Bomb on the Burlington targets trains in six foot pipe bomb found
Chicago August 15. Police suspect Burlington railway strikers or sympathizers planted a six foot gas pipe dynamite bomb on the Burlington road near the Sixteenth street viaduct. Officer Jewett found the device. Capt. O Donnell had it moved to police headquarters. Explosion would have wrecked property and possibly killed people.
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Cmicaco
Burlington Road
Jewett
Sixteenth Street
Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York Fire Loss
The Convent of the Sacred Heart at 128th Street and St Nicholas Ave in New York burned destroying most contents. Forty children forty nuns and visiting Sisters escaped safety. the library of 14 000 books was utterly destroyed with total losses estimated around 100 000 dollars, partly insured.
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New York
Evans
Great Limna-Chicago Crude Oil Pipe In Active Use
A crude oil line from Jutman Ohio to Chicago began delivering to South Chicago tanks at 8000 barrels per hour. The oil pumps through an eight inch pipe from Ohio 206 miles away for heating and will supply Minneapolis mills and Northwest factories.
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Chicago
Onicaco
Jutman
South Chicago
Ohio
Minneapolis
Northwest
Eruptions in Japan Buried Villages in Sand and Ash
Reports from Francisco dated August 15 describe volcanic activity in Japan with Kishizawa Akimoto and Ilosono villages in Il nokihara Mura covered by sand and ash. The village sites were toppled by the mountain, with unknown totals buried though one assumed survivor escaped.
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Francisco
Japan
Kishizawa
Akimoto
Ilosono
Ilnokihara Mura
New York Breweries formed from Clausen Flanagan partners
The Times reports consolidation of Jr. Clausen and Flanagan Nay & Co. breweries into the New York Breweries company, a stock corporation with mainly English capital. It is understood 34,000,000 was paid for the two breweries and their business.
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New York
the Times
Jr. Clausen
Flanagan, Nay & Co
New York Breweries Company
Mortuary Chapel Cost for Gen Logan Remains Disputed
The Herald reports Mrs Logan disputes rumors about the cost of the mortuary chapel for Gen Logan. She says the correct figure is about six thousand dollars, much lower than the circulated claim of about zero hundred dollars. The notice comes from Youngstown via Mrs Logan addressing the controversy.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Prohibition Campaign Moves in Nebraska Convention
The Prohibition state committee issues a manifesto urging supporters as thirty counties organize for the state convention in this city. It claims about 40,000 Prohibition votes will be cast in November.
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Prohibition
Nebraska
Omana
Neb
Prohibition State Committee
Friends of the Cause
Cheyennes May Sign the Treaty
Aug 15 Cheyenne agency official Axent Chesney says he cannot convene Indians tomorrow and that if the convention arrives nothing can be done to meet the date. He believes the Indians will sign the treaty. Aug 15 New York lawyer G W Carpenter of 18 Wall Street drowned after jumping from the steamship Arizona. he had brain trouble and was abroad for his health. The raft reached its journey's end at Erie Pain, South Brooklyn after a river voyage Saturday afternoon.
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Frrrer
Dak
Axent Chesney
Cheyenne Agency
Navy York
G. W. Carpenter
Wall Street
Arizona
New York
Jones
Erie Pain
Brooklyn
Foresters Parade in Chicago as Annual Event Draws Crowd
Foresters parade in Chicago drew a large crowd on August 13 as about $-in- line participated. In Mandan North Dakota rumors spread that a grand jury targets gamblers, who have largely fled the area.
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Foresters'’ Paredes
Chicago
Independent
Order of Foresters
Interesting Typewriting Contests At Canadian Shorthand Meet
At the seventh annual Canadian Shorthand convention in Toronto on August 15 a typewriting contest drew entrants from Canada and the United States. Miss Orr of New York won the gold medal and F McGurran of Salt Lake earned the silver. five minutes were allowed per contestant and scores reached up to 5,000 points with Miss Orr at 4,935.
