International Telegram Roundup Reports Shifting Alliances
News tells of Spanish mercantile houses canceling German orders and Spanish officers returning to regiments. It notes claims about Olivier Pain and Gordon, a French protest in London, a ruined Rhine yacht, and health updates on Emperor William and Gen. Grant. It also covers Bismarck urging protectionism, Hartington’s local self government plea, Afghan boundary talks, Austrian Turkish neutrality, Egypt policy hints, Herat governor inquiry, Spain and Caroline Islands, and cholera in Alessandria with Toulon outbreak details.
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London
el Mahdi
Olivier Pain
Africa
Pain
England
Cologne
William
Germany
Bismarck
Austria
Marquis of Hartington
Rosendale
Russia
Henry Drummond Wolfe
Porte
Egypt
Turkey
Spain
Caroline Island
Alessandria
Italy
Marseilles
Toulon
Widespread Labor Strikes and Economic Shifts Across Industries
The report from Washington notes Italy's wheat crop at twenty percent below average. Iron mills in the Mahoning Valley resume after signing the Amalgamated Association scale. Strikes and boycotts ripple through Gulf Colorado Santa Fe rail shops, Wabash Missouri Pacific lines, and Pennsylvania coal towns. Oil, railroad, and immigration trends show continued fluctuation. A Philadelphia dynamite incident is linked to insurance fraud, and Mormon converts sail aboard the Wisconsin. The Current Publishing Company faces an assignment while smallpox lingers in Montreal.
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State Department
Washington
Italy
Mahoning Valley
Amalgamated Association
Telegram
Treasury Department
Treasury
Galveston
Fort Worth
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Northwest
The
Knights of Labor
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Chicago
Coopers
Dajvenport
Iowa
Peoria
Ann Arbor
Mich
E. L. Cortell
New York
American Isthmus
United States
Wisconsin
Liverpool
Montreal
Adirondack sojourn and royal glimpses amid varied dispatches
A 16 year old boy and 15 year old girl from Waterbury disappeared seeking romance in the Adirondacks near Blue Mountain Lake. In Erie a 15 year old daughter of Lieut. Hanks attempted self harm while President Cleveland enjoys fishing and whist at Prospect House. Reports note deaths of several notable figures and broader notes from Winnipeg to Little Rock about officials and travel.
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Waterbury
Dr. Ward
Cleveland
Washington
Ward
Adirondacks
United States
Cowan
Pennsylvania
Greensburg
A. C. Edwards
Rockford
Ill
William H. Mallory
Indiana
Lafayette
Dr. Gallery
Kingston
Jamaica
Rochester
N. Y
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
John McCulough
Winnipeg
Riel
Eau Claire
Wis
Vilas
L. M. Vilas
Little Rock Ark
Garland
Horning Hill
German musician Henry Hahn commits suicide in Indianapolis
Henry Hahn, a well known 70 year old German musician, died by his own action in Indianapolis after throwing himself beneath a moving train. The report notes his silence on politics and mentions a separate Iowa case where H. Winchester, a traveling salesman, killed himself near Sheldon eighteen miles from town.
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Garland
Henry Hahn
Indianapolis
Sheldon
Iowa
H. H. Winchester
Democratic-Nominated Conrad Day for Treasurer of State
Day of Philadelphia secures Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Treasurer at Harrisburg as faction denounces the Vanderbilt Pennsylvania Railroad deal. The platform backs Cleveland and Pattison administration, tariff revision, and opposes sumptuary laws.
