Algerian Jugglers Draw Crowds at Paris Exposition
Mary Brennan reports on a Paris Exposition act featuring Algerian jugglers. The performers, known as Ayssoua, entertain Esplanade des Invalides with terrifying feats, including snake handling, eye-streaking stunts, and live scorpion acts, in a baroque, barbaric setting. The display attracts Parisian elites despite gruesome acts and high admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel Dence
Paris
Esplanade Des Loyalidea
Ayssoua
Peyson
France
Countess de Pourlates
Princesse de Sagan
Madame de Noirot
Cuticura Remedies Praised For Skin Disease Cures
A testimonial from Hogansburgh New York and endorsements from Broad Brook Connecticut describe Cuticura Remedies curing severe skin diseases. Cases include a year and a half old boy with facial sores clearing after Cuticura Solvent and Wash, and a woman with eczema-like lesions claiming relief after four months of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara A. Frederick
Broad Brook
Conn
Obnoxious Intruders Stir Kappa Village Scandal
Bloomington August 1 reports say two Bloomington women aroused village scandal by visiting Kappa Woodford county and breaking into a schoolhouse. A mob attacked them with eggs vegetables and stones and warned they would be tarred and feathered if they returned. Two men who met the women have fled into the woods and are not yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ills
Kappa
Woodford County
Boke
Kappi
Othe Woods
Escapee Billings Arrives at Waterloo From Gary Case
M E Billings, alleged fugitive from justice, reached Waterloo Louisiana on August 1. He visited the court clerk for a bail-bond copy to enable surrender if Dakota reports bring trouble over a prior case. He claimed a $12000 judgment in court against an attorney’s son and said Crum arrested him for perjury during warrant swearing. He planned to return home after settling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wateiiloo
M. E. Billings
Gary
D. T
Dakota
Kingsley
Iervey
Crum
Billugs
Fire attack on boarding house at Duquesne
Fire bugs attempted to burn Albert Smith's carding house in Duquesne early yesterday. A watchman on duty stopped the group after they fled. Investigators found plans to burn the house, a boarding place for non union workers at Duquesne Steel works, with warnings issued to the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vug
Albert Smith
Duquesne
Duquesne Steel Works
Will Remember His First Ride
Patrick Crosby, held since May 9 for the murder of Thomas Murray and his mother at Argentine, was discharged yesterday. The evidence was insufficient to prove guilt. Crosby, 23, had never been beyond twenty miles from home and his discharge followed a brief town circuit before he started for home satisfied with the world.
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Patrick Crosby
Thomas Murray
Argentine
Crosby
Trial of Nelie Bilwell Withdrawn in Waldron Case
In Haartives Michigan the adultery trial of Nelie Bilwell was withdrawn after she accompanied C W Waldron when he absconded with Waldron bank funds last fall. Waldron later crossed the Atlantic and Bilwell’s charges were dropped as she now lives with her husband.
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Waldron
Haartives, Mich
Aug
Mra Nelie Bilwell
C. W. Waldron
Waldron Bank
Atlantic
Mia Waldron
Kidnapped Heiress Brother Arrest Shocks Brooklyn
Arthur Kay aged 12 was arrested in Brooklyn on kidnapping charges involving his 8 year old brother. The infant was taken from his father's Norwich NY home to visit his mother in Brooklyn. The 3 year old is claimed heir to a Norwich estate valued at $1,000,000.
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New York
Arthur Kay
Brooklyn
Norwich
Prospective Wedding Postponed After Fatal Shooting
In Monte, Alabama, Aug L Henry Boyce a carpenter was shot and killed yesterday morning by Walton Williams. The men had a dispute over divorce terms. Williams had agreed to allow Mrs Williams to marry Boyce but changed his mind and killed the rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrte
Ala
Henry Boyce
Walton Wiliams
Mr. Williams Williams
Mre. Williams
Boyce
Brutal Desertion Punishment Reported Near Ensenada
Two Mexican soldiers who deserted from an army post at Ensenada were captured fifty miles away tied to horses and forced to walk back to Ensenada. Both men died soon after the harsh march, the report from San Digno states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Digno
Cal
Ensada
Mexico
Absconding Nevada Bank Teller Arrested in Victoria
Willam Ross, the Nevada bank teller who fled with about 100000 dollars, was captured in Victoria British Columbia and a portion of the stolen funds has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Aug
Willam Ross
Nevada Bank
Victoria
B C
Graveyard Plant Theft Suspect Captured in Ile Carni Haar
Police report plants were stolen from graveyard flower beds in Ile Carni Haar. Large, valuable specimens reportedly removed with wagons, prompting an investigation into the Pearsons who are unknown to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carni Haar
Ile
Pearsons
Ives and Stayner Obtain New Writ in Detention Case
New York reports Ives and Stayner have secured another writ of habeas corpus to show cause why they are detained in Ludlow Street jail. The writ requests transfer or review of their confinement and continues legal action against their detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Stayner
New York
Srayner
Ludlow Street
Laying for Them Termed Tricky Town Chase
A Jacksonville police chase ended with a failed attempt to reach Chicago and Alton Street. two men eluded officers after a pursuit, while locals ridiculed the robbers for their bungling escape.
