Europe by Cable A Vital Test of Strength
London dispatch reports two big political stories in England and Ireland. Cheshire by election looms as Duke of Westminster’s son seeks to hold a Unionist seat, while the National League issue stalls in Parliament. Parnell’s health worsens with East wind blamed, and Ferdinand of Bulgaria NEWS interests shift. Blaine tours Ireland causing speculation as American visitors crowd Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Ancnst
England
Cheshire
London Cubs
Vialy
Uw North
Northwich
Glidstone
National League
Chamberlain
Commons
Smith
Lord Swisbury
Deford
Gladstone
Parnell
Ireland
O'Gorman
Carlow
Mr. Gladstone
Gira O'Connell
Clare
Dublin
Europe
Senator Riddleberger Is Jailed Then Freed by Mob
United States Senator Riddleberger was fined 25 dollars and imprisoned five days for contempt of court before being released by a mob of about 100 men. An eyewitness said the senator helped instigate a placard display during a larceny case, provoking the courtroom disturbance and the judge’s order. The jailer released him after slight resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipski
White Chapel
Sunthey
Justine Stephen
Stead
Pall Mul Gazette
Slease
Stew
Tepe
Home Secretary
Mr. Matthews
Matthews
Blaine
Trelannd
Treland
Dublin
Cable
America
Ireland
Waller
Simon Cameron
Senator Stanley
Drew
United States
Cameron
Depew
Woonstock
Riddleberger
Newman
W. W. Jones
Jones
Bill Jones
Sesson
Commonwealth
J.C. Baker
Riddieberger
Ife
Whitman
Edinburg
Senator Riddleberger
Double murderer Frank Wilson hanged in Arizona
Frank Wilson was hanged at Prescott Arizona for the May 1886 murders of Samuel Clevenger and his wife Charlotte on Buckskin Mountain. He killed them with an axe during a horse driving trip, buried the bodies, divided $500, and fled with a companion who was later exonerated by his confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frank Wilson
Prescott
Arizona
Samuel Clevenger
Charlotte
Buckskin Mountains
Utah Line
Wilson
John A. Johnson
Clevenger
Washington Territory
Johnson
Idaho
Nevada
Conqrer
Zulick
Hunter notes reveal suit against Seventh National Bank
John C. Dishong Jr filed in Common Pleas alleging the Seventh National Bank sold him a forged pro missory note on March 17 for 5200 signed by James Long and payable to James and John Hunter. He paid 6115.05 and seeks recovery after the bank refused repayment claiming the note was genuine. He cites bank representation as the basis of the claim and questions who negotiated the purchase of the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dishong, Jr
Common Pleas
Seventh National Bank
James Long
James
John Hunter
Long
Pleading for a Condemned Man Resists Clemency
London August 13 Mr Matthews Home Secretary refuses to intervene in the Lipski murder case. The condemned man’s solicitor sent a telegram to the Queen begging for a respite and claiming to have evidence that could prove the prisoner’s innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Matthews
Home Secretary
Jew Lipski
Humbert Probes Pope on Monarch Gift in Rome
The Gozzetta d'Italia reports King Humbert is asking his chaplain to sound the Pope on accepting a jusilege present. If the Pope agrees the King’s brother Prince Pominano and others will send gifts. The Queen of Portugal and Princess Ciysilde send presents as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Rom
Gozzetta d'Italia
Pominano
Portugal
Ciysilde
Proeenta
End of Camp Hancock Ends as Guards Return Home
Mount Gretna reports the final departure of the Second Brigade and all regiments from Camp Hancock. Soldiers left by noon with trains slow due to car shortages. Governors Beaver and Curtin plus Hartranft staff departed on a special train as Camp Gretna closes for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebanon Valley
Winfield Scott Hancocck
Maloney
State Arsenal
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
City
Battery B
Bowman
Bonvalion
State Fencibles
Beaver
Curtin
Hartranft
Green
National Guard
Hastings
Mt. Gretna
Modern Incantations A Superstitious Lady Relieved of Money
In the Court of Common Pleas Emmeline Unruh of Germantown sues Peter Nichols Bridget E Nichols Franklin Maguire and Alice Maguire alleging she was controlled by Nichols from 1933 to May this year and induced to pay about $4 000 for supposed remedies. Defendants alleged inclusion of distant telegraph messages loud voices rappings cat musk and brass bags as part of the scheme to remove spells with the aim of recovering the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Edward Haugh
