Twenty two appointees named to Mint positions amid political shifts
The Mint appoints thirty new Philadelphia residents, mostly party workers, with nine left out and promised future placements. Frank Hayes becomes assignments clerk at 1500 dollars annually. Louis Brown named messenger. The list labels twenty eight as industrial and assigns two clerical posts, while others will be tried in various departments. Discharges exceed twenty, with several night watchmen ushers and clerks removed amid ongoing political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Frank Hayes
Bellefonte
James C. Eyster
Congressman Curtin
Louis Brown
George H. Harmstad
Brown
Third and
Brown Streets
Mint
William Benkett
Robert 8. Patterson
Eugene Harrington
George W. Palmer
Dr. Linderman
William H. P. Barnes
Squire McMullen
Mr. Barnes
D. Lagomarsino
John Barnes
Dallas Sanders
Allison
Arry C. Hamilton
A. Haller Gross
Harles Sommers
Lennon
Hobart
Monks
John BR. Stead
George Provand
Emanuel Herron
William Gilligan
Callowhill
George Wolforth
Frederick T. Koons
William Sweeney
Michael A. Boyle
Arthur Thacher
Peward
Anthony J. Dever
William ¥. Harrity
Neil McBride
Thomes J. Molloy
William Williamson
Berks County
Ermentrout
Edward de Bilver
Chester
Forwood
Frank M. Ketts
James Briggs
Charles Blackman
James Yarsley
Curtis Clayton
George C. Wilkins
Philip A. Voorhees
George W. Brooks
David K. Hartzell
Harry Maloney
Kelson Johnson
Samuel Laird
John McCuen
E. O. Thomas
Benjamin Burras
Isaac Jacobs
Fred Shiedt
John Hunsworth
Gerker
Frank MccCaully
McCaully
Brown & Woelpper
Cadwalader
Baker
Gerber
Noted Robber on Trial After Stagecoach Loots
A famed Pacific coast bandit, William Smith alias C. P. Weibauch, faces federal charges after release from San Quentin for a Wells Fargo treasure box robbery. His record includes a June 29 1881 Sierra Valley to Truckee heist where seven riders were held. He pleaded not guilty in U S District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SA. Francisco
Pacific
William Smith
C. P. Weibuach
Smith
Wells, Fargo & Co
Milton
Sonora
San Quentin
United States Marshal
United States District Court
Express
Sierra Valley
Truckee
Thoman Explains Recent New York Custom House Charges
Judge Thoman of the Civil Service Commission explains that Berry Barre and McKeown were not recommended and that resignations of five board members do not take effect yet. The commission can act with two members and non competitive exams may be used only with approval. Officials reportedly press for nominees. if refused, appointments will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoman
Washineton
New York
Philadelphia
Berry
Civil Service Commission
Comstock
Examining Board of
Eaton
Lyman
New York Civil Service Board
Labor troubles and union actions across Philadelphia
Doak's cloth factory and Atkinson's box making plant plan a joint picnic at Rising Sun Park on August 29. President Collins of the Journeymen Stonecutters Union disputes a masters manifesto and argues the real strike cause is non union labor. He cites mallet alterations at St James Church, a mason and stone cutter coalition, and foreman union requirements. Devlin and a canoe malleable iron works strikers resume work. Designer S John Dunn of the Pennsylvania Woolen Mills is jailed for assault and attempted murder of striker Robert Calhoun after Dunn reportedly brandished a revolver when Calhoun refused to back off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doak
Atkinson
Rising Sun Park
Collins
Journeymen Stonecutters’ Union
St. James’ Church
West Philadelphia
Delaney
Bricklayers’ Union
Devlin &A Canoe
Robert Calhoun
Lennon
Calhoun
Dunn
Absence Ends as Wilmington Youth Reports From India
Robert Norris, missing eleven years since leaving New Castle to sail at sea, writes from Jubbulapore, Bengal, claiming service in the British Army. He now lists himself as D McCroll and asks his mother to send an affidavit to claim saved money, while awaiting orders toward Afghanistan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Norris
India
Tux Tres
Wilmington
Robert J. Norris
New Castle
Mrs. Norris
England
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Jubbuipore
Bengal
Norris
D. McCroll
Afghanistan
Striking Miners Clash With Foreign Workers at Park Colliery
