Campaign conflicts threaten 1884 unity in Democratic ranks
A flurry of Democratic Senate conferences in Washington and New York signals a bid to harmonize the party on a free trade tariff and to shape House organization for 1884. Senators Beck and allies push policy over individuals, aiming to align Democrats in both chambers and avert a split that could cost the party the coming presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam
Randall
Pennsylvania
Beck
Senate
Carlisle
House
Louisvillie Courier- Journal
Cincinnati News-Journal
Guy
Sherman
Congress
Bayard
New York Mail and Express
John Haneeucx
Texas
Tragic Runaway Tramples Spectators in Bronx Parade
A horse drawn wagon frightened by a child procession in the Eleventh district school parade dashed into the crowd. One schoolgirl was killed and several others injured, with Mrs. Eagle among the seriously hurt while aiding the children. The incident shocked onlookers as horses bolted through spectators.
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Bronx
Dros
Manwaures
Eleventh District
Eagle
Nathin
Fatally Shot Wife in Brooklyn Tragedy
July 2 reports from multiple cities describe fatal shootings and violence. In Brooklyn, Agnes L. Wynne, 19, was shot by husband James H. Wynne, 20, after a quarrel. he was jailed. Other items note a farmer shot by a laborer over alleged infidelity, a mayor killing a shooter in Maysville, and a New York incident where a brother killed his sister and then himself. The day’s dispatches cover several violent acts and courtroom outcomes.
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Brooklyn
Agnes L. Wynne
Myrtle Avenue
James H. Wynne
Wynne
Fred
Victory
Lew French
Coppernoll
French
Newarn
N.J
Fanny
Throgg's Eck
Westcheater County
Racing Trials Continue at Chicago Driving Park Meet
The Chicago Driving Park association held another day of racing with warm clear weather and strong attendance. Winners included Bassett in the first race, Leonatus in the Dearborn Stakes, Mediator in the third, Sadie McNairy in the two heats of the fifth, and Charley Lucas in the extra heat. Several entries were scratched, and times ranged around 1:07 to 3:12 for various distances.
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Carcado
Chicago Driving Park Association
Accyuoberrain
Bassett
Glengamp
Billy G
Goldfinder
Pearl Thorn
Miles
Leonatus
Lord Ragland
April Fool
Stocum
Mediator
Cardinal McCloskey
Standiford Keller
Drake Carter
Jennie Blue
J. G. Greener
Sadie McNairy
Robert Bruce
Quebec
Finchy
Vizon
Calleron
Ballard
Brig and Belle
Watning Day
Olivetta
Charley Lucas
PDG
Jin Bell
P.D. Q
Bligaton Beach
New York
Brighton Beach
Linle Minch
Hickory Jim
Hatachimie
Major Hughes
Bondiretta
Bill Bird
Mattie Rapture
Shelby Barnes
Tennyson
Little Kitio
Long Toor
Newsboy
Plunger
Garfield
Swift
Debt declines as June reduces public obligations nationwide
The June public debt decreased by $18,698,201.43 with cash in treasury at $315,389,90.92 and gold and silver certificates totaling $181, - the statement lists various certificates and the year’s drop. Colonel Samuel B. Holabird appointed quartermaster general succeeding Rufus Ingalls, and First Lieutenant Charley Ingalls named captain and assistant quartermaster. John Roach of Chester won bids for four new naval cruisers, with contracts projected to him. The Hill investigation hearings continue, questioning post office project costs and the United States Fire Proof Shutters Company incorporation questions. Continental Guards arrive in Washington from New Orleans, visit Mount Vernon and the White House, and depart for Cleveland, while a state hospital fire leaves several missing inmates and injured patients.
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Wasumeton
Samuel B. Holabird
Rufus Ingalls
Charley Ingalls
6Th Infantry
Navy Department
John Roach
Chester
Hae
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Dolphin
Dispatch Boat
HILL
Stinemetz
New York
Massachusetts
Caron
Tuto
Manley and Cooper Company
New Orleans
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Ligt Infantry Corps
Light Infantry
Mount Vernon
Potomac
White House
Washington
Cleveland
Ilowep F. Brown, Jr
United States
Arkansas
Little Rock
Governor Butler Refuses Adjournment Over Almshouse Probe
Governor Butler sends a lengthy message to the legislature refusing to adjourn to August 27. He claims no charges were made by him while noting the almshouse investigation was initiated by legislative action. He asks why the legislature has not acted on the committee’s report and suggests reading it rather than extending session.
