Political crisis in Quebec over Lt Governor Mercier
Sept 18 report from Quebec notes a major political crisis as Lt Governor Angers and Premier Mercier clash over charges connected to the Baudes Chaleurs affair. The government plans a royal commission to investigate, with opposition and public sentiment leaning into a decisive confrontation and potential ministerial changes.
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Mercier
Yrawa
Merrovernor
Gov. Angers
F. Que
Quebec
Ets
Jennier Mercier
Concord Fair Highlights and Race Results
The Concord Fair report lists events and outcomes as crowds observed several contests. Notable mentions include Col Harry Ke and a three mile heat won by McAlister with time toward the late afternoon. Bess claimed first in a money race, while spectators noted the event's financial settling of debts.
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State Chronicle
Nlc
Harry Ke
McAlis
MeAlister
Bess
Wilson Notes on School Opening and Tobacco Market
Special to State Chronicle from Wilson North Carolina September 18 reports the near death of an African American man named Hargrove was untrue and he is likely to survive. Prof Faust Wilson Graded School superintendent plans opening around October 15 highlighting schooling as a draw for new residents. The tobacco market shows about twenty buyers on the Wilson market with large orders and active purchases amid steady eastern competition.
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State Chronicle
Wison
N. C
Hargrove
Faust
Wilson Graded School
Wilson
Body Identified in Madison River Tragedy
In Winston, N C a decomposed body found in the Madison River was identified as Frank Brewer a white barber from Winston by his uncle. Brewer left town in August after a drunken episode and was last heard from near Mt Airy. John Johnson a Black barber was arrested and held on murder charges. Meanwhile US Geological Surveyors report a rich magnetic ore vein nine miles south of Mt Airy.
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Winston
N. C
As River
Madison
Frank Brewer
Brewer
Mt. Airy
John Johnson
United States Geological
Baseball scores from major league games listed by city
Scores from Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee Louisville St Louis and Columbus show outcomes across eight matchups with Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Baltimore Washington Athletic. Highlights include New York nine Chicago three and Philadelphia eleven Cincinnati six. Rainffected Columbus no game.
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Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Columbus
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Louisville
Washington
St. Louis
Athletic
Local Races Result In Fast Times At Gloucester Meet
At Gloucester New York on September 18 several races produced quick times. Lilian won the first two mile dash in 1 17 and then beat May Wynne in a $1 000 side bet in a 1 164. Other winners included La Tusca, Senorita and Leonaweli in various distances with times ranging from 57 to 1 55. Climax took 1 38 in 74 furlongs and Nod 1 33 in 7 furlongs.
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la Tusca
Senorita
Leonaweli
Palestine
May Wynne
Gloucester
N. Y
Climax
Disappointment
Chartreuse
Foschill
Calgary
Nod
Tax on National Banks Likely to Reach Supreme Court
A suit filed by Twin City National Bank of New Brighton, Minnesota challenges the 0.5 percent semiannual tax on national banks as unconstitutional. The case, served on Treasurer Nebeker, argues the tax originated in the Senate rather than the House, risking refunds for many banks and potentially over ten million dollars in past tax payments.
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District of Columbia
United States
Nebeker
Supreme Court
National Bank of
New Brighton
Senate
House of Representatives
Where is Jesse Holmes
A fatal accident at a Sept 18 practice shoot of Company G Putnam and Company E Willimantic third regiment C N G. John Peterson of Company G fired a rifle at comrades and killed Richard Babbington age 23 and fatally wounded William Malone. Peterson was arrested claiming he did not know the gun was loaded.
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Willmantic
Conn
Putnam
John Peterson
Richard Babbington
Babbington
Wm. Malone
Company E
Malone
Hang the Old Scamp. Norfork, Virginia Sept 18
A 63 year old African American man named Thomas Ferebee was arrested at Tanner's Creek in this county for assaulting a 13 year old colored girl. He was sent to the grand jury.
