Curiosities From 1885 In A Far Cry From Today
A collage of notes on 1885 life including Lipia Thompson inheritance of 108000, Deming New Mexico marriage prospects, Bret Harte aging, Chicago grain totals, a Mikado donation to a Grant fund, and rail shipments to California. Headlines cover rail bridges, Russian empires, Irish emigration, Japanese carvers, and oddities from courts, theaters, and mines.
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Chicago
The
Mikado of
Japan
Grant Monumental Fund
Gladstone to Introduce Irish Home Rule Bill Soon
Gladstone announced in the Commons that on April 8 he will introduce a bill for the future Government of Ireland. The plan places home rule as the basis of Irish policy, with the land purchase scheme possibly set aside. Cabinet discussions and private assurances signaled a settled Irish programme to be tabled in both houses.
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Lonpvox
Gladstone
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
Ireland
Chamberlain
Goschen
Windsor
House of Lords
Trevelyan
Death of A. N. Kellogg Pioneer of Auxiliary Publishing
News from Curiaco reports the death of A N Kellogg at Thomasville Georgia aged fifty four president of the A N Kellogg Newspaper Company He pioneered the auxiliary publishing business and built a national network with offices in Chicago St Louis Cleveland Kansas City Memphis New York and Cincinnati He leaves a widow and two daughters and will be buried in New York. Kellogg was born in Reading Pennsylvania March 20 1832 and graduated from Columbia College in 1852.
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Curiaco
Thomasville
A. N.kellogg
A. N. Kellogg
New York
Mr. Kellogg
Reading
Columbia College
Frederick Kellogg
Annie E. Barnes
Baraboo
Wis
Republic
Adison
Wis.) Laily Journal Company
Chicago
Kellogg Newspaper Company
Chicago St. Louis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Memphis
Cincinnati
Frantic Woman Drowns After Fire Explodes On Farm
Mrs Henry Franke forty two living on a Reading area truck farm ignited coal oil while kindling a fire. Flames sprea d to her children nine and eleven. She raced to a cistern and drowned. House set ablaze and farmers extinguished flames. Doctor says children cannot recover from burns to chest and lungs.
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Reading
Henry Franke
Dreaming wife injures husband and prompts divorce talk
Mrs John Watkins of Almena Michigan dreamt her husband s mules caused mischief in the stable. She attacked the animals and broke bones in his foot and other injuries. A physician treated him and a divorce is discussed.
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Detroit
Mica
John Watkins
Almena
Keene Bros. boycott halts nine factories in Massachusetts
In Mass massachusetts on March 26 the Knights of Labor ordered a boycott stopping the Keene Brothers engineers and cutting power to nine firms. About 1200 to 1300 workers were laid off as operations ceased and manufacturers vow to pursue legal action.
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Lynx
Mass
Keene Bros
Knights of Labor
Knights
Desperate Convicts in Limerick Riot Sentence
Five men convicted of rioting and assaulting police were sentenced to three to six months. After sentencing the prisoners, wet in the dock, attacked on duty officers in a savage assault. A fierce struggle ensued, the magistrate fled the bench, and the inmates were overcome after wreaking near havoc in the courtroom.
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Limerick
Mulkowski Hanged After Catholic Confession
Frank Mulkowski was executed at the county jail shortly after noon. He accepted Catholic rites at the last moment and made a confidential confession to the priests prior to the hanging.
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ChicaGo
Frank Mulkowski
Mulkowski
Memorial to Peel Seeks Abolition of Court Dregs Rule
Nearly one hundred members of the House of Commons sign a memorial to Speaker Peel praying the rule requiring court dregs at official lgygeyp be abolished.
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Lonnox
House of Commons
Peel
Gould and Powderly End Southwest Railroad Strike
New York reports a conference between Jay Gould and T W Powderly leads to orders for immediate resumption of traffic with arbitration to follow. Gould consents to arbitration and directs Missouri Pacific lines to rehire workers except those who damaged property, while Knights of Labor announce resumption per executive telegrams.
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New York
Jay Gould
T. W. Powderly
Mr. Gould
Mr. Powderly
W. B. McDowell
Messrs. Gould
Hopkins
George Gould
Southwest
Powderly
Ac O'Neil
St. Louis
House Committee On Labor
Washington
McDowell
Gould
Mobosell
T. V. Powderly
Fue
Hoxie
Missouri Pacific Railroad
O Neill’s Arbitration Bill Aimed at amicable labor settlements
Washington March 28 In the House tomorrow Mr O Neill will introduce a bill to create arbitration boards for speedy settlement of disputes between interstate carriers and their employees. The tribunal would consist of one representative from each side and a third chosen jointly or by the relevant court if not agreed. The commission would have powers and pay equal to a United States Commission.
