Epitome of the Week Domestic News Roundup
A broad domestic survey reports a Columbus fire loss of 150000, a mass whipping near Sibley Illinois, leadership changes at Nashville and Providence, factory strikes in Paterson and Chicago, suicides and drownings, and multiple disasters. The week includes swindles in St Joseph and Columbus, boiler explosions, weather floods, fatalities, and extensive fire losses across several states.
Governor Larrabel Proclaims Reward for Elkins Killers
Governor Larrabel of Lows issues a proclamation offering a reward of 500 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of John and Hattie Elkins of Clayton County.
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Larrabel
Lows
John and
Hattie Elkins
Clayton County
Prohibitionists Nominate Governor Candidate in Virginia
The Virginia Prohibitionists met in Lynchburg on the 18th and nominated Thomas E. Taylor of Loudoun County for Governor. Obituaries note the deaths of Joan P. Morton in Louisville and Count Lro Scuwas in Beachmont for soldier relief. Governor Nic Holls fixed September 3 for a Louisiana election, and other political moves include appointments in the Treasury and Pension Agency. The Massachusetts Prohibitionists set a Worcester convention for September 4.
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Virginia
Lynchburg
Thomas E. Taylor
Louden County
Joan P. Morton
Louisville
Joan A. Locan
New York
Europe
Trave
Youngstown
Count Lro Scuwas
Beachmont
Mass
Nichols
North Carolina
Treasury Department
Kretz
Wil Iaam Jate
Knoxville (Tenn ) Journal
Nic Holls
Louisiana
Howard J. Gay
Harrison
Fort McDermot
Nevada
Prohibitionists
New Jersey
George la Monte
Bound Brook
Sharon
Nelson Dewey
Wisconsin
Cassville
Wis
CaPain John Ouiver
Michigan
Norway
Mich
Epwarp E. Ranpsrn
D. D
Newark
N. J
Massachusetts
Advent of a Fire Rears Death Toll and Destruction
Reports from China describe a Lu Chow blaze burning for twenty three hours, destroying eighty seven thousand dwellings and killing over sixteen hundred people. Other notes include crop damage in Colorado, a New Jersey court finding against a common scold, and various legal and political items from 1889.
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Livarnine
Georgeville
W. L and
W.H. Churchill
Alpena
Mich
Breton
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Washington
American Association
Louis
Brooklyn
Athletic
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Columbus
Louisville
Western Association
Omaha
St Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Denver
Des Moines
St Joseph
Milwaukee
Reading Clearing Houses
United States
Frackville
Michael McGrath
New York City
Moses Weil
Braidwood
Braceville
Coal City
Ill
Dodge & Olcott Chemical Works
Jersey City
N.J
St. Nicholas
Savannah
National Editorial Association
Detroit
Edgerton
Hiram Hoadley, Jr
Newman
Hoadley
St. Helena
Neb
Skletons
Robert Marvel
Ind
Tommy Williams
Agnes
Gray's Lake
Galion
Rockford
George J. Sussmitch
Aupitor AL Graham
Lebanon
C. F. Coleman
Parkersburg
W. Va
Rrchard Hyatt
Indiana
Stephen Brupy
White River
Anderson
Charles Hosier
Scott Todd
Lake Winnebago
Wis
Japa
Jomun Clark
Georgia
Smithville
Joax Ross
Clay City
Powell County
Sweetwater
Wy. T
Jim Averill
Kate Maxwell
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Reading Railroad
Dan Martone
Covington
S. Carriwricnut
Topeka
Kan
Tur
New Jersey
Ohio
Hattie Gibson Heron
David Heron
Jonesboro
Tenn
Corea
Heron
H. Kelly
E. Strawbridge & Co
Henry Hover
Blue Hill
Frank M. Brown
Henry C. Richards
Peter Hasborough
Colorado River
Marble Canyon
Lorenzo D. Baker
Jamaica
China
Lu Chow
Colorado
Mary Brapy
Little York
Rupert Marve
Pike Township
Graner Murty
Brazil
Joan Murphy
Tur Vanderbilts
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Epison
Kemmler Electric
Coronel Roger J. Paes
Times-register
Marion
N. C
Pirrsourngh
America
Joan GL. Sullivan
Atake
General Boulanger
Count Dillon
Henri Rochefort
France
Tremendous West Virginia storm devastates Morristown
A cloud burst along the Little Kanawha Valley wrecks Morristown killing and injuring residents, with extensive river floods across Ohio and beyond. Reports list the Kiger brothers, Bailey, Orville West and others among the dead, and note wrecked bridges, ruined crops, and widespread property loss exceeding 100000 dollars.
