West Indian hurricane devastates Saint Vincent and landslides
A report from September 18 cites Alfred Keevil, U S consul at Marini, describing a West Indian hurricane that struck Saint Vincent on August 18. He notes 44 villages destroyed, nearly all trees uprooted, and a vast property loss with hundreds of lives lost. Morne Rouge and Fort de France areas suffer extensive damage.
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Grozholtz
Alfred B. Kee
United States
Marini J
Bee
St. Pierre
Keevil
Morne Rouge
Forte de France
Concord’s Fair A Success With Record Attendance
The Concord fair drew about 6,000 on its grounds as Governor Holt spoke to a large crowd. McAlister won the Tolling race for C P Vansry of Greensboro, while Concord took the bicycle race and floral hall displays impressed visitors. Harry Skinner scheduled to speak tomorrow with music by the Third Regiment Band of Newton.
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Yavial
Coxconn
N.C
Arctic Explorers Safe Despite Rumors of Disaster
Mrs Diebirick, mother of Lieut Peary's wife, reports a letter from the Arctic expedition claiming the party is not in distress. The crew is said to have a comfortable house and first class comforts, with Peary fully recovered from his leg injury. The letter notes plans to return in 1892 and mentions coal and other details, though much of the text is garbled.
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Diebirick
Peary
Daughter
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Wessey
Three Murder Suspects Held in Wilson Jail After Fatal Wound
Special to State Chronicle Wilson N C Sept 17 Quite early this morning two black men Andrew Borden and Charles Hargrove wrestled at the blacksmith shop Borden drew a knife and wounded Hargrove who died later The incident leaves three murder charges in Wilson jail one woman and two men among sixteen prisoners in the county jail with tobacco crop reports and Wilson as a winner
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Wilson
N. C
Andrew Borden
Chas. Hargrove
Chas
Battle
Hargrove
Borden
Unidentified Man Found Dead in Dan River
A body recovered from the Dan River near Manison North Carolina is not yet identified. The man carried a Mt Airy to Winston railroad ticket dated August 27 and a Walnut Cove detour, a bullet wound in the head and two barber tickets in his shirt pocket. He is believed to be the son of a missing Mr. Brewer of Winston.
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Winston
State Chronicle
Manison
N. C
Dan River
Walnut Cove
Brewer
Sudden Death in Winston Claims Mrs. Walker
Mrs. David Walker wife of a local printer collapsed and died this afternoon in Winston N C from heart disease. She was regarded as a good woman.
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Winston
State Chronicle
Winston, N. C
David Walker
Gloucester Track Race Results Summary
On September 17 at Gloucester multiple races were completed with various horses posting times. Adair won the first race 44 furlongs in 57 seconds, Whitewings led the second, A. O. N. won the third, Flam beau claimed the fourth in 56 seconds, and Belisarien won the fifth. Whitenose captured the sixth mile in 1.51, Major Dome won the next in 1.15, Kill deer took the 11-16 mile race in 1.48, Curt Gunn won the Algeria stakes in 1.15, Pessaria won the Fulton stakes in 2:09.2, Holmdel colt won the % mile in 1.03, and Busteed won the 2 mile in 1.154.
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Saenenest Flambeau
Belisarien
Whitenose
Major Dome
Killdeer
Curt Gunn
Pessaria
Holmdel
Busteed
On the Diamond Scores From Major League Games
Scores from multiple games across the league with teams such as Boston, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Columbus, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Louisville, Washington, and St Louis. Several games ended with clear victors and losers, including high scoring margins for Milwaukee and Columbus.
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Pittsburgh
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Chicago
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Milwaukee
Baltimore
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Washington
St Louis
St. Louis
Athletic
Louisiana Lottery Legislation at Issue in U S Supreme Court
Attorney General Miller files reply in Supreme Court to briefs by J L Rapier and Geo W Dupre attorneys for the Louisiana Lottery Company. The cases seek habeas corpus discharge for alleged violations of federal anti lottery laws, with Rapier and Dupre linked to mailings promoting the lottery and related letters. Miller argues constitutional challenges fail and notes revenues from the lottery as a public policy conflict.
