Irish dynamite plot linked to London and Paris in 19th century
A correspondent reports a Dublin inspired conspiracy to use dynamite for Ireland’s independence. Three men planned powerful blasts in the House of Commons and the Tower, with Maar siblings and ex military figures tied to the plot. The dynamite was manufactured in France and shipped to England. Additional designs targeted British symbols abroad, including a plan to blow up the Prince of Wales in Paris.
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Ireland
House of Commons
Tower
Mezzereff
James Stephens
John Morrissy
County Carlow
Paris
France
England
Richard Bracken
Philadelphia
Bracken
Prince of Wales
Standish
Defender of the Outrages Put to Shame by Priest
In London on January 26 at Clonmel the National League branch heard Town Councilman Phelan defend Saturday outrages blaming England for Ireland's rights. He cried that dynamite attacks would continue, provoking a furious clash and his retirement. The Catholic priest denounced the dynamiters, urging that the outrages offend Ireland and God and moved the council to apologize and retract remarks.
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London
National League
Clonmel
Phelan
England
Irand
Ie Lawd
Ireland
Stepniak and Davitt on Irish outrages in England
Lexpor Jan 20 report quotes Stepniak arguing for quiet action to curb outrages and contrasts Russian Nihilist methods with American and Irish dynamiters. Michael Davitt discusses dynamite plots, Garda and secret police roles, and predicts harsher, more desperate acts. He cites Patrick Ford and O Donovan Rossa and urges challenging Dublin Castle and landlordism as England’s obstacle to Irish reform.
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Stepniak
Michael Davitt
Lexpor
London Times
England
Ireland
Lemion
London
America
Patrick Ford
O*donovan Rossa
Davitt
Rossa
Hhe
Dermott
Dublin Castle
Newspapers react to dynamite outrages across nations
The Pall Mall Gazette and The Standard urge calm and legal action after the dynamite outrages. Reports note under £10,000 in damage with no deaths and call for stronger police work. Other papers from Ireland and France condemn the violence and urge justice without broad revenge.
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Lennon
Pall.Mall
the Gazette
America
O’donovan Rossa
Russia
Germany
Standard
England
United States
Atlantic
Great Britain
The
Daily Telegraph
Bayard
O'Donovan Rossin
Patrick Ford
St. James Gazette
E Freeman
Ireland
Reyes
Journal Des Debats
Paris
France
Bas e Ball Matters Arrive for League Conference
Base Ball leaders including President Von der Ahe Jessmnan O Neill James Murrie and Al J Reach arrive in St. Louis to discuss admitting the St. Louis Union club to the League and American Association. Von der Ahe declines interview. a satisfactory agreement with Lucas is reported, with possible withdrawal of objections at tomorrow’s meeting.
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Prrrsarnia
Jax
Hele
von der Ahe
Jessmnan O’neill
St. Louis
James Murrie
New York
al J. Reach
Philadelphia
Heve
League and American Association
St. Louis Union Club
Vondy Ahe
Lucas
League
Alexander the Great Wept Over No More Worlds to Conquer
A testimonial states Mishler's Xerb Bitters conquer all diseases. G V Vandikirk of 206 North Fourth Street Philadelphia suffering chronic dyspepsia reports using three bottles of Herb Bitters led to complete cure and restored appetite.
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Alexander the Great
Mishler
G. V. Vandikirk
North Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Deaths and Paralyzing Illnesses Stir Indiana News
Noted judge R C Gregory and Hon George C Thacher die or fall ill as reports from Indiana and Illinois recount their deaths and a senator from Illinois struck by paralysis. The brief column Gleanings summarizes abrupt changes in public figures and health affecting state affairs.
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R. C. Gregory
George C. Thacher
Illinois
Death of Hon Robert C Gregory Lafayette Leading Citizen
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Jan 26 Hon Robert C Gregory died last night at nearly seventy five from an internal trouble. Born in Kentucky February 15 1811 he moved to Indiana in territorial days and became a prominent Lafayette lawyer. Elected to the Supreme Court bench in 1865 and renominated in 1870 he was a leading figure in the city for years, chief among its citizens and a major force in local enterprises. Funeral set for tomorrow forenoon.
