War clouds loom Brazil and Argentina clash anticipated
War anticipated between Brazil and the Argentine Republic with telegram reports of rising tension. The Duke of Saxe to arrive Tuesday as the terminus of the Union Pacific railroad plans unfold. A frightful death from hydrophobia is reported. Impeachment proceedings against Judge Barnard are discussed amid Wall Street excitement.
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Skaway Bay
Rockaway
Duke of Saxe
Tateres
Thomas
Saratoga
Jad Barnard
Barnard
Mace
O’baldwin
O'Baldwin
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Missouri
International Association of Journeymen Tailors
Norfolk
Virginia
John D. Townsend
Stokes
Commissioners of Charities and Corrections
Stanley recounts African experiences and Nile theories at Brighton
Mr. Stanley, New York commissioner, spoke at Brighton's British Association meeting, detailing African exploration, Livingstone's Nile theories, Lake Tanganyika, and the Nile question. Royal guests included ex-Emperor Napoleon and Empress Eugenie. Queen Victoria knighted Sir John Rose for Alabama claims and fisheries service. UK election returns show Liberal gains. Brazil-Argentina tensions threaten war with military mobilization underway.
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London
Assoration For the Advancement of Sciences
Brighton
Starley
New York
Livingstone
Central Africa
Nile
Lake Tanganyika
Stanley
Sir John Rose
Morton, Rose & Co
Great Britain
HM. C. E. Childers
Lord Peton
Rio Janeiro
Lisbon
Algeritine
Brazil
Mitre
Brightonjengland
British Association
Africa
James A. Grant
Speke
Staley
Henry Rawlinson
Napoleon
Eugenie
Imperial
Paris
Thiers
General Cissey
Minster
Honfleur
Berlin
Silesia
Geneva
Board of Arbitration
Jacob Staempfi
Ould
Disaster on the Seawanhaka steamer and harbor incidents
New York dispatch reports a Seawanhaka on its 4 trip from Brooklyn to New York suffered a severe boiler belting failure causing a crush and steam escape. Passengers numbered about 150 were frightened and some injured. the crew towed the vessel to port. Separately, the yacht Skaway Bay capsized and its crew of five survived after clinging to rocks and making shore.
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New York
Martin
Fire devastates Main Street buildings in Blurrs
A large blaze struck Main Street in Blurrs around 1 am burning Bryant and Enos furniture store among others. Loss estimated at $20,000 with origin undetermined. Also reports Sioux City raid casualties, Boonesboro prairie chicken hunt accident, and Eugene Soule gun accident casting gloom on the town.
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Bryant & Eno
Sioux City
AL Nakth
Kurt Sully
Dakota
Yellowstone
Boonesboro
Eugene Soule
Dog
Carver
Presidential brief from Washington and operations update
The President sent a letter to the King of France and the King of Denmark praising diplomacy and noting a death in France. The Treasury decides the Union Pacific terminus is Council Bluffs, withholding half tolls on the bridge. A heavy rainstorm persisted, Don Emilio Benard presented credentials as Minister Resident of Nicaragua AQUA, Cabinet met on routine matters, and a Chattanoora visit was declined. General Sheridan will tour Far West forts, ambulance transport planned, and the President and Gen Porter traveled to Long Branch.
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W&irrincron
Francia
Joseph
Austria
Denmark
M. de Billa
Washington
Treasury
Union Pacific Railroad
Council Bluffs
Chattanoora Board of Trade
Gabinel
Sheridan
Gen. Porter
Long Branch
Old Police Board Adopts Rules and Names Counsel
In Jersey City on August 17 the old Police Commissioners adopt new government police force rules and appoint J Dixon ex City Attorney and Cortland Panker to join Wm Lewis City Attorney as board counsel. Mayor O Neill will not sign warrants until court settlement. Finance and Taxation supports the old board and may arrange police payment.
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Jersey City
Board of Police Commissioners
J. Dixon
Cortland Panker
Wm. Lewis
Board of Commissioners
O’neill
Board of Finance and Taxation
Death of Chicago fresco painter after dog bite
Chicago reports J. D. Tunewall, a fresco painter, bitten on a hand by his small pet dog. The wound seemed minor at first but led to illness and convulsions, causing his death after a brief period of severe suffering.