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Conrad B. Day
Philadelpha
Pennsylvania Democrats
Harrisburg
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cleveland
Pattison
Washington
Palmer
Bayard
Congress
National Commission For
Republican Party
Iowa
Hoadly
Ohio
Leonard
Judge Foraker
AAAS annual meeting and growing monument plans in 19th century notes
Reports cover the 34th AAAS meeting in Ann Arbor Michigan. Pennsylvania and other states consider erecting a Gen Grant monument in Galena Illinois. Joan Russell Young notes emigration from Canton via Hong Kong under British rule. McVicker's Chicago next week features Uncle Joshua Whitcomb by Denman Thompson with praise for its authenticity and humor. Serious charges arise in Alaska judiciary tests amid drunkenness and abuse. Keiley named minister to Vienna states no resignation and Bayard confirms no removal. The address before the American Sci-
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Ann Arbor
Mich
Pennsylvania
Gen. Grant
Galena
Ill
Joan Russell Young
China
United States
Canton
Hong Kong
America
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
Joshua Whitcomb
Denman Thompson
Alaska
Keiley
Vienna
Washington
Bayard
Sci
Storm Ravages Charleston and Coast Leave Over a Million in Losses
Charleston and coastal areas report a devastating storm causing extensive damage to wharves, private property, cotton presses, churches, railroads, and shipping. A revised death toll lists multiple wrecks including a passenger train plunge at Big Bayou Pierre, a Texas train wreck, and pilot boats lost off Beaufort. The total estimated losses reach 1.69 million with ongoing repair efforts and restored business capacity within days.
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Ashley River Bridge
Natchez, Miss
Big Bayou Pierre Bridge
McGregvor
Tex
Rome
Tenn
Peaufort
Charrestéh
Sullivan's Island
Vincennes
Ind
Gardner, Holmes & Co
East Sixty-first Street
New York
John Ennis
Yazoo City
Miss
Vinéon
Iowa
Phenix Lumber Company
Corry
Gustie Wilson
Cape Hatteras
Allen
Captain Crapo
Savannah
Crapo
Pennsylvania
Crime Highlights and Executions Across Several States
Reports include an armed attack on Craneeater post office in Gordon County Georgia causing $8000 loss. Philadelphian Charles Fields Sr. swindled $9500 in Atlantic City. Executions: John Waitman Duluth Minn for murder of Joseph Farrey. Charles Townsend Huntsville Ala for murder of Nathaniel Freeman. Samuel W. Collins Bowlir Green Mo for murder of Owen Utterbyck. Shelly Montgomery Talladega Ala for murder of Johnson Green. John Frank near Painesville Ohio robbed of $2500. John Dickerson former Pension Building chief arrested for flag theft. W E Booth Ironton Ohio suicide after failed killings. Geneva Ill double murder case advances.
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Gordon County
Georgia
Craneeater
Charles Fields
Philadelphia
Bunco
Atlantic City
John Waitman
Duluth
Minn
Joseph Farrey
Charles Townsend
Huntsville
Ala
Nathaniel Freeman
Samuel W. Collins
Bowlir
Green
Owen Utterbyck
Shelly Montgomery
Talladega
Johnson Green
W. E. Booth
Ironton
Ohio
Geneva
Ill
Officers Die in Line of Duty and Noted Arrests in Dakota
The officers fell while attempting to arrest three burglars at Mrs. Larrabée’s residence in Oakland California. Edward B. Grant killed Lily Crouser when she refused his marriage proposal and then killed himself. The Marquis de Mores was arrested at Mandan Dakota on an indictment for murder and granted a change of venue to Bismarck for trial.
August debt drop and census costs in the news
August public debt fell by 2 879 052 17. Postmasters changes 487 of 2 332 since Senate adjournment. Census funding debate and New Mexico and Florida returns noted. German, Spanish actions on Germany and Cuba topics, and a postal card redesign described.