Special Dispatch reports a feud at Lentz Lilly Co Park colliery No 2 where striking miners attacked Hungarians and Poles forced into work. The melee drew crowds, lasted an hour, with ten to twelve seriously injured. Foreign workers later returned to duty. strikes may resume as men seek other jobs to avoid eviction from owner housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Times
Sunnanpoan
Lentz, Lilly & Co
S Park
No. 2
Arrested for a Brutal Crime in Camden
Thomas Tremont alias Big Shine, a colored man released from New Castle Jail after two months for carrying concealed weapons, was arrested by Camden Police Officer Kelly. He faces a charge of brutal assault on a colored woman in Camden last June, accused of tying her to a bed, scorching wounds with a heated poker, and dousing them with vitriol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Times
New Castle
Thomas Tremont
Big Shine
Cmcer Kelly
Camden
New Jersey
Trenton
Suits Against United States Filed By Iowa Line and Maine Project
The Central Iowa Railroad Company sues the United States in the Court of Claims for 4058 dollars claiming balance due under a mail contract from Albia to Northwood Iowa for four years starting July 1 1875. The Atlantic Dredging Company of New York also sues for 35466 dollars for losses under a 1879 channel improvement contract at Lubre Narrows Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Iowa Railroad Company
United States
Albia
Northwood
Iowa
Atlantic Dredging Company
New York
Lubre Narrows
Rosenfeld released after paying contempt fine
Sidney Rosenfeld, ordered to pay 750 dollars for contempt in producing The Mikado and jailed for default, was released today after his wife paid the fine. The money was raised by subscription from Alice Harris, Harry Miner, Roland Reed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rosenfeld
The
Times
New York
Brown
United States Court
Wheeler
Ludlow Street
Alice Harris
Harry Miner
Roland Reed
Hundreds of Illegal Pensions Probe Underway
General Black, head of the Pension Office, vows a nation wide audit to purge pension rolls. In Chicago investigators find deceased pensioners and widows who remarried still listed, exposing long standing errors and potential fraud.
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Washineton
General Black
Chicago
Four Men Die In Mine Railroad Collision At Cabin Creek
Four men were killed and one seriously wounded when loaded coal cars broke loose on the inclined railroad at the Cabin Creek Coal Mine above Duartestown W V. The deceased include Layton Oakford president of the road Thomas Peacock Amos Mitchell and Joseph Hall. A man named Thoman was seriously wounded.
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Duartestown
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Layton Oakford
Thomas Peacock
Amos Mitchell
Joseph Hall
Thoman
Lowry Nominated by Mississippi State Democratic Convention
Governor Lowry was renominated on the first ballot over Darden by 190 to 42. Lieutenant Governor Shands won renomination over Inge by 150 to. The administration received strong endorsement, with praise for Secretary Lamar's Cabinet selection.
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Lowry
Jackson
Miss
Darden
Shands
Inge
Lamar
Canada Returns the Compliment
Toronto reports E. E. Knott a real estate and insurance agent and Central Bank director has fled to New York leaving large liabilities after borrowing substantial sums, previously regarded financially sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto
E. E. Knott
Central Bank of Canada
New York
Passenger Agents' Agreement Reaches Satisfactory Terms
New York August 19 passenger agents from various railroads meet at Commissioner Fink's office. No official statement issued yet but it is understood a satisfactory arrangement has been reached today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fink
Detective Shot Fatality in Middletown Case
Hiram Frantz, shot in the back while fleeing Detective Still at Middletown on Thursday last, died this afternoon at Middletown. The incident centers on a pursuit involving local law enforcement and the suspect’s attempted escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Harnmsure
Hiram Frantz
Middletown
DANGERS OF THE LAW The Commitment of Two Married Women
Two women, Mrs Kate Turner and Ann Tulen, were sent to the House of Correction on Sunday after police and magistrates cited habitual drunkenness. The piece questions use of jails to remove inconvenient spouses, with neighbors defending Turner and noting alleged spousal mistreatment.