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Chicago
J.D. Tunewall
Rain Delays Utica Auto Races Postponed to 1 PM
A drizzling rain yesterday forenoon kept drivers in, postponing the Utica meeting. Officials shifted the program to 1 PM today with Sunday excluded as a fair day option.
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Amrcay N. 1
Saratoga Meet Delayed by Raincrowded Grand Crowd
Saratoga on August 17 reports the opening of the race meeting postponed to today due to constant rain. The event draws larger than usual attendance aided by the trial of Judge Barnard, adding to regular visitors at the tracks.
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Saratoga
Barnard
Weather Report From Washington August Evening Chart
Weather forecast notes southerly to easterly winds and clear skies across western and gulf states. Florida to North Carolina expect clearing but southerly to southwesterly winds. Virginia to southeast New York partly cloudy with clearing winds. New England remains cloudy with southerly winds. Missouri to upper lakes show falling barometer and increasing cloudiness with brisk winds.
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Washington
Western
Gulf States
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
New York
New England
Tennessee
Missouri
Upper Lakes
River levels fall as Kanawha drops many feet
The canal river flows show a decline with five to six feet of water in the channel at Kanawha area. Dispatches from Pittsburg note recent rain, likely enabling big packets to run as far as Gallipolis. Obituary reports Captain Joel Davidson dying suddenly at South Point Ohio.
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Gallipolis
Agrivats
Gen
Lytle
Ben
Franklin
Louisville
Exchange
Pomeroy
Andes
Portsmouth
Mountain Belle
Manchester
Wildwood
Higsinsvane Mountain Bay
Chile
Laurence
Memphis
Anna
Maysville
Granite State
Lo Oy Toy
Louis
Vass
Disorderly Crime Reports and Notable Encounters Abroad
Pottsville dispatch notes miners injured in a strike, with details of gunfire and casualties. Louisville arrests and bond issues arise amid unsettled statements on loans and bank paper. Reports mention Rev. Robertson’s street appearance, Duke of Saxe’s visit, and political tensions in North Carolina. A mass escape from a reform school prompts labor meeting in Pittsburg and anti-Chinese labor sentiment. A rhinoceros rampage at Warner & Co.’s menagerie kills two workers and damages the show, with total losses around $3000.
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Pottsville
Entralia
Arge
Webster
Robert Atwood
Gilbert M. Robertson
Louisville
Duke of Saxe
Brazil
George
Boutwell
Newport
L. P. Morton
North Carolina
G. R. Beecher
Peter Kearsbaum
J. McDonald
Sr. Whitehouse
Red Bud
Monroe County
Ilinois
Warner & Co
John Gillem
Lie
Martin
Repeal of Processions Act Sparks Ireland Disorder
Across Ireland the repeal was celebrated by Catholics though some towns faced unrest. In Belfast a street procession was stoned and rioters were dispersed after one man was shot. Dublin saw slight disturbances and injuries with Londonderry reportedly calm. Other notes cover elections in Pontefract and various international dispatches on Africa, Nile sources, and arbitration updates.
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London
Ireland
Belfast
Dublin
Londonderry
Pontefract
H. C. E. Childers
Standard
Paris
Berlin
France
Rome
Geneva
England
Johen
Boiler explosion at Farrén Farm oil well kills engineer
At about 9.30 pm yesterday a boiler exploded at the Farrén Farm oil well in Pennsylvania, killing engineer Jan Enna instantly. No other injuries reported.
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Panrken
Lanorne
Farrén Farm
Jan Enna
Newport Yacht Race Wins Bennett Cup from Block Island
Yesterday the New York Yacht Squadron held a Newport to Block Island return race for the Bennett Cup valued at $500. Lester Wallack's yacht Columbia won, followed by the Madilene and Tidal Wave with a total time of six hours.
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Newport
New York Yacht Squadron
Block Island
Lester Wallack
Columbia
Madilene
Murdered Major Walker Found Dead in Galveston
A Galveston report states Major B. H. Walker, a wealthy planter, was found dead in his bed by unknown assailants. The text notes Major Sommeryville traveled to New York as a state financial agent with state bonds to sell, claiming half a million bonds are illegal. The message also mentions a fire destroying records, a minimally damaged railroad, and cotton receipts for the week totaling 1,058 bales with transport details for Shiloh Camp attendees.
