Wedded to a Woman Tops Turbulent Life of Annie Hindle
New York reports Annie Hindle the famous male impersonator has married Louise Spangehi in Troy after previously marrying Annie Ryan in 1886 and burying her first wife. Hindle, aged 45 to 50, once drew fame in London and New York as a male performer and has lived a series of marriages to women, including a 1886 ceremony in Michigan.
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Dispatch
New York
Rialto
Annie Hindle
Miss Hindle
Troy
Louise Spangehi
G. C. Baldwin
Jersey City
Annie Ryan
Jersey City Heights
Iiss Hindle
Louis Spangehe
Charles Edward Hindle
Charles Vivian
Pottery
Hartfordshire
England
London
Mendo
Ella Wesner
Blanche Selwyn
Maggie Weston
Hindle
H. J. Montague
Charley Vivian
America
Lingard
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Denver
Vivian
Lesdville
Great Order of Ells
Grand Rapids, Mich
E. H. Brooks
Jolly Gilbert Saroney
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Ey
Jersey Heights
Miss Spangehel
DROWNED IN PERDIDA BAY NEAR PENSACOLA
W E R Hightower and his eleven year old son James drowned in Perdida Bay after a sail boat accident while returning from a pleasure trip. The two girls from Millview were saved when the boat ran on the Florida side. Bodies recovered in six feet of water at nine this morning after volunteers dragged the bay all night.
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Pensacola
Fla
W. ER. Hightower
James
Perdida Bay
Hightower
J. D. Gray
Mr. Young
Millview
Son
Florida
de Finish Springs
Democrats Split Over Fusion in Kansas State Delegates
Kansas Democrats diverge on fusion strategy with three camps: endorse the People's party slate, nominate straight Democrats, or accept only acceptable People's party candidates. All agree to back the People's party electoral ticket to swing Kansas from Republicans. No DHS ticket nominees named beyond People's party.
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People’s Party
Kansas
People's Party
David Overmyer
Storm Rips Easton Causing Bridges and Church Damage
A July storm in Easton Pennsylvania produced fierce wind, thunder, and rain. The Moravian Church under construction lost woodwork to the wind, the 120 foot Easton Bridge was strained, wires and timbers were torn, trees toppled, and the electric trolley was halted.
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Easton
New Moravian
South Easton
Lehigh River
Firecracker row erupts into assault and threats in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg a moulder Charles Douglass was knocked unconscious after a large firecracker exploded at his feet amid heated words. Arrests were made for the attack and threats of lynching fill the air. A Philadelphia dispatch reports further violence as a youth, Joseph Ryan, stabbed Patrick Burns and is thought mortally hurt. Burns’ fate remains uncertain.
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Harrisburg
Charles Douglass
John Peiter
Gordon Vanaselen
Philadelphia
Patrick Burns
American Street
Joseph Ryan
Ryan
Burns
Storm capsizes claim several lives in New York area
A severe storm hit New York and nearby waters causing several boats to capsize in the bay and rivers. Many fishermen in small craft were out on the water and it is feared some have drowned as the storm did significant damage to the city.
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New Yor
Cleveland Fixes a Notification Day for Nominees
A letter from Grover Cleveland was received by Norman F. Mack chairman of the sub committee to notify Cleveland and Stevenson of their nomination. It states the 20th inst would be a good day and Mr Mack will convene his committee in New York before that date to confer with William C. Whitney and Mayor Hugh Grant.
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Burra O
Grover Cleveland
Norman FE. Mack
W. L. Wilson
Cleveland
Stevenson
Mack
New York
William C. Whitney
Hugh Grant
Fireworks Display Fatality At Evanston Boat Club
A July 4 fireworks show by the Evanston Boat Club ended in an explosion. Tunis Isbester Jr. was killed when a rocket pierced his chest, while two others were slightly hurt and hundreds fled in panic. The tragedy cut short the celebration.
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Paci
Evanston Boat Club
Spanin
Tunis Isbester, Jr
Six Year Old Killed by Toy Cannon Blast
On July 4 in Curiaco a toy cannon fired by Charles Koeppner killed six year old Anna Weber instantly. Police report the lads loaded the cannon with poles nails and leaden bullets and Koeppner is jailed pending further inquiries.