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West Virginia
Morristown
Parkenssure
W. Va
Little Kanawha
Ohio
Isaiah Tucker
Ohio River
Harris Ferry
Baltimore & Ohio
Kanawha Station
Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore
Londonderry
Tucker Creek
Jake Kiger
Joseph
Thomas
Bailey
Orville West
Richardson Farm
Kanawha
Tygart Valley
Tygart
Chesterville
Clay
Oneida
Enterprise
C. Martin
Burning Springs
J. W. Smith
Preoria
Lake View
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
Edwards Station
CincinNati
Ohio Canal
York Street
Central Avenue
Lancaster
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo
Logan
Georgesville
Franklin County
Marysville
Hecht Works
Alpena
Mich
W.L & W. H. Churchill
First and
Wales Streets
New York
Mohawk Valley
West Shore
Herkimer County
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Utica
Norwich
Fatal Collision Ties Eastbound Freight and Express
A collision ten miles east of Greensburg Indiana on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line killed an unknown man and severely injured Postal Clerk Cochran. The freight train broke in two after the crash.
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Greensburg
Ind
Here
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis
Cochran
Two Lives Lost In Kenosha Boat Capsize Tragedy
Kenosha Wisconsin July 20 Friday afternoon Richard Lyman son of a retired merchant and Miss Bertha Head daughter of A A Head a lumberman were drowned when the rowboat capsized on the lake. Both belonged to the city’s best society.
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Kenoswa
Wis
Richard Lyman
Bertha Head
A. A. Head
Pilgrim Monument Headed for Aug 1 Dedication in Plymouth
Plans for the Pilgrim Monument dedication on August 1 at Plymouth Mass are outlined. The 45 foot pedestal supports a 36 foot Faith figure atop Plymouth Rock with reliefs and figures representing Morality Education Freedom and Law. Funding comes from multiple states and individuals including Oliver Ames and Roland Mather. Notable attendees include Governor Long and ex presidents. a parade, speeches, dinner, ball, and firework display mark the event.
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Plymouth
Mass
Old Colony
Faith
Plymouth Rock
Heaven
Delfa Haven
United States
Oliver Ames
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State of Connecticut
Roland Mather
Hartford
Conn
John D. Long
Law
Richard Warren
New York
Pilgrim Society
N. P. Banks
Massachusetts
John T. Heard
Masonic Grand Lodge
Nathaniel B. Shurtleff
Boston
William T. Davis
Grand Army of the Republic
Masons
Odd-fellows
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
John Boyle Oreilly
Long
The
Harrison
Hayes
Cleveland
Blaine
Ingalls
Evarts
Hoar
Carlisle
Randall
Lodge
Banks
Pilgrim National Monument
Gained Their Liberty Two Desperate Convicts Escape Ohio Penitentiary
John Hill and James Davis escaped from the Ohio penitentiary after drugging a guard and night nurses with morphine, then tore through the hospital to reach the roof and flee in citizen clothing. Davis is noted as a government convict for counterfeiting.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
John Hill
James Davis
Davis
Pittsburgh Salt Company Stands Against Salt Trust
The Pittsburgh Salt Company refuses to sell out or form an agreement with the North American Salt Company. The trust plans to crush the Pittsburgh firm if possible when operations begin January 1. A company official says they will defend themselves and rely on consumer patronage.
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Pottspurecu
Pittsburgh Salt Company
Salt Trust
North American Salt Company
Pittsburgh
Central Salt District
Deadly floods sweep Ohio River valley and beyond
Reports from Ravenswood and Morristown detail extensive devastation from cloud bursts and record floods. Dozens dead, homes wiped out, and livestock lost as waters surged through Pond Creek and surrounding valleys. Officials estimate losses in Jackson County and other areas reach into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Kanawha
Ohio
New York
Dakota
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ravenswood
Jackson County
Pond Creek
Edward Blanco
Richard Black
Thomas Hughes
John Lockhart
Hughes
Morristown
Tucker Creek
Joe
Jacob
Thomas Kiger
Martin Lawless
Little Kanawha River
Lee Creek
Clate Creek
Big Tigart Creek
Wirt
Elizabeth
Tucker's Creek
Elk
Poea
Charleston
Lancaster
Hocking Valley
Sugar Grove
Hocking Canal
Athens
Cincinnati
Washington
Gallion
Crawford County
Lake Gray
New Jersey
Northern Railroad
Ridgefield Park
N. J
New York, Susquehanna & Western
Sturais
D. T
Samuel Layster
Whittewood
Layster
P. A. Brigham
Fort Mead
Queen Victoria's health prompts Prince of Wales to assume duties
London July 22 The ailing Queen moves to assign state tasks to the Prince of Wales who would in that case use the title Prince Regent and reside at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with the Queen staying at Osborne and Balmoral If carried through Prince Albert Victor would gain Marlborough House
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Arran
Scotland
Constantinople
Roche’s Rapids
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Northwest
Dakota Line
England
Prince of Wales
Lassily
Sonora
Paris
Hungary
Vaudel Paper
Pontarlier
France
London
William O’brien
Lord Salisbury
Kelly
N. M
Alpha
French Village
N. 8
Hayrtan
Hippolyte
Port Au Prince
Londony
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
Osborne
Balmoral
Prince Albert Victor
Marlborough House
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St. Joseph
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Purvis
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Standing Rock Indian Agency
James T. Dazy
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Ballston Spa
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