Headlines from a Vexed Century Reported in Brief
A collage of curiosities and stray facts from 19th century press notes. Mentions Sarah Bernhardt in Bulgaria, Mrs. Cleveland, mushroom farms near Niles Michigan, and Parspin Guevy disputing ill health. London bus fares drop to a penny, rents fall in London, Galatea visit costs $10,000, and McNeewed reads in the dark at 100 years. Also notes Tu generalities on sun size, currency in circulation, and varied curiosities from politics to fashion and science.
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London
Henn
Newport
McNeweed
Anarchist Waller Escapes Crowd After Chicago Trial
Gottfried Waller, who testified against the Chicago Seven, narrowly escaped a mob in Chicago. After being followed from a saloon at 105 North Wells, he exchanged shots with the assailants, fled toward Chicago avenue, and was placed in a police cell for safety as officers dispersed the crowd. Details on injuries were not learned.
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Curiaco
Gottfried Waller
North Wells Street
Waller
Chicago Avenue
Lire
Schaack
Hundreds of Skeletons Found in Nice Church Bakery
Paris reports the old St. Dominic church in Nice now serves as a bakery for the French army. An examination uncovered over six hundred disordered skeletons in garrets, buried three or four centuries ago. Most bones are women. the Duchess of Savoy is believed among them. The remains were later buried in a local cemetery.
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Paris
Nice
St. Dominic
Savoy
Michigan duel ends in fatal shooting near cranberry marsh
Frank Hollister was jailed in Pontiac after fatally shooting Herman Van Staten following a neighborly dispute over a cranberry marsh. The two agreed to fight and met two miles from shore with Henry D. joining the disturbance. Hollister’s aim wounded Van Staten as Staten’s revolver failed to fire. Police investigate the incident.
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Pontiac, Mren
Frank Hollister
Pontiac
Herman van Staten
D Shore
van Staten Tire
Henry D
Hollister
van Staten
Bi Fisk
Staten
Marion Grimes Tensions Over Flag Dispute at Shelburn Harbor
The American fishing schooner Marion Grimes under Captain Landry faced a confrontation with Captain Quigley at Shelburn when detained for not reporting on entering the harbor. An armed boarding from the Terror led to a tense flag salute dispute, with the flag finally hauled down after resistance.
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Haifax
Marion Grimes
Landry
Shelburn
Quigley
Terror
Dry
Attempt to assassinate a Polish church priest at mass
PittspurGH reports Rev. Father Miskewitz pastor of the Polish Church endured a gunshot near his head as a bullet shattered a window after mass. The assailant fled, while factions inside the church add to recent tensions with Hussars.
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Pittspurgh
Father Miskewitz
Hussars
General Miles Reports on Geronimo Surrender
General Miles submits his report on Geronimo surrender. No conditions. cites past cases where removal sufficed. He argues removal benefits Arizona and that Apaches be treated like other Indians under similar circumstances.
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Washington
Miles
Geronimo
Arizona
Wheat yield report shows increased harvest for October
Washington reports from the Department of Agriculture indicate October yields for wheat across 37,000,000 acres averaging about 12.44 bushels per acre. The national crop is expected to rise by roughly 10,000,000 bushels compared with last year, though small variations may occur.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Railroad orders for freight cars surge nationwide
Philadelphia report notes Pennsylvania Railroad placed orders for two thousand freight cars, while Baltimore and Ohio Railway and Pittsburgh and Western also expanded equipment. The moves indicate a booming freight business and growing demand across major lines.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The
Pittsburgh and Western
Mrs Grant Receives $150000 Memoirs Payout
New York on October 11 Mrs General Grant received a check for 150000 dollars from the Grant Memoirs publishers. She has realized 350000 dollars so far from the project.
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New York
General Grant
Arms sales to Chinamen alarm California shoppers
The San Francisco Call reports white residents on the Pacific coast are alarmed by Chinese arming themselves. A Sacramento dealer sold seventeen repeating rifles to Chinese customers in a single day.
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Pacific Coast
Sacramento
Cal
San Francisco
Bread with Honey Symbol on Rosh Hashanah Eve
An old custom features bread with honey on the eve of Rosh Hashanah as a hopeful sign of a sweet year. The text links honey to kisses and a pure pose, reflecting traditional hopes in Jewish practice.
Plot to burn Vienna hatched in America and London
Vienna police reveal an anarchist conspiracy to burn the city with dynamite and forged documents. Seventeen conspirators, mostly Czechs and Germans, planned zealously with groups targeting Penzing Untermeidling Hetzendorf Meidling and Favoriten. Evidence includes bombs daggers dynamite fire bottles and disguises. An informer from Prague aided authorities and the plot reportedly originated abroad.