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Washington
O’neill
United States
Congress
Supreme Court of the
United States Court
United States Commission
Fire at Peoria Alms-House Extinguishes Main Building
A mounted messenger raced into Peoria with news that the Peoria Alms-house six miles away was ablaze. A new wing for forty five insane inmates, added last year, was destroyed along with the two story brick main building erected seventeen years prior at forty thousand dollars. Firefighters saved the wing and one hundred fifty inmates were moved to safety.
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Peoria
Sta
Insane Hospital
Raid on Salons and Halls Leads to Massive Arrests
Puai Lape LpHia reports a late night police raid on saloons and concert halls. Authorities say between one thousand and twelve hundred people were taken into custody, with most girls released after costs of $1.65. Three girls received six months in the House of Correction for gross vice. Proprietors faced bail on charges of disorderly houses and selling liquor to minors.
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Puai Lape LpHia
House of Correction
Knox County Treasurer Bound Over On Embezzlement Charge
Indianapolis March 28 Treasurer Hollingsworth of Knox County Indiana has been bound over to the grand jury to answer a charge of embezzling about fifty thousand dollars of county funds.
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Indianapolis
Hollingsworth
Knox County
Ind
Young But Plucky Lad Chases Jail Breaker
In LaFayette Maryland on March 28 John McCutcheon the 15 year old son of the sheriff was left briefly in charge of the jail. Prisoner Doug Kramer slipped free and bolted. Johnny chased him across streets alleys and lots while firing his revolver and shouting stop thief. Kramer was captured by John A Rice and returned to jail.
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LaFayette
John McCutcheon
Doug Kramer
McCutcheon
Johnny
Kramer
Mountain Fire Threatens Rockwood Coal Mine
CraTanooga Tennessee March 28 The Rockwood coal mine blaze grows more severe with four mine rifts ablaze and flames bursting from the mountain top as Chattanooga firemen descend 800 feet to fight for 18 hours leaving five men seriously hurt. Four hundred workers are laid off as miners seal entries to smother the fire.
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CraTanooGa
Tenn
Rockwood
Chattanooga
Gould Says Powderly Jumped to a Conclusion
New York report details a fruitless conference between Gould and the Knights of Labor executive board over a telegram to Hoxie and the strike's arbitration plan. Powderly misread the telegram, Gould says, and another meeting is planned. St. Louis reports no immediate resumption of work as strikers await New York guidance.
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Jay Gould
The
Knights of Labor
Martin Irons
St. Louis
Hoxie
J. W. Powderly
Southwest
D. A. 101
New York
Wm. O. McDowell
Gould
J. McDowell
Astor House
General Executive Board
McDowell
Mr. Gould
Powderly
Messrs
Turner
Powders
Woman Resurrected From Coffin After Hours in Allendale
In Allendale New Jersey Martha Davies a long time invalid was believed dead Friday night Relatives prepared for burial She lay in a coffin for twenty hours warm yet rigid then sat up in the coffin while relatives were at supper She says she was in a trance and recalls curious sights she saw during the period Authorities and relatives are astonished by the recovery
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Allendale
N. J
Martha Davene
Mitchel
Attorney General Opines on Whisky Warehouse Privileges
Washington March 29 Attorney General Garland favors granting warehouse privileges to imported domestic goods including whisky for export customs. This could allow about ten million gallons of spirits withdrawn last year to return and be warehoused for a year without landing tax. The decision on whether importations of whisky followed a good faith export rests with the New York Collector of Customs. Garland also says the Treasury Secretary may grant tax abatements when goods in bond are burned after the bonded period ends.
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Washington
Garland
Internal Revenue
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Alaska mining fever grips Ishpeming as leaders join rush
IsHpem MiInG Mich March 29 Governor Swineford’s Alaska fever spreads through the upper peninsula as Captain P D Tracy Endelman and Marlow H Crocker depart Ishpeming for gold quartz claims. They forecast future wealth at many millions each. The group follows Swineford’s optimistic climate and mineral wealth claims.
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IsHpem Miing
Mich
Swineford
Alaska
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
P. D. Tracy
Endelman
Marlow H. Crocker
Ishpeming
Trade totals show exports fall and imports rise
Washington report states the twelve months ended February 28 1886 export value at 663,723,574 and prior 748,603,201 a decrease of 84,879,627. Imports for the same period total 607,711,701 up from 604,480,440 an increase of 3,222,261.
