The Flemon Case and South Carolina Extradition Controversy
A long rising tale unfolds of Flemon, alias Yeldell, charged with murder in Edgefield and sought for extradition. Congressman Dalzell is urged to mobilize federal help to prevent a local prejudice driven verdict and secure a venue change. A colored minister recounts the fatal clash between whites and blacks during the Blaine-Cleveland atmosphere and the political stakes in South Carolina.
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Flemon
Yeldell
Congreseemas Dalseil
South Carolina
Cleveland
Young Blackwell
Fremon
Dalzell
James Blackwell
Bert Strom
Supreme Court
E. F. Flemon
United States
W. B. H. Miller
Department of Justice
Washington
John Dalzell
South
Edgefield County
D. C
Charles F. McKenna
Allegheny County
McKenna
Messrs
G. W. Clinton
Bently
John Holliday
John Turfley
W. C. McMullen
Archive Ball
Samuel Hallan
Pittsburg
Richardson
Blaine-Cleveland
Moee
Chester Coun
Blackwa
Flood Devastates Little Kanawha Valley In 1870s Disaster
Reports from Parkersburg recount a vast flood after a cloud burst over the Little Kanawha Valley. Morristown is described as ruined like Johnstown with multiple deaths, wrecked bridges, washed-out trestles, and thousands of logs and boats lost. Atrain wreck near Harris Ferry and several mills and barges destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Tucker Creek
Pepecual
Disrarce
Paskers
Little
Kanawhs
Kanawha
Morristown
Johnstown
Jake Kiger
Joseph
Thomas
Bailey
Orville West
Ohio River
Harris’ Ferry
William Neptune
Kanawha Station
Little Kanawha
Little Kanawha Lumber Company
West's Mill
Barringer
W. P. Padden
Keever & Co
Ohio Railroad
Miller
Taylor
Charles Wells
Terrifying Thunderstorm Strikes Near Standing Rock Agency
A wild storm near Standing Rock Agency unleashed fierce lightning and terror among Indians who rushed in a panic. The report notes multiple strikes during the storm, with chaotic scenes described as terrifying.
Politicians Send Sharp Letters on Washington Contempt
A Michigan Democrat and a Michigan Republican send pointed letters to Washington. One criticizes the administration while declining a consul post, another laments his removal from office and cites an old soldier’s service. Grand Rapids residents in Washington corroborate that Stekette was a copperhead and not a true blue Republican.
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Herr
Pistaten
Wasuixotos
Michigan
Washington
Demen
Horr
Ingalls
Hancock
William F. Wharton
United States
EK. G. Horr
Eco of
Internal Revenue
Grand Ba
Ben Harrison
Midland
Renee
Ciizens of
Grand Rapids
Mr. Davis
Stekette
Fate of aeronaut Prof. Hogan fuels Jackson rumor mill
Jackson residents follow the fate of Prof. Hogan who left New York in Campbell’s air ship. Opinions split between drowning, hiding for publicity, or safety with a quick return hoped for by his wife as messages indicate he may be well and en route. Hogan’s prior ascent plans in Canada add to local concern.
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Jackson
Jackson, Mich
Hogan
New York
Campbell
Agen
Greg
Cee
Profeen
Thomas
Ont
William
Government Wins Ejectment Case Over Sault Ste Marie Land
A U S court verdict favors the Government in United States vs Thomas Ryan Egan. The Government had offered $12,000 for land at Sault Ste Marie for Fort Brady, later disputed by title issues and a withdrawal. After title delays and a boom in value, Ryan conveyed land to the city, which relinquished claims as the Government pursued ejectment and prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mica
United States
Thomas Ryan
Egan
Sault Ste. Marie Soa
Fort Brady
Sault Ste. Marie
Ryan
Quay Leaves Washington for Philadelphia and Harrisburg Stop
Senator Quay and his private secretary Leach departed Washington this afternoon for Philadelphia after brief morning calls at government departments and a short talk with the President with no definite appointments announced He is expected to pass through Harrisburg en route home to Senator Cameron.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Leach
Cameron
Missouri Board Orders Freight Rate Cuts in State
Missouri State Board of Railroad Commissioners ended a ten day session in Jefferson City and announced rate reductions. Grain rates drop 10 percent, live stock and coal each fall 25 percent, with new tariffs to take effect as railroads publish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaasas City
Missouri State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Jefferson City
Ex-Representative Nichols Named Treasury Chief of Saale
An office for a Carolinan in Wasmxnctox reports ex-Representative John Nichols of North Carolina has been appointed chief of Saale oie of the Treasury Department, replacing the resigned Kretz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmxnctox
John Nichols
North Carolina
Saale Oie
Treasury Department
Kretz
Tiger Hunt Tonight Headlines Henry Norman Feature
A sensational tease previews a tiger hunt segment in tomorrow's Dispatch with Henry Norman highlighted as the lead figure. The item promises dramatic scenes and expert commentary on the expedition.
