Bridal Trip: New Hampshire Couple Married in Balloon
A Manchester ceremony united Miss Addie Brooks and F. Boyd in a balloon wedding aboard the Glory of the Skies. The couple wed before 20 000 spectators and ascended for a two hour cloud flight ending safely in Goffstown.
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New Hampshire
Manchester
N. H
Earth
Shire
Addie Brooks
F. Boyd
Court Merrimac 62
Lowell
Edward Mary
Sheete
Hiram D. Upton
House of Representatives
Herbert F. Norris
J. K. Allen
Goffstown
Political Adages Earn Their Keep in Heated Washington Rally
About 75 Republicans from state associations gathered in Washington to vent anger at Civil Service rules and the Harrison administration. Speakers attacked the administration while expressing a need to place more Republicans in office, with Stratton and others calling for unity against Democratic rivals and praising party loyalty.
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Washington
Mr. Stratton
White House
Vince
Cunningham
Stephenson
New York Republican Association
Hoe
Harrison and Morton Fund
New York
South American Trade and Davis Nomination
Ex-Senator Henry G. Davis, named a delegate to the Congress of American Nations, signals cautious acceptance while awaiting official notice. The delegation includes Charles R. Flint. both are Democrats joining a US team of four Democrats and six Republicans to discuss liberal trade with South America and a $125000 congressional appropriation for outreach.
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Deer Park
Henry G. Davis
Congress of American Nations
Davis
Senate
United States
South America
Usland
England
Congress
Charles R. Flint
Davia
Pool Rooms by Proxy Prompt City Arrest in Curcaco
George Smith was arrested after attempting to reopen a closed pool room in Curcaco. He plans to challenge the anti wagering law in court, arguing no local bets on horses occur and that wagers are wired from Eastern racecourses. City Prosecutor May cites a New York precedent and says the local statute mirrors theirs to thwart such evasion.
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Curcaco
George Smith
New York
May
Gildersleeve
Not a Murderess Epacus Telegram to the Dispatch
In Atlantic City New Jersey August 2 an article notes Mrs Robert Ray Hamilton may avoid severe punishment for assaulting nurse Mary Ann Donnelly. A bail bond near 2000 dollars is anticipated and Mrs Hamilton awaits possible release as Donnelly recovers from a stabbing incident tied to domestic tensions.
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New Jersey
Mrs. Hamilton
Stole the Peddler's Boy in Clark and South Water Streets
Henry Rosenburg a Westace peddler left his two sons in a wagon while shopping at Clark and South Water streets. His five year old son cried out that his brother had been seized by a laborer who dressed like a worker. The father rushed to the Central police with an excited account, while market crowds searched the area for the missing child.
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Curiaco
Henry Rosenburg
Clark
South Water Streets
Mores
Murder and Moonshining in Jacksonville Trial
John M. Brownell, who killed Deputy U.S. Marshal Weller in Holmes County, was brought to Jacksonville. He faced a hearing for resisting federal officers, was discharged, then bond was set at 2500 dollars as the moonshining warrant was served. He will await transfer to Holmes County in custody.
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Jacksonville
Fla
John M. Brownell
United States
Weller
Holmes County
Walter
Brownell
President opposes extra session amid Ohio politics
Deer Park Mo August 29 Hon William McKinley Jr of Ohio spent the day with the President discussing Ohio politics and the advisability of an extra session. The Major believes an extra session is inadvisable and that Congress could not be well assembled after hearing from the four new states before November 1 with four working weeks remaining. McKinley returned home this evening.
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Deer Park
William McKinley, Jr
Ohio
Congress
McKinley
General Grant’s Tomb Could Stay at Riverside Park
George W. Childs, visiting his Ocean avenue cottage with Mrs. Childs, said a DistatcH reporter General Grant’s body would not be moved from Riverside Park. He noted Mrs. Grant has long favored the tomb and would not consent to Arlington relocation.
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West Exp
Lone Brancos
N. J
George W. Childs
Ocean Avenue
Alrs. Childs
S Distatch
General Grant
Riverside Park
Mr. Childs
Arlington
Hog attack tears valuable short-horn cow apart
In Watseka Illinois on August 29 Charles Fowler reported hogs tearing a valuable short-horn cow to pieces while grazing in pasture. Hogs were driven away with difficulty. authorities noted it as a first such case in the region.
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Watseka
Charles Fowler
Emperor William Calls Labor Reform In Prussia
Emperor William in an interview with a provincial council member condemned Prussia’s labor laws as deplorable and insufficient to protect workers from exploitation. He urged reform and stronger protections for laborers.
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Williarm
Brewin
William
Prussia
Tanner Indorsed Amid Late Assaults at Grand Army Meet
The National Encampment of the Grand Army passed a resolution thanking President Harrison for Tanner’s appointment and pledging confidence in his pension work despite partisan attacks. Officers were elected, and General Alger reported $11,119.60 raised for the Lyon monument fund with a committee to seek congressional support.
