Ireland Mourns John Boyle O'Reilly in Immense Irish American Tribute
A comprehensive memorial of John Boyle O'Reilly’s death sparks praise from Michael Davitt and Thomas P. O'Connor. The Irish-American figure is hailed for peaceful advocacy of land reform and national unity, with calls for interment in Ireland and a national funeral.
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England
Ireland
Parnell
America
Dunlap Cable Company
Lospex
John Boyle O'Reilly
Pall Mell Gazette
Columbian
Gazette
Michael Davitt
Parnell Commission
O’reilly
Crichton
Boston
Thomas P. O'Connor
O'Reilly
Amertes
Mr. Parnell
O’ Reilly
Lony
Prince Bismarck Denies Talk of Political Resurrection
Bereix August 16 Prince Bismarck emphatically denies an interview reported by Herr Abrargi Hungarian MP. He says no such meeting occurred and that he merely saw Abrargi while in Beboohuunen, denying any discussion of a political comeback.
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Bereix
Prince Bismarck
Herr Abrargi
Beboohuunen
Wedding of Canrobert's Daughter in Paris Draws Elite Line
In Paris the wedding of Marshal Canrobert's daughter to Lt Paul Fabre De Novacelle drew a distinguished crowd including Marshal McMahon and Empress Eugenie. Guests recalled Marie Bashkirtseff as a tragic link. her mother, Mme Bashkirtseff, guards the artist's studio and seeks a keeper to keep her daughter's works intact after death.
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London
Canrobert
France
Crimea
Italy
Egypt
Paul Fabre de Novacelle
Marshal McMahon
Legion of Honor
Ime
Tew
Gervais
Hartung
Chasseron
Deberckheim
Aspirent
Manabrea
Baron Haussman
Comte
Comtesse Ferroul
MacDonald
Charles B. Thursby
Thomas Moore
Miss Moore
Brooklyn
Princess Mathilde
Prince Louis Napoleon
Clara MacDonald
Napoleon the
Mme. Bashkirtseff
Marie
Thursby
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
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Rue Proroy
Marie Dashkirtneff
Aristotle
Mme. Bashkirteeff
Russia
Rude to the Empress Exposes Medical Congress Scandal
Beets August 16 Dr Lassar secretary of the Medical Congress has left for New York to escape consequences of his rudeness while guiding Her Majesty the Empress through the exhibition. His statements at the last congress meeting are now shown to be incorrect. Friends blame overstrung nerves and excuse the delinquent doctor.
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Lassar
Medical Congress
New York
Congress
Beles Comments on Outlook After Central Strike
Pierrepont Morgan and family return to New York after a European tour. He notes the collapse of the New York Central strike, attributing it to a widening rift between the Brotherhood of Endocers and the Knights of Labor. The strike has drawn wide interest in London Paris and among Americans.
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Diefatoch
London
Pierrepont Morgan
England
Scotland
Wiless
New York
Aix Les Bains
Brotherhood of Endocers
Knights of Labor
Paris
Portuguese hero Serpa Pinto feted with gifts in Lisbon
Major Serpa Pinto, resting in Lisbon from his explorations, receives many patriotic Portuguese presents. A valued gift is a large copper statue showing a fat John Bull embracing money bags, a token he uses with evident satisfaction.
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SBY
London
Serpa Pinto
Lisbon
John Bull
Surgeon Park Joins Second Life Guards In Medal Plans
Surgeon Park, longtime associate of Henry M. Stanley in Africa, has become surgeon to the Second Life Guards under Colonel in Chief the Prince of Wales. The Government plans to award medals to those who served in the African expeditions.
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Stanley
Ox Duslap
Lowpos
Park
Henry M. Stanley
Household Cavalry
Life Guards
Prince of Wales
Brash and Laing Wharton Donn Syndicate Split London Lighting
August 16 report states private bills grant half of London’s electric lighting to Brash Company east of Mansion House and to Laing Wharton Donn Syndicate westward to St Pauls Cathedral.
