Appointment Declares D. G. Broken at Birch, Maryheall
Broken named pakt aMAeer at Birch with county duties. Investigations say Yankton area corn harmed by drought and frost but could yield huge crops. Yankton officials complain of labor scarcity and construction delays. Representative Pickleiit backed a pension bill for Mary L Bradley, Franklin D D an army veteran captured by Wheeler’s cavalry. Wheeler’s Democratic ally from Alabama praised loyalty and heroism of the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.G. Broken
Birch
Maryheall
Yankton
Stone and Brick
Ars
Npedee
Attorney General Orders Appoint Recount Official
The attorney general directs an appointed official for a recount in Des Moines and nearby areas. Officials expect a return from Minneapolis by the 20th and anticipate the results will be stable and accurate. The office stresses the recount aims for precise results despite potential delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Hyde
Minneapolis
Inez
Painlaoweck Liter
Railknoad News From a Fragmented Rail Era in 19th Century Press
Rail methods and line ambitions dominate this condensed report. It notes Chicago and Northwestern seeking a depot in Rochester Minnesota, a Milwaukee to West Superior direct line, Wisconsin Central competition for better mileage to Chippewa Falls, and a harvest excursion on the St. Louis road. It cites a Mattoon strike, a $13 monthly raise compromise, a new Oaken to Aberdeen and Pierre line with bonds accepted and construction ordered, plus another Buffalo strike involving 200 switchmen and warned freight impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
West Superior
Wisconsin Centraly
Manoa
St. Lois Road
St. Lonin, Alton
Clifton Terrace
Jil
Aberdeen
Pierre
Pieree
New York
Buffalo
Fragmented Crime Ledger Retreats From Blin Nebra Skirmish
A ragged report details lynching in Blin Nebra and violent acts across states. It notes a West Virginia legislator arrested for pension-law violations, an editor tarred for a controversial article, a Vincounca drunken assault menacing a husband and wife, and a Chicago woman wounded by a jealous lover as police intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blin
Nebrawki
Lothinet
Leeiin
Nutr
Bucgini
Periore
Bentley
Ani
Cpl
C. E. Frazigr
Vincounca
Tad
Henry Cuiper
Hin Wuallanty
Nellie Taylor
Harrie
Tamsu
Recent Casualties and Disasters Across Regions
Fragmented report notes Tyra unknown drowned near Pawtucket after a few days. Afra at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, caused $200,000 property damage. Fire at Patten paper mill Appleton, Wisconsin, and others destroy machinery and stock, losses reaching $150,000 to $200,000. A fire in Hudson, Wisconsin, wipes out Hall's grist and elevator. Lows $7,000 and $9,400 losses also cited. A fatal collision near Gowden, Indiana, as Levi Troyer and wife struck by locomotive. Prairie fires spread through western Kansas, Ford county, burning large tracts and drying cornfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyra
Pawtucket
Patten
Appleton
Wieway
Feat. Com
Inanranro
Iyili
Hall
Hudson
Wis
Fie
Iamuanen
New York
North America
Philadelphia
Checoma
Ford County
Demolition by blasting devastates Danver village
Contractors blasting a rock cut for the Danver Rio Grane railway destroyed a village after exploding over a ton of powder. The blast demolished the village, left five houses gone and thirty others wrecked beyond repair. Thirty eight families must relocate while houses are rebuilt at contractor expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danver Rio Grane
Meauline
Tonte
General Butler’s Farwell From Politics Rumors Swirl
Word circulates about General Butler declaring farewell to politics at a Grand Army event on Wednesday night. Observers note his age and past public roles as he hints at permanent withdrawal from political life, suggesting no campaign return despite provocations or temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Butler
Grand Army
Haynes
Wheat Prices Rise and Gas Strike Reported in California
Wheat advanced in price while a large natural gas well was struck near Summerland California three miles from Santa Barbara with daily output near 3,000,000 feet. Crop prospects along the Hastings andDakota line of the Milwaukee road appeared excellent. A drowning on the Mississippi River near Paul involved Mrs Walter Horton and her daughter, husband and father present. In Springfield the Secretary of State issued incorporation letters for American Excursion and Transportation Company of Chicago to run excursions and transport across the continent, with capital of 10,000 dollars. A Mason City Iowa conference of parkage healers was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerland
Cal
Santa Barbara
Hastinge
Dakodsti
Milwaukee Road
Minnvanta
J. Paul
Wale Ter F. Horton
Minsiquippi
Springfield
American Excursion and ‘Transportation Company
Chicago
Epidemic, strikes, and emigration drive upheaval in 19th century town
Fragments describe a deadly epidemic in Preston Town with 15 deaths and many affected, amid a timber industry strike that cripples operations and threatens mine closure. Simultaneously North Carolina blacks form emigration societies, aided by railroad agents, planning a large Northward move beginning October, while unrest and labor demands threaten widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Lindou
San Francisco
Ttne
Addiaputeh Tomhe Spring Hl
N.S. Cout Niinen
Mgroes
North Carolin
Renin
J. J. Fevnton
Forebee
Signs of War Loom Over Central America Conflict
The New York Herald reports impending war between Salvador and Honduras amid upheaval in Guatemala and San Salvador. President Ezeta of Salvador faces pressure, while Bogran of Honduras defends his territory. Minister Mizner visits Guatemala, intent on peace talks, as tensions flare and coups ripple through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Salvador
Honduras
Bogran
Zeta
Evetr Ia
Atpent
Guatemala
San Salvador
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Mizner
United States
la Liberta
Ezeta
Burillas
Barillas
Isaae
Alberto Menai
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Convene in Boston
