Lynching fears as mob confronts Alpena suspects in Cleveland
Cleveland dispatch reports a mob gathered at 6 30 this morning to reach the chained prisoners. Police held lines as the three Alpena men were placed on a gang plank and guarded. They were moved to the county jail by patrol wagon and will be escorted to Detroit to await further orders.
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Keveland
Ohio
Swig
Priss
Toeutral
Eveland
Blinky” Morgan
Johnnie Klin
No. 8
Olice
Hulligan
Raa
Hanley
Harrington
Hoehn
Morgan
Alpena
Klin
Ohio Penitentiary
Coughlin
McMunn
No. 3
Detroit
Cleveland
Michigan
Schmitt
Pena
Eavy
Blinky
Sparks Reassesses Land Case Rules In Bayne Entry
In Aberdeen Dakota Territory a dispute over the W H Bayne homestead entry prompts Secretary Sparks to reiterate that a commissioner cannot overturn a predecessor's final decision. The Bayne entry remains suspended pending proper proof of residence and new adjustments to satisfy land laws. In Philadelphia a race meeting drew about a thousand spectators but failed to deliver as Gossip Jr. and Harry Wilkes could not complete due to poor condition and even purse changes.
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Hington
Sparks
Lamar
W. H. Bayne
Town
Range
Aberdeen
Dak
Landet
Departe Bayne
Mestead
Essor
General Land
Bayne
Iladelpuia
Harry Wilkes
Gossip, Jr
Fidelity Swindle Prompts Bank Receiver in Lincoln
Lincoln Ohio July 1 David Armstrong named receiver of the defunct Fidelity National Bank and in charge of its affairs. Comptroller Trenholm says national banks owe public fiduciary duty and officers who betray trust must face government action to meet depositors’ claims. Joseph F. Larkin resigns Cincinnati National Bank presidency. Franklin Alton succeeds him.
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Lincoln
Ohio
David Armstrong
Fidelity” National Bank
Trenholm
Fidelity Bank
Joseph F. Larkin
Cincinnati National Bank
Franklin Alton
Alps Tourist Accident Kills One In Vienna
Vienna reports an alpine accident where a tourist was killed and another severely injured after plunging from a precipice. Dublin notes a private meeting of nationalists in the city council at Mr. Winstanly’s home, the former lord mayor.
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Vienna
Alps
Dublin
Winstanly
President Cleveland Named Godfather for Seventh Schiffer Son
Lake Wisconsin July 1 The seventh son born to Mr and Mrs C R Schiffer prompted a letter to President Cleveland asking him to sponsor the christening The president expressed pleasure to serve and named Hon James Bracklin to represent him The Bracklin is a friend of Postmaster General Vilas and may host the president if he visits Wisconsin next fall
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Rice Lake
Wis
C. R.schiffer
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland Schiffer
Schiffer
James Bracklin
Bracklin
Vilas
Wisconsin
Rowan County Feud Forces Mass Exodus in Moorgeap
July reports from Moorgeap Kentucky describe a violent Martins Tolliver feud driving law‑abiding residents to leave. About 500 men are armed, patrolling streets to keep peace as Telliver supporters vow to wipe out the town, creating a deadly, oppressive atmosphere.
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Telliver
Four of a Kind
Four of a Kind born in San Antonio Texas reports that Mrs Albert Fuegsl delivered two girl twins at 9 30 this morning and again at 10 00 the same day all premature at six months gestation Each baby was in a separate membrane with its own placenta One of the first two was dead at birth and the second died soon after The other two survived fifteen minutes
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San Antonia
Texas
Albert Fuegsl
Minister Shoots Himself by Accident at Home
Rev J W Har grave pastor of Congregational church accidentally shot himself in the right shoulder while shooting at a mark behind his residence on the river bank with a 22 calibre rifle. The bullet entered the front and was removed from the back. He is not thought to be in danger.
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Sr. Coup
J. W. Hargrave
Congregational Church
Abusing the Umpire After Roscoe Ipswich Game
Roscoe player E Mack and Ipswich man Sweitzer were brought by deputy Sheriff Jacobs on a Wolfe sworn warrant for abusing him after the Roscoe versus Ipswich baseball game on Tuesday. They pled guilty and were fined 5 dollars and costs.
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Roscoe
E. Mack
Sweitzer
Ipswich
Jacobs
Wolfe
Quakes in New Hampshire Shake Conconp Area
One of the most distinct shocks of earthquakes ever experienced in Conconp, New Hampshire, was felt at 5 09 this afternoon. Several distinct vibrations rattled crockery and windows and heavy buildings were perceptibly jarred.
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Conconp
N. H
The Crop Outlook for Hanson County
The Alexandria Herald reports countywide crop conditions with oats below average due to poor seed, early frost harming oats and corn in some areas, but corn planted early and well cultivated should be the largest and best yet. Wheat and rye show mixed results, flax is scarce, and overall county yields are expected to be excellent.
