A Busy Patchwork of 1886 News Bites
The page compiles varied items from 1886 including imperial politics and reforms in Russia and Britain, town fires in Oregon, university hires in Munich, U S currency plans, royal pensions, measles deaths near Nashville, new transcontinental rail links, awards at an exposition, mass layoffs in Tombstone, Irish nationalist boycotts, spy rumors in London, a poet’s grave monument, cabinet officer bemusement, coin shipment policy, French foreign trade statistics, and a Huntington railroad stockholder encounter with a polite magnate sharing old time store wisdom.
Senate and House tally in political and naval bills
The week’s Congress reports a flurry of activity with executive sessions in the Senate, amendments to the Naval Establishment bill, and adjournments amid debates on pension bills, river and harbor measures, and Sundry Civil funding. Personal and political items include senator elections, resignations, and nominations, plus society notices and overseas dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Baker
New York
Mary J. Not
Committee On
Education and Labor
Vanderbilt
Grant
Duttlow
Fort Scott
Laman
W. P. Johnson
Chicago
Board of Indian Commissioners
Daisy Mennock
Congress
North Caroolina
Tne
Tennessee
Lees Faincorp
Wisconsin
Grand Army
San Francisco
W. Backus
St. Louis
Tur
Thomas Cooyer
Illinois
N. F. Acers
Kansas
Amsterdam
Howgate
Adelard Guernon
Minnesota
G. P. Lanford
Lansing
Mich
H. H. Porter
Dowagiac
Fowler
Forest City
Oak
Missouri River
Mount Zion
Iowa
Des Moines
Childres
Kansan State News and Incidents in Eldorado
The evening report notes Deputy Marshal Skeeles attacked by Joe McAnally who struck him with a revolver and rendered him senseless. McClintock, a blacksmith, was stabbed after quarreling with McAnally, with a fatal wound near the heart. The Republican State Central Committee met at Topeka, electing P. J. Bonebrake as chairman and y Brandley as secretary, with Walton resigning and Boulam named to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McAnally
Marshal Skeeles
Eldorado
McClintock
McAlly
New Republican State Central Committee
Topeka
P. J. Bonebrake
Shawnee County
Andy Brandley
Chase County
Wirt W. Walton
E. E. Boulam
State Board of Agriculture
ISS
Parnell
Gladstone
Ireland
Kansas
Missouri
Nova Scotia
Munich
Bavaria
Egbert J. Olds
Jackson County
Henry 8. Dotz
G . David Wren
Cawker City
Jacob Binkey
Winfield
M. C. Keith
Iola
William R. Windell
Arkansas City
Embry
Harper County
Winfield, Geuda Springs & Southern Railroad
Cowley County
Sumner County
Geuda Springs
Sweetwater
Texas
Juyee L. D. Barry
Garden City
Forestry Congress
Denver
First National Bank of
Junction City
Oberlin
Kansas State Fair Association
Union Pacific
Buffalo Park
Death of Samuel J. Tilden at Greystone New York
News from New York reports the death of Samuel J. Tilden at his Greystone home at 8:45 p.m. He died of heart failure after a brief illness, surrounded by his nephew and doctors. Despite physical frailty his mind remained keen, and daily he managed his affairs with precise care. Governor Hill issued a proclamation calling for public mourning and half mast on state buildings. Congress adopted resolutions expressing sorrow, while President Cleveland sent condolences to Tilden’s nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States Mint
Philadelphia
New York
Hensent Srexere
Gesenat Gantan
Arkansas
Saswead
Tipes
Greystone
N.Y
New Lebanon
Columbia Country
Jenor Horrsterten
Rasares
Oglesby
Gronor
William Corrs
National Civil Service Reform League
Wintias M. Bartly
Congress
Vermont
Democrats
W. W. Grout
Harrison Denker
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tos
Leavenworth
Thomas Moonlight
Kansas
William Whitelaw
Kingman
Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
N. Y
Mr. Tilden
Neice
Miss Gould
Charles E. Simonds
Lemuel Swift
Alderneys
Guernseys
Rin
York
Tillen
Governor Mill
Amaxy
Executive Chamber
Albany
CoLoner
Samuel J. Tiepky
Ystone
X.Y
Davin B. Wren
Hill
Atpasy
Governor Hill
Chamarr
Samuel J. Tien
Hudson
Bor
National Guard
Albary
Divip B. Hellevise F. Crauts
Sim. Tilden
Washington
Wasmgerox
Moss
Grover Cleveland
Executive
Tileden
Capitol
Manderson
Democratic Party
Kean
Senator Berk
Senator Butler
Randall
Isi
Isvy
Couny
Columbia
Nathaniel Tien
Tenterden
County Kent
England
Meesarleates Bie
University of New York
Theoba W
van Buren
Pine Street
Itt
The
Daily News
Janes K. Polk
Metropolis
Titen
Polk
New York City
