Death Ride Along in Middletown Train Wreck Tragedy
A Sunday excursion train collided with a fast freight at Woodsdale Island Park near Middletown. About 150 people were thrown from cars, four died at the scene and twenty three were injured, with rescuers rushing to aid victims as officials investigated the cause.
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DSP
ATOM
Minobrews
Woodsdele Island Park
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Derton
W. ©. McCormick
Dayton
Walnut Hill
Middletown
McCormick
Woodsdale Island
Lagman
Sokal Uy Tscess Seee
Gould and Grasshoppers Halt Gould Train at Sterling
Jay Gould and four children were visiting Sterling Colorado when grasshoppers blocked the line forcing the train to be side tracked. Locals feared movement west of Sterling as a six mile grasshopper infested belt required two engines for safety. Farmers mused on land prices while officials managed the unusual delay.
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Littles
SPRL
Cor
Jay Gould
Colorado
Sterling
Col
Denver
Stirling
Mr. Gould
Eere
Clark
Unionific
Sterlin
Union
Boy 11 Survives daring neck dislocation realignment
Four weeks of wagon play ended with Charles Fursman, 11, suffering a neck dislocation after a headfirst fall. At French Hospital doctors Dr. James E. Kelly Dr. Henna Dr. Scudder performed a high risk realignment to set the fracture and restore movement.
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New Yoas
Charles Fursman
James E. Kelly
Charlie
Henna
Scudder
Boyd’s Story Of The Tragedy In Monongahela City Fight
Special telegraph report from Washington Pa. July 5 describes Boyd’s account after he killed John Myford in a fight near Monongahela City. Boyd says Myford attacked friend Andy Long and he intervened causing Myford’s death. he expresses sorrow and notes prior friendship with Myford. He was brought to Washington jail for trial.
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Dispatch
Washington
Ha Boyd
John Myford
Monongahela City
Myford
Andy Long
Arrest and Firing of Quaker City Man at Ocean Grove
Special Telegram reports C. C. Gernard of Philadelphia was arrested in Ocean Grove on the charge of walking in a bathing suit. The incident led to his firing from a local post or position and drew local attention in Asbury Park.
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Chamberlain
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
C. C. Gernard
Philadelphia
Fate of Elliott sparks tension in Columbus jury verdict
In Columbus the Elliott murder case stirs intense public feeling as corruption rumors swirl around the jury. The foreman asked the judge to summarize testimony about who fired the first shot while the jury awaits a verdict on a high-stakes murder charge costing the community over 20,000 pounds and raising fears of trouble.
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Columbus
Columeaus
Elliott
Slong
Pugh
Body of Union League Club member found off Gravesend
Two fishermen towed a body identified as Levi L. Brigham of the Union League Club New York from Gravesend after spotting it floating about 100 yards offshore. Papers and a receipt for 30 dues suggest ties to friends seeking reappointment. A cabinet photo of a young woman in evening dress was also found with the notes.
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New York
Gravesend Beach
Levi L. Brigham
Union League Club
Navy
Naval Service
Brigham
James H
A. L. Brigham
Boston
Canada Unhurt by Our Tariff
Ottawa reports for the year ending June 30 show a decrease in customs revenue while exports from Canada remain strong despite the absence of new American tariffs. In June, exports rise over the same month in 1890, underscoring resilience in Canadian trade.
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Ottawa
Customs Department
Canada
Quay Denies Resignation Rumor From Philadelphia
The Dispatch reports Senator Quay denies a Philadelphia rumor that he will resign as U S Senator in December and quit as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Close friends, including Magistrate South and Congressman-elect Robinson, are cited by sources, but Quay calls the tale a fake and says no decision has been made.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Senator M. & Quay
Republican National Committee
United States Senate
Congress
Quay
Senate
Florida
Magistrate South
Pennsylvania
South
Robinson
Hamilton Disston
Collector Cooper
Dispatch
Ma Blaine
Pennee
Harrison
Cooper
Hamiiton Disston
Evegy
Ted
McKinley Campaign Predicted Big State Victory
The Secretary projects McKinley would win by about 75,000 in the state if he runs again, roughly 50,000 above the usual majority.
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McKinley
Proctor Successor Cheney Seen as War Secretary Pick
Washington dispatch says ex Governor Cheney is likely to be named Secretary of War when Proctor resigns to join the Senate, with Harrison favoring Cheney and Gallinger seeking to control New Hampshire’s delegation for Alger amid Democratic opposition and Chandler attacks.
