Wide world notes on rails costs and political furies
A selection of observations from the era notes the tiny 20 mile Persian rail network and the danger of overhead trolleys. It cites reactions to Casimir-Perier’s French presidency, birds as enemies of women and boys, book reviews by a London critic, and wheat and oats pricing in Baltimore. It also covers irrigation gains, US earnings by sector, foreign-born population shares, duelling in the Russian army, Carnot’s wife, a Manitoba gold bed discovery, dangerous mining in Australia, and critiques of modern legal pleading.
Kolb's Manifesto Assails Election Frauds in Alabama
A Birmingham meeting of Kolb leaders issues a direct attack on 1894 election frauds. The document alleges 34 107 fraudulent votes in fifteen black belt counties and calls for mass meetings August 23 1894 to affirm sovereign power. It condemns prior promises, urges law and order leagues, and names campaign officials to report after county gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolb
Birmingham
Alabama
Jeffersonian Democracy
People’s Party of Alabama
Associated Press
Oates
Black Belt
General Assembly
Sayers
R. F. Kolb
Law and Order Leagues
W. H. Skaggs
Ala
W. H. Staces
Central Campaign Committee
A. T. Goopwry
State Executive
World Dispatches Highlight Global Happenings
Highlights from around the world report five new cholera cases in Amsterdam and three more at Maastricht with one death at Barsingerhorn. St Louis heat reaches 105 F as drought damages corn. Coal miners in Frostburg to receive nine months’ rest after strike. A missing financier located in Houston and deemed possibly deranged. Tennessee Bar Association urges constitutional overhaul and code revision. Bank examiner closes Second National Bank in Altoona amid cashier misappropriation rumors. Grand jury in New Orleans indicts three in bribery linked to courthouse project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
Maastricht
Barsingerhorn
St. Joseph
Consolidated Coal Company
Frostburg
H. M. Bales
Houston
Tex
Southern Lumber Manuufacturers’ Association
Memphis
Tenn
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Misissippi
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
United States Bank
Miller
Second National Bank
Atoona
Gardner
Tennessee Bar Association
Tracy
Boardman & Platt
Jerico Manufacturing Company
United States Court For the Southern Circuit
John D. Vermilye
Holland Trust Company
Jelico Company
Trust
New Orleans
Grand Jury
William J. Kane
New Courthouse and Jail
Kane
Frank B. Whriffiley
P. B. Ligon
North Carolina
Raleigh
Supreme Court
United States
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Foundry
Foundry No. 1
Birmingham
Lookout Mountain
Seven Die As Rock Island Passenger Train Wrecks Near Lincoln
A northbound Rock Island passenger train derailed on a high bridge south of Lincoln Nebraska shortly after 10 PM Thursday killing seven people with five burned beyond recognition. Details are scarce due to the distance from the scene.
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Rock Island
Lincoln
Neb
Brave engineer thwarts train robbers at Kessler Indiana
Lake Shore express No 12 arriving Cleveland after a night journey from the west passed a stacked obstruction of ties and lumber on a siding at Kessler Indiana. Masked men fired shots as the engine dashed through the pile onto the main line. An express car carried a large sum of money. No one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Plains of Indiana
Kessler
Indiana
Earthquake-like mine collapse devastates Scranton Hampton vein
A major cave-in at the Diamond vein of the Hampton mine in Scranton pa Thursday afternoon affects eight acres and twenty eight houses with near total damage to several dwellings. Reported loss exceeds a quarter of a million dollars. Residents fled into the streets but no injuries are reported.
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Scranton
Hampton
Boycott Declared Off by Denver Railway Union Lodge
The Denver Colorado lodge of the American Railway union ends the Pullman boycott on the Union Pacific Central Pacific Denver and Gulf lines. Some strikers are rehired while the Santa Fe strike remains on as receivers reject all overtures from former employees.
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Denver, Col
Lodge
American Railway Union
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Denver
Gulf Roads
Santa Fe
Cholera in Galicia and other European reports
A Vienna dispatch notes cholera in sixteen Galicia districts with 126 new cases and 83 deaths over two days. Other items include firm failures in Worcester and Philadelphia, an Italian earthquake in Sicily, and legal actions against notable figures in France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Galicia
Henry E. Smith & Co
Worcester
Mass
Queen & Co
Philadelphia
John G. Gray
Rome
Central News Agency
London
Sicily
Lyons
Caserio Santo
Carnot
Court of Cassation
Paris
Casimir Perier
Zelmer & Co
Sixth Avenue
New York
Samuel Zelmer
Old War Echo Beat Reverberates With Marching Theme
A provocative juxtaposition of rallying phrases reflects shifting gendered war era chants. The remark contrasts the traditional marching cadence with a inversion implying women or marginalized groups stepping into assertive public roles. The quote evokes cultural reframe and social dialogue.
