News Briefs: Crippled Senurz, Denver College Plan
Xan Wert Bulletin reports Senurz permanently crippled from a New York ice fall last winter. A women’s college modeled after Wellesley and Vassar will be established at Denver, California, as soon as possible. Pennsylvania Railroad abolishes white caps for conductors and brakemen after a men’s request. White topaz near Pike’s Peak valued nearly as shamond. A New York lapidary offered five hundred dollars for a stone and was refused.
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Can. Senurz
New York
Wellesley
Vassar
Denver
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pike's Peak
Actress Lana Jewett Falls From Opium's Grip
Miss Lana Jewett once the leading lady at Union Square theater in New York has become a wreck due to opium use, a dramatic decline in health and public standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Jewett
Union Square Theater
New York
Ranchman Jouan Garcia Barrera abducted across border
Texas ranchman Jouan Garcia Barrera was kidnapped by border outlaws who took him into Mexico and held him until his son paid a ransom of fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouan Garcia Barrera
Texas
Mexico
Mormon Church Dignitaries Proportion Similar to U S Officials
In Utah the church reports 400 Bishops 2,423 priests 2,947 teachers and 6,854 deacons indicating a sizable clerical to military leadership ratio. The data reflects a strong lay leadership structure within the Mormon Church parallel to national officer counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Navy
Utah
Residence of B H Warper Expensive Private Home
The Washington mansion of B H Warper is described as the finest private residence in the city. When completed and furnished it will cost over $400,000, featuring varied and costly marbles and described as a king's palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Warper
Washington
Late Governor Bartlett's Social Life and Unmarried Stance
The late Governor Bartlett of California enjoyed society and was affable to friends. He never married, explaining his high temper might harm a wife and thus he chose to remain single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
California
Historic medical dosing quoted by St Louis Democrat
A St Louis Democrat remark notes that only about one fifth of modern medicines match those prescribed ten years ago and claims no physician would again use doses common in 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ohe- Democrat
General Phil Sheridan on the real army of sixty million
Sheridan argues the true army is sixty million people, not the official forces, and that public satisfaction with it keeps complaints at bay. He emphasizes the legitimacy of popular support over formal military size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Sheridan
United States
Wisntree Shows Denser Church Life Despite Sunday Silence
The town of Wisntree defies a claim of no Sunday west of Chicago with empty streets yet full churches. Officials note room for fifteen thousand worshippers in a twenty three thousand population, and all seats appear in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisntree
Chicago
Crow Attack Traps Toronto Man In Corn Field
James Williamson of Toronto captured a live crow in his corn-field. While carrying it home he was mobbed by hundreds of crows. He fled, used a club, and finally hid in a shed where the birds kept him prisoner for over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williamson
Toronto
Ont
Million-dollar Presbyterian fund to aid ministers widows
An anonymous St Louis citizen contributes ten thousand dollars to a fund of a million dollars intended to empower the Board of Relief for ministers widows and orphans. The fund is expected to be completed at the centennial meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Presbyterians
Board of Relief For
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Missionary Returns With Indian Prince For Education
Dr. Perry, a medical missionary, brings a ten year old Indian prince to Indianapolis intending schooling. The child hates school, is homesick, and will be sent back home soon. He refuses to associate with colored boys, preferring whites.
