Brutal Apache murder and Modoc peace notes emerge
Washington reports a brutal killing at the mountain reservation as Lt. Almy is murdered by Apache guards while arresting an Indian. Meacham, Modoc Peace Commissioner, arrives with full accounts of Canby’s death and Capt. Jack’s alleged role. Credit Mobilier cases near trial. England plans Geneva award payment with bonds. Piper Burns escapes on Blackwell’s Island pursuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jenides
Indian Bureau Oe
Mountain Reservation
BE. P. Smih
Coie der
Indian ‘Affaira
Jacob Almy
Fifth Cavalry
United States
Chair Maio
Igned
C. C. Larra
U. S
Meacham
Canby
Modoc
Canb
Thursda
Jack
Credit Mobilier
Attorney General’s ‘Office
Government Council
Treasury Department
London
England
Geneva
Yellow Fever Outbreak and Other City News
Reports from New York City recount a fatal yellow fever case involving F. Bacon, a waiter, with disinfection and quarantine measures ordered by Health Commissioners. Other items note a railroad ethics conference by business leaders, President Grant's West Point visit, Polaris rescue testimony, Lava Beds exploration, Horton the forger’s fugitive status, and General Sherman’s views on the McDougall issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak
City
F. . Bacon
New Orleans
Bavaria
Philadelphia
Farmers Bank suspension shocks Chicago sailors savings
The Farmers Bank at Clark and Lake suspended payment and closed its doors after losses trimmed deposits from sailors saving. Total assets not over 5000, to be covered by stockholders. Also notes on the Northwestern Interstate Industrial Exposition and two new Chicago post offices. Minor crime report and a Wells Street fire causing 18000 to 20000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers’ Bank
Clark and
Lake Streets
Bethel Home
Ite
North
Wells Street
C.c. Bolu & Conufacturers
Ite Cp
Fire destroys Cresco grain elevator and wheat stock
The Cresco Iowa grain elevator owned by Headley and Stee burned to the ground. The 30 000 bushels of wheat were destroyed and the loss is estimated between 60 000 and 60 000 dollars with 16 000 dollars insured. Officials suspect incendiary arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGmxcor
Cresco
Iowa
Headley & Stee
A Cowardly Attack In Payne Township
In Payne township Blackhawk county two farmers quarreled. Writh stabbed Rieber in the face with a four tined fork. A tine entered the right eye and teeth were knocked out. A blow inflicted a bad head wound. Writh and his hired man set their dog on Rieber, tearing clothing and scratching and biting his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Payne Township
Blackhawk County
Writh
Rieber
Pope Recovered After Illness in Rome
Thanksgiving services were held in churches across Rome last evening to thank the Almighty for the restoration to health of His Holiness the Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Death of Jos. C. Butler Aboard Fleetwood Near Maysville
Special to the Star reports the death of Jos. C. Butler a well known Cincinnati citizen on the steamer Fleetwood a few miles below Maysville Kentucky. He died last night about 10:30 while preparing to retire after a day free from complaints. Rheumatism of the heart is cited as the probable cause. He was en route to Virginia at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. C. Butler
The
Star
Maysville
Cincinnati
Virginia
Theodore Parker
Boston
Twenty-eighth Congregational Society
Parker Fraternity
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Baptist Church
North Tewkebury
E. BE. Thomas
Newton
Bro. Thomas
Lincoln
Rome
St Peter’s
Pappe-Guilo
Pope
Holy Father
Italy
Abe
Pekin
Tain
Whalen
Chas Hoon
Kalen
Third Street
Ludlow
Hoon
Ludlow Street
Ee Pr
Lawrenee
Iemedree
Ain
Horn
Johnny
McCarthy
Jim
Whaen
Udunnay
John Ryan
Whale
Secor
Sycamore Street
Hou
Daylor
Kiersten
Hoonia
Loveand
Campbell
Wm. Pugh
Edward Ryan
Marchant
Hezekiah
Tragic death by drowning in Cahokia Creek
Nicholas Liebland aged 45 died by self destruction yesterday morning in East St. Louis by drowning in Cahokia creek. He had threatened his wife with suicide amid intemperance. A firm at 322 Walnut street removed fixtures and his coffin crape was hung at the door as word spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Nicholas Liebland
East St. Louis
Cahokia Creek
Governor Signs Nicholson Death Warrant for August Execution
Baltimore dispatch reports Governor signs the death warrant for Joshua Nicholson setting August 1 for execution. Nicholson and Hallahan are to be hanged on the same scaffold after the warrant was read yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joshua Nicholson
Nicholson
Hallahan
Government back in Long Branch and rumored releases
The item notes the return of “The Government” to Long Branch and reports rumors that Satanta and Big Tree may soon be freed. It also lists various items including trials, funerals, accidents, and political notes from across the country with dates and places such as Alured Maine Memphis Colliersville Tenn New Caledonia and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris
Times
Washington Bays
Bey
K ‘Acelle
Igre
Polaria
Cisco
Long Branch
Satanta
Big Tree
Wagner
Isle of Shoals
Alured
Maine
Charleston
D. C
Boston
Wm. Ross
San Francisco
Toledo
John F. Tracy
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Memphis
Robert E. East
Colliersville
Tenn
Henri Rochefort
New Caledonia
Nicholas Lieblong
Catakin Creek
St. Louis
George E. Cartier
Montreal
Chas. Coreell
Little Rock
West Felgh
Sherman
Belknap
New York
Orr
Columbia Bank
Chatham
Village
N. Y
Davis
Jack
the Treasury
Department South
Albert
Eugene
Perry
Alban Prion
San Mateo
California
B. Whipple
Harvest Queen
Hambletonian
WH. Day
Fr. C. Day
Mr. Day
Pennsylvaia
Berger Cut
Midland Railroad
Grape Vines Pruning Advice for Fall or Spring
The guidance discusses pruning grape vines only in the fall and warns against spring cuts. If spring work is delayed, wait until leaves appear in autumn or the next season when the vine bleeds less. Summer pruning is discouraged unless autumn work was entirely neglected.