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Autte Lezidorure
Butler
Tewsbury Almshouse
State Board
Yewksbury Almshonse
Tewksbury Investigating Committee
Destruction of Pawtucket Fire Destroys Arcadе and Mills
Fire swept through Pawtucket starting at 6 30 am destroying the old Arcade and spreading to nearby structures. Dexter Yarns mill and storehouse burned with $100 000 in losses and heavy insured. Upper floors of Tenney machine shops and other buildings damaged. Total loss about $115 000 mostly insured. Nearby New Enterprise cracker factory and boarding house also burned with combined losses around $56 000. Boston shoe factory fire at Reid and Closson Swarth Abingdon caused about $165 000 loss.
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Pawtucket
Dadloo
Paovinenor
Old ‘Arcade
East Avenue
Dexter Yar Company
A. E. Tenney
Dantas
Lex
Goldsmith & Winter
New Enterprise
Boston
Reid& Closson
Swoth Abingdon
Armour's Arrival and Big Meat Trade Claims
An Armour interview outlines a vast meat business worth about 20 million dollars with 12 million capital and daily slaughter targets of 1000 cattle and 3000 to 4000 hogs. Armour defends practices, rejects wreckers, and asserts strong finances while denying speculation and noting his firm’s easy sailing when absent. He claims no owed debts and emphasizes self-financed operations and ongoing large-scale packing and distribution.
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Armour
Hes
Cincaco
D. Armour
New York
Gale
Aratour & Co
Lye
Packer
Wil
Milwaukee House
Kansas City
Armour & Co
Corton
London
the Times
United States
Healey Wins Monaghan Race In Land Reform Context
July 2 reports show Healey winning in Monaghan with 2 276 votes against Pringle 2 011 after a counting error was corrected. He addressed a large crowd urging Ulster land reform and ownership of farms, while opponents criticized government falsehoods. One hundred twenty state aided emigrants left for the United States from Limerick. The Queen steamer carried 731 passengers, with most pauper grants barred pending guarantees for later removal to Europe.
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Dusugue
Germany
New York
Luciana Robinson
Jon Kelly
Hancock
Garfield
United States
Healey
Kooper
Dustry
Monaghan
Pringle
Farnell
Ulster
Ireland
Heatey
Parnell Party
Forster
Trevelyan
Atlantic
Foynes
County Limerick
Glen
Ennis
Queen
National Jing
Steamship Company
Cliver
Harope
Aren Ellen Sullivan
New Guinea Annexation Question Splits British Commons
In July reports Lord Derby and Mr Gladstone oppose Queensland action on New Guinea noting vast unknown interior and native resistance. Dispatch to Queensland denied, Home Government to guide police, while noting no foreign powers favor annexation. Also Prussian diet passes church bill amid royal cheers.
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New Guinea
Queensland
Bena
Lord Randolph Churchill
Gladstone
Alexandria
Brsum
Gosuler
Berrretkamr
Interior
Cholera Spreads Across Egypt and Port Areas
Reports from Alexandria and Damietta on July 2 describe 142 deaths at Damietta and scattered fatalities in Mazourah Port Said and Cairo denial of cases in Cairo. Dreaded disease prompts sanitary cordons and refugee landings in Cyprus. Steamship St Bernard and Kate released from quarantine after no major outbreak on board. Eleven deaths noted at Damietta andaminor outbreak at Samonond with four deaths. Spain imposes ten day quarantine on ships from Egypt with two week inspection after ship sickness onboard.
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Chamber of Deputies
Duke of Torlonia
Signor Carapiellar
Alexandria
Damietta
Mazourah
Port Saidon
Cairo
Egypt
Ao Mee Haveg
St. Bernard J and
Kate
Bombay
Loxvox
Chiera
Lensnos
Cobden Club Dinner Reflects on Free Trade Progress
At the Cobden Club dinner in Greenwich Sir Charles Dilke, president of the Local Government Board, toasted foreign visitors and noted shifts toward free trade in the past year. He cited progress in free trade in America and discussed the moderates’ drift in protective countries, while contrasting with Democratic stances and banking burdens.
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Charles Dilke
Cobden Club
Greeenwich
Charles Dilker
America
Denmiocrats
Mora - Bankro
I Mbeorman Reprota
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