23 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1888
Page
1
A violent cyclone swept through Delauyre and Pittsburgh area towns causing widespread damage. Nine people killed and many wounded as homes, crops, and transport were ruined. The storm disrupted rivers, rail lines, and canneries, with severe flooding reported in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.
A severe storm caused extensive damage across several cities and counties. Flooding washed away bridges and cut rail service on the Ohio River road, with dozens of families evacuated and trains abandoned. Reports describe rivers rising, landslides, and property losses, while unrelated notices speak of a stern weather picture from Louisiana and Mississippi and various local incidents.
Sporting notes report Farragct Seas club plans a Salt Lake regatta with four races daily and top crews from the Mississippi WallER Rowing Association selected. Irish Gentlemen cricket team arrived in Banston to face Kingston club. Kingston posted 131 runs while opponents were dismissed for 103. Tom Mendett, Australian light heavy champ, knocked out Billy Mahan in San Francisco in eight rounds, with Mahan dropped and stunned. Indianapolis baseball news notes Schomberg and Esterbrook purchases.
The article discusses a supposed six step plan attributed to Bismarck to draw Italy into opposing France and shape a wider European balance. It notes German and French pressures, internal political strains in France, and speculative outcomes influenced by Wilhelm II and the czar. It also covers Irish questions, English political figures, and U S partisan finance amid the era’s diplomacy.
RisuoP Barris died after a varied career beginning in Georgia and moving through Alabama and New York. He studied law at Chancullor Reregren's school, practiced in Montrorn ers for five years, then relocated to New York before leaving the bar to become a clergyman. He was ordained in 1809 and consecrated bishop of Michigan in 1859.
Des Moines August 21 Republican state convention met with full county representation. Nominees discussed include Secretary of State Jackson and Auditor Lyons likely to run. incumbent Tower opposed by a Beeson ally for treasurer. two railroad commissioners to be renomination, third likely to Juba Mabon. Granger of Alamakee expected for supreme judge. Baker favored for attorney general. platform to defend Larabee administration and push liberal tariffs.
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