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London
Dunlaf
House of Commons
City of London
Brash Company
Laing-Wharton- Donn Syndicate
Mansion House
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Penfield Sails for New York to Advise on World’s Fair
Frederick C Penfield former United States consul general here sailed aboard the Umbria for New York to pursue World’s Fair business and to confer with Governor Waller of Connecticut.
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Dunlap
Frederick C.penfield
United States
Umbria
New York
Waller
Co Out
England Voyage Ends in Tragedy Abroad
A brief dispatch reports a sad incident tied to a voyage to England. The note mentions a single traveler, with limited details on cause or outcomes, reflecting a somber event from a distant voyage.
Death of Elsie Hope Stimson After Surgery in England
The 20 year old Elsie Hope Stimson of Dexham near Boston died at Cox's Hotel on Jermyn Street following a surgical operation she had undergone in England.
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Rence
Elsie Hopestile Stimson
Dexham
Boston
Cox’s Hotel
Jermyn Street
England
Wrong man hanged in English murder case stirred by new confession
An American confession links boots used in the Babbington murder to a different killer. Mrs Blagg recalls a man named James Jones visiting the house and taking her husband’s boots. If authenticated, the facts may be sent to the Home Secretary for review and widow’s pension consideration.
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America
Map Babbington
Lord Tollemache
Blagg
New Orleans
James Jones
Atlantic
Home Secretary
Anointing Ill Health Casts Shadow Over Duke of Clarence
August dispatches report the Duke of Clarence and Avondale showing poor health and fatigue after India tour. His intermittent fever concerns the royal family and public, with the Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales deeply involved and the sailor brother Prince George noted as more robust.
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Jby Dunlap
Lorpon
Prince George
India
Mail service questioned in House of Commons inquiry
In Loxpow August 16 the article reports Mr Starchy Hill asking if the United States post office stopped using fastest vessels for mails. Herbert Maxwel replies that the practice continues though certain errors occurred causing mails to be carried by slower steamers at times.
Poor Crops In Prospect Across England
The Dorsetshire wheat crop is nearly destroyed by blight and weather, dropping from a promising ten sacks per acre to almost worthless. Kent reports damage to hops hay and fruit from strong winds, with widespread poor crop prospects across the country.
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Jarantt
Loxpux
Dorsetshire
Kent
Englan
Court martial condemns Ekoomkape riot leaders to death
In Constantinople on Aug 16 a court martial tried rioters at the Armenian Church of Ekoomkape. Ringleaders were sentenced to death and others to prison terms from six to fifteen years.
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Constantinople
Ekoomkape
Christian Scientist Co Respondent Testifies in Divorce Case
In Kings County Supreme Court Judge Bartlett grants Samuel H. Casey a divorce from Emma Casey. Co respondent George A. Stack a Tompkinsville dye stuffs and chemicals manufacturer appears to testify to the defendant's shame. Stack cites Christian faith as reason for truth telling. judge notes plaintiff entitled to divorce.
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New Years
Bartlett
Kings County Supreme Court
Samuel H. Casey
Emma
Christian Scientist Society
George A. Stack
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Fund for O Donovan Rossa Special Telegram
The Rossa Testimonial Committee calls on the Irish race to contribute to a fund aiding Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa. His two year exile ends January 1, 1591, and the appeal seeks money to return him to Ireland in comfort without endorsing his methods.
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New Years
Rossa
O'Donovan Rossa
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa
Ireland
O’ Donovan Rosen
Democratic Ticket Nominated at Zanesville County Convention
At the Democratic County Convention in Zanesville on August 16, a slate was named for local offices. The ticket includes Prosecuting Attorney for reelection, Sheriff, and a Director position with W. Wise and other candidates listed in the telegram.
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Zanesville
Ree Ie
W. Z Sae Ree
Aera Minigoner
Veka Wise
A Tory Emphatic Croaade Special Telegram To The Districtator
Adamsville Tennessee August 16 twenty five of the best women of the place are at Merchant Phillips store delayed aid the white in sight and told bigs be be and feathered if he
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Distator
Adamsville
Tesn
Phillips’ Store
Bigs
Ballot reform debate highlights Chautauqua program
New York State Senator Charles T. Saxton defended ballot reform modeled on Australia while Dr Byron King warned against church state fusion. Speakers urged secret ballots to curb bribery and political machines, praised public schools and American institutions.