Captain Payne's Indictments Spark Pension Office Inquiry
A past appointee Captain Payne faces three indictments for obtaining money under false pretences. He allegedly forged pleas of sickness to borrow funds from General Stewart and private citizens, with suspension likely. Grand Army of the Republic and Pension Agent Davis weigh extenuating circumstances against possible punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. L. Payne
Joe Barblere
Pension Agency
Grand Army of the Republic
Davis
Grand
Payne
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army
Edgar P. Jeffries
Sansom Street
George S. Howard
South Eighteenth Street
Convention names officers of Sons of Veterans division
At the Second Grand Division convention a resolution made the Sons of Veterans Advocate the official organ. Officers elected for the year included Commander Walter B Payne of Fostoria Ohio Lieutenant Commander Clarence F Holmes of New York Vice Lieutenant Commander W C Farquahar Chief of Staff Miles W Ross Judge Advocate Martin Lawler Chief Mustering Officer W E Dixon Chaplain E C White Newark New Jersey. The convention adjourned.
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Washineton
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Veterans’ Advocate
Bloomington
Ill
Walter 8. Payne
Fostoria
Ohio
Clarence FE. Holmes
New York
W. C. Farquahar
Miles W. Ross
Baltimore
Martin Lawler
Shenandoah
W. E. Dixon
Philadelphia
E. C. White
Newark
N. J
Soldiers Orphans' Sixteeners elect officers at meeting
The Soldiers Orphans' Sixteeners held their session at WhitiuiiaMsport on August 19. Officers elected include President H L Devan of Allegheny, vice presidents Miss Clara Andrews Bethlehem and Miss Maggie Crook Newport, recording secretary Miss Mollie Reagan Altoona, and corresponding secretary K E Hoffman Williamsport. An executive committee from each school was chosen. Next reunion set for Harrisburg. Tomorrow an excursion and picnic will be held by Rene Post of the Grand Army of the Republic to conclude with a camp fire and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WhiuiiaMsport
H. L. Devan
Allegheny
Clara Andrews
Bethlehem
Maggie Crook
Newport
Mollie Reagan
Altoona
K. £. Hoffman
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Rene Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Vanderbilt's Latest Acquisition Merges West Shore System
August 19. A semi-official report states Cornelius Vanderbilt holds preferred stock of the New York Ontario and Western Road and that it will merge with the West Shore Central system. His position to outvote $58,113,082.84 of common stock and elect eight of thirteen directors signals consolidation.
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Vanderbilt
Tur Times
New Yor
West Shore Road
New York Central
New York
Ontario and Western
West Shore Central
Fort Monroe Regatta A Success At Fort Monnox
The Fort Monroe Regatta featured smooth waters and multiple event wins. Nowlan of the Albanys took junior singles in 11.10, Latrobe of the Norfolks was second. Albany Rowing Club won junior doubles with New York Athletic Club second. Norfolks won junior four gig with Columbias second. Washington Rowing Club captured senior four shells with Columbias second.
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Fort Monroe
Fort Monnox
Nowlan
Albanys
Latrobe
Norfolks
Albany Rowing Club
New York Athletic Club
Columbias
Washington Rowing Club
Bas Zened
Sancinith Capes
Cape Charlee
Tute
Ghouras
Mitchell Claims Police Errant In Murder Case
Special Dispatch to Tax Times Boston August 19 crowd watches Frank Mitchell arraigned on charge of murdering his wife whose body was found in the river He pleads not guilty continuance granted for hearing August 28 Mitchell says you may try all you please but you havent got the right man Inspector Dugan cites cucumbers as key evidence cucumber seeds found in the victim s stomach neighbor corroborates late dinner dispute over supper details mark the case as strong identification point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Kirkpatrick
Kate Turner
G. W. Turner
M. Clements
ER. W. Gillespie
Ann Tulen
Almende Street
Martin
David
John O'Brien
Joshua Lee
Tulen
Turner
Rue
James Friel
Spring
Sixteenth
Ruben
Boston
Frank Mitchell
Stillman B. Allen
Mitchell
Dead after a spree Patrick Connelly found dead in Freeland
The body of Patrick Connelly, sixty, was found on Centre street at four this morning with the front of the head crushed and other wounds from a blunt weapon. He had been on a spree with companions and was last seen with Peter Gallagher. An inquest before Justice Mac Donald heard a neighbor testify of a midnight fight. authorities expect to identify the guilty party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NaAzeton