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Tanner
Alger
Lyon Monument Fund
Congress
Milwaukee
Wis
Perkins
Kansas
Harrison
Barnum
New York
Campbell
Pension Bureau
Minnesota
Orinal
Committees of Investigation
A. Bre
James Tanner
Jim Tanner
Horace P. Porter
W. Ch Hie
Kentucky
T J. Lovett
New Jersey
Sons of Veterans
G. A
Woman's Relief Corps
Encam
Logan Monument Land
Naval Battle Thrills Milwaukee Encampment Crowds
Milwaukee August 29 crowds flocked to the lakefront for a grand naval battle display at Milwaukee Bay. About 60 vessels clashed with shore batteries while 3 000 infantrymen and artillerymen participated. Fireworks and musketry dazzled 250 000 beachgoers and 80 000 visitors arrived by train. The battle was led by the U S warship Michigan with Cutter crews aiding ranged fire.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Milwaukee Bay
Lake Shore Park
Grand Army
Chicago Zouaves
Chicago
Sons of Veterans
United States
Michigan
Andy von Coase
Perfide Count Wins Divorce to Claim Title and Escape
East St. Louis August 29 A German Count Antoine Schwarzwalder seeking title and fortune marries a second wife in Belleville. He persuades his legal wife to file for desertion divorce for $10 000 then leaves with plans to marry the officer’s daughter in Europe. The betrayed wife and children remain behind.
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East St. Louis
Antoine Schwarzwalder
Belleville
New York
Europe
Count von Schwarzwalder
West
No End In Sight In Loxpos Labor Standstill
A labor deadlock persists as wharfingers and dock companies propose settlements, including a five penny hourly rate and limited overtime. Workers reject the plan and the carmen’s strike collapses while sailors join the strike. Three American coal ship crews have joined in. Burns rejects offers as a dodge aiming to impose the five penny scale. Over time is to be reckoned from six o’clock in the evening.
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Loxpos
Greenwich
Fie
Burns
A Poet’s Birthday Oliver Wendell Holmes At 80
Beverly Farms Massachusetts August 29 Oliver Wendell Holmes is 80 years old today An open house might have been placarded upon his country residence Many friends and visitors arrived in the afternoon and evening to extend congratulations A basket of roses from Houghton Mifflin Co was left at the home Letters of felicitation came from George William Curtis Charles Elliott Norton and others
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WasHine Tos
Republican Kickers
Grand Army Hall
Harrison
Severybody
S. E. Etratwo
Pennsylvania Republican Association
Cleveland
Treasury
Windom
Mr. Stratton
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Diefpatch
Beverly Farms
Mass
Reme
Messrs
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Dr. Holmes’ Publishers
A New Irish University Proposal Sparks Government-Hierarchy Talks
In Lorpor on August 2 the government and Catholic hierarchy reportedly negotiated a university scheme. Mr Parnell knew of the project while Ulster MPs felt blindsided by the announcement and accused the government of marginalizing them. United Ireland critiques the push as part of a broader political maneuver.
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Lorpor
Parnell
Ulster
United Ireland
Iain
Rome
Salisbury
Ireland
Striking Northern Illinois Miners Move Toward End
District President Reed of the Miners Union presided as a convention of about 40 miners convened in Srnzator Illinois. A secret session was held overnight as delegates weighed terms offered by operators. Most pledged to return to work at 72 ½ cents per ton, amid reports the Star Company built new facilities at Kan Loysche and may import colored labor.
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Srnzator
Iln
Reed
Miners’ Union
Ilinois
Bei Id
Koe
Serenee
Star Company
Kan Loysche
Safhmd
Stage Robberies the Style in Reno heist
Reno Nevada August 29 stage from Bidwell arrived last night Welle Fargo Companys treasure lost to a robber who escaped with the cash in the royal box.
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Reno
Nev
Bidwell
Welle, Fargo & Companys
How Bigler Stands for State Treasurer in Philly Visit
In Philadelphia ex-Collector E A Bigler denied any candidacy for State Treasurer while noting he is a Democrat. He said no nomination is requested and he will cross the bridge when he comes to it. Mayor Fitler reiterated support for General Hastings for Governor and urged Philadelphia leaders to back Hastings at the state convention.
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Bigler
Fitler
General Hastings
Ordin
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Saic
Princeton College
Clearfield
Harrisburg
Renee
Hastings
Mr. McManes
McManes
J ‘Ked
Fourteen Held for Murder in Galveston Riots
In Galveston on August 29 the preliminary exam of Richmond rioters concluded. Of 23 arrested for the murder of Sheriff Garvey and ex-Sheriff Blakely, 14 were held to answer. Each defendant’s bond was set at 5000 dollars. Defendants include Vandal Ferris Keen Ferris J M Gibson Volney Gibson G Gibson R Pearson Sid Pearson C Paine McFarlane Dolph Pearson F McFarlane 8 Winston Will Andrews and Harris Mitchell.
