Denial Zulficar Pass Occupied By Russians Debated
From Petersbur g July 19 a denial circulated that Zulficar Pass has been occupied by Russian troops General Joff resists a surprise by Afghan forces to hold the line pending negotiations The British naval evolution continues daily with a sample of the day’s mishaps including a torpedo boat collision and a rudder loss In Madrid 1886 new di seases with 718 deaths and cholera reports surface near several Spanish cities Two hundred poisoned by ice cream at Riposto during a public holiday as a crowd attacks the vendor
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Peterspurc
Zulficar Pass
Joff
Ponpor
Maprid
Spain
Madrid
Soria
Cadiz
Granad
Numanciam
Riposto
Ily
Tragic Double Death After Fire In McKeesport Home
A man Patrick Flaherty intoxicated, ignites a lamp, burns himself alive, and perishes. His wife collapses and dies nearby as neighbors fail to hear screams. Police report the family, including five children, mourns the tragedy at Diamond Street.
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Patrick Flaherty
Diamond Street
McKeesport
Flaherty
Fire Sets Foley's Clothes Ablaze on City Stoop
In New York, at 1 am, John Foley, a mechanic, was badly burned on the legs and hands when an unknown person poured kerosene on his clothes and set them alight while he slept on his residence stoop. Police, aided by neighbors, extinguished the flames and seek the perpetrators.
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York
John Foley
Foley
Boiler Explosion At Cole's Brewery Kills Man
At 12 30 Saturday the boiler at Cole's brewery across the river exploded with force bricks and boiler fragments flew as the dome landed far away. The accident occurred while workers were at dinner causing great damage. Marielus Birch twenty four, living with his mother west of Perrysburg, was struck by brick and died at 8 30 PM. Birch and Staley were in the engine room when the blast occurred and both escaped injury. Cause unknown.
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Peru, Inc
Cole’s Brewery
Marielus Birch
Perrysburg
Birch
Staley
Brick
Needle in Child Found After Six Months
In O., July 18 a two year old girl swallowed a needle. Despite early efforts, it remained hidden until yesterday when pain led to discovery under the flesh. With medical aid the needle was removed, ending a six month search for the long lost item.
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Lama
George Campbell
San Francisco
Can
Chinatown
Chuen Ho
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
John Roach assigns in New York amid financial strain
New York July 19 John Roach ship builder made an assignment to Geo W Quintard and Geo L Weed. Ill at his Island residence the cause cited was government rejection of the new dispatch boat Dolphin and embarrassment to the builder. A Roach son says if his father can pay all claims dollar for dollar no one will lose a penny.
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New York
John Roach
Geo. W. Quintard
Geo. L. Weed
Stamford
Conn
Island
Dispatch
Dolphin
Roach
Tather
Nce
Successful Jump From a Bridge Near St Louis
Joseph Kist a notable figure in local aquatic circles avoided police once and leaped from the upper roadway of a bridge around five to six o clock. He fell about ninety feet into the river, swam or was swept downstream to near Chouteau Avenue and escaped with a safe landing.
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St. Louis
Joseph Kist
Chouteau Avenue
New York Sees Daily Death Toll Hit Record High
New York's Health Board records 208 deaths in the 24 hours ending noon, the highest figure yet. Coroner Messeler convened four inquests on those who died from the recent intense heat over the past days.
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New York
Health Board
Tistics
Messeler
Rowboat collision claims three youths in New York
In Ewburrg New York on July 19 a rowboat carrying three young men was struck and sunk Friday night. John L. McWalker David McWalker and John E He drowned in the incident leaving families and authorities investigating the crash.
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Ewburg
N. Y
John L
David McWalker
John E
Six Children Burned in Clearfield County Fire
At about 11 pm Josiah M Evans home three miles from Grahampton Clearfield County was destroyed by fire. Six children aged six to fifteen perished as the second floor collapsed trapping them. The mother and three younger siblings escaped on the lower floor. The father suspects arson though the community remains shocked by the disaster.
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Pittsburgh
Josiah M. Evans
Grahampton
Clearfield County
Evans
Richmond and Danville pay car robbery case shocks Atlanta
Startling developments emerge in the attempted robbery of the Richmond and Danville pay car. Paymaster Grosser identifies Charles Rose, a former yard-master, as one robber. Rose is linked to the murder of his wife and to Clara Scruggs death near Gainesville. Police have a clue to his whereabouts and plan a likely arrest tonight amid fears of armed resistance.
