Erie Road Wreck Causes Fatalities and Blaze at Shoholt
A washout on the Erie railroad near Shoholt causes an east bound freight wreck, injuring engineer M Kitz and fireman O Hogan. A west bound express falls into an eighty foot embankment, burning cars and killing one fireman and another passenger. Thirty two passengers seriously injured, eight fatally. Fourteen thoroughbred horses perish, including owners Lily Langtry and Fred Gebhardt, valued at 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont Jenyis
N. Y
Erie Railroad
Shoholt
M. Kitz
O. Hogan
Fred Long
Expiss
Alex Newman
Pssengers
Lily Langtry
Fred Gebhardt
Providence Floods Ravage City After Record Rainfall
A severe rainstorm drenched Providence Rhode Island causing widespread flooding. Westminster Street flooded with water running through buildings and a four story brick dry goods structure on Charles Street collapsed, blocking the street. Homes in South Providence flooded and residents sought upper floors as the city endured its heaviest rainfall in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Westminster Street
James C. Gail
Lewis Dimond
Charles Street
Randall
South
Collision of Erie Express and Freight-One Engine Killed
Rochester N Y Aug 14 At 1 80 clock a m the engine of the St Louis limited express on the Erie road left the track at East Corning through a mis placed switch It collided with the locomotive of a Lehigh Valley freight train on the east bound track The Erie locomotive turned over taking Wagheer Mysereau from under the engine dead The Lehigh Valley engineer was slightly injured Tracks were blocked until noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Rochester
St. Louis
Erie Road
East Corning
Lehigh Valley
Wagheer Mysereau
Ten Thousand at St Louis Grounds. Stand Collapse Injures
Nearly ten thousand watched the Browns and Athletics play in St. Louis. Afterward a grand stand section fell, causing excitement. one person seriously injured and about thirty lightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ohbio
St. Louis Grounds
Browns
Athletics
Ill workers return as unionized glass plants reopen
At midnight on August 14 the li factories controlled by the American Flint Glass Workers union resumed operation. About 6,000 ill workers since June 80 returned to work earning better wages since the union formed. Isaac Strauss, a French musician aged 83, has died. Keokuk fair grounds were raided by order of the mayor and a supply of eer confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrspuna
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Ios
Keokuk
Eer’ Confischtytt
Delegates Reach Washington for American Party Convention
Advance California delegation led by Ion P. D. Wigginton J M Bassett and Mr Grayson arrive in Washington for the American party convention to be held Tuesday New York Pennsylvania Illinois and California officials plan to attend with about 300 delegates expected Hawitt Low Blair Hearst Negley and others named as potential ticket heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ion
P. D. Wigginton
California
J. M. Bassett
Mr. Grayson
Oakland
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Hewitt
Low
Brooklyn
Blair
New Hampshire
Stanford and
Hearst
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Palmer
Michigan
Rusk
Wisconsin
Oglesby
Illinois
Gen
Negley
Tragedy in Shenandoah as Gallup murders and mob drags body
A Gallup family quarrel ends in Frank Gallup firing on F J Pino and fatally wounding him. A mob besieges the house, militia arrive, and Gallup shoots Militiamen Dave Campbell and Ivor Rice before being killed himself. His body is dragged through the streets with a rope. his wife and aged father-in-law are jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Iowa
Gallup
Samuel Gallup
Frank
Charles
Charlie
F. J. Pino
William Reinlg
Mr. Patterson
Frank Gallup
Pine
5Th Regiment
State Militia
Dave Campbell
Desperado
Campbell
I’. H. Winfrey
Rice
Morris Fletcher
Desperano
Qlorinda
Troops on Border Move Prompted by Outlaws and Indians
Two troops of the second cavalry at the Presidio and a detachment at Beneccia have marching orders from Washington. They will be sent to a point on the Mexican border in Arizona amid concerns over border ruffians and native tribes. The action follows nationwide indications of border unrest and Indian tensions in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Second Cavalry
Presidio
Beneccia
Washington
Arizona
Ten Thousand Fugitives in Yellow Fever Outbreak
Jacksonville reports three new yellow fever cases Edgar Davidson a railroad freight agent a Pablo chambermaid and Mrs Patrick Fallen wife of the jailor. Mrs McClelland dies as authorities burn garbage and destroy property to contain the fever with fumigation stations and widespread evacuations. A Charleston special notes an ill passenger Buckley traveling in a Pulman sleeper. Washington reports twenty one cases and three deaths to date.