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Vienna
America
London
Penzing
Untermeidling
Hetzendorf
Meidling
Favoriten
Prague
Three Americas project outlined for Washington Expos
Washington awaits a grand plan to host three Americas events. A Constitutional Centennial in 1889, a World's Exposition in 1892, and a permanent Washington exposition housing the American Museum and American Art Gallery. The permanent displays would join the National Museum under Smithsonian management.
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Washington
Board of Promotion
United States
America
Americas
American Museum
American Art Gallery
Nationa Capital
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Grant Contends Dr Douglass Paid In Full
Colonel Fred Grant refutes a claim that General Grant left $5,000 to Dr. Douglass unpaid. He says the doctor’s bill was $7,000 and was paid in full with his receipt. a prior note reportedly urged Mrs. Grant to cover the excess to reach $5,000.
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New York
Fred Grant
General Grant
Dr. Douglass
Grant
Diphtheria Fears Spread From Logansport to Wanasu
In Wanasu Ixp a health warning describes diphtheria spreading from Logansport and Fulton County. Logansport reports a three month outbreak with about half mortality and six new cases daily. Towns fear wider spread amid reports of dead animals dumped into the river despite laws.
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Wanasu
Logansport
Fulton County
Pleuro Pneumonia Reports Across Several States
Washington October 10 The Commissioner of Agriculture reports pleuro pneumonia persists among cattle in and around New York City and in several New Jersey localities. It also affects some herds in Pennsylvania Delaware Baltimore City and county parts of Virginia and heavily in Chicago distilleries and other stables.
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WasuHinGton
Commissioner of Agriculture
New York City
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Baltimore City
Virginia
Chicago
Man Falls Into Boiling Vat at Chemical Works Tragedy
New York report says William Dunn, a chemical plant worker, sparked a fatal accident when lights failed and he fell into a scalding vat. He managed to escape and reached a hydrant but was overwhelmed by the burns and died shortly after, despite bystanders’ efforts.
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New York
Wm. Dunn
Chemical Works
Break for liberty at Chippewa County jail observed
Sault Ste Marie Mich Oct 10 The Chippewa County jail break occurred at 6 pm as officials served supper prisoners locked up the jailer and escaped probably crossing the border toward Canada per local reports
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Sault Ste Maxie
Mica
Chippewa County
Opium seized in tea shipment tied to Chung Yek & Co
San Francisco customs authorities confiscated a large opium haul valued at 20000 dollars, disguised as tea and shipped by Chung Yek and Company. The opium arrived on the Belgic last Thursday and was seized at the customs house.
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San Francisco
Chung Yek & Co
Drowning of Mrs George Henning Near Eel River Farm
Mrs George Henning, 23, living with her husband on a farm in Eel River Township Fort Wayne Indiana fell into an open well yesterday and drowned. She suffered epileptic fits and was near the well when taken. She leaves a husband and two children.
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Fort Wayne
George Henning
Eel River Township
General Kaul's Recall or Troop Request Demanded
St Petersburq Oct 10 General Kaul faces pressure to be recalled or supplied with troops after the widely admitted failure of his mission to the Czar. The outcome will shape further Russian strategic options.
Haddock Conspiracy Ties Arensdorf To Prohibition Minister Shooting
Sioux City Iowa Oct 8 Important developments unfold in the Haddock assassination case. Leavitt, arrested in Chicago, was taken to Kingsley to meet Attorney Wa He is expected Monday to begin testimony. Leavitt’s confession accuses foreman John Arensdorf of firing on Haddock after a confrontation near the Columbia House. Arensdorf, in Davenport for a Knights of Pythias meeting, is set to arrive tonight as conspirators are named and Leavitt vows to turn state evidence to avoid punishment.
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Petaluma Valley
British Columbia
Alaska
Wiex
John Adams
France
White House
Congress
Washington Post
Eldorado
Iowa
Pittsburgh
United States
Sioux City
Leavitt
Hill
John Arensdorf
Haddock
Water Street
Columbia House
John Arenstod
Edock
Arensdor
Arensdorf
Davenport
Knights of Pyth
Orgene
Avitt
Archist Plot Fails to Harm Emperor in Vienna
A Vienna plot to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph is uncovered after October 5 arrests. Authorities seized a large cache of explosives and disrupted the plan, while many suspects were detained and preachers fled to Germany amid the upheaval in the city.
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Loxpon
Thé. Chronicle
Paris
Vienna
Francis the
Germany
Land entries rise in Wyoming under General Land Office rules
Secretary Lamar reported that Wyoming land entries totaled 8 512 for fiscal 1886, up from 2 923 in 1884, with 1885 also higher. Desert land entries fell, but individual entries increased substantially, while immigration and settlement appeared checked by new regulations.
