Famine in Ireland and Army Revolt Reported Worldwide
Michael Davitt reports that famine threatens Ireland as disaffection grows among top troops in Britain. A court martial uncovers labor agitation in the English army while Welsh railways urge the government to run lines and oppose strikers. A London matrimonial paper owner is assessed 50,000 damages for a breach of promise case.
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Michael Davitt
Ireland
London
Exeter
Royal Artillery
Lewis
Court of Assizes
Gladie Knowles
Francis Knowles, Bart
Leslie Fraser Duncan
Duncan
Loxnox
Wales
Royal Engineers
Itary Board
Constantirn
Lloyd’s E Slane Tha Chstor
Mae
Mecon
Jeddah
Famine fears in Ireland and mutiny trials sweep Europe
Michael Davitt reports in Ireland a near total potato crop failure and farmer distress from falling prices. A London court martial probes Royal Artillery mutiny amid broad labor agitation. A breach of promise case delivers 50,000 damages to Gladie Knowles. Reports cover Welsh railway strife, cholera among pilgrims, and European socialist clashes in Berlin and London.
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Michael Davitt
Ireland
Rome
Vatican
Norfolk
Mr. Davitt
Labor World
Emperor to confer Duke of Heligoland on heir
The article notes a leaked Imperial intention during the Osborne stay to grant the title Duke of Heligoland to Prince William Eitel Frederic Christian Charles born in 1883 in Potsdam. It mentions Majestic passengers including Hon. J. C. Bancroft Davis and ex-Governor George Hoadly, with Mr. W. Kiddy, all returning from New York aboard.
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New York
J. C. Bancroft Davis
Washington
George Hoadly
Ohio
W. Kiddy
Majestic
Cowes
Osborne
Emperor of
Germany
Duke of
Robbers Kill Monks in Rome Province Monastery
Bandits broke into Spece Monastery near Narmi in broad daylight, killing three monks and a servant and mistreating others. They looted all valuables and remain at large.
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Rome
Spece
Narmi
No Cholera in Paris Says Officials
Paris officials deny any cholera case in the city and declare reports of an outbreak entirely untrue, saying there is no cholera or anything approaching it in Paris.
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Paris
Protests Rise Over Persecution Delays and Illness Reports
The record notes a protest against persecution delays and reports Grevy seriously ill. It mentions M Persiani, Russian Minister to Servia, confined in an asylum. Fever cases of cholera show diminished in Valencia and Toledo with few cases in Alicante.
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Grevy
Pants
M. Persiani
Servia
Mapzin
Valencia
Toledo
Alicante
Remains of Captain Ericsson to be moved to Baltimore
Preparations near completion for the removal of the late Captain John Ericsson from Marble Cemetery in New York to the Baltimore on August 23. The procession starts near the cemetery at 1 PM and sails down the Sas with tug Nina and a line of steam launches. About 5 000 people expected, led by the Navy Yard Band, with mourners and pall-bearers following.
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Baltimore
New York
John Ericsson
Marble
Second Street
Nina
United States
Bedloe’s Island
Boston
Navy Yard Band
Indians seize Garden Island fisheries station
A telegram from Rat Portage Ont reports Canadian and American Indians have taken Garden Island in Lake of the Woods 65 miles from Rat Portage and ordered fishing companies to vacate within four days. The Baltimore Packing Company runs a $15 000 plant employing 40 men and supplies 400 000 Sonne' Pash per season to branch houses in St Louis Denver Minneapolis St Paul Ogden Salt Lake City. Governor Merriam was appealed to and troops may be sent. the manager fears possible massacre and destruction of plants.
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Mrss
Denver
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Ogden
Salt Lake City
W. BR. Merriam
Boomer Forger’s Disappearance Tied to Fraud
Young Kentucky man Hume Clay allegedly forged his grandfather Matthew Hume’s name for thousands of dollars. Banks in Winchester Lexington and Paris were hit, with losses around $20 000 in Bourbon Bank of Paris and others near 13 000. The 27 year old’s ties to prominent Kentucky families are noted as disclosures emerge.
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Young Keontuckian
Hume Clay
Matthew Hume
Winchester
Lexington
Bourbon Bank of
Paris
Clark County National Banchester
Youne
Kentucky
Boycott of Fayette County Teacher Over Political Vote
George Banks, a Fayette county schoolteacher, was boycotted by patrons and students after it was learned he voted Republican in the state election. A committee confirmed the vote, and the next day no scholars attended Banks' school. Neighbors said their children would not be taught by a Republican.
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Brewine
Moody
Finance Committee
Mr. Aldrich
Aldrich
United States
Black Hills
South Dakota
Wyoming
Giant scheme to bring workers to America exposed
A Charleroi Belgium letter from Delmarti secretary of the Universal Federation of Window Glass Workers thanks Chief Labor Inspector Milholland for keeping Belgium glass workers out of the United States. He says a gigantic plan sought to ship large numbers of his people to America to weaken and split the union. the plan was foiled by their return home.