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Toronto
Ont
Canada
United States
Miss Orr
New York
F. McGurran
Salt Lake
Miss McManus
Grant
F. W. Osborne
Rochester
Mr. McGurran
Fever and Panic Grip Jacksonville as Outbreak Spreads
On August 1 Jacksonville faces fever panic with residents fleeing via Atlanta as disruption widens. Banks suspend withdrawals under sixty day rule. police bolster presence but cannot shield all. Five artillery pieces open fire to fight fever while 1,500 plus residents depart St Augustine amid sparse reports. US court clerks ordered to move to Dallas for quarantine.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
Florida Savings Bank
St. Augustine
United States Court
Walter
Alarm Flares as Yellow Fever Strikes Florida Cities
Reports from Tampa mention four suspicious illness cases and three yellow fever cases in the house where Waterman died. Additional cases appear at Plant City and Manatee as Jacksonville and New Orleans tighten quarantines. The Savannah Benevolent Association contributes $1000 to aid Jacksonville victims.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Waterman
Recogent Plant City
Manatee
Sir Anoustine
Typhoid Fever Reported in Bristol
One new typhoid case in Bristol raises total to eighty three. Officials report the sick are progressing well and are being cared for as of yesterday with ongoing monitoring and response.
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Providence
Bristol
Boulanger Returns to Paris After Tour
General Boulanger has returned to Paris from his tour. A magistrate ordered the release of Professor Perrin, 19, held on charges of attempting to shoot the general during a political conflict. Perrin reportedly fired in self defense after being attacked by Bow langer partisans.
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Boulanger
Paris
Gen. Boulanger
Jean d*? Angely
Perrin
Gen Boulanger
Perriz
Bowlanger
Forger Suspected in Parnell Letters Mystery
Rumor ties the Parnell letters to a forger connected with the Edinburgh suit. Irish leaders say documents sent by Patrick Egan reveal new light on the case. Parnell asserts he knows the author and can confront him when desired.
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Marnell
Loxpays
Parnell
Edinburgh
Patrick Egan
War Movements In India Report Troop Movements
The Indian government learns that a reinforced Tibetan force of 3 000 troops holds Jeloplin Pass. A British force of 1 500 with four mount guns is moving to attack and dislodge them.
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Loxpox
Jelopln Passa
Parnell Libel Suit Postponed to November
The case against Charles Stewart Parnell is delayed until October with a trial likely in November. The Times libel suit will be pressed with possible speed, Freeman's Journal reports from Dublin.
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Parnell
Tlosnos
Anis Scotel
Oath Ang 15,-M.itrovo intrigues Russia interests
Fragmentary text describes political intrigue amid Russian interests and a nondescript oath or commitment. No clear events, dates, or persons are readable.
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M.itrovo
Sterto Heumunia
Monument to De Neonspaper Men Founders at Cerbeli
A monument is urged at Cerbeli to honor the Gialignatus brothers, founders of Gialignani's Théssenyer, in recognition of their philanthropic efforts.
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de Neonspaper
Ang
Cerbeli
Gialignatus
Gialignani
Théssenyer
Anniversary of Chateworth disaster forms survivors society
One year after the Chateworth disaster survivors gathered to establish a permanent society for the survivors. They plan to meet again soon to continue commemoration and aid efforts.
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Psonis
His
Chateworth
LE Worth Surevivors
Coke price rise forecast to 1.40 per ton within days
Pittsburgh Aug. 16 Coke held Ameibi ne and formed a to protect themsu The report predicts a price increase to 1.40 per ton within a few days as market conditions change in western industry.
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Pittsaorg
Pike County War Reignites Hatfield McCoy Feud Clash
In Pike County Kentucky a renewed feud between the Hatfields and McCoys erupts near Dever and Bettendorf. Three Hatfields are killed and two wounded while three McCoys are slightly hurt as fighting subsides. Frank Phillips, sought by West Virginians, evades capture amid ongoing hostilities. Authorities warn more clashes may follow as both sides mobilize.