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Curiaco
Anna Weber
Charles Oeppner
Weaver and Gresham Fight for Nomination at People's Party Convention
The convention bristled with tension as General Weaver and Judge Walter Q. Gresham loomed in a high stakes struggle. A Kansas speaker backed by Mrs. Lease urged unity while Nebraskan Paul Vandervoort spun an olive branch that failed to soothe factions. The hall endured delays and adjournment attempts as leaders pressed for a clear path to a nomination.
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Lease
The
Alliance
Kansas
Harrison
Greshamites
Gresham
Paul Vandervoort
Nebraska
Oaes
Walter Q. Gresham
People's Party
People’s Party
Nord
Eight-Hour Law and Pinkerton Planks Debate at Convention
The convention debated adding an eight-hour government work law and a penalty clause. Delegates debated immigration reform and an anti Pinkerton stance, with the boycott resolution against Rochester clothing manufacturers winning broad support and General Master Workman Powderly endorsing it. General J. G. Field was nominated for Vice President on the first ballot.
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Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Onnelly
Powderly
Hayes
Kansas
Lonecks
Committee On
J. G. Field
Virginia
Big Work at Night at the Gresham Convention
Delegates at the Omaha People's party session on July 4 debated a platform supplement and resolutions. They demanded free ballots, a secret ballot system, and tax relief measures, while criticizing current labor and immigration policies and urging stricter enforcement of labor hours.
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Omaha
Gresham
Chairman Branch
Resolutions Committee
People’s Party
Gresham interview ends without People's party nomination
A Omaha People's party committee meets Judge Gresham at his Prairie Avenue home. After a two hour discussion the committee remains silent but hints General Weaver as the likely next presidential candidate for the party. John Devlin comments at hotel that the convention will hear more.
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Curiaco
People’s Party
Omaha
Judge Gresham
Viceget
Palmer House
John Devlin
A. J. Streeter
Judge Orr
Prairie Avenue
General Weaver
Man injured as cable car crushes Toban in city incident
Edward Toban of Kirkpatrick street was run over by a Fifth avenue cable car near De Soto street after midnight as he tried to board at Oakland. He slipped and fell, was rushed to Mercy Hospital where both feet were amputated.
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Edward Toban
Kirkpatrick Street
Fifth Avenue
de Soto Street
Toban
Schenley Park
Oakland
Mercy Hospital
Sea Otter Poaching Across Alaska and Coastal Regions
The report details extensive sea otter hunting in Alaska near Saanach and Chernolours with grisly methods south of the Straits of Fuca near Gray's Harbor. Hunters use high tripod perches and long-range shots to kill and claim pelts, while Atto Aleuts spread sinew nets over kelp beds and cave mouths to entrap otters and cause fear driven deaths.
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Alaska
Saanach
Chernolours
Straits of
Fuca
Gray’s Harbor
Furniss Praises American Women and City Decency
London caricaturist Harry Furniss extols the chic and wit of American women and notes the decency of New York streets. He suggests sending London authorities to observe for a week as a life lesson and potential benefit upon their return.
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Harry Furniss
London
New York
Cholera Spreads Across Europe and Caspian Ports
Official reports show eight cholera cases and three deaths at At rakh an in June, four cases and one death July 1, with Baku reporting 118 deaths and 100 new cases by June 30. Tiflis, Petrovsk, Shemakka, Shusha, Askabad, and Azmada report cases and deaths as the epidemic travels through European Russia.
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St. Perzespure
Attrakhan
European Russia
Baku
Tiflis
Petrofsk
Shemakka
Shusha
Askabad
Azmada
Caspian Sea
Volga
Vienna
Dra Asche
Truru
Tyria
Astrakhan
Norway in Dead Earnest and the King’s Standoff
King Oscar replies to the Storthing refusing to sanction Norwegian consulates. The move sparks demonstrations including a 10,000-strong rally outside the Premier’s residence where Bjornson calls for union while seeking Norway’s full political rights. Premier Steen supports loyalty to the King as similar protests erupt in other towns.
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Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Sweden
Norway
Bjornson
Scandinavia
Steen
Diamond Merchant Loewy Dies After Fraud Scandals
Paris July 4. M Loewy a diamond merchant confessed to immense frauds totaling 3 000 000 francs before taking his own life. He died from a self inflicted bullet wound after sending a parting telegram to a friend promising a search of truth after his death. He swindled jewellers out of hundreds of thousands of francs by selling on credit and undervalued stones.