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Washineton
Actor and theater manager Barney McAuley dies at 47
New York report states Barney McAuley, renowned actor and theater manager, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after four days of treatment. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was in his forty eighth year. His wife Rachel McAuley, also an actress, is staying at the Gedney House.
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New York
Barney McAuley
St. Vincent's Hospital
Louisville
Rachel McAuley
Gedney
Snow storm boosts winter wheat in Lacrosse area
A general snow storm moved through Lacrosse Wisconsin yesterday with six inches of snow by midnight The fresh fall is viewed as beneficial for the winter wheat crop in the region.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Ohio Wife Wanted for Indiana Farm Deal Sparks Question
A Chicago Mail item reports an order for a farm in Washington County Indiana. The buyer also sought if possible a local real estate agent from an Ohio wife aged between twenty and forty five years to accompany the deal. The note reflects a curious preface to real estate arrangements.
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Washington County
Ind
Ohio
Chicago Mail
Man Claims Ownership of One of Five US Mudstones
Charles J. Santer of Dwyer Indiana asserts there are only five mudstones in the United States and that he owns one of them. He reports earning about 1800 dollars yearly from the stone.
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Charles J. Santer
Dwyer, Ind
United States
Extraordinary Accident Trap Door Holds Woman Head Up
Mrs. Jas. Hardie of Milton was alone in her Boston area home when a cellar trap-door collapsed and trapped her head for two and a half hours. Her child found her, a neighbor and doctor responded, she remained unconscious briefly but improved with treatment and may recover.
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Boston
Mass
Extraordinary duel on Waterloo field ends with slight wound
In London on March 25 a duel occurred between Mme Valsayre, French, and Miss Shelby, American, over claims of French and American female doctors. Valsayre threw a glove, swords used, four American seconds, Shelby wounded slightly on one arm, both sides deem France's honor upheld and the affair fair.
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London
Waterloo
Mme. Valsayre
France
Miss Shelby
Mme
Valsayre
Forthworth
Manning Secretary of the Treasury Dies After Illness
Washampton March 25 Secretary Manning's physicians show grave concern as danger of a second stroke grows. Manning had warned months ago of apoplexy risk and sought resignation or leave after consulting with the President. After a period of hope he overexerted himself and passed away Tuesday.
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Washampton
Manning
Congress
Treasury Department
Proclamations Urge Railroads to Resume Traffic in Four States
Governors of Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Texas issue proclamations urging railroads to resume traffic and warn against obstructions. Missouri pledges full state power to enforce the proclamation. In St Louis militia prepare to defend railroad property. Knights of Labor order yardmen to quit at 3 pm and many complied leaving yards deserted.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Texas
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
Quis
Removals of fourth class postmasters totaled 8645 in 1885 86
Postmaster General reports to the Senate that 8645 fourth class postmasters were removed from March 4, 1885 to March 1886 across states and territories led by New York 1053 Pennsylvania 933 Ohio 878 and Illinois 0 plus district data including California 75 and Washington Territory 25 broken down by state list of regions with counts.
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Washington
Senate
Postmaster General
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Winds
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Territory
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Embezzlement Charge Against Armory Police Court Clerk
Grand jury indicts William J. Clingen former clerk at the Armory Police Court for embezzling between 10000 and 12000 dollars and for erasures in returns to hide delay. City Attorney Washburne says city losses reach 30000 dollars yearly through manipulated court records over several years.
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CubcaGco
William J. Clingen
Armory
Washburne
Four Die in Cattle War Fight at Tascosa Texas
In a fight at Tascosa over cattle theft four men were killed and two likely fatally wounded. Two others remain jailed. The dead are Jesse Sheets Jed Chilton Frank Malley and Ed King. Wounded are Fenton Woodruff and Charles Emery. Louis Bozeman and Catfish Kid were unhurt.
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Kansas City
Fort Elliott
Texas
Tascosa
Jesse Sheets
Jed Chilton
Frank Malley
Ed King
Fenton Woodruff
Charles Emery
Louis Bozeman
Catfish Kid
Extension of Special Delivery System Reported
Washington March 25 The Committee on Post offices and Post roads reports a bill to extend immediate delivery for all mail with a special delivery stamp It authorizes postmasters to use clerks and assistants as messengers at terms set from eighty percent of the face value of stamps received and recorded
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WashingTon
Committee On Post-offices and Post-roads
Wetmore Leads Rhode Island Gubernatorial Slate Nomination
At the Republican State Convention George Peabody Wetmore of Newport was nominated for Governor E Lucius Darling of Pawtucket for Lieutenant Governor Joshua M Addeman of Providence for Secretary of State and Sam poet Cott of Bristol for Attorney General.
