Advice from Dorsey to the President-Elect on Cabinet Picks
A letter from L W Dorsey urges the President-elect to resist Sinn and select Conkling and Arthur from New York for key posts. He argues for Folger as secretary of the treasury and criticizes Knox and others. Dorsey claims strong NY Republican figures offer wisdom, strength, and reform-minded leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurperer
Senday
Knox
New York
SF &x
Gonkling
Arthur
Grant
Mr. Conkling
General Arthur
Mr. Curtys
Wayne MacVeagh
MacVeigh
Panmsylvania
James
Yoske
Folger
The
Treasry
Amle
Eltimen
Conkling
Geer Arthur
Goverm Corpell
J D. Warren
Buffalo
Morgan
Thomas C. Platt
Inet
Mr. Combling
Ineng
L. W. Dorsax
Defense Pleads for Wives Widows and Babies in Sine Rente Case
Washington August 14 Judge Carpenter opened the defense for J. W. and L. W. Dorsey in the sine rente combination trials. He spoke for a bereaved wife and orphaned children, urged justice over mercy, and criticized government officials while defending his clients against conspiracy charges. The court adjourned after his address and the defendants remained present.
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Wasaixaton
Carpenter
J. W
L. W. Dorsey
Eis
Heid
Athem
Younger
Jor
Pombon
Bissmra
Ker
Mernck
Gensral mm
Teved
den of Justice
Ater
Walsh
Sampy
Brady
Shufreldt Treaty Debate Sparks Japanese Press Critique
Native Japanese papers denounce the Shufreldt treaty as unintelligible and unequal, arguing Corea must remain independent yet under China influence. Critics question Article One’s recognition of China relations, and Article Three’s equal footing while fearing Chinese control and American diplomatic interference. The tariff clause prompts fears Corea would be bound by foreign tariff policy, conflicting with U S practice. Prospects of approval hinge on clarifying term duration and independence.
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Shufreldt
Corea
Poli
United States
Corea St
China
Pan
United Stated
Coréa
Peking
Inbla
Commodore Shufgldt
Afflicted Family Faces Sudden Calamity in Oakland
Washington dispatch reports that the Allen and Fitch families gathering at Oakland were struck by a deadly dysentery outbreak. Maria Ewing Fitch died aboard a train en route to Washington while infant Katie remains gravely ill. Dr. Norris aided the afflicted group. the baby’s body lies at General Bethman’s residence awaiting interment.
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Benth
Shermans
Perry Manyon
Oakland
Lew
Indaw
Mrm. Fitch
St. Louis
Norris
General Bhetman
Steenth Strest
Bt. Lowe
Katie
Blaine and Cornell Politics and Intrigue in 1884
A Chicago gossip column notes James G Blaine and Cornell’s 1884 nomination dynamics in New York and New Jersey political circles. It discusses Blaine’s aim to influence Halfbreeds against Cornell, the Arthur faction, and the potential shifts if Cornell or Arthur prevail, with Wadsworth as a looming factor in the convention.
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Sanatoga
Jamesq
Sojanen
United States
Cornell
Blaine
Arthur
Wadsworth
Méana
Cornnell
Robertson
Blaie
Bimine
Ninth District Democrats prepare for convention in Belle
Delegates gather across the district for the Ninth district party gathering in Belle with Judge Alex Ewin of Clarke favored for nomination. Supporters expect strong showings from Speer counties and a likely double nomination. In Keyser WV, Democrats wrap two day convention amid bitter rivalries between candidates Judge Hoge and Demigrt. In Lancaster PA, county asylum fire causes $70,000 loss and prompts inmate evacuations.
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Belle
Gareey Tal
Alex Ewin
Clarke
St Home
Ryortcenat
Speers
Tiva Consoiahon
Waxraine
West Virginia
Keyser
Anpitanta
Hoge
Zhember
Lancaster
Yellow Fever Outbreak Reported Across Brownsville Matamoras
Brownsville and Matamoras report rising yellow fever cases with several deaths as storms loom and officials impose quarantines. The Texas and Mexican dispatches note daily tallies, warnings from the marine hospital service, and intensified local controls in Brownsville and surrounding towns.
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Lansno
Texs
Matamoras
Browns
Ile
Brownsville
Marine Hospital Service
Murder and mayhem ripple through towns in a single dispatch
In Kentacke a family trio is found murdered, including a keeper wife and a seven year old, with infant unharmed in a crib. Heads crushed and throats mangled, three suspects Lenhart Carter Vale and Byrd arrested. Across towns: a Pullman worker’s daughters smothered after gas was blown, a policeman shot during disorderly arrest, McCoys versus Hartfields feuding with executions by shooting, Mooney and Williams fatally wounding Booth, and Deputy Marshal Young shot during warrant service with Jones and Randall fleeing.
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Kentacke
Saele
Hvanxevirin
Ind
Sandy
Alede
Ander Weiber
George Lenhart
Charles W. Carter
Phillip Vale
Joe Byrd
Aman
Iil
Patrick H
Hartfield
Hartfields
Jackaps
Mooney
Willams
Satartia
Booth
Elveston
Denison
United States
Marshal Young
Jones
Indall
Young
Randall
Masters of the Situation In Strikered Mills
August 14 reports from Harmony to Maastadon mills show productivity declines as Ogden Strong and No 2 mills resume. weavers halved at 40.1 mills with Maastadon at two. strikers gain central union support and a prolonged standstill looms while managers await further moves.