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Washington
Warren
Wyoming
General Land Office
Lamar
Treasury seeks opinion on oleomargarine tax scope
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury has asked the Attorney General whether the oleomargarine law taxes the ingredients used in manufacture, or only the finished product when sold. The ruling could significantly affect those dealing in oleomargarine.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Business failures total 190 nationwide this week
New York reporting Oct 8 notes 167 U S failures and 23 in Canada during the last seven days, totaling 190. The drop in New York and the East is light, with most losses in the Southern and Western States and Canada, roughly aligning with the six to seven week average.
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New York
United States
Canada
East
Sudden Death of Senator Pike in New Hampshire
Boston reports United States Senator Austin F. Pike died suddenly at Franklin Falls in New Hampshire on October 8. Pike, a long serving senator, passed away unexpectedly while on a brief visit to the town.
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Senator Pike
Boston
United States
Austin F. Pike
Franklin Falls
N. H
Eviction Clashes Attend Tromoroe Farmer Near Mill Town Mellbay
In Dusuin on October 8 a farmer Tromoroe faced eviction near Mill town Mellbay. An attacking crowd struck with stones injuring a driver whose car was severed by a thrown rock. Police arrested two assailants as the confrontation escalated.
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Dusuin
Tromoroe
Milltown-Mellbay
Dreco Quake Shakes Dreco Area Oct 8
An early week earthquake rattled the Dreco area with east to west tremors. No serious damage reported and no injuries noted as residents felt brief shaking this morning.
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Say
Dreco
Cat
Ex-Town Treasurer Josiah Carter Arrested in Embezzlement
In Pittsfield Mass on October 8 a report claimed ex-Town Treasurer Josiah Carter, a 70 year old carpet dealer who served twenty years, was arrested for embezzling town funds. The deficiency was said to total about $80,000.
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Pitts Field
Mass
Josiah Carter
Carter
Thirty Deaths From River Disaster in St Louis
The number of fatalities among the injured from the river disaster now reaches thirty. Among the dead is M. G. Eberer of Cincinnati, as reported from St Louis on October 8. The disaster continues to claim lives as rescue teams work.
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St. Louis
Jesse Mascotte
M. G. Eberer
Cincinnati
Fire roars through Bayard street factory trapping workers
A four story Bayard street factory fire sent workers onto the roof as flames cut escape routes. Eight firms housed inside. Samuel Paul’s employees escaped by the east stairs while others leapt to save themselves. Minnie Rogansky was fatally injured. Firemen and police rescued remaining workers as ladders were raised and the blaze subdued. No deaths found in the final search.
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New York
Bayard Street
Samuel Paul
E Employes
Minnie Rogansky
Paul J. Eee
Hyman Roberts
Arrest of a Theatrical Manager and Others Charged
Caicaco Oct. 7 H L Leavitt manager of the Standard Theater Sioux City has been indicted for conspiracy and complicity in the Haddock murder. D W Wood an attorney involved in detective work says Leavitt knows the conspiracy and will reveal details in court. Others were arrested or bonded as parties to the case.
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Caicaco
H. L. Leavitt
Standard Theater
Sioux City
George C. Haddock
D. W. Wood
Leavitt
Sioux
City
Haddock
Munchrath, Jr
Hennerman
John Arensdorff
Davenport
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Chicago Anarchists case ends with overruled new trial
In Curiaco on October 7 the motion for a new trial in the Chicago Anarchists case was overruled and the prisoners face sentencing tomorrow. Spies vowed to die proudly for justice while Neebe denounced the State's Attorney and his aides, launching a tirade against officials.
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Curiaco
Chicago
Dge
Oscar Neebe
Grinnell
Neebe
English Salvationist Murders Boy in Casville Case
In Cas tile Wyoming County on October 7 a murder occurred when Robert Van Brunt an English Salvation Army member shot Will Roy after confronting Eva Roy. The gunfire followed a dispute as Eva refused to go to bed. Van Brunt was overpowered by Will Roy’s brother and jailed by the town constable.
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Warsaw
N. Y
Castile
Wyoming County
Robert van Brunt
Salvation Army
van Brunt
Simon Roy
Will Roy
Eva
Yoon Roy
Roy
Utah Commission report argues military needed to curb Mormon polygamy
The Utah Commission, in its annual report to the Secretary of the Interior, contends only the military can eradicate the Mormon evil. It claims about 10,000 Mormons exist worldwide and polygamy is taught in schools and Sunday schools as a Divine right. In Salt Lake City, polygamous marriages were scarcely restrained last year, likely due to fear of disfranchisement and prison.
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Washington
Utah Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Salt Lake City
Irish Troops Riot at Aldershot Draft
In Loxton on October 7, Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers stationed at Aldershot rioted against a draft for Africa. A savage clash followed with several soldiers wounded. Forty-one rioters were arrested.
