Notre Dame Casualty Incident Mentioned in Ottawa Dispatch
Report notes an extreme incident at Notre Dame Ca th 1 in Ottawa where an agitated man harmed himself and others fainted but no fatalities were recorded. The piece references Seaton Mander proposing a legislative inquiry into the negro exodus and mentions five thousand African Americans leaving Oke county recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Cath 1
Ottawa
Agahot
Seaton Mander
South Carolina
Ofe County
Boston Methodist College Jubilee Over Bequest and Debt
Tur Boston Laishei reports a $2,000,000 interpossession bequeathed for ten years by Tsaae Ridh of Boston. Students and faculty celebrate a jubilee after the bequest is to be paid posthumously. The Supreme Lodge suspends members amid yellow fever deaths. the Grand Lodges respond, except Jota which rebels. If refusals persist, the Grand Lodge may forfeit its charter.
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Boston Laishei
Methodist College
Tsaae Ridh
Boston
Supreme Lodge
Jota
Shipreipe Lodge
Workman
Foreman
Ovierster
Grand Lodge
Clergy Shock Over Catholic Rite Claim in Buffalo Parish
A sensational report from Buffalo claims Rev Dr Guillard of the Holy Angels Church asserted he was summoned by the late Rev Dr Hotchkiss to administer last rites before his death. The tale involves marital strains, alleged Canadian exile, and a disputed engagement as parties argue over loyalties and social expectations.
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Church
Elvelas
Guillard
of the Holy Angels
Bufffalo
Hotchkiss
Mapyurs
Lorne
Canada
Gan Hesperson Seeks Bills on Channels and Justice
Gan HespeRson, chairman of the committee on military affairs, introduced bills for a board of commissioners of interstate commerce, a public building at Rock Island, construction of the Illinois and Mississippi canal, cheaper transportation, consolidation of military justice and judge advocates, and to increase the efficiency of the signal service corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan HespeRson
Galway
Board of Commissioners of Interid Commerce
Rock Island
Missigsippi
Signal Service Corps
Henderson's Canal Efforts Highlighted by Dav Export Chief
The Dav export convention chair, Mr Henderson, reports that Congress should act on the Hennepin Canal project. He is praised for diligence in promoting the enterprise during his term and notes bills introduced to push the measure. He cites citizen work and Washfoxten influence as key factors in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Canal
Henderson
Davexport
Washfoxten
Ener
Congress
Hankins brothers cleared in Seago gambling case
The Hankins brothers were acquitted after a two minute jury verdict and fifteen signatures. The prosecutor denounced the result as shocking as Radbert Law and Justice Megchy reacted with incredulity. Indignation rose in Chicago over the case's handling before a packed jury. Law plans to appeal to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankins
Seago
Gamling
Quittal
Radbert Law
Megchy
Chicago
Law
Cost of the Gusteau Trial Estimated Total
The cost of the Gusteau trial is put at 90061.85 dollars with lawyers Porter and Dayidge not exceeding 500 dollars each. Jury costs amount to 3218 dollars while witnesses have drawn 8078.85 dollars, of which government 5189.85 and defendant 2889 including 388.25 to the Guiteau family. Reporting and printing come to 500 dollars and seven deputy marshals in halls and chambers 1302 dollars. Miscellaneous expenses total 1000 dollars. medical experts were paid as witnesses. Extra compensation was deemed illegal.
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Gusteau
Messrs. Porter and
Dayidge
Guiteau
Sanity Debate Sees Experts Back or Challenge Guiteau
The jury hears prosecutors review testimony and notes on Guiteau's sanity. Twenty experts are called by the defense, with only two admitting belief in God. others deny or hedge about his religious belief as the trial discusses temper and temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Friday Davidge
Godiis
Hoad
Mann
St. James
Lnst
Bath
Disaster on St Louis Express Near Lansing Iowa Injures Passengers
A wheel on a smoking car of the St Louis express derailed near Lansing Iowa, injuring about twenty passengers. Three are said to be fatally hurt. Notables include J A Jenkins superintendent and J Farrell of La Crosse. The company aids the wounded at a Lansing hotel.
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St Louis Express
Dubuque
J. Farrell
la Crosse
Mo A Wolcott
Rice
Sprague
John Heally
Wexford
Mr. Richardson
Buffalo
Lansing
Poised Reflections on Life Death and Faith in Washington
A Washington observer quotes a speaker who ponders life beyond the grave and compares a child's burial to enduring old age. The orator asks which is the greater blessing and suggests death may give life its worth while affirming shared humanity and a common religion of helping the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Exgernout
Washington
Letter from 1873 finance committee on county treasurer audit
A dated 1881 letter from W W Roox Isham, Rock Island county official, to D O Ret explaining the finance committee’s unanimous approval of the treasurer’s settlement. It notes current recollection of the 1878 Board of Supervisors action and seeks counsel reference for verification. The signer references attorney guidance and committee report backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D O Ret
Moline
Narrangansett Pier
A. U
Board of Supervisors
Rock Island County
Finance Committee
Donaldson
Finance
Train Collision Near Spuyten Duyvil Kills Several
An Albany bound train carrying lawmakers collided with the Tarrytown special near Spuyten Duyvil. The impact destroyed cars Idlewild and Empire, ignite d stoves, trapping passengers. At least nine died and many were injured, with rescuers freeing victims amid flames.
