Wreck of the State of Virginia Drowns Nine Women and Children
The State of Virginia wreck near Sable Island led to the loss of nine women and children, while other passengers and crew were saved. The Government Steamer Glendon rescued seventy-nine aboard, landing them at Halifax after assisting on the island. Passengers were cared for by locals, with praise for the Glendon’s crew and Governor’s relief efforts.
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Vwataran
the Star
Virginia
Capham Mendle
New York
Glasgow
Yestore
Sadle Island
Nowa Soutagraat
Crelipsenus
Tlan
Nawerax
Glendon
Muaoptin Muayune
Eile
Pasacopera
Sear
Ehip
Smp
Ettp
Phortly
Beard Ang
Tier
Middle Station
Landeo
Ili
Dng
Halifax
Telind
Glendonelt
Moods
TG Pawen- Hera
Sland
Mc Donald
Yoeadte
Hia
Yi Roy PreBeryedd
Lynn trunk tragedy told by two women in Jennie Clark case
Two women recount the Jennie Clark murder of February in Lynn Somerville and surrounding towns. They describe a plot involving Dr. Kitubull, Aboner and neighbors, a trunk loading in Lynn and transport toward the river, a nose cut with dental forceps, and a suspect dentist owner. The tale implicates several locals and authorities pursue the case.
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Jennie Clark
Liovros
Jennie DP. Clark
Lynn
Avimner
Mare
C. C. Goodrich
Aboner
Kitubull
Air
Allen N. Adatos
Wighlunde
Somerville
Aled
Tighlands
Mille
Ciuodricn
Lagrange Street
Leff Moston
Kline Bull
Ngdame
Mattern
Jenole
Foxhill Bridge
Saugus
James L. Simonds
The Last Colombian Revolution in Magualena
July 1 report from Vanasa says Magualena’s revolutionaries, led by Robles’s rivals, captured Santa Martha after three days of street fighting ending June 25. Nuefiez’s victory is described as pure. Nufiez’s election is intact, with heavy casualties reported across Magdalena and Cauca, Antioquia, and Cundinamarca.
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Vanasa
Magualena Nog
Robles
Te Party
Nafies,ta
Santa Martha
Nufiez
Trinca
Magdalens
Pangasoy
Cauca
Antioquia
Cundinamarca
Hats of the Secretary of State dismissed as bosh
A Washington local journal spread a rumor that Secretary of State Kwarte had a new hat for Mrs Hayes and she disliked it, likening him to a sunflower. Kwarte, in a diplomatic interview, says he once wore a cheap hat but now owns two good hats, bought for himself.
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Secretary OF State
Washington
Mra. Hayes
Kwarte
Canadian fishery officers vow strict enforcement near shore
In Gloucester Massachusetts on July 17 Canadian Fishery officers announce tightened enforcement of the Fisheries Act prohibiting throwing dead or decaying fish overboard. The rule targets vessel fishing within three miles of shore and the disposal of bycatch and wasteful handling of mackerel, risking serious consequences for local fishermen.
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Qloucertze
Mass
Washington
London Society Notes On Fashion Gossip And Rumors
The piece reviews London's social season with gossip on guests and society figures. It highlights Lads Walgrave's garden party plans, the Hotel and theatre crowds, and Warren Langtry appearances. It notes stock market gloom and French residents, plus rumors of Gould and Vanderbilt in town. It closes with reflections on Mrs Bernhardt and other stage stars and their American tours.
Spectal Reports Fatal Shooting Near Henderson and Union Line
A Henderson, Kentucky spectral reports that last evening James Lentrell killed Eligha Thompson with a gun blow near the county line with Union County. Thompson intervened to stop Leatrall from firing. A man named Wechling was involved. Several quarrel participants were intoxicated.
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Louisville
Henderson
Union County
James Lentrell
Eligha Thompson
Thompson
Leatrall
Wechling
Minutest Minisinik Battle Remembered In Goshen Anniversary
Historic Minisinik massacre and the Brant led Mohawk raid are recalled at Goshen New York on the centennial anniversary. Details recount Major Samuel Meeker and Captain Tyler guiding troops, Brant’s strategic maneuvers, and brutal carnage as settlers fled. Surviving accounts include a veteran’s tale of Brant sparing his father and the surrender dynamics with Mohawk leader Brant.
