Treacherous Hump Stirs Sioux at Cheyenne Agency
Report from Cheyenne Agency July 26 describes a tense scene as Chief Hump and his painted hostiles threaten violence during treaty signatures. General Crook, Douglas Carlin, and Bill Fielden intervene with revolvers. Bishop Whipple and others narrowly escape massacre amid the third day of Sioux negotiations and a remarkable wedding tale of Carlin.
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Hump
General Creek
Bishop Whipple
Indian Commission
Crook
Redskin
Cheyenne Ageency
Wio. T
Sitting Bull
Douglas Carlin
Bill Fielden
Minnesota
Commission
McChesney
General Crook
Carlin
Fielden
Douglas F. Carlin
Ilinois
Quartermaster
Cheyenne
Indians Oppose Government Bill in Council Session
A council with Major Warner and others ends with 15 beeves issued. chiefs show goodwill but many Indians reportedly pledge not to accept the government proposal. Police oppose the bill and mixed-blood officials influence the outcome. Commissioners prepare for a tough fight amid strong chief leadership and practical farming experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Warner
Cheyenne
Elopement Ends in Tragic Shootout in Chico
In Chico California during a planned wedding between Raymond Bierce and Eva Adkins a dispute at Mrs. Barney’s home led to a pistol duel. Bierce and Hubbs exchanged shots before Bierce killed himself and Hubbs was wounded with uncertain prognosis.
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CxHico
Cal
Raymond Bierce
San Francisco
Eva Adkins
Bierce
Neil Hubbs
Miss Adkins
Hubbs
Barney
Hubbe
Mary Ann Dougherty and the Seed Department Fallout
Waskinecroy July 26 Jerry Busk laments betrayal as Mary Ann Dougherty, once named to a Department of Agriculture post at 150 dollars a day, faces drunken and disorderly charges. Judge Miller offers another chance, warns of the workhouse if intoxication continues, and she returns to the Seed Department duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waskinecroy
Jerry Busk
Mary Ann Dougherty
Cleveland
Department of Agriculture
Mary Ann
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Miller
Execution Of Charles Sellers At Richland Jail
A July 26 crowd gathered in Rayotte Louisiana to witness the execution of Charles Sellers for the murder of Bunyan Adams in Richland. The Richland Rifles stood by as the deputy sheriff prepared the gallows and asked for last words. Sellers declined, saying he had nothing to say, and the drop occurred at 3 30 with death pronounced 15 minutes later.
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Sellers
Brakemen Banqueted by Ottawa Brotherhood Delegates
The Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen, with 316 lodges and over 15 000 members, banqueted delegates in Ottawa during their convention. The organization traces its roots to brakemen and includes many conductors who joined while working as brakemen.
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Ottawa
Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen
Brotherhood of Non Finan Way
The
$1,000,000 Chicago and Calumet Rolling Mill Formed
The Chicago and Calumet Rolling Mill Company was incorporated in Curcaco with headquarters in Chicago and a capital stock of $1,000,000. Incorporators are Jean L. Pfan, J. Louis Pfau, and George Campbell. The firm plans a large rolling mill and steel rail production to compete with Joliet Steel and North Chicago Rolling Mill Company.
Murder Over a Land Dispute Near Marquesk
Eleven miles from Marquesk Texas James Rocker shot and killed Sam Davis with a double barrel shotgun Rocker fled the scene after the fatal dispute over a land settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquesk
Tex
Here
James Rocker
Sam Davis
Rocker
The Bles Joncot Conaneth in Morton’s Tomorrow’s Uasharoe
An article by Morton previews The Bles Joncot Conaneth and its incidents featured in tomorrow's Uasharoe.
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Joncot Conaneth
Morton
Johnstown Eyes National Aid for Dredging and Flood Control
Johnstown officials push a petition to Congress for funds to widen and dredge streams to halt annual floods. Citizens urge action after losses, with Finance Committee weighing how to present the case. A $1,160 cache found in flood carpet funds relief efforts and local stores ration supplies for relief roles.
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Distwatch
Finance Committee
Congress
Hamilton
Mises Bedson
Lowell
Mass
Day
Cresson
Canall
Washington County Wells drill report hints at oil flow prospects
Washington County wells update from July 26 notes Smith-McMillan passing Gantz sand with a dry horizon and drilling in the 0 foot. Clark well expected to yield about 25 barrels per day after moving through Gantz sand. Acheson Andrews waiting for new cable, Denchoo in sand with 400 feet oil, others in various stages and due to tap morrow.
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Washington County Wells
Disraton
Wasnixoton
Smith-McMillan
Gantz
Clark
Acheson-Andrews
Denchoo
Swart No
Baldwin
Kerr-McConaughy
Judge McKennan Wells
Echoes of the Flood Victim Found Near Wells' Lock
The body of Tobe Bailer, a Tucker Creek victim, was found today above Wells' lock. Appeals for flood relief are being made across the county with contributions toward aid for sufferers.
