arrives In New York
A man named Aspin from Stock suburb of Manchester England arrived on the steamship Servia with a tourist’s cap and checkered suit. He traveled with Miss Lucy Rostron the daughter of a wealthy Oster merchant whom he was employed by. Rostron notified police after learning of the elopement, Aspin fled to York on a steamer to avoid arrest for allegedly eloping with her. He is described as around forty, with a wife and three children in Manchester.
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Conference Delay Fanned Indian Treaty Doubts at Rock
Report from Rock Aug 8 states a conference between Sioux commissioners and Indians was postponed after a protest from chiefs led by Pwo Packs. Indian factions remain divided over the treaty with many opting not to sign, while Red Cloud agitates against it.
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Fe Young Leds Shot at Short Range While Robbing an Orchard
Multiple brief items from Aug 8 reports: Kemper, Otto Bergman, and Hol genbaum, three boys about ten, robbed an orchard in Quincy Illinois. An employee fired a double barreled shot from close range, wounding them with Kemper seriously hurt. Other short items cover a Cleveland woman burned to death after a gasoline explosion, a sea serpent sighting near Port Judith, freight-rate talks in Chicago, a museum attraction claim about a Brooklyn bridge jumper, a Wilona printer strike, glass-workers wages in Pittsburgh, and an eccentric note about a 16 000 discovered in a shard bones mix.
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Canadian Pacific set for change at top with Van Horne
At a Montreal directors meeting Sir George Stephen plans to resign the presidency and vice president W C Van Horne, a noted Canadian Pacific man, is poised to succeed. Van Horne, born Illinois 1843, rose from telegraph operator to general manager and VP, shaping the railroad’s growth.
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Illinois Central Railroad
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Milwaukee and St. Paul
Figure in boodle affairs reappears in Chicago under new name
Frank Murphy, once county hospital druggist linked to boodle exposures during a county robbery case, was believed dead after disappearing West. Reports now say he did not die, returned to Chicago under a new name, and recently graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons after studying medicine there.
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Frank Murphy
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College of Physicians and Surgeons
The Notorious Maxwell Case Sparks Widespread Remonstrances
United States remonstrances flood Governor Morehouse over the Maxwell case. Irish anger grows as Britain seeks a respite for Maxwell while calls arise to reexamine O Donnell, who killed informer Carey. Governor may refrain. new evidence plea resurfaces. Masonic grand master warns lodges against official action or risk of charter forfeiture.
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General Indian unrest not widespread says Gen. Miles report
Gen Howard reports Miles dispatch shows no general outbreak among Indians. Most shootings attributed to drunken Indians and not mass exodus from San Carlos reservation, easing fears of a widespread campaign.
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Howard
Miles
San Carlos Reservation
Pleuro-pneumonia Endangers New York Cattle
Pleuro-pneumonia has spread alarmingly among cattle around New York City. Two hundred head owned by E Hill C Hill and Joseph Schwab, valued at $10 000, will be slaughtered by order of the bureau of animal industry. Also notes presidentially approved pension and bridge bills and a warehouse project in Chicago. First Manitoba train reaches Jim River from Watertown at Huron South Dakota.
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Joseph Schwab
Bureau of Animal Industry
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Supernatural cure tale from Vere Cruz Cor San Francisco Chronicle
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt notes folk ritual belief in child protection. If illness or misfortune arises, mother casts spell by using a swinging cradle and a new casahela full of water, breaking an egg into it. An eye in the curdled mixture signals enchantment and requires special treatment.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Navy to Protect American Fishermen at Gulf of St Lawrence
The North Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Luce will sail three vessels the Galena Ossippee and Yantic to the Gulf of St Lawrence to safeguard American fishermen. The Pensacola is in Norfolk for repairs and Ossippee departs Friday for Halifax to begin duties.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Ossaipee
William Bainbridge Hof
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A. R. Yates
Norfolk Navy Yard
Ossippee
Halifax
Congress Asked to Represent Departments at Columbus Exposition
WALLINGTON Aug 8 On motion of Outhwaith of Ohio the bill to authorize an appropriation for representing the executives at the centennial exposition in Columbus was taken up and discussed. In the senate Jones offered a resolution for the finance committee to probe a supposed pool in cotton bagging. A joint resolution allowed Loyal Legion G A R and Mexican War Veterans to wear a common badge provided by the G A R society.
