Grasshoppers Ravage California and War Pension Rolls Discussed
This week in domestic news notes grasshoppers harming California crops and updates on 1812 war pensions in 21 000 widows. It also covers political reshuffles in New Hampshire and Russia, postal rate changes, a Cole circus shooting, hangings in Louisiana, and various court and political developments nationwide.
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California
Grand Traverse County
Michigan
Blair
New Hampshire
Loring
Uartholdi
Liberty
New York
Blaine
G. V. O. Lothrop
United States
Russia
Europe
Mommons
Wisconsin
Todtah
Scandinavia
Great Britain
Internal Revenue Service
Riot in Madrid Over Cholera Visit Upsets Government
King Alfonso planned a visit to cholera districts prompting crowds that turned riotous. Civil Guard fired on the mob, deaths and injuries reported, and the King abandoned the tour with ministerial resignations. Riots and political shifts follow, with new cabinet dynamics discussed. A separate notice details a corn scourge named the wet worm devastating crops and blamed on yellow millet eggs.
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Alfonso
Spain
Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Murcia
Senor
P. M. Sagasta
Parsons
Ran
Nispateh
Imig
Crowds Fill Portland for Nineteenth GAIR Encampment Start
Portland Maine June 20 crowds fill the streets for the nineteenth annual national encampment of the G A R post arrivals from many states form a steady procession to the camp. Western departments send more men than expected amid lively entertainments and house offerings. The Lavy and Order League orders liquor seized from G A R members, provoking resistance among visitors and anger at the circulars. General Logan’s arrival and welcome events heighten excitement as officials prepare ceremonies and addresses.
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Troughton
Aliei
Samuel Lawrence
Charles Barry
Lawrence
Barry Cannet
Perry
William Milton
Farmersville
John Wy. Cherry
Cleveland
Thoma Curtin
Beye Neoy
Secret Service
Brooks
Curtin
Ponce
Butaio
Missouri Valley
Glassow
Dir. Wilson
Peoria
Indian Territory
Bil Williamson
Pete Mason
Iedrce Morgen
Uealten Sud
Kansis
Iarze
Poraker
Isis
Lecan
Foraker
Texas
Hazel
Andrew Jackson
Wits Liveie
Peank Hares
Joe Norman
Reerearas
Captain Couch
Commissig Upusigted
Ivdtivy
Will Theo
Rishmoud
Courb Tecfon
Whittey
Jowett
Colon
Efowhitel
Justo Acousdmen
Daniel Mermande
Baran Gnuia
Liberts
New York
HNL
Massachusetts
California
Sprinefield
Unman
Portland
Grand Army
G.alr
Anian
Congress Street
Executive Committee
Lavy and Order League
Comai
G.oa
Walt
Maine
Robie
Maror Deerine
Helmif
Portlaad
Kountz
Brareneral Lewan
Hannibal Hamite
Beter
General Logan
Washington
Lownie
Foreign Notables and Wars Highlight Global Event Notes
Levi P. Morton was hosted in Paris while Russia eyes Afghanistan for pretexts. Pendleton met Emperor William as Wasson recalled. Bendon, 10000 ton British warship, joins fleet. Kashmir earthquake toll tops 3084 deaths with 7000 homes ruined and 43000 animals perished. Prince Allacosha of Brats river reported for cannibal acts after a raid. nine villagers captured and eaten. German Field Marshal Von Manteuffel dies at Carlsbad as William mourns. Riot accounts in Leon and Monterey report multiple deaths and injuries amid polling events.
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Levi P. Morton
France
Paris
Russia
Afghanistan
Pendleton
William
Afr
Wasson
Bendon
Cashmere
Allacosha
Brats River
Guices
Damus
Wie
Baron von Manteuffel
Alsace-Lorraing
Carlsbad
Paron von Mantendel
Chter Particuuliars
Laranasas
Mexico
Roach Defends Dolphin Fails to Meet Contract Claims
A heated dispute surrounds the Dolphin project with supporters blaming contract plans and Navy oversight while Roach defends his shipbuilding record. Advocates argue the government must accept the vessel as built and pay, and the Attorney General’s ruling is awaited daily.
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Roach Nat
Washington
John Joach
Naval Advisory Board
Dolphin
Naval Institute
Naval Oficers
Navy
Roach
Whitney
Secretary of the Navy
Tts
United States
French dispatch-boat Renard sinks in cyclone
Paris reports the French dispatch boat Renard foundered in a cyclone in the Indian Ocean. The entire crew, 197 souls, are believed drowned.
