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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1883
Page
1
Mail stage robbery near Cisco Texas. Belgian village destroyed by fire. A man killed in a hotel elevator in Chicago. A serious accident on a French railway with many lives lost.
A Chicago dispatch reports the Manitoba railroad bridge over the Mississippi River is burning amid strong winds, risking full collapse. Across the country news cover lynching threats in Mississippi, forest fires in Maine, and political tensions in Europe.
Mendota Illinois September 4 Dr J K Richey shot and mortally wounded his wife last evening before shooting himself as officers closed in on him. Local search efforts were underway for the suspected assailant.
News briefs report Jacob Hadley fatally shooting his son Charles in Taylorville Ohio then attempting suicide. A Mississippi grave robbery ends in vigilante violence as Laddis is killed and King jailed. Destruction continues in Cincinnati with failed body recovery at the rag warehouse. Salinas pavilion collapses injuring few as fair plans fail due to faulty design and heavy roofing.
The special train carrying President Arthur and General Sheridan from Yellowstone arrives in Chicago after a month on the road. A large crowd witnesses the disembarkment as the party proceeds to the Grand Pacific hotel for informal receptions and public events.
Acting Secretary New says preliminary publications are only surprises. No conclusions released until the treasury secretary reviews the commissioner's report. Early impressions hint sharp criticism of Supervising Architect Hill for management and contractor favoritism, especially in Chicago and Cincinnati projects.
Galveston Texas September 4 News Tows special reports a Houston and Texas Central freight train four miles west of Oss wrecked today. A stock car loaded with cattle collapsed. James Carruthers stock man was killed.
Pittsburg September 4 delegates from about five hundred local lodges gather for the fifth annual session of the Knights of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The opening day features reports and elections as representatives convene.
In Washington on September 4 a group led by Major Stone man and Attorney General Marshall Cale presented a formal protest to the President concerning the Interior Secretary’s recent ruling affecting the pueblo of San Francisco.
Ten thousand people witnessed the inauguration of Hon J Rector Koott as governor of Kentucky at Frankfort today. The ceremony drew a large crowd and highlighted a peaceful transfer of power in the state capital.
S. F. Taylor staying at the Vance House in Aureka dreamed of saving his partner Alexander Weed before leaping from a window. His fall broke his right leg and gashed his chin yet doctors say he will recover in a couple of weeks. In Chicago eight hundred newsboys later visited South Park after a YMCA arranged a prize for them.
New Orleans reports the year ending August 11 shows healthy trade with exports rising sharply to 627 45 092 over last year and corn and wheat contributing to gains while imports fall. Cotton exports exceed last year by 11 474 742. corn 6 827 788 bushels valued at 4 509 075. wheat 5849 77 bushels valued at 67 455 961. New York hosts a proposed American League of professional baseball clubs meeting September 12 to form a solid foundation and abolish the Eleven Reserve Rule with clubs like New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Chicago and Indianapolis involved. Indianapol is reports a Sept 4 court session noting letters and press reports about Brady and Dorsey interviews and limits of the statue of limitations. Washington dispatch Sept 4 cites interior department message criticizing press statements from Lake City and pending Utah commissioner matters.
First term of district court in Kansas and the Indiana Territory opened with Judge Poster on the bench. Fifty odd cases were presented by the grand jury. Prominent lawyers attended, including Captain Wayne of Oklahoma notoriety, aiding efforts to secure settlers rights for multiple settlements. Indians from various regions testified against thieves and liquor sellers, accompanied by their agent.
Chicago reports that Richard Michael editor of the Free Presse a German daily was arrested today on a libel warrant sworn by August Spies rival editor. He had earlier been held for calling Spies a thief and repeated the accusation yesterday. The piece also notes political moves around General Palmer and railway stockholder actions.
Yesterday morning at the Windsor hotel an elderly guest, Yoonduo Kumero, blew out a gas flame and was found insensible. He received immediate aid and recovered, though weakened by the incident. Separately, J Alexanders Tyler, a former U S surveyor general, died at the Pachange hotel after diarrhoea worsened by alkaline water. He leaves a wife and child at East Hampton, Long Island. His remains were sent east under Giles O Pearce care.
London reports Hong Kong and Shanghai dispatch massive troop movements toward Tonquin amid Franco Chinese tensions. Berlin notes a fatal Steglitz rail crash and political blame while Austro German talks widen alliance. Dutch East Indies Tellak destruction and volcanic effects, plus cruise of French loyalist resolutions.
The board at Lawrence elected Prof Nichols of Richmond College Kentucky to physics and astronomy and Prof Batley to chemistry. Chancellor Marvin resigned effective September 4 with Rev J B Lippineot chosen as successor. Marvin to oversee the new chemical building. A former English land investor noted a forthcoming change in England and the Prince of Wales being last King possible.
The report notes steady openings and varied receipts across markets including cattle and flour with prices fluctuating. It cites Chicago journal summaries on cattle receipts shipments and market tone, plus steel and lard notes, with Kansas City and New York mentions and general price softness.
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