Law Wert Bulletin of Global Ties and Oddities
The bulletin notes cables linking Europe and America, cites Exper Fyans of the Shaker community at New Lebanon who has not eaten fish or meat for fifty-five years, mentions an Hebron township house storm event where electricity cured an invalid, and quotes Colonel Perkins of Norwich, Conn., predicting reaching a century with few dying at ninety nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exper Fyans
New Lebanon
Hebron Township
S. C
Inmate Cole YoungER Runs Small Paper at Stillwater
Cole YoungER once linked to the James boys is serving a life sentence in Stillwater Minnesota. He now operates a small local newspaper inside the penitentiary, continuing his activity in a constrained setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Younger
James Boys
Stillwater
Minn
Cactus Blooms After Earthquake Portent Rumor
A Ravrica woman reports her cactus bloomed only once, the night of the last earthquake. It has since formed buds again and she fears this may portend another quake. No scientific basis given. tale reflects local superstition surrounding seismic events.
Wilmington contractor visits Star writer to see piece author
A Wilmington contractor visited the Star office to see the writer of a recent piece. The attending surgeon expects the contractor will be back at work before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Star
Grorce Van Dyke Once A Woodsman To Lumber King
Grorce Van Dyke once a Goos County lumberman earning twenty dollars a month plus board now stands as a northern New Hampshire millionaire at age thirty six. The contrast highlights rapid rise from humble beginnings to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce van Dyke
New Hampshire
Goos County
Ten West Point cadets rejected for tobacco heart at Westfield
Twenty young men competed for the West Point cadetship at Westfield Massachusetts. Ten were rejected by the physician after testing for the tobacco heart caused by cigarette smoking. They were deemed unfit for West Point service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Westfield
Mass
Josefh Francis Moves to San Diego at Eighty Years
Josefh Francis, famed inventor of life saving apparatus and longtime New Jersey resident, has moved to San Diego California to live permanently. He is eighty years old and travels with his son, who is over fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefh Francis
New Jersey
San Diego
Cal
Mr. Francis
Home Rule Inevitable Says United Ireland Warns Landlords
United Ireland declares home rule inevitable and urges Irish landlords to adapt. It forecasts a home-rule House of Commons election in a few weeks and an Irish Parliament meeting in 1888, framing the political shift as unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ireland
Dublin
House of Commons
Juneau Ladies Take a Basin Ride Signal of Progress
The Alaska Free Press notes several Juneau ladies enjoying a buggy ride to the basin on Thursday as a sign of growing civilization in the far north. The paper predicts soon the screech of the locomotive and daily trains between Juneau and Port Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Free Press
Juneau
Here
Port Townsend
Country gentleman laments overeat(ing) buttering in city
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes a country gentleman who spent weeks in the city and jokes that he has eaten so much plee and buttering he cannot face an honest cow on his return home. The piece criticizes lax parental oversight of American youth and warns that neglect leads to trouble. Queen Margherita of Italy asks King Humbert if white muslin dresses suit her, and he remains silent until Paris sends six elegant dresses, a sign of his confidence in her beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter Ocean
Chicago
Hospanos
Margherita
Italy
Humbert
Paris
Bridgeport Lawyer Loses Weight Through Walking
A Bridgeport Conn lawyer known for a sedentary lifestyle and high fat intake shed 42 pounds in months by walking ten to twelve miles daily. Initially hard, the routine soon became easy and enjoyable, clearing his mind and proving walking a lasting fat remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Cincinnati Hero Boy Sails Through Waves To Save Girl
Denny Wilcox, ten, daughter of Dan Wilcox a local life-saver and oarsman on the Ohio, saved eight-year-old Lillie Reiner when their boat capsized by a steamer. He swam to her then with one hand ferried both to the Ohio shore amid heavy river swells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Denny Wilcox
Dan Wilcox
Ohio
Lillie Reiner
Denny
Lillie
Electric lanterns to replace mining safety lamps
