HOME RULES DEAD FRESH PARNELL CHARGES
The Irish home rule debate stirs as Parnell admits misstatements over Dillon’s evicted tenant fund draws. Tory papers seize on Liberal leaders’ unease while the Conway hanging provokes anti capital punishment sentiment. The Queen attends Portsmouth review as Franco-British naval frictions surface.
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Ireland
Mr. Parnell
Messrs
Gladstone
Morley
Simiesen
Lesdera
Joie
Mrs. Parnell
Messrs,Uren
Dilton
Romie
Gether
Parnellites
National Federation
Conway
Portsmouth Spectacle at Naval Battle Review
The Queen aboard the royal yacht Alberta and later Victoria and Albert witnesses and authorizes a royal salute display as the French fleet and British line maneuver at Spithead. Admiral Gervais visits the Queen aboard the royal yacht, exchanging formal compliments before the fleets resume their march in the smoke-filled harbor.
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Portsmouth
Admiralty
Lord Salisbury
Lord Salisbury, Which Deprives the Function of Foreign Office
Admiral Gervais
France
Spithend
Alberta
East Cowes
H. M
Invincible
Southampton
Victoria and Albert
Spithead
Roys
Royal Yacht
Gervais
England
China Builds Naval Squadrons Amid European Threats
Swangeal Aug 2 A strong Chinese squadron is ordered to Nankin and another is assembling north of the Yangtse. The Pekin Government is alarmed by the European naval threat and increases coastal defenses.
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Swangeal
Nankin
Yang-tse- Tysang
Pekin
Threatened Move by P o A E Cuts Aid to Yunnan
A fragmentary report indicates a government expedition faced coercion to withdraw, threatening to sever telecommunication support and cutting off all units and materials. The terse note hints at a strategic pressure maneuver impacting aid to Yunnan and related operations.
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Po Ae Cutioe
Yunnan
Wrangling Socialists at International Congress
British delegates at the International Socialist Workmen's Congress adopt resolutions favoring strikes and boycotts as workers tools while advocating arbitration where possible. They call for an international Proletariat organization to avert war, amid a heated clash over Germany and Alsace and interruptions requiring the president's intervention.
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Brussels
International Socialist Workmen's Congress
International Workers’ Congress
Herr Liebknecht
M. Vaillant
Frances
Alsace
Niewenhuis
Couniricn
Liebknecht
China Coming 10 Terms A Favorable Turn in Pekin Negotiations
The dispute between foreign representatives and the Chinese Government shows a favorable turn with prospects of an amicable settlement. Authorities are more tractable though cautious about acting against Hunan. Envoys seek to ease the process and aid China.
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Prem
Cura
Hunan
China
No Grain From Russia Yet Prohibition Claimed by Railways
In Saint Petersburg August 21 officials deny a rye and wheat ban yet a government order is said to have gone to Russian Polish railways forbidding further exports of rye wheat or sour. The denied ukase is thought to reflect a broader halt before the 27th, despite four days of official denial.
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Petershurg
Treves Catholic anger over Holy Coat exhibition
In Treves on August 21 pilgrims flocked to the cathedral to view the Holy Coat. Catholics urged pilgrims not to buy relics from Protestants who mock the coat, while still profiting from the exhibit.
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Treves
Havre Baths and Squares Damaged in Channel Storm
A powerful English Channel storm rages at Havre. Public squares suffered heavy damage, the Frescati baths were washed away, and a barh vessel was wrecked at port with four crew drowned.
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Losper
English Channel
Havre
Dying Woman Leaves Bureau to Doctor for Care
A wealthy Lyons woman bequeathed the contents of her bureau to her physician as thanks for his care and for prolonging her life. Upon opening the bureau only pills and medical writings were found, hoarded by the doctor who had not taken any for himself.
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Iady
Lyons
One Cent Per Word Ad Offer From THE Disrazon
The Disrazon announces a new offer for advertising space at one cent per word. Advertisers can submit copy now to reach readers across its circulation with affordable rates and quick placement.
Sister of executed murderer Blair collapses in Columbus
The condition of Miss Laura Blair, sister of Edward Blair executed the previous night, is critical and she is described as completely deranged. She had visited her brother in the Annex, later took an opiate, and spent a sleepless night awaiting the hour of his doom. She longs to go to the penitentiary to see him and speaks of taking fruit to him.