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New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Edgar Davidson
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Pablo
Tuttle
Patrick Fallen
McClelland
Grand Union Hotel
McCormick
Hamilton
Way-Cross
Charleston
D. C
Buckley
Wassutxaton
Marine Hospital
Saratoga Race Results under Heavy Track Conditions
At Saratoga on August 14 the track remained heavy after rain. Five races produced uncertain outcomes with Minnie Palmer winning the first, Oarsman the second, Winwood the third, Amos the fourth, and Letretia the fifth in selling allowances. Times ranged from 1:11-2 to 1:56-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Minnie Palmer
Tessa IX
Jubal
Oarsman
Little Minnie
Banjo
Winwood
Hilda
Clara C
Amos
Perkins
James A
Letretia
Redstone
Bronzomarte
Baseball Scores From Western and National Leagues
Scores from Western Association and National League games on Sunday and Saturday. St Paul routed Chicago 13 to 3 while Milwaukee beat Des Moines. New York defeated Pittsburg 2 to 3 as Chicago edged Washington 4 to 1. Philadelphia topped Detroit 1 to 0 and Boston crushed Indianapolis 11 to 8. In other matches Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 6 to 5 and Louisville edged Baltimore 5 to 8. Kansas City beat Cleveland 6 to 5, Sioux City defeated Chicago 3 to 0, and St Louis beat Athletics 2 to 0. Abolition of fast trains draws protest from Kansas City and general public. Weather crop bulletin notes improved corn prospects in several states.
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Western Association
St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
Des Moines
National League
New York
Pittsburg
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Indianapolis
Ambiuyan Association
Cincinni Brooklyn
St. Louis
Athletics
Kansas City
Cleveland
Louisville
Baltimore
Davenport-Omahay
Minneapolis
Sioux City
S J. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Waslington
New England
Middle
South Atlantic
Ohio River
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Odell Ends Life After Partner Nelson Suicide Note
William Odell, partner of the young man Nelson who fatally shot himself two weeks earlier, killed himself this morning by hanging from a tree branch at Hanuimaan's creek. He left a note saying he has crossed the dark river to join his departed mate.
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SroxkaNe Falis
William Odell
Nelso
Hanuimaan’s Creek
Comratte
Frost and rain chill Iowa farmers as corn worries grow
A Cheely Delaware County report notes a slight frost on low grounds Saturday night amid unusually cool weather. Farmers fear for corn yields as wet conditions persist and harvesting stalls continue in this rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunuque
Iowa
Cheely
Delaware County
Avalanche to Resume Publication Under Old Management
Sauk Center August 14 The Avalanche will again publish at this site likely under its former management. Glyndon interests have inspected the outfit with a view to purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk Center
Avalanche
Glyndon
Doctor McKenzie Wins Big in Pool Rooms
Dr. Alex McKenzie, veterinary surgeon, created a sensation in Washington pool rooms by winning $15,000 and nearly bankrupting bookmakers. Previously a modest bettor, he now attracts crowds who back his selections, which he says come from his own judgment. The rooms ran short on cash to cash out all tickets by day’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alex McKenzie
Mills Bill May Restore Jobs At A T Stewart Mills
Albany Aug 14 The Mills bill is expected to restart operations at the A T Stewart woolen mills once the tariff on raw wool is addressed. In 1882 six large mills were shuttered due to higher material costs relative to English producers, leaving thousands unemployed. Judge Henry Hilton of Saratoga urged passage, hoping to resume operations once wool can be purchased as cheaply as in England.
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A. T. Stewart
Indiana
Blaine
Albany
England
Henry Hilton
Woodlawn Park
Saratoga
Bryce Arrives in Washington Seeks Letter of Acceptance
Calvin S. Bryce chairman of the national Democratic committee met with the president Col Lamont and Speaker Carlisle in Washington. He indicated the campaign letter of acceptance would be released this week, likely Thursday, as discussions included complaints about Postmaster Pearson of New York.