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Hoskspaaby
New York
Lackawaxen
Cherry Wathey
Wyoming
Masayere
Pattie
Goshen
N.Y
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South Carp
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Lincoln
Joseph Brau
Hird
Delaware
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Wall
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Tie Doe
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Ogee
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Ward
Latham
Warwick
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John Slauer
Sussex County
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Tie
Amon
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Peave
King George
Wisner
Minigink
Fleth
Hey
Gorden
USD
Samuel Woodruff
W. J. Stone
Sveral
Pennsylvania Democrats Rally for Unity and Reform at Convention
At the Franklin Opera House in Tannison, July 16, Pennsylvania Democrats brandish a united platform opposing Republican treasury embezzlement and supporting a hard money system. Richard Vaux leads contested delegation as inconclusive votes and debates over ballot security unfold. The party affirms a constitutional currency and calls for transparent deposits, warning against corruption and fiscal mismanagement.
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AL Af. Coffroth
Richard £. Vaux
Vaus
Speer
D.O. Err
State Committee
Haves
HuirAhals
Woo
Scdte
Mindy
Prenaurer
Ist
Pitsburg
Colonel Noyes
Treaster
Hlesatend
Firat
Democratic Party of
Poonsylynoia
Democratic Party
Thryva
Wisconsin Greenback Nominates Ticket at Watertown Convention
The Wisconsin National Greenback party held its annual convention in Watertown and nominated Governor Colonel May of Vernon Lieutenant Governor W Sutley of Racine Secretary of State A W Lee of Grant Attorneys General George H Goodwin of Milwaukee Superintendent of Public Instruction W H Searles of Marion State Treasurer P A Griffith The convention was large and enthusiastic with no charges leveled against the ticket.
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Wisconsin Nationals
Milwaukee
National Greenback Party of
Wisconsin
Watertown
Colonel May
Vernon
W. Sutley
Racine
Blaze
A. W. Lee
Grant
George H. Goodwin
W. Il. Searles
Maration
P.A. Grif
Drought Grips Rural South As Heat Rages Across States
Reports from Hicusong Virginia and adjacent areas describe a month without meaningful rainfall. Temperatures ranged from 38 to 104 degrees in the shade, with crops suffering as water sources dry up. Drought forces farm work stoppages and rivers near towns drop low enough to ford on foot. In Augusta a similar drought persists two months, corn burned, cotton lagging but flowering, marking the hottest dry spell since 1839.
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Hicusong
Jay
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Virginia
Avtivsta
Gallant youths rescue three apprentices at sea
Commander Evans of the Saratoga reports at New York harbor on July 15 three apprentices fell overboard. David M. Buchanan leaped after them and a third apprentice stripped to watch, diving when needed and keeping the pair afloat until a boat from the ship rescued all three. The Navy may honor the youths for their brave conduct.
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Roy Tars
Washiaton
Evans
Saratoga
New York
Robert Lee Rovey
David M. Buchanan
Drotm lMaydep
Adu
Secretary of the Navy
Postmaster General Key Visits Millis Factory and Deer Island
Boston visitors led by Postmaster General Key toured the Pacific Millis works in Lawrence and then dined with Congressman Tunstell before proceeding to Manchester. They plan to remain until Monday when Key will visit Deer Island and hold a Merchants' Exchange reception around 2 PM.
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Judor Keys
Boston
Maca
General Key
Lawrence
Tunselt
Aho
Manchester
Deer Island
Na Merchants’ Exchange
Woodford Discusses Interviews on Grant and Cabinet
Fragmented report of General Woolford and Woodford aboard the City of Arysgela details a confrontation over past interviews with President Grant and Senator Conkling. Woodford denies any prior interviews or conditional talks with Cabinet members, stating no communications influenced his career or actions.
Turbulent Times Report From Wingyton Amid Revolt
Dispatches indicate a gunfight in the House of Representatives left the president’s brother wounded and chaos outside the chamber. Fires raged in Port au Prince after a major blaze, with residents seeking refuge as revolutionary sentiment spread. Deputies allied with the federal party returned from aboard to take up arms.