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Robert C. Gregory
Lafayette
Indianapolis Journal
Kentucky
Indiana
Supreme Court
Judge Gregory
Death of Hon George C Thacher in Shelbyville
Hon George C Thacher died at his residence in Shelbyville at 2 this morning after a twelve day illness. Born October 17, 1839, he was a leading Democrat in southern Indiana, served in the Legislature, and held roles in local education and masons. He left an estate of $40,000 to his sister Mrs Toner. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 o'clock PM.
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George C. Thacher
Enchenavolie Journal
Shelbyville
Mr. Thacher
Side Toner
Washington, D. C
Thomas A. Hendricks
General Land Office
Rayhouse Block
Indiana
Democratic County Central Committee
Shelby
Hancock
Shelby County
Bartholomew
Toner
Niff Brothers Receiver Appointed in Indiana Case
Judge Kibbey of Wayne Circuit Court named Wilbern K. Bradbury receiver for Niff Brothers stock with a $30,000 bond. The firm claims stock on hand at about $10,000 though others peg it at at least $15,000. previously estimated near $20,000. Creditors hope to set aside a $7,000 mortgage to their mother, implying total liabilities under $19,000 with about $2,000 interest.
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Niff Brothers
Indianapolis Journal
Richstown
Kibbey
Wayne
Wilbern K. Bradbury
Niff Bross
Farmer dies in train collision at Reelsville
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GrEENCASTLE Jan 26 Henry J. Mace, a farmer, was killed near Reelsville when the New York express on the Vandalia road struck his sleigh. His son in law Latham, riding with him, narrowly escaped by tumbling from the sleigh as the train bore down.
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Reelsville
Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Henry J. Mace
New York Express
Vandalia
Latham
Local fires and crimes blot Columbus area notes
The residence of D. W. Lambert seven miles from Columbus was burned Saturday. Loss about 700 dollars, insured for half. A frame building at LaPorte owned by the German American Lite Association burned Saturday night. Loss about 600 dollars, insured for 400. Charles J. Fastlaken, deputy clerk of Shelby county, and Miss Emma Fromer of Greensburg wed yesterday at the bride’s home. George Bowbrick charged in a burglary at Rene’s saloon at Seymour, 8 dollars and a whiskey jug taken, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Burglars entered the post at Andrews, stole 20 dollars and postal notes. They later stole a horse and sleigh from Rev. Robinson. John Prather and George Hill jailed in Columbus on rape charges. victim Susan Davis, another girl Annie Cornin assaulted but escaped. A Paris Ky printer Hite injured, fell on icy pavement at Grand Hotel Vincennes, breaking his right thigh. Madison County politician Alex Montgomery frozen to death near Logansport after drunken wandering. George W. Phipps of Jeffersonville died from chloroform used by Dr. Bruner during hernia operation. Mrs. Perry Robinson of Muncie burned after clothing caught fire near an open grate. Miss Rooney helped remove burning garments, hands and arms burned.
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D. W. Lambert
Columbus
LaPorte
German American Lite Association
Charles J. Fastlaken
Shelby
Emma Fromer
Greensburg
George Bowbrick
Rene
Seymour
Andrews
Rev. Robinson
John Prather
George Hill
Susan Davis
Annie Cornin
Davis
Hite
Paris
Grand Hotel
Vincennes
Evansville
Alex. Montgomery
Madison County
Logansport
George W. Phipps
Jeffersonville
E. W. Bruner
Phipps
Muncie
Perry Robinson
Mary Rooney
Two Buildings Burned in Champaign Fire Special
About 3 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the business district destroying two buildings and damaging a third. The loss is about 2000 dollars with insurance probably 1400.
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Indianapolis Journal
Champaign
Painful Injury in Orange Township Logging Accident
Marshall January 26. T B Slusser of Orange township had a severe injury while loading a log onto a sled. The log slipped, crushed his right leg from foot to knee, breaking both bones and tearing a three inch gash. Recovery, if any, will take many months.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marshall
T. B. Slusser
Orange Township
Illness of Senator Bridges in Carrollton
Springfield January 26 State Senator Bridges Democrat was stricken with paralysis at his home in Carrollton this evening and is now in a local hospital with his condition not disclosed.