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Parkeespureg
Tobe Bailer
Tucker Creek
Wells’ Lock
Parade Through Grove City Heads The Regiment Band
Grove Corry reports July 26 the regular camp duty was observed with a battalion parade on the streets of Grove City led by the regiment band. The breaks tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Grove Corry
Farmers' Company Well Near Lucinda Reaches 600 Feet
In I Dragon July 26, the Farmers' Company well at Lucinda in the district has drilled down six hundred feet and shows signs of oil as the crew reports progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distatow
I Dragon
Farmers’ Company
Lucinda
Water Works Firm Buys Little Rock Plant For $500000
The American Water Works and Guarantee Company of McKeesport and Pittsburg has purchased the Little Rock water works for $500,000 and the Jamestown plant for $400,000. The group, with $12,000,000 in owned works, plans upgrades including a filtration system in Little Rock. General Manager Kuhn and officials highlight strong finances and future U.S. investments.
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America
Dispatch
McKeesport
American Water Works and Guarantee Company
Pittsburg
Little Rock
Ark
Will 8
Kuhn
Jamestown
N. Y
United States
Wow
Tock
Ching
Meewan Ke
Chattanooga Works
American Water Works and Guarantees Company
Kubo
Butt
J. Snyder & Wilson
Water Company
Frank Lynch
Elizabeth
Fourth Avenue
Din Risher’s
Lysle’ Stone's
Aliquippa Coal Pita
Secon Pool
Fire From Mouldy Hay Threatens Farms
Special telegram reports a new danger as damp mouldy hay stored in barns after heavy rains now emits heat and may ignite spontaneously. In Pleasant area Simon Fisher’s large barn burned last night, destroying crops and fueling fear of more fires. Farmers rush to remove damp hay to prevent further losses.
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Greensburg
Simon Fisher
Strike at Valley Works Near End As Reinstatement Fades
PEW operators near end of dispute at Valley Works H C Frick Coke Company. Discharged coke drawers not reinstated. Company reports full run at works. Men plan no action until tomorrow's meeting, with few operators expected at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BcorrpaLe
Valley Works
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Train Fall Kills Man in Charleston
James Reil fell from a Chesapeake and Ohio train in Charleston this evening and was instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
James Reil
Chesapeake and Ohio
English Firm Wins Landings Battle Over Alien Contract Law
The Treasury Secretary ruled on Irvin and Sellers of England sending Edward F. Hennessey to their New York branch to replace James T. Watson. Although a bond allowed Hennessey to land temporarily, Treasury Solicitor's opinion and officials concluded his entry violated the alien contract labor law, and he was ordered returned to England.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Irvin
Sellers
England
New York City
New York
James T. Watson
Edward F. Hennessey
Watson
Hennessey
Cotor
Solicitor of the Treasury
Navy Paymaster Henry R. Smith Court Martial Report
The court martial found P Assistant Paymaster Henry R Smith of the navy guilty of absence without leave and misappropriation while on board the Essex in New York harbor. He drew funds on April 25 and was missing until May 3. secretary Tracy acted on the case with a six month sentence and a recommendation for remission based on belief in the extenuating circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry R. Smith
Navy
Tracy
Smith
Essex
New York Harbor
Hina de
Demon of Fires 2 Percent Story With Writ
Eynest A and Hein et al pursue a writ against a fire case. The document outlines a legal challenge tied to a 2 percent dispute and details the parties and filing in a municipal court. The text remains incomplete but indicates a formal legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynest
Royal Grants Debate Highlights Crown Secrecy Claims
In a heated House of Commons session at Loxpon on July 26, Mr Bradlaugh pressed the Royal Grants issue, challenging the Crown’s alleged savings and government secrecy. Lord Randolph Churchill defended the grants as proper and precedent driven, while Hartington and others urged caution and noted possible breaches of the Civil List Act. The motion to adopt Labouchere’s substitute failed 299 to 116, with Morley plan to seek further assurances on future grants.
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George I
Bradlaugh
Committee of
W.h.smith
Labouchere Sid
Neers
Lord Randolph Churchill
Henry F. Ponsonby
Pis
Lord Randolph
Stepam
Medthoas
Hartington
Wilfred Lawson
Prince Consort
Aoe
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Goschen
Exchequer
Messrs. Labouchere
Gladstone
Morley
William Vernon Harcourt
Parnell
O'Brien
Parnellites
G. O. Trevylan
Richard Chamberlain
T. P. O'Connor
Labouchere
Royal Grants Commission
Gladstone Golden Wedding celebrated by Liberal Club crowd
In Loxpon on July 25 the National Liberal Club honored Mr and Mrs Gladstone on their golden wedding anniversary with over 1 000 attendees including peers and MPs. Viscount Oxenbridge presented a commemorative album as Mrs Gladstone received a moving, non political tribute before the couple departed to enthusiastic cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
National Liberal Club
Gladstone
House of Commons
Viscount Oxenbridge
Mrs. Gladstone
Princess Sane Receives Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
The Earl of Fife's bride received wedding gifts displayed at Marlboro. Mrs Mackay sent turquoise and diamond earrings as part of the royal presents. The event highlighted the total value of gifts received by Princess Sane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Fife
Mackay
London
Sane
Marlbo
Men
Suspect William Dwyer Located in Toronto Bartender Post
Telegram notes William Dwyer the Chicago street car driver tied to the Dr Cronin removal case has been found at Kelly's Hotel West Toronto Junction serving as bartender since leaving Chicago. He reportedly left to avoid libel suits while Kelly vows legal action and refuses further comment.