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Wayhan Stavesman
Gail
Vera Lester
Wingyton
Tau
Hislesucot
Dort Au Vrince
Penge
Moorsteur
Wuwgn
Ree
Wie
Secave
Atreuta
Eton
Lie
Fiuit
Moutay
Ubibey
Wis
Beloname
Gommalves
Port Au Ponce
Kuaxenin
Yiarly
Etna
Port Au Prince
Chamber of Deputies
Government's Curse on Confes s Spending Critique
Washington July 17 The Administration is accused of trying to portray Congress as wasteful and extravagant while Congress is blamed for not funding government. Sherman travels to Maine to contrast Democratic excess with Republican critics. Raum and others claim funds are short. war and river harbor appropriations allegedly under spent. The administration reportedly directs under spending to mislead about Democratic priorities.
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Congress
Washington
Democratic Congress
Sherman Ja
Maine
Gardell
Raum
War Department
Sherman
Grant
Department
General Miles Route Report From Fort Benton to Montana
An official arriving at St Paul headquarters from Fort Benton details General Miles start with 800 men last week. He left Fort Benton on Monday and moved along the Missouri toward Kort Peck and Mudsel Shell with four companions, aiming for the Sitting Bull area. The informant notes Indian activity and mobilization around Sitting Bull’s band, suggesting a possible collision if retreat did not occur.
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General Miles
St. Paul
Ming
Fort Benton
Milew
Sitting Bull
Decorated Colonel Alston’s Grave by Colored Citizens
In Atlanta on July 19 the colored military companies and residents of Fulton and DeKalb counties honored the late Colonel Alston for his friendship to the colored race and his legislative work on the convict question. A large crowd attended as a brief oration was delivered.
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Alston
Atlanta
Thid
de Kalb
Colonel Alston
Le Duc Faces Subordinates in Agricultural Bureau Clash
Washington July 20 Le Duc has raised tension within the Agricultural Bureau by pressing subordinate officials, extending his dispute beyond Professor Hilvy. The public controversy includes enjoining actions and potential political influence threatening Dr. Taylor’s August position and tenure.
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LE Duc
Washington
Agricultural Bureau
Hilvy
Dr. Taylor
de. Taylor
New Interest Law Queried by Attorney General Inquiry
In Alwany July 15 report Attorney General comments on the new interest rate law, noting plans to apply a 7 percent rate to contracts. The text discusses transitional provisions for contracts before January 7, 1940, and whether the act retroactively affects preexisting agreements.
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Alwany
Uly
Dohoon- Mike
Nouihch
Ikea
Raat
Bas Dome
Palmer
WITS
Louisiana Debt Settlement Negotiations Describe Constitutional Actions
Fragmented historical text outlines a Louisiana constitutional debate on state debt, taxes, and bonds. It mentions mechanics' liens, interest provisions, tax mills, and the use of bond proceeds for state expenses. The convention votes, dates, and subsequent actions are partially recorded, with unclear names and details.
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Lear Doo
Ford
Conitidien
Tre Det Uehon
Political tension over patronage in South Carolina
Winslington reports that the Hayes administration shows no clear intent to change federal officeholders in South Carolina. White Republicans urge action as colored Republicans complain of filled posts and white influence. Job J. Couchian discusses reforms, warning of a store of delegates and party control affecting future conventions.
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Winslington
Carolina
Haldwin
Charleston
Northrup
Job J. Cuochian
Chatauan
Mr. Hayes
Welki Mellon
Mackey
Court hears widow seeks relief in Fields case in Canada
Thorence M Todd wife of a New York policeman testifies in a sensational case over estate transfer and maintenance for Mrs Mary Fielda widow of Lom Fields of Tammany notoriety. Witness describes fields in Canada and steps toward safeguarding property with trustees and hospital care arranged at city expense. A later item reports Napoleon Bonaparte named, a black man hanged in Sardis Mississippi for murder, with spectators and moral reflections. Weekly World publication offer promotes subscription.
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Canada
Powgukelpste
Thorence M. Todd
New York
Mary &. Kielda
Lom Fields
Tammany King
Mra. Todd
Iysane
Hin
Wuld Tie
Rust
Lields
Mrg
Ielda
Wella
Thorne
Todd
Andrews
Montreals
Harriet Kerr
Nillien
Nim
Lowey
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