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Atlanta
Richmond and Danville
Grosser
Charles Rose
Richmond and Danville Railroad
Rose
Clara Scruggs
Gainesville
Expecting Trouble at Salt Lake Pioneer Anniversary
General Howard reported to President Cleveland about possible Mormon demonstrations at Salt Lake on the pioneer anniversary the 24th Inst. The President ordered full strength at Western Platte posts and readiness for Utah emergencies. General Hatch with Fifth Cavalry to stay at Ogalalla to train if needed. Six Infantry at Fort Douglass Utah to remain, believed sufficient against an organized outbreak.
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Omana
Neb
Howard
Cleveland
Salt Lake
Western Platte Department
Utah
Hatch
Fifth Calvary
Ogalalla
Nebraska
Salt
St . Lake
Fort Douglass
Special Civil Service Rule for Pension Office Appointments
The President issued a special civil service rule for 150 Pension Office posts created by the March 3 1885 act. Appointments must be apportioned by the appointing power in line with the January 16 1883 act, within limits of prompt filling and applicant residence and qualifications. Apportionment among states territories and the District of Columbia follows population from the last census.
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Washington
States and Territories
District of Columbia
Prisoners Strike Over Food Quality at Kings County Penitentiary
In Brooklyn on July 17, about 80 of the 1000 inmates refused work and gathered in the yard to protest insufficient and poor quality meals. Eighteen ringleaders were jailed, others placed on bread and water diet, while some guards allegedly aided the prisoners’ demands.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Kings County
High License Killing Beer Saloons
In St Louis on July 17 estimates show about 250 wine and beer saloons closed since July 1 under the high license law, with roughly 400 more to shut during the month. Liquor saloons remain unaffected and may not be closed. Smaller outlets distant from business centers have borne the impact so far.
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St. Louis
Business Failures Rise Across Nation This Week
New York figures show 209 U S failures and 16 in Canada this seven day period, totaling 225 nationwide compared with 18 last week and 204 the prior week. Assignments increase broadly while New York City and Canada see few and insignificant failures.
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New York
United States
Canada
New York City
Tragedy in California involves Lopez and Martinez deaths
John Lopez found his wife dead with four bullet holes in her head and an arm severed in a field near Davisville. Ramon Martinez, Lopez’s old friend, was later found dead in the same field. Authorities suspect Lopez killed his wife, then Martinez killed Lopez or took his own life.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Lopez
Davisville
Ramon Martinez
Lopez
Barkeeper Edward Kane Murders Patrick Egan in Jail
In St Louis on July 17 Patrick Egan an East St. Louis barkeeper was killed in his cell by fellow inmate Edward Kane who was jailed with him. The incident occurred within the city jail and authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the murder.
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St. Louis
Patrick Egan
Storm Rips Dakota Towns Killing One Man
Sioux City reports say last night's storm produced a tornado at Highmore and Holabird, with Highmore houses blown apart and A. P. Reed of Miller killed by lightning. E. B. Thompson from Highmore was injured severely, neck broken after being carried forty rods. Manuel faced heavy hail, windows demolished and crops leveled. Five thousand acres of grain destroyed across the region, averaging twenty five bushels per acre.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Dakota
Highmore
Holabird
A. P. Reed
Miller
E. B. Thompson
Dama & St. Pavut
Mann
Manuel
Mavis
De Lesseps' Genius Water Discovery in Desert Track
At a French Geographical Society meeting M de Lesseps outlined two year old engineering success locating water in desert tracks south of 3 Observations on the Wady Melah Lake show its banks habitable and a depth of ninety one metres yielding eight thousand cubic metres of water per minute as a practical supply His friends plan palm planting ostrich raising and a commercial colony to boost French commerce and settlement The report has stirred excitement and will prompt further measures to develop the region.
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London
French Geographical Society
M. de Lesseps
Wady-Melah
Count de Lesseps
Wady-Me
Texan suitor ends his life in Erie with arsenic shock
Alonzo Drecht, a Rockland Texas youth, came to Erie to wed a society lady listed by a Texas bureau. He selected a future bride who was to wed a doctor next Wednesday. After a letter was rejected, a younger sister impersonated the elder, inviting him to marry. He arrived, created an excited scene, and after being expelled, took arsenic on the doorstep. Friends telegraphed Ore.