H. B. Amerling
Emmeline Unruh
Peter Nichols
Bridget E
Franklin Maguire
Alice
Alice Jordan
Germantown
Nicho
Nichols
Joan Carlin in Trouble in Major City Scuffle
John Cartin a prominent real estate owner and downtown politician is held in $600 bail on assault charges against Charles Franklin and Edward Gregor and $600 on carrying concealed weapons. The case follows a domestic dispute involving Carlin, his wife, and a housekeeper with blackmail allegations surrounding the incidents at 925 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cartin
Magistrate Diamond
Germantown
Charles Franklin
Edward Gregor
Sansom Street
Carlin
Richener
Prize fight in Birmingham ends after fifty one rounds
A prize fight at Birmingham yesterday between Cosnett and Cooper lasted fifty one rounds. Both fighters were badly mauled and neither could claim a clear victory as the bout ended with uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham
Cosnett
Cooper
Wen
Knights Rally With Banner and Labor Park Picnic
Knights of Labor raised a large oblique banner over Pastime Park announcing a September 6 labor demonstration and picnic with all labor groups except the German trades. A brass band fireworks and a singing crowd accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Girard Avenue
Knights of Labor
Bricklayers
Amalgamated Brickmakers’ Union of Nicetown
Pastime Park
Telegraphic Brevities Note Big World Happenings
Prince Bismarck arrives at Kissingen and will meet Count Kalnoky for an interview. Cholera cases rise at Malta with two deaths. Ships Richmond Galena Ossipee reach Bar Harbor. Saxony monarchs open Dresden expo. Mrs Scott named postmaster at Claysville and John Goodwin at Ratan. Harcourt plans Dublin visit. tithes bill said abandoned. Maryland Jockey Club fall meet Oct 18–Nov 1. Parnellite MPs urged to attend Commons. £41,000 bullion moved to America. Ghilzals defeated by Afghan troops at Gholambyde. AAAS holds no session. day spent on excursions. Marblehead lime and cement works burn. Ex‑Senator Thurman visits the President at Oak View. Lyons shot in New York Ghatam Square saloon quarrel. Tailors’ convention closes with Fred Jensen president. Etruria passengers include J L M Curry and Chang Yeu Horn. French spoliation claims docs seized at New York. Knoxville election boosts half‑million railroad stock. California Democrats seek invitation for Cleveland’s visit to Vallejo.
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Prince Bismarck
Kissingen
Count Kalnoky
Malta
Richmond
Galena
Ossipee
North Atlantic
Bar Harbor
Queen
Saxony
Dresden
Caroline Scott
Claysville
John W. Goodwin
Ratan
William Vernon Harcourt
Dublin
W. H. Smith
Commons
Maryland Jockey Club
Parnellite
House of Commons
Bank of England
America
Afghanistan
Aincer
Gholambyde
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Marblehead
Quincy
Lik
Thurman
Ohio
Oak View
New York
Daniel Lyons
Daniel Murphy
Ghatam Square
Custom Tailors
Fred. Jensen
Chang Yeu Horn
Spain
New York Custom House
Documenta
San Ebiboat
Bayard
Washngton
Knoxville
Cleveland
Valiforu
Mortgage Filed On Shreve Stock And Fixtures
A chattel mortgage for 10 000 dollars on the stock and fixtures of lawyer Samuel N Shreve's Camden machine shop on Front street was recorded for his mother Elizabeth Shreve. Shreve faces arrest on charges of misappropriating 26 375 53 dollars of his uncles securities and money, with the uncles alleging trust of 35 000 dollars in 1883. He admitted cash on hand but refused full scrutiny, prompting the uncles to seek final settlement and his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel N. Shreve
Front Street
Camden Register of Deeds
Elizabeth Shreve
Camden
John Land Ephraim L Glover
Shrove
Adm
Ted
Provident Life and Trust Company
Philadelphia
Glovery
Trust Company
Shreve
Centenary Parade Attracts Wide Range Of Dignitaries
The centennial celebration planned for September nears certainty of grandeur with foreign consuls from Britain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Spain, Germany, Austria, France, St. Domingo, Italy, Argentina, Denmark, Portugal and Brazil expected to attend. Invitations have brought replies from Bishop Potter and Cardinal Gibbons among others, and governors from Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Governors of Albania, Illinois, Indiana and Nevada may also be present.