Trade Improves Across Cities in Bradstreet Weekly Report
Bradstreet's Weekly Review notes modest trade gains in San Francisco and interior markets with 29 cities showing higher July totals than last year, versus 18 in June. Wheat and corn advance on demand and drought fears, tea and wool show mixed demand, and Augusta and Atlanta report better order flow while southern cities hold cautious optimism for fall.
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Bradstreet
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Augusta
Atlanta
Wood
Kansas
Nebraska
Asia
China
Japan
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Providence
Memphis
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingher
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
Growth of the South trades report from The Tradesman
The Tradesman of Chattanooga reports a mixed but advancing industrial picture in the southern states. Lumber demand rises with prices. coal and iron outputs grow slowly. exile mills and new industries expand. Notable new enterprises include Monroe Electric Co of Key West and Corsicana Shippers Compress Co of Corsicana. multiple mills, factories, and a large Knoxville business block are listed along with planned waterworks and hotel projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casttanooga
Tenn
South
Monroe Electric Co
Key West
Frs
Railroad Compress Co
Birmngham
Ala
Fort Smith Compress Co
Toccoa
Louisburg
N. C
Cartersville
Paducah
Brown's Summit
Madison
Raleigh
N.C
Fort Worth
Tex
Louisvvll
Jackson
Siloam
New Orleans
Mobile
New Decatur
Lvington
Fla
Helena
Avk
Prdmont
Wheeling
W. Va
Pine
Trial Verdict in Cesario Case Paris Guilotine Sentenced
In Paris on Friday the jury found Santo Cesario guilty of assassinating President Carnot and premeditation. The judge sentenced Cesario to death by the guillotine after the brief deliberation and the Attorney General pressed for swift execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Cesario
Paris
Carnot
Cesario
Folchier
Strike Declared Off in Chicago Meeting
At a Chicago gathering the general strike committee of the American Railway Union voted to end the great national strike in Chicago. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Santa Fe locals will continue their strikes to pursue local grievances, believing they can secure a favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor
Brewery Workmen’s Union
Loest Knights of Labor
American Federation
Shanghai
China
Li Hung Chang
Japan
Cincinnati
Sheehan
Debs
Howard
Denver News
Joseph R. Wilson
el Paso
Tarsney
Missouri
Armstrong
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Calvin
Thomas
Washington
Moore
Chicago
General Strike Committee
The
American Railway Union
Chicago and Eastern
Santa Fe
Southern specials highlight daily progress and perils
A sweep of regional items from Texas cotton damage to bollworms, a Meridian arson trial, Pensacola storm destruction, Alabama currency schemes, Virginia Carolina rail traffic talks, Hallettsville political caucus and a North Carolina convention. Posts note Mississippi warrants probe, Tennessee bar meeting, and miners' wage debates.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Meridian
Miss
Belk
Scott
W. C. Schambers
Pensacola
Fla
Gulf
Alex Barlow
Washington Hudson
W. A. Haigley
Eufaula
Ala
Alabama
Columbia
8. C
Associated Railroads of
Virginia
The
Carolinas
Virginia Beach
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Japan Victoriously Expands Gains Across China War
Reports from Yokohama and Tokyo describe further Japanese victories over Chinese forces, Seikican taken with light losses, 500 Chinese killed in one engagement, and the enemy retreating toward Koshin. Japan seizes Yarhan as imperial edict allows Chinese residents to live peacefully. Rumors claim Japanese naval defeat. Britain and Russia fail to secure peace in Tientsin. China will pay indemnity but keeps sovereignty over Corea. Formosa lighthouses Amping and Takeo closed by Chinese government.
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Yokohama
Japan
Koshin
Yarhan
Tokio
Tien- Tsin
Great Britain
Russia
China
Corea
Amping
Takeo
Formosa
Serious Strike at Omaha Threatens Martial Law
A Omaha dispatch reports 1100 striking workers may trigger militia deployment to the packinghouse district with martial law possible if there is no improvement. The crisis is described as very serious as strikers operate freely.
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Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Packing House
Notorious outlaw Marcus De Luna killed by Mexican soldiers
Marcus De Luna, famed northern Mexico outlaw, was shot and killed by a detachment of Mexican soldiers pursuing him. He was wanted for multiple murders and crimes in Mexico and Texas and had a long Texas penitentiary term before his release.