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Ohio
Democratic State Executive Committee
Hoadley
Prohibition Committee
A. B. Leonard
United States
Senate
G. F. Rivney
W. B. Ripley
Lafayette
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Florida
Colorado
Dakota
Nebraska
Berlin
Germany
Carolines
France
Spain
Barcelona
Valencia
Hiram Goodwin
Kankakee
Illinois
Mapaid
Foster
Martin Archibald
Huntingdon
Canada
Mary Adams
Arrving
Danzig
Washington Post Office
Jefferson
U.S
A VICTIM OF BUNKO IN ATLANTIC CITY
Over 85 year old Charles Field Sr of Philadelphia was fleeced out of 9500 dollars by bunko men in Atlantic City. A convincing stranger invited him to inspect European pictures, then lured him into a swindle using a sweat-board style game and a forged check drawn on the Pennsylvani a National Bank. The men vanished after cashing the check in Philadelphia.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Field
Philadelphia
Bunko
Field
Penn National Bank
Europe
Mr. Field
Bunko Mfn
Pennsylvania National Bank
New Exposition Aims to Bind American Nations
New Orleans hosts the North Central and South American Exposition opening November 10, 1885, in the Cotton Centennial buildings. It seeks closer ties among Minnesota to Chili, showcasing hemispheric trade, resources, and manufactured goods to spur increased US participation.
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New Orleans
Americas
Minnesota
Chili
Mexico
Central America
South America
United States
Europe
Seeig
The Demented Tragedian McCullough in Bloomingdale Asylum
Reports say John McCullough is rapidly sinking in Bloomingdale asylum with paralysis and weakness. Dr. Nichols confirms the case is hopeless though he remains comparatively content and manages a routine with attendants. The piece notes his regretful history and lack of recovery. Also: The Castle of Buda will be rebuilt by Emperor Francis Joseph at a cost of 3,250,000 dollars.
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New York
John McCullough
Bloomingdale Asylum
Nichols
McCullough
Mr. McCullough Endeagors
Buda
Francis Joseph
Death shocks Ohio man who believed himself a cannovenarian
An elderly Ohioan died after a severe shock upon learning he was not eighty but ninety years old as he had thought. The incident underscores a tragic case of mistaken age belief and its fatal impact on a man formerly convinced of his youthful status.
Pure-Blooded Siesta at Louisville Captures Attention
A pure-blooded siesta at Louisville draws interest for its blue eyes and rarity. BayouxE Island is noted for having the highest population density among all states.
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Louisville
Bayouxe Island
States
New Ohio Postmasters Named Across Numerous Towns
A list of newly appointed postmasters in Ohio includes George Keen at Chile, Susan Archer at Euphemia, J. W. Phillis at Okeana, George Bargett at College Corner, George W. Bruto at Somerville, John P. Frost at Ross, Harry B. Miller at New Paris, John Rosilius at West Alexander, Barney Seibert at blonroe, Joseph B. Hopkins at Amelia, George W. Crosby at Hedgey, John C. Robinson at Mifflin, Marvin C. Wicoff at Mason, W. R. Goodwin at Pleasant Plain, and many others across the state.
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Ohio
Chile
George A Keen
Euphemia
Susan Archer' Okeana
J. W. Phillis
College Corner
George Bargett
Somerville
George W. Bruto
Ross
John P. Frost
New Paris
Harry B. Miller
West Alexander
John Rosilius
Blonroe
Barney Seibert
Amelia
Joseph B. Hopkins
Hedgey
George W. Crosby
Mifflin
John C. Robinson
Neville
John G. Fisher
Mason
Marvin C. Wicoff
Pleasant Plain
W. R. Goodwin
Harvesburg
W. A. Murritt
Butterville
F.P. Ball
South Lebanon
Wiley
Springborough
George Durmbacher
Sandyville
George Nexon
New Quoncord
T. Storer
Bakersville
Valentine E. Bahner
Cedartun
James E. Burns
Whittle
Point Pleasant
Maria Arntcort
Mulbérry
Charles J. Leming
Higginsport
Thomas J. Dugan
Craton
John F. Granweiler
Lewis Center
Andrew den Orest
Kingston
Benjamin P. Ashbury
Kelley’s Mills
Robert Martin
Doherty
James Taggart
Clintonvill
E. W. Pegg
Dixon
Thomas C. Cullen
Peerleas
John E. Wells
Liam
Death of a Millionaire Joseph Perkins
Joseph Perkins the renowned philanthropist died in Saratoga New York last week. Born in Warren Ohio he was son of General Simon Perkins and rose to presidency of what is now the National Bank of Commerce in Cleveland. His fortune exceeded 3.4 million with over 1 million given to public charities and he founded the Protestant Orphan Asylum. He served on the State Board of Charities and supported many Ohio and national institutions.
