Statue of Liberty Unveiling Parade in New York Harbor
Rain soaked the New York public as a grand procession led by U S Navy and civic societies moved along Fifth Avenue to honor the Bartholdi statue. President Cleveland reviewed the parade while French and American dignitaries praised liberty and Franco American friendship.
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Bartholdi Statue of Liberty
Bedioe’s Island
New York Harbor
New York
M. Bartholds
Fifth Avenue
Fiftyseventh Street
Stone
Fifth United States Artillery
United States Naval Brigade
United States Army
P. Stone
Jersey
Societe Colinarienne
Union Alsacienne
Societe’ Alsace-Lorraine
Mardi Gras Association
Societe de Philanthropie
Union Chorale de Albert Grevy
Newark
Union Francaise
Elizabeth
le Societe Culinaire Cosmopolite
L’helvetienne
L’alliance
L’union Fratenelle
United States
Grant
Mayors of
Cities
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Washington
Continental Guard
Old Washington Continental Guard
Knights of Pythias
Madison Square
Cleveland
Schofield
Fit Avenue
Washington Square
Broadway
Main Street
Park Row
World Office
Inter- MM
DE Lesseps
Prise
Bartholdi
City Hall
Cortlandt Street
Maiden Lane
North River
Liberty Island
Rich
United States Coast Survey
Gedney
Hudson
Tennessee
Bedloe’s Island
Dr. Storrs
M. de Lesseps
General Schofield
Senator Evarts
American Committee
Attenton
France
Securig
Laboulaye
Henri Martin
Lafayettes
Congress
French Republic
S. Or
Bedloe
Mixster Morton
Evarts
Gilmore
America
Republic
M. A. Lefaivre
Ministre Plenipotentiare Et
Liberty
Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico’s
Isere
New York Bay
Germany
Ex Judge Walter B Scates Dies at 78
Ex judge Walter B Scates died at Evanston Illinois following paralysis at age seventy eight He was born in South Barton Virginia settled in Illinois and served as attorney general of the state in 1836 as an Illinois Supreme Court justice He aided General McClellan during the war served as Chicago customs collector under Johnson and was removed by Grant
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Walter B. Scates
Evanston
Ill
South Barton
Illinois
Supreme Court
McClellan
Chicago
Johnson
Grant
Tonga Earthquake Creates Lake Mountain in Samoa Report
A Bulletin letter dated Opia October 15 reports that on September 10 more than 100 heavy quakes struck Ninafoa Island in the Tonga group. From a 2000 foot deep lake a 300 foot high mountain rose and burst into flames throwing hot stones and sand, destroying two thirds of the cocoanut trees. Local Samoa shocks grow so slight residents barely notice them.
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San Francisco
Can
Opia
Samoa
Ninafoa
National Anti Contract Association Opposes Victim Labor
Chicago November first report on a nationwide circular from the National Anti Contract Association urging employers and employees to form state and local groups to oppose convict labor. It says the issue will be framed to mobilize the president, Congress, and state legislatures along with political and labor leaders to crush the practice. Membership fees are set at $10 for manufacturers, $5 for labor associations, and 50 cents for working men.
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Chicago
National Anti
Will of Mrs Cornelia M Stewart Filed for Probate
New York on November 1 The will of Mrs Cornelia M Stewart wife of the late millionaire dry goods merchant was filed for probate by ex Judge Horrace Russell Henry Hilton s son in law. She leaves large bequests to relatives. The residue real and personal goes to Charles J Clinch now of Paris and Henry Hilton of this city as executors. Legacies payable three years after final probate and annuities after six months past probate.
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New York
Cornelia M. Stewart
Horrace Russell
Henry Hilton
Charles J. Clinch
Paris
Hery Hilton
Silver Strike Sparks Caldwell Mining Town Boom
In Caldwell Kansas excitement rises as silver ore outs in multiple localities. State Assayer Denver reports 342 ounces of silver per ton with trace gold, while the Philadelphia Mint assay shows 310 ounces with a gold trace. The district is turning Caldwell into a mining town.
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Caldwell
Kan
Denver
Col
Mint
Philadelphia
Port of New York surveyor shot. suspect arrested
New York on November 1 reports surveyor H. Beat tie of the Port of New York was shot while on duty. The assailant Bieral fired three shots, two hitting the target in the palm and groin. Bieral, a Brawee native, was aged years and arrested.
