McKinley Tariff Speech Draws Georgia Audience
At Avatsra Georgia the Chautauqua crowd heard Representative McKinley press protection over free trade. He argued a revenue tariff harms home industry and backed a broad protective system boosting American labor and factories. The Detroit leg followed with Thurman’s reception aboard the Picket on the St. Clair river with cheers and a short dinner before continuing to Port Huron.
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Avatsra
Chautauqua
McKinley
Washington
Georgia
Maj
Howard van Eppa
Messinley
Piedmont Society
United States
Alexander Smith
Isol
South
Pleasure and politics Harrison greeted by Toledo crowd
Gen. Harrison and party arrived in Toledo on the Wa bash a line at 5 p m. to an ovation from old soldiers and 1840 voters. A committee from Republican clubs met him and he dined at William Cummings home before a large evening parade of marching clubs.
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Toledo
Ohio
Harrison
Wabasha
William Cummings
Indiana
Destructive Maryland Cyclone And Flood Damage
A water spout and cyclone swept eastern Maryland causing major property damage and loss of life. Annapolis reports houses blown down and crafts capsized while Still Pond in Kent County reels from extensive destruction and multiple fatalities as reports flow in from steamers due to downed wires.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Annapolis
Bay
Still Pond
Kent County
Storm Flood Buries Bridges In Belair Ohio
August 23 report from Belair Ohio notes McMahon creek bridges and several houses swept away by the storm. St Clairville railroad, rebuilt after the freshet, is flooded again. Ohio River rising two feet per hour. Lowlands inundated residents shelter with neighbors as railroad communication ceases.
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Ohio
Bellair
McMahon Creek
St. Clairville
Rising Delaware Flood Forces Mills to Halt in Easton
Heavy rains across the area push the Lehigh and Delaware rivers above flood stages. The Delaware River climbs six feet, backing water on the Bushkill and shutting down canal navigation and new mills. Roads, foundations, and mills suffer as rivers rise rapidly.
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Easton
Souhoue
Lehigh River
Delaware
Cyclone Razes Orchards and Brick Works in Salem New Jersey
A cyclone passed over Salem New Jersey at 4 20 pm destroying the brick works and nearly all buildings. The funnel shaped whirlwind swept away barns and entire orchards and crops. County damage is estimated in the many thousands of dollars.
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Salem
N. J
Aug
Sypiana
Guenther
Homer City
Floods Sweep Towns as Rivers Rise Quickly
Across McKeesport and surrounding areas the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers surge, driving hundreds from homes while bridges wash out and property losses mount. Storms extend to Boston and Wilmington with heavy rainfall and possible fatalities. Damages in several counties exceed hundred thousand dollars as trains halt and towns brace for ongoing floods.
The President's Error to be Written by Blaine
Mr Blaine will contribute an article titled The Presidents Error in the September American Magazine. The piece will discuss tariff policy and reflect on political issues with emphasis on the current administration. Senator Edmunds declines to campaign citing health concerns rather than party considerations. Port Heron reports a forthcoming grand reception for Mr Hurman in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
American Magazine
New York
Republican National Committee
Port Heros
Miah
Hurmuan
Pensions Bill Cuts Sheridan Widow’s Pension
Senate committee on pensions reports favorably on Senator Farwell’s bill to grant General Sheridan’s widow a pension but amends the amount to 3500 dollars instead of 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
Farwell
Gen
Sheridan
President OKs Jackson public building bill
The president approved a bill authorizing a public building at Jackson Michigan and the Brazos River mouth improvement act in Texas became law without his signature.
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Washington
Jackson
Mich
Brazos River
Texas
Modus Viviendi Likely To Remain In Effect
Ottawa reports there was no surprise in the American Senate's rejection of the fishery treaty. The modus viviendi is expected to continue functioning. Mr. Robert Garrett's terms remain unchanged and no decision on progress is known yet.
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Ottawa
Senate
Robert Garrett
Embezzling Attorney Charged in Mandan Case
Grand jury indicts Thomas J. Mitchell an elder attorney and Mandan resident for embezzlement of 2326. He is an officer charged figure and cannot obtain bonds. Also mentions a $75,000 injury suit by Nellie Pierce in Chicago against the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City Railroad for injuries from being struck by trains.
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Maxpas
Duk
Thomas J. Mitchell
Mandan
Iun
Caicaco
Superior Court
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railroad Company
Nellie E. Pierce
Weathery exchange on a southern wind affair
A conversation notes a physician’s instruction to find where Linay receives the south wind. The resident states the south wind always blows here, though it currently blows from the north. A Native adds the wind’s direction may shift with movement, and jokes about returning “Once a Weel.”
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Linay
Harvest excursion draws hundreds to western points
Westward harvest tour by Manitoba railroad attracted several hundred travelers from St. Paul on Aug 23. Crops along the line exceed average yields and the railroad promotes distant settlement with four more excursions planned for Sept 11 29 Oct 9 and 23. Rates are under one cent per mile and tickets stay valid for thirty days with stopovers.
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St. Pau
Manitoba Railroad
Helena
Mont
Baseball scores and Thursday schedule across leagues
American Association results show St Louis 7 Brooklyn 0 and Kansas City 6 Baltimore 4. Western Association games include St Paul 7 Sioux City 2, Milwaukee 1 Omaha 4, Chicago Maroons 2 Kansas City 6. National League results list Indianapolis 8 Detroit 3. Thursday games: Omaha at Chicago, Kansas City at Milwaukee, Sioux City at Minneapolis, Des Moines at St Paul, New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Washington, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Detroit.
