14 May 1882
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1882
Page
1
A May report notes citizens meeting to form an independent military company led by Dr. William Park with Engineer J. Brown as captain and list of officers. Fifty seven homes enrolled as part of the local mobilization effort amid scattered regional mentions of protection and weather.
May reports from Havana note the treasurer Lopez Helgusa was removed after 500000 in duties owed by various firms remained uncollected. Nearby dispatches show theater activity, political tremors, and weather damage across multiple locales, reflecting a turbulent period with arrests and warnings.
The flood destroyed OS. M. Tuttlebatm's home near Silver City and injured occupants. South Fork post office and W. J. Burton's office lost. McKinney farm badly damaged. mill, cotton gins, and fifty other buildings ruined. Dozens killed or wounded. total county damages near 150000 dollars. many families homeless. aid appeal issued by Mount da citizens.
May 13 reports describe Jacksonport on White River flooding to 31 feet 8 inches, with no dry ground except Jefferson Street. Towns endure surges that ruin crops and stock. Batesville also sees record floods washing away mills and farms. Other incidents include robberies, mining injuries, and a plan for faster rail service from the Santa Fe and Union Pacific.
The article notes Mrs Garfield's grateful thanks to the American people and the public gesture of Senator Sherman. It reports Power resigning as a fourth class clerk to become inspector of customs at the San Francisco port. It also mentions the death of Dr Barnes and quotes Senator Mitchell on political issues and the Harrisburg ticket with a call to oppose a stalwart oligarchy.
The report covers the river and harbor bill printing, a suspension proposal on silver certificates, and a bill to extend the National Banking Association. Forster praises repression measures, and a memorial window at St. Margaret’s church is noted. Cable rates rise from New York and Canada, with universal rates specified. A suspect in the assassin’s car case is despondent.
In Lexington Kentucky on May 15 at Woodburn, a large crowd bid spiritedly for stock. Fifteen colts sold for about 614 each and two fillies fetched 9 each, totaling 635,375. Bruce paid 3,408 for a chestnut colt and J BR Keen paid 85-0 for a bay filly.
Reports from May 23 describe extensive flooding in southeastern Arkansas. Many acres submerged and crops valued at 300 dollars lost. In Conway County the estimated loss reaches 10 000 dollars.
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