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Jacksonville
Ila
Chicago
Alton Street
Abe
Boston Shoe Firm E. A. H. Bacheller & Co Fails
The Boston shoemaker E. A. H Bacheller & Co. collapsed in a failure estimated at 1 250 000 with nominal assets about the same. The firm employed 1100 workers, sold 12 000 pairs daily mainly to the west and south, and held large leather orders in New York. Strike troubles with the K of L are blamed in part and an arrangement to resume business is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
E. & A. H Bacheller & Co
K. of L
Fisherman Marries Widow With Eight Children In Dakota
Carl Berow of Frontress Lake, near this city, wed a widow with eight children after eight days. He disappeared shortly after the marriage, with local belief he fled from the large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatena
Dia
Carl Berow
Frontress Lake
Dakota
Berow
Yorktown Gun Tests Declared Complete Success
Washington reports that letters from officers aboard the vessel during last Monday's trip say the gun tests are a complete success. The result is particularly gratifying with only a few panes of glass broken. Yorktown is the first of the new vessels to pass a satisfactory test.
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Washington City
Yorktown
Navy Department
Australia and England Lightweights Clash in San Francisco
Billy Murphy and Frank Murphy fought an exhausting twenty seven round bout at the Athletic Club in San Francisco. The match ended with a draw not acknowledged by the club after an extended stalemate. Billy Murphy suffered a fracture of the left radius while Frank Murphy showed swelling and lumps but no fracture according to the doctor.
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San Francisco
Aug
Billy Murphy
Australia
Frank Murphy
England
Athletic Club
Eya Bully Murphy
Earnings of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway Rise
Boston August 1 The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad reports June gross earnings of 3 109 207 up 155 427 from last June net earnings 842 861 up 437 761 For January to June 8 gross 11 907 07 up 1 966 811 and net 8 822 254 up 2 528 823 Additional June and January to June gains from properties not included bring gross 82 949 and net 46 550 for June and 824 481 gross and 611 533 net increases for January to June 90.
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C. IB
Boston
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Transcontinental and CPR agree on Pacific traffic differentials
The Transcontinental association reached a three month agreement on Canadian Pacific differentials. Pacific coast traffic rates will drop from 25 to 30 percent while Southern Pacific concession narrowed from about 50 percent to the new figures.
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CurraGco
Aug
Transcontinental Association
Southern Pacific
Iowa Grand Army Plans Milwaukee Route
A Des Moines and central Iowa committee of the Grand Army of the Republic met to choose a route to the Milwaukee encampment. They telegraphed Department Commander Smith asking him to recall the circular urging soldiers not to attend Milwaukee, reflecting a growing belief the boycott was ill advised.
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Iowa
Grand Army
Das Mornes
A. R
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Smith
Lowa
Jilted lover tragedy ends in double shooting and suicide
Eva Adkins, 17, planned marriage to Raymond Bierce but eloped with Neil Hubbs. In California the wedding party confrontation led to Bierce fatally shooting himself after a gun battle with Hubbs who was wounded and overpowered Bierce. Mrs Hubbs was severely wounded.
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Cutoo
Cal
Eva Adkins
Raymond Bierce
San Francisco
Neil Hubbs
Bierce
Miss Adkins
Hubbe
Hubb
Hubbs
Call for Vigilance in Nepraska City on Horse Theft
In Nepraska City Nebraska during the last months horse stealing has risen to a level prompting a revival of the old vigilance committees that dissolved twenty years ago. The most interested citizens urge action to curb the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Nepraska City
Neb
Aug
Reappears in Des Moines After Gary Custody Escape
M E Billings, who vanished from Gary under perjury charges while in custody, appeared in Des Moines last night. He checked into a hotel, ate supper, then disappeared again. Reporters could not locate him despite efforts. it is suspected he left town early.