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Great Britain
Mexico
Nicaragua
Spain
Germany
Austria
France
St. Domingo
Italy
Argentine Republic
Denmark
Portugal
Brazil
Potter
New York
Gibbons
Whitehead
Pittsburg
Starkey
Newark
N. J
Scarborough
New Jersey
Bishop Belell
Ohio
United States
House of Representatives
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Albania
Illinois
Indiana
Nevada
Quarrel Over Personal Matter At Governors Island
Lieutenant General Sheridan reviews charges by Colonel Whipple against Colonel Burns for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The altercation allegedly involved insult and a blow. Burns was arrested by General Schofield and a court-martial may follow due to lack of sufficient officers at the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheridan
W. D. Whipple
Governor's Island
New York
W. W. Burns
Sehofield
Charres
Whipple
Colonel Burns
Schofield
Queen expresses thanks to Erastus Wiman for New York jubilee address
A dispatch from Lord Salisbury to the British Ambassador forwarded to Erastus Wiman of New York, chairman of the Queen’s jubilee committee, conveys the Queen’s sincere thanks for the loyalty shown in a New York residents’ jubilee address and best wishes for their welfare and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Wiman
Washington
Marquis of Salisbury
New York
Fire destroys Jackson Smith saw mill in Tonawanda
A watcher reports two men fled from the Jackson & Smith saw mill yard on Sweeny Street at 2 am. The fire quickly engulfed the 200 by 60 foot building along Tonawanda Creek. fire department arrived too late to save the structure. Insurance on the property is about 30,000 with a total value near 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda
N. Y
Sweeny Street
Jackson & Smith
Tonawanda Creek
Extradition Papers Under Way for McGarigle Return
State Attorney Grinnell prepares a lengthy extradition petition detailing the escape and related grand jury investigations. The document will be sent to the Governor for transmission to the President at Washington, seeking McGarigle's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarigle
CarcaGo
Boodler McGarigle
Grinnell
Washington
Brandegar Committed in Saloon Shooting Case
Magistrate Clement commits John Brandegar, a saloon keeper at 2326 Market Street, to prison to await word on Eli Ward’s critical neck wound after Brandegar shot Ward and himself. Ward, who surrendered his pistol, is hospitalized at Jefferson College Hospital.
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Clement
John Brandegar
Market Street
Eli Ward
Warl
Ward
Brandegar
Jefferson College Hospital
Partnership Dispute Over Stone and Bartram Liquor Firm
Master Olmstead reports in Common Pleas on a dissolved Stone and Bartram liquor partnership begun in 1482 and dissolved May 4 1834. He finds Stone contributed 2000 and Bartram brought skill, with equal profits or losses. Debts of 406.23 deemed uncollectible, divided as 303.15 to Stone and 303.13 to Bartram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti. C. Olmstead
Abraham Stone
James P. Bartram
Common Pleas
Stone & Bartram
Stone
Thhat Bartram
Stone Saad
Bartram
Mr. Bartram
Thistle Yacht Rumor Circulates After Departure
Glascow August 13 A rumor claims the yacht Thistle left for New York on July 25 has been lost. Owner Mr Bell disputes the claim saying the vessel’s rig is cut down making a voyage to New York unlikely before next Wednesday and perhaps a week later in arriving.
Minors Inheritance Established For Grandson
Judge Hanna in Orphans Court orders $900 yearly from the George Whitney estate for the maintenance and education of six year old George Whitney Outerbridge. The will left half the residue to Mary Ely Whitney who married Alexander I Outerbridge Jr. and upon her death the share passed to their son, the minor.