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Dr. Crown
Tonoxto
Ont
William Dwyer
Chicago
Dr. Cronin
Kelly's Hotel
West Toronto Junction
Kelly
Billy
Dwyer
Chicoerene
Arter
Mr. Dwyer
News
Telegram
the Mail
Toronto
Walking Upon Water Starring Professor Oldrieve in Boston
A wager in Boston at Young's Hotel pits John Donnelly against a leading politician over Professor C W Oldrieve the water walker. Donnelly backs Oldrieve who must walk from a starting point 20 miles from Boston across Massachusetts Bay with a 250 dollar stake at risk if he fails.
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Oldrieve
S Pond
Donnelly
Prof
Massachusetts Bay
Olrieve
Boston
Yorktown Starts Four Day Trial Cruise In July
Secretary Tracey learned Commodore Ramsay at the Brooklyn Navy Yard says the Yorktown is ready for a four day trial cruise within four months of provisional acceptance. Afterward the ship will head to Newport for turning trial by Commodore Walker. About 27000 dollars remains due to contractors. The War Department authorizes 17000 dollars to complete Fort D. A. Russes water supply. Windom declines Collector post. Norton named Special Inspector of Customs for Cleveland.
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Fort D. A. Russemary Windom
C. W. Arnold
Internal Revenue
District of Georgia
Solon L. Norton
Buffalo
Cleveland
Editor John J West Leaves Chicago Times Amid Sale of Property
John J West former editor of the Chicago Times departed the city. His Kenwood residence goods are held by an officer to satisfy a Commercial National Bank execution. Report says he did not surrender ownership of the paper until after a struggle and a payment of 23000 dollars.
Morton Will Allocates $5 Million to Family in Louisville
The will of George W. Morton, the Louisville banker, admitted to probate, leaves about $5,000,000 in real estate across Kentucky Texas and Minnesota to seven heirs including his wife and six children. His wife receives the residence and home property.
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George W. Morton
Louisville
Kentucky
Texas
Minnesota
Two Pennsylvania Girls Camp Alone in Maine Wilderness
Misses Laura Smith and Gertrude Hutchins of Pennsylvania rent a cabin by a Raney shore and live independently for two months. They fish and enjoy a glorious time in isolation away from others as reported from Putnirrs Missouri. Dr Comb of Brownsville Texas, sent by the Marine Hospital bureau, reports from the northeast coast of Mexico.
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Pennsylvania
Maine
Wasninsoror
Dr. Comb
Brownsville
Tex
Marine Hospital Bureau
Mexico
Settee Eee
Million Quarts of Blackberries to Rot in Laurel area
Storms and low prices force nearly 1,000,000 quarts of cultivated blackberries to rot on vines in Laurel Maryland and nearby Delaware border counties. Grower losses mount as harvests fail to fetch profitable prices.
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Laurel
Delaware
Maryland
Indian Lace Makers Strive Amid Industrial Pressure
Lingering craft faces modern competition as Indian lace workers push to preserve traditional patterns. The small industry seeks new markets and fair prices while balancing cost pressures and global demand.
Richmond Paper Company Fails in Providence Mills
The Richmond Paper Company of Providence closes its East Providence mill after failing to meet liabilities near 900000 to 800000. Once tied to Senator Anthony and Colonel Gardner, investors lost fortunes as floods and finance troubles crippled the business. Creditors anticipate an assignment amid high lumber fuel and pulp-wood debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Paper Company
Providence
Lewis Bros. & Co
East Providence
United States
Anthony
Richmond
W. Gardner
Gah Ae
Gardner
Seekonk
Aged Pilgrims Seek Society Almenfinger in Philadelphia
Herman and Christine Peterson aged 68 and 67 arrived at police headquarters seeking the Society Almenfinger. They claimed to have walked from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia two days ago after traveling two and a half years with scant funds and no steady food. They said their goal was Hamburg Germany and were aided by Detective Almendinger who heard their tale.
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Philadelphia
Police
Almenfinger
Wayfarers
Almendinger
Herman
Christine Peterson
Bag Pee
Pitts
Pittsburg
Mies
Nebraska
Hamburg
Germany
The
Society For Organising
Companies Formed to Reclaim River Land Opposite Kansas City
Two firms organized in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas plan to reclaim 600 acres of Missouri River land opposite the cities. All land title holders join, government consent secured, valued reclamation at about $23 million.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
Kan
Missouri River
Big Storm Hits Indians with Rain and Hail
A severe storm swept Lenanon on Ixv July with heavy rain and hail. Trees and crops suffered damage but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenanon
Ixv
Agers
Liberal MP Schwann donates £500 for Irish eviction relief
Mr Charles Ernest Schwann Liberal member for the North division of Manchester contributed five hundred pounds to a relief fund for evicted Irish tenants, amid a gathering led by Mr William O Brien.
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Loxpox
Charles Ernest Schwann
Manchester
William O’brien
Ireland
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