Portable electric lamps, about three pounds with five candle power, ten hours of light, and two cents for ten hours, may substitute current lamps and even candles in mines. Dr Samuel Sexton in Science condemns boxing children’s ears as a vicious practice causing ear injuries and permanent deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miuny
Samuel Sexton
Sexton
Resolutions Condemn Policy and Call Council Meeting
The National Labor Council in Washington passed resolutions condemning the current financial policy of Secretary Fairchild and called for a National Council meeting on September 25. Treasury warrants for pensions totaled over 16 million dollars issued on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Council
Washington
Fairchild
National Counci
Treasury
Allen Rutherford
Samuel R. Franklin
New York
United States
Political Parties and Crime News Sweep The Nation
The Executive Committee of the American party calls for a Philadelphia convention on September 16 17 to perfect the organization with goals including immigration limits and temperance reform. Craven, former U S Navy, dies at Charlestown Navy Yard aged 79. National Reform meets in Syracuse October 4 to nominate a state ticket. Banks and firms collapse or suspend, including First National Bank Dansville and Groverstren Perit. Prohibitionists nominate candidates in Harrisburg and Syracuse with platforms opposing liquor and supporting labor, pensions, and woman suffrage. Various criminal cases, disasters, and notable events are reported across states, including lynchings, hangings, embargoes, and a shipwreck inquiry. A New York note references copper and stock broker failures, while a mastodon site is found in Indiana. Public notices about education funding, earthquakes, and a list of violent incidents are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Party
Philadelphia
Arar-Apwikat Craven
United States Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Tue National Reform Party of
New York
Syracuse
Krisstey, Toop & Co
First National Bank of
Dansville
N. Y
Jake Sharp
Potter
New York Supreme Court
Groverstren & Perit
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
S. B. Chase
Northampton County
Supreme Court
D. ©. Irish
Lawrence
Avery
Syracus
D. W. C. Huntington
Allegany County
R. G. Dun & Co
Tuer Lydia T. Crowel
Beverly
Mass
West and South News From Missouri and Nearby States
A Kentucky fire at Lawrenceburg destroyed a livery stable, four teen horses and twenty vehicles, and damaged business blocks. A Peoria to Evansville train near Salt Creek derailed by wreckers, no injuries. South Carolina rice crop ruined by Loop. planters face massive losses and potential winter hunger without aid. Mrs. Sanat Jackson died in Nashville aged 81. Nashville distilleries and mills were burned, losses around $100,000. Chicago hosted the first national meeting of colored masons. Norman Roberts’s defalcations near half a million dollars, with most stolen from Norman heirs. Iowa Republicans renominated Larrabee, Hull. Robinson for Supreme Judge. Sabin for Schools. Prohibition favored. tariff protection urged. immigration and civil service reforms discussed. Lightning killed two women and four children in Aiken County. Maryland Republicans nominated Walter B. Brooks for Governor. Prescott land office to open lands. emigrant-train collision injures fifteen, kills engineer. A comet sighted over Indianapolis. Youngstown quarry workers struck for higher pay. A cattle disease in Galesburg kills cows. researchers work to curb it. Col. G. C. Gravis dies in Topeka fire. Utes clash in Colorado. National Editorial Association to meet in Denver. Wool workers in Louisville resume work after a six-week lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Colored Baptist Church
Peoria, Decatur & Evansville
Salt Creek
South Carolina
Sanat Jackson
Andrew Jackson, Jr
White House
President Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Tue Standard Oil Works
Pearce'’s
Swan's Marine Works
Chicago
Norman Roberts
Baltimore
Norman
Tur Republicans
Iowa
Des Moines
Larrabee
Hull
Robinson
Storm Lake
Henry Sabin
Cleveland
Gladstone
Paunell
Ireland
Ant Noster
Allen Pool
Aiken County
D. C
Maryland
Republicans
Baltianore
Stth
Walter B. Brooks
Tne Register
United States
Lani Ofice
Prescom
A. T
Atlantic and Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Indianapolis
Youngstown
Galesburg
Ill
Bert
CoLoxnge
G.C. Gravis
Denver
Col
Louisville
Dominion Premier vows to halt Red River rail by British troops
A wide panorama of 19th century events is summarized. Sir John Macdonald declares the Red River Valley railway project would be stopped if British regulars were required. Other items note international incidents, deaths, disasters, political shocks, and a Westminster vote on the Irish Land League proclamation.