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New York
Beattie
Port
Ned i Mine
New York C
Bieral
Brawee
Lowell engagement reported to Lady Lyttleton
A London dispatch announces the engagement of James Russell Lowell to the dowager Lady Lyttleton widow of the late and aunt by marriage of the present Lord Lyttleton. Lady Lyttleton has been married twice and has three children. She is about forty years old.
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London
England
James Russell Lowell
Lyttleton
Lord Lyttleton
Lady Lyttleton
Mr. Lowell
Worker Dead After Boiling Vat Accident at Detroit Firm
George Wells thirty two, married, fell into a huge vat of boiling water at Anchor Barrel Manufacturing Company eight miles below Detroit. He suffered severe scalding for over eight hours and died tonight at the hospital after being removed from the vat.
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Detroit
Mica
Anchor Barrel Manufacturing Company
George Wells
Chinese Attack Ambush Kills Tonquin Riflemen in Namchnh
A Tonquin dispatch reports Chinese forces armed with repeating rifles ambushed a body of Tonquinese riflemen at Phunho Namchnh Province, killing 30. Simultaneously 1,200 Chinese attacked outposts at eee but were repulsed after fierce fighting.
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Loxpon
Tonquin
Phunho
Namchnh
Eee
Estate of General Van Allen in Newport Inventoried at 1 950 000
A probate declaration filed today lists General J H Van Allen's personal property at 1.95 million dollars. The estate bequeaths the amount to his son and grandchildren. he died by his own hand in August, leaping from the Cunard steamer Aurania in mid ocean.
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Newport
R. L
J. H. van Allen
Cunard
Aurania
Revolt in Mexico Amid Coahuila Troop Aid
News from Nuevo Larepo Mexico dated November 1 reports a developing revolution in Zacatecas state. Governor Salan of Coahuila dispatched troops to aid suppression. A dispatch received yesterday night says several rebel leaders, including General Cadena, the uprising's prime mover, have been captured.
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Ncuevo Larepo
Mex
Zacatesas
Salan
Coahuila
Cadena
Captu
Closing of the Oleomargarine Factories in Connecticut
New Haven announced Easterbrook & Co the sole oleomargarine maker in Connecticut has suspended operations due to the Government tax, throwing 80 to 100 workers out of employment in the state on November 1.
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New Haven
Conn
Easterbrook & Co
Connecticut
Low taxing pleomargarine goes into operation nationwide
Reports to Commissioner Miller indicate all manufacturers and dealers including retailers plan to meet the new tax and continue business as pleomargarine becomes subject to taxation starting today November 1 in Washington.
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Washington
Miller
October mint coinage totals led by standard dollars
Washmerton reports October coinage at the mints reached 4,172,100 dollars with 3,000,000 dollars in standard dollars. The figures reflect the month’s manufacturing output and asset distribution across currency types.
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Washmerton
A Big Massachusetts Defalcation
Pittsfield Massachusetts November investigation into ex Treasurer Carter's accounts shows a deficiency of thirty thousand dollars.
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Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Mass
Carter
New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reports over twelve years it has convicted 8 545 persons and rescued 15 812 children placed in homes or reformatories. In six years it cared for 3 338 destitute children and furnished them with 27 100 meals.
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New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
N. S. Tribune
Peculiar debt growth as one contracts obligations
A remark on the paradoxical nature of debt where the burden grows even as individuals attempt to shrink their liabilities, highlighting the counterintuitive financial dynamic and its implications for borrowers.
Mexican Revenge Forces Sonora Governor Involved
A Globe-Democrat dispatch from Nogales reports Governor Torres of Sonora led 150 troops into Montezuma District to clash with revolutionists headed by Vallarde. After an armistice failed, Torres killed Vallarde and a fierce battle followed, leaving fifteen dead and multiple wounded. Commandante Torres, brother of the slain Prefecto, accompanied the Governor. The fight occurred Tuesday.
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St. Louis
Nogales
Ariz
Globe-Democrat
Sonora
Montezuma
Torres
Mex
Prefecto Torres
Govenor
Vallarde
Commandante Torres
Three Acres of Fire at Standard Mines Near Mt Pleasant
A massive blaze at the Standard mines near Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania rages since yesterday afternoon. Flames rise to about one hundred feet as pioneer fire crews flood the shaft. three acres of coal burn. Pittsburgh engine aids efforts. several months needed. About 600 workers lose jobs. dairy output and coke ovens in Connellsville drop accordingly.
