Cholera spreads in Constantinople and world news spread
The article reports a widespread cholera outbreak in Constantinople and covers global items including Kansas wheat crop totals, a Baltimore musician's death, government customs receipts, university alumni plans, Behring Sea arbitration honors for Torrer, New York money market shifts, and various unrest and diplomatic notes across cities and nations. It mentions explorer Van den Kerck's expedition loss, indictments in New York, and rail tragedies, among other foreign and domestic updates.
Working classes urged in U S political stance and relief notes
The piece surveys a call for labor interests in American statesmanship, citing relief efforts by the Colored Auxiliary Association of Jacksonville to hurricane victims, a drowning death in Maine, and a fire in Belgium. It also notes shipping arrivals, British railway strikes, and other late 19th century events in a broad mix.
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United States
Relief Committee of the Colored Auxiliary
Jacksonville
Fla
Charleston
Syra
Tampa
Baltimore
Thaddeus Rabbidge
Camlen
Schoemer William Smith
Keterg
Bland Ofnds
Netherlands
Jack the Ripper
Maine
Alexander
Mclean
San Francisco
Japan
Behring Sea
Eden Theater
Ostend
Helgium
Shelbourne
Terre Haute
Ind
Great Midland Railway of England
Earl of Aberdeen
Liverpool
Amelia
Hontonkri
Ith
Hakozakizi
Ivanockami
Tambari
Pan-American Medical Congress
Washington
Cleveland
White House
Tur Egypt cotton crop rises to 5.25 million cantars
Telegraphs report Egypt’s cotton yield climbing to 5.25 million cantars, up from 4.75 million last year. Other items note tax arrests for counterfeiting in Georgia, Chicago hosts a historic parliament of religionists, and disasters from a cyclone in Louisiana.
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Jackson
Elberton
Chicago
Arkansas River
Pulaski
Jefferson
Drew
Colebour
Indiana
Louisiana
Lockport
Sisters of Charity
Massachusetts Man Elected Commander in Grand Army
Indianapolis dispatch reports John J. Adams of Massachusetts elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The meeting noted Adams wartime record from 1861 through Petersburg, including Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, his capture and prison experience, and his service as Lynn postmaster and deputy superintendent of the Concord Reformatory.
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Massachusetts
Grand Army
Indianapolis
Ind
Union Station
John J. Adams
Masachusetts
Col. J. N. Walker
Indiana
J. ©. Bigger
Texas
Jack” Adams
New England
Creed Army
Department of Masachusetta
Fredericksburg
Gettyshars
Petersburg
Lanter Post
Lynn
Masa
Adams Bas Ge
Maseachusetts
Telm
Offdale
Manufacturers Fight Tariff On Macaroni At Hearing
The Ways and Means Committee resumed hearings with Witcomb Metallic Kedlstead Co. president W. Witcomb arguing to keep the current tariff. A J Toomey, a New York producer of high grade macaroni, urged maintaining the two cent per pound duty, citing wage disparities between the US and Italy. He contrasted weekly wages for American workers with those in Italian factories. The piece notes labor costs and averages, underscoring the protection argument.
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Barthonet
New York Harbor
Americas
Jones Jobsstol
Africa
Emin
Caixes
Gov. McKixley
Ohio
Indianapolis
Ind
National Congress of Trades Unionists
Belfast
Ben Tillett
Grand Army of the Republic
Triianapotin
Incd
Eleventh
Indiana
Lew Wallace
Ken Hurt
Wever
Burlington
Mondredl
Dave Robinwom
Bette
Fort Madison
Herman Antelmane Farwer
Colehour
Minnesota
Manchester
Sheffield
England
Wth
South Wales
Monmeathshire
Lockport
Sawer L Cirwens
Mark Twain
New York
Ith
Bremen
Biueher
Stralsund
Pomeranian
Max Mineanet Axptrees
Jeremon Market
New York City
Wasniterox
Ways and Means Committee
W. ©. Witcomb
Witcomb Metallic Kedlstead Co
Birmingham
Conn
A.J. Toomey
New York Produce Exchange
United States
Italy
Mr. Toomey
Trade Review shows renewed industrial activity after months of decline
The Trade Review reports a countrywide improvement in industry with more works resuming than stopping. Output figures for September indicate a partial revival in iron, textile, and metal sectors, a easing money market, and stronger hardware and architecture demand, though overall recovery remains slow amid drought and loan constraints.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Cos Weekly Review of Trade
Usedanke
wilLaigh
Biast
T.otone
Aurest
Tegan
Themas
Rea Co
Pittsburgh
Sabstan Mally
Ricarn
Troy
Minuets
Beberle
South Carolina
Hearing on tariffs features diverse industry pleas
N A Gilbert for Shelby Steel Tube Co argues against duty on Sweden sourced billets used for bicycle tubes. John E Stevens for Ludlow Manufacturing seeks similar relief for cordage and twine. L Moritz of Philadelphia bone buttons urges retaining current duties after past import competition.