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Catletaburg
Pike County
Frank Phillips
Eberist
West
Ife
Alexander
Phillips
Huatfields
McVoys
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Trust Bill Debate
In Washington on Aug 15 Senator Reagan introduced a bill to define trusts and punish those involved, asking referral to the judiciary committee. Senator Sherman urged tying any such legislation to revenue laws, directing it to the finances committee. In the House, Missouri's Mr. O Neill rejected a Washington paper's claim that Cherokee freedmen relief efforts were tied to a Turner bargain, calling it a complete lie.
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Reagan
Committee On Judiciary
Sherman
Congress
Committee On Finances
House
O'Neill
Missouri
J. Milton Turner
Turner
Indianapolis
Breadstuffs Exports Decline in July and Year to Date
WALSINGTON August 15 Breadstuffs exports for July amounted to 7 881 74 dollars, down from 15 759 219 last year. For the seven months ended July 31 exports totaled 57 087 272, compared with 100 418 048 in the same period of 1887.
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Walsington
Campaign Openings Set By Democrats And Republicans In Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 15 Democrats and Republicans plan simultaneous campaign openings in Indiana between August 15 and September 1. Ex Senator McDonald prepares a tariff focused address for the Democrats. Ex Governor Porter drafts the Republican speech.
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Indianapolis
McDonald
Porter
Mrs James Turns Over Republican Ballot in Hyde County
Aug 13 report says Mrs James wife of Hyde County treasurer turned over a written can to Republicans here. M G Simon chairman of the Democratic Central committee of nty has controlled politically. H chairman of the Republican IL committee and consequently the ns in the county for two years run.
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Highmore
Dak
James
Hyde County
M. G. Simon
Democratic Central Committee of
Nty
Republican IL Committee
American party National Convention Opens in Grand Army Hall
The American party national convention opened in Washington at Grand Army hall at 1 p.m. Delegates from over a dozen states were present and P. D. Wigginton of California was elected temporary chairman. A credentials committee was named and the body recessed until 4 p.m.
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Washington
Grand Army Hall
P. D. Wigginton
California
Harrison completes acceptance letter for 1892 campaign
Gen. Harrison finished writing his letter of acceptance over four days. It will not be released publicly until his return from a recreation trip planned for next week. He is expected to be away about two weeks from New York City.
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Morrison
New York
the Tribune
Indianapolis
Harrison
Fever Postpones Second District Democratic Convention
Jacksonville reports that the Democratic congressional convention for the Second district, planned for August 10 in Orlando, is indefinitely postponed due to yellow fever fears.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Orlando
Gen Harrison to visit Middle Bass Island on Erie
From roLis dated Aug 15 Gen Harrison with companions plans a trip around Aug 26 to Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie near Put In Bay to enjoy a quiet retreat. In Indianapolis on Aug 16 Colored Knights Templar from Chicago stopped to pay respects to Gen Harrison with no speeches.
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roLis
Gen. Harrison
Middle Bass Island
Lake Erie
Put-In-Bay
Indianapolis
Godfrey Commandery
Colored Knights Templar of
Chicago
Louisville
Harrison
Diary and theft notes reveal archival holdings and defalcation
On August 13 Oneen Vic reports Frederick's diary passed to his consort as private property and notes on military subjects sent to state archives. In MonNness the firm Benjamin Mac Pherson & Co. uncovers that bookkeeper Rose, once presumed to have committed suicide, defrauded about $20,000.
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Oneen Vic
Frederick
MonNness
Benjamin MacPherson & Co
Rose
Thurman says West sees Democrats strong. forecasts wins
Allen W. Thurman son of the Democratic vice presidential candidate returns from California and reports warm Republican leaders’ support for his father. He notes immigration and Chinese policy as issues, praises tariff positions, and predicts Democratic gains in Indiana and Minnesota, while Illinois and Colorado show mixed prospects.