Patrick Connelly
Centre Street
Freeland
Peter Gallagher
Justice MacDonald
Thomas Elliott
Connelly
The South's Good Prospects Reported
The Baltimore Manufacturer's Record, in a long forthcoming feature, surveys the South from Virginia to Texas and finds crop prospects unusually bright. Cotton, corn, tobacco acreage set records, yields expected to exceed prior bests, and costs lower. Fewer liens on farm advances noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balimore
Baltimore
Record
South
Virginia
Texas
Commencement Day at Chautauqua Opens With Band Parade
A large crowd arrived by lake steamers for recognition day at Chautauqua New York on August 18. The procession led by Boynton's Band from Meadville Pa was about a thousand strong. Alumni of 1885 entered the Hall of Philosophy for formal recognition as new counsellor Edward Everett Yale delivered the commencement oration amid a final camp fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cravuraugqua
N. Y
Chautauqua
Boynton
Meadville
Golden Gate
Hall of Philosophy
Chautauqua University
Edward Everett Yale
Ocean Grove Opens Ten Day Camp Meeting Amid Sermons
Ocean Grove New Jersey hosts the annual ten days gathering as 100 ministers and 1,500 attendees join the Lord's Supper. Bishop Andrews delivers the opening sermon on Create in me a clean heart. Later speakers include Rev J B Wescott of St Pauls Ocean Grove and Rev G B Wright of Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove
N.J
St. Paul’s Church
G. B. Wright
Camden
Fastest Divorce Decrees in Curiaco Time Record
In two cases at Curiaco on August 19, divorce bills were filed, evidence heard, and decrees granted in about thirty minutes each. One suit was filed by Commissioner Coburns wife alleging drunkenness. the other by a man named Jackson claiming his wife committed adultery.
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Curiaco
Coburn
Jackson
Connecticut Peace Society Holds Nineteenth Annual Meeting
The Connecticut Peace Society opened its nineteenth annual meeting in New London with about 3,000 attendees. Alfred H. Love of the Philadelphia Peace Union chaired the session. Speakers included George May Powell and E. H. Coates of Philadelphia, among others.
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Connecticut Peace Society
New London
The
Alfred H. Love
Philadelphia Peace Union
George May Powell
E. H. Coates
Philadelphia
Officers elected at Sons of St. George meeting in Boston
At the August 19 session, Boston based Sons of St. George elected new officers including Messenger Richard Davis of Philadelphia Outside Sentinel Edwin Booth of Brooklyn and Inside Sentinel Joseph Langford of Pittston plus deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of St. George
Boston
The
Messenger
Richard Davis
Philadelphia
Outside Sentinel
Edwin Booth
Brooklyn
N. Y
Inside Sentinel
Joseph Langford
Pittston
Fire destroys Citizens' Oil Works tank in Chicago
A tank at Citizens' Oil Works in the Eighteenth ward exploded shortly before midnight. The main brick building caught fire and officials feared the entire works might be destroyed as flames spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Oil Works
Pr Clarke Mysteriously Missing In Harmispure
Special dispatch reports Dr J J Clarke a prominent druggist in Harmispure has vanished. Authorities suspect he forged his father's name on several local bank signatures amid ongoing investigation and mystery surrounds his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Clarke
Harmispure
J. J. Clarke
General Middleton Named Knight Commander in Canada
Ottawa reports General Middleton has been made a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George for services rendered in the Northwest during the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Ottawa
Ont
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Northwest
Postmaster Appointments in Pennsylvania Fourth Class
Washington August 20 The following fourth class Postmasters were appointed today in Pennsylvania George C Berner Eckley J O C Crisman Cessna John Rutledge New Market
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
George C. Berner
Eckley
J. OC. Crisaman
Cessna
John Rutledge
New Market
Resignation of Mescalero Agent Llewellyn Accepted