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Saxton
New York
Laxa Cuarravgua
Chautauquans
New York State
Charles T. Saxton
Byron King
David B. Hill
National Society For the Protection of American Institutions
John Jay
L.L. D
New York City
Jay
Dr. King
Henry Ward Beecher
Mississippi Constitutional Convention Fears Negro School Plan
In Jackson on August 16 delegates debate suffrage and potential shifts in representation favoring white counties. Senator Leland questions the Australian system and warns it could spur nationwide black voter education schools, while black delegates demand white supremacy protections. Committee secrecy surrounds the Elective Franchise debate as the South watches.
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Afonid
George
Maines
South
Business Uses of the Microscope in Document Verification
The microscope aids legal testing of documents by revealing erasures whether made by knife or chemical methods. It detects additions, ink colors, pen strokes, and overall execution to confirm authenticity.
Steam Jet Dryness and Vapor Content Indicator
Observation notes that when a steam jet discharges freely into air a visible gap between cloud and nozzle indicates the steam is practically dry. The vapor may be faintly visible yet remains dry until the cloud becomes distinctly white at which point water content has risen to about 1 to 2 percent.
In Vain on the Sea A Detroit Premonition
A lyrical scene unfolds with a radiant summer day at sea, a gallant craft sailing from a shore watched by a sorrowing figure. The verses describe waves, sun, clouds, and shifting seasons as the ship disappears beyond the horizon. Maynard signs the piece in Detroit Free Press.
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Maynard
Detroit
Pree Press
Rough first census count shows 62 695 955 population
Washington reports the first rough count of the United States at 62 695 955 with about 1 200 districts missing Alaska not yet heard from and Indians counted separately. Porter announces recounts in five cases and notes women clerks counted more per day than men.
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Alaska
Porter
Gleo Bebbo
Washington
Otra
Alexander
Ana
Sutherland
Atlantic
Soltis
Civilized World
Earth
Lightner
Murder Trial of Mrs Mary Morgan in Middlebourne
Mary Morgan faces trial in Tyler county for the May 1888 murder of her husband Jacob Morgan. Prosecution cites circumstantial evidence and accomplice leads, with witnesses detailing alleged pre murder statements. Detectives faced danger as the case unfolded, and rumors of involvement by others persist.
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Youngstown
Parkersburg
Mary Morgan
Jacob Morgan
Middlebourne
Tyler County
Brush Creek
Morgan
Erie contractor J Louis Linn found dead in Detroit hotel
A telegram from Detroit says F H Fisher of Erie died in his hotel room. The deceased is J Louis Linn, a wealthy Erie contractor and Philadelphia native, half brother to W A Baldwin, with a long career dredging for the government and firms. He was about 40, single, financially secure, and tied to a $250,000 Pennsylvania Railroad project at Ene.
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F. H. Fisher
Erie
J. Louis Linn
Mr. Linn
Philadelphia
W. A. Baldwin
Pomane Ani Easey
So «& E. Railroad
Pennylvada Railroad Company
Ene
Linn
Tragic bridge train crash kills man and injures family
A local freight struck a crossing party on a bridge north of Harrisburg. John Barthelow was killed. his wife Mrs. Barthelow, Mia, Mrs. Mitchell, and two children were injured. The infant fell from the bridge to rocks below. Mrs. Barthelow and Mrs. Mitchell were sisters returning from a picnic.
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Diaraton
Hrxpman
John Barthelow
Mia
Henry T. Mitchell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barthelow
Consolidation Forms Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
Stockholders from the Youngstown Rolling Mill, Trumbull Iron, and Warren Iron and Steel have merged into the Youngstown Iron and Steel Company. Henry Wick serves as president, with Thomas H. Wells as first vice president and John C. Wick as second vice president. W. H. Baldwin is secretary, and George D. Wick is treasurer and general manager. Offices will be in Youngstown. No immediate steel plant construction planned.
