Canal turmoil and Suez operations spark European debate
August 22 dispatches from Sorpon and Alexandria describe widespread British control along the Suez Canal. French papers condemn the occupation while Port Said reports a modus vivendi and resumed canal traffic. Wolseley notes troop landings, rail movements, and telegraph takedowns as Egypt braces with new defences and Khedive decrees.
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Constitution
Daily News
Alexandria
Condor
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Achilles
Dametts
Meks
Ramler
Baiey
Khedive
Wolseley
Egypt
Exchange Telegraph Company
Arshi Pasha
CONG MURDERS TRIAL AND PLOT CLAIMS IN IRELAND
Patrick Walsh found guilty of murdering Marian Lyden in April 1881 and sentenced to be hanged September 20 in the common pleas court. Lords Spencer to review affidavits from a prior case for possible intervention. Police identify ten prisoners from Joyce family massacre witnesses. conspiratorial plots alleged with witnesses under protection. Trial expected to begin soon before the commission court. The Jolly Dogs meet in Arthur’s Town, New York, and President Arthur’s cabinet holds a social gathering with limited business and upcoming visits to Newport sites.
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New York
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Chandler
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Newark
Long Branch
Poiger
Newport
Casino
Torpedo Station
Fort Adams
Secretary of the Navy
Morgan
Leigh Smith Voyage Reveals Winter Ice Reach to Franz Josef Land
The Times reports Leigh Smith’s voyage shows Franz Josef Land opens seasonally under certain wind conditions. Cape Flora huts buried by winter snowdrifts while outside temperatures reach minus forty five. The Hope damaged on a July reef near Novaya Zemlya delaying rescue of the Erai’s crew.
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Sonken
Nova Zembia
Generals Named For Egyptian Campaign Command
A list of senior officers selected for the expedition to Egypt led by Sir Garnet Wolseley includes Maj Gen Joseph Wolseley born 1833 in Dublin, Sir Archibald Allison born 1826, Maj Gen Sir Evelyn Wood born 1838, Sir John Adye born 1819, Lt Gen Willis born 1832, HRH Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught born 1850, and Colonel Goodenough. notes detail service in Crimea, Indian Mutiny, Ashanti, Zululand, and other campaigns with appointments across the War Office and colonial commands.
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England
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Turkish Sensation and Assignments Stir London to Tripoli
Despatch from Constantinople reports the Sheik of Islam and the finance minister meeting Lord Dufferin and delivering a sultan’s message, causing a sensation. An Arab tribe east of Bengazi in Tripoli reportedly plans to aid Arabi Pasha, led by a powerful chief backing the national movement. Louis Cush assigns in Memphis, liabilities about 21,000 with assets around 12,000, W L Clapp named assignee.
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Constantinople
Reuter Telegram Company
Tripoli
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Desser
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Jesuits Seek Return of Confiscated Lands in Nova France
Quebec Jesuit leaders press for restitution of lands seized during Henry IV’s reign. They argue restoration is justice and note the property list includes valuable estates. Promoters hint at northern territories as potential compensation or reward.
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Henry Iv
Cyenne
Quebec
France
Fever Cordon Threat to Texas Urged Quarantine Measures
Telegram from Corpus Christi surgeon warns of yellow fever spread from Brownsville via land routes. Quarantine orders requested for Laredo and all lines between Corpus Christi and Laredo, with tents, provisions, and medical aid needed at stations. Brownsville reports 54 new cases and four deaths. authorities plan strict border inspections and a fortified cordon.
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Arsagas Pass
Tampico
Bagdad
Mexico
Texas
the Marine Hospitel
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Corpus Christi
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Geeral Hamilton
Goodrich
National Board of Health
New Orleans
Secretary of the Treasury
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Corpus Christa
Aredo
Brownasvi.Lk. Tex
Fort Brown
Matamoros
Totilen's Day in Court in Star Route Case
August 22. Totten argues the prosecution must stay within the indictment while reviewing star service expeditions to justify Brady orders. He finds no conspiracy evidence and questions Walsh testimony. McSweeny rebuts, stressing the need for positive proof beyond reasonable doubt. Court adjourned at 3:05.
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Star Service
Brady
Totten
John A. Walsh
McSweeny
Ker
White House
Bliss
Buz Fitz
Garland trial jurors hear full first degree guidance
The Garland murder trial neared a verdict as the court delivered a long charge to the jury outlining first degree murder criteria and second degree manslaughter standards. The instructions covered premeditation, malice, self defense, and specific factors from the July 1882 letters and meetings.
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C H
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Garland
Furst
Commonwealth
James Addison
Misa Hatchett
Ocfason
John A. Roach
John A. Boach
William A. Boswell
Abuaiye
Memphis and Charleston stockholders reject consolidation bid
Four million shares represented as Memphis and Charleston stockholders vote unanimously to reject a proposed lease consolidation with East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia. A committee will negotiate terms to allow the Memphis and Charleston to retain control. New stock and bonds details approved to aid finances while preserving existing stockholders’ rights.
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Ale
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Colgar
Baxter
Thomas
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Memphw
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Board of Directors
New Orleans Gas Frauds and Speculation Schemes
Joseph H. Oglesby of New Orleans sues C K Garrison Henry Attms of Great Britain C Gibson of St Louis the New Orleans Gaslight Co and others in US circuit court over alleged fraudulent assessments of Crescent City Gaslight stock and fraudulent consolidation with Sard Company Oglesby held 3550 Crescent shares and seeks to set aside the consolidation and recover losses amid a complex fraud case with directors named and outside shareholders affected.
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United States Circuit Court
Joseph H. Oglesby
New Orleans
C. K. Garrison
Henry Attms
Great Britain
C. Gibson
Bt. Lois
New Orleans Gaslight Co
Cresent City Gaslight Company
Sard Company
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