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M. E. Billings
Des Mores
Gary
C. T
Finsm
Mit
Fisheries Commission Fish Plantings Across States
The United States fish commission reports extensive yearlong stocking across Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Kentucky Missouri Nebraska Michigan and western waters. Millions of yearling trout fry shad and other species were distributed to state commissions and public waters from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Roosevalt
Hatton
Yorktown
Whitney
Washington City
United States Fish Commission
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
Mississippi Valley
Michigan
Northville
Midh
Wytheville
Lluna
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Lake Superior
Duluth
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New York
Commission
Alpena
Lakea
Sandusky, Alpena
Lake Suenor
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Idaho
Washington Territory
Oregon
Minnesota
Illinois
Narragansett Bay
North Atlantic Coast
Hudson River
Delaware Bay
Chesapeake Bay
South Atlantic Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Re-Rating Pension Commission Reports Limited Discoveries
The Commission on Re-Rating in Washington reports no sensational findings after examining Dec 1843 through May 1889 pension reissues. Most cases show small increases. some original sixties adjudications yield large totals. The panel plans to seek discharge after presenting current results and notes Black and Tanner followed identical re-rating practices.
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Washington City
Aug
Gen. Black
Tanner
Black
Whitney denies presidential candidacy rumor
In a note published by Wassmoton Orry of the New York Star, former Secretary Whitney states he is not a candidate for the presidency or any other nomination. He says he will support the best Democratic man and rejects the circulating newspaper claim as absurd.
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Wassmoton Orry
Ang. L
The
New York Star
Antem
Washington
Democratic Party
Bonora
Wincram O
Whitney
Roosevelt Denies Allegations of Dirty Deals in New York Race
In response to an editorial from The Pat, Mr. Roose velt declares he used legitimate and honorable means in the New York mayoralty contest. He denies any involvement in deals, asserts such claims are false, and rejects accusations of civil service law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassington City
Aug
Roosevelt
Pat
New York
Pushing engine crash near Oxford leaves up to fourteen dead or injured
A Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway pushing locomotive ran wild colliding with a fast passenger train at Ogleton two miles east of Oxford. Fireman Lee and Baggagemaster Shields were killed and a Mr. Dady died later. Engineer Dougherty and Fireman Brennan were severely hurt. Seven injured were rushed to Hamilton by a relief train. The final casualty count is believed to be twelve to fourteen.
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D. Concinnaati
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Ogleton
Oxford
Lee
Shields
Dady
Dougherty
Brennan
Hamilton
Food for Streator Minera arrives with Lawler
A train loaded with food for destitute miners in Streator Illinois arrived yesterday led by Congressman Lawler. Two thousand people greeted the train and a public meeting followed with addresses by Lawler and others. The condition of many poor families is serious though no actual suffering has been reported yet. some thrifty residents have saved money while others rely on gardens for vegetables but relief is needed to avert worsening hunger.
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Streator
Congressman Lawler
Lawler
Dunger
Notable Dinners and Distress Mark Turbulent Times
A presidential dinner at Senator Davis’s Deer Park cottage and Cardinal Gibbons attends. Reports say a capitalist syndicate plans to buy St. Louis grain elevator properties. Ex president Cleveland backs New York world’s fair effort. A whaling ship wreck leaves 25 dead. A circus incident injures show Indians. A Chicago man shot by accident after a spree. A Polish Jew in Chicago commits suicide over depreciated property. Marietta College mourns Prof John Kendrick aged 80. Boulangist paper claims election fraud. OK cattleman Henry Jones killed after marshal confrontation. A Pittsfield swindle leaves a $1,500 note resold. Chicago coal-yard burglary ends with empty safe. George F Hyde killed by train near Bergen tunnel. Batchelor boot and shoe firm in Boston assigns. Desperado Rubo Burrows fortified in Alabama. rewards offered. Johnstown flood survivor Mary Johnson carts belongings to Cleveland en route to Lansing with help from a Michigan merchant.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Senator Davis
Deer Park
St. Louis
J C. Hall
Indianapolis
Cleveland
New York
Arctic Ocean
Foropaugh
John Kendrick
Marietta College
Ohio
Branley Matthews
Hayes
Salmon P Chase
Marietta
Paria
Boulanger
Marshal Simmons
Henry Jones
Lexington
Oklahoma
Jones
Marshl
Pittsfield
Isis
Wiow
Chicago
George F Hyde
Madison
Wis
Balvation Army
Northern
New Jersey
Bergen Tunnel
E. and
A. H. Batchelor
Boston
Rubo Burrows
Guinn
Ala
Jamar County
Alabama
Rowards
Mary Johnson
Johnstown
Lansing
Mich
Webber
Michigan
Bratnal Murder in Wisconsin Reported
Janesville Wisconsin July 8 Jonabella Royson an 80 year old resident of Ed iton was found dead at 10 yesterday morning on her bed with a broken neck and discolored throat clothing torn and a broken chest in her room money missing and the scene indicates robbery murder though no clear clue yet as to the assailant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Janesville
Wis
Jonabella Royson
Editon
Railroads Cut Passenger Rates Across Major Lines
Four rail systems Cuicana Louisville New Albany and Chicago and Chicago and Western Illinois roads announced a 40 percent cut in passenger fares to align with Pennsylvania lines on Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati routes. The reduction takes effect after Friday across all lines.
