Vanderbilt Opposed In South Penn Consolidation Fight
A report claims Attorney General will intervene to block a deal where Vanderbilt interests seek control of the South Penn and Hench Creek railroads by merging with the Pennsylvania Railway. The piece notes constitutional bans on consolidations of competing lines and details opposition by Gov or legislative action, with further remarks from De. Tlnatetter and Gowen expressing opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinmeess
Common ‘Wealth
Vandebilt
Pennsylvania Balired ‘Company
South Penn and
Eais
At Geatrel
Tata and
Aperogeiats
PraneyWanis
Beachel
Fingle
Gowan
Pistanone
Chronicle Teleograph
Tlnatetter
Gowen
Andres Bis
Vanderbilt
Fragmented Crime and Public Notices Across August Dispatches
A garbled August 15 dispatch covers a brutal public display claim and a murder attempt in Avdar. It notes police arrests, a $2,000 bond, and a colorful scene with engravings shown in Luxemburg. Other items: political caucus at Cuyahoga County, florist society elections, and local medical ads about ear and throat treatments.
Irish National League Assembly at Chicago for a National Convention
Irish Nationalists from nearly every state convened at McCoy's Hotel in Chicago to plan the next National League convention in America in support of Parnell. Delegates include Patrick Egan, Alex Sullivan, and others as they outline aims, debate timing, and the scope of aiding Ireland's cause amid British policy. The group postpones the convention until January 1881, citing electoral pressures and the pending general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circaea
McCoy's Hote
Patrick Eigan
Lincoln
Neb
Old Country
Alex. Sullivan
Ireland
Havke
Oreilly
Detroit
Roger Walsh
M. V. Gannon
Davenport
Lons
Thos. Oreilly
St Louis
Flatley
Boston
Maurice Wilber
Pennsylvania
Dnnelly
Wisesesin
William Laywasney Mackws
M Holes
New Jersey
de. Pox
Troy
New York
Janet Reynolds
Conn
Wichael Boland
Denver
Marin Kervie
New York Tablet
Othors
Chicago
Sean Silock
Riddleverer
Vir Trois
Pacific Fores
Alexander Sullivan
Genom Kersin
Parnell
Ofriadis
National Committee
Grike Teisk Sovional Langue
America
United States
League and
All Friends of
Tse
Parnyll
Psjeestime
Jragae
Ted Lip Parnell
Institute Adjourns After Reforms and Revolutions at Moundsville
The last day of the Marshall County Institute in Moundsville featured reports on revolutions, resolutions praising officials and papers, and the formation of the Marshall County Teachers Association with elected officers. A public program followed with an entertainment lineup including McNish Johnson Slavine and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Moundsville
Moersenitt
W. Yan
Angelocrpariue
Isos
Cline
W. J. Bosar
McCline
Wilkinson
State Penitentiary
Hanen
Maraba
Satay
Taf Detiratt
Olved
John W.P Reid
Abar
Wo Wenisee
Lenn Feetax
Teachers’ ‘Association
Maryhall County
W. Va
Treasui
Wlo M. Wirt
Bonar
C. J Higgs
Pers. Bonar
Opera House
Beng McNish
Johnson Slavine
McNish
Carroll John
Slavia
Averly Company
Win
Muldoon
Charles Mitchell
W Heney Rice
Lee Hornsern
Ted
Adela
Sara Bernhardt
Ecrope
America
Beast-Bal
Supplenn
Mr. Wall Raymond
Das Hryant
Sas
Francisco
Great Southern
Egor
Milly MeAllister
George Powers
Mewes Wall Bay
Disestablishment and Politics Across Nations
The piece surveys English political shifts with disestablishment debates led by radicals like Jessie Collings and Henry Labouchere, noting Conservative Prime Minister Salisbury's London-to-Dieppe schedule. It also covers French elections, party realignments, and the Congo, Afghan frontier, and India, plus cholera outbreaks in Spain and Portugal, and a royal marriage in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladetone
Hin Countey
Newforest
Charles Tilko Haa
Hin Villa
France
Joseph Chamberlain
Salisbury
Hatfield
Cecil Chalet
Dieppe
London
Kaplampee
Ius
Jessie Collings
Henry Labouchere
Richard Dillevyn
Hus
Dysvatahishmunt Anocimsion
Ainuston
Iiue
Clemencean Bean
Pat Au Len
M. Bacey
Alunin
Chamber of Deputies
Washington PA War Against Swearers Reported
Washington Pa August 1 8 Public opinion debates in the Mie Shooting Case and the war against swearing. Reports say officer Hammond shot John Wolf during a burglary incident amid a surge of local crime and civic crackdowns. Residents note enforcement calls, marriage oath changes, and a wave of social reform measures as neighbors recount a town shaken by violence and legal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Observer
Allen Baa
Monorgabele
Molly Hones
Nynenburgh
Turner
Union Schoola
King Quay
Morganra
Annie le Moyne
Ila Oppenheimer
Pittabarg
Nettie
Wiley
Mies
Lillie Braden
Jemnie
Lelle Acheson
Kittanding
Youngstown
Chambere Dam
Thurdiy
Lal Aid Beck Braden
Doble Lockhart
Sophie
Annie Harding
Matie Caldwell
Jannie Red
Harret
C. 2. Red
Steubenville
Moss Poist
Wedace
Washington
Am Epitome of News Concerning the Boat and Moatmen
An early morning bulletin from Prevberg notes river conditions with a rising water mark of net 9 inches. The Lamia A Berley sails to Cincinnati at 6 am today, while Courier pilot EV Cline earns praise as one of the river’s best men. A Parkrreborg packet is slated to depart tomorrow and the Telegrees will transport passengers toward Nesrows Hall Obie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State
Prevberg
Courier
Ad Batchelor
Yraterday
Lamia A. Berley
Cinciepati
Je Martin Faom
Bung
EV Cline
Tip
Elaine
Parkrreborg
Nesrows Hall
Bencky City
James Gilmore
W. Monga
Injury by Grasshoppers in the Northwest Reported
Washington dispatch notes widespread grasshopper damage in the Northwest affecting crops and farmers. Commissioner Miller announces brief yesterday appointments amid relief efforts as insect swarms continue to threaten yields and local economies.
