Anxious to Move as British and Arab Forces Clash
Dispatches from Ismailia and Kassassin describe English troops eager to advance with ample supplies while Arab resistance and rumors of conspiracies unsettle Alexandria. Reports note reception of reinforcements, entrenching, and patrols as General Wolseley plans a stronger force. violence and unrest flare in Dublin amid police strike tensions.
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Welseley
Temailia
Eagen
Alexandria
Mékeyre
Wolseley
Fort Dakheleb
Meks
Evelyn
Wood
Zizinia
Ismailia
Port Baid
Kagidssin
Daily News
Arabi Pasha
Téuter
Antono Paulo
Paulo
Ramleb
Times
Syoseley
Mane Panars
Wol‘seley
Arabi
Kassassin
Arabia
Khedive
Egypt
Reuter
Cairo
Rasleh
Special Constables in Brownsville Crisis Face Courts and Evocations
Reports from August to September detail a turmoil where special constables are blamed for provoking mobs. Two constables receive prison sentences while others return to work amid military involvement. Lord Mayor Dawson defends officials, noting attempts to avoid enlisting outsiders and to reserve police for night duty. Proclamations thank citizens for aid with no further constable enlistment planned.
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Neb
Lord Spencer
Dublin
Observer
Mons
Shetoupan
George Street Sun
Faraeter
Kingstown
Iéemian
Dunrin
Tal
Dawson
War Council
Earl Spencer
Strangere
Tmneelies
Strike End Near as Amalgamated Association Faces Break
Capital News reports mixed signals as the Amalgamated Association and finishers seek a quick conference with manufacturers to end the three month strike. Leaders hint at a Monday delegate meeting while finishers threaten to sever ties if no resolution by next week. Manufacturers push for lower wages and resist recognizing a mill committee amid bitterness. Workers express belief the union will be dissolved, with mills possibly joining Knights of Labor.
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Amalgamated Association
Gehiller Hall
Jarrett
Wheeling
Youngstown
Association
Peter Joy
Wilson & Walker
James L. Bennett
A. M. Byers & Co
Knights of Labor
Zitna
Egypt war rumors and transatlantic movement updates
Paris cable reports M DeLesseps says the Egyptian movement is national with Arabi Pasha backed by the whole people. Arabi’s force numbers 23,000 to 30,000, with arms for 200,000, and the war is predicted to be lengthy. Also noted: a duel between editors Demassas and Dechard in Paris, Demassas killed, and VIPs aboard ships from Liverpool to New York including A M Sullivan en route to lecture on Ireland. The Aga steamer carries British riflemen to Creedmoor competition, met by American rifle association members and press at quarantine.
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Sepa
Onn Bosros
Herald
Paris
M. DeLesseps
Egypt
Arabi Pasha
M DeLesseps
M. Dechard
Petiti Caporal
M. Demassas
Cambal
New York
National
Creedmoor
Fragmented early city notices recounting council actions and public works
Fragmentary OCR notes describe police committee references, street repairs, budget items for public buildings and welfare, licensing debates, and adjournment of a city council meeting. It mentions accounts, salaries, and public works with scattered names and places amid miscellaneous disaster and transit items from the period.
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A. B. Cook
Wheatlevard, Brands and Hunter
Marietta
L. Calhoun
Peters Street
Rimodation
Danison
Diman
Beattie
Olds
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Reg
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Tapp
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England
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John Marshall
Menk
Fairlee Lake
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Singer Rifle and Literary ‘Association
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Department’ Affairs
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