France's October election shapes the Third Republic
Paris dispatch surveys the rival camps in the October 4 vote. Reactionaries and Bonapartists fuse with union conservatives, while moderates struggle for influence. Ferry drives opportunism against Clemenceau’s radical wing as parties fracture and voter choices tighten.
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Paris
Olive Paine
M. Rothan
Alsace
Bismarck
France
Cotes du Nord
Journal Des Debats
Duc de Fabre
Puy de Dome
Duc de Morny
Duc de Feltre
Union Conservative
Digunion
Republican Party
Republic
M. Leon Say
M. Ribot
Journal
Des Jules Ferry
Clemenceau
Ultra
M. Ferry
Ferry
Criss
London Books To Fall On Autumn Readers In 1890s
London reviewers screen a busy autumn for prose and poetry with Lord Tennyson's new volume and a near completion Life of Prince Bismarck by Mr. Lowe. G. A. S. criticizes Land of the Golden Fleece while Fenn's Woven in Darkness gains attention. Blanche Roosevelt expands her range with three titles as Day previews Racing Men I Have Known.
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London
Paternoster Row
Covent Garden
Lord Tennyson
Gordon
Prince Bismarck
Times
Busch
Lowe
George Augustus
G. A.S
America
Australia
Antipodes
W. J. Fenn
Ulysses
G. O M
Lady Brassy
Grace of
Beaufort
Longmans
Mowbray Morris
Earl of Suffolk
House of Lords
William Day
Carlyle
Chelsea
Dore
Lope de Vega
G. P. R. James
Blanche Roosevelt
Francis James Rowbotham
Prairie Land
Dakota
Eden
Greenhorn
Phelps
The Armstrong Case at Bow Street
Loxton witnesses at Bow Street as Mrs Jarrett Mr Stead Bramwell Booth are indicted for abducting Eliza Armstrong. Crown barrister Mr Poland outlines the case alleging Stead with Jerrett aided abduction for a vile purpose and concealment from guardians. Eliza Armstrong testifies identifying Jarrett and recounts her abduction.
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Armstrong
Loxton
Bow Street
The
Crown
Jarrett
Stead
Pall Mall Gazette
James Vaughan
Poland
Testimony On Virginity Test Suppressed Letters Debated
A witness described being subjected to a virginity test despite screams and struggles. She claimed letters from France were suppressed by Salvation Army members. Defense counsel questioned many statements as the case adjourned.
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France
Salvation Army
Cass
Mob Attack on German Consulate in Saragosa Reported
A dispatch from Paris to La France claims a mob in Saragosa attacked the German consulate and killed the consul but the report is unconfirmed and doubted by informed officials.
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Paris
la France
Saragosa
Spain
Wallula Clears Duluth with Largest Lake Cargo
The steamer Wallula departed Duluth bound for Buffalo carrying 20,000 barrels of flour, the largest cargo ever floated on the great lakes. The load equals about 160 car loads.
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St. Pau
Wallula
Duluth
Buffalo
Big Lakes
John L Sullivan Brother Claims He Will Not Change
Boston reports Mike Sullivan says John L is not drunker than usual and will skip Paddy Ryan’s match. he plans to join Lester and Allen’s company and go with friends on Camden Street social scene. Domestic troubles may affect his actions though he loves the girl involved.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Mike
Joan
Camden Street
John L
John
Paddy Ryan
Lester & Allen
Paddy
Tragic Death at Canonchet Villa After Sinking Morphine Overdose
J F Weed, brother of Mrs Sprague, died at Canonchet near Narragansett Pier after capsizing and nearly an hour in water. Doctors failed to save him after morphine overdose. family denies suicide rumors amid grief. Weed had recently improved from dyspepsia while visiting from Virginia.
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Narragansett Pier
R. L
Canonchet
Sprague
Willie Sprague
J. F. Weed
Virginia
Emmet Hitchcock
Wells
Strike Clouds Over Monongahela River Mines
PittsnurG Sept. 5 Forty pits idle on the Monongahela and nearly four thousand miners on strike. Most pits on the river may idle totaling 7,600 miners, with rail workers also a potential stoppage. Knights of Labor back the miners. operators cite overstocked markets and low prices. Leaders expect a quick victory within two weeks.