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Paris
M. Loewy
Loewy
Lawrent
Guillotine in Annam Sees Public Execution Sparks Fear
In Annam a condemned murderer was executed by guillotine before a cheering crowd, seen as quick and less horrific by locals. Officials fear the event may spur piracy and brigandage as a consequence. In other news, Sigo Balmazello plans to use the Pollo Nautica submarine for pearl fishing with an American syndicate.
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Paris
Annam
Perry Fishing
Roms
Sigoor Balmazello
Pollo Nautica
Afghanistan unrest raises Indian government watchfulness
Cancurra July 4 report notes escalating Afghan tensions causing unprecedented anxiety this quarter and urges the Indian Government to maintain strict vigilance amid the evolving situation.
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Afghanistan
Russian grain dealers resist sales amid looming scarcity
Report from the Russian interior notes renewed food shortage fears and price rises, yet dealers hold back cereals. A Chicago ship story from London details the diver's assessment of the steamer City of Chicago stuck on a rock with serious damage and a towing attempt planned.
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Russia
Berlin Trials New Sunday Law
Berlin reports the Sunday test law began operating smoothly with no glitches. Shopkeepers worked double within legal hours as the new regulation took effect yesterday.
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Berlin
Berli
Berlin Adopts the Chicago Plan
Brewis reports on July 2 that Berlin resolves to incorporate all suburbs within a ten mile radius under the Chicago Plan, forming a unified city. The move consolidates administration and aims to streamline governance.
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Berlin
Chicago
Brewis
Corporation of Berlin
Accident on Potts Hill Fires Gear Snarls an Arm
A chain attached to a dummy used to steady electric cars broke on Potts Hill east of the city this afternoon. The cable shot up the hill at high speed and wrapped around Frank Musser's arm, tearing the limb badly. His condition is very serious.
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Lanncaster
Potts’ Hill
Frank Musser
River News And Notes From Louisville Dispatch
Weather clear and pleasant as river levels fall. Canal depth four feet one inch, seven feet three inches on the fall, and thirty one feet below. Departures Fleetwood to Cincinnati and Big Kanawha to Tell City bound for Owens.
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Dispatch
Louisvilll
Fleetwood
Cincinnatic
Big Kanawha
Carcllion
Tell City
Owens
Water levels and temperatures on nearby rivers
Allegheny River shows 5 feet 9 inches and rising with clear, pleasant conditions. Other rivers Morgantown River at 6 feet rising, Araren River 4.9 feet clear and warmer, Brownsville River at 6 feet rising with a 67 degree temperature at 4 PM.
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Allegheny
Araren
Morgantown
Rlver
Bnownsville
River Levels Reported Across Regions
Evansville River sits at 11 feet 3 inches and falling while Ww Ling River measures 4 feet and rising slowly. Clear, cool conditions persist as local areas including De rted Atden and nearby towns note air and activity with references to Pittsburg, Ben Hur, Parkersburg, and Peasant.
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Evansville
Frisbie
Ling
Atden
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Parkersburg
Spearing Surround Hunt of Sea Otter by Aleuts
The Aleuts use the spearing surround method with 15 to 20 skinboats. Two men per boat follow a sea otter as it surfaces for air every 15 to 30 minutes, circling and timing thrusts with signals and spears. The hunter whose arrow first strikes gains the catch, often aided by barbed bone points.
Mother of a President A Heroine of the Revolution
A North Carolina widow, mother to three sons, aided American prisoners after Charleston’s fall. The eldest and next eldest died for the country, while the youngest survived to be Andrew Jackson. She labored to comfort prisoners, then died of illness contracted from her mercy work, leaving her orphan son to charity and faith.
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Saya Harper
Napoleon Bonaparte
North Carolina
America
Charleston
Tarleton
Andrew Jackson
The English Visitor Questions U.S. City Officers
Mr Addington Drumm of England questions American municipal officers in St Louis while praising city growth. He notes widespread press criticism of mayors to dog-catchers and seeks to learn if the press truthfully portrays U S local government. He asks why cities prosper if officers are thieves.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Addington Drumm
England
Lindell
Europe
River rises amid heavy July rainfall in Missouri region
Flood warnings spread as the St Louis area records rapid river rise. Rifters report the Missouri river rising toward the 30 foot mark after widespread rain early today.
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St. Louis
Missouri River
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