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Alexandria
Taylor
Pleasant
Edgerton
Sree
Hanson
Mrs Cleveland Glove Rule Rumor Debunked in London
A London-printed item claims Mrs. Cleveland bans glove removal at dinner and imposes etiquette, a claim labeled false with no basis. The piece satirically mocks supposed presidential courts and dismisses the alleged rule as unfounded, noting Washington ladies’ hands are not implicated.
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Wasu Hineton
Dispatch
Wine Office Court
Fleet Street
E. C. London
Cleveland
Republic of the West
Sam Ward
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
White House
London
The Weather and the Police in a Daring Bar Visit
A hot New York night finds two officers briefly lured into a bar by a drinks offer. The bartender detects a police justice inside and hatches a plan to keep the roundsman from entering. The roundsman, unaware, quietly enjoys his beer while the officers retreat in relief.
Land commissioner's orders blamed on subordinate clerk
The Globe notes that most objections to land commissioner Sparks arose from rulings drafted by a subordinate law clerk. The clerk, a Republican who has served for years, prepared disputed land case decisions which were then signed by Sparks in routine departmental proceedings.
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St. Paul Globe
Sparks
Globe
Washington
Change Needed to Remove Past Administration Relics
The passage argues that if Republicans held office no new cabinet member would differ from the administration, implying a competent Democrat would align with current policy. It claims retention of past administration relics harms national interests, and endorses Secretary Whitney's view that a broad change is essential.
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Whitney
Railroad survey rumor reaches Floyd township in Sanborn County
Floyd township reports a party of railroad surveyors, likely for Manitoba company, ran a survey last week from Iroquois through Floyd’s northwest corner crossing the Jim near Cornell post office at Rev. O. S Lutchins's, then to Woonsocket. If built on this route, the nearest point would be about fifteen miles away, disappointing Huron and Mitchell expectations.
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Sanborn County
Floyd Township
Manitoba Company
Iroquois
Jim
Cornell
One More Needed Duluth News Digest
A Duluth News item notes South Dakota has found an editor nearly as ponderous as Fargo's mayor. It suggests another such editor would spur talks of admitting Dakota into statehood under her sovereignty.
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Duluth
Dakota
South Dakota
Fargo
Washington Warblings and a New Clerk in the Capital
The piece notes the U S government carries no insurance on its buildings, cites fireproof status in major cities, and parallels private owners insuring. It then profiles a microscopist applicant with high marks in science and English, and introduces Michael Poore as the Nebraska editor turned new clerk to Major Poore, described as lively and open to public service.
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United States
Ashington
New York
Astors
Ben Perle
Poore
Duel Excommunication and Political Departures Across Nations
The archbishop of Cologne excommunicates Baron Solemacher for challenging Baron Schorlemer to a duel. Utah Republicans and Democrats refuse to engage with the Mormon community or send delegates. The North American Lutheran Synod warns members against archists socialists and affiliated workingmen’s societies. The Hungarian parliament to assemble in September. Of 413 districts 258 backed the government a 103 majority over 56 in 1884. Drought cripples crops around Chicago with no rain for months harming dairy and farming. A floor collapse at Concordia church Brockport NY injures about twenty, with Charles Schrader gravely injured possibly near death. Sioux Falls Argus Leader warns about codification act potentially altering original meaning. The paper urges careful constitutional review by the governor before enacting the law.
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Cologne
Baron Solemacher
Baron Schorlemer
Republican
Democratic Territorial
Utah
Lutheran Synod of North America
Chicago
Dupage County
Concordia
Brockport
N. Y
Charles Schrader
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Timber agent appointment mocks office seekers folly
Charles Frost of Dakota was named timber depreciation agent for the General Land Office at 1300 dollars yearly after a year and a half spent in the city seeking an office. The piece notes the futility of such waiting and the strain of the pursuit, while Dun & Co reports fewer failures but heavier liabilities in early year data.
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Charles ©. Frost
Dakota
General Land Office
Dun &Co
The Love of Money and Fakir Tricks Exposed
A confessional piece outlines how fakirs use avarice to swindle townsfolk with wheel games, liver invigorators, consumption cures, three card monte, and counterfeit money. It details a Wisconsin resort sting, a Rhode Island official's loss, and warns readers that many are duped by fake medicines and feigned tests. The narrative end condemns American gullibility to scams.
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Rhode Island
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Wisconsin
Illinois
Jim
Jack
Minerva the Master of Arts crowned by a Greek loving youth
A poetic burlesque tale recounts Minerva, queen of knowledge, choosing a clever suitor who can utter ice cream in Greek, rewarding the Master of Arts with her favor. The verse contrasts dons of Cambridge with her wit while ending in playful, mythic satire. The piece shifts to satirical headlines about California slang and eastern booms. A Palmer anecdote follows about a snake tale recounted by a stage driver and a Dakota conductor’s chase over fares.
