Sunday News Roundup of Heat Crime and Disasters
A hot Sunday in New York reports numerous sunstrokes and a flood of crime and accidents. A funeral procession of Chinamen for Lee Wan drew derision near Evergreen Cemetery. Reports cover a missing steamer San Salvador, Moody’s evangelism plans in San Francisco, fatal lightning in Kentucky, Bodie police killings, Irish politics in London, Leadville accidents, and other scattered city and global notes.
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New York
Evergreen Cemetery
Brooklyn
Lee Wan
Rosevelt
Maritime Exchange
San Salvador
Truxillo
Havana
Wilmington
London
Parke
Honduras
Through the World in 4 Days
Daily Junction item notes travel feature "Through the World in 4 Day" under Sept 7 entries. Mentions varied topics including immigration counts, political races, a Boston burlesque figure death, weather, and distant events. Strong entities include New York, Vermont, India, Greece, Wyoming, Arkansas, Mobile Alabama, Charleston South Carolina, Columbus Ohio.
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India
New York
Ohio
Murder of Denver rail chief in Halnepantla
Western Union reports the murder of William H. Greenwood, former Denver railroad chief engineer, in Halnepantla near Mexico City. Miller and a servant found Greenwood with three bullet wounds after inspecting a barranca while contractors Palmer & Sullivan awaited. Authorities seek the killers.
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City of Mexico
H. Greenwood
Denver
Palmer & Sullivan
Halnepantla
Eating earth across cultures and historic warnings
The article notes a fascination with eating earth or clay among various peoples, citing Guinea tribes in Africa and enslaved Africans in the Americas. It describes health concerns, market sales of red and yellow earths, and references to peppered remedies and restrictions over time.
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Ehrenberg
Runjest
Sikkim Himalaya
Europe
Sweden
Finland
Germany
South America
Bolivia
Peru
Weddell
Fohneen
Africa
Guinea
West India
Inia
Martinique
Asia
Java
Life in a German Schloss as Seen by an American Woman
An American observer describes life in a German château with quiet routine, noting ten staff members perform tasks that would take half as many in the United States. Water must be carried by buckets, wash is monthly, and ironing uses a steam table. The setting is peaceful with birds, hounds, and distant wagon sounds shaping daily life.
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Germany
Massachusetts Population Density and Shifting Economic Face
The piece notes Massachusetts as one of the most densely populated regions, with 223 people per square mile and a state population of 1 783 812 across 7 800 square miles. It highlights urban growth since 1870, farm declines, and a shift from agriculture to manufacturing shaping the state character.
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Massachushtre
Belgium
Great Britain
Italy
England
Berkshire
Franklin
Massachusetts
Fermans
Mrs Brown Found Guilty in Indianapolis Murder Case
The article reports the verdict of first degree murder against Mrs Brown in Indianapolis. It notes she allegedly wrote a verse taunting Foreph Wade and detailing the crime. The jury's guilty finding is presented as justified by the cited verse.
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Mra. Brown
Indianapolis
Wade
Mr. Brown
Paris Conveys Full in Public Transport Mention
A traveler notes that while a public conveyance in Paris is marked complete and full, he did not know the word Complet. He explains stages and omnibuses labeled Complet were so crowded he could not ride.
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Paria
Paris
August Flower Cure Promise for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
An advertisement touts August Flower as a remedy for sour stomach headache indigestion and related liver issues. It urges readers to buy Grey’s Augues F Logan from Wm Driver & Son and notes sample bottles for 10 cents with a claim that two doses will relieve any case.
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Iday Tadsg
Driver & Son
Grey's
Civil Service Reform and the Party Machine
Bowker argues in the Atlantic for civil service reform and an anti machine crusade. He asserts both parties shield patronage and that reform must come from a broader civic uprising beyond party platforms and elections.
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R. R. Bowker
Republican Scratchers
New York State
United States
Gen. Jackson
Grant
Hayes
Cornell
Arthur
New York Custom House
Senator Conkling
Gold invitation for President Hayes to Carnival Masque
A Chronicle article notes an exhibition at the Riamund Palace on Montgomery Street featuring a solid gold invitation humbled for President Hayes to attend the grand Carnival Masque at the Mechanics' Pavilion. The letter bears a list of signatories and a silver envelope with an engraved superscription.
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Riamund Palace
Montgomery Street
Hayes
Mechanics' Pavilion
Tus Frove Woolen Milly Auction Cloths and Linsey Exports
Tus Frove Woolen Milly turn out large quantities of cloths flannel beans linsey blankets and other goods and forward them to their agent John Cutler in Salt Lake City. Bayere is advised to examine their goose before sending east. They use no cotton in their Aannes or shaddy in their clatha.
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John Cutler
Salt Lake City
Bayere
Dr Jaqao German Worm Cakes Offer Safe Worm Remedy
An 18th century style claim describes Dr Jaqao German Worm Cakes as electant and safe for worms. The remedy is said to be pleasant to take and to eradicate worms and their traces from the body, improving a child’s health, with warranty of efficacy. Sold by Wi McNatt and Co. FPTI0 B05.
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