The fourth annual convention opened in Chickering hall Boston at 10 o'clock on the 12th et morning led by president Francesa N Wood of Topeka. Delegates attended in large numbers and a rules revision committee was named. Membership has grown significantly over the past year with an annual report pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Mass
Chickering Hall
Francesa N. Wood
Topeka
Kaw
Cartelage
Kan
Carrie Shoviff
Allegheny
Julia 3. Tompkins
Clinton
Iowa
Margaret Stephens
Newark
N. J
Ella C. Smiedley
San Francisco
Cal
Sparse early state population claims cast doubt on admission
The article notes census rough counts for Idaho and Wyoming during admission debates. Porter cites Idaho about 80,000 and Wyoming about 60,000, contrasting with advocates’ claimed 125,000 each. The piece suggests mountainous regions hid residents and affected vote expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Wyoming
Supt
Porter
Great Strike Tensions and Talks In New York Rail Fight
Telegraph reports from New York on Aug 16 indicate no settlement between the strikers and the New York Central. Webb asserts firm adherence to reinstate old workers, while Powderly may visit to press a compromise. Buffalo notes minor actions, discharges of two switchmen, and renewed confidence among strikers as they denounce press misrepresentation and vow resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad Company
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Webb
Uie
The
Knights of Labor
Voorhees
Grand Central Depot
Tee
Sixty-ffth Street
Mx. Webb
East
Albany
Powderly
TWO PINKERTON MEN KILLED IN FREIGHT ACCIDENT
Telegram from Albany dated the 15th reports two Pinkerton men killed when an engine backed a freight car onto them while aiding in moving cars. A large crowd gathered as strikers and unionists spoke of possible railroad walkouts and arbitration. Local freights moved slowly, with Pinkertons dispatched from Syracuse to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webb
Pinkertons
Winchesters
Albany
N. Y
Pinkerton
Boston & Albany Railroad
Central
New York
Nonamion
Roml
Bissell
Syracuse
West Albany
Syraw
Cigar Molds Revolutionize American Cigarmaking
The Cincinnati Cince-Star reports a new generation of cigar molds and machines transforming production. American makers now lead in mold design with cross grain reaming, ellipsed holes, and thin molds reducing crease flaws. A breakthrough bunch-breaking machine promises 6000 to 10000 cigars daily, while wrappers remain hand applied. Continuous production improvements factor into global export growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cince-Star
Germany
Lynch
Alwys
Cigar Factory Adopts Global Patented Pinite Machines
The cigar factory, previously the city’s largest producer, now operates three treadle powered machines that can be stopped at any time. The patented device, used in nearly every country, is set to be introduced wherever cigar pinite remains a major industry.
New North Pacific Links Boost U S Canadian Rail Access
Great Northern and Northern Pacific push north through Puget Sound to join Canadian Pacific lines. Spokane Falls extension connects with Columba and Kootenay Navigation routes to Revelstoke and Kootenay mines. The system opens vast navigable waters above the border, linking coal and mineral regions with sea transport and promising rapid regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitupa
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
British Columbia
Northern Pacific
Great Northin Company
Spokane Falls
Wash
Little Dalles
Columbia River
Coltbia & Kootenay Navigation Company
Revelstoke
Canadimay Pacific
Kootenay
United Stated
Ihe
Penuaniles
Nap
Columbia
Selkirk
Main Ranges
Rocky Mountaines
Astoria
United States
Kootenay Lake
Gold Range
Selkirk Range
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Swabia
Canada
Fire destroys Kentucky distilling plant in Louisville blaze
A fire at Kentucky Distilling Co in Louisville wipes out the plant and whisky stock. The incident starts from a careless worker and spreads to the Great Western park building, cattle pens, and meat stock, with losses near 2 million dollars including taxes and insurance. Twelve firms share the warehouse losses totaling 23 711 packages of whisky valued around 700 000 dollars, alongside 800 000 dollars in distillery damage. Insurance about 700 000 dollars leaves a large uninsured burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky. Disti Company
Louisville
M. Duliis Barkhouge
Nala
Great Western Park
Conrad &Lester
Pork Packing Company
Juliaa Backhouse
Kentuck Distilling Company
Kentucky Distilling Company
Max Hotheimer & Co
8. Lehman & Sons
J. W. Miller & Co
Bernheim Distilling Comany
Victor Distilling Company
Buck, Frank & Co
Kentucky Blue Grass Distilling Company
J.C. Marks & Co
World’s Fair Preparations and Exposition Planning
At a directors meeting on the eighteenth inst a report shows Illinois Central refused to reimburse funds for lake front ground pending litigation. Landscape architect Olmsted notes Jackson Park cannot host the agricultural section. if used, it will be only for buildings. Estimated usable area is 142 acres. Col RB Clowry of Western Union and W J Chalmers elected to fill vacancies from Walsh and Hy win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central Company
Lake Front
Francis Law Olmsted
Board of Directors
Jackson Park
Col. RB. C. Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
W. J. Chalmers
Pee
John R. Walsh
W. Hywin
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South Dakota
Washington
Railknoad News
Chicago& Northwestern
Rochester, Minn
Gosssif
Jeddah
Armouti
la Perwin
Hungary
Central America
Mary Ead
Gato
BL Kingman
Joh B
Tudvequint
Peeshytsman Mixelonglyton
Ira Anveriey
Alureil
Soudan
Argentine Republic
Faipes
Tudin
Halifax
Tol Koss
Belfast
Twlind
Worthin
London Daily News
Eyzeroni
Clustonbridge
London
Eng
Jimring
Wurling
Alashgerd
Ezeroum
Five
Braeroum
Vieck
East Africa
Mu. Wissmann
Zanzibar
Londoneays
Knock
Bnghand
Scotland
Ireland
Mason City
Lows
Buslupas
Waloon
Ttia
Preston
Laidies
New York Central
New Yorks
Blreato
WAVE
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D. A. 246
Tollock
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