Texas Pacific strike halts pay car amid threats to lynch
Report from Texas says section hands and laborers on the Texas Pacific stopped the pay car at a place called Wil Horse, threatened to lynch paymaster Hoxie, and prepared to burn the car before learning Hoxie was absent. The car remained sidelined as tensions ebbed.
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Texas
Texas Pacific
Wil Horse
Hoxie
Fire destroys Alton home of George White. body of Mrs Garrett found
A house in Alton owned by Black resident George White was found ablaze on Friday. Inside on a bed lay Mrs Garrett, a white woman who kept house for White, with a fatal throat wound. Authorities suspect homicide in her death.
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George White
Alton
Garrett
Literacy Gap Highlighted Across States
A historic census notes Georgia with 967000 adults lacking reading or writing ability, while Massachusetts records 168716 illiterate individuals out of 1788085 total population. The contrast underscores regional literacy disparities.
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Georgia
Massachusetts
Pacific and Gulf rail line proposed from New Orleans to Isleta
A new independent railroad project, the Quif and Pacific, would run 1190 miles from New Orleans through Louisiana and northern Texas to Isletas near New Mexico to connect with a St Louis to San Francisco route. It would absorb the Texas trunk line and Dallas and Western with 16500000 in stock and bonds, backed by Boston combination figures including Forbes and Nutt. incorporation expected in Texas soon.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Texas
Islets
New Mexico
St. Louis
San Francisco
Texas Trunk Road
Dallas and Western
Quif and
Pacific
Boston
Forbes
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Nutt
Atlantic & Pacific
Strow
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Samuel J Randall
Séligmans
James G Blaine
Congress Debates Pension Bills and Library Building Plan
Senator West pushes competitive examiners for subordinates. Senator Logan seeks immediate pension arrears for Mrs Lincoln and 8,000 yearly for three years, plus a broader bill for widow pensions. Senator Blair notes a larger Pension Committee bill, with House action on census and a library building project moves forward. Voorhees reports on land purchase and construction funding for the Congressional library.
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West
Logan
Lincoln
Blair
Pension
Garfield
Voorhees
Joint Select Committee
Congressional Library
Senate
Capitol Grounds
Abraham Lincolln
The Engineer's Statement on the Tarrytown Collision
The engineer Frank rs of the Tarrytown train reports a collision with a Chicago bound pro jects crew. He states the incident occurred after a delayed run nearing Me toon, with minutes behind schedule due to waiting for the Chicago service.
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Frank Rs
Tarrytown
Chicago
Train Disaster Brakeman Alec Charles Mel Faces Bail
The brakeman Charles Mel was arraigned before the coroner and admitted to bail of $7000 pending the inquest after a collision. A flagman signaled with red lights and a rear signal as the No 9 train collided. the engineer tried brakes and escape but could not stop in time. The crash left injured passengers to be extricated and investigated.
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Diahetroh
Tammany Hall
Empire
Thia
Idlewild
Troy
Spuyten Duyvil Junction
Veluck
Hanford
Melvns
Tarrytown
Spuyten Duyvil
Ninety Ninth Street
Mary Daniels
Sherwood House
New York
Vermont
Oliver B Kelley
Spring City
Dakin
Valentine
Proom
AB Valentine
New York Tribune
R H Stillwell
Osweep
Albany
Soen
Bia
Tefime
Charles Mel
ProMINENT Men in England Plan Russian Jews Immigration Scheme
Prominent English figures aim to rally public support for Russian Jewish immigration. A well known Israelite is expected to contribute $10,000 to the fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hampton lawyer ExiUpur McKenzie dies after lingering illness
ExiUpur McKenzie a leading Hampton lawyer known for signaling Gen Corse during the Battle of Alatoona died at his home Monday morning after a long illness of consumption.
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ExiUpur McKenzie
Hampton
Jaws
Gen Corse
Alatoona
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Moline, Ill
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Martha Whitta
Hugh Peebles
Martha
Piebles Honsors & Domestic
Then
Diapatch
Indianapolis
Woman's Kingdom
Inter Ocean
Art Club
Shakespeare Club
Woman Suffrage Association
Inner Ocean
Effingham
Ilinois
Abe
Congressional
Uticura
Will McDonald
Dearbomm St. Chicago
H. E Carpenter
Asq
Justice of the Pene
F H_ Drake
Esq
Mich
S E Whipple
Decatur, Mich
Cuticura
Weeks & Potter
Musas
Sanford
Weeks & Putter
F. Gleason & CO
Summer Street
Mass
William
J. M. Coffinberry
Dr. William
Dru
Swaine & Bon
Phila
Poe
CRRI
United States
Castis
True & CO
Augusta
Maine
Stinson & Co
Portland
H. Hallett & Co
GEO. R. Hill Honey
Oie
Bios & Tone
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Trook Island
Enrac
TA Man
Metropoliy
NoaTa-Eastzey
Bquturan
Kansas Citr
Leagaxworth
Arentsox
Covxoi Bivrre
Owanh
Mhidk
Missouri River
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Eric
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