Pacific Coast Delegations Welcome in Chicago Union Depot
A large crowd greeted the California Nevada and Oregon delegates arriving by special train at Chicago union depot. The Pacific Coast group paraded through a throng amid banners and flags as supporters, including a Gresham faction delegation, cheered and escorted them to headquarters at the Leland hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selegation
Shlaine Basner
Cingage
Union
Pacific Coast
Greshaw
Tne
Atropg
Chicago
California
Nevada
Oregon
Colorado
Union Deport
Cera
Cossters
Leland Hotel
German Emperor William and Prospects for War
The Staaty Zeitung notes rumors of a death of Emperor Frederick and evaluates the likelihood of war. It argues William is not eager for conflict, remains favorable to Bismarck and the nobility, and would pursue conservative policies avoiding war unless provoked by France or Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hesing
Staaty Zeitung
Frederick
William
France
Germany
Bismark
Bismarck
Magdenburg
Europe
Russia
Gerragny
Rapp
Trop
Fight for a Nene over Ginggrass tract in Michigan
A three cornered suit in Merquette Michigan pits the Michigan Gold company led by Col Pickarde Semi Mather Selah Chamberlain against Geo Grummett and J C Folly for possession of forty acres in the Ginggrass tract. The property is valued highly and the case is expected to be lengthy with the Michigan Gold company currently in possession and employing a large workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Surgaina, Mich
Michigan Gold Company
Col. A3
GB. Pickarde
Semi, Mather
Selah Chamberlain
Cleveland
Geo. Grummett
J. C. Folly
Gingrass
Merquette
Failures and legal notices from diverse cities in June
The Kentucky Flour Company bankruptcy with assets around 60000 dollars and liabilities about 50000 dollars is reported along with other items. Arch bishop of Florence dies. Paterson New Jersey clerk surrendering to sheriff. Marshall Minnesota merchants assign to M E Wilcox on Greensfelder Co liabilities around 15000 dollars. Further notes mention Dom Pedro recovering from illness and several arrests in Troy New York and Elein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisitiar
Kentucky Flour Company
J. Prevard
Margaret Conlon
Patrick Mulholland
Troy
Laundrigan
Hannibal Hamlin
Cariaco
Standings and Scores From Recent Games Across Leagues
Sporting news reports results from Milwaukee to Omaha with several NL and AA games. Detroit and Washington won NL contests while Cleveland Kansas City St Louis and Brooklyn led the American Association standings. St Paul won six straight as Omaha faltered in yesterday’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stundings
Oho
Clu Accounts
Monterdas
Giamens
Milwaukee
Louis
Atore
Kuneas City
Omaha
Burdick
Bueton
Detroit
Washington
Blues
Ampire Powers
Blonteeig
Clarkson
Boston
St. Paul
Chicago
New York
Withiladel Plata
Tunigquapolia
Pittaburr
Bres Washington
Western Association
Thas
Oon Des Maines
Milwauke
Chicuzo
St. Louis i
Clonlag Day Encampment Closes in Menomonee Wisconsin
The Third Regiment wrapped up its encampment at Menomonee Wisconsin on June 17 with high marks for discipline and instruction. Gov. Rusk praised the cadets after the review and parade. Company H bears the colors and La Crosse members display a flax prize from local ladies. A band bull was held at the opera house last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonen
Wis
Eau Claire
Griffin Rifles
Gov. Rusk
Menomonee
la Crosse
Opera House
Wisconsin Pensioners Bulletin Lists Grants and Increases
June 16 report shows pensions granted to John Connors and others in Wisconsin, with increases for Morris Larkins and Henry Hazelton. National Military Home entries include John Hanlon and Elijah Baylor. Mexican widows Catherine Buebel and Mery Creamer noted. General Sheridan reported to have slept well with no condition changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Washington
John Connors
Cottag
Grey Henry C. Wood
Eagle
Henry B. Norton
New Lisbon
Basil Champaign
Velp
Increase
Morris Larkins
North Freedom
Henry Hazelton
Sparta
Alonzo Veley
Richard G. Folger
Baldwin
Albert H. Jackson
Menasha
Reissce
Elijah M. Baylor
National Military Home
John Hanlon
Mery
Jas. H. Creamer
Marietta
Catherina
Valentine Bueebel
New Franken
Wasinsetos
Sheridan
Fashion Notes on Spring Fabrics and Accessories
Sun umbrellas revive parasols with passementerie rings and Canton crepe. Fabrics include Madras plaids, printed cottons, plain silks, lace lined silks, and trimmed gowns. Reds, ecru guipures, and embroidery pair with darks. girls’ straw hats feature gray and other deep tones with bright floral trims. Mrs. Cleveland seeks tennis lessons for President Cleveland at Oak View, but he refuses to learn. a compromise has her playing against an Oak View Irish opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Cleveland
Crown
Oak View
White
Sn Oak View Irish
German Emperor William II Succeeds After Death
The army and navy pledge fidelity as William II declares his birthright and leadership following Emperor Frederick I death. Paris and other cities note post mortem exams and mourning while European leaders send condolences and plan ceremonies.