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Marcus de Luna
Mexico
de Luna
Texas
Senate backs Atlanta world expo bill and court appointments
Washington notes report the senate passed a bill to promote a 1895 Atlanta world’s exposition with free entry for foreign exhibits and medals. It confirmed Amos M. Thayer and Henry B. Priest as federal judges. House adjourned amid tariff conferees’ impasse, leaving the fate of the tariff bill unresolved and tensions high between senate and house supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Atlanta
Amos M. Thayer
Missouri
Eighth Judicial District
Henry 8. Priest
House
Holman
China and Japan Prepare for War in Korea Front
Dispatches from Tien Tsin and Shanghai report China imposing a war tribute levy on provincial viceroys and mooting a foreign war loan while Chinese troops with European officers push toward the Corean frontier. Japan pours reinforcements to Corea using fast steamers, with fleets headed to Chemulpo and the north coast, and Japanese papers forbidden to publish military news.
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Tien Tsin
Central News
London
China
Manchuria
Corean
Commissariat
Shanghai
Yokohama
Nagasaki
Japan
Corea
Chemulpo
Gensan
Darling ton arrests spark whiskey riot case
A Columbia special reports twelve Darling ton citizens were arrested for participation in last spring's whiskey riot. State Detective Newbold led the arrests. Charges include murder of Constable Pepper against Charles McCullough L A Norment K D Lucas and Henry Appelt. Others were re arrested for shooting into a train carrying constables. Bond posted. preliminary hearing set for the 14th. Attorney general vows to push cases to end. Pullman Works restart brings 1,197 workers back. Eleven hundred are in shops and repair dept opens. freight Car shops remain closed. Democratic convention adjourns after ten days to July 30 in Paris and Texarkana. Deadlock persists after 4,785 ballots at Texarkana Ark. convention.
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Columbia
8. C
Darlington
Newbold
Charles McCullough
L. A. Norment
K. D. Lucas
Henry Appelt
Pepper
Hall of Congress Doings in the Nation’s Capitol
A historical record of House and Senate actions. The House non concurred in Senate amendments to the general deficiency bill and set a conference. It moved to return a conference report on the river and harbor bill and noted an error. Contested election matters and Hawaiian questions dominated debates. The Senate discussed taxation principles, and moves to study Dominion Coal Company inquiries. Executive sessions closed the day.
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House
Senate
Catchings
Mississippi
Paynter
Kentucky
Woodward
North Carolina
Williams Vs. Settle
Williams
Secretary of the Interior
Anadonda Reservation
Florida
United States
B. D. Greene
George B. Ward
Hawaiian Republic
Republican Party
Congress
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Davis
Mills
Chandler
Dominion Coal Company
Nova Scotia
Leathers
United States Mail
District of Columbia
Platt
Gray
COMMONWEALERS CAPTURED FOR VAGRANCY SENTENCED
A Washington dispatch reports eighty eight Coxeyites encamped at Highlands near Bladensburg Maryland were arrested for vagrancy by Baltimore police led by Sergeant Gilbert. They were taken to Hyattsville and shipped to Bridewell for three months hard labor. Leaders Marshall McKee and Christopher Columbus Jones received one year each. A Pittsburg dispatch notes revival of idle mills in Mahoning Valley and nearby towns resuming production after long closures.
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Washington
Baltimore
Gilbert
Bridewell
Marshall McKee
Christopher Columbus Jones
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Persia
Washington Star
Brooklyn Bridge
Mr. Casimir-Perier
Morton
Dr. Dale
Baltimore Sun
the Sun
India
Egypt
Europe
Minhall
Ohio
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
France
Manitoba
Rat Portage
Port Arthur
Canadian Pacific Railway
West Australia
New South, Wales
San Francisco Chronicle
Mojave
Coolgardie
Boston Advertiser
People OF
Jeffersonian Democratic Party
Jonny W. Pitts
People’s Party Executive Committee
Telegraphic News
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Hopper
Court of Assizes
Felix Fenon
War Office
Armand Matha
Philippe Ortiz
van Bertani
Cherriotte
Fall River
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Council Bluffs
James B. Weaver
Weaver
Southern
Hallettsville
Miles Crowley
Gresham
Lane
Burns
Secret Service Bureau
Hazen
VARI
Ous Departments
Pullman
Corliss
Texarkana
D. B. Culberson
Texarksun
Ark
Halls OF Congress
House and Senate
Tron Mills
Mahoning Valley
Coleman & Shields
Miles, O
Girard
Brown & Bonnell
Youngtown
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