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Pittsnurg
Monongahela
Knights of Labor
Calhoun Mystery Close to Fatal Drowning Verdict
In Calhoun the inquest could not identify the dead man. Newspaper dispatches from Springfield suggest the body is H. Salvin, formerly of that city. The jury found death by drowning with no marks of violence and could not determine the exact cause.
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Cmiaco
Calhoun
Springfield
Mass
H. Salvin
Sulvin
McKinney
Albert Goldrick
Louis Yeager
Bluthardt
Missing cattle buyer Fred Brown last seen in Torgexa
Fred Brown a cattle buyer from Torgexa Kansas has been missing since Saturday night. He was known for buying cattle in the area and had drawn funds before his disappearance. Local authorities and friends conduct search efforts near Torgexa and surrounding farms hoping for his safe return.
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Torgexa
Kan
Fred Brown
Missing man Brown linked to house fire and rail shipment
Brown disappears after banking six thousand for cattle purchase. His bag is found near the Valley house, which was set ablaze as inquiry begins. Firefighters find four beds burning and three boxes later rail-shipped west. Police suspect foul play to destroy a body. In another incident, Mrs. Mary Miller killed her four year old child under a train and attempted suicide. she survived with life threatening injuries.
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Brown
Buffalo
Mary Miller
Court Street
Lehigh Valley
Williams Crossing
Lackawanna
Man Found in Marsh Dies in Alms House
In Wilmington on September 7 a man found delirious near Bellevue died at the alms house. He did not speak and his identity remains unknown. He will be buried in Potter's field.
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Wilmington
Del
Bellevue
Potter's Field
Naughty publisher duo arrested in Eruma for seduction and fraud
Martin McCarrick, a former bookkeeper, and A B Davis reportedly ran an illicit operation under Ellsworth Publishing, circulating obscene literature and quack medicines. Arrests followed searches revealing letters to a young woman and extensive advertising to juvenile papers. Davis being sought in Rochester as an accomplice.
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Eruma
N. Y
Martin McCarrick
A. B. Davis
Rochester
New York
McCarrick
Davis
Ellsworth Publishing Company
McCarrick & Davis
New York World
Opening of Cincinnati conference at Walnut Hills M E Church
The Cincinnati conference opened with Bishop W L Harris of New York reading scripture and officiating as the Lord's Supper was administered by D J Starr and several district presiding elders. The Dr Leonard matter may be discussed, with laymen pressing for a resolution condemning a Methodist minister who engages in politics.
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D. J. Starr
D.D
East Cincinnati
W. D. Hypes
West Cincinnati
Cowden
Dayton
A. N. Spahr
Springfield
John Pearson
Hillsboro
B. Smith
Ripley
Pursuit of Train Robbers Reaches Frank James Farm
A posse from Kawass City Missouri reached Independence then the Ralston farm home of Frank James. After a brief meeting with James in night clothes the pursuers failed to identify the robbers and moved toward Blue Springs. A $1000 reward is offered for each captured robber.
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Kawass City
Independence
Ralston Farm
Frank James
Frank
Hamilton county Republicans name ticket in convention
The Hamilton county Republican convention nominated a full ticket led by senators George W. Hardacre Amzi McGill J. C. Richardson and Frank Kirchner. Representatives include Fred Oliver Outcast Theodore F. Nieman J F Bailey Henry Brockman Byron Wydman and others.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
George W. Hardacre
Amzi McGill
J. C. Richardson
Frank Kirchner
Fred Oliver
Theodore F. Nieman
J. F. Bailey
Henry Brockman
Byron & Wydman
Robert Harlan
Walter Hartpence
T. W. Graydon
John Eggers
Common Pleas
Charles Evans
Dwight
Big railroad strike reportedly forming under scrutiny
St Louis report Sept 5 states Messia Powder ly and Turner depart for Sedalia for a possible conference with the southwestern executive committee. Powderly says no decision yet but implies a major strike is being quietly organized.