Alive Hen. Woman supposedly dead returns to life scene
Memphis dispatch reports Mrs. Dick Webb of Beale Street learned that her daughter in law Sarah Kelly died after a lengthy illness. At the funeral the supposed corpse sat upright in the coffin and spoke, recounting her return to life before being laid to rest again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Dispatch
Dick Webb
Beale Street
John Webb
Mra.ebb
Sarah Kelly
Webb Jr
Flendersom
Mra
Wabb
Memphis
Locust pest arrives in Illinois gardens sparking fear
The Janesville Gazette notes seventeen locusts have appeared in Winnebago County after worm rains. Locusts swarm from the ground, damaging shade trees and bushes. Residents sprayed kerosene to curb them as fear grows over potential fruit tree ruin and a forty day life cycle. The pest bores trenches with a tail bite and later emerges after seventeen years. widespread feeding includes maple leaves and potato vines. In Chicago a harp anecdote recalls care for a harp as a baby before a stage show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Winnebago County
Illinois
Items of Interest from National and International News
A Paris mechanic’s wife inherits 590 000 from a former servant. Misa Isabella Dartincton to deliver Fourth of July oration in interior Pennsylvania. Justice Bradley’s daughter cares for the poor. Liszt’s first concert program shown in Vienna. Aimed at High Aristocracy and the Public. Carnegie party reaches Granitham and stops at Angel Inn dating to King John. Henry Blaine slept in the bed where Richard III signed Buckingham’s death warrant. M Gernuschi pledges to donate palace and Japanese bronzes to Paris. Princess Alexandra of Greece may wed Grand Duke Paul in Wales rumor. A rude remark on a Turk noted. Senators in gentle courtesy. Beck and Vance dispute a statement. A witty exchange about writings and proof. Philip Gastoni shoots Mrs Louisa Marrn in New York, then kills himself. husband warned him away.
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Czat
Russia
Paris
Misa Isabella Dartincton
Pennsylvania
Daucler
Bradley
Vienna
Carnegie
Granitham
Angel Inn
John
Blaine
Richard Ili
Duke of Buckingham
M. Gernuschi
Alexandara
Greece
Albert Victor
Wales
Paul
Tau
Alexandr
Athens
Senate
Sinolly Point
Beck
Vance
Senator Beck
Ghisas
Explosion at Bailey Bros warehouse kills several in Ohio
A huge explosion at Sailey Bros Co warehouse in Zanesville area triggers fires and collapses. Five men are reported dead, including a drayman and a fireman’s son, with search halted as the blaze continues. Injuries among workers are serious and logs value under $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarhsville
Ind
Sailey Bros. & Co
Crrcrxsatt
Zanesville
Ohio
Bailey Bros. & Co
Main Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
William Miner
Fort Bailey
Grayson
Lost at Sea as Two Boys Vanish Near Port Jefferson
Two eight year old boys from Port Jefferson disappeared after drifting far from shore in a small boat. A search began with a steamer hired by local residents as night fell, with no sign of the children as strong winds and tides thwarted their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Port Jefferson
Man Claims Private Alley Rights In Algoma Street Block
Robert McMillen Mays asserts ownership of the alley south of his Algoma street home between Algoma and High streets. City official counters the twenty year public use makes it public property. McMillen says he owned the alley and public use was minimal in the past five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McMillen
Algoma Street
Algoma
High Streets
McMillen
Berlin
T. J Taney
la Croste
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago Divier
Yea Crosze Ryodian
Fred Clark
Park Livery State
Virogws
Grandstar
Desire Fami
Grandstat
Religious services and notices across churches and towns
Morning sermons announced at Trinity Congregational Second Methodist and First Presbyterian churches with topics on faith and duty. Welsh Congregational preacher sent to La Crosse. no evening services during hot season. naval services at First Baptist. Scandinavian Baptists meet at Barker's hall with Sabbath school. Also reports of a train robbery near Virdigris bridge with one killed and others wounded, and a Dis De Bar verdict guilty in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Greenwoou
Trinity
BH. Af. Smith
Congregational Church
Christian Communion
Mr. Botzer
Second
Methodiat Church
Usm
First Baptist
Anthony Evans
Welsh Congregational Church
la Crosse
James W. McNary
Ashland
First Presbyterian Church
Barker's Hall
Main Street
Alzoma Street Methodist Church
Geo. A. Cressey
Second Baptist Church
Ninth Street
Edgar Leevitt
St. John’s Universalist Church
Froelich
Congress man Charlie Clark Praises Wisconsin Support
Washington dispatch reports Charlie Clark of Necush returning to praise Wisconsin support for Rusk. He notes sentiment mirrored in a letter to a friend after a recent trip home and mentions losing a paper mill investment in the fire but staying resilient. Society shifts toward the seashore with Saratoga baggage incidents and seaside attire referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gosnip
Wasmineton
Charlie Clark
Necush
Wisconsin
Clark
Washington
Saratoga
Fond du Lac Yacht Club Officers Elected
Fond du Lac yacht club elected officers including Commodore H H Dodd and Vice Commodore W H Dills. Charles Cleveland serves as Fleet Captain and S Ho tailing as Secretary with G A Henry as Treasurer. H C Dittmar, captain of the Minerva, retires after seven years as commodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Water works near test. lightning kills stock in barn
Janesville prepares for formal test of water works while a barn near Whitewater is struck by lightning killing several cattle. Reports from the state university list junior orators from several towns and a board consolidates prison positions with Rev Kutchin taking a post starting July 1. A young Winneconne child dies from blood poisoning after a Decoration Day foot injury. Chippewa Falls faces rising divorce cases as Ashland fears quicksand under its site.