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Henry Norman
Virginia Republicans Reach Unity Amid Mahone Dispute
A five member National Executive Committee led by Quay and Clarkson arrives in Washington to harmonize Virginia Republican rifts. Brady Groner and Mahone factions accept a State convention call, promising county and precinct autonomy and a Norfolk gathering on August 2 to unite the party.
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Quay
Clarkson
Dudley
Hobart
Fessenden
Virginia
Mahone
Brady
Washinovon
Republican National
Iowa
Indiana
Connecticut
New Jersey
Colonel Brady
National Committee
W. D. Groner
Toc Conerencealie
Caes EU
Allons
William Mahone
Slar
Chatemen
Messrs
Hisnorter
Norfolk
Pee Pees ii
Kpeteas Industries
Cracon
Associated Press
Snd
Groner
Prohibition Convention Adopts Platform In New Jersey
The New Jersey Prohibitionists held their State Convention at Educational Hall and approved a platform condemning liquor power and urging stringent laws. Debate over woman suffrage caused uproar as resolutions were voted seriatim, with Lone La Monte of Somerset nominated for Governor amid strong cheers.
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New Jersey
Aspury Panx
Aeageromrg
Bava
Morgan
Lone la Monte
Somerset
Execution Against State Farmers by Railroad Receivers
Receivers of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company filed an execution against the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society for 25 000 tied to a bond dated July 18 1864. The action seeks repayment of money loaned to finance erecting buildings on Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue grounds leased to the railroad, with sale rights on nonpayment within five years. Austin Corbin named as receiver replacing Edwin M Lewis who died.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia
George de B. Keim
Stephen A. Caldwell
Austin Corbin
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
Society
Broad Street
Lehigh Avenue
Northern American Salt Company forms in Albany
The Northern American Salt Company is incorporated with Franklin Woodruff Horace E Thurber William A Hazard and Charlies F Burger as incorporators and a capital of 11000000 in 275000 shares of 50 each. The firm plans to manufacture and sell salt and related products, based mainly in Warsaw New York with activities in Meigs Jesseibaea Reno Rice Fidalgo St Clair Huron San Bay and Losco counties.
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Albany
Northern American Salt Company
Ation
Franklin Woodruff
Horace E. Thurber
William A. Hazard
Charlies F. Burger
Warsaw
Meigs and
Jeseiebaea
Bias Mineeer County
West Wirinia
Reno and
Rice Counpansans
Fidalgo County
Sree St. Clair
Huron, Nee Bay
Losco Counties
Mich
Virginia Republican State Convention Called at Norfolk
General Mahone issued a call for a Virginia Republican state convention to meet in Norfolk starting July 2 at noon. The plan follows an agreement among race plank enactors and members of the Republican National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahone
National Committee
Wasminotos
Vvirginia
Norfolk
Murdered for money charged in poisoning case
Coroner's jury in Wilkesbarre returns verdict that Mary Craighn and Bridget Glynn took out life insurance on Edward Glynn and his wife. Edward Glynn and his wife allegedly administered poison to the parents. Bri Glynn was Edward's mother and Craighn his mother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Glyon
Wilkeesbaebe
Mary Craighn
Bridget Glynn
Edward Given
Bri Glynn
Edward
Craighn
Parnell Arrives in Edinburgh to Freedom of the City
Mr. Parnell arrived in Edinburgh amid a large crowd at the railway station. He was enthusiastically welcomed and addressed a gathering of workingmen before receiving the freedom of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exinungh
Parnell
Railway
Mrs. Logan Home Again From Europe Arrival
Mrs John A Logan and Miss Pullman arrived in New York by the North German Lloyd steamship Trave from Bremen. The party, who left October, went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel then to Washington for the summer. Mrs Logan met notable figures including Gladstone Victoria the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Shah of Persia.
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New York
John A. Logan
Gladstone
Victoria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Shah of Persia
Prince Bismarck
Id”Ng
Saddle and Harness Makers join AFL federation
The National Association of Saddle and Harness Makers voted to join the American Federation of Trades and Labor at its closing session. An educational program was adopted to prep local bodies for this change. The proposed officers include C Burgess as president J D Landry as vice president and Akia Goscellyn as secretary treasurer. The next convention is planned for Nash in July on the third Wednesday.