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St. Louis
Messia
Powderly
Turner
Sedalia
Southwestern Executive Committee
Surprise finish shocks fans in tense showdown
In a dramatic late twist the result defied expectations as players battled to the final buzzer. Officials confirmed the outcome amid crowded stands and lingering chatter over the unforeseen result.
Riel Appeal Case Heats Winnipeg Court Attendance
Large crowd gathers at the court house as the Riel appeal is argued. The court desires the original record and the prisoner in court during argument and adjourns to 10 o clock with the crown to produce the prisoner if practicable amid fears of a hostile demonstration.
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Winnipeg
Man
Court
Riel
Feud Ends in Fatal Duel Near Warfield Kentucky
Report from Warfield Kentucky says John Hawkes and John Stinchcomb, long foes, met on the road. Hawkes on a horse fired first with a revolver, Stinchcomb replied with a gun. Hawkes was killed instantly and Stinchcomb mortally wounded. Hawkes leaves eleven children.
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Cincinnati
Warfield
Martin County
Kentucky
John Hawkes
John Stinchcomb
Hawkes
Stinchcomb
Appeal in Riel Case Held Before Manitoba Bench
The defense argued jurisdiction and insanity in the Riel case before a full Manitoba bench. The prosecution rebutted all points. no judgement yet. Riel was not brought from Regina due to risk, awaiting possible further action.
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Winnipeg, Man
Riel
Manitoba
Regina
Business Failures in United States and Canada
The seven day tally reported by R. G. Dun & Co. shows 146 U S failures and 19 in Canada, total 165, down from 189 last week and 277 the week before.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Railroad and accident notices in Ohio and Vermont
A series of fatal and serious incidents reported across Ohio Vermont and nearby states. J T Eckert a farmer killed by cars after leaving the Ohio State fair in Columbus. James Henry Miami Powder Co employee killed by cars in Xenia. Carey Orr crushed under an old stable near Winchester. Thomas H Brown Chicago paper dealer killed at Putney VT by a revolving water wheel. John Phillips deaf mute struck by a train at Duncan Falls and died in Newark infirmary. T H Brown Chicago paper dealer injured by wheel at Cole Goughs mill Brattleboro VT died from injuries.
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J. T. Eckert
Columbus
James Henry
Miami Powder Company
Xenia
O. Carey Orr
Winchester
O. Thomas H. Brown
Chicago
Putney
John Phillips
Duncan Falls
Newark
Brattleboro
T. H. Brown
Chisago
Cole & Gough
Fires claim multiple buildings across several states
Buildings burned across several states with large losses. New Garden Quaker school near Greensboro suffered fatal flames with a 21000 loss. Oswego clothing store damaged 25000. Albany block of frame buildings burned with 50000 loss. Baltimore wood works destroyed, 260000. Schwartzwalder cash factory in Louisville destroyed. Houses of Stephen Goble near New Richmond and Martin Brutthover near Fremont also burned.
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New Garden Quaker School
Greensboro
N. C
Oswego
N. Y
Ould & Black
Albany
Baltimore
Schwartzwalder & Son
Louisville
Stephen Goble
New Richmond
Martin Brutthover
Fremont, O
Strike Editions Hit Muskegon Shingle Mills and Mines
About five hundred shingle mill workers in Muskegon Michigan strike for ten hours or higher pay. Coal miners in Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek Valley resume work at previously offered terms. Five to six hundred Chinese workers at Rock Springs Wyoming mines have been killed wounded or run off. Wabash manager Talmage cites several obstacles to Knights of Labor demands and the outcome is not yet known. A general strike in Manistee Michigan shingle mills is anticipated.
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Muskegon
Mich
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek Valley
Opera Te
Rock Springs
Wy. T
Knights of Labor
Talmage
Wabash Railway
Knights
Manistee
War dates and travel notes from a 19th century briefing
Mrs Sartoris and Jesse Great ar wife depart on the Werra for England. Herbert Fay of Columbus Ohio learns he was the youngest Union Army enlistment. Hanlan the oarsman plans to leave for New York. Cleveland returns to Prospect house, then heads to Albany and Washington. Wakeman seeks rest in a monastic retreat in Northern Wisconsin.
