Treaty claims Mexican alliance with Germany shocks nation
A circulated report alleges a secret offensive and defensive treaty between Mexico and Germany granting Berlin major advantages. The piece cites Judge Morgan, German minister conduct, and state department silence, while Assistant Secretary Davis says he knows nothing of such a treaty.
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Wasurxeton
Mexico
Germany
United States
Phillip H. Morgan
Morgan
Secretary of State
Department of State
General Drum
State Department
Congress
West
North America
Monroe
Huving
New Leon
Prince Ivan Bismarck
Bismarck
Corssidered Invrobable
John Davis
Crook’s Report on Apache Campaign in Mexico
General Crook’s official campaign report from August 7 details May 15 battles against Apaches in Mexico, crediting guide Peaches and noting surrender of some forces. He argues Apaches fight with a code of war unknown to whites and that women and children suffer first in surprise attacks, comparing cruelty to beasts.
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Mexico
Crook
War Department
Uot Nat
Rascally acts prompt strict supervision and swift punishment
The text argues that continued supervision is needed to prevent new outbreaks of rascality, as any planned acts of violence would be detected quickly and punished severely, deterring further mischief and exposing the offender to immediate consequences.
McDonald faces fresh allegations on private life
Washington August 7. Friends of ex Senator McDonald of Indiana claimed he was a leading presidential candidate in 1844 with spotless private and public life. Today charges about his domestic life are published and may harm his nomination prospects. Despite innocence, such allegations would be used to undermine his run and affect voters nationwide. Indiana Democrats worry about misperceptions of McDonald's popularity and the party's future prospects if he is nominated.
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Vubleationa Hogardiaz Fie Womenstle Relatioan
Mim
Wasnimetox
McDonald
Indiana
Out Today
Todiana
RicDonald
Democratic Party
Tig Nelish
Stem Jarre Rock
Indian Territory
Clinton B. Fish
Whitlesy
Indian Affairs
Price
Muskogee
Senator Cocke
Texas
Cherote
Spieches
Arthur Ambition Rumors of a Second Term Grow
Washington August 7 A correspondent reports a confidant says President Arthur may seek a second term. The source notes broad public approval for his administration following Garfield's death and says Arthur aims to satisfy all regions while avoiding talk of a presidential boom.
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Wasamuton
Arthur
White House
Garfield
Sssnasin
Sucre
Yellowstone
Postage stamps changed as three cent line ends soon
August 7 reports the familiar three cent stamp will cease after October with continued acceptance until stock runs out. Surplus postmasters stocks may be redeemed later but will require large clerical effort. New stamps are being prepared with the 5 cent design approved and the 6 cent stamps retained to honor Lincoln.
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Ketira
Cleras
The Second Strike and Telegraphers Mutiny
Reports from August 7 describe limited telegraph strike actions across multiple lines. Four Wabash operators at Decatur Illinois quit under union pressure, with few others affected. Chicago and Alton workers reportedly began strike actions offset by remaining staff ready to restore service. Authorities anticipate varied impact, while other roads show limited resignations or intact operations.
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Sr. Loci
Wabash Telegraph Lines
Brotherhood
Decatur
Ilinois
Andrews
Wabash Road
Louis
Colonel Hill
Vandalia Road
Rogers
St. Louis
San Francho Road
Mito
Iron Mountain Road
Chicago and Alton Road
Baker
Western Union
Kansay City
Shaw
Western Canon
Manhattan Elevated
New Years City
Chilago Asd
ALTON
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Campbell
New York
Workman
Morris
Chicago
Adl
Ead
Bloomington
Ill
Alton and Wabash
City Council
Baltimore
Peerguces
King
Baltimore and Quro Railroad
Camden Station
Calvert Street
Cincinnati
Wesvern Union Telegraph Company
New York City
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sfhomas ‘I. Eckert
Telegraph Company
Coscob
Conn
Mutual Union
Scarsdale
American Union
Atlantic
Twe
Marion, Biddle & Marion
The Iron Men and Amalgamated Iron Workers Convention
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers held a national convention at the assembly building in Philadelphia. President John Jarrett welcomed 168 delegates and 15 officers as Andrew Lee spoke for the district. The gathering expressed support for Bethlehem strikers and telegraph operators, adopting a resolution in solidarity.
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Anausi
Amalgamated Society of Iron Worker
Patuanesenia
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steal Workers
Tenth and Chestnut Streets
John Jarrett
Jarrett
Ausciention
Andrew Lee
Eighth
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
P. J. McGuire
New York
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Association
McGuire
FE. Powell
William Robinson
National Lodge
the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Ourer Workers
Locomotive Engineers Stand Apart From Other Unions
P M Arthuy, head of the brotherhood of locomotive engineers, said his group operates independently, has no grievances, and would not strike even if railroads collapsed. He claimed no authority for any strike talk and emphasized they would run trains as they have since before telegraphs. He noted pressure to join other unions but insisted they paddle their own canoe.