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Harrison
New England
Dr. Gallinger
Alger
Chandler
Wasa Hinoton
New Hampshire
Proctor
Edmunds
United States Senate
Cheney
Proster
Mr. Harrison
Vermont
Gallinger
Senate
Ison
Boston
Maine
War Department
Frank Jones
Woman Master and Referee Appointed in Hati Case
For the first time in the Superior Court history a woman, Mrs Lida Bacon, was named master and referee in the case of George J. King and others against the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cincinnati. The referee is to hear testimony from all interested parties and require them to show cause why the company should not be dissolved.
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Crscks Hati
Superior Court
Lida Bacon
George J. King
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Murder In Wanamie Stuns Wilkes Barre Community
A Polander miner, John Rice, was stabbed to death in his Wanamie home after a quarrel with a fellow Pole believed to have shown interest in Rice's wife. The suspect arrived recently, and the victim died within minutes.
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Wilkesbarre
Wanamie
John Rice
Waguami
Rice
Over the Continent on Wheels Bicyclist Averages 44.5 Miles Daily
Allen W. Swan, who left New Bedford for San Francisco on a safety bicycle eight weeks ago, passed through Manitou and Colorado Springs and then went via Ute Pass toward the setting sun. His average, including stops, is 44.5 miles per day.
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Manitou
Con
Allen W. Swan
New Bedford
Mass
San Francisco
Colorado Springs
Ute Pass
Huis Brows
Attempted assassination of Mme Constans in Paris
July reports reveal a hollowed missal sent to Mme Constans contained fulminate powder. The package aimed to harm the minister through a wife, with Toulon and Paris police on the trail. Analysts confirm the powder as fulminate of mercury, while motives remain unclear and theories abound.
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Mme. Constans
Toulon
Mme
Constans
M. Constans
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Mime
Scoring Chairman Andrews Re-Election Dominates Allentown Convention
At the Allentown Republican County Convention July 25 five candidates vied for three state convention delegates. A proposed resolution to instruct delegates to oppose state Chairman Andrews failed by a rising vote. Delegates later voted down instructions to back Samuel A. Butz for state treasurer, sparking considerable discussion.
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Court House
Fred C
Jeremiah Snyder
Samuel J
Saucon
Andrews
Lewis
Catasanqua
Aathor
Feustermacher
Delamater
Hastings
Resu Bes
Samuel A. Butz
Hyatt resigns from State Board of Equalization over election error
Hon. Benjamin F. Hyatt resigns after learning a Lucas county miscount caused his election to the State Board of Equalization. He asks Governor Camp to appoint Foster R. Warren to the unfinished term, apologizes for the error, and ends the ongoing political controversy.
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Ben F. Hyatt
Benjamin F. Hyatt
State Board of Equalization
Lucas County
Camp
Foster R. Warren
Anid Board
Henry M. Stanley Hurt in Mountain Climb Accident
Geneva reports explorer Henry M. Stanley suffered a fracture of his left lower thigh while mountain climbing near Muerron. He slipped on rocky ground and fell, two English doctors treated him and he was taken to Muerron. Doctors believe the fracture will heal easily with no complications feared.
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Geneva
Henry M. Stanley
Muerron
Stanley
Steamship firms face immigration probe resistance
United States Immigration Commission members return from Liverpool to London. Commissioner Weber says work has just begun but shows the scope of the inquiry into pauper immigration and any possible role of steamship lines and railways. The Liverpool conference includes almost all lines except Anchor of Glasgow.
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Loxpox
United States Immigration Commission
Liverpool
London
Weber
Liverpoat
England
Anchor
Glasgow
America
Czar Hosts Luncheon Aboard Yacht Deriaj to Honor French Officers
The Czar praised sailors with medals of honor as a luncheon followed at sea aboard the yacht Deriaj. Admiral Gervais and other French officers were honored by the Czar and Czarina. Carnot and the French navy were toasted while the Marseillaise played. M Laboulaye toasted the Czar and Russian navy as beer echoed the Russian national anthem.
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Czar
Czarina
Gervais
Carnot
M. Laboulaye
St. Petersburg
Unfortunate Wife of Henry Lee Alleges Theft and Cruelty
London actress and manager Henry Lee, linked to failed productions at the Avenue Theatre, is accused by his wife of stealing about £1,100 from jewelry and cash. She filed criminal proceedings after fleeing their short marriage amid alleged cruelty and deceit. She previously received £25,000 from a former husband’s business, now settled in a Paris-residing Leathers. The wife, about 25, popular at the Hotel Victoria, seeks legal redress as Lee departs for America or the Continent.