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Connellsville
Standard Mines
Mt. Pleasant
Pittsburgh
Heartless Boys Bully Turns Fatal for Innocent Man
In New Orleans on October 31 a crowd nicknamed a local boy Jo Jo for his dog-faced appearance. The taunting included mud and pursuit, culminating when he hurled a large rock at his tormentors. A bystander, John Bennett, was struck in the chest and died shortly after reaching home.
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New Oxeans
Joe Manchauer
OT Anedites
Jo-Jo
John Bennett
Fatal Blasting Accident At Brazil Coal Mine
A blasting powder charge at the Seller and Sigler coal mine near Brazil exploded after failing to detonate, fatally injuring Joseph Elliott and critically injuring John Phillips. Elliott died hours later. Phillips is badly hurt and may lose sight if he survives.
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Brazil, Inc
Seller & Sigler
Brazil
Joseph Elliot
John Phillips
Elliott
Phillips
Earthquake tremor in Charleston. spring of hot water appears
A minor earthquake tremor was felt in Charleston at 2:20 PM with no damage and little public notice. Shortly after, a spring of clear water surfaced in the Custom-house yard, flowing about a gallon per minute and reportedly hot at onset. Two minor shocks were also reported at Summerville.
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Charleston
Summerville
City budget for 1887 expenses detailed in New York paper
Appropriations for maintaining the city in 1887 total 32,101.9 dollars with major items including city debt interest 7,377,971 dollars public works 2,723,000 dollars police 4,184,600 dollars armory rents 82,503 dollars erection excuses 210,400 dollars fire department 1,757,000 dollars and a yearly police allowance of 35,963 dollars.
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New York
Trains Plunge Into Rock Slides Near Alkali
In Oregon Pacific railroad wrecks near Alkali a freight train struck a rock slide killing the fireman and fatally injuring a brakeman. A relief wrecking train also hit a slide, killing its fireman and fatally injuring another brakeman.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Cing To
Tragedy in Potomac River Drowns Mother and Two Children
In Washington on October 31 a woman identified as Mrs. Donaldson, driven by insanity, seized her two children and leaped into the Potomac river. All three perished in the tragedy reported from the city.
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Washington
Beecher Arrives Home After Etruria Voyage
New York October 31. Reverend Ward Beecher was a passenger on the Etruria and arrived today in good health. The well known clergyman appears in fine spirits and reports no illness or distress from the trip.
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New York
Ward Beecher
Etruria
Beecher
Thanksgiving Proclaimed for November 25 by President
The President issued a proclamation designating Thursday November 25 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The nationwide note calls for gratitude and reflection across the country.
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Washington
Tragic Death From Brush Fire Injuries
John Switzer of Vanpaia Illinois reported yesterday that his twelve year old daughter died three hours after a brush heap fire incident. She attempted to shield herself with clothes to protect from flames but succumbed to injuries before her father could reach her.
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Vanpaia
Iln
John Switzer
St Louis sugar brand pulls out of competition
The St Louis refinery, reputed as the largest in the West, has shut down its operation unable to compete with the Sand which brand sugar offered free of charge, halting production and affecting local supply.
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Ee Loris
St. Louis
Manager Weir on the Track of the Express Robbery
In St Louis on October 29 manager Weir of Adams Express was summoned by telegram as detectives pursue the robber. Superintendent Damsel says they expect to catch the thief, with Fotheringham possibly confessing and a second conspirator soon in custody. The stolen sum is now stated to exceed $100,000.
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St. Louis
Weir
Adams Express Company
Damsel
Fotheringham
Times mocks Liberty statue dedication in curious festival
The Times editorial condemns the Statue of Liberty ceremony as a spiteful festival. It claims Britain’s jealousy of the United States and hostility toward France color the piece, calls Bartholdi an Alastian sculptor, and questions exporting liberty from France to America.
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M. Bartholdi
France
Rat
America
Philadelphia
Madison Square
New York
Congress
Liberty Island
William M. Evarts
Paris
United States
Lengt P L
Ieee
London
Times of
Shaler notes coast uplift pattern in New England
In the Atlantic Division Prof. Shaler reports that north flowing rivers show northward tilting of the coast with terraces, while south flowing rivers have marshy valleys and few terraces. He proposes that the shore tilt explains drainage changes and uplift of the coastline.