National League baseball standings and global brief items
Week ending 2th shows Detroit 56 wins, Chicago and New York 52, Philadelphia 62, Boston 44, Washington 37, Pittsburgh 6, Indianapolis 29. Decatur riot kills two whites and one black. Ute war ends in Colorado. Indians back on reservation. North Carolina floods damage crops. Earthquake shocks felt in Charleston Columbiaville Summerville and Augusta with no damage. San Francisco wheat corner toppled by Drisbach Rosenfeld failure for 1.5 million. Cuba’s Captain-General purifies public service. Havana under military guard. Jerseyville Illinois man George Goodrich, 21, dies by suicide over love. C A Percy tests life-boat at Niagara whirlpool. Western and Atlantic Pipe Lines formed in Pittsburgh. London hosts open air demo against Irish National League. Dr Josefa Parker to lecture in US. PYLrasus H. Sweet declines New York state engineer nomination. Cholera cases and deaths in Malta Messina Palermo Catania. Ten miles of Minn boat capsizing near Connors Point drowning. Clearing-house weekly US exchanges total 21,521,000 against prior week 86,500,876. down 3.0 percent from 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Decatur
Klile
Colorado
North Carolina
Charleston
Columbiaville
Summerville
Augusta
San Francisco
Messrs. Drisbach & Rosenfeld
Standard Oil Company
Western and Atlantic Pipe Lines
London
Irish National League
Josefa Parker
City
Toloa
Henry Wart Beecher
PyLrasus H. Sweet
United Labor
Italy
Malta
Messina
Palermo
Catania
Taker Hinlanders
Connor’s Point
Minn
United States
Boundary clash over Red River Valley line sparks Manitoban resistance
Widespread Manitoba crisis over the Red River Valley railway develops into a stalemate with Sir John Macdonald threatening federal disallowance and a potential bayonet deployment. Manitoba Premier Norquay and Mayor Walsh warn of armed resistance as Toronto and Winnipeg watch a growing conflict between provincial rights and federal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Macdonald
Red River Valley
Wrynrrea
Man
Donald A. Smith
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Red River Valley Road
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Dominion
United States
Toronto
Ont
Cooler Heads
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Norquay
Hamilton
India
Walsh
Sir John
Red River Valley Railway
John Norquay
Winnipeg Dispatches
St. Paul, Manitoba
American Bankers Meeting Topics Placed On Agenda
Subjects to be considered at the coming meeting of the American Bankers Association in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania August 24 include the silver question uniformity of bank checks proposed by the Chicago Bankers Club safety paper for all checks drafts plans for securing bank circulation apart from government bonds measures for protecting National bank depositors and a memorial to Congress urging an amendment to the Canadian treaty providing for extradition of defaulters and embezzlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrspance
American Bankers’ Association
Chicago Bankers’ Club
Congress
Dread Disease Strikes McDowell County West Virginia
A dispatch from Hinton reports McDowell County residents suffer a severe epidemic after a harsh drought. About 200 people have died in four weeks, with 100 sick at Dead House cave and thirty deaths. Business is halted as community members care for the ill and bury the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hinton
W. Va
McDowell County
Dead House
Trade dollars redeeming deadline nears in treasury notice
Washington reports that September 3 marks the final date to redeem trade dollars for standard dollars. After that, they will be accepted only as silver bullion. Officials estimate just over 7 million dollars in trade dollars were held, with about 7.5 million exchanged to date and roughly 500,000 believed imported from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Director of Mints
China
Gladstone Defends League Proclamation in Commons
Large crowd in Loxpox gathered to hear Gladstone attack Government action to proclaim the Land League as dangerous. He urged Parliament to urge that the Viceroy provide grounds for the proclamation and questioned the lack of information. He warned the policy risks further unrest in Ireland and urged a legal, not arbitrary, approach while praising Irish resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
League
Loxpox
Palace