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Norfork
Thomas Ferebee
Tanner’s Creek
Behring Sea Seal Catch Disputed by Nations
United States and United Kingdom clash over seal catches in Behring Sea. British minister Pauncefote cites possible violation of the modus vivendi by the North American Commercial Co. Treasury Special Agent Williams reports excess beyond the 7,500 skins limit and forwards details to the State Department for London. The issue could end the accord.
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Julian Pauncefote
United States
Behring Sea
North American Commercial Co
Seal Islands
Commercial Co
Williams
Treasury Department
State Department
Foreign Office
London
Grand jury to halt McCarthy Warren fight in New Orleans
New Orleans reports the grand jury plans to stop the McCarthy Warren boxing match before the Olympic club next Tuesday night. Officials say state law allows gloves only for chartered clubs, but the jury aims to circumvent this. Police warned as the jury prepares its report and may call for a stoppage.
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New Orleans
Hains Hannegan Indignation Meeting Sparks Threats
After the Hains Hannegan indignation meeting in Hampton Virginia, jurors denounced prosecuting attorney Lipscomb and planned to attack him at Old Point. Mrs Lipscomb retrieved a gun at the Hygeia hotel and fired up the crowd, forcing them outside amid applauding onlookers.
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Hains Hannegan
Lipscomb
Old Point
Hygeia
Big Pile of Conscience Money Returned
Boston reports that on Tuesday attorney B L M Tower paid 18180 into State National Bank as conscience money. He does not know the donor, but it is believed to stem from an estate executor or a deathbed confession. A 1865 theft of about 3000 in gold is the lone clue the bank has to the provenance.
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Boston
B. L. M. Tower
Bell & Tower
State National Bank
Oklahoma Open to Settlers Proclamation Opens Eastern Territory
The president proclaimed the eastern Oklahoma territory open to public settlement at noon on Tuesday September 22. In Gurariz smoke rises as thousands of acres burn in the Cherokee strip amid fears of Boomer raids burning grasslands.
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Washington
D. C
Territory of
Oklahoma
Gurariz
Cherokee Strip
Kentucky Shooting Affair Prominent Desperado in Custody
Fred Jones a young local businessman shot Gillis Johnson in self defense after Johnson drew two revolvers. Jones fled but was later shot from behind by Jim Renfro, a noted desperado. The bullet traversed his back near the shoulder blade and out front. the wound is potentially fatal. Renfro is in custody and bail was denied by Judge Rhoever amid fears of further violence.
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Fred. Jones
Gillis Johnson
Johnson
Jones
Jim Renfro
Renfro
Rhoever
Platt and Hiscock Consider Cabinet Alliance
A Washington dispatch reports that Platt and Hiscock plan to pool efforts to place Belden in the cabinet, with Belden likely to receive the War Department. The note comes amid broader shifts ahead of the campaign.
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United Press
New York
Evening Post
Washington
Platt
Hiscock
Belden
War Department
Negro William Jordan to Die for Assault in Elizabeth City
Norfolk residents report William Jordan, held for safe keeping in Norfolk jail, has been convicted of assaulting a woman in Elizabeth City and is set to be hanged in Hampton next Friday.
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Norfolk
William Jordan
Elizabeth City
Hampton
Stabbing at Virginia revival shocks local church
In Norfoix Virginia on September 18 William Doziz stabbed George Cornick with an oyster knife during a revival service. Dozier was arrested and is in custody.
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United Press
Norfoix
William Doziz
George Cornick
Dozier
Violence and calamities across the nation Sept 18
Reports from Electric Sparks Eacre Pass Jacksonville Savannah and New York recount executions hangings famines and a rash of disasters. Executed Richard H Duncan in Eacre Pass. Albert Morea alias Grant Kitchen hanged in Savannah. Bank Tarley National resumes Oct 10 with gold securities. Floods wreck Mondège steamship. rail collision near Harryman kills two and wounds another.
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Albert Morea
Grant Kitchen
Kitchen
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