Burglar Discovered Under Woman's Bed In St Louis
Mrs Jennie Waesster of St Louis found a man under her bed while reading old love letters. In her husband’s absence she notified an officer and the would be burglar was captured. Mrs Webster then swooned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Waesster
St. Louis
Webster
J M Bailey Stars in Domestic Tragedy of Wife and Duty
Once famed Danbury News wit J M Bailey is portrayed as an actor in a repetitive domestic tragedy. His wife’s insanity requires his constant care and attention, with him dressing her, styling her hair, and fulfilling every demand. His devotion is depicted as heroic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bailey
Danbury News
Old print shows Halifax guillotine use in history
An 18th century print reveals that Halifax England displayed the guillotine two centuries ago. The piece notes the maiden’s use in Scotland in the 1600s and earlier German executions, with origins and spread touching Naples Germany Persia and debate over Dr Guillotin’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Eng
Plymouth man wires vines to repel thieves with spark system
A Plymouth resident protects grapevines by wiring supports with insulated cross-pieces and an induction coil that delivers a heavy spark across an air gap. Six bichromate cells supply the power, with short wires hanging among the vines for a spark when a trespasser touches the vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Farmer James Firups Ends Stride in Quiet Tragedy
James Firups a 63 year old farmer and second wife husband left his home after midnight and walked to the railroad. He stood on the track with his arms at his sides and disappeared into the night, swallowing an apple before the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Firups
Fama
Alana Nat Fartyv
Miles An
National Agricultural Report Markets Hopes and Hurdles
The article notes the Agriculture Department’s estimate of a 1.5 billion bushel corn yield and a five percent rise in tobacco, with declines in cotton and potatoes. It also mentions seven day US business failures, land disposal concerns by Land Commissioner Sparks, and a cotton crop forecast of about 6.55 million bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Agricultural Department
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Maynard
United States
Sparks
Secretary of the Interior
Numerous fires and trials mark midmonth bustle in 19th century news
Locke & Jewett carriage works burned in Amesbury causing $125000 loss. O Connor family convicted in New York for robbery and assault, each jailed sixteen years. Bryn Mawr Hotel fire near Philadelphia. Judge Mannine, US minister to Mexico, dies in New York. Elmira youths arrested for burglary arson. American Bankers' Assoc to meet in Pittsburgh with nine thousand banks. Snow fall hits NY MA VT. Alesia passenger dies of cholera at Swinburne Island. Bailey nominated for Congress in NY's 19th district. Stafford National Bank closed after cashier embezzlement. Western Union reports 47,394,530 messages and $2,692,352 surplus. Kilpatrick remains shipped to West Point. Detroit beats St Louis 8-0 in world baseball. Bankers reelect Logan Murray president. Fishing schooner Thomas L Parr reported lost with fourteen crew. Dr David R Kerr dies in Pittsburgh. Fifth world series game Brooklyn beats Detroit 5-3. New York cholera scare debunked. Baltic cotton mill at Baltic Conn burns for $1.25 million.
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Locke & Jewett
Amesbury
Mass
O'Connor
Mary F. Harwood
New York
Cowing
State
GarrieLp
Mollie
England
London
Elmira
N. Y
American Bankers’ Association
Pittsburgh
Loren C. Murray
Massachusetts
Vermont
Alesia
Swinburne Island
John M. Bailey
Albany
Congress
Owme
R. §& Hicks
Stafford National Bank
Stafford Springs
Conn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Walker
Newark City
E. Walpole Warren
Church of the Holy Trinity
Logan C. Murray
Thomas L. Parr
Gloucester
David R. Kerr
United Presbyterian
Ager
Brooklyn
Louis
Detroit
Baltic
First Snow and Disasters Mark Weekend Across States
The 11th brought a fast moving storm across Wisconsin and Michigan. A Chicago & Atlantic wreck near Kents Indiana killed about fifteen. a Dundee family perished in the debris as coaches burned. Rail value in Illinois stood at 66,571,236 with a 3.5 million rise. A Niobrara collapse left 550000 in assets. Northwestern League closed with Oshkosh champions. Texas floods hit Brownsville while California fires claimed farms and timber.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
St. Louis
Detroit
Illinois
Chicago & Atlantic Road
Kents
Ind
Miller
Dundee
Niobrara Land and Cattle Company
East St. Louis
Georgia Central
Waynesboro
Nebraska
Onada
Thomas O'Day
Supreme Court
Chicago
Ottawa
Knights of Labor
Minneapolis
Michael Davitt
Dubla
Northwestern League
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Des Moines
St Paul
la Crosse
Duluth
Eau Claire
Rio Grande River
Texas
Brownsville
Mataimoras
Mitchell
California
Toledo
Wis Witerly
Liu Miles
Jackson, O
Kent Evans
James Win
St. Louis Browns
Detroits
Wisconsin State Anti-Prohibition Society
Texa
Multiple Early 1900s Disasters and Political Changes Reported
Reports from Starr County Texas to Tennessee recount lynching captures ransom demands, a devastating Ohio insane asylum fire killing six women and injuring others, and railroad leadership changes in Baltimore. Other items note salt discovery in Kansas, prairie fires in Minnesota, Weather Bureau setup in St Paul, Chicago police curbs on George Train, a Wisconsin burglary attack, a train collision in Missouri, Missouri Masons banning saloon business members, a balloon jump by Tuomas Baldwin, a lynching in Georgia, a Virginia Valley mill boiler explosion, reform platforms in Illinois, a deadly fire in Ohio, Memphis drowning, a new Chicago stock yards company, and a fatal fire in Canoling.