The resignation of W. H. H. Llewellyn as Indian Agent at Mescalero Agency New Mexico is accepted and will take effect October 10. Separate items note the death of James and Patrick Regan after a blast in their cabin and a fatal naphtha explosion at Bristol Rhode Island injuring Barney and Henry Campbell. News also mentions the Virginia gubernatorial candidate General Fitzhugh Lee’s son seen in Fairfax County and a drowning near Port Dalhousie involving Wanley Clark and Miss Gertrude Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Llewellyn
Mescalero Agency
New Mexico
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Evergreen
Fairfax County
Meeker
Col
Patrick
James
Robert Regan
Barney Campbell
National Rubber Company
Bristol
R. I
Henry
Wanley Clark
Port Dalhousie
Gertrude Kennedy
Toronto
Outlook for iron shows gradual revival with Western firms upbeat
A special dispatch from Easton on August 19 reports mixed iron industry conditions. Some plants have more orders than six months ago, many keep machinery running to avoid skilled-labor loss, but several mills run at a loss or idle. Delaware Rolling Mill idle for two years with no restart in sight. Oxford works closed. Glendon and Oxford region furnaces underutilized. Wages remain low as demand weakens. ore piles linger awaiting revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lehigh Valley
Glendon Company
Thomas Iron Company
Stewart & Co
Warren Foundry
Andover Furnace Company
Delaware
American
Oxford
N. J
New Jersey
Hopeful Outlook for Lebanon and Schuylkill Valley Iron Trades
Special Dispatch reports iron men in Lebanon and Schuylkill Valleys see a unsettled market now but expect a boom as surplus supplies clear. Furnaces at Coleman’s Lebanon units run full, Pottstown firms raise wages and prep double shifts, East Penn lines show activity, Birdsboro E G Brooke two of three stacks active, Robesonia Furnace expands output, Reading Iron Works steady, ore mines along East Penn Railroad facing competition from foreign and richer ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Schuylkill
Coleman’ Heirs
Pottstown
East Penn
The Business in a Waiting Condition in Lehigh Valley
In Allentown on August 19 iron interests report a waiting mood as prices fall below cost in many branches. Demand is enough to sustain current output but tariff fears threaten a revival of agitation. Stocks are scarce and producers operate at half capacity while confidence slowly returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Lehigh Valley
Construction of Clappan Griffiths steel plant under way at Pottsville
Special dispatch from Pottsville reports Pottsville Iron and Steel Company preparing the Clappan Griffiths steel plant with two converters to be linked to the rolling mill. Grounds and culvert are ready, railroad sidings surveyed, and operations expected to begin by December. Company mills run on full orders, but furnaces idle due to pig iron market and railroad disruptions. Local iron workers anticipate better times and more skilled labor this fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
David C. Henning
Pottsville Iron and Steel Company
Norwegian Creek
Western Men Hopeful as Iron Mills Sign Scale
The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys iron workers enter a season with optimism. All Youngstown firms have signed the scale except one, expected to join soon. Brown, Bonnell & Co. profited well last year amid declining trade, and workmen have accepted wage reductions. Most mills in the association have signed. Wheeling district remains tense between nailers and manufacturers until a settlement. President Welhe anticipates full adherence once Wheeling signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mahoning
Shenango
Youngstown
Brown, Bonnell, & Co
Welhe
Wheeling
Iron trade outlook brighter with rising demand in Harrisburg
Special dispatch notes a stronger iron business in Harrisburg as L Baily’s nail works and plate mills report rising orders. No price increases yet, but confidence grows as Western mill stoppages impact supply and Pennsylvania Steel Works plans for a large upcoming demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
L. Bailey
Bailey
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania Steel Works
Gradual business revival boosts Johnstown outlook
In Johnstown on August 19, activity rises from a lethargic period as inquiries from across the country stimulate manufacturers. No immediate price increases are expected, but optimism grows that a sustained boom will arrive, with work progressing on rolling mills and steel-related projects amid renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Cambria
Mapengaes
Poe
Sanca
Aosba
Fifteen-Year-Old Thief Caught Stealing Mail