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Loxton
Royal Enniskillen Fusileers
Aldershot
Africa
Fice
Philadelphia Council Delays Move to Impeach Mayor Smith
Common council votes 50 to 25 to postpone appointing a committee to impeach Mayor Smith before the select council. The ruling factions expect the charges not to be reconsidered for now.
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Philadelphia
Common Council
Smith
Select Council
Mexican officer Rafael Pinale arrested in Larenpo for past desertion shooting
Rafael Pinale, a Mexican officer who shot across the river at a deserter on the Texan side seven or eight years ago, was arrested in Larenpo Texas today. He plans to plead non jurisdiction, claiming the act occurred while he was in Mexico.
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Larenpo
Tex
Rafael Pinale
Pinale
Mexico
Rumor of Altfrazna Plot to Kidnap King Milan
Reports from Loxpon on October 7 claim a conspiracy in Altfrazna to kidnap King Milan and compel abdication or death. Authorities advise caution as details are fragmented and unverified.
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Loxpon
Altfrazna
Milan
Escape of arson suspect James Smith in Missouri
James Smith, an arson suspect from Charleston, Missouri, escaped custody while being moved by Sheriff Huff aboard a train. The lurch of the Beeves line train caused the sheriff to fall, allowing Smith to open a window and jump free. A thorough search failed to locate him, with the escape occurring at about thirty miles per hour.
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St. Louis
James Smith
Charleston
Huff
Smith
Explosion Tears Through Lewiston Home Killing F J Twort
In Lewiston Maine on October 6 Rev J W Twort pastor of the Free Will Baptist Church was using a magic lantern with a rubber hydrogen apparatus. Contact with flame caused a terrific explosion blowing out a glass front stove and furniture. Four children sustained serious internal injuries.
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Lewiston
J. W. Twort
Free-Will Baptist Church
Ohio News Reel of Tragedy Crime and Industry
A wide roundup of incidents across Ohio highlights tragedies and crime from Marion to Canton. Among them Henry De Wour is badly mangled by a passing train near Marion. Henry Dickson is cut in two by a Springfield train. Benjamin Brinkel, 26, mutilates his hand in a Dayton butcher shop amid previous insanity. Other items note counterfeiters arrested in Cleveland, a postmaster in Kamms, and the Boston Steel Works boiler explosion in Canton. Also covered are rail, jail, and court notes, factory developments in Kamms and Port Clinton, and local civic chatter on elevations and electricity in Newark.
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Benj. Albert
Cincinnati
George Martin
Springfield
Cleveland
Kamms
Cuyahoga County
Oswald Kamm
Charles Dickson
Dayton
Ben T. Brinkel
East Fifth Street
Brinkel
Leo Villicen
Tracey Park
Portsmouth
Boston Steel Works
Canton
Ohio
Akron
Chicago
St. Louis
Senator Sherman
Mansfield
Geological Survey of
John W. Hogue
Bellefontaine
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
Martin Zent
Charles Rukenbrod
Carrollton
Central Insane Asylum
Columbus
Little Miami
J. A. Rukenbrod
Salem Republican
Newarkk
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Parsipont Guevy
Don Fritows
Baltimore
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Saremas
Prof. Proctor
Episcopal Church
M. Grevy
Abysinia
C. G. Butiaro
Kalamazoo
Mich
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Ore
Bel Plaine
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Somme
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Salem
Beecher
Gateshead
England
Prineville
Tut Presbyterian
Canandaigua
Ontario County
Annie Dear
Chicago Seven
Michigan
Three
Dr. Douglass’ Bill
Bolied
Kaulbars
Steelville
Fat Wallace
Logan
Anaes
Bestriends
California
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Ricamonp
National Assembly of Knights of Labor
Committee On
Order
General Assembly
Executive Board
Hamilton
Knights of the Order
Trade Unions of
Knights
Mr. Powderly
Master Workman
United Labor
Salvationist
Mayor Smith
King Milan
Henry de Wour
Marion
David Bailey
Sharon
Youngstown
George S. Hoffman
Albert Washington
Martin’s Ferry
Port Clinton
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Phipps
Franklin County
Opequon
Fisher’s Hill
Oe Creek
Seyepeemnet Field
Star Route
Chagrin Falls
Benton
Dueber Watch
Plainfield
Strate Temperance Congress
Standard Oil Company
Lima
Fostoria Fire Department
Napoleon
Little Miami Valley
Benjamin Stites
Columbia
Bert Guipper
William Glidden
Caldwell
Sergeant Dangerfield
U.S. A
Columbus Barracks
David Fockist
Leipsic
Cincinnati Grocers
Massillon
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