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Galveston
B. H. Walker
Sommeryville
New York
Cntton
Court Docket in Police Court before Judge Carter
John Netfeld case continued over embezzlement of 35 dollars from Myssrs. Wm. Sumner & Co. Disorderly conduct fines and vagrancy sentences fill the docket. A man charged with stealing a four cent pretzel was discharged when the witness failed to appear.
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Carter
John Netfeld
Myssrs. Wm. Sumner & Co
John Tealy
Chas. Moore
Richard Gilbert
Mary Allen
Harry Williams
Adam Rickey
John Mitchell
John Brewster
Richard Georgia
Thomas Pallon
Thomas Covill
H. Whitmore
T. T. Davis
E. G. Hewett
John Tiernan
James Mitchell
Afternoon Market Review Wide-ranging 1870s Trade Notes
Market report covers imports and exports of leading articles with mixed activity in commodities. Wheat oats corn cotton whisky pork bacon and bulk meats show firm or steady prices. cattle sheep and hogs subdued. flour and sugar values listed amid varied regional quotes and future delivery notes.
Britain and Tanganyika ties noted as leading figures meet
August 16 London reports Sir Joan Rose named a Baronet for aiding Alabama claims settlement. Stanley attends a reception with Napoleon and the Prince Imperial present. General Mitres’ negotiations fail and Brazil readies for war after the first ballot returns Liberal MP Childers over Lord Babington.
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Stanley
Atone Ie Britta
Associaide
Eecahey
Tanganyika
Brazil
Great Britain
Childers
Lord Babington
Condolence to Austrian Emperor on Mother's Death
Washington reports a condolence note sent to the Emperor of Austria following the death of his mother. The gesture reflects diplomatic etiquette and formal sympathy from the United States.
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Washington
Austria
Clayton faction likely to nominate Baxter over McDonald
In the Clayton party county convention held in Little Rock the contest narrows to Ex-Senator McDonald and Judge Elisha Baxter of Batesville, Baxter favored to win as Clayton’s State Convention approaches Wednesday. The dispatch notes militia arms purchases by Gen. D. P. Upham and reports the first cotton bale arriving in Memphis from North Alabama six days early, destined for New York, with good ordinary class. Damon Lodge plans uniformal arrangements as Knights of Pythias prepare new attire. HaYman, indicted for a ten dollar counterfeit, is held on $1000 bond awaiting October term.
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Little Rock
Clayton Party
Clayton
Hadley
Popé County
McDonald
Elisha Baxter
Batesville
D. P. Upham
Memphis
Alabama
New York
Cors. Hayman
Capfus
Gardner
United States
New York Copying Cincinnati Fountain Views
Mr T C Roche artist for G and H T Anthony Broadway New York engaged today in taking views of the Probasco Fountain He has already photographed the Newport and Suspension bridges and the Spring Grove scenery all to appear in stereoscopic views Collyer Superintendent of Prospect Park Brooklyn negotiating with Von Mueller Munich for a fountain to duplicate the Probasco Fountain in Cincinnati
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New York
Cincinnati
T. C. Roche
G. & H. T. Anthony
Broadway
Newport
Spring Grove
Roche
Collyer
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
von Mueller
Munich
Probasco
Police Court notes and fines for multiple offenses
John Horn and his two sons were fined five dollars each for assaulting Catharine Meyer at a ropewalk in Lick Run. Bus driver George Heffler was fined ten dollars for striking Henry Engels, who injured his eye. Others faced charges for stealing a United States bond from John Hanly and liquor violations. A. Eickenmeiter paid ten dollars for selling liquor to minors. Mary Sawyer faced thirty days for habitual drunkenness. Thomas Averitt received fifty dollars for buying stolen shoes.
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John Horn
Philip
Valentine Horn
Catharine Meyer
Lickrun
George Heffler
Henry Engels
Pollock
George Truss
Chas Feeney
John Hanly
United States
Mooney
Hanly
Lambert
John Mason
A. Eickenmeiter
Mary Sawyer
Thomas Averitt
New Music from John Church & Co. Titles and Dedications
John Church & Co publishes Bach's Gavotte for violin transcribed to piano by Berthold Tours. J Pary writes Withered Leaves a contralto solo with religious fervor. Franz Abt offers Sweet Heart Good Night dedicated to W Stichtenoth. Music promising to become a favorite like Homeward Bound.
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John Church & Co
Bach
Berthold Tours
J. Pary
Franz Abt
W. Stichtenoth
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