Generous victor vows challenge for $40,000 title
John L Sullivan, the champion, declares he will fight Kilrain again for $40 000 as public interest in the Mississippi bout lingers. Sullivan plans a sea voyage home to avoid arrest and further temptation to dissipate while Kilrain heads to Baltimore to regroup.
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John L
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Mississippi
Sullivan
New Orleans
Kilrain
Baltimore
Bowery
Fair and Square Sullivan Celebrating in New Orleans
Bud Renaud reported the Sullivan versus Kilrain prize fight cleared about $8,000 after expenses with $4,000 to Johnson and $4,000 to Stevenson. Renaud praised the event as well managed with orderly crowds and full ring visibility, aiding New Orleans’ social and economic life. Sullivan rested and recuperated, staying at a local gym and preparing for homeward travel amid public receptions.
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Sullivan
Foredall
Dispatcce
New OrLeans
Bud Renaud
Ing
Johnson
Stevenson
Kilrain
Renaud
Flood Devastates Johnstown Area With Dams and Bridges Washed Away
Reports say three large dams near Johnstown were washed out and a crowd on a bridge was carried away. The town in Fulton County faced darkness, nine bridges lost, and one body recovered as floodwaters swept the Cayadutta Creek area and nearby glove factories. Trains were disrupted to the west with 400 miles of track washed out.
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Empire State
Cambria County
Troy
N. Y
Johnstown
Fulton County
Cayadutta Creek
Mohawk
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Albany
New York
Buffalo
Amsterdam
Gloversville
Forda
Kingsboro
Cavadulla
Mayersville
Fonda
Sry
Indefiinite
Eee
West Shore Road
Aikey
Te Boardot
John Cassieter
L and Co
Chicago Relief Commission
Pittsburg Committee
Cummin
Vine E
Parido Ge and
Askei
Weather Damage Report From Upstate Areas
Troy New York reports long distance wires failed and a late Schenectady dispatch notes three bridges washed away at Johnstown. Officials say rumors of fatalities are unfounded while the night continues to unfold with no further details.
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Troy
N. Y
A. O
Schenectady
Johnstown
Marlborough Saved as Heirs and Income Provisions Stand
The New York Supreme Court today upheld the Surrogate's probate of the will of Louis C. Hammersly. The will left the income to his wife for life and then to his issue or, if none, to cousins’ heirs or designated charities. The court found no evidence of weak mind or undue influence by Mrs Hammersly and affirmed the Surrogate’s decree with costs. Judge Macomber dissented on some points of evidence.
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New York
Supreme Court
Henry Mason
George G. Williams
Louis C. Hammersly
Duchess of Marlborough
J. Hooker Hammersly
van Brunt
Brady
Macomber
Hammersley
France Plans New Warships Amid Navy Growth
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard Admiral Krants demand several new war ships with an estimated cost around 58 million francs. Deputies Sallis and wrews pressed for four supplementary votes to fund the program. Tirard stressed financial limits and said the government would seek funds without extra budget. if not possible, it would appeal to the Chamber for the needed amount.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Krants
Sallis
Mrs Kilrain Puzzled Over Jake’s Alleged Fights
Mrs Kilrain said tonight she cannot understand where her husband Jake Kilrain fought by rounds and where the battles occurred. The note appears in a dispatch from Baurmosg dated July 9 with references to continued coverage on the sixth page.
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Jake
Baurmosg
National Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The eighth national convention of the Christian Endeavor Society opens at the First Regiment Armory Hall in Philadelphia with Rev. F. M. Clark of Boston elected president. Nearly 5,000 delegates attend with expectations of 6,000 on arrival, representing over 500,000 members across states and territories.
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Philadelphia
The
Christian Endeavor Society
First Regiment Armory Hall
Nem
F. M. Clark
Boston
Tory
State Relief Commission allocates 500000 for Conemaugh valley
After seven weeks of fundraising for flood victims, the State Relief Commission at Cresson approves $500,000 for Conemaugh Valley distribution. The plan classifies recipients into six groups with amounts ranging from $1000 to $200, and outlines procedures, auditors, and future disbursement steps.
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State Relief Commission
Cresson
Johnstown
Beaver
Conemaugh Valley
Williamsport
Sestsek
Eee
McMillin
Csmsbitne
Brooks Law Aims To Replace Prohibition In Rhode Island
Provibesce July 9 The voters of the smallest state push a liquor license bill after a June 20 repeal vote. The draft includes no liquor dealer bond for illicit sellers and restricts wholesalers who sell to unlicensed buyers. A joint committee will study proposed measures and report at the next session.
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Ladd
Pennsylvania
Morrow
Montana Convention Debates Preamble and Trusts
Helena July 9. The Montana constitutional convention opens with a preamble referencing liberty justice and independence. Delegates discuss irrigation committees and county officers still serving until 1890. Watson offers a resolution urging state control over trusts and price-raising combinations.
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Helena
Maxt
Hershfield
Montana
Joy
State of
God
Geetctel
Peeears
Goddar
Yellowstone
Watson
Those Orphan Schools
A Pennsylvania inspection team led by Senator Gobin arrived at Jumonville to assess soldiers of schools facilities. They visit Butler as the best fitted building so far and suggest as many as four campuses could be dispensed with, though no specific list is given.