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Victor Guillou
Alexander E. Outerbridge, Jr
Hanna
Orphans’ Court
George Whitney
George Whitney Outerbridge
Mary Ely Whitney
Alexander I. Outerbridge
Three Deaths From Inquest Findings In Philadelphia
Coroner Ashbridge held inquestes on Isaac D Kitweil eight year old boy of 2241 Page street killed Friday by a cable car at Twenty third street and Columbia avenue a verdict of accidental death. J G Kalder body found hanging Friday morning at Fifth street near the Pennsylvania Railroad verdict death by own action. John Eberley nine of Tacony run over on the Pennsylvania Railroad while coal picking verdict accidentally killed.
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Ashbridge
Isaac D. Kitweil
Page Street
Twenty-third Street
Columbia Avenue
J. G. Kalder
Fifth
John Eberley
Tacony
Pennsylvania Railroad
Robbery Suspect Captured After Kennett Farmer Assault
A man giving name McSayres and address 715 Locust Street faced a magistrate Clement after being charged with robbing George McFarland, a Kennett farmer. McSayres, caught by Officer Kirk and Cooney, had $1.50. two accomplices fled. He awaits trial.
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McSayres
Locust Street
Clement
George McFarland
Kennett
Albert Kirk
McFarland
Kirk
Cooney
McIayres
McLayres
Pension Bill Debate Ends in West Chester Vote
Division on the pension bill in McCall Post G A R hall West Chester August 13. After months of discussion hindered by heat the meeting adjourned with the bill 12 in favor and 9 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
McCall Post
Balloon ascent from Paris aims for highest altitude
Paris observers report August 13 as Mallet and Jovis launched from the Lavalette Gas Works in the balloon Horta. They seek the loftiest height attainable before descent with landing stated as Maree Belgium. The text records a few hours of ascent and uncertain details.
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Paris
Pariis
Aeronauts
Mallet
Jovis
Balloo
Horta
Lavilie Te
Maree
Belgium
Poisoned Confectionery Plagues Pittsburg Ward Twenty Seven
Chrome yellow or a deadly substitute has sickened 23 residents of Pittsburg's seventh ward after a custard cake from L. J. Love bakery was shared by families and boarders. Victims include Charles Baker's household and several relatives, with others at risk and investigators tracing the cake's origin to L. J. Logue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Charles Baker
Op Forty-sixth Street
L. J
Danyver
Mrs. Baker
Lizzie McCarth
William
Berks Republicans Move to Elect National Delegates
The Berks County Republican committee met in Renprna to decide delegate selection for the National Convention. Debate split on whether delegates should be elected at the August county convention or a spring special session, with Lehigh added to Berks as a new district. The committee voted 19 to 12 to elect two delegates next month, risking future contests at the national level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renprna
Elwood Deysher
Berks
Blaine
Cooper
Lehigh County
Campaign Concludes as Voter Fatigue Spurs Action
In Chester County West Cursier on August 13 a weary canvass for county offices prompts many to abandon the fray. One resident J. Linton Hiddlenon, a pond blicksmith in East Bradford, grew tired of interviews by office seekers and posted a card on his smithy door to stop the visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester County
West Cursier
J. Linton Hiddlenon
East Bradford
Beiog
Campaign device targets county treasurer race
A fragmented political notice appeals to a county treasurer race under Republican rules. It asserts wartime service and militia experience as credentials, urging voters to support the candidate to protect country and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Linton Hippoeson
Delegates Chosen At Fayette County Democratic Meeting
Fayette and Uniontown delegates elected to the State Convention as twenty five of forty nine committeemen attended. W. C. McCormick and G. W. Litman from this place, J. A. Wolmer of German township, Jobin J. McFarland of Oho, Pyle Aleing of Connellsville, and Alexander Lill Dawson Searight’s son. Searight received ten votes but Boyle men blocked his election amid bitter feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Uniontown
Democratic County Committee
W. C. McCormick
G. W. Litman
J. A. Wolmer
German Township
Jobin J. McFarland
Oho
Pyle Aleing
Connellsville
Alexander Lill
Dawson Searight
T. D. Searight
Boyle
Berks Prohibitionists Hold County Convention in Reading
Berks Prohibitionists met in Reading with small attendance led by County Chairman John Kienzle. Rev. Miller prayed for Reading to be freed from intemperance, and Rev. J. H. Aimes spoke on temperance. no county ticket was nominated due to low turnout. resolutions oppose high license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks County
Reading
Berks
Susquehanna Republican Nominations at Montrest
The Susquehanna County Republican Convention nominated Foran for Sheriff, Wright for Register and Recorder, Woodward for Treasurer, Tingley and Woodhouse for Commissioners, Crover and French for Auditors, Adam and Gray as delegates, to support Judge Williams for Supreme Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susqquehanna
Montrest
Susquehanna County
B, Foran
Wright
Register and Recorder
G. G. Woodward
Tingley
M. Woodhouse
H. H. Crover
H. L. French
J. W. Adam
J. M. Gray
Williams
Candidates Picnic Draws Vast Crowd in East Reading
A large gathering at an East Reading picnic attracted about forty candidates for county offices. The event centered on campaigning and socializing with a dance planned for the evening.