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A Hog Thief and Convict in Chicago Quarrel Ends in Death
Dennis McGurl dies from gunshot wounds after a week old quarrel with Henry Hacker a German in Chicago. McGurl once served a year in prison for hog theft. Hacker claimed to defend his home and fired a shotgun. Hacker is out on bail and faces rearrest.
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Aug
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Henry Hacker
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Hacker
Violent Deaths Reported Across Chicago in 24 Hours
Reports recount two deaths from assaults, three at railroad crossings, two drownings, and a fatal rip car injury. The body of Michael Reese, a prominent citizen, was found in Lincoln Park at 7 30 a m. authorities suspect heart disease as the cause.
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Michael Reese
Lincoln Park
Baseball Scores and Boxing Plans Across News
Baseball scores from major cities include Louisville over Brooklyn 2–0, Milwaukee 2–1 at Omaha, Minneapolis 5–2 at Kansas City, Chicago 8–1 at Des Moines, Minneapolis 3–2 at New York, and Detroit 4–3 at Washington. Boxers Ike Weir and Frank White prepare for a 1 000 dollar side bout near New York with deposits posted and final arrangements due September 29. Billy Madden arranges a fight between Tom Lees and Jimmy Carroll within three weeks for gate money. Kilrain Wil arrives August 25 with Sullivan set to challenge Heton for 5 000 to 82 000 a side.
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Market Quotations for Aug 7 St Paul Grain and Produce
St Paul market data shows Wheat No 1 hard ce pid and No 1 Northern bid around 8c. Corn No 2% bid 42c, Oats No 2 mixed 2c bid 60c asked. Receipts: 1,622 logs, 144 cattle, 230 sheep. Hogs 14,000 head, steady to 5c higher. Bales, 9,000 head cattle, market steady to stronger. Sheep firm with native and western lamb prices. Chicago grain shows mixed moves. flax at 1.30, prime Timothy 2.30-2.35.
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Study of Character Inspires City Insight
A city values the study of character revealing the postmaster, blacksmith, and justice of the peace as a measure of the town. The quote emphasizes small-town virtues and the role of local leaders in shaping community character.
Infant's Cry On Street Sparks Confusing Exchange
A distressing scene on a city street, an infant crying and a confused motherly moment as a passerby asks about Mink and a supposed relation to a woman. The fragmentary report offers few clear details beyond the odd social interaction.
Desperate Prize Fight Settles Old Score in New York
Tom McGrath and Con Donnigan, two well known New York boxers, fought an eight to ten? round contest at dawn to settle a long standing grievance. McGrath weighed 165 pounds while Donnigan weighed 160. After twenty eight rounds Donnigan grew wild and was punished, bets favored McGrath, and Donnigan took a long nap after a jaw sting before the judge declared McGrath the winner.
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General Howard to Succeed Schofield in Atlantic Division
Gen. Howard, commander of the Pacific Division, will eventually take command of the Atlantic Division, succeeding Gen. Schofield. The transfer plan places Howard in line for higher command as duties shift within the army.
Serious Railway Wreck Near Hampton Wick
A midnight collision near Hampton Wick involved an excursion train and empty freight cars driven onto the wrong track by signalmen. Six people died and about twenty to twenty five were injured, many fatally, as rescuers worked through the wreckage. Brooklyn report notes Crosstown Railroad strike resolved with reinstatement of two workers.
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Thousands of small items shape national debate in Congress
A roundup notes bills introduced, naval and veteran concerns, party dynamics, and election planning. Highlights include promotion legislation, Sioux reservation tensions, fisheries treaty prospects, and party leadership changes amid a busy Washington scene.
Ghosts and propitiations in Indian folklore and a humane street tale
An excerpt discusses beliefs about spirits in India, including how ghosts influence disease and tiger hunts, with notes on offerings to appease them. It shifts to a New York anecdote about a truck driver’s quiet kindness, where a boy helps unload boards and a truck driver responds with shared, unsentimental grins.
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Novel Duel Ends When Opponent Yawns and Concedes
In France, critic Albert Delpit and M. Febvre of the Comedie Francaise agreed to a duel to settle mutual attacks. Seconds set terms: Delpit reads a five act comedy aloud, Febvre performs key roles, and the first sign of weariness decides the victor. Febvre yawns and signals reconciliation, declaring himself vanquished.
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