Mr. Gladstone
Commons
Land League
Wellington
Peel
Catholic League
House
Ireland
National League
Mr. Balfour
William Harcourt
Balfour
Bradlaugh
England
Trevelyan
Liberal Party of
House of Commons
Rumors on Insanity of John Ruskin Startle New York
Rumors from London claim John Ruskin is insane and unable to continue his literary work. He reportedly shows distrust of friends, withdraws from society, and travels with unknown whereabouts amid financial decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
New York
London
England
Grovesteen and Pell Hit by Major Stock Exchange Failure
New York August 26 reports Grove steen and Pell have failed on the Stock Exchange. They owe 165000 on the Exchange and have outstanding loans with thirty banks totaling 1200000, giving total liabilities around 1365000. Assets are expected to fall 200000 to 400000 below that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley, Todd & Co
Broadway
New York
Grovesteen & Pell
The
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Painters Die After Scaffolding Collapses in Hartworp
G. H. Champlain and James Lawrence, painters on St. Peter's Church, fell to the street when the scaffolding gave way yesterday morning in Hartworp Conn. Both men were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartworp
Conn
G. H. Champlain
James Lawrence
St. Peter's Church
Ute Uprising Details Bloody Battle Between Kendalls and Colorow Braves
Denver reports Kendall’s clash with Utes near Wolf Creek and Spring Creek. One deputy killed, Lt Issom mortally wounded, four Indians killed, three wounded, plus several on both sides injured. Fort Duchesne troops halted further fighting as 1600 reinforcements loom. Rangely fortified. Governor Adams and General Crook urged to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kendall
Leslie
Wolf Creek
White River
Spring Creek
Fort Duchesne
Jack Ward
Issom
Ed Falts
Aspen Company
L. Stewart
Dick Catley
Leadville
Dr. Dumont
Meeker
Adams
Crook
Reardon
Hooper
Dendy
United States
Colorado
Revolt in Havana as Captain General Seizes Custom House
Reports from Key West dated August 29 describe Havana under military guard after Captain-General Marinin seized the custom house and arrested officials. Troops control streets and telegraph offices, with conflicts causing deaths and injuries as calls for order meet threats of a siege and a purge of public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Havana
Marinin
ISI
Reneval
Lavan
Madrid
Child Labor In New York State Report Highlights Illiteracy
State inspectors Franey and Connolly reveal an alarming level of child labor in factories. In Harmony Cotton Mills at Cohoes alone, over twelve hundred children under sixteen work, with widespread illiteracy and affidavits signed with across, depriving children of education. immigrant children from Europe are better informed than New York’s working youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franey and
Connolly
Harmony
Cohoes
Europe
Glenn bill shelved as Georgia legislature acts on co education
In Atlanta on August 29 the Georgia Legislature shelved the Glenn bill but passed a resolution stating that co education of the races violates the constitution. It directs the Governor to withhold an $8,000 appropriation to Atlanta University until assurances are given the funds will be used only for education of colored children. Reaction is mixed among groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AtlAnta
Glenn
Georgia
Atlanta University
Bald Knobbers Trial Opens Amid Anxious Ozark Crowds
In Ozark Mo on August 24 the Bald Knobbers trial opened with a crowded courthouse and a jail scene. Judge Hubbard told the grand jury to scrutinize regulator acts. A dramatic moment saw a sobbing wife plead for her imprisoned husband as a woman rallied onlookers. John Wilson then pleaded guilty to whipping Green Walker, the first such plea among about ninety five similar charges. Wilson, a Baptist preacher, faces the ongoing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovank
Ozark
Springfeld
Hubbard
Grand Jury
Christian County
William Stanley
John Wilson
Green Walker
Wilson
Mystery solved Miss Dodge shoots Colonel Babcock at Gardner
Miss Sarah Dodge of Gardner OL is believed to have fatally shot Colonel Walter Babcock of Chicago after a dispute over loans. Babcock, tied to a Chicago lumber firm, had borrowed over $8,000 from her. she was arrested, and she plans to narrate her account soon.