Lancaster August 19 A boy about 15, Edward Eichman, was arrested at the post office for stealing mail. He used access from a newspaper route to reach the distribution room and was caught with stolen letters. Special Agent Abel and Deputy Marshal Stollinger handled the case he will face a commissioner hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Eichman
Richman
Eichman
Sven
Tohiladelphia
Abel
Thce
Marshal Stollinger
Hoe
United States
Slaymaker
Four Hurt When Runaway Throws Berks County Carriage
Special Despatch from Reading reports Jacob Group an elderly flour mill owner, his wife, and two granddaughters aged 9 and 7 were thrown from a carriage near Morgantown after a runaway horse upended the vehicle at Joanna Station. The group suffered severe injuries including a broken leg, a dislocated arm, and lacerations. the 75-year-old man and 72-year-old wife faced possible death and amputation. The carriage and horse were severely damaged and the horse was later found miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Jacob Group
Morgantown
Alice
Minnie Shirk
Joanna Heights
Joanna Station
Mrs. Group
Minnie
Spain and Germany over Caroline Islands dispute looms
In August 19 dispatches from MApnio rumors swirl that Spain may seek resignation of Foreign Minister Eliuayen and decline a Grand Cross from Germany. Madrid also contemplates recalling its Berlin envoy as Spain protests Germanys annexation of the Caroline Islands. Spanish papers accuse Germany of violating international law and press for an end to the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapnio
Cortes
Spain
Germany
Philippine Islands
Caroline Islands
American dies in London from morphine overdose inquest
An inquest in London found American Menett Mirrell dead from morphine overdose, ruled accidental. A physician testified Mirrell had confessed to a prior morphine suicide attempt and suggested unwil liness to return to America. Dispatch from Lynn Mass notes Minot Tyrrell, a Lynn resident, died in London after real estate losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Menett Mitrrell
Mirrell
America
Lynn
Mass
Minot Tyrrell
Gladstone Walks Eighteen Miles on Norwegian Tour
The Sunbeam guests aboard Sir Thomas Brassey sailed into Bergen Norway. Mr Gladstone walked eighteen miles ashore from Hidfjord to Variytara despite rough roads and remained unfatigued and pleased with the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rosenkroneves
Hoodman Blind mixed verdict at Princess Theatre
London reporting notes Barrett and Jones drama Hoodman Blind received mixed audience response with cheers and boos. The play criticized for familiar character types and lack of literary quality, despite powerful situations. Separately The Standard reports Afghanistan frontier talks may prompt a quicker settlement amid ongoing defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barrett
Jones
Princess Theatre
Czar Toasts Austrian Emperor on His Birthday
In St Peterssbur g the Czar hosted Count Von Walkenstein Trost burg and General Von Schenewitz at Krasnoc- Selo Imperial palace. A banquet was held in honor of Emperor Francis Joseph fifty fifth birthday with the Czar offering a toast to the Austrian Emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterssunc
Count von Walkenstein Trostburg
General von Schenewitz
St. Petersburg
Krasnoc- Selo
Francis Joseph
Austria
Cholera Toll Reported Across Spanish Provinces
Yesterday in Spain there were 4 271 new cholera cases and 1 338 deaths. Light cholera in Toulon garrison with recovering patients. Marseille records 23 deaths, Salon 12, Aubagne 1, city residents largely unalarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
Spain
Toulon
Marseilles
Salon
Aubagne
Germany Allows Austro-Hungarian Swine Imports
Germany has consented to resume importing swine from Austro-Hungary. The move was well received in Vienna and Meath and seen as Germany’s first step toward a clear understanding of the longstanding customs dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Vienna
Meath
Intransigeant Calls for Attack on Lord Lyons
M Rochefort in the Intransigeant urges vengeance for Olivier Pain’s death and says Lord Lyons the British Ambassador should be publicly insulted by Pain’s supporters. The French editor advocates targeting the ambassador in Paris on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lyons
Paris
M. Rochefort
England
Olivier Pain
Friends of Pain
Ferry Ignored as Radicals Back Reform Manifesto
Paris August 19 The Central Committee issues an election manifesto opposing M Ferry. It calls for constitutional revision separation of Church and State and other social reforms.