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Atlanta
Williams, McLeod and Dunn
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Curverano
P. M. Arthuy
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Fuzt
Romiabensnu
Mgr. Capel
Veter
St. Ignatius
Christ
Tgnatius
Ignatius
Paul
Timothy
Kentucky and Utah Elections Reported in August Returns
The Democratic State Committee forecasts a 40 000 to 50 000 majority with a solid legislature. Knott to win governor by about 15 000 as counties with Democratic gains show strong support. Utah territory reports quiet voter turnout with the Mormon ticket sweeping districts except Summit. Gentiles abstained in many areas.
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Vranhoort
Democratic State Committee
Knott
Jon
Lowuville
Knoll
Senate
Thompson
Henry Clay
Caldwell
Utah
Oepex
Summit County
Pte
Thrashing of Stepfather by New Haven Policeman
Policeman William M. Collett of New Haven assaulted his stepfather after Roberts insulted Colletts wife during a visit to Centerville. Collett, after learning of the incident on night duty, went to Centerville and set upon Roberts, who was later arrested for the assault. Collett calls it a family misunderstanding and declined further comment.
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New Haven
Conn
William M. Collett
Collett
Capel's First Sermon at St Xavier Church in New York
The Rev. Mgr Capel delivered his first public sermon in the United States at St Xavier Church. Wearing a purple robe, he spoke on St Ignatius’s virtues and the Jesuits, praising obedience to God, sacrifice, and the church’s enduring mission amid historical trials while greeting an attentive crowd.
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New Yonk
Mar. Capel
St. Xavier
Samuel H. Wrisbee
Teoth
Hiu
Gad
Church of God
God
Christ
St. Ignatius
Gied
Gred
Teuch
Church
Jesus
Mer
Capel
British Debt Plan Aimed at Reducing National Obligations
In Parliament Mr. Gladstone read a private Egypt letter noting Lord Dufferin’s army and judiciary reforms and Delta irrigation plans. The national debt bill, second reading 149 to 5, would replace terminable annuities expiring in 1883, enabling repayment of 174,000,000 pounds in twenty years. Irish MPs oppose, Conservatives seek tax relief via annuity expiration. Supporters argue debt reduction aids future competition with America and colonies. Many MPs will travel to America during recess. motions on Pravin and Zululand discussed but defeated after Gladstone speeches.
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de Slade
Loxvor
House of
Gladstone
Egypt
Lord Dufferins
Nile
America
Tospax
House of Conmons
Pransvaal
Zululand
Glulstone
Volatile Madrid Uprising at Badajoz Ends In Undignified Fashion
The Times Madrid correspondent reports the Badajoz military rising ended with little harm beyond railway damage and regimental and municipal money theft. Ringleaders named include Colonels Gallenes and Vega and Majors Marino Barriga. Six million pesetas in gold untouched. refugees claim the revolt aimed to mask a government-deficit. Portuguese authorities report refugees fleeing to Eniche while insurgent actions remain unclear.
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Leynon
Times
Madrid
Badajoz
Spain
Gallenes
Marino
Vega
Barriga
Bank of Spain
Zorrilla
Salmeron
Internec
Badajizsa
Eniche
Cholera Outbreak Reports From Egypt and Beyrouth
August 7 dispatches report thirteen British troop deaths from cholera in Egypt Sunday, with Cairo deaths down to thirty in the last twelve hours and nine in Alexandria near Mahwantich canal as filth removal begins. British commander notes continued improvement with no new cases. Beyrouth to be cordoned and quarantined for twenty days. total Egyptian deaths Monday reach 588 including 78 in Cairo.
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Lorpen
Egypt
Cairo
Alexandria
Mahwondich Canal
Nile
Lennon
Constantinople
Sanitary Council
Beyrout
Louvon
Mass Ammunition Shipments Linked to Shanghai Trade
In San Francisco on August 7 a Pacific mail steamship carried 500 carloads of ammunition and arms marked United States government 43 caliber. The cases originated in Springfield Massachusetts. Over the past 15 months regular shipments appear to have gone to C Schmidt Shanghai. About 240,000 Springfield rifles and 25,000,000 cartridges were sent, plus 50,000 to 80,000 bales of cotton duck for tents. Total war material value about 5 million dollars.
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Ob Law
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Comstock
United States Government
Springfield
Massachusetts
C. Schmidt
Shanghai
China
McDermott Arrested on Arrival in Liverpool
James McDermott, an American citizen with an Irish name, was arrested aboard the City of Montreal on arrival from America in Liverpool. He faced a charge of conspiracy to murder public officials after a Cork warrant tied him to O Herlihy. Police report correspondence with O Donavan Rossa and James Stephens. he pledged to seek protection from the American government.
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Liverpool
Livestonn
James McDermott
America
McDermott
Montreal
Cork
O’ Herlihy
O’donovan Rossa
James Stephens Wen
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Chicago Gay Council
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Kentucky
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