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Washineton
Atlantic Division
Shaler
New England
Treasury calls $10 million 3 percent 1882 bonds for December
The Secretary of the Treasury issued the 144th call for redemption, totaling $10,000,000 of 3 percent bonds from 1882. Principal and accrued interest will be paid at the Treasury in Washington on December 1, 1836, and interest will cease on that date.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury of the
United States
D. C
Arrival of Bulgarian Provisional Govt Emmy at Varna
Reports confirm the arrival of the Bulgarian Provisional Government Emmy at Varna while Russian gunboats are said to be present but deemed insignificant. The statement signals possible firm actions if needed to assert importance.
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Varna
Emmy
Bulgaria
Treasury inspector seizes Canadian barge for towing in port
Cxroaco October 29. U S Treasury Inspector McHale seized the Canadian steam barge Isaac May for towing the schooner Severn between Chicago and South Chicago. A foreign vessel towing another between two American ports is subject to a fifty cent penalty per ton on gross tonnage. The vessel was seized and will await Washington decision.
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Cxroaco
U. S. Treasury
McHale
Isaac May
Severn
Chicago
Washington
Crushed in the Cogs at Meadville Distillery
Thomas G. Ferguson a 27 year old millwright from Buffalo was instantly killed at Meadville Distillery this morning while setting up machinery. His mangled remains were found beneath cog wheels. no witness. He was unmarried.
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Merapville
Thomas G. Ferguson
Buffalo
Meadville
American Hanged in Victoria for 1885 Kootenay Mine Murder
Robert Evan Sproule, a U S citizen, was hanged at 8 10 this morning in Victoria B C for the June 1885 murder of Thomas Hamlin at the Kootenay Mines He mounted the scaffold calmly and made a brief speech denying the crime.
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Victoria
B. C
Robert Evan Sproule
United States
Thomas Hamlin
Kootenay
Three Trains in One Wreck at Gassett Station
At Gassett's Station Bellows Falls Vermont this morning a mixed freight and passenger train were rear ended by an extra freight train, and that one was struck by a regular freight train on a bridge. All three trains wrecked with no serious injuries though rolling stock damage is extensive.
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Bellows Falls
Gassett’s Station
Birdsall Brothers Sentenced for Murder in 19th Century Case
Monmounts IxLx October 29 William and Jacob Birdsall, convicted of the murder of Samuel Claybaugh a year earlier, were sentenced yesterday with William receiving fifteen years and Jacob one year in the penitentiary.
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Monmounts
IxLx
William and
Jacob Birdsall
Samuel Claybaugh
Regency of Bulgha refuses to raise siege at Sofia and Varia
Vrexxa reports that the Regency of Bulgha sent a communication to General Kaulbars stating they will not lift the state of siege at Sofia and Varia, despite his recommendation.
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Vrexxa
Bulgha
Kaulbars
Sofia
Varia
Smuggling Probe Ties War Ships Saratoga and Portsmouth
Washington reports the inquiry into smuggling goods on the U S war ships Saratoga and Portsmouth has been referred to the Treasury Solicitor for investigation.
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Washington
Saratoga
Portsmouth
Solicitor of
the Treasury
Business failures decline in week across nations
New York reports 215 business failures in the week ending Oct 29, with 186 in the United States and 19 in Canada. The tally reflects nationwide strain across sectors as frauds and closures pressure markets.
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New York
United States
Canada
Bartholdi Named Dakota Post Office
Washington October 29 The Post Office Department has named a new post office in Dakota Bartholdi. The designation marks a fresh toll of civic naming in the region.
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Bartholdi Post Office
Washington
Dakota
Bartholdi
Post-office Department
Tragedy as Forest Green House Burns. Five Children Die
In Forest Green Missouri a house owned by Frances Green burned last night. Five children perished in the flames while the mother was at church. The fire was caused by a lamp explosion.
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St. Louis
Frances Green
Forest Green
Irish claimant seeks share of Stewart estate in New York
Nicholas H. Torney of County Down Ireland arrives in New York claiming kinship to the late A. T. Stewart and intends to contest for a portion of the Stewart estate on behalf of his relatives, asserting he has ample proofs.
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New York
Nicholas H. Torney
County Down
Ireland
A. T. Stewart
Stewart
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