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Blair
Columbus
Laura Blair
Edward Blair
Annex
Miss Groff
McAdams Lake
G. W. McAdams
New York
MacAdams
Bandit Catillo Shot After Three Hour Standoff
At Halo Dure creek in Watsemere County a famous bandit known as Catillo was killed after a three hour gun battle. Deputies Wilson Yocum Brewer and three others surrounded him as he refused to surrender. He fired rapidly while protected by rocks and trees, leaving two officers wounded. The canon town harboring related outlaws faces pursuit and likely capture.
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Watsemere
Cor
Catillo
Wilson
JUVENSILE Ends 3000-Mile Walk Across Continent
Paysie completes a lengthy journey described as a fairy tale and puzzles featured in THE DISVWATCH for tomorrow's edition.
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Paysie
Career Actress Emily Greenwood Dies in New York Apartment
Emily Greenwood once a social figure in London died alone in her New York City apartment on New Year’s Day. The English actress, known here as Emily Donagh, aged 39, had recently performed in Kilrafly’s El Dorado show after a London marriage and two children and had left behind a husband. Doctors treated convulsions but she worsened and died at 3 o clock. Her associates recall a later life of tragedy and solitude.
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Emily Greenwood
Emily Donagh
London
Niblo's
Kilrafly
Looting a County Treasurer in Stevens County
A large petition from Stevens County citizens asks Governor Humphrey to investigate county finances. It alleges $75,006 indebtedness, half of which resulted from fraudulent actions by county officers, who allegedly loot the treasury via illegal allowances and fees, with rising taxes threatening residents.
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Toreka
Stevens County
Humphrey
Youngstown Iron Men Strike Over Scrapping
Friction at the Haselton mill of the Andrews Iron Company led to a plantwide strike by all departments. The dispute centers on scrap pricing with workers seeking the new scale and the company claiming employees are paid over 45 cents a ton too much. Amalgamated Association officials visited the mills. a settlement was not reached and all operations were shut down. A conference is planned for tomorrow to seek an amicable solution.
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Youngstown
Haselton
Andrews Iron Company
Emloves
Amalgamated Association
A Wee Speck of WarCherokees Seek Claims in the Strip
From Arnf Rawsans City Kansas August 21 one Cherokee leader reports 200 to 400 Cherokees selecting claims in the strip with numbers doubling in 48 hours Boomers growl of a raid and warn of war if they strike the strip
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Arnf
Rawsans City
Kan
Strip
Wabash Main Line Track Falls Into Missouri River
One thousand feet of the Wabash Railroad main line paralleling the Missouri at Randolph collapsed after the river undermined the grade. Kansas City reports the section fell last night and the railroad will use Santa Fe tracks until repairs are finished. The Dispatch promotes an upcoming serial opening chapters.
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Kansas City
Wabash Railroad
Randolph
Wabash
Santa Fe
Texas Alliance Splits and Plans Separate Meeting
The Texas State Alliance ratified all Ocala platform planks by unanimous vote. Anti sub Treasury faction barred from floor votes, they announce a separate meeting. Most delegates favor a third party named To Set-Rooma, while a few support the main alliance.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas State Alliance
anti-sub-Treasury Alliance
State Alliance
The Story of Almy and the Murderer Arraigned
Thrilling events fill a village as Almy is arraigned in his bed due to a broken leg. The public eyes the prisoner with sympathy yet seeks a fair trial, amid whispers about letters claimed to prove Christie’s sentiments and Almy’s motive. The court proceeds with the usual form, while the community awaits details from the investigation and possible disclosures in upcoming defense.
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Hanover
Almy
Anny Warden
Warden
Christie
Alaty
Mahone Circular Urges Virginia Republicans Shift Strategy
Petersburg telegram notes General Mahone’s circular urging Republicans in Virginia to refrain from running Congressional candidates. He argues fair elections require ending party infighting, exposing alleged fraud, and pushing for honest registration and returns. He advises no nominations for the Legislature this fall.
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Virginia
Peterspore
Petersburg
Mahone
Republican Party
Congress
The Greatest Rifle Feat at State Range
Captain Robert H. Aiken of the Illinois National Guard achieved a historic rifle feat at the State Rifle Range in Springfield. Under Army rules he hit every shot on the prone silhouette with two shots at distances from 200 to 600 yards, totaling ten balls in a run that set the first such mark in the country. Aiken, a Chicago resident and captain of the State Rifle team, completed the skirmish with an unparalleled score.