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CaicaGo
National Association of Saddle and Harness Makers
American Federation of Trades and Labor
Aeache ‘Ince el
C. Burgess
J. D. Landry
Akia
Goscellyn
Boston
Nash
Wheeling Natural Gas Company Leases 500 Acres in West Virginia
The Wheeling Natural Gas Company is leasing land along the county line with Pennsylvania, recording leases totaling about 500 acres. Leasing also progresses in the northwest Marchal county area, signaling broader activity ahead.
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Wheeling Company
Virginia
Wheeling Natural Gas Company
Pennsylvania Line
Marchal
Election to fill Beresford vacancy in Marylebone
An election was held in the east division of Marylebone to fill the parliamentary seat vacated by Lord Charles Beresford. Conservative candidate Mr Boulnois won with 2,579 votes while other figures were incomplete in the OCR text.
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Charles Beresford
Lowpox
Say
Marylebone
Boulnois
Sion
John L Sullivan Seeks Stakes After Trip to New York
John L Sullivan arrived sober in New York with his backers and said he is through with drinking and out for the story. He denied recent heavy drinking, stayed at the Vanderbilt Hotel, and planned to go to Boston the next day to see his family while awaiting stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Boston
New York
Sullivan
Chicago
Governor presses railroad push amid stiff opposition
The Governor remains steadfast in advancing the railroad project despite strong opposition from spectators and citizens. He views Sullivan and Kilrain as lesser threats compared with the defiant railroad corporation.
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Popety
Otekee
Sullivan
Kilrain
Defiant
Warner Sees Strong G A R Encampment Attendance
Commander in Chief Warner visits Minneapolis en route to Standing Rock Agency and predicts a large Milwaukee Encampment turnout. He endorses the dependent pension bill and favors service pensions for old soldiers while signaling possible recognition of the Sons of Veterans before the Grand Army ends.
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Minneapolis
Warner
Standing Rock Agency
G. A. BR
Milwaukee
Order
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
G.A.R
Grand Army of the Repane
No pardon for Harper described by district judges
Washington report on E L Harper of the Fidel ity Bank of Cincinnati shows pardon petitions sent by his wife and friends were reviewed by US officials. Judge Jackson in Tennessee and Judge Sage in Ohio both recommended against clemency. Jessie Holmes and Mrs Harper were mentioned in connection with government securities inquiries.
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Washington
E. L. Harper
Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati
Department of Justice
United States
John W. Herron
Harper
Judicial District
Ohio
Sage
Cincinnati
Jackson
Tennessee
Udge Sage
Dust Causes Disaster at Eagle Valley Bark Mill
An explosion at 7 oclock in the Eagle Valley Tannery bark mill in Espeeway Pa. started by dust ignition burned the bark mill engine room leach room cooler house and bark containing 500 cords of oak bark. One man John Striker 20 was burned to death and several others including Margesson Westerline and Frose Smith were seriously burned. Telegraph office of the P and E destroyed. Loss about 20000 fully insured.
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Tassery
Disratch
Espeeway
Eagle Valley Tannery
W. H. Oustenhout & Co
John Striker
Sirirley Margesson
John Westerline
John Frose Smith
Philadelphia and Erie
Government officials discuss cases in Mississippi capital
In Jackson on July 19 Governor Lowry presided as Attorney General J M Moller and District Attorney J N Neville reviewed the Sullivan Kilrain case and other legal matters. An assortment of law books crowded the governor’s table as amber reports and evidence on the tericas cars and related incidents were considered.
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Jackson
Miss
Vernor
J. M. Moller
J. N. Neville
Marion County
Sullivan-Kilrain
de Bet
Cone San
Charley Mitchell
Runaway train causes grim collision near Greensburg
A freight train split on a grade near Greensburg sending wild cars toward Batesville. A westbound express struck the derailed cars, injuring several including a tramp and F G Ketcham. The crash blocked the line until late afternoon.
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SupraxaPolis
New Point
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Greensburg
Batesville
MacDonald
F. G. Ketcham
Man Arrested in Omaha for Draft Tampering
Special telegram from Omaha reports George Hagan of New Caustic and Chicago was arrested after attempting to cash a $1,200 draft. He fled from his wife, pursued in Chicago, and was surprised by the turn of events as officers took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
George Hagan
New Caustic
Chicago
Hagan
Prizes Awarded at National Tailors Conven tion
At the National Tailors Convention James Veala of Decatur Illinois won first prize in the coat cutting contest Edward Quiver of Chicago took second prize The convention adjourned to meet here in January next.
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Curcaco
National Tailors’ Convention
James Veala
Decatur
Ill
Edward Quiver
Chicago
Ex-Minister Honored at Solan Event
July 19 reports M. Spuller, Minister of Atal, received an esteem mark in Solan. The ex-United States envoy awaited Chewapnea houra for a formal reception, with local officials acknowledging the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solan
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New York and Chicago Limited
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Johnston
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