Latest Official Movements at that Capital
News notes on official actions at the capital include movements about crop pests and weather observers in the Northwest, cavalry orders to enforce a cattle proclamation, and changes in appointments at the General Land Office and Indian affairs. Reports mention Rocky Mountain spiders harming crops at Fort Buford and Poplar Pine Agency, plus troop readiness at Fort Leavenworth Was hington for cattlemen removal by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anesayiar
Li— Burgess WA
Barry
Garysburg
CS. Gewnt
Geore Wilkow
California
Rob
J Reed
Db Reed
Dicky
Jobn
Pridey
2D Pa Cavalry
Ingold
Greene County
Kelly
Peegeot
Vhin
Onis
Grant
Presbyterian Church
Morton
Buffalo Village
Bie
Squire Mayes
Turner
Bert T
Montana
Riley
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Fort Buford
Poplar Pine
Kaat
Miller
Jacuaty Ltd
Secretary of War
Miles
Department of the Misouri
Cheyenne
Arapahos
Fort Eno
Wasnixerox
White Woman and Black Man Free After Bigamy Case
Mary Daniels of Terre Haute and A Stewart, both from Terre Haute, were released from Joliet after a year for bigamy. Daniels, who had eloped with Stewart, faced a stranger consequence as prison officials noted her skin and eye color altered by bleaching during confinement. The two fled to Marseilles, then to Indiana, where Stewart’s partner pursued them and led to further arrest and conviction. Daniels later appeared with blue eyes and fair skin, challenging prior racial labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Fayette County
Martha Trammel
Len
Ti R
William Klump
Klump
Kanens
Cook
Byaunder
Fairview
Tate
Joven
Mary Daniels
Terre Haute
Wbte
Chea
A. Stewart
Joliet
Mary
Stewart
Marseilles
Ray Cookend
St Louis
Hewert
Notable wheeling event prep by Wheeling Wheelmen
Dr Chaz E Maesoo and Will Weight, officers of the Wheeing Wheelmen, plan a Wednesday departure by bicycle to Cheveland for a tournament on the 28th and 29th. The Uniontown Biper Club runs a trend race from McClelland House to Jama House. prizes include a badge from Lesgoe Hotel. star rider Hendon Friese leads most racers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaz E Maesoo
Will Weight
Cheveland
Labes
Siar
Uniontown Bieper Club
McClelland House
Jama House
Sar Iy Senaembes
Ba V. Stephenson
Gi Pa
Lesgoe
Stephenson
Hendon Friese
Hber
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Mr. Vanderbilt
Pena
Deas Cris
Iaville Windle
Tremalley
Harry Bana
Gail
Cease
Juwee McConville
Hoa
Rd McCunville
James I. Spencer
Spencer
Wheeler
Joba
Corwin Pleas
Galender
Quen
Agus
Jobn Fairfe
Shi
Wind
Fairman
Hyde Park
Georgia
Amarta
Diwavo
Anguat
Oaan Waa
Luxemburg
Piccanary Satpaleet
Obr Pictures
Cayannes Democrati
Cuyahoga
Clave
Avdar
Wight
Thoonerveya
Seali
Ted Lim
Georteatt Ehorista
Abe
Tim Peracker
Sir Hose
Ombip
Steen
Marker St
Wheeling
Estherhal
Newton
Mare
Logan & Co
Lange
Mia
England
Scotland
Escen
Grattan
Fietae
Enalod
Gladwone
Sodom
Loedes
Scotlan
Kanaas
Louis
Marsha Trammel
Payette County
Illinoia
James Cook
McKeesport
Kanaan
West Alexander
Enue Setarea Metropolio and
Haiimore Cium Marropenan
Mabrimoce G
Harensauit
Mich
Wingwya
Case Esix
Innticd
Wm Gchson
Edward Gallagher
Beaver
Bright
Nny Sriuary
Logas & Co
Cnida
the Opera
Stegnant
Sir Charles Dike
Sendai
Gazette
Sir Chorley Dilke
Sir Cherlee
Crawford
Wang
Bia
Pall Mall
Cherch Organa
Wrebbi
York
Caplerbury
Fawcett
Pomernes Sgests
Gmerran
Gibraltar
Spain
Spee Pani
Panid
the National
Manaketee
Manni
Lord Chit Justice
Auguat Coleridge
Amy Augusta Lock
Inchord
Partina Wis Tn
Loxnox
Chatham
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Paine
Paris
la Intranaigeant
Coglinh
Washington, PA
Miller Culp Short
Indias
General Land Office
Alfred
McKennie
Theodore W. Pool
Williamston
N.C
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Office
Micacle Briere
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