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Springfield
Inn
Robert H. Aiken
Sixth Infantry
Illinois National Guard
United States Army
Aiken
Chicago
No Settlement Yet in Lake Erie and Western Strike
A strike on the Lake Erie and Western Railroad deepens with a committee travelling to Indianapolis to confer with Manager Bradley. A freight train was prepared but brakemen refused to move out. Several striking brakemen received pay and were discharged per their request as public sympathy grows.
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Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Bradley
Cook
Paddy the Pig linked to green goods gang
Patrick O'Brien known as John Allen and Paddy the Pig faced a court appearance after George Williams a miner from Zincite Nevada swore he was defrauded of 265 pounds in a green goods scheme Williams said he never saw O'Brien before yet identified him upon arrest leading to a ston eed examination It is believed Williams refunded the money in exchange for not prosecuting
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Almy
N. A. Frost
Sheriff Foster
Heap
Henry
Foster
Frank
Bernard
Mr. Warden
Christie
Aia
Aia Began To Be Nervous and Restless, Mr. Waren
New York
Patrick O'Brien
John Allen
Paddy the Pig
George Williams
Williams
O'Brien
Columbus Grove Bandit Face Identified. Held for Hearing
A young man matching the murderer and bank robber description in Columbus Grove was captured at New Washington Crawford County about 14 miles away. He is held overnight for a preliminary hearing with Cashier Maple ready to identify him in the morning.
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Buowyers
Columbus Grove
New Washington
Crawford County
Cashier
Maple
Oppressive Heat Shuts Mills In Cumberland
Telegram report from Cumberland Missouri dated August 31 states extreme heat forced several mills to close. At the Cambria Iron Company mill James Con ley, an employer, was overcome at his furnace door and died within minutes.
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Cumberland
Dispatch
Cambria Iron Company
James Conley
Jacksonville Fire Insurance Claims Total
Insurance adjusters capped all policies on property damaged Tuesday morning at 560,160 dollars. The loss area centers on Jacksonville Florida with the figure released on August 21.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Lincoln John Russell Young Adds Chapter to McClure Nicolay Row
Lincoln John Russell Young contributes a new angle to the McClure Nicolay controversy in The Dispatch tomorrow while ads in The Dispatch hint at Want Advertisements priced at one cent per word.
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Lincoln
John Russell Young
McClure-Nicolay
Dispatch
President Harrison's Saratoga Fishing and Naming Day
President Harrison visits McAdams Lake on Mt. McGregor for a fishing trip with W. Arkell and others. He christens a child named Marguerite, speaks to crowds in Saratoga, and later discusses reciprocity with J. W. Foster after a reception at the Grand Union Hotel.
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Harrison
Arkell
Mt. McGregor
Balmoral
W. 4. Arkell
J. A. Sleicher
Bernard Gillam
Marshall P. Wilder
Russell B. Harrison
McAdams Lake
Wiltonville
Mt. McGregor Road
Mr. Allen
McAdams
Marguerite
France's Progress in Cochin China Reported
Consul Hedloe and William E Fales report in The Dispatch on notable improvements and curious customs in Cochin China as France expands influence. publication hints at tomorrow's issue with further details.
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Cochin-Chinsa
Hedloe
William E
Fales
France
Cochin-China
Government Rain Makers Run Partial Test in Texas
MimpLan Texas August 21 rain experimenters report only a partial test. Ground explosions produced light rain while the cloud lingered. A high wind Monday halted midair analysis, and they will continue attempts hoping for a thorough test.
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MimpLan
Tex
Judicial Deadlock As Conference Delegates Split
The judicial conference adjourned and will reconvene in Somerset on September 21. Across the week 13 ballots were cast with Somerset conferees backing Kooser and Bedford conferees backing Longenecker.
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Reprorp
Judicial Conference
Somerset
Kooser
Bedford
Longenecker
For Sale Advertisements Other than Real Estate
Classified notice lists various sale items available through THE DISPATCH. Items include household goods furniture appliances and personal items with brief descriptions and prices as read from the page.
Oratory Of Conkling At Garfield Campaign
Roscoe Conkling spoke a three hour and ten minute stump speech in 1880 at a New York hotel during the Garfield Arthur campaign. He teased audience, dodged questions about Carl Schurz, and refused to name Garfield, displaying his famed pride and power over the crowd.