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New York
A. Delmarti
Universal Federation of Window Glass Workers
Charleroi
Belgium
Milholland
United States
Delmarti
America
Cordova National Guard Mobilization Sparks Urgency
Reports from Buenos Aires say Cordova Province plans mobilization of the national guard. Rumors claim General Roca ordered actions, while a mob attacked ex President Iman’s residence and the government placed troops around the house for protection.
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Buenos Ayres
Cordova
General Roca
Gortionstoneane
Iman
Honeymoon on a Bicycle Wedding
H. T. Backus and Miss Genevieve A. Smith wed in New Haven in bicycle attire. After the ceremony they rode a Columbia safety tandem on a honeymoon tour toward South Norwalk New Rochelle Albany and Paterson.
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ASCH
New Haven
H. T. Backus
Genevieve A. Smith
Columbia
South Norwalk
New Rochelle
Albany
Paterson
Cyrus Field Sells Ardsley Park in Dobbs Ferry
New York August 12 Cyrus W Field was sold to Charles Henry Butler seven hundred acres of Ardsley Park at Dobbs Ferry. The consideration is said to be about one million dollars. This is described as the largest suburban real estate transaction of its kind.
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New York
Cyrus W. Field
Charlies Henry Butler
Ardsley Park
Dobbs Ferry
Greatest Ever Held Grand Army Encampment in Boston
The Grand Army Encampment in Boston drew forty thousand in the parade and enthusiastic receptions for Alger Sherman and Butler. President Harrison, Vice President, Cabinet officers and other dignitaries reviewed the procession amid vast crowds. Sherman spoke to heightened crowds before Harrison and Brackett entered the hall for the evening program.
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Boston
Parade of Army vets in Boston honors Harrison in grand review
The Army of the Potomac marched through Boston with crowds of 200000 from outer town viewing the parade. President Harrison, Vice President Morton and Cabinet members led a reviewing stand near Copley square while Sherman and Butler received the strongest cheers. A large banquet at Mechanics Hall followed, and President Harrison spoke of gratitude to Massachusetts. The parade stretched nearly two miles and ended as the party departed for New York.
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Army of the Potomac
Washington
Boys In Blue
Harreison
Harrison
Morton
Proctor
Tracy
Noble
Rusk
Copley Square
William Tecumseh Sherman
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Gen Sickles
New York
Ben Butler
Congressman McKinley
Ohio
Warner Miller
Logan
McKee
McKee and Mrs. Halford
Loran
Franklin Square
Prand
Grand Army
Mayors’ Club
Boston
President Harrison
Mechanics Hall
United States
Massachusetts
Sons of Veterans
Hosetta
Alger
Ablic
New England Basilroad
Woman's Relief Corps reports growth and charity totals
Boston observers note the annual convention opening with routine business and a speech by National President Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer. She cites founding dates, member counts over 90,000, and last year’s charity exceeding $1 million.
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Boston
Woman's Relief Corps
Annie Wittenmeyer
Philadelphia
Ladies of the G A B Convention Opens at Chickering Hall
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic gathered in Chickering Hall with Mrs Frances N Wood presiding. A rules and ritual revision committee was named including Mrs Carter Topeka Mrs Carrie Sheriff Mrs Julis Tompkins Mrs Margaret Steph and Mrs Ella Oy. The annual report promises a notable membership increase.
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Boston
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Chickering Hall
Frances N. Wood
Topeka
Kan
Carter
Earth upheaval sinks and scorches Indiana farms
Report from Watropn on Conus Creek describes a massive natural gas explosion. Earthquakelike fissures, hills cast up to 25 feet, and extensive heat force farmers to flee within miles. Flames, steam, and subsidence affect 30 acres with a 20 foot water depth pond vanished. No injuries reported.
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Watpron
Svp
Conus Creek
Convicts Siege Nearby Gulch Then Surrender to Sheriff
Three inmates Turcott Hanlon and Menning escaped from Cal jail today. They fortified a gulch near Laurel Grove with limbs and soil, held a siege for about 18 hours firing at deputies. A guard suffered a shattered forearm before the trio surrendered to the sheriff and were taken to San Questin prison.
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Sax Questix
Cal
Turcott
Hanlon
Menning
Laurel Grove
San Questin
Fatal Runaway Injury Near McHeenport
McKyxfront August 12. While driving from the country this morning Mrs. Matthew Paulseck was badly hurt when her horse ran away. She was thrown to the ground and sustained injuries that will likely prove serious.
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Dimrarou
McKyxfront
Matthew Paulseck
Woolen Mill in Flames at West Indianapolis
A destructive fire at the woolen mill of O. E. Geisendorff & Co. in West Indianapolis destroyed a brick 200 by 200 building. About $100,000 in stock was stored there, with a large portion saved. Total loss estimated near $65,000 on insurance. The blaze followed August 12.