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Agust
Harmony
Ee Tay
Ogden
Strong
Nuther
Maastadon
Central
Snetat
Biter
Etindeips
Jarre Oereme
Death notices and political figures in scattered reports
An assortment of obituary and notice fragments lists deaths of notable figures in New York and Europe, including Emile Lasers and Baron Magnus. The items reference connections to politics, state affairs, and historical figures, with scattered biographical notes and reactions from society.
Trial of Garland Near Debarn'e Illon
Report from Roma tbe Munreuin Va August 14 describes Richard Garland accused of killing Joseph Addison in an impromptu duel near Debarn'e Illon. A large crowd followed the trial as the grand jury failed to bring in a true bill and proceedings began with Garland pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
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Munreuin
Richard G Arland
Vand
Joseph Addeon
Baltiiidge
Debarn
Manne
Raen
K. B. Gatling
Renee Fe
Garland
Punnenburg
John R. Garland
Lunnenburg
Key
Farmville
Challotte
Jol
Addison
Jory
LANDING OF PENN BI CENTENNIAL PLANS ARE MOVING
Preparations for Philadelphia bi centennial events in October are expanding with large civic day crowds expected. Estimates cite at least 25 000 participants including 0000 old firemen, 50 000 workers parade, 2 500 musicians and 1 200 prizes. Regatta proceeds total 1 808 and on October 27 10 000 soldiers plus 16 000 Grand Army members will join a grand military pageant. A five member committee to Baltimore will study materials from the Orioles society for use in Broad street tableau. In Louisville Rev T D Witherspoon resigns table street church to lead First Presbyterian Church of Louisville Kentucky.
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ParLave
Wiliam Penn
Itis
Union
Schuylkill
Grand Army of the Republica
Timore
Baltimore Oriole Society
Audi
Broad Street
Land League Rejects Aid to Arabi Bey in Egypt
The Land League and Arabi Bey met Saturday evening and declared they would not advance Jre- Jang’s cause by sending money or troops to Egypt. A telegram from Weil denouncing the action was read. Efforts were made to determine if peasants were charged with an attempt to sell Gut the reigne to a political party.
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Land League
Arpbi Bey
Anon
Send League
Phaiiadelphia
Eveniing
Jre- Jang
Arabi Bey
Egypt
Weil
Loris
Grarvidle
Dervish Pasha Ja
International Woteinision
Sues Canal
Danubian
England
Erie Jane
Theseain ‘Pasha
Therief
Mecca
Oymanie
Constantinople
Beyreut
Tate
Naim Arabi
Al&its
Russia
Asia Minor
Anetria
Selenice
Arébi Pasha
Hog Beth
Museulfawa
Arabi Pasha
Sultan Tay
Arab Pasha
Daily News
Porte
The Ex-Zulu King Aonan Lowpox Arrives in Sheene
Reports state the ex-king of the Zaina, Golewaye, has reached Sheene amid rumors a royal interview may unveil the government’s plan to restore him to his kingdom. The British resident is said to be stationed at Uland to advise on external relations. August weather notes follow with fever and late summer heat.
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Aonan Lowpox
Golewaye
Sheene
Ibis
Uland
Turbulent Talk of Egypt and Ottoman Relations
A tangled report from Constantinople describes Ottoman and Turkish plans for Egypt including a potential Danubian style commission and warnings of war with England. Parleys about Arabi Pasha and the caliphate frame a tense scene as European powers jockey for influence and military moves.
German dismissals alter security at Alexandria
August 14 dispatches report German sailors withdrawn from guarding the German hospital at Alexandria and a skimish west of the city beyond Mek forts with Arabs driven back. British forces reinforce and march on Ramleh while troops and transport ships arrive at Alexandria. The khedive appoints interpreters for the advancing English army as earthworks rise beyond Mekalla and Abyssinian pumps assist British positions.
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Alexarner
Alison
Lebicht
Alexandria
Daily News
Meks
Asabi Pasha
Garnet Wolesley
Tevok
Woolwich
Coldstream Guards
Ramleh
Fast Guards
Duke of Connaught
Holland
Household Cavalry
Orcantes
Cameron Hlighlands
Raprrshire
Alexannia
Mekalla
Thames Rowing Club Accepts Challenge For Hills Crew
August 14 London Thames rowing club accepts challenge from Hills crew after Yale boat club support. Captain Saturney leads Moors team plans to meet on the championship course about a month hence. dispatch notes home passages may be cancelled if match is arranged.
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Loxvon
Yale Boat Club
Thames Rowing Club
Chailen
Hilledale
Saturney Vening
Tom Capis
Caston
Thames
Hills
Yeni ‘Ghuster
Anarchy in Peru and Lima unrest and rumors reach New York
Dispatches report Peruvian interior actions against rebels as forces gather near Lima amid fear of stern measures. An estimated garrison of about 12 000 men may be deployed, with detachments in the interior expected. Separately a London telegram notes a deadly explosion in a shop near Ruedas, causing extensive damage and injuries.
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Acapalco
Aspinwall
Lisha
Ac Steer
Lima
Hn P
Action Trust
Lima Garriao
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Constitution
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Misa
Mississip
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Lona Braxen
Bellevue
N. W. Andrews
Cyrus W. Fieer
Albers ‘Levy
Seligmans
Cohoes Helétig
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Hades
Liam Schi
United
Levy
Evar
E. Beries
Florida
Hoyt
Emile Lasers
Baron Magnus
Magaus
Denis
Sarah Bernhardt
Copenhagen
Magnus
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R Cha
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the Porte
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J. W Oneral
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W. Appler
Cant Road
J. Ormenger
Point Rairoad
W. J. Brantley
Southwestern Railroad
Central Railroad
J. P HM
Southwestern
Jafira Shellman
Wm. M. Wadley
T. ©. McDendon
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Mexico
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