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Gen. Miller
Supreme Court of the United States
J. L. Rapier
Geo. W. Dupre
Law Lottery Company
United States
Rapier
District Court
Southern District
Alabama
Dupree
Circuit Court
Louisiana
Miller
Louisiana Lottery Company
Louis XIV
George Washington
France
England
Unconstitutional Duties Questioned on Postal Punishment
The text argues that duties on officers not authorized by the constitution are immaterial. It claims the punishment for mailing unmailable matter is not dependent on post office duties and that each issue stands independently.
Polk Faces Tar and Feather Rumor in Wichita
United Press reports a Wichita confrontation where ex union soldiers planned to tar and feather Col. L. L. Polk but were stopped by police. Polk, head of the National Farmers' Alliance, denies the incident amid accusing veterans in Kansas and Missouri dispatches.
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New York
Wichita
Kansas
Col
L. L. Polk
Alliance
Polk
Salisbury N
Whence He Came Case Impacts U S Immigration Policy
Washington has a ruling by U S District Judge Swan stating a Chinaman deemed to come from Canada must be returned to Canada. Acting Secretary Spaulding ordered Detroit collectors to comply, overturning Treasury practice and challenging the phrase whence he came. The ruling applies to Judge Swan’s district but could create a potential loophole for entry from Canada and British Columbia.
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Spaulding
Detroit
Mich
Canada
U. S
Swan
Treasury Department
Department
United States
United States District Court
Attorney General
Treasury
Michigan
British Columbia
President appoints Hendricks New York customs collector
Washington announces Francis C. Hendricks of Syracuse appointed collector of customs at New York. He will replace Fassett who resigned when nominated by Republicans for governor. The appointment was made today on September 17.
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Washington
Francis C. Hendricks
Syracuse
New York
Mr. Fassett
Simmons Liver Regulator Promotion Note
A historical reminder notes Simmons Liver Regulator as a handy remedy, suggesting minimal medical visits with its use for general digestive relief. The line positions the product as a common, accessible aid.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Alliance men plan free coinage drive in next Congress
Washington Sept 17 Farmers Alliance claims fifty five members in the next House ready to back alliance measures. Four alliance senators Peffer Kyle Irby Vance. Sub Treasury plan discarded but a bill on similar lines will be pushed in both houses. Stanford land loan bill not to be acted on though related legislation may appear. Other measures will also be introduced.
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Washington
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Senate
Peffer
Kyle
Irby
Vance
Indignation Meeting Condemns Hains Verdict In Norfolk
In Norfolk Virginia a monster court house meeting drew about 800 people with 200 turned away. Delegations from Old Point Chesapeake City and New port News joined locals in denouncing the Hains verdict as not reflecting community sentiment. Arthur Segar presided and J M Cumming acted as secretary as speakers urged strong resolutions against the verdict.
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Hampton
Court House
Old Point
Chesapeake City
W. J. Weymorth
D. F. Cook
Mr. Lipscomb
Hains
Tragic duel on Sulphur Springs square ends in death
On September 17 in Sulphur Springs Texas Everett Moore editor of the Alliance Vindicator and E M Tate editor of the Hopkins county Echo dueled after a bitter newspaper feud over the Sub Treasury plan. Both exchanged gunfire Moore died hours later Tate was arrested. The public mood remains tense.
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Tex
Sulphur Springs
Everett Moore
Alliance Vindicator
E M. Tate
Hopkins County Echo
Sub-Treasury
Moore
Tate
Ohio Campaign Opened by Governor Campbell in Sidney
Governor James M. Campbell opened the Democratic campaign in Sidney Ohio asserting Republicans fear the tariff issue since McKinley’s nomination. He labeled Senator Sherman a false prophet and argued both parties split on tariffs while Democrats reject demonetization of silver.
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Columbus
Ohio
Campbell
Sidney
McKinley
Sherman
Mr. McKinley
Democratic
Kidnapped Child Found in Oregon Farm Home
Government detective W. C. Negus retrieved seven year old Harry C. Whitbeck from the Long family near Homestead after a six year search. The Whitbeck heir to Portland millionaire George W. Whitbeck was identified by a birth mark. A $5,000 reward goes to the detective who traced the boy.
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W. C. Negus
Portland
Oregon
Harry C. Whitbeck
George W. Whitbeck
Harry
Omaha
Homestead
Long
Whitbeck
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Oregon Towns
Several slight earthquakes were felt in Port Lane at about 8 35 last night with no damage. In Satem at 8 45 residents reported building shaking but no serious damage occurred.
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Oregon
Satem
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