Armstrong's Democratic Delegates Nominated at Kittaning
The Democratic county committee met at 1 P M and elected Austin Clark W W Hill both of Kittaning and Dr J J Orr of Leachburg as delegates to the State Convention They were not instructed The administration of Cleveland was endorsed G W Ixeman of Freeport was named for County Treasurer
Man Killed by Freight Train Near Leaman Place
Lancaster August 18 Frank Shuck a young local track repairman was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at Leaman place while walking toward the station to catch a Lancaster train. He died instantly and the body was brought home to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Frank Shuck
Pennsylvania Railroad
Leamen Place
Export Trade Totals For Petroleum Wheat And Corn
The report lists exports from the port with figures for petroleum and grain. Petroleum exports since January 1, 1887 total 96 000 959 and 91 422 002 for the later period. Wheat and corn exports show corn 1 999 837 and 1 628 841 for alternate times, and wheat 4 618 785 and 2 205 923 for 1886.
Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Rebecca Trivit
Rebecca M. R. Trivit through A. S. Shields filed in Common Pleas a suit against George Bower for damages of $10,000 over a breach of promise of marriage. She alleges a December 1886 promise to marry in March and an April refusal to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca M. R. Trivit
A. 8. S. Shields
Common Pleas
George Bower
Miss Trivit
Jesuit Father Michael Burne to Take Final Vows
This morning in Boston Father Michael F. Burne will take his last vows as a member of the Society of Jesus. The ceremony at St. Joseph’s Church will occur during the 7 o’clock Mass after a seventeen year novitiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morevecause
Michael F. Burne
Boston
Order of the Society of Jesus
St. Joseph's Church
Fourth Street
Witings Alley
Grimeson Still Hangs On In Philadelphia State Fight
The piece outlines a tense Philadelphia Democratic scene as Col Grimeson refuses to concede the Republican drift. It notes Quay's influence, Hart and Williams as likely statewide targets, and Sheppard’s bid for Supreme Judge with unity among Democrats. Local races center on Krumbhaar for Sheriff and Krumbhaar vs Dechert for County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Grimeson
Senator Quay
Quay
Grimeson
Robinson
Delaware County
Grimeson Mitchell
Colonel Quay
Hart
Williams
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Baine
Maine
Pennsylvania
United States
Cameron
Chris Mavee
John Sherman
Cooper
Blaine
Magee
Major Montooth
Allegheny
Hoe
United Philadelphia
Krumbhaar
Dechert
Charles Benton
Clay
Sensenderfer
Monroe
Fell
Reed
Bregsy
Ferguson
Florists Headed to Chicago for National Convention
A special train arrived at the Baltimore and Ohio station last evening carrying about fifty members of the American Florists' Association from Jersey City en route to Chicago for the annual convention. The Florists' Club of the city hosted a supper at the station restaurant for about sixty members before they departed on a nine o'clock train to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Jersey City
Cfty
American Florists’ Association
Chicago
Florists’ Club
Indian outbreak in Colorado unsettled, troops held ready
Adjutant General Drum received a dispatch from General Crook stating the Indian outbreak in Colorado had not yet been located with certainty but a large force is kept ready at various army posts to move at a moment's notice.
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Washtneaton
Drum
Crook
Colorado
Dicnt
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