Strong Alliance Forms to Oppose Lottery in Louisiana
In New Orleans on August 7, farmers' alliance and anti-lottery Democrats form a joint alliance in Lafayette to nominate a state ticket. The alliance will name Adams for governor and split other statewide offices between the groups before submission to the Democratic State Convention.
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New Orleans
Farmers’ Alliance
Palmer
la Fayette
Farmers Alliance
Anti-Lottery League
Alliance
Thos. S. Adams
Ripper Attacks Woman in Whitechapel Again
In Whitechapel a 70 year old resident named Woolfe was attacked at dawn. Her throat was cut and she was stabbed in the body and arm. She lies dying as the assailant, possibly the notorious Jack the Ripper, escapes. A translator aided the foreign victim to recount the incident.
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Whitechapel
Ben
Jack the Ripper
Woolfe
Lightning Strikes Randleman House Wrecks Sides
A storm hit Randleman North Carolina August 7 damaging the home of William Low. A grown daughter was knocked senseless and two young girls in bed were unhurt. The mother was injured by ceiling debris and the family escaped with no serious harm. an old man in the house was not affected.
Charleston Earthquake Quiet Aftershocks Reported
Charleston witnesses described a Wednesday night tremor that caused little motion and no damage. The event sparked telegraphic inquiries from the North about an earthquake, but local Charleston observers noted such weak reminders have occurred since the 1886 quake and remain unalarming.
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Columbia
S. C
Charleston
North
Dunn's Trade Review: Prices Decline First Time This Year
United Press reports New York prices down four percent from a year ago, with continued cautious credit. Foreign imports in July fall ten percent while exports rise. U.S. and Canadian business failures total 231 for the week, down from prior weeks and year-ago levels.
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New York
U. S
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Ice Machine Company Assigns in Cincinnati
The Blymyer Ice Machine Company assigned at noon to Ed Worthington and Frederick Busse. Capital stock $600,000 with liabilities about $300,000. Failure traced to lack of ready money and funds tied up in unfilled contracts. It is expected the firm can pay dollar for dollar.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Blymyer Ice Machine Company
Ed, Worthington
Frederick Busse
Capital
Kaiser William Murder Claim Sparks Diplomatic Row
A French newspaper accuses the Kaiser of killing a lieutenant in a drunken orgy aboard the Hohenzollern. Berlin considers demanding apology and may revoke the French ambassador’s passport if not satisfied. The Kaiser has not been told. Russia’s Czar faced a similar accusation years ago.
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London
Berlin
Count von Munster
Paris
Whohenzollern
Caprivi
Frederick
Germany
Russia
Hohenzollern
Unfortunate Affair In Alabama Ends Fatal for Negro
In Brrumyecuam near Marion on August 7 Dr G B Crowe shot and killed Frank after an armed confrontation at a gate. Earlier Crowe had killed B F Glass at Brierfield weeks prior.
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Brrumyecuam
Ala
Marion
G. B. Crowe
Frank
Wilkerson
Public Building Site Mapped for Reidsville North East Corner
Treasury Agent recommends the North east corner of Morehead and Scales streets in Reidsville North Carolina as the site for a public building. Asking price listed at 3600 dollars. Picrsons, Pa. August 7 The Commercial Gazette endorses Blaine as 1892 presidential candidate in a double led editorial.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Morehead and
Scales Street
Reidsville
N. C
Picrssure
Commercial Gazette
Blaine
The Kaiser's Knee Creates Danger
Aug 7 dispatch from Kiel says Emperor William must stay at Kiel for a fortnight to treat a knee injury from a yacht accident. The report mutters fears that the ruler is in worse health and may be unable to review the Imperial Guard.
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Ca’ Berrix
Kiel
William
Hohenzollern
Where District Attorneys Are in Luck
United States District Attorneys are entitled to fees under Section 824 Revised Statutes when defending suits against the United States in their districts brought by importers under the customs administration act. Attorney General Miller announced the ruling.