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Indianapolis
O. E. Geisendorff & Co
Canadians Seek to Bar Mormon Immigration Northwest
A Canadian telegram from Ottawa reports growing alarm in the northwest over Mormon settlers. Officials consider restricting immigration and discuss discrimination against potential entrants from the United States as Parliament nears its session.
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Northwest
Ottawa
Lees Creek
Utah
Cana
Goa
United States
Seneé
Scientific knockout for Jackson Park space feasibility
Frederick Law Olmstead reported to the World’s Fair directory that Jackson Park offers only removable buildings space and is swampy. He said more than 112 acres of floor space would hinder the Park Commission’s permanent lakefront protection plans. Livestock exhibitions or agricultural implement displays are possible within the site.
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Curcaco
Frederick Law Olmstead
Boston
Jackson Park
Olmstead
Park Commission
Lake Michigan
Iachtguemsen
J Rge
Olmstean
Delegates Boycott Meeting of Modern Workmen of America
More than a thousand delegates gathered in Des Moines for a special session of the Modern Workmen of America but refrained from holding an official meeting due to a Chicago court injunction. The event devolved into a stormy general conference with harsh criticisms of officers and resolutions proposing future organizational steps and state jurisdictions.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Illinois
Lead Poisoning Strikes Gordon Family in Elizabethport
August 12 report from Elizasera notes Everrett Gordon an engineer on the Jersey Central with his wife and son were poisoned at 155 Franklin Street Elizabethport after eating meat cooked in a new tin pan. Wife and son suffered cramps and vomiting. the father on the way for a doctor was similarly affected. The son remains very ill though all others are out of danger. A fourth family member the daughter escaped after eating cucumbers with vinegar later.
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Elizasera
Everrett Gordon
Jersey Central
Franklin Street
Elizabethport
Gordon
Proctor Knott Arrives in Duluth for Speech Anniversary
Ex Governor J Proctor Knott of Kentucky arrives in Duluth with Mrs Knott and friends suffering neuralgia en route to Duluth The Zenith City of the Unsalted Sea will host a grand demonstration Thursday marking his 20 year old Congress speech central to the event Cannon salutes and a formal welcome await the party tomorrow fore noon
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Curiaco
J. Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Duluth
Salvadoran Troops Stand Ready Amid Peace Negotiations
A dispatch from La Libertad reports negotiations advancing for peace with El Salvador ready to march if needed. The note mentions Ezeta’s government and recognition by Honduras and Nicaragua as part of the evolving regional stance.
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Orry
Mexico
Galveston
la Libertad
Salvador
Nata
Honduras
Nicaragua
Ezeta
Politician’s Son Shot in Lancaster Public Square
Two shots were fired at George Bradley the son of Hon W O Bradley in Lancaster Kentucky at night, one bullet struck him. Police have no clues to the attempted murder and the motive remains unclear.
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Lancaster
George Bradley
W. O. Bradley
Quay pushes tariff bill tactic amid Senate debate
Senator Quay proposes to drop the federal election bill and fast track the tariff measure with a rule limiting debate. Moody argues for duties based on labor, not revenue alone, and highlights tin plate as crucial to Western industry in the Black Hills region. The tariff bill pauses as the Senate extends appropriations and adjourns after executive session.
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Quay
Daniel
Senate
Moody
United Stator
Action Merican
The
National Congress
West
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Newport address shows new apportionment scheme in study
The article reports that Superintendent Porter expects the forthcoming apportionment plan to rely on the ongoing census count. He notes the scheme will be based on the current tally, with further details continued on page six.
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Reichstag
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Greece
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Kaiser
Carrier Pigeon
Beelin
Mets
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Matthews
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House of Commons
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Mr. Matthews
Treasury
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Philippine Islands
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Australia
Marine Officers’ Association
Seamen’s Union
Dockmen's Union
Shearers’ Union
O'Reilly
Rawls
Italy
Muerdee
France
Captain Ericsson
Boomer
Alabama
Naciowal
Cyrus Field
Sherman
Butler
BosTox
Mechanics
Woman’s Relief
Commander Schrey
United States Navy
Mary Morris
Annie Wittenmyer
Woman's Relief
Clara Barton
Red Cram Association
Mary 2. Knowles
Massachusetts Department
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Lynch
Nichols
Relief Corps
Innis
Department of Massachusetts
Sheeman
W.T. Sherman
Hoyt Sherman
Miss Barker
Ears Aerps Department
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General Sherman
Governor Brackett
Corneer
Washington and
Hanover Streets
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Addres
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Steff
Hart
N A Say
Congress McKinley
Admiral Gherardi
Memrs
Brackett
Wittemeyer
Woman’s Relief Corps
Eear
Madison
Ladies OF the
Farmers IN Flight
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Proctor Knott
Guatemela
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Morgan
House
Republican Party
Virginia
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