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Senator Quay
Roscoe Conkling
George Selwyn
New York Sun
Conkling
New Dennison Hotel
Lord Roscoe
Filley
St. Louis
Aciens
Carl Schurz
Missouri
West
West Side
New York
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Jupiter
Neptune
Qualifications of a Pitcher in Baseball Fame
Boston Herald outlines essential pitcher traits including ball control gained by practice, cool nerves under batting rallies and hostile crowds, keen knowledge of opponents to exploit weak points, and pace variation to disguise delivery. It notes success hinges on adapting to conditions on foreign grounds and reader enthusiasm.
THE JAPS FAVORITE GAME AND ITS FLOWER CARDS
The text describes a Japanese gambling game called harra or flower, using a forty eight card deck in twelve two month series. Each series shows flower pictures on ten combinations, with rain and moon for August and November, six players, four cards each, three on the table. It notes the game blends casino, euchre, and poker features, is quick to play, and draws heavy bets from Japanese players.
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Japan
East
Nationale
State Alliance Adopts Ocala Platform Endorsement
Atlanta Aug 21 The State Alliance adjourned with a unanimous resolution calling on the Georgia Legislature to endorse the St Louis platform as reaffirmed at Ocala and to direct Congressmen to legislate accordingly. The group also decided to purchase the Southern Alliance Farmer. Senator Gordon did not publicly state his position beyond prior statements.
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State Alliance
Georgia
St. Louis
Ocala
Congress
Southern Alliance Farmer
Gordon
Orala
A Summer Resort in Flames at Ocean Spray
A blaze at Ocean Spray in Winthrop spread from De Foe's live stable to nearby cottages under a southeast wind. Firefighters from neighboring towns aided the effort as the fire destroyed De Foe's stable, a confectionery, and three cottages. Two men asleep in the loft died, along with two of the thirty horses. Estimated loss around $15,000.
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Bostox
Ocean Spray
Winthrop
de Foe
Many Statesmen Shaken Up In Santa Fe Train Crash
Governor Markham United States Senator Felton Congressman Bowers and other state officials were badly shaken and several slightly injured when a special car carrying officials collided with an abandoned boxcar at First Street depot in Los Angeles. The impact splintered the engine and damaged the train an hour late from San Diego.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe
First Street
Markham
United States
Felton
Bowers
San Diego
Three Ladies Seek Seats as Edelweiss Offers Courtesy
In a street car, Young Edelweiss stands to offer his seat to the oldest lady, declaring “For the oldest of the ladies.” The carriage falls silent as no one moves, and he calmly returns to his seat.
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St. Louie Repubilic
Edelweiss
Hardware Merchant John McNivin Faces Large Debt Charge
Altoona reports John McNivin a local hardware merchant failed to appear in court today for a large debt charge. Details on the amount and exact charges could not be obtained.
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Altoona
John McNivin
Rioting in China Injures Mission Catholics in Outbreak
A letter from Rev. John Walley details a violent riot against the Roman Catholic mission in a Chinese city. Nuns were torched, graves desecrated, and houses looted as mobs ransacked temples. Foreign warships blockaded streets while local customs officers protected the mission spire.
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New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society
John Walley
China
Yamen
A Newspaper Man's Career and Travels of John Russell Young
John Russell Young, 51, a Pennsylvania native, rose from printing office to war correspondent and earned editorial posts in Horace Greeley's Tribune and the New York Herald. He traveled with Grant, reported from London, Paris, Madrid, and Pekin, earning fame for his diplomatic and journalistic work and for popular letters to The Dispatch.
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John Russell Young
Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Young
Horace Greeley
Tribune
Y Young
New York Herald
London
Paris
Madrid
Grant
Jerald
China
Pekin
Magnificent but spoiled beauty ends life in suicide
The wife of a Swedish railroad superintendent, described as a magnificent but spoiled beauty, shot herself after writing a brief note to her husband. She declared, I follow my canary bird. Goodbye. Her canary had flown away two days prior.
Authorized Medicinal Sales Guard Against Fraud
The notice states genuine guaranteed medicines must be sold only through authorized agents at established prices, with value received or no pay. Manufacturers bear the risk, while dealers are warned against substituting other medicines or claiming they are “just as good,” under liberal terms.
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Pierce
Golden
Sage
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