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Starr County
Tex
Ohio Asylum For
Newburg
Robert Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
Western Union Company
Hutchison, Kan
Lake Benton
Minn
Tennessee
Northwest
St Paul
Rocus
Chicago
George Francis Train
Springfield
Fond du Lac
Wis
William Koehne
Rock Creek
Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri
St. Louis
Tuomas BaLpwin
Quincy
Ili
Clarksville
Charles Edwards
William Echols
Centerville
W. Va
Tur National Industrial Reform Association
Ill
J.G. McCatt
William Flaughner
Cygnet
Memphis
Tenn
Ksowrton
Asylum For the Insane
Multinational Disasters and Political Shifts Recap
A string of 11th and 12th events includes Mexican smuggling sieges and storm damage near Mazatlan and Sinola with heavy losses feared. Riots in Plevna Russia kill 24 and wound 30. Quelito Mexico suffers total destruction from a southern coast storm. Cholera toll climbs in Italy. London author Dinah Mulock dies at 61. Mexico's deputies set term limits for the president. American missions operate Nile valley schools. Port Adelaide gold deposits reported. Paris Boulang er under 30-day arrest for insolence. Mexico City uncovers $149,000 in government forgeries. Monarch wreck claims crew.
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San Fernando
Mazatlan
Sobrante
Plevna
Russia
Mexico
Quelito
Sinola
England
Wales
Italy
George L. Clark
Dinah Maria Muloch
John Halifax
London
Mexican House of Deputies
Senate
Caldwell
Cairo
Egypt
Nile Valley
TurovGu
Willam O Brres
United Ireland
Dublin
League
Port Adelaide
Australia
J. W. Smith
State Department
Paris
Boulanger
Monarch
New York
Shocking shooting and regional incidents headline mixed crime news
Stephen W. Rawson, Chicago banker, likely fatally shot by stepson William Slaymaker outside Third Presbyterian Church as divorce troubles unfold. Elsewhere, Republicans nominate Warren Arnold for Congress in Rhode Island Second District. a train lecture on anarchists is canceled in Illinois. presidential party visits Memphis. a judge dies of heart paralysis. numerous fires, murders, and riots reported across the United States with substantial losses and fatalities.
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Stephen W. Rawson
Chicago
William Slaymaker
Third Presbyterian Church
Mr. Rawson
Thode Island
Warren A. Arnold
Congressin Grorve
Springfield
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
H. T. Blett
Speeeh
Nashville
Machais
Anexa
A. Davis
Syracuse
N. Y
Detroit
New York
Ernest Smith
el Paso
Tex
Park River
D. T
Gazette Office
Kenrrr Gaines
Dallas
Albert Williams
Bullets For A Banker Tragedy In Chicago Church Entrance
The Rawson affair ends in a fatal shooting as William R. Lee, 19, son of Mrs America Rawson, fires five bullets at Stephen W. Rawson, banker and church member, outside the Third Presbyterian Church. Rawson lies near death at his West Monroe Street home. Lee is jailed after surrendering to police.
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Stephen W. Rawson
Chicago
William R. Lee
Curiaco
Rawson
America Rawson
Third Presbyterian Church
West
Monroe Street
Presbyterian Church
America Lee
America Smith
New Orleans
Slaymaker
William Lee
William Slaymaker
Ohio
Charles Lee
Washington
Mr. Rawson
West Lake Street
Smith & Wesson
Young Lee
J. Ween
Robbers Murder Minister. One Lynched in West Virginia
Robbers entered Rev. Thomas Ryan s home in Wavtox West Virginia and killed him after taking several hundred dollars. A pursuit by officers and citizens led to a gunfight. one robber was killed and another captured and lynched. five attackers were wounded.
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West Virginia
Wavtox
W. Va
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Wanton
Deadly wreck near Kouts leaves ten dead
A Chicago and Atlantic passenger train was rear collided by a fast freight three miles west of Kovars Stavoy Indiana. Ten bodies were recovered and up to thirty injured as flames consumed the cars. Survivors recounted a harrowing scene and officials faced criticism over evacuation and inquest delays.