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Tex
Richmond
Garvey
Blakely
Vandal Ferris
Keen Ferris
J. M. Gibson
Volney Gibson
G. Gibson
R. Pearson
Sid Pearson
C. Paine
McFarlane
Dolph Pearson
F. McFarlane
8. Winston
Will Andrews
Harris Mitchell
County Treasurer Admits Shortage in Bondsmen Deal
Shelbyville August 29 Michael Posse county treasurer in his second term out September 13 notified his bondsmen he is short about 15000. He offers his real estate valued at 10000 to bondsmen totaling eleven. He says the shortage came from paying debts contracted before taking office. He has stood high in the community and the shortage causes a great sensation.
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Shelbyville
Fatal kerosene blast at Sopris injures mother and child
In Sopris near Denver last night a kerosene can exploded while a man’s year old daughter tried to light a fire with coal oil. The girl died from burns and the mother was fatally burned while attempting to save her child. This added to a string of recent deadly incidents in the state.
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Denver
Sopris
Here
James Danachy
Nt Beeue Teaiem
Beheading of Nael in St Pierre Miquelon Public Square
In St Pierre Miquelon on a Saturday dawn about 2000 spectators watched the execution of Nael the murderer. He confessed at the jail then walked to the court house and to the square where the halting knife finally severed his head at 5 06.
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Hatrrax
N.S
Nuel
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Hoe
Nael
Dakota Politics Ing Campaign Huron August 29 Convention
The Republican State Convention met at 10 this morning in Huron with Sol Star elected Permanent Chairman and F. W. Caldwell as peers. Judge Moody spoke amid cheers and a ticket was named including Gifford Hickler Mellette Fletcher Ringsrud Taylor Smith Dolar Pinkham Parker and others with a call for the October election issued by the Governor.
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Huron
Sol Star
F. W. Caldwell
Mr. Star
Moody
Extta
Moodge
Dlogust
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Gifford
J. A. Hickler
A. C. Mellette
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H. Fletcher
Columbia
Ringsrud
Elk Point
L. C. Taylor
Howard
W. W. T. Smith
Madison
Robert Dolar
Bon Homme
Public Instruction
J. L. Pinkham
Schools and Public Lands
O. A. Parker
Brookings
Supreme Court
D. Carson
A. G. Kellam
John KE. Bennett
Sealing Vessel Accord Misread by Canadian Officials
A telegram from Ottawa reports that no such pledge was made by Secretary Bayard to refrain from seizing Canadian sealing vessels. The Dominion Government’s interpretation of Bayard's notes differed from the British and U S positions, suggesting a misreading of official correspondence during the Cleveland administration.
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Bayard
Dutatch
Ottawa
Cleveland
Celal
Deniaion
United States
Dominion
Rongly
West
Bishop Gilmour Chosen For UW Dedication Sermon
Special telegram reports Eight Reverends Bishop Richard Gilmour of Cleveland will preach the Pontifical Mass for the University of Washington dedication on November 13. He will address the theme "Truth and Progress" and speak on the university's mission in learning and national advancement.
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University of Washington
Cleveland
Richard Gilmour
Gibceonat
Keane
Washington
Gilmour
North Carolina to Name Postoffice for President Harrison’s Son
North Carolina citizens lead the nation in honoring President Harrison by naming a post office after his infant son. The Richmond county community reacts with pride as officials consider the tribute to the young heir.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
America
Harrison
Richmond County
Laguerre Seeks Boulanger Return for Paris Peace Effort
August dispatch from Loypes reports M Laguerre travels to London to convince General Boulanger to return to Paris. He faces opposition from M Rocheforte and Count Dillon who oppose Boulanger's return to France.
The Champion Drunk In Boston Riot
John L. Sullivan arrived in Boston vowing vengeance and consumed alcohol at Tremont House. He confronted Captain Codke of the Police News in a heated exchange after a drink, then retreated with help from James Ormond and Clerk Ryan as the driver was urged to take him to headquarters but Sullivan wandered back to cause trouble until urged away.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Tremont House
Sullivan
Annie
John
Captain Codke
Police News
Catain Cooke
Eassal
James 5
Ormond
Ime
Ryan
George Fawcett Rowe Dies After Illness at Hotel
The actor and playwright George Fawcett Rowe died at 10 30 p m in his rooms at the Gleham Hotel after a prolonged illness. Born in England about 65 years ago, he had recently arrived from London under Dr Howard’s care. He had been suffering for a long time and the cause was a complication of diseases.
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George Fawcett Rowe
Gleeham Hotel
Rowenan
Salen Few
London A
Howard
England
King Sookie Raises Royal Prerogative
Advices from Apia dated July 20 report King Sookie asserting royal prerogative on grounds of illness. The dispatch notes political tension and potential impact on governance in the Samoan capital.
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Lespoyx
Apia
Ae Sookie
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