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American Association
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Baltmore
Western Association
St. Paul
Sioux City
Milwaukee
Omaha
Chicago
Minneapolis
Des Moines
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Indiannapolis
Pittsburg
Detroit
White Caps Plan Election Purge in Crawford County
The White Caps announce plans to purify the ballot in Crawford County Indiana. They threaten the English News editor to publish their demanded measures for the coming fall election.
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Crawford County
Enellish
Ind
White Caps
English News
Building Association Stock Tax Debate Reaches District Attorney
Washington August 28 The district attorney advised the assessor that stock in building associations can and should be taxed. If enforced the Equitable association alone will be liable for between 312000 and 14000 per year in taxes.
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Washington
Equitable Association
Two Steamers Collide Off Fort Point Sinking City of Chester
A foggy collision near Fort Point inside the Golden Gate sinks the City of Chester after departing at 9. The Oceanic from Hong Kong is safe. Merchants' Exchange reports fifteen drowned, details pending.
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San Francisco
Fort Point
Golden Gate
Oceanic
Hong Kong
City of
Chester
Merchants’ Exchange
Blooded horses struck by lightning kill herd in Wyoming
Cheyenne reports 18 blooded horses owned by George D. Rainsford were killed by a lightning strike last Friday. The animals valued at 20,000 were lost and Rainsford, nearby, was badly injured but is recovering. The news item notes follow-on incidents across the country including a broken rail derailment near Springfield and a vitriol spill at a navy yard, plus a large new brewery fire in Fort Wayne with heavy losses and low insurance.
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Thunderbolt
Cheyenne
Wyo
George D. Rainsford
Rainsford
Fort Waynek
Ind
Hermann Berghoff Brewing Company
Pittsburgh firm plans large beef slaughtering plants
A dressed beef supply company with a capital of 3,500,000 is to be formed in Pittsburgh to build large slaughtering houses and supply the home market with wholesome, properly butchered meat. Cleveland reports the thirty seventh annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science adjourned after officer elections. next meeting planned for Toronto in August.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Toronto
Standard Oil purchase talk and assorted notices
In Philadelphia August reports claim Standard Oil may buy the Chester oil works plant though no project exists. Also Philadelphia denies Pennsylvania railroad involvement in a proposed cross state line. Other wires report a Brooklyn bridge man suicide, Northwestern Breeders Summer Meeting opening with strong attendance, John Bright slowly recovering, and mixed editorials on General Harrison and Vice President Morton with party tactics discussed.
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Philadelphia
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Local County and City Officials Listed in Detail
The document lists county officers including County Clerk J. K. Smith and Register R. T. Robinson along with Auditor R. E. Prescott and other officials. It outlines state and city offices such as Mayor D. W. Ward, Treasurer Winslow Abbey, Police Justice, Clerk A. E. Hitchcock, and Marshal H. J. Molir, plus a Board of Education roster and numerous fraternal lodge and church affiliations with meeting details.
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Gifford
Asurer
John J
Deadwood
James Spencer
Huron
Young
Yankton
J. K. Smith
R.T. Robinson
D. Prescott
John McBride
J. N.crow
O. O
Kennett
B.M. Bennett
W. Adis
W. W. Gardner
John Cook
E. C. Malmsberry
T. F. Mentzer
D.W. Ward
Masonic Mall
E. K. Bracy
H. P
Rathman
Berard Commandry
K. Y
Masonic Wall
Singiser
E. C
J.C. McBride
Chanka Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
D. Martin
C. Ehner Miller
S. Ellsworth
W. A. Rogers
Hal
Cel
Mitchell
A.W. Daniels
V. G
L. Se
Ransom Relief Corps
Odd Fellows All
Allace
Stanchfield
Seamar
Windle
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Atlanta, GA
Judge Thurman
Michigan
Uwarrison
St. Clair
VFL
Thurman
Cross Point Club House
Senator Thurman
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St. Clair River
Port Huror
Pine Grove
Ilis
Taland
Mckeesport
Monongahela
Youhiogheny
Journal Press
Wilmington
Del
Ony
Leekout Mountain
Chattanooga
Twnh
Lookout Mountain
Allegheny
Madison
Zanesville
Bellaire, Zanesville and Cincinnati
Steubenville
Wheeling
Mann
Bellows Falls
Deaf Mutes’ Association
Horace Mann Day School
Edmunds
National Republican Committee
Building Association
Columbus
Columbus, Springfield and Cincinnati Railroad
Springfield
Navy Yard
J. J. Cooksey
Insatiable Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Chester Oil Works
Brooklyn Bridge
Northwestern Breeders
Curiaco
Northwestern Breeders Association
Washington Park
John Bright
Chicago Times
Legi P. Morton
People Et Cieftain
Buffalo Express
Peprice’s
Pakin
Cas
Price Baking Powder CO
General Directory
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Prasenger
Freight
Thratns Amilyic
Ditily
Fame
Yori
ST. Mary's Church
Protestant Episcopal
John. Babcock
Presbyterian
T. C. Meffarland
Methodist Episcopal
Rey
A.W. Adkinson
First Baptist
A. A. Brown
Catmnolig
Church of the‘Holy Family
George Sheehan
CG. Win
Wurrschmidt
Congregational Church
Mircuren W
C.T. U
Mitchell Weekly Capital
Turro
H. F. Cook
Hahnemann Medical College
B.S. Hann
J. F. Cooke
Burnett's Medical College
KR. A. Gunn
Burnett Medical College
Eestead
Ee Finnie
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