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Sartoris
Jesse Great
Mas
England
Herbert Fay
Columbus
War Department
Hanlan
Sronic
New York
Cleveland
Prospect House
E. L. Wakeman
Chicago Current
Mona
Wisconsin
Albany
Washington
Ohio Democrats seek Rosecrans stamp for fall election
Democrats appeal to Gen Rosecrans to stamp the state this fall. Gen Fitz Hugh Lee leaves for the New of Virginia to conduct his compsign. No hundred replies received to Manning�s request for reports from manufacturers and tradesmen. Democrats of the Twenty third senatorial district nom inated Ezra Dold and Herman Graeschner for state senators. Caleb S. Tm say nominated by Republicans of Indianapolis for mayor.
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Ohio
Rosecrans
Fitz Hugh Lee
New
Virginia
Manning
Findlay
Ezra
Dold
Lucas
Herman Graeschner
Henry County
Caleb S. ™ Say
Republicans
Indianapolis
Ind
Notable Deaths and Official Notices Across States
Obituaries report Abner L Ross of Warren County Ohio near Mason aged 81. Dr Aquilla Jones of Wilmington Delaware and Rev Dr Stephen H Tyng of New York die. John R Eakin of Arkansas Supreme Court dies in Marshall Missouri. George Campbell 54 dies in Indianapolis. Dr Drake of Pike County Indiana dies of congestive chill. Maj Aaron Stafford last surviving War of 1812 officer dies in Waterville New York. South American nations complain of delayed US mails during Pacific Mail dispute. M Flowry treasurer in Rouen commits suicide after embezzlement. Mr Gladstone says he is extremely well though hoarse. Queen Victoria grants £100 to four Jol u Leech sisters.
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Abner L. Ross
Warren County
Mason
Aquilla Jones
Wilmington
Stephen H. Tyng
New York
John R. Eakin
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Marshall
Missouri
Indianapolis
Ind
George Campbell
Dr. Drake
Pike County
Aaron Stafford
Waterville
N. Y
United States
Pacific Mail Company
M. Flowry
Treasury Department
Rouen
Gladstone
Aberdeen
Rail firms deny Pennsylvania Railway control bid
The report that the Pennsylvania Railway Company arranged to gain control of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie and the Pittsburg McKeesport Youghingheny railways is officially denied. Ex President John Scott of the Queen Crescent system received a 3000 dollar bond testimonial and silver for Mrs Scott. President Sloan and family of the Lackawanna were transported from Binghamton to Buffalo at a mile a minute.
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Pennsylvania Railway Company
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Pittsburg, McKeesport
Youghingheny
Binghamton
N. Y
Buffalo
Press firms and banks suffer assignments across the Midwest
Bristol and McArthur of St. Paul assign. The Current Publishing Co. of Chicago assigns to A. E. Davis. Charles F. Reese of Blanchard Hancock County assigns crop failure. Thomas and Benham of New York fail. Shelbyville Savings Bank of Tennessee assigns. Liabilities light.
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Bristol & McArthur
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago
A. E. Davis
Charles F. Reese
Blanchard
Hancock County
Thomas & Benham
New York
Shelbyville, Tenn
Mourning Neckwear
White is worn at the neck and wrists in deep mourning to avoid black crane contact and dye flakes. Widows wear a Byron collar with white organdy cuffs and a small white tarlatan cap. Mourning for relatives uses bias folds of white canvas or crepe lisse and leaf scallops, while black neckwear shifts to canvas grenadine or silk muslin.
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Harper's Bazar
Waterproof Riding Apron From London For Equine Riders
A waterproof apron for equestriennes arrived from London under the label Norpa. It rolls compactly, buttons to the saddle front, unbuckles to unfold wide, and shields knees and saddle off sides to shed rain from leather. It secures by three hooks under the habit and jacket buttons for knee protection in wet weather.
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London
Silver table cigar cutters the after dinner service
Silver table cigar cutters for after dinner use appear with elaborate grotesque carved long handles and oxidized finishes to provide lights and shades. Larger than pocket cutters, they match ceases are designed to sit on the same tray as these new table cutters for gentlemen's indulgence.
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