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Paris
Indian Ocean
Senator Allison Sails for Europe
Senator W. B. Allison of Iowa departed for Europe on Saturday aboard a sea voyage, signaling a congressional trip abroad.
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W. B. Allison
Iowa
Europe
Indiana News Roundup Highlights Diphtheria, Silk Worms and Courts
A broad capsule of Indiana items notes an diphtheria outbreak in Laporte confined to two blocks, a Crawfordsville man known for dog meat cure, and Mrs. John Wilhite spinning silk worms. Reports include postmaster appointments, a Corydon records destruction, militia and college honors, and Supreme Court on school taxation upholding local funding for tuition and schoolhouses.
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Jeferson County
Crawfordsville
Jeffersonville
William Daugherty
Laporte
John Wilhite
A. Weir
New Albany National Bank
Indiana
Colville
William McCleave
John Vandlock
Northern
Indiana Normal School
Valparaiso
Norace Law
United States
Wells County
W. B. Mitchell
Owensburgh
Greene County
T. W. Blaine
Heekla
Whitely County
AL U W. Winn
Taylorsville
Bartholomew County
Fair
Lams
Rufusarrest
Corydon
Auditor
Internal Revenue Force
Tranover College
J. Nicholls
St. Louis
T. MM. Wopiins
Cincinnati
W. W. Moorehead
Greensburg
James MM. Fultan
Ailesheny City
Josep G. Resers
M. D
Padinnapelis
Indianapolis
Detroit
Indianapalis Witba
A. A. Talmage
Wayne
Wien
Joseph Barner
Ft. Wayne
Bill
Frank Wolver
Merytle Ghinueck
Peter Ruth
Fr. Wayne
Helen McGeausch
Lafayeite
Obo S. Williams
Sunday Times
Allen
Horace R
Indianapoli
Axl
Frederick
Franklin
Brightwell
Amazon
Owen
Cokayne
William
Geetingsville
Iene
Dushane
James
South Bend
Gilliland
James F
Henry
Miraja C
Richmond
Peterson
William H
M. C. Wenley
Kokomo
Radkey
Middle Fork
Clinton County
Melcury Gord
J. W. Marsh
Jefferson
N. Davidson
E. W. Fairman
Rayton
Tippecanoe County
Albert Baker
W. H. Conklin
Westfield
Hamilton County
J. W. Davis
Geo. Sueger
Clark’s Hill
G. B. Rush
D. W. Swindell
Summitville
Madison County
J. M. Gordon
C. Cleaver
Colborn
G. Z. Trachall
Chas
Edis
Elston
Vier d. McCrea
G.D. Andrewe
Forest
D. R
Supreme Court
Switzerland
Elliott
Tris
Gladstone’s Promise Shapes Salisbury Ministry Cabinet
The English ministry at Salisbury accepts Gladstone’s pledge to limit opposition this session and pursue several bills. The proposed cabinet includes the Marquis of Salisbury as Prime Minister, Sir Stafford Northcote as First Lord of the Treasury, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach as Chancellor, and other senior peers and ministers. Minor offices remain unfilled.
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Salisbury
Gladstone
Marquis of Salisbury
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Adairs
Marquis of Sidisbury
Treasury
Stafford Northcote
Exenaequer
Michael Hicks-Beach
Yardinge Gifford
Viscount Cranbrook
U Warrowler
Thorne Department
Richard Assheton Cras
Colonial Department
Cat
Fredrik Stanler
Wae
Henry Stith
India
Lord Randolph Churetsill
The
Admiralty
Lord George Harmilton
Local Government Board
Arthur James Balfour
Board of Trade
Duke of Richmond and Gordon
Council
Tron
Edward Stanhope
Iceland
Earl of Cacnarven
Ireland
Edward Gibson
Deadly Pendlebury Colliery Blast Kills Many Miners
A severe explosion at Pendlebury Colliery near Manchester causes at least 200 deaths with hundreds trapped. Six rescued alive and ongoing efforts hampered by blocked shafts, bad ventilation, and flooded passages as officials reconcile conflicting casualty reports.
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Pendleburg
Manchester
Fagland
Pendlebury
Tea Dyspepsia Seen In Tea Drinker Converts
Doctors report cases where former beer drinkers who switched to tea suffer from tea dyspepsia. They warn that excessive tea intake can cause stomach upset and digestive discomfort.
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