19 Jan 1884
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1884
Page
1
A local classified fragment highlights a wide array of fabrics and trims. Velvet cloths, satin fringes, cords and tassels are offered alongside dress materials and ornate accessories.
The Senate received a presidential message on relief for the Greely party and Chinese exclusion act enforcement. In the House, Slocum urged Porter’s case while Steele defended the court martial, arguing Porter obeyed orders under pressure and highlighting military leaders’ praise. Debate set for tomorrow on Porter and related actions.
A Washington gossip item notes Po Huntington appearing for the California and Oregon company before the house committee, arguing no interference is needed as the firm has fulfilled its contracts. Attorney General Brewster says he seeks full investigation if any Department of Justice wrongdoing exists. Other items include a defeated Townsend bill and a favorable report on a private loan claims relief for Mr. Clark Gaines with patent issuance for 48.45 acres to Mrs. Gaines, excluding mineral lands.
The Trinidad incident reports a shooting over a borrowed book with John Aiken wounded near the eye and Salvadore Ginnel missing. a man named Emmet A. Staller was found dead at the Trinidad House. Laramie notes Leroy Donovan hanged at Rawlins for a year-old Rock Springs murder. Pittsburg coverage discusses Nutt trial mental condition verdict and shocking letters read in court. Earthquake rattled Wilmington and nearby towns this morning. Annapolis elects Judge E R Wilson as U S Senator on the standard ballot to replace Groome in 1545.
The steamer City of Columbus, carrying eighty passengers and forty crew, struck a reef off Devil's Bridge near Gay Head during a gale. Most aboard were saved by the revenue cutter Dexter, with seven rescued on a life raft and many survivors taken to New Bedford. Twenty or more remain missing or unaccounted for as the vessel broke up. Captain Weight and others describe the peril and rescue efforts.
A Washington report details bills and expenses in a Department of Justice inquiry led by Senator Van Wyck. It lists payments to George Bliss for Sept to Dec and to A Mod for investigations, with numerous items for travel, lodging, and “seeking information” as part of route case prosecutions.
A disastrous blaze at the Monterun Hotel caused extensive damage across multiple rooms and a cellar flash. Guests and staff aided evacuation as flames spread, with recovery efforts continuing. survivors are listed among families and individuals from Lawrence Kansas to New York and Denver.
The report describes a banking dispute tied to an orange crop issue. Three creditors have secured most of the water rights and influence on the loan, with the Clattheny bank of Lealville arranging a stake. The situation centers on the bank’s control and creditor dynamics.
Fragmentary text describes a murder aboard a plane or cabin with unclear details. Names and places are garbled, referencing a king, ministry and Liberals, but the exact event, date, and participants remain unreadable.
A garbled notice warns the public about a Tauodine linked group and Charidan influence. The text cautions readers not to be deceived by these powers described as strong and potentially dangerous.
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