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Bridges
Springfield
Carrollton
Democrats may block senatorship vote by delaying House
The passage notes that if Mr. Jidge dies or remains absent, Democrats could thwart the United States senatorship vote by indefinitely delaying House organization or, if necessary, refusing to answer on roll call to prevent a quorum.
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Jidge
United States
House
No Quorum At General Assembly Session
In SPRINGYVLELD on Jan 26 Beth. hiniales convened but failed to reach a quorum. Members adjourned the session until tomorrow.
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Beth. Hiniales
General Assembly
Highland Condensed Milk Factory Planned
A condensed milk factory is planned for Highland. The report notes local excitement from Mormon elders preaching in Weldon, Argenta, and surrounding areas.
Telegraphic Brevities From A Far Flung 1890s Notebook
Reports from Milton North Carolina tell of R D Matlock fatally shooting Pinkney Phelps on Saturday and escaping into Virginia. Other items note the Aniken furnace property near Steubenville sold at sheriff sale for twelve thousand dollars, and ventures into new daily papers in New York with the Telegraph brand. Frank Moss of Forked River New Jersey died by his own hand after a quarrel and attack, with earlier injuries from a party brawl and two assailants to be tried next term.
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Pinkney Phelps
Milton
N. C
Virginia
Aniken
Steubenville
Et & New Daily
New York
Aily Telegraph
W. B. Nicholson
Louisville& Nashville Railroad
Birmingham
Ala
Frank Moss
Forked River
N.J
Bell Telephone Patent Voided In Canada Decision
The Minister of Agriculture voids the Bell telephone patent in Ottawa Ontario on January 26 for importing patented articles after twelve months from grant and failing to manufacture in Canada as required after two years. It also cites refusal to license willing buyers, hindering private and free use of the invention.
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Bell. Telephone
Canada
Otrawa
Ont
Minister of Agriculture
Bell Telephone
Extradition treaty talks stir Canada United States trade of criminals
Burrago New York January 26 A special from Ottawa reports that the next session will tackle broadening extradition treaty reach. Sir Alexander Campbell advocates free trade in criminals declaring a U S criminal is a Canadian problem and threat to Canada’s population.
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Burrago
N. Y
Courier
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Alexander Campbell
Avenged by Her Father in Tragic Encounter
On January 26 Louis Bachus fatally shot Theo Lay, a beer wagon driver, after claiming his fifteen year old daughter had been harmed and subjected to repeated mistreatment by Lay under promise of marriage. Bachus says he found Lay and urged marriage. Lay refused, insultingly asking what he would do.
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Louis Bachus
Theo. Lay
Bachus
Lay
Young Men’s Christian Association Marks 32nd Anniversary
New York on January 26 observed the thirty second anniversary of the Young Men’s Christian Association with sermons by noted clergy and lay leaders. Annual reports highlighted a flourishing organization as prominent and wealthy citizens attended the ceremonies.
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New York
Young Men's Christian Association
Frayed Trade as Customer Calls Out Imposter Drug Gist
A customer heckles a druggist who tried to palm off his own mixture when asked for Dr Bull's Cough. The druggist offered Bull's remedy instead but the exchange ends with the customer refusing the fake and the genuine Bull's product priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Skillful Billiard Match Ends With Schaefer Victory
In Cuzcago Jacob Schaefer and George Slosson played a high stakes twelve-inch balk-line match for 500 dollars at 800 points up. Slosson led early, then Schaefer surged ahead with deft rail play and open shotmaking, finishing strongly to win despite Slosson’s late challenges. The game featured lengthy innings, notable runs, and tense back-and-forth until Schaefer closed out in the fifty-fifth inning.
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Cuzcago
Jacob Schaefer
George F. Slesson
Central Music Wall
Slosson
Schaefer
Slossom
Gamg
Daily Weather Bulletin for Tennessee and Great Lakes
Weather bulletin from the War Department dated January 27 1885 reports warmer conditions and local snows across Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. Lower Lake Region shows local snows eastern portions with fair to slightly cooler weather elsewhere. Upper Lake Region notes partly cloudy skies with local snows and warmer trends. Upper Mississippi Valley forecasts warmer and partly cloudy with local snows and variable winds. Missouri Valley sees partly cloudy weather with local snows and winds shifting to northerly as barometer rises.
