16 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1883
Page
1
Classified ad fragment seeking cottage rentals and rooms for rent. Mentions various terms such as “RENT,” “cottage,” price hints, and property references including frame cottages and captions like St Beomrate Cottage. Contains garbled names and numbers.
Washington reports the US Supreme Court ruled five civil rights cases unconstitutional, finding Congress lacked authority to ban segregation in hotels, rail cars, and theatres under the thirteenth or fourteenth amendments. Decision applies to states, not territories or DC.
Panic at Zouekain Jewish synagogue during services ends with forty women dead and forty injured after a false fire alarm in the women’s gallery. Other items report Russian army conspiracy statements prompting government prosecutions, naval collisions, US exhibition awards, a Nantes fire at a magazine, a Bac Ninh fight forecast, an earthquake in Syria, and a cable note on O Donnell’s defense funds.
The Mahometan prophecy predicts the world’s end on November eighth two days after fall elections. Proclamations from Mecca urge believers to flee by train for the afterlife as the sun rises in the west and judgment begins. The Journal notes it will still cover Massachusetts politics but may issue an extra if events occur.
At an Elm Street school fire alarm in Waterbury Connecticut six hundred children rushed down stairs in a panic. Three seriously injured as people trampled during the evacuation. The fire was quickly subdued.
Governor Crittenden and his wife arrived in St Louis from Lexington Kentucky and will appear before the grand jury as a witness. He declined to discuss gambling ring developments and did not offer explanations. The circuit attorney will be notified.
A gas pipe burst last night in Cincinnati causing the release of gas through the Brough street stables. Twenty three horses were killed within minutes with no other damage reported.
The pacer Johnson who paced a mile in 2 10 on the Chicago track and beat all former records has been sold to Commodore Kitt oon of St Paul for 2500 dollars.
Chicago police detectives from Division 15 traced false dispatches used to claim race results at Jerom Park. About two dollars were paid to regular customers for the phony wins and will be refunded.
Data shows 1582 tea shipments totaling 200 pounds with England receiving the largest share followed by Russia and the United States. England mostly imported Congou black tea while America consumed more Oolong and green varieties. The report notes nearly all major nations receive tea and hints at wartime freight increases influencing shipping decisions. San Francisco dated October 15 references potential European war impacting wheat charters and Chinese involvement.
A loophole in the treaty permits Chinese non laborers to enter the United States with government certificates. The Roo Janeiro brought 132 Chinamen, 77 with certificates. most were laborers. The Capic added 114 Chinamen, 54 with certificates. Officials say they cannot deny entry based on Chinese certificates. Separately, Western Union probes a Saturday wire-tapping fraud that spread bogus Jerote Park race results and cost pool sellers' clients money. Pool sellers and employees are suspected planners.
Reports suggest the great comet seen this year could become visible again towards month’s end in the morning sky when the moon hides. Telescopes will be required to view the departing visitor, whose reappearance tests telescope power. A prior similar sighting was the IS11 comet observed by a Russian observer in August 1911.
The Dutch bark Maria, Capt. Schall, reported Krakatau eruption in June near Sunda Strait. Lava chunks floated for days, ash and pumice fell on deck, and earth tremors were felt aboard. Nearby ships Belle and Maria weathered gales and suffered damage. A Niagara Falls excursion carried crowds to the Maid of the Mist replica and tourist access.
A river drama describes a swimmer risking a tow-line break, braving whirlpools and currents. A small sailboat is lost to the rapids as it tears its mast and is swallowed by the whirlpool, with no reappearance after the third plunge. The text also notes local depot tensions and weather observations with a satirical aside.
Reports from Bernalillo detail visitors from Copper City enjoying archery and side saddle races with festive dress and music. A misfired arrow injured Mr Ray, while the event also mentions clubs, business concerns, and a pending riot damages suit as local affairs unfold in a lively mining town tableau.
The Albuquerque Library Association plans a speaker series to fund a city library. Rev W Kistler will open the course on Washington at Lead Avenue Methodist Church on Thursday October 15 at 7 40 PM. Ticket price is 25 cents and sold at Bullock Sew Wells Pillsbury’s. The program aims to boost public access to education amid local progress.
Market report shows wheat prices firming in early trading while demand remains uncertain. Cattle receipts and shipments fluctuated with mixed demand and few clear leaders. sheep activity quiet. Petroleum and money markets show steady to easy conditions with slight price movements in New York and London.
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