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Chicago & Atlantic
Kouts
Ind
Kovars Stavboy
Chiscago
State Ditch
Chicago
Palmer Station
Boone Grove
Perry
North Judson
Mister
Dundee
Herman
Stark County
McCooe
Huntington
Ohio
Leatherman
Parsons
Valparaiso
Hawkeye Evictions and Iowa Request for Aid
Iowa Attorney-General Baker appealed to U S Attorney General Garland for federal help to protect settlers from eviction on the St Paul and Sioux City railroad land grant while the land rights suit proceeds. The issue was sent to the Interior Department for action. Garland noted the matter was known a year ago but not yet ready for government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtneton
Baker
Iowa
Garland
St Paul
Sioux City Railroad
Cewts
Secretary of the Interior
Niobrara Land and Cattle Co Assignment Report
The Niobrara Land and Cattle Company of East St. Louis assigned to Judge Keefer of Belleville. Assets listed at 250000 with 25 to 50 percent realization. liabilities at 350000. Roundups show 39000 fat cattle valued at 1000000 a year ago. 9000 in June and September. Newman and Parr, stockholders, transferred the stock to Isaac H. Knox with a bonus to assume responsibility.
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St. Louis
Niobrara Land and Cattle Company
East St. Lows
Keefer
Belleville
Til
Newman & Parr
Stock Yards Bank
Isaac H. Knox
Death in the Flames at Northern Ohio Insane Asylum
Six inmates died and three were badly injured when a fire broke out during a weekly dance at the Northern Ohio Insane Asylum in Newburg. The blaze started in the laundry and spread to the chapel as staff and physicians heroically rescued many as the building burned, with property losses under 5,000.
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Cleveland
Northern
Ohio
Margaret Pitts
Jennie B. Hamm
Eveline Scribner
Charlotte Knowlton
Caroline Knowlton
Charlotte
Jane Black
Mary Ole
Indorsement and Crime Briefs From Around the Nation
The New York Herald backs Grant for Secretary of State as a vote winner for Republicans. In Minneapolis a post office robbery case unfolds with Bobby Adams testifying about the theft of stamps and conspirators. Missouri’s Pretler murder costs are addressed as funds for appeal may be lacking. Thad Pound named to inspect Western rail routes. Newport tests Atlantic searchlights for torpedo defense. Southeast Mexico endures storms harming Quelito and crops.
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New York “Herald
New York
the Herald
Grant
Fred Grant
Minneapolis
Minn
Bobby” Adams
Chicago
Joliet
John W. O'Connor
Billy Conners
Finucane
Adams
O'Connor
Maxwell
Washington
Supreme Court
Hugh Mortram Brooks
Missouri
Pretler
Land Commissioner Warns of Widespread Land Frauds and Reform Needs
Sparks reports massive misappropriations in public lands since 1885 with 370000 acres canceled for fraud and 1253 entries for fraud, urging a full reform of land laws. He calls for US citizen-only land rights, five year homestead requirements, and stronger enforcement with higher funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Wasume Ron
Secretary of the Interior
Tadian
Land Department
United States
Tum
Citzens
National Industrial Reform Party Concludes Springfield Convention
The Springfield Illinois convention reconvened at 10 am and adjourned after dinner to allow the resolutions committee to report. The final platform endorses issued money for bond redemption, postal banks, land homesteads, government control of telegraph and telephone, land taxation, foreign land ownership limits, voter protections, pensions, public homes, and universal local voter oversight, with arbitration and ratification by public vote. The group plans to meet again in February 1588 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
National Industrial Reform Party
Committee On Resolutions
National
Washington
Kouts Horror Verdict Blames Dispatcher and Engineer
Coroner Letherman in Indiana October 15 finds passenger train No 12 with a disabled engine and freight train No 48 speeding behind caused the disaster. He pins fault on Chicago and Atlantic railroad dispatcher for permitting the run and on Engineer Dorsey for driving at high speed through the foul. The verdict assigns responsibility to both the dispatcher and the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Vatravaiso
Ind
Oet
Letherman
Kouts
Chicago & Atlantic Road
Fou
Boulanger Suspended and Command Changes Warned
General Ferron orders Bou langer confined for thirty days with close arrest and assigns General Broyce to lead Boulangers corps during suspension Rumors say Bou langers resignation may follow as ministry reviews command status Also notes sugar trust capital plans and other late October dispatches with brief weather and incident mentions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferron