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Washington
Calvin S. Bryce
National Democratic Executive Committee
Col. Lamont
Carlisle
Pearson
New York
William Dickson
Democratic National Committee For
District of Columbia
Goodbye to Blaine on Homeward Journey
Thousands bid farewell as James G Blaine leaves New York on the New Haven rail line for Boston. His party includes Mrs Blaine Walker Blaine Miss Blaine Miss Dodge and Col Coppinger. He will address way stations from the observatory car on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James G. Blaine
New Haven
Hartford
Mrs. Blaine
Walker Blaine
Miss Blaine
Miss Dodge
Col. Coppinger
Boston
Blaine
Land Entry Rules for Foreign-Born: U S Land Policy
Henry N. Corr outlines rules on private entry and homestead rights for aliens, including how declaration of intention, naturalization, military discharge, and guardianship affect land purchases and patents. It covers heirs, minors, wives, and permanent residents in relation to public land laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interior Department
Sam
Henry N. Corr
Lactic acid causes rheumatism and cures advertised
An advertisement notes lactic acid in the blood causes rheumatic pains and touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure. It promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children and Shiloh’s remedies for croup diphtheria and catarrh, plus a loan notice from Avison Bros. & Seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Harden's Division Flop in Hurons July Convention
Wessington Springs Republican surveys J. W. Harden's stance on division and admission. In July 1887 Harden favored division but later delegates from Jerauld County cast votes via proxy for a broad pro division platform. The piece questions consistency and motives behind pursuing nominations and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
J. W. Harden
Huron
Warden
Jerauld County
Iluron
J. W. Karden
Maron
Jeratld
Lei Fress
Ion
Territory of Dakota Davison County Sheriff Sale Notice
Court action in Davison County Territory of Dakota directs sale of real property of Matilda Letcher and George Letcher to satisfy a judgment in favor of Charles H. Dillon and Harrison G. Preston. Sale set for September 10, 1883 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse door in Mitchell. Property described as west half section 22 township 1 north range 62 west. Amount due $799.47 plus costs and 7 percent interest from July 30 1858. Public sale to highest bidder for cash.
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George Leteher
Mitcinsnd
Matilda
Leret
George BE. Letcher
M.tehell
Spancheleld
Sheritoravison County
Foreclosure Notice in Davison County Minnesota Territory
The Territory of Dakota Davison County issues a foreclosure notice following a judgment against defendants for a mortgage on the SW quarter of section 30 in township 101 range 62 Davison County. The property will be sold at public auction at the Mitchell courthouse front door on August 25 at 10 AM to satisfy the judgment and costs.
Davison County Sheriff Sale Details in Dakota Territory
Notice of foreclosure sale issued by the Second Judicial District court of Davison County Dakota Territory. The property, described as the northwest quarter and west half of the southwest quarter of section 17, township 101, range 60, will be sold at the courthouse door in Mitchell on the nineteenth day of August 1888 at 11 o clock in the forenoon. Total judgment and costs amount to thirteen hundred twenty eight dollars and forty five cents with accruing interest and costs. Sheriff O. O. Standing and attorney Mizenrer note.
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Territory
Dakota
Davison
Lown
Siuiniel
Cakots
Mitchell
Wisou
Dilketu
Any
Piueberis
U. Ronaits
O. Lianourmiy
Gheri Uty
Tvison County
Dakota Territory
Territory of
Mitchell D. T
O. O. Standing Eld
D.A Mizenrer
Sheri Davison County
Plaintifs
Foreclosure Sale Notice Davison County Dakota Territory
Sheriff O. O. Stanchfield announces sale of Lot 15, Block 4, Rowley’s addition Mitchell, Davison County. By judgment in the case G I Armfiit vs Mrs Gustavus Clement et al, sale to satisfy $539.25 plus interest and costs. Real estate to be sold at Mitchell Court House front door on August 25 at 10 a.m. Dated Mitchell July 11, 1ASK. Attorney D A Mizenka for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory OF Dakota
Wid
Davison County
G.I. Armfiit
Gustavus
CO. Clement
Samuel J. Clement
Javus C
Texebner
Teaehner
W. G. Davison
O. O. Stanchield
Dakota Territory
Willsell
Miteheh
Davison
Territory of
Dakota
Rowley
Mitchell
Mitchell Oak
D. O. Stanchfield
D. A. Mizenka
Plaintitl
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promoted for Nervous and Blood Health
Advertised remedy claims to cure brain and heart diseases, insomnia, and debility by blood purification. Testimonials from Ienry Bacon of Xenia Ohio and J T Carzanett of Perry Alabama praise relief from nervous debility and heart trouble, while Dr M Maxstart of Louisville calls it a powerful alterative and blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ienry Bacon
Xenia
Ohio
J. TP
Carzanett, Perry, al
Davison County Sheriff Sale Of Mitchell Real Estate
Davison county sheriff will sell at public sale at the courthouse front door in Mitchell on Saturday August 18 1888 at 10 o clock in the forenoon the mortgaged premises described as Lot 2 in Block 8 in Mitchell Dakota Territory to satisfy a judgment and costs totaling 35475 with accrued interest. Warranted by Stancil Sheriff of Davison County and Winsor Mentzer attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Dakota Territory
County of
Territory of Dakota
Mitchell
Sule
Dik
Stancilplissd Sheri
Davison County
Winsor
Mitchell’s Best and Cheapest Stop At Creen Bros. Tea Room
Creen Bros offer Ladies Waiting Tea and Lunch Room connected with store and sheds in Mitchell. Prices to suit the times. Stop at their location on Gor Second and Lawler Streets for a triad and be convinced it is the best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Creen Bros
Gor
Second & Lawler Streets
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