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Henry Lee
Dispatch
Avenue Theater
London
America
Continent
Lee
Charles C
Gambler
New York
Regy
Leathers
Ge Botech Pis
Paris
Hotel Victoria
Nelson
Ikmon
Eugene Weiss
Otterson
England
Campbell
Albany
Two Women to the Rescue Save Doctor From Burglary
Mrs. Dr. James E. Silliman and maid Nora Mahoney thwart a midnight burglary at Ezre. The doctor surprised one burglar. the domestic seized the intruder by the hair and a lamp threat forced the assailant to flee. Police took the man, who named a companion and a Philadelphia link.
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Ezre
James E. Silliman
Silliman
Philadelphia
Pete Skadden
Brothers of Friendship Elects Little Rock for 1894 Session
Chicago July 25 Deputy Grand Master John G. Jones resigned from the United Brothers of Friendship after a dispute over informal Illinois Grand Lodge credentials. The Doyleville Mobile and Little Rock factions contended for the next triennial session to be held in July 1694, with Little Rock declared successful.
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Cxaicaco
Priton
Illinois Grand Lodge
John G. Jones
United Brothers of Friends
Doyleville
Mobile
Little Rock
McKinley Seen Winning Ohio Governor Seat by 75,000
Secretary Foster, fresh from Cape May Point, predicts a sweeping McKinley victory for Ohio governor citing party strength and recent shifts. He notes Campbell’s decline in the Democratic ranks and a roughly 5,000 Republican margin in Hamilton and an overall state lead near 11,000. Major.
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McKinley
Washington
Harrison
Cape May Point
Foster
Ohio
Campbell
Hamilton
Board of Public Works
Major
Clarkson in Good Spirits and Political Preparations
Hon. J. B. Clarkson rests in Washington before a Fortress Monroe trip and a Republican National Executive Committee meeting. He is viewed as the likely successor to Senator Quay as Chairman and handles matters for the League of Republican Clubs with a New York HQ. He also campaigns actively in Ohio.
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Clarkson
Fortress Monroe
Republican National Executive Committee
Senator Quay
League of Republican Clubs
Beermanently
New York
Ohio
The Distance Directory Highlights Varied Page Topics
The issue is 30 pages in two parts with sections on society news The Indian Bureau immigration law matrimonial woes Lincoln at Gettysburg and theater topics The listing includes working women cooking porcelain home heating and a late electric news and market brief section featuring a big fire and other brief items
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The
Indian Bureau
Immigration Law Trenbis
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Johs Russell
Peter
Music World
Society World
Grand Army
Militia Goasip
Figa Asa
Ellice
Shoals
Edna Dean
Procron
Shirley Dare
L. E. Storre
G. Canpenter
Edson Brace
Pfotuiana
ACLES
Bessie Alamble
William Whigiam
Sergey Caarles F. Sows
Paysie
Edgar S. Wakeman
Cardinal Grosbeak
Aunt Clara
New York
Cuamuzs T. Morrat
Pringle
Farmers Alliance Rejects Political Organizing Plan
A Union Meeting of all the Farmers' Alliances in this county held July 25 in Cramerrisors gathered 75 delegates representing 416 members. After lengthy debate the group voted down the proposal to enter politics and form a third party in the county.
Coming Catholic Congress Focus on Pontifical Sovereignty
Roux July 25 Cardinal Rampolla Papal Secretary of State issues indicate at the coming Catholic Congress committees should attend to pontifical sovereignty and the practical applications of the papal encyclical on social conditions.
Czar and Czarina Visit French Squadron in St Petersburg
The Czar and Czarina along with the Queen of Greece visited the French squadron in St Peterssere aboard the Marengo. Admiral Gervais received them as Cronstadt guns fired a royal salute. The procession continued with inspections aboard the ships and cruisers in the fleet.
Deadly quarrel ends in murder and suicide in Corona
Henry Nelson, age about 52, and his wife were found dead after a brutal attack with a mallet. Neighbors described a long troubled marriage and Nelson left a suicide note after ingesting Paris green, then shot himself. police recovered a pistol and a partial confession. Coroner reported Paris green in his stomach. motive tied to intensified domestic strife.
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Nelson
Corona
Benjamin Carpenter
Carpenter
Curnter
Mr. Callaghan
Callaghan
Paris Green
Italian labor scheme leader jailed as padrone case expands
David Falone, an Italian labor broker, was arrested on charges of conspiring to violate alien contract labor laws. Three Italians, whose passage money he paid, are detained in New York. The letter from Antonio Tomagetti connected Falone to arranging work for them in Cherokee, Iowa. Detectives will probe connections to Cosimo and Tomagetti as the inquiry widens.
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Curiaco
David Falone
New York
Stitch
Chicago
Falone
Cherokee
Antonio Tomagetti
Coarnso
Ta Peenes
Cosimo
Cosime Aul Tomagetti
Chief Maid
Contrast Labor Bureau
Feliue
Anite
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