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Erie
Alfonzo Drecht
Rockland
Tex
Texas
Drecit
Postal Statistics Show Letter Weights Before July 1 Increase
The Post Office Department counted letters mailed at twenty principal offices for six days to compare weights before and after the July 1 weight increase. Total letters 7,861,583 with average 0.80 ounce, 96.6 percent under half an ounce. 254,623 letters half to one ounce averaged 0.70 ounce. 89,302 letters over one ounce averaged 1.81 ounces. Parcel mail totaled 815,817 unsealed parcels at 4.3 ounces each.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Young Lad Horribly Burned in Indiana Visit
A young Indiana woman visiting her brother here yesterday lit a small fire to singe a chicken. Her dress caught fire, clothing burned away, and her arms and body suffered serious burns before aid could arrive. Dr. M Moffitt attended. hopes remain for her recovery.
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MI1
Indiana
Youth Arrested Over Pall Mall Gazette Obscenity Case
CuicaGco July 16 report says Pall Mall Gazette readers rush to buy reprints. a premium is paid for copies. George Yuder, 18, was arrested for selling a Gazette scandal reprint, locked in at the Armory, awaiting a Justice hearing. The arrest tests a city ordinance banning obscene literature.
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CuicaGco
Pall Mall Gazette
George Yuder
Gazette
Cholera Death Reported in Bridgeport Woman Dies After Illness
Bridgeport residents were stirred by a reported cholera death from an illness lasting thirteen hours. Miss Josephine Marcelins, age forty two, showed sporadic cholera symptoms. Medical Examiner Downs certified death as cholera nostria and authorities disinfected the premises.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Josephine Marcelins
Downs
Two Norwegian Brothers Die In Pleasant Valley Well Accident
In Ear CLaIRE Wisconsin two Norwegian brothers were suffocated while digging a well in Pleasant Valley. A third worker, lowered to recover the bodies, also suffocated before rescue. A fourth man lowered to place a noose around the victims was overcome by gas.
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Ear Claire
Wis
Pleasant Valley
Dynamite explosion in Denver yards blamed on strikers
In Denver Colorado this forenoon an empty chair car was driven over a package of dynamite by a passenger train being made up in the Rio Grande yards. The blast wrecked the car and lightly injured a switchman. Officials suspect the dynamite was placed to target the regular passenger train due to depart soon. The railroad company attributes the act to striking workers.
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Denver
Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Trouble Among Cattlemen In Dodge City
Journal correspondent reports ongoing tension between Southern Texas drovers and Northern ranchmen. Despite Inspector Armstrong's report, danger of further trouble and possible bloodshed remains if Southern Texas cattle are driven over Kansas Territory ranges.
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Kansas City
Journal
Dodge City
Kas
Texas
Armstrong
Mormon Trouble Imminent
General Howard commanding the Department of the Platte reports from Salt Lake City grave anxiety between Gentiles and Mormons in Utah. He warns serious trouble may erupt at the slightest pretext, as he returns to Omaha.
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Omaha
Neb
Howard
Department of
Bravery of the Warden Prevents Bloodshed in Prison Revolt
In New York on July 20 eighty prisoners at the King's County Penitentiary revolted, refused labor, and threatened violence. Warden Green confronted leader Thomas Tivey, threatened flogging, and ordered guards to fire if any prisoner left his cell. The attempted breakout ended without shots fired as attackers stayed hidden.
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New York
King’s County Penitentiary
Green
Thomas Tivey
Tivey
Warden Green
Brosehs
Immigrants Arrived in U S For Fiscal Year 1885
The Bureau of Statistics reports 387 821 immigrants reached the United States in the year ending June 30 1885, down 122 013 from the prior year and 401 701 from the peak year 1882. June arrivals across listed districts totaled 55 778 with 45 382 immigrants and 3 444 aliens not intending to stay.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Huron
Minnesota
New Orleans
New York
Passamaquoddy
Philadelphia
San Francisco
England
Wales
Australia
Germany
Sweden
Dominion of Canada
Barnum's Elephant Shot In Nashua Ravine
Barnum's large elephant Albert that killed a keeper on Saturday in Nashua was driven to a wooded ravine and chained to four trees. Chalk marked the heart and brain as Keene Light Guards stood ready at fifteen paces. Four bullets were fired, and the elephant dropped instantly while two spectators yelled.