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Sarah Dodge
Gardner, OL
Colonel Babcock
Chicago
Garoyen
Walter Babcock
Babcock
Miss Dodge
Water Scarcity Kills Hundreds of Cattle in Texas
Reports from the Upper Pan Handle describe dire losses as cattle die daily from thirst. A syndicate employee cites about 500 head per day over the past twenty two days, with a large well collapse trapping and killing seventy three cattle. Windmills froze pumping water, reducing supply until new horsepower can be installed. rains in nearby counties fill surface waterholes though northward lines remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Tex
Syndicate
Lubbock
Hale
Borden
Why He Refused Judge Kelso Extradite Garza
Governor refuses to extradite Eagle Pass editor Garza sought by Mexican authorities on libel charges. Judge Kelso’s official opinion cites risk of death if Garza cooperates with Mexican officials and asserts the decision follows justice and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Garza
Austin
Tex
Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
Chief officer of cruiser Vigilant assaulted at Souris
In Souris P E I on a Saturday a large crowd of American fishermen mobbed the Vigilant officer as he awaited a storm. He was dragged behind the American Eagle pile of rubbish torn buttons and hands jeered and insulted. Acadia later removed the Vigilant and replaced her with the Critic. The officer deeply remorseful and cried like a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnaniottrtown
Vigilant
Souris
Acadia
Hcer
Washington County election case ends in acquittal
In Austin Texas on August 24 the United States District Court wrapped up the Washington County election cases with a not guilty verdict on the destruction of ballot boxes. Jurors disagreed on conspiracy and interference with election officers and will retry that count next term. The cases drew senate scrutiny last winter amid accusations of intimidation and republican officials leaving Washington County on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Washington County
United States District Court
Senate Committee
Washington
Brotherhood to Seek Modifications in Baseball Contracts
The Base Ball Players' Brotherhood, about ninety League players, will meet in New York on Sunday to push for contract changes. John M. Ward, president of the Brotherhood and New York club figure, has written to National League President Young but awaits a reply. Members unite with Ward in demanding contract modifications for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhood
John M. Ward
Young
National League
Ward
White Caps Order Woman From Home Over Marriage Plans
A New Albany telegram reports Mrs Jennie Dougherty a Crawford County widow and schoolteacher has been told by the White Caps to abandon her home. They accuse her of courting a younger man and threaten that he will gain a handsome allowance at twenty one, urging immediate departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New Albany
Jennie Dougherty
Crawford County
Savage Wreck with Mutiny and Savage Plunder
The British steamer Senegal of the British and African Company, carrying 168 people and cargo valued at 250000 dollars, wrecked on a Kru coast reef on June 2. Passengers were stranded, whites faced mob violence as natives looted decks, and Captain Brown defended the crew until rescued by a second steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senegal
British and African Company
Tahon
Kru
West Africa
Captain Brown
Brown
Springield
Mass
Man's Chemical Composition in Ordinary Weight
The article lists the thirteen elements in the human body with amounts and approximate gas volumes. Oxygen dominates at 97 pounds, hydrogen 15 pounds, nitrogen about 4 pounds, chlorine and fluorine small amounts. It notes solids like carbon 48 pounds, phosphorus, sulfur, and key metals calcium 8 pounds, potassium and sodium 2.5 ounces, iron 1.5 ounces, and remarks on countless chemical combinations. It also mentions pine needle derived oils and pine wool, Nebraska’s population near 800,000 per the Omaha World, and a British slang note about being "in the cart."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
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Law Wert Bulletin
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America
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Knights of Labor
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Omaha
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Kansas
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Minnesota
Cook County
Montpelier
Ind
White
H. 8. Whitney
Excelsior Academy
Lake Minnetonka
Mason Lester
Evenne Harmston
Greensboro
N. C
Axey Cherry
Richardson
Chattanooga
Samuel Chew
Mansfield
Douglas F. Carlin
Pierr
C. T
W. B. Eliett
Texas
Suwanee
Foreign Intelligence
William Olds
Brockville
Oot
Olds
Richmond
Lord Hartington
Lord Salisbury
North Pacific Ocean
St. Lawerence
City of
Falmouth
Eng
Ferdinand
Irish Land League
Wiker-Mareni
Austria
Frazian and
Stewart
Northwest Territory
Fort Chippenyan
McKenzie River
Viscount Doxeraine
Bristol
Chansel
Montreal Herald
Warronar Boundary
Manitoba & Northwestern
Allan Steamship Company
Portage la Prairie
Red River
Northern Pacific
Grand Trunk Lines
Upper North-Northwestern
Frazier
Fort Chippewyan
Little Red River
Minneapolis
H. 9. Whitney
Jay-Eye-See
Frereort
Jay- Eye-See
Colorow
Patal
New York State
Niagara
Burrato
Charles Percy
Suspension Bridge
Percy
Dresbach & Rosenfeld
Mackay
Flood
Nevada Bank
Rosenfeld
Fim
South
Nebraska
Omaha World
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