Religious notices and church moves across several states
The column lists Baptist and other church actions including Rev. W C Fletcher moving from Vandalia to Warren Maine and Rev W G Bower taking the pastorate at Camden Maine Second Baptist Church. It notes Jewish aid for a Washington Metropolitan Synagogue and a Yokohama native Christian Church anniversary in Japan. It covers Indian clergy in Bishop Sees, Vanderbilt University relocation in Knoxville and local calls to pastors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A Ng Ang
New Can Fine Baptist Church
Maine
Baptist Society of
Pottersville
N.H
Samuel Newhall
Vermont
Libby
Richhemond
Episcopalians
Vanderbilt University
New Southern Methodist College
Knoxville
Tenn
8. D. Donovan
North Sunderland
Mass
Brookline
Baptist Church
Yokohama
Japan
Hakodachi
Kamsecoatka
Local crime worsens with stabbing and shootings in city
In a series of violent incidents the city endures repeated cutting and stabbing, with a fatal incident reported near Engine Company No. 10 at Third and Lawrence. An intoxicated passenger named James Whalen caused trouble on the Third and Fourth street streetcar, fell from the front platform near Elm Street, and was later removed unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Third
Lawrence Streets
Fourth Street
Ludlow Street
James Whalen
Whalen
West End
Elm Street
Sabet Es
Thief and a Rascal Discuss Ice Theft Charge
A comical exchange shows a man claiming to be only taking cold while a passerby accuses him of stealing ice. The thief concedes the joke may imply theft, highlighting a playful, lighthearted scene.
Tax Levy Ordinance Debate At City Board
The Board of Aldermen debates passage of a city tax levy with three to four mills for various departments. Keck opposes high levies, fearing voter rejection, while estimates list levies for police, streets, lights, court, hospital, workhouse, and sewerage. The ordinance would take effect after the statutory waiting period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Alder
Board of Aldermen
Keck
Superior Court
Sub-Neacon James Gorden Featured in Chimney Corner
An upcoming Chimney Corner will include a portrait and life sketch of Sub-Neacon James Gorden. The item appears in Bis Fall Name by Chillico Binns, highlighting a marriage favorste hnomen referenced in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gorden
Chillico Binns
Ordinance Introduced To Regulate Crude Oil Storage
Aldermen discussed a proposed ordinance from Mr Brookfield to regulate storage of crude petroleum and related products within the city. It limits storage to 2000 gallons per site unless licensed, requires fireproof warehouses, and sets fines of ten dollars per offense plus costs with annual licenses issued by the Mayor. The measure was referred to the Law Committee for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Cincinnati
Itun
Board of Fire Engineers
Covington: Tax Penalty Looms After Fair and Local Trials
The St Marys Cathedral fair ends tonight with proceeds aiding the cathedral. Unpaid tax bills incur a 15 percent penalty. In court, Alex Maloney was convicted of stealing seven dollars from Alfred Deerine and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Nancy Johnson obtained a divorce from Andrew Johnson on grounds of abandonment and habitual drunkenness. William P. Jones, longtime educator in the county, died in Independence. Grand Jury returned indictments for false pretences, grand larceny, and nuisance. Wesleyan Female College graduates from Covington numbered four among eighteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Alex. Maloney
Alfred Deerine
Fifth Street
Nancy C. Johnson
Chancery Court
Andrew Johnson
William P. Jones
Independence
Mary Nairy
Sonn Harold
Masher
James L. Peuce
Wesleyan Female College
Cincinnati
Covington
Ma Hamilton
Aurelia Lindsay
Eliza Kennedy Havys
Kate Savage
Earhart Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Hamilton
Henry Earhart and his wife marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their Front Street home Thursday night. A large crowd gathered to wish the couple many more years together. An item notes Earhart helped start a rail project between Hamilton and Cincinnati. Also, Rev Lowder lies seriously ill with typhoid fever at his brother Mayor Lowder’s residence. Rev Starr to deliver baccalaureate sermon at Xema College commencement on the 22nd inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Earhart
Front Street
Mr. Earhart
Hamilton
Cincinnati
W.d. Lowder
Mayor Lowder
D. J. Starr
A. M
M. E. Church
Anpal
Xema College
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Adit
Area Aty
Court-Martiae
Davis Ris
Sherman Thike
Military Commission
Oregon Volunteers
Horton
J. H. Horton
Wall Street
Lancaster
Pinkerton
Pocove
Osgood & Co
Philadelphia & KR
Reading Railroad
Aes
Piper Burns
Blackwell’s Island
Piper
Clark
Burns
York City
Yaasergay
Mrs. Grant
Nellie Mies
Cook
Mise Borie
Philad ‘A
General Babcock
West Point
Beyle’s
Bancroft
Heave'arey
Ee Temurkavie
Chicago’s
Lem. Vail
Palmer House
New York Tribune
Medill
Anderson & Co
Walnut Street
Vineland
Lade County
Illinois
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