Bordell
Merc Cunnigham
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Delaware & Liadson Coal Company
Fennel Nap Botie Andr Wien
Sa E Demnatatie Conven Covvennen
Allen
Se Hendricks
Cocmie
Cal
Gremercy
Ife
Ace
Jeet
Phy
Democras
Governor Ireland Faces Possible Warlike Action Over Bayard Reply
In Dallas on August 4 Governor Ireland hinted he would give Secretary Bayard a reasonable time to reply to a communication about Rasures. If Bayard’s answer is unsatisfactory, Ireland may summon militia forces to assert Texas demands. The Texas Home Guard and related units have offered readiness as authorities consider swift action. Further, extradition details about Hoffstetter and Rasares were discussed amid tensions. General Sherman praised California hospitality at a G A R reception in San Francisco, urging unity and fraternity among veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dallas
Tex
Bayard
Texas
TNE
Brian Rifles
Texas Home Guard
Gravite Rifles
Josh Hofstetter
Rasares
Oglesty
Sherman
San Francisco
California
W. T. Shennan
Grand Army
United States
Grant
Sheridan
Billy
Hospitalita
Labor groups plan political ticket in Chicago
The Trades Unions, Knights of Labor, Central Labor Union and German and Bohemian labor owners in Chicago announce plans to enter politics. A legislative ticket will be listed in every district with candidates identified as friends of workers from both parties. Delegates are called to meet August 21 to consider a labor ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Trades Colons
Chicago
Cuicano
Central Labor Union
Sons of
Tor
A Chicago Tragedy: Abused Wife Fatally Stabs Husband
J G Fletcher actor, 32, wounded with knife in Chicago near State and Harrison. He claimed his wife stabbed him after stepping outside the door. His wife was arrested and detained. she denies the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmiaco
J. G. Fletcher
Fletcher Tottere
State
Harrison Streets
Fletcher
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Strother & Litts
Russian Empire
Enidt
Fie
la Grande
Ore
du. Putxesnesm
University of Munich
Mauris Washington
General Hancock
Tre Czar
Ostrovsk
Tedgin
Nashville, Tenn
Nolensville
Manitoba
Canadian Pacifics
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Vancouver
B. C
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
New Orleans Exposition
S. M. Burnham
East Cambridge
Mass
Tombstone
Ani
Tombstone Company
Castle Blarney
Monaghan
Great Northern Ireland Railway
League
London
Russia
Great Britain
Grerce Lirrarp
Edgar Allan Poe
Seckeraxy Exmoort
Mr. Randall
Journal
Oficial
France
Mr. Huntington
News OF the
A. P. Williams
Miller
Williams
Hearst
Tar House Committee On Foreign Affairs
A. K. Cutting
Mexicco
Aitken Picker
Colorado
Ester
Manalangh
Jons W. Niet
Shamokin
Mexico
Tur Oswego
Grummond
Detroit
B. F. Smallwood
Thompson McKinney
J. P. Fulson
Edward Simms
McKinney
Grand Jury of
Squire
Maurice B. Flynn
Grace
Sreaxise
Pennernor
Wee
Timberline
Mont
Gueencastle
Ind
John T. Winchester
Pittsburgh
Cutting
Paso del Norte
Mex
Bison
Chippewa Falls
Miladore
Wis
M. Pe Lessips
Vanama Canal
Joux F. Ssarn
Jump
William C. Gladson
Gallatin
Smith
Freer
Phenix
Ariz
Ilinois Bes
Rogers
Storey
Alexander McKenzie
Sarnia
Ont
Cincinnati
General Land Office
Atlantic & Pacific Railway Company
New Mexico
Belfast
Cartain Hatl
United States Secret Service
Wabash Avenue
Captain Hall
Tan Commercial Vaile
Salvador
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Mmore Coopers
Niagara
Eighth United States Cavalry
Ringgold
Spencer
Colby
Venezuela
Curacoa
Trinidad
Turke
Glick
Black
Austria
Chantye House
Hoffman
Cumberland
Michael Davitt
Arts
Liverpool
Curtixe
Rio Grande
Posen
Lissa
Rogasen
Joux Ricuanos
Griffith R. Thomas
Boston
Plymouth
Paris
Hubert C. Thompson
Kansas State News
Taxabie Fe
State Board of Equalization
Auditor of State
State Board of Lization
USSG
Atchison
la Comanche
el Cowley
Craxford
Davia
Decatur
Dickinson
Art Phar
Sala
Douglas
Elk
Atl Ellis
Elleworth
Jewell Johnson A
Kiowa
Labetn
Lincoln
Sei
Sure
Lyon
Brim Bon Ss
McPherson
Seet Meade
Geno Nemith
Neosho
Ness Bes
Fai
AEA Norton
Ketaneae
la Osborn OO Urtache
Pawnee
Phillips
Ati
Keno ‘Boulant Republic
Agbt Fee
NES
Riley
Lea Nore
Union
Pearce
Chlewzro
Ist
McClellan
Manton Marble
Mr. Marble
New York Democracy
Christian Fellowship
Mare
Democratic State Committee
City of
Art
Dar Association of
Camuel A. Tilden
Labor and Politics
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