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Janesville
Whitewater
State University
Athens
W. MM. Smith
Kesperia
Townley
Adelphis
C.M. Mayers
Philomsthia
W. D. Tarrant
Lauren
Susie Wexg
Waupua Times
Board of Supervisors
Vr. Kutchin
Winneconne
Chicago
Bundy
Ashland
Grasshopper Plague Devastates Meadows and Crops in Indiana
June reports from Jasren and nearby areas describe swarms of grasshoppers damaging meadows, foliage, corn, oats, and garden crops across multiple counties. The infestations threaten agricultural yields as thousands of acres suffer devastation and recovery costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasren
Ind
Lindisna
Wisconsin Central lands confirmed in Ashland county
Ashland Wisconsin June 16 land officers receive interior department decision directing title to thousands of acres within indemnity limits of Wisconsin Central railroad in Ashland county. Lands opened for settlement in 1857 under Commissioner Sparks order, patents later issued, hearing held, decision divesting railroad of jurisdiction upheld by general land office acting commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winconsin Central
Antoud
Barron County
Ashland Indian Agency
Menasha News
Ashland
Wis
Interior Department
Wisconsin Central Ailroad Company
Ashland County
Sod
Sparks
Sosver
General Land Office
Banquet of Milwaukee Merchants Noted for Guest List
A Plankinton Rouge banquet hosted by the Merchants Association drew over 200 guests in Milwaukee. Gov. Staurk Timme Gen Lucius Fairchild and many state and local figures attended while President Andrews welcomed guests and speakers included J W Quarles Edward P Vilas and Senator J C Spooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thia City
Merchants’ Association
Gixte
Stuak
Timme
Lucius Fairchild
E.C. McFetridge
Beaver Dam
H. A. Taylor
Hudson
iGeo. C. Ginty
Chippewa Falls
C. J. L. Meyer
Fond du Lac
Cleveland
Mrs. Spooner
Senator Spooner
Mesdamee
Edward Sanderson
H. C. Payne
J. W. von Schaick
Ira B. Smith
C. E. Andrews
C. L. Blanchard
C. L Colby
Menasha High School Commencement Held In Tur ner Hall
Menasha Wis June 16 The commencement exercises of the Menasha high school were held at Turner Hall last night. The graduating class was one of the largest ever seen in this city. The program included essays and declamations with music by Planer’s orchestra. Diplomas were awarded to the graduates. About 1 000 people attended. The hall was richly decorated and praise is given to the committee for decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Wis
Menasha High School
Planer
Indemnity land selections eyed by Chicago St Paul Omaha
Lands in Barron county totaling 15104 acres were filed at the U S land office by W H Phipps land agent for the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway. The parcels were once chosen by the North Wisconsin Railroad but were deemed unsatisfactory for the Omaha company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harron
Eau Crarre
Wis
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omahs
W. H. Phipps
Hudson
United States Land Office
Barron County
North Wisconsin Railroad Company
Omaha Company
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Paulo Whaan
Epailure
Louisville
Hishop
Ceccane
Florence
Dea
William Hague
Paterson
Canada
People’s Brewing Company of
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Jachive
Fashion Notes
William Second
Pausal
Porin
Thes
Willian
William II
William I
Hearta
Prussia
Fredericki
Navy
William 1
Kiel
Prince Henry
Sether
Iis
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Albert
Victor
Prince Christian
Paul of
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Lorne
Abenws
Swiss National Council
Toslay
Tun Waert
Coun
Michael Gibbons
Cambria County
Chicaco Herahd
Mme
Chatterion
Sv Entertainment
Central Music Hall
Philip Gastoni
Louisa Marrn
Mark
Lost
Trsin Krebbera
Mesxoene
I. T
Virdigris Bridge
Bagrage
Colton
Ben. C. Tarver
Rosebud
Texas
Dell
Marshall
E Posse
Diss DE Bar
Sydney Neff
Mary Grob
M.C
Sturgeor Bay
Schofield
Pisna
Lilien E. Schofield
Twentieth Street
Hatch
Scofield
General News
San Francisco
Cal
China
Lino Tenunaios
Sre
Odd Fellows Hall
Aghand
Nenasha Graduates
Durfee
Actin
Hesser
Wm. Chandler
Senate Committee On
Thad Pound
Wadixon
Mantox
Wisconsin State Firemen’s Association
Jederson
Arbatos
Wisdune
I. N Stewart
Stewart
Wenasha's Fire Department
Mesausa
Memasua Fire Department
Menaaha
Misasma
Menasta Wooden Ware Company
Wasmsatos
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