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Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown Rolling Mil Company
Trumbull Iron Company
Warren Iron and Steel Company
Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
Henry Wick
Thomas H. Wells
Secon
John C. Wick
Justice Braden Arrested for Felony Compounding and Fees
Justice John K. Braden was arrested on charges of compounding a felony for leniency in a larceny case and suspending two youths with promises of good behavior. He posted $500 bail. He faces a second charge for taking illegal fees in the Lily Clay theatrical case, where prosecutors’ costs totaled $1, and Braden received $105 with the rest to constables.
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Bssaver
John KR. Braden
Lily Clay Theatrical Future
Sixth Avenue Theater
Braden
Receiver sought for William Anson Woot Mower and Reaper Co
A court was asked to appoint a receiver to wind up the William Anson Woot Mower and Reaper Company, with Mahoning National Bank as creditor for about $15,000. Most property was moved to Chattanooga and sold to Chattanooga Agricultural Works following a fire that damaged mowers and reapers.
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Younaes Tows
William Anson Woot Mower and Reaper Company
Mahoning National Bank
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Agricultural Works
Ravenna Fiber Company Secures Local Factory Deal
Ravenna signs a contract for a new fiber plant with a $9,000 local bonus. The company commits $985,000 for strawboard, $4,00 for the box factory, and $25,000 for foundry and machine shop. Operations begin by April 1, 1801 with 15 workers on 125 acres.
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Ravenna
Ravenna Fiber Company
Labor notices compel nine hours work at boiler works
Telegram to The Dispatch reports August notices served by Lloyd Booth Company William Todd & Co and W B Polle & Co at the Enterprise Boiler works. Machinists claim nine hours per day instead of ten, and a special fight is not expected while the act is believed to be granted.
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Younestons
Lloyd Booth Company
William Todd & Co
W. B. Polle
Tuy eight hour day demonstration at Mans field Valley
An eight hour day demonstration in Mansfield Valley is reported as a great success. The account mentions local figures and community reaction to the event.
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Mansfield Valley
Samuel Berons
Parkersburg
W. M. Strauss
Jomn Bradford
McKinley
Massill
Brosi’s Extradition Battle Opens New Law Case
A Southaide man known as John C. Brosi fights extradition from Canada on forgery charges. His lawyers argue he had authority to discount notes and deny forging. The case centers on notes totaling $355 to $1,500 with alleged forgeries up to $6,000. defense vows to appeal to Ontario’s high court if needed.
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Jepectal
DMF
Windsor
Orr
Taz
Dm Patch
John C. Bross
John OC
Dsswyers
McKinley
DisPatch
Hanna
Magistate Bartlet
High Court of Justice of Ontario
The Carpenters Strike in Chicago and Nationwide Notice
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners district council met to order a strike and notify Philadelphia. A general blockade against Chicago will begin and unions across the U S and Canada will be alerted. The Amalgamated Carpenters Association plans to follow with a strike notice by Tuesday evening. By September 3 funds will fuel the carpenters fight with two horse associations set to affiliate.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Carpenters’ Council
Philadelphia
McGuire
United States
Canada
Chicago
Amalgamated Carpenters’ Association
Carpenters
Horsea
Drugstore Shuffle Sparks Banter Amid Busy Crowd
A chaotic scene at a drugstore unfolds with a receptionist mishandling prescriptions, customers demanding stamps and candy, and a quarrel over a brandy prescription as a wholesale liquor dealer objects. The exchange mixes orders, soda needs, and a hurried directive to speed service.
Rival Cities Patch on Train Seat Tiff
A Chicago suburban train scene shows a stout man arguing with a lean passenger over seating and space. The exchange centers on a small package on the lean passenger’s lap and who is entitled to half or all of the seat.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Strikes, Weather Reports, and a Fatal New York Accident
A general strike among cigar makers in Cleveland and a Rock Island switchmen dispute in Chicago stem from disciplinary actions. A Missouri crop bulletin notes favorable weather for crops. A deadly Webster Station crash in New York follows a misread signal. A New York convention discusses lodge discipline, while a derailment damages equipment near a turntable pit on the New York and Long Branch line.
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Chino
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Mra
Frank Tawler
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Order of
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