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Wak Department
Washington
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Observations From War Department Across Stations
War Department dispatch from Washington dated January 26 reports observations taken at the same moment across all stations. The brief notice notes synchronized data collection at 10.00 P.M. and emphasizes coordinated meteorological or military observations during the period.
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War Department
Washington
Indifferent Husband in Hoboken Elopement Case
Mrs. Frederick Reuhr of 116 Bloomfield street Hoboken disappeared with her two children last night. Frederick Walde man, a boarder, is also missing. He and Mrs. Reuhr were seen together during the night, leading to the belief they eloped. The husband, a stage carpenter in a Hoboken German theater, says he does not care if she returns.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frederick Reuhr
Bloomfield Street
Hoboken
Frederick Waldeman
Run on New Haven Savings Bank Persists in Conn
The New Haven Savings Bank faced a continued run on January 26 with lines of 75 to 200 people. Police kept order as about 300 accounts were closed and $100,000 paid out. Treasurer Tuttle stated the bank still holds ample funds and can provide needed money faster than distribution.
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New Haven Savings Bank
New Haven
Conn
Tuttle
Grant Relics Secured for Government in Vanderbilt Proposal
Mrs. Grant consents to Mr. Vanderbilt securing perpetual government possession of General Grant War relics and souvenirs from his around the world journey. The relics served as security for a $150,000 loan to Grant & Ward, aiding the Grant firm.
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Mr. Vanderbilt
General Grant
Island City Savings Bank Fails in Galveston Tragedy
In Galveston Texas the Island City Savings Bank fails after the suicide of Clinton G Wells president of the Galveston Cotton Exchange. The bank shows assets at about 70 cents on the dollar with over two thousand depositors mainly among the poorest, while the connected firm Wolston Wells & Victor suspends with liabilities exceeding 300000.
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Galveston
Tex
Clinton G. Wells
Galveston Cotton Exchange
Island City Savings Bank
Wells
Wolston, Wells & Victor
Wolston
Wolston, Wells & Vidtor
Texas
M. L. Asker
Bold but inartistic liar quoted in Legate letters
The St Louis Globe-Democrat quotes James F Legate calling a man a liar over money matters. Legate says in letters to Clarkson and Kerens that when he uses the word him he refers to a third person, not St John, and refuses to name that person. He asserts he got St John out of the state and implies leverage over him.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Mr. James
F. Legate
Clarkson
Kerens
St. John
Legate
Death by Own Action of Abram Spann in Detroit
Abram Spann, assistant city treasurer, died by his own hand early today in Detroit. He was found hanging at the Hops & Malt Bitters Company's store and was dead on discovery. Once employed by the firm, Spann was to be married tomorrow. despondency from illness is cited as the cause.
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Abram
Spann
Detroit
Mich
Abram Spann
Hops & Malt Bitters Company
Cheri
Prane Bation
Sherwood Concert Delights Plymouth Chamber Audience
The Sherwood concert drew a large cultured crowd as Wm H Sherwood appeared in full dress at the Miller piano. The 35 year old pianist, praised for Chopin and Bach studies, played from memory with refined tone and precise technique, notably Chopin Grande Polonaise Op 53 and Schumann Romanza. An informal reception followed at 3 pm at Matinee Musicale rooms, Plymouth Church.
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Sherwood
Wm. H. Sherwood
Grand Miller
Boston
Chopin
Bach
Schumann
Mr. Sherwood
Rubenstein
Matinee Musicale
Plymouth Church
Fire at Indiana Hospital for the Insane
A fire broke out at the Indiana Hospital for the Insane two miles west of the city around 2 15 am. It started in the engine and drying room and spread, with city engines and hospital extinguishing appliances responding to all wards. Report promises further details in a later edition.
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Insane Asylum
Journal
Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Embezzlement charge against William L Niebert arrest
William L Niebert was arrested around midnight by Captain Colbert and Sergeant Quigley on a telegram from the Olathe Kansas sheriff charging embezzlement. He is said to have withheld funds collected for his father, an insurance agent.
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William L. Niebert
Colbert
Quigley
Olathe
Kansas
Niebert
America's Pride Dr Barter 3ond promotes vigor and beauty
The notice touts Dr Barter 3ond as enhancing constitution, energy, and appearance, claiming it makes American men and women enviable for their health and vitality, appealing to Proud national pride.
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America
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