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Cuicana
Louisville
New Ibany
Chicago
Chicago and
Tern
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Boy Confesses To Matched Murders In Iowa
Mason City Iowa July 27 Young Willie Elkins 11 years old confesses to killing his father with a rifle as he slept and beating his mother to death with a club in their bed. Some think the child is shielding another person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Crry
Weeley Elkins
Elea
Baltimore and Ohio cuts Mount Clare shop hours
The Baltimore and Ohio reduced the riring time for about half the Mount Clare shop force from ten to eight hours a day. Skilled workmen now earn $10.80 per week, leaving income around $85.40 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt Tuoney
Baltimore and Ohio
Glass Works Burned at Kokomo
Three departments of the Diamond plate glass works at Omo Indiana burned. The fire destroyed four acres of the plant and forced the closure of portions of the works while firefighters saved the remainder.
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Kokomo
Indiana Potis
Omo
Ind
Mills Meld Up Ang J At the Re
The fragmentary OCR mentions Mills and Meld Up with Ang J, appears to report on a re event or meeting. No clear entities or outcomes are readable.
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Ts Mills
Meld Up
Ory
Ang. J
Trotting Pacing Stars Shine in Detroit Merchants Stake Racing
Detroit July reports the Merchants stake of 10000 for free for all with fifteen entries and eleven starters. Hendryx the gray horse from Duwagia wins all three heats as crowds watch major purses. Gene Smith defeats Rosaline Wilkes in a $2000 race amid drugging controversy and deputies. Kit Curry and Roy Wilkes post fast times in multiple heats at the Detroit Driving Club meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Johnston
Maude
Jem Smith
John L. Detroit
Mich
Detroit Driving Club
Merchants
Hendryx
Duwagia
Gene Smith
Rosaline Wilkes
Smith
Wedneyaday
Wilkes
Pac Gossip Jr
Hoy Wilkes
Roy Wilkes
Rob Doble
Kit Curry
Nuva
John
Father John
Chicago
West Side Course
Chase Hungee
St Nick
Hanselle
Dance
Miss Howard
Aula
Pacu
Minn
Kidnap
Jockey Maul
Oarsman
Wilhe M
Castaway
Laura Davidson
West Siie
Billy Pinkerton
Cl tPord
Corrigan
Tom Swauns
Ephin
St Paul
Batarisy Castilhan
Lotion
Miss Bolla
Broney Montgomery
Sallie Hogan
National Rowing Regatta Opens as Orry Wakes July 27
National rowing regatta kicks off with opening ceremonies in wakes Orry on July 27. Local crews from several clubs are expected to compete in preliminary heats across multiple events.
Boat accident near Wing Dam endangers two men
Two men outing near Wing Dam encounter a sudden water spout as a large lake erupts from the water. The event spooks bystanders and causes minor injuries while authorities assume the incident involved a quarrying hoax or mischief with no lasting harm.
Look Out for Cholera Waguine Beonie Plant
A fragmented notice promotes a herbal remedy named Look Out for Cholera Waguine Beonie Plant and Intallishie Sperific for diarrhoea and cholera morbus. It hints at timing and usefulness for children but the text is garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waguine
Beonie
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Cuticura Benedies
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Billings Gives Himself UP
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Uncle Sam's Fish Commission
Commission On Re-Rating
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Streator Minera
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Coubonde
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Riddleman
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Kern
Fireng
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Mome
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Busie Waiton
Brown Hal
Roy Wilka
Sr. Pac
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Miss Bolle
St. Leger
Bidgelight
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Ta B.C
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Soul
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Iroquoia B.C. Cifrage
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Nautilus Rot
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St Paul Ibn BK
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Wing Dam
Royan Aking Uer Cp
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Troy
Rizona
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Raix
Abington
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Art Toli Company
Selim H. Peabody
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Pustorfl. B
Dr Bell
Dr. Bell
Pries
Bell
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