General Boulanger
Broyce
Boulanger
Presidential Journey Arrives in St Paul Aboard Torch Parade
The presidential party reached St Paul Minnesota after 5 p m with a La Crosse stop en route and brief pauses at Portage New Lisbon Sparta and Lake City. A torch light parade drew cheers at Bridge Square before a public reception at the Ryan Hotel. Mrs Cleveland greeted locals fondly before the tour continues to Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City and other southern and eastern stops en route to Washington by the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paun
Minn
Madison
la Crosse
Wis
Portage
New Lisbon
Sparta
Lake City
Ryan
Bridge Square
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Memphis
Tenn
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ala
Chattanooga
Nashville
Knoxville
Washington
Banquet for Cardinal Taschereau interrupted by riot in Toronto
A grand Rossin House banquet for Cardinal Taschereau was broken up by an Orangeman crowd. Thousands fought and stoned attendees as police clashed with rioters. several arrests were made, many prisoners freed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Cardinal Taschereau
Ont
Rossin House
Taschereau
Postal Service Reports Big Increase in Key Cities
A quarterly statement from the Third Assistant Postmaster-General shows the thirty largest post offices record overall gains over the prior year, with New York and Kansas City posting noted rises and Baltimore and Rochester showing declines. The report notes September quarter is the year’s dullest for postal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Rochester
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
New Orleans
Buffalo
Louisville
Milwaukee
Providence
Kansas City
Indianpolis
Albany
St. Paul
Hartford
Newark
Troy
Minneapolis
Syracuse
Toledo
Richmond
Secretary Lamar Likely Appointed to Supreme Court Seat
New York October 15 speculation says L Q C Lamar Secretary of the Interior has been chosen to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Woods death. Lamar has reportedly consented and preparations for a Senate nomination are under way. Valparaiso Indiana October 15 Judge Field orders grand jury to probe the Kents disaster next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Supreme Court
Justice Woods
Louisiana
L. Q C. Lamar
Senate
Valparaiso
Ind
F.C. Field
Grand Jury
Garrett Resigns as Baltimore & Ohio President
Robert Garrett resigns the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by letter and the board accepts. William F. Burns to serve as president until the annual meeting. Main stem dividend omitted while a 5 percent dividend for the Washington branch is declared. Telegraph lines sold to Western Union completes the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrimore
Robert Garrett
Wiliam F. Burns
Washington
Western Union
False Earthquake Rumor Waves Through Newsrooms
A false dispatch claimed an earthquake at Charleston interrupted telegraphs, traced to a fire instead, and caused early alarm before wires were reestablished. The tale originated with a telegraph operator, later debunked as misinformation from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlanta
Charleston
D. C
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the News of
T Foreign Intelligence
Iron Mountain
Ramapo
Green Bay
Tron Mountain
Mich
Kamara
Lere
Allatsburg
Watterson
Henry Watterson
James B. Beck
Sunday Argus
Lincoln
Lincoln Park
W. C. Goudy
Leonard Swett
Caramany
Chatsworth
Hawkeye
Niobrara Land and Cattle Company of
Hamilton
Wall
Board of Health
Tampa
Newmarket
Lord Rodney
Mhuamewood
Bendigo
Carlton
Northern Ohio
Koots
Bridget Malone
Westport
Ireland
O. Lindberg
Herman Miller
Spencerville
J. KR. Welch
Letheran
J. B. Parks
Hurlbut
Boone Grover
W. Jacobs
Cotton
Wahl
Gorade
J & P. Cotton
Parks
State Line Ditch Tank
John Dorsey
Crown Point
Hulberts
W. H. Willets
E. H. Mattis
John Kilfoyle
Fred Grant Indorsed
Thad C. Pound
Oregon
Newport
R. L
Atlantic
City
the Public Domain
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Industrial Reformers
George Praneis Train
Sugar Trust
John E. Searles
Havemeyer Sugar Refining Company
AU Danger Post
Mempwis
Kid” DeJarnette
J. A. Beavey
Joseph Josephs
Sam McGary
Great Britain
the Postal Service
Lamar
Interior
Vilas
Garrett Steps
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Bonebrake
Lincoln Journal
Stan Jimmy de Bruiser
Rogue’s
Axel Tell
Kane
Casar
Blaeder
Alaska
Arthur Westcoat
Atlantic City
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