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United Press
Washington
Miller
United States
Navy Cutter Bear Officer Plans Arctic Voyage Soon
Capt Healy of the revenue cutter Bear reports from Ounalaska on June 29 that he will depart for the Arctic Ocean on June 30. The comptroller of the currency appoints Timothy B Merrill as receiver of the First National Bank of Palatka Florida. Merrill is expected to assume duties around June 15.
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United Press
Washington
Healy
Bear
Treasury Department
Ounalaska
Arctic Ocean
Timothy B. Merrill
First National Bank of
Seven American Fishing Vessels Released by Britain
The State Department says the British Government released seven fishing vessels seized off Eastport Maine. The dispatch cites fog at seizure time and note the boats were fishing unintentionally in British waters.
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Washington
State Department
St. Stephens
N. B
Eastport
Maine
Duellists Die From Kentuckys Duel
Frankfort Kentucky August 7 John Estus and Thomas Long who fought a duel in this county on election day both died yesterday in unspecified circumstances following the duel their deaths end a violent dispute noted in local reports
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The
United Press
Frankfort
John Estus
Thomas Long
Wall Street Kings form union Pacific loan syndicate
In New York August 7 the Evening Sun reports a syndicate formed by Geo Gould Sage and Dillon with capitalists to manage Union Pacific loans for three years. Drexel Morgan & Co are among the houses involved and Gould contributes 5 million dollars while Sage adds 1 million. Union Pacific stock closed at 39 on heavy transactions.
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New York
Evening Sun
Pirates Down Giants in Pittsburg Stinging Shutout
At Saratoga Jerome Park and Brighton Beach events are noted. Baseball results list Pittsburgh beating New York and Boston losing to Chicago with batteries, umpires, and scores. Also Winston defeats Washington six to two with Wells hitting a home run and multiple races at Jerome Park and Winston.
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Lreacoe
Boston
Chicago
Hutchinson
Kittredge
Clarkson
Ganzell
McQuade
New York
Pittsburgh
John Ewing
Burrill
King
Fitzgerald
Griffith
Murphy
Meekin
Cahill
Kerins
Winston
N. C
Washington
Farrell
Sands
E. Wright
Jones
Bennett
Keefer
Wells
Lyston
Keafer
Leach
H. Wright
Flyers of the Turf at Saratoga August card
Weather fine and track good at Saratoga. Race results list St. Charles winning the 54 furlongs with Orinoco and Vir gin II in the placings. Little Mindh takes the 7 furlongs with Inferno and Redellow third. Driz ale wins the 54 furlongs with Tormentor and Maggie Beck following. Times shown for each race.
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Saratoca
N. Y
St. Charles
Orinoco
Virgin II
Little Mindh
Inferno
Redfellow
Drizale
Tormentor
Maggie Beck
Tobacco State Convention Adopts Harmonious Session in August
Moreneap North Carolina August 7 1891 President Joan S Locknant of Durham presides with vice presidents J R Gaski1 Tarboro R P Watkins Asheville and J P Taylor Henderson and G E Webb Winston as secretary and treasurer. The convention adjourned today after a harmonious session.
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Moreneap
N.C
Joan S. Locknant
Durham
J. R. Gaski1
Tarboro
R. P. Watkins
Asheville
J. P. Taylor
Henderson
G. E. Webb
Winston
Consolidation eyed for Winston and Salem post offices
News from Winston dated August 7 reports strong probability that the Winston and Salem post offices will consolidate under one management, with both cities obtaining free mail delivery. A separate item from Madison notes burglars tried to blow Apple & Nelson’s safe, failing to ignite the fuse. a $25 reward is offered for capture.
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Winston, N.C
Winston and Salem
The
Daily Sentinel
Madison
Apple & Nelson
We Can Advertise Lands in Europe
Acting Secretary Nettleton informs Mr. W. N. Raglan that Virginia land can be advertised in foreign countries to attract self supporting immigrants, as long as the catalogs do not promise employment upon arrival.
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Europe
Washington
Nettleton
W. N. Raglan
Petersburg
Virginia
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Saratosa
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Winstons Hailey
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