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Uniontown
C. C. Kaufman
Thomas G. Sample
Pittsburg
A. C. Roenochl
Lancaster
John Grier
Butler
Senator Gobin
Lebanon
Jumonville
Inspection Committee of Soldiers of Schools
Gobin
Andrews Among the Faithful
The Republican County Committee met in Mumapvitiz to call primaries on August 1 for delegates to the State Convention. State Chairman Andrews attended and presided over the proceedings.
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Andrews
Mumapvitiz
Republican County Committee
Sod
Doctor Waters Ends Life After 40 Hours of Self-Experiment
Dr Joseph N Waters of New York committed suicide in his lodging room after a prolonged self analysis of morphine and cocaine effects. He left two letters to medical examiner G W Wells with a journal of his death scene and a plan to finish with a pistol.
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Joseph N. Waters
New York
Joseph
W. "Waters
Toms
Waters
Inner Lynn
Reker
James M. Tally
Broadway
Appraisers Meet to Set Uniform Schedule Across Regions
The Board of Appraisers met in New York with Marverie W. Cooper as chair to craft a uniform schedule for all regions. Members from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago New Orleans Cleveland discussed Treasury appeal questions and a wicker basket case involving Wanamaker. The panel aims to resolve many vexed questions in coming weeks.
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New York
Marverie W. Cooper
George C. Joslin
Boston
J. G. Leech
Philadelphia
Thaddeus
Secretary of the Treasury
Wer
le Tae
Wanamaker
Dutin
Hastings Departure From Johnstown Expresses Farewell
General Hastings and several officers boarded the day express to Cresson after an early-morning rendezvous at Johnstown HQ. A levée formed at the station as residents and the Finance Committee bid him farewell with handshakes, flowers, and tearful goodbyes.
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Jouxstown
Johnstown
Cromsbenly
Hastings
Cresson
Hastin
B. Frank Eshelman
Couid Paxson
Horn
Weidekoper
Evans
Gray
James Hastings
Prospect Hill
Cameron Not a Candidate Says Teletype Dispatch
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Hakgkissvea July 9 reports Senator Cameron returning to Lochiel after a European trip shortened by his father's death. He declines to discuss politics, suggesting he has never been a candidate in the sense of aspiring for the office. He notes few White House changes since departure, mentions General Cooper’s Philadelphia Port role with approval, and plans to stay at Lochiel through the summer.
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Lam
Cameron
Lochiel
Scotland
Ocean
Tur
Cereae
United States
Europe
Cooper
Philadelphia
St Lochiel
One of the New States South Dakota Cons Convention
The South Dakota Constitutional Convention met for under an hour. President Edgerton announced 32 standing committees averaging ten members. Committees on segregation and submission will guide the chief work, with Submission detailing the October election and safeguards for adopting the Australian system. A petition from Russian Mennonite residents asks exemption from military service. A memorial seeks suspension of cash mineral entry on school lands amid claims contest.
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South Dakota
Sioux Fallgs
Dak
Edgerton
Appeal to Blaine Over Guatemalan Journalist Expulsion
New York July 9 Mr J A Holland er American publishing news paper in Guatemala who was expelled on charge of being a rouser went to Washington to seek help from Secretary Blaine The case centers on claims Minister Hall and Guatemalan officials mishandled a 150000 leasing fee with 30000 excess and 20000 allegedly diverted to Hall
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Guatemala
Rergeral
New York
J. A. Hollander
Washington
Blaine
United States
Henry C. Hall
Mr. Hull
Pig Iron Rates To West Set With East Costs
A Pennsylvania Railroad officer said rates on seaboard iron to the West will after July 15 be aligned with current West to East charges. Existing rates for pig iron and related cargo depend on carload size, 30 cents or 25 cents per hundredweight, with terms expiring August 31, 1889.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seaboard
Dissolution Decision In North River Refining Case
In New York the General Term of the Supreme Court upheld denying a stay of proceedings in the North River Refining Company case. The court kept the case with a receiver as lenient as possible and affirmed the prior order. A separate note reports a nine year old thief from Hagerstown placed in the House of Refuge after stealing four horses from local farmers.
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New Yor
Supreme Court
North River Mg Refining Company
Ngs
Tragedy At Arthur Street Described In Inquest Vanquished By Murder
Eyewitness Ellen Lovett watched Richard Lewis enter the side gate near No 5 Arthur Street shortly before 2 PM. An inquest is planned despite the dramatic collapse of a long marriage and a frenzied homicide involving a married couple and a third party.
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Richard Lewis
Arthur Street
Pittsburg
Ellen Lovett
No. 5
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Ryan
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Donovan
Denny Butler
Vicksburg
Merrill
Nicholson
Cazeneuve
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Purvis
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Badaud
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Johnstown, N. Y., Too
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Mrs. Kilrain
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Star Chamber
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Sistelet
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Velbon
Thomas Carlin & Sons
Engin
Jos. H. Jones
Gene Foreman
James McKnight
W. K. Gillespie
Swank, Holden & Co
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Brooks
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Adjutant General
North River Sugar Company
Horace
Hagerissvec
David Shank
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Lewia
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