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Allen W. Thurman
California
Pacific Coast
United Press
Safa Ie
Republican
Colorado
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Destructive Fires Hit Peoria Mitchell and Stanton
Peoria Ills August 18 Elevator A leased to the Peoria and Peking Union Railroad burned as $90 000 structure doomed to destruction adjacent buildings endangered waterworks suffered pump explosions leaving only two pumps to supply the city. Mitchell Dak August 15 the pork packing house of Joseph Roster burned with losses around 13 000 and stock losses 2 000 to 3 000 with 9 200 insurance. Stanton Montgomery county August 15 a major fire destroyed much of the town’s business section with losses near 30 000.
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Peoria, Ills
Peoria and Peking Union Railroad Company
Mitchell
Joseph Roster
State Street
Chicago
Stanton
Devil winds lash White Mountains with Mount Washington hurricane
A Bethlehem New Hampshire special reports forty eight hours of violent storm damage across the White mountains. Severe wind and swollen streams accompany the storm as Mount Washington records near a hundred mile an hour gust and very low temperatures. The storm ranks among the harshest in years.
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New York
Herald
Bethlehem
N. H
White Mountains
Mount Washington
Indian trouble on Skeena dwindles with guards on fort
Reports from Victorious British Columbia say the Kilwaycools siege tale is unfounded. At Hudson's Bay fort civilians remain unhurt as guards patrol nightly and all weapons stay loaded. In Michigan two newspaper men lost at Burt Lake are identified as L Morey of the Minneapolis News and S W Bell of North Adat.
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Cneboygan
Mich
Burt Lake
L. Morey
Minneapontd
S. W. Bell
North Adat
Trench Collapse in Dakota Rescue Late August
John Olson was buried by a cave-in in a fifteen foot trench at Forks Dakota. Rescue crews worked ten minutes to reach him and he was brought to the surface partially unconscious. Doctors believe he will recover.
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Graup Forks
Dak
John Olson
Funeral service for Lawrence Jerome in Sharox Conn
A brief funeral was conducted for Lawrence Jerome in Sharox Conn with Rev. George Ruminy of Christchurch officiating. The remains will be moved to New York at two o'clock and the funeral is planned for morning at the Church of the Ascension on Eleventh Street and Fifth Avenue.
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Sharox
Conn
Lawrence Jerome
George Ruminy
Christchurch
New York
Church of the Assension
Eleventh Street
Fifth Avente
Importation of Foreign Labor to the West
Over 200 skilled workers mainly in iron and steel trades traveled through PittsourG by Pennsylvania railroad, en route to western cities for promised positions after sailing from England. They arrived in Philadelphia aboard the steamship Ohio.
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Pittsourg
Pennsylvania
England
Philadelphia
Ohio
Ossippee Arrives at Halifax as Gulf of St. Lawrence Protection Planned
The U S man of war Ossippee from Newport Rhode Island arrived at Halifax Aug 16 with Galena and Yantle close behind. They will stay two days then head to the Gulf of St Lawrence to protect American fishermen. Cardinal Gibbons Visits Cleveland on Church Business. The Dark Secret is Prosperous reports 1400 miles out last Friday. An embezzlement indictment is filed against Attorney Thomas J Mitchell in Mandan North Dakota. Nellie Pierce sues the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City Railroad for 75000 over injuries from being run over by a train.
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N.S
United States
Newport
R. I
Ihe
Galena
Yantle
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Mannan
Cuscaco
Superior
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railroad Company
Nellie Kk
Pierce
Ron
Bey
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Military Institute
West Point
Nunic
C.D. Warring
H. D
Peck
Pat
Broadway
Cor
Ith. St
New York
Ensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Roy
David M. Greene
San Francisco
Texas
New York Sun
Tue Curiaco Daily News
Tue Daily News
Curiaco Daily News
Daily News price list promo for farmers
Sold by all newsdealers at one cent per copy, 3.00 per year, or 25 cents per month. Every farmer ran the cost of the old time weekly. Address VICTOR F. LAWSON, Publisits: Tur Daily News, Chicago six cents per week. Mailed, postage paid, for can now, have his daily paper at little more.
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Tue Daily News
Associated Press
Association
Daily News
Independent
Tur Daily News
West
Associated Pisce
Chicago Associated Press
Curiaco Daily News
Victor F. Lawson
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