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Providence
R. I
George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
E. Lucius Darling
Pawtucket
Joshua M. Addeman
Sampoet Cott
Bristol
American Divorces Declared Invalid in Rogland
London March 25 Justice Butt ruled that a divorce granted in America from a marriage celebrated in England is invalid in Rogland. The decision holds that American divorce decrees do not dissolve English marriages.
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England
London
Pension Bill for Hancock Widow Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a bill granting a $2,000 annual pension to the widow of General Hancock. Across the chamber, resolutions on postmasters, customs dues in coin, and army efficiency were debated or referred, while the House passed a $238,260 fourth of July claims bill and took up Indian appropriations as deliberations continued.
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Washington
Senate
Hancock
Ingalls
Becke
Finance Committee
Logan
Edmunds
Jackson
Mr. George
Morgan
Hovss
Bureau of Public Health
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
House
van Wyck
Pacific Coast
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Messrs
Mitchell
Hoar
Gray
Voorhees
Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
Committee On Labor
Congress
Indianapolis
Congressional Library
Senatteee
Franklin
Committee On Commerce
Harwood
Swarts
Call
Colorado Desert
Territory of
Oklahoma
Government Printing Office
Post-Office
Deeneee
Missouri
Peters
Kansas
Guenther
Wisconsin
Inquets
Carrolton
Snealls
Harrison
Mr. Edmunds
Mitchell, Riddlebarger and
Horst
Manning
Fairchild
H. W. Benham
Henry J. Hunt
Culbertson
Tex
Long
Mass
Dorgan
S. C
Hansell
J. M. Taylor
Tenn
Woolford
Kentucky
Willis Educational
U.S
O’hara
North Carolina
Carrollton
Miss
Regan
Texas
Mrs Stanford Offers Ball Dresses to Help Poor Class
A Chicago letter published by the New York Graphic quotes Mrs. Senator Stanford lamenting mourning and explaining she cannot use her ball dresses. She suggests sending garments to the “really poor class” who cannot afford such attire, asking recipients to comply if possible.
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Senator Stanford
California
New York Graphic
Chicago
Stanford
State Legislative Actions in Columbus Reports
Columbus dispatch details from March 23 to 26 covering Senate and House actions. Bills involve canal property leasing, ditches, title guarantees, color blindness repeal, mechanics lien protection, and penalizing procurers. Later dates note county roads, police reforms for Cincinnati, memorializing soldiers, and local trials, with updates on gas roadwork, typhoid in prison, and a notable custody ruling.
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Columbus
Senate
Board of Public Works
House
Supreme Court
Hovss
Committee On
Harlan Vs. Butterfield
Cincinnati
Ohio
Congress
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Robert Harlan
A. P. Butterfield
Hamilton County
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Sage
W. Suarr
Justice of the Peace
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Mperat CO
Emret, JR
Merpert
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Public Landing
I. Bey
N. Y
N. H
Imn
Household
Hartford
Oonn
America
Roosevelt
Swift
Tamas
York City
M Swirt Sprctrro Co
Atlanta
G& R
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S$ainesville
Lake CO
Erie
Milwaukee, Wis
P.O
T. A. Slocum
K.—E
Nigam Mustang Liniment
Aldest & Best Liniment
MADE
Les
Lipia Thompson
Deming
N. M
Pappy Ryan
Bret Harte
Hudson River
Britt
Thomas Stevens
Clifton
Staten Island
Comstock Lode
Steyr
Austria
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Donitybrook Fair
Burlington
Penobscot County
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Conn
Jones
Juyce Lynch
Holyoke
Maxwell
Preller
Kobe
Henry W. Jarine
New York Board of Aldermen
Broadway Railroad
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Petersburg
Prince AucGust Leopo_p
Dom Pedro
Brazil
State Department
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New Haven
Union Cattle Company
Cheyenne
Omaha
Chinaman
Hop Sing
Yakima
W.T
U. V. Powderly, G. M. W
Secretary Manning
Legislative Proceedings
Ohio Senate
William RemMett
John Hackett
Lucas
Coshocton
Ohio Penitentiary
Shaker
Union Village
Joseph Smith
Five Corners
Brandon
Seneca County
Newark
Gibson Atherton
Jeff Boling
Methodist Churches
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Joan E. McLaryn
Union National Bank
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Postle
Common Pleas Court
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Vogely
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J. E. Wyman
Brighton
Meyers
Statistician Dodge
National Department of Agriculture
Columbiana
Holmes#uniies
Stone Creek
Sonora
Ural
Ain Isaac Uliman
Frank ErHen
Mingis Simpson
Chicago Junction
Utica
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