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Joseph Perkins
Saratoga
New York
Warren
Ohio
Simon Perkins
Min
Joseph
Cleveland
National Bank of Commerce
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Industrial Home
State Board of Charities
Ancient Terrapin and Traveling Officers Highlight Ohio News
William McKinley’s descendants find a carved stone terrapin shell bearing J C Tracy’s name, carved by Tracy before dying in the Civil War at Clarksburg. Ohio division of the Travelers Protective Association forms in Toledo with officers C T McBain as president and C L Flagg as secretary and treasurer. visitors include national association leaders from Indianapolis and Philadelphia.
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William McKinley
Barnesville
J. C. Tracy
J.C. Tracy
Third
Ohio Regiment
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Hamilton Tracy
Mr. Tracy
Ohio
Travelers’ Protective Association of the United States
Toledo
C. T. McBain
A. L. Flack
Tiffin
Secreary
C. L. Flagg
Columbus
H. A. Weeman
J. H. McKinstry
Cleveland
J. F. Filler
Cincinnati
E. E. Ensign
O. P. Pindell
J. L. Stone
National Association
F. A. Hoyt
Indianapolis
W. J. Hayes
Philadelphia
Fatal Overdose Sends Logan Doctor to Early Grave
Dr. C. E. Steinger a leading Logan physician died at home after requesting morphine to ease a painful illness. His wife, reading beside him, handed him the bottle and resumed reading as he fell asleep. She summoned help when his snoring ceased, but he had already died.
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C. E. Steinger
Logan
Slick banking scam at Merchants and Farmers Bank
Isaac Johnson cashing a $130 check at the Merchants and Farmers Bank in Washington Court House was targeted by a con man who rushed in and demanded change. While the teller handled the ten dollar bill, the stranger feigned a request for change and slipped away with $30 he had touched from Johnson’s stack of ten dollar bills.
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Isaac Johnson
Merchants’ and Farmers’ Bank
Washington Court House
Banko
Johnson
Land
Judge Foraker's Appointments List
Judge Foraker announces appointments in various cities with dates from September 3 to September 12. The schedule includes Nelsonville Chillicothe Marietta Beverly Bellaire Cambridge Mount Gilead Marion and Marysville across consecutive days.
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Foraker
Jackson
Nelsonville
Chillicothe
Marietta
Beverly
Bellaire
Cambridge
Mount Gilead
Marion
Marysville
Soldiers' Monument Plans by Caldwell Group
General Robinson issued a certificate of incorporation to Private Dalzell and others to build a three story soldiers' monument hall at Caldwell with a memorial window for a private's son. The group already raised 1000 dollars at a reunion and Privateoltelt aims to raise the remaining 15000 dollars through lectures.
Stamps Roosted D. and M. Freights. Robberies Reported
Stamps broke into D. and M. freight cars at Dayton and stole goods valued at $600. Robert Humphreys and his wife of Perrville were chloroformed and robbed of $700 in jewelry and valuables. Prohibitionists in Fayette County nominate Morris Sharp for Representative James Watts for Treasurer Martin Groves for Commissioner John A Parrott for Infirmary Director.
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Dayton
Robert Humphreys
Perryville
Fayette County
Morris Sharp
James Watts
Martin Groves
John A. Parrott
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Wayne Co. Herald
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Gordon
Financial and Industrial
Charleston
S. C
Oswego County
Onondaga County
8. S. Marvin & Co
Strale
Aukel
Sil Louis
Detroit
State News
U. S. Travelers’ Protective Association
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