28 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1883
Page
1
A jumble of 19th century notes reports cholera reappearing, robberies in Texas, a Hollywood turn with Henry Irving, and political unrest. The Altlantic City express robbery rumor surfaces, while crime scenes in New York, Philadelphia, and Lew Castle feature sensational incidents and legal actions.
The text records a presidential proclamation by Chester A. Arthur designating Thursday November 29 as a day of general thanksgiving. It urges the nation to rest from labor and gather in places of worship to give devout gratitude to God for bountiful blessings and civil and religious liberty.
In Banks County Georgia the Yarborough gang led by Las Yarborough was convicted on charges of outrages against black voters who backed Henry Speer. Four family members Jasper Davis Dillas Neal were tried and found guilty with sentences from one to six years. The judge denounced the crimes as disgraceful to the nation.
The 27 October scene in Quebec centers on the departure of Princess Louise on the Sardinian to England. A large crowd gathered as Royal party boarded at the citadel amid demonstrations and royal salutes while officials and spectators exchanged farewells. Also Paris reports a submarine cable protection conference approving a war time right to cut cables with proportional consequences.
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