Inquest Finds Harry Jackson Died of Morphia Overdose
London records reveal actor Harry Jackson died from an overdose of morphia taken as lozenges to ease pain. The inquest, held after his sudden death a few days prior, concluded morphia caused the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jackson
London
No German-Corean Treaty Denied by Official Authority
Berum August 19 reports official denial that Germany and Corea signed any treaty and that a German acts in Corea as a political agent for Prince Blamarck. The article clarifies no formal agreement exists and counters rumors of a German envoy in Corea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berum
Papera
Germany
Corea
Blamarck
A Proclamation to the Arabs Urged by Cairo War Minister
A Cairo dispatch reports the Egyptian War Minister is preparing a proclamation to the Arabs urging the reconquest of the Sudan as essential. The note appears in the Political Correspondence from Vienna dated August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Cairo
Pth
Ovation to the French Visitors in Quebec
French representatives accompanying delegates to this country received a grand ovation upon arrival in Quebec on August 19 as they traveled up the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Knights of Labor face uncertain strike outcome
St Louis August 19 reports quiet on rail lines as Knights of Labor workers resume duties amid indecision. Wabash executive committee cautions divisions, contingency plans, and possible impe achment actions against judges. Officials foresee no immediate trouble but expect localized rail disruptions if orders clash with yard and train crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Wabash
Union
Talmadge
General Assembly
Organizing Land Title and Trust Co Names Board Nominees
A meeting in Drexel & Co. buildings outlined formation of Land Title and Trust Company of the city. Samuel B. Huey presided, E. B. Sayre served as secretary, and E Coppee Mitchell proposed a fifteen member board across insurance, business, and legal sectors with nominees including Charles Plats and William C. Allison. Formal charter application filed. capital stated at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Title and Trust Company
Drexel & Co
Third Street
Samuel B. Huey
Sayre
E. Coppee Mitchell
Charles Plats
William C. Allison
Francis Perot
William Henry Rawle
George W. Biddle
P. Pemberton Morris
Harry G. Clay
Joe Price
Charles Richardson
N. E. Janney
Ellis D. Williams
Fred. Sylvester
John W. Patton
W. R. Nicholson
J. B. Colshan, Jr
Whipped His Son for Going to the Theatre
Washington detectives search for a wealthy real estate dealer’s son who vanished after being whipped for attending the theatre. The youth, about twenty, previously worked in his father’s office and may have taken his own life after the punishment. Police plan heightened inquiries across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Toes
Washington
Oace
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Multiple Ports
Ocean steamship arrivals listed with routes to New York and Boston among others. Ships include Hecla from Copenhagen and Christiansund, State of Nevada from Glasgow, Egyptian Monarch from London, Antilles from West Indies, Hamburg Rhugia from New York, Missouri from Liverpool, Plymouth Rhaetia from New York, Paased the Lizard Rel miand from New York, Herrman from Bremen, Circassian from Liverpool, and Lake Winnipeg from Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hecla
Copenhagen
Christiansund
State of Nevada
Glasgow
London
Antilles
West Indies
Hamburg
Rhugia
Boston
Missouri
Liverpool
Plymouth
Rhaetia
Relmiand
Baltimore
Herrman
Bremen
Circassian
Oregon
Lake Winnipeg
Montreal
Barn Burned at Banks Station in Lancaster County
A large barn belonging to John Deiner at Banks Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad was destroyed by fire this forenoon. All crops this year a portable engine farming implements and a horse valued at 300 dollars were burned. Insurance is light and the cause is unknown.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster
John Deiner
Banks Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thunder Shower Brief Cool Spell Near City
A heavy thunder storm passed just south of the city around seven last evening. Light rain fell from 7 to 7 40 PM and the air grew noticeably cooler afterward. Thermometer readings at the Signal Service Station show 72 degrees at 7 AM 82 degrees at 11 AM 84 degrees at 3 PM and 70 degrees at 11 PM.
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Yesay
Degreva
Court authorizes sale of wine at Farquharson residence
Liquidators of the Munster Bank are empowered to sell a quantity of wine found in the residence of defaulter Farquharson, the former manager. The August 19 notice records the court action to dispose of the confiscated goods.
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Farquharson
Munster Bank
Weather Outlook for New York and Philadelphia
Indications for today include light local rains in the vicinity with stationary temperature. Signal Office records show yesterday's high at 70.2 and lowest 75.8, averaging 75.8 degrees.
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New York
Philadelphia
B.C
Public Building Commission OKs payroll total of 82053.86
The executive committee of the Public Building Commission yesterday approved payrolls aggregating 82 053.86. An inventory of the personal estate of the late Ex Postmaster Charles H Hall was filed yesterday in the Register of Wills office, fixing the value at 28 924.11. The distressed text ends with garbled remnants.
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Public Building Commission
Charles H. Hall
Register of Wills Office
Sae
Ote
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