Meanest Husband in Detroit Caught by Cigar Bill
A Detroit woman boasts of a shrewd domestic economy after tallying her husband’s cigar expense, forcing him to pay her weekly pin money equal to his fifty cent cigar habit. He capitulated for one week before switching to a clay pipe and cheaper tobacco, cutting her earnings to two cents a week.
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Detroit
Detroit Press
Jennie Bowman Avengeed by Hanged Man
In Lovuisians, July 1 Albert Parner a colored man was hanged at 6:30 am for the murder of Jennie Bowman a domestic in the house of A Y Johnson on April 23. The death penalty was carried out as Turner showed no fear before the drop and the body was cut down at 6:55 am.
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Lovuisianun
Albert Parner
Jtil
Turner
Cimo Fie
Jennie Bowman
A. Y. Johnson
Rain benefits crops as artesian well progresses
A much needed rain fell in Salem and county last night and this morning, improving crops except wheat which will not be as good as last year. Artesian well boring is progressing finely under Swan Bros. management.
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Salem
Swan Bros
Supreme court rules railroad crossing requires public necessity
St Paul July 1 The supreme court issued a key decision on railroad cross rights. It upheld Ramsey county court that Northern Pacific could not cross the Manitoba at Seventh Street by condemnation alone, saying crossing requires a proven public necessity to protect public access and avoid road control abuse. The court rejected referencing New York law and stated cross rights depend on public necessity.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
Northern Pacific
Ramsey County Court
Manitoba
Seventh Street
New York
Purcell Estate Report Shows Big Debts and Creditor Claims
In Cincinnati on July 1 Isaac J. Miller and Gustav Tafel filed a probate report for the Purcell estates. Receipts and disbursements since January 4, 1886 total 90 thousand dollars with 56 thousand paid to creditors and 16 thousand for expenses, leaving about 16 thousand on hand. Total debt stands at 3,729,331 with 3,196 proved claims, churches contributing 339,624 to indigent creditors.
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Cincinnati
Isaac J. Miller
Gustav Tafel
Purcell
John B
Father Edward Purcell
Henderson prison execution after baptism of Jim McElroy
Jim McElroy was hanged at noon in Henderson Kentucky after an hour of conversation with Rev. E N Bottomly of the African Methodist church who baptized him. McElroy remained steadfast in his claimed innocence while other ministers visited earlier. He had been convicted of murdering Walter Hart, his white employer, last September to enable robbery.
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Nenderson
Jim McElroy
E. N. Bottomly
African Methodist Church
McElroy
Walter Hart
Minneapolis & Pacific Survey Near Jamestown Move
The Minneapolis and Pacific survey from Forman, Sargent county is under way with crews at Wasa ten miles south of Sanborn. The route will cross the Northern Pacific between Eckleson and Spiritwood. Work has begun on the east end and talks of bringing the line to Jamestown continue if inducements are offered.
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Jamestown
Minneapolis & Pacific
Forman
Sargent County
Wasa
Sanborn
Northern Pacific
Eckleson
Spiritwood
Smallpox Alert In New York Kept At North Brother Island
An ambulance attended a Smith family on Forty-ninth Street and Beach Avenue due to smallpox. The mother and four children were moved to North Brother Island. Two children showed marked symptoms. The residence was fumigated and precautions taken.
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New York
Smith
Forty-ninth Street
Beach Avenue
North Brothers Island
West Point Appointments Made By President
Washington July 1 The President appointed Julius G C Conrad of this city and John M Palmer of Illinois cadets at large at West Point military academy Palmer is the grandson of the Governor of Illinois The President will have no more appointments to make to the academy until 1889 unless an unexpected vacancy occurs.
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Washington
Julius G. C. Conrad
John M. Palmer
Illinois
West Point Military Academy
Palmer
Pullman to Receive Italian Duke Title in Humbert Audience
London reports Private advices indicate George M. Pullman, famed for the palace car, will be made a duke by King Humbert during his upcoming visit to Italy next month. A special audience will confer the title.
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Caiiaco
London
George M. Pullman
Palace Car Fame
Italy
Humbert
Asiatic Cholera Feared Policeman Stricken in Detroit
A Detroit physician reports a policeman felled by a violent sickness on duty is likely suffering from Asiatic cholera. The patient is not expected to live.
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Detroit
Fire in Maprson home leaves woman dead
A fire in the residence of Mrs. Springer in Maprson occurred this morning. It was quickly extinguished but the woman living in the house was found dead, believed to have suffocated.
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Maprson
Deranged by Drink Sparks Family Tragedy in CuatTaan
CuatTaan New York July 1 John Wilson a laborer killed his wife and child this morning. Authorities say his mind was deranged from heavy drinking recently. Conrad Doll who murdered his wife and child with a hatchet near Canton Ohio has surrendered and claims intoxication.
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CuatTaan
N. Y
John Wilson
Conrad Doll
Canton
Ohio
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