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John E. Stevens
Ludlow Manufacturing and Cordage Co
Ludlow
Mass
L. Moritz
Philadelphia
New York
Brazilian revolt updates and foreign naval action
The Herald’s Valparaiso correspondent reports the Brazilian army remains loyal to Peixoto and the Santa Cruz fortress artillery are under fighting orders. A Rio dispatch says French command backs a plan to stop bombardment of Rio Janeiro by revolutionary squadrons.
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Radlcan
Rio Janeiro
New York
The
Herald
Valparaiso
Chili
Brazil
Peixoto
Santa Cruz
Paris
Home Rule Defeated in Lords Amid Salisbury Speech
The British House of Lords rejected the Home Rule bill after Lord Salisbury delivered a lengthy speech against it. Opposition argued the proposal would entrench Irish autonomy and unsettle the empire, while the lord chancellor and foreign secretary defended careful consideration. The division ended at midnight with a 419 to 41 vote against the motion. Washington meanwhile saw new U S nominations to Hawaii and Germany, Haiti, and Dresden.
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Loxpos
House of Lords
Marquis of Salisbury
Salisbury
Lord Herschell
Westminster
England
Sandtionis
Ang Lessy
Lor Roseberry
Himerelf
Ianaghter
Reliam
Walsh
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
House
Macaulley
Gladstone
Chanellor
Washington
Senate
Albert & Willis
Kentucky
Hawaii
Theodore Runyon
New Jersey
Germany
Henry M. Smythe
Virginia
United States
Haiti
Ellis Mills
Honolulu
Willian
Carroll
Maryland
Dresden
Hung jury ends Moorgan Wooldridge murder trial
Sept 6 report notes eight jurors favoring conviction for manslaughter and five for acquittal, resulting in a hung jury. The case was postponed with nonprosecution after the jury failed to reach a verdict, yielding costly proceedings for the county. Morgan and his sons appear relieved as supporters celebrate. Jackson Sept 7 reports a tax levy cut in Hinds County from 10 to mills, while city taxes rise to offset the loss. The city’s two saloons and prohibition chatter shape local finance and policy.
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Mr. Woodrough
Jackson
Wootrough
Woodrough
Worstrough
Henry Smixes
Moorgan- Wooldridge
Morgan
Board of Supervisors
Notorious thief dies in jail fire after failed escape
Witt Mc Lave, infamous detainee, set himself ablaze to break out of Wesson jail last week. A night watchman alerted authorities as flames engulfed the cell. the prisoner died before help arrived. Nearby towns report weather and crop conditions, with cotton shipments in decline from prior years.
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KCON
Alexanpen
Helly Springs
Ir Alexander
Mississippi
Madison County
Issaquena
Yazoo
Yalobusha
Sharkey
Leflore
Scott
Jefferson
Madison
Canton
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Constantinople
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Anaw
Ze Jn
Al-Hallows College
Dromcondra
Dublin
Hox
C. H. Torrer
Queen of England
Geoneet Granam
Rani Army of the Republic
1 W. Tendrix
Iowa
American Sugar Refining
Im Hirassels
Congo Free State
van den Kerckhave
Parsipesto Cleveland
Irans Timmenwax
Union Square
le Mars
A. St. Carpenter
Tar Ladidisiow
Tor
New York Grand Jury
Court of Genial Sessions
Emma Tieldman
Cnotrma
Moscow
Kieff
Hungary
Smith
Knoxville
Tenn
Sreetan
Bancoca
Cart. Barr
Marine Circle
Commercial Cable Co
Uiguay
Argentina
Villanueva
Catalonia
Wilelm von der Golz
Milwaukee
Lizzie Curtin
M. J. Curtin
Urance
Count von der Goltz
Geo. von der Goltz
Brerman
Wilhelm
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Keres
Havana
Tex
Keyes
State Department
Metz
Lorraine
William
Venehers
Wolo
McKigtey Pitt
Stewart
Walthall
Walthan
Cunard
Campania
Haine
Samiy
Queenstown
Adams Express Co
Akron
Elliott
Wfe
Gloucester
N. J
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Lakes
Detroit
Mich
Oades
Danville
Saufley
Pittsburg
Ala
Colorado
Jack Adams
Columbian Liberty
Worth
Fair Grounds
Administration Building
White City
the Trade Review
Mae
Tarif
Mississipp
Attala County
State
R. J. Harding
Hinds County
P. M. B. Wait
Tate
George L. Donald
Clarke
R. E Wilburn
Holmes
D. M. Butler
Amite
T. J. Mixon
Perry
J. B. Currie
J. W. Winborn
Renton
A. E. Anderson
Sunflower
W. H. Rollins
DeSoto
E M. Thompson
Montgomery
D. C. McInola
Simpson
J. 5. McCain
C. H. Neyland
Wilkinson
T. O. King
Tunica
R. W. McNair
Lincoln
G. B. Jones
Grenada
G. R. Kemp
C. W. Duke
Yalobuaba
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