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Kerns
N. H
Barnum
Albert
Nashua
Keene Light Guards
Six Drown in Walnut River Near Doveins Kansas
Six people perished when two wagons entered a swollen Walnut River seven miles below Doveins. Anson Carman and wife and Mrs. Jay Carman were swept away in one wagon, a second wagon with Mr. and Mrs. Keats and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Carman followed and all were lost. Anson Carman survived, and by 11 o clock three bodies had been recovered.
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Doveins
Kas
Walnut River
Anson Carman
Jay Carman
Keats
A Farmer's Revenge on His Wife
BloominGton Ill July 20 Recently the wife of Abe Deuser a wealthy eccentric German farmer living west of the city sued him for divorce and had him enjoined from disposing of his property. This so enraged him that last night he drove all his stock including horses worth 2000 into his barn and set it on fire burning the whole structure to the ground. He is missing and believed to have perished in the flames.
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Bloomington
Ill
Abe Deuser
Mrs Bayard Recovering
Secretary Bayard remains in Washington as reports from Wilmington say Mrs Bayard is on the road to recovery.
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Washington
Bayard
Wilmington
Lick Conservatory Project Nears Completion at Mount Hamilton
The Lick Conservatory at Mount Hamilton California is planned for completion in about two years. A Paris firm is building a highly powerful telescope, a centerpiece of the project, with the entire $700,000 cost covered by Mr. Lick.
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Lick Conservatory
Mount Hamilton
Cal
Paris
Lick
San Francisco Vail
Niagara Falls Reserved Free to World with Grand Ceremonies
Niagara Park Reservation opened free to the world after ceremonies led by Governor Hill. Canadian officials attended, flags flew, a sunrise cannon fired, and a major pyroclastic display closed the day as crowds gathered to celebrate the conservation of Niagara Falls for public use.
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Governor Robinson
New York
Lord Dufferin
Canada
Niagara Falls
Governor Hill
Buffalo
International Hotel
Robinson
Ontario
Oliver Mowatt
Hardy
Groswski
Niagara Falls Commission
Langmuir
Pelton
Prospect Park
Dorsheimer
Niagara Falls Park Reservation
DeWitt Clinton
Erie Isroad
State Capitol
East River Bridge
Arpile A
Falls of
Yonder Deep
Canadas
New York City
Central Park
Brooklyn
Capital City
Washington Park
Commonwealth
Niagara Park
The
International Park
Governor General
Ottawa
H. J. Anson
London
The Mountain Patient Grant Throat Sunlight Exam
Drs Douglass and Shrady report General Grant's throat shows no major change in cancer since last check. Swelling subsided. pain and vernacular discomfort eased. the eminent patient rests, though an intrusive visitor disrupted porch time. Greenback Labor party in New York reaffirms principles. calls for state convention and candidacies.
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Mr. McGreener
Harrison
New York
Greenback-Labor Party
George O. Jones
Albany
Mr. Jones
Murder at Homewood Park Pittsburg
Pittsburg July 16 Later details of the Homewood Park murder show Kirby a white groom for pacer Rich Ball and Bunch a colored worker for Sam Brown the Coal King had long running enmity from a Kalamazoo track fight. At dinner Bunch and Kirby argued and fought. Bunch allegedly tightened his arm around Kirbys neck drew his revolver and shot him twice once under the left eye and once in the head with a final shot in the head. Bunch was arrested promptly to avert lynching.
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Prttsburgh
Homewood Park
Kirby
Rich Ball
Pacer
Bunch
Sam 8
Brown
Kalamazoo
Kirley
Alabama Woman Prepares Rations Before Fatal Act
An Alabama woman prepared several days of food for her husband and children before taking her own life recently. The act followed domestic strain and reflected a deliberate, planned departure from family life.
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Alabama
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Art Dealey
Belair
Krizio Breviator Co
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National Association
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Ohio River
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John Armstrong
Sinking Spring
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Toledo
WM. Earnshaw
MaGerz Burrke
Josie Connors
Marion
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Atlantic
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Lulu Snow
Joe King
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Morgan
Ohio Intermediate Penitentiary
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McCabe & Cohen
Fred Schweitzer
Delaware
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Oliver H. Shoemaker
Horace
Charley Clement
Winilie Myers
Hepburn
Hardin County
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Charley
Springfield
Joseph Palmer
Wm. Berner
Jacos Wickerham
Peebles
Pot
Erwin
Willam J. Gorsvnen
James Sanpisoy
John Robinson
C. M. Burroughs
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