Decoration Day Observances Amid Storms at Arlington and Gettysburg
Violent rain storms disrupted Decoration day ceremonies at Arlington Soldiers Home and Congressional Cemetery though most programs proceeded before the showers. Nationwide observances included closures, half mast flags, and a Gettysburg gathering with Gen Butler speaking alongside President Hayes. A grand military display occurred in New York City.
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Utica Manchester game ends in Utica win on base running
Utica beat Manchester by superior base running aided by a costly error by Sullivan left fielder for Manchester. Kennedy Hawes Richmond Latham Swift made key plays while Purcell struggled in second and sixth innings. About 100 spectators watched as Uticas praised crowd reception and planned another game tomorrow. Score details follow.
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Italian Patriot Mazzini Honored In New York Unveiling
The memorial bust of Giuseppe Mazzini was unveiled in New York with speeches by Mayor Ely, Smith E Lane, Signor Corradi and others. William Cullen Bryant praised Mazzini’s life and religious liberty. A later banquet and open air festival followed, with socialist protests by Justus Schwab and colleagues. Bryant later suffered a serious fainting spell and concussion from a fall, with doctors hopeful for recovery.
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Proposals for Bulgaria Split and Congress Plans
Telegraph dispatches from Vienna and London say Count Schouvaloff’s proposals would set Bulgaria’s southern boundary from Bulgaria to Philippopolis and Varna Turkey to keep Batoum in exchange for fortress demolition and European rather than Russian control. A British naval review at Portsmouth signals power while congress groundwork and European arrangements unfold.
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Northern Railroad stockholders meet at Phenix Hall
Concord New Hampshire May 30 The thirty third annual meeting of the Northern Railroad stockholders convened in Phenix Hall. Onslow Stearns presided as president and directors were elected with Stearns Foster Nesmith Crocker Minot Lawrence Hayes all winning every vote. Auditors reported books correct and officers formed.
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Fire damages multiple 19th century stores and mills across towns
Reports from Portsmouth, Pottsville, New York, Newburyport and Woodsville describe fires damaging Wendell's hardware store Butler Laighton's grocery stock Newburyport barn and livestock Dixon's North Monroe buildings and the Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway machine shops. Incendiary suspicions noted in several cases with varying insurance.
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Two Men Buried in Montreal Area Well Die in Sluice
Montreal May 30 The Hochlega well collapse kills Luc Dion trapped as water rose. Narcisse Dejardins rescued after 20 hours with legs broken. Hogan Beaufort crew of eight workers freed. Lafontaine and two others only slightly hurt. Dion’s body recovered with little external injury but sign of struggle.
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Reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Springfield June Fifth
Springfield May 30 arrangements for the Society of the Army of the Potomac reunion in Springfield on June 5 promise a hearty welcome. City Hall exercises feature an oration by Rev Henry Ward Beecher and a poem by Richard H Stoddard. Banquet in the hall, with bands from Providence and Boston.
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Robbers Strike Westbound Passenger Train At Salt Lake
Four masked men boarded the west bound train after leaving Percey station. They robbed passengers of cash and tickets, struck a passenger, fired three shots, and fled in three minutes. Track found at daylight as armed men pursued. Reward offered by Union Pacific $1000 per robber.
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Potter Committee promises thorough inquiry into Hayes era thefts
Washington capital notes Clarkson N Potter as chairman with a strong, varied panel including William Morrison, Eppa Hunton, John MacMahon, Joseph Blackburn, Henry Stenger, James Cobb, Ben Butler, Frank Hiscock, Jacob Cox, and Thomas Reed. The group forms a cross section of reformers and party leaders chosen by Morrison and Randall to unmask villains tied to the Hayes presidency thefts and Southern frauds.
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New York Woman Seeks Divorce After Hyde Park Wedding
Collins B. Cole of New York sues Cora P. Cole for divorce. she formerly Cora Pearl Heusted, once famed in Poughkeepsie society. The marriage followed a previous divorce, amid rumors of alleged offenses and intense county gossip. Mrs Cole is gravely ill, with family and counsel disputing the suit’s existence and fate.
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Notable Clergy and Judge Die in New England and Nebraska
Rev Nicholas Medbery long-time Portsmouth city missionary died in Dover Massachusetts at 77 after a long ministry. Hon Daniel Garitt Chief Justice of Nebraska Supreme Court died at Nebraska City of dropsy at about 70. Rev Josiah Clare LL D former Williston Seminary principal died at Northampton aged 64.
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New York's Woman Convict in Erie County Penitentiary
A Western New York paper reports Mary Ann Shaffer known as William Freeman, with brothers and sisters in Allegany County unaware of her gender. She lived as a man, married a woman, and performed outside work while the wife sought leniency from the judge. Public excitement grows and a pardon seems likely.
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Renowned minister linked to string of marriages and embezzlement
In 1877 Rev. John Foster who led the Baptist Church in Gilbert Mills New York formerly headed the First Congregational Church in Hannibal Missouri. A church committee charges he used alias names and practiced bigamy after deserting wives. He allegedly embezzled funds and left dependents destitute while marrying six times.
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Sheridan arrives to select camps for troops heading to the Hills
Col. Sheridan of Gen. Phil Sheridan's staff arrives to choose three encampment sites for soldiers marching toward the Hills. Camps will be near Bear Buttes ten miles from Deadwood, near Rapid City forty miles away, and on the Little Missouri river eighty to ninety miles distant. The encampments, with Fort McRanney troops, aim to protect Black Hills towns and routes for the summer.
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Outlaw Sam Bass Surrounded Near Fort Graham
The News reports Sam Bass, the train robber, and five men surrounded on Big Caddo creek by Berry Meadow, Stephens county sheriff. Meadow was reinforced by ten men from Palo Pinto and plans an attack this morning after two days of limited fighting with unclear losses.
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Plate Glass Co. allegedly bankrupt shown in Dodge suit
In Pittsfield on May 30, witnesses and accounts testified that the Plate Glass Company was far worse off than stated to the Porcelain Company at consolidation and that the former was practically insolvent at that time.
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Concord Daily Patriot To Publish New Edition On June 5
The Concord Daily Patriot will be new on June 5 and continue during the Legislature session. Deacon David Stevens and his wife of Deerfield celebrated their golden wedding with about a hundred attendees. A Greekback club formed in Exeter with officers: President Oliver L. Giddings Vice President George W. Wadleigh Secretary Treasurer A. J. Hoyt. Manchester Base Ball Association expelled pitcher John Leary for contract violation and drunkenness. P J McElroy about 45 killed at P C Cheneys mill by the paper machine. Frank Guilford of Plymouth killed a horse after attempting to preach and failing at work. Alumni of Dartmouth College consider James W. Patterson and Charles H. Bell for Board of Trust vacancies.
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Rutland Workhouse foundation near completion
The Vermont Workhouse at Rutland foundation is finished and the building will be erected soon. The Branecon scale works will be removed to Rutland in two or three weeks. Rev. William R. Warner was installed pastor of Ira Baptist Church on Tuesday. Rev. Justin K Richardson of Rutland preached the sermon. Dr Horace Fales was thrown from his carriage Thursday, found senseless in the road, then revived. his temple bruised and head pain remain, but he is in a critical condition.
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Prisoners in Lawrence jail rattle county records
The notice lists 155 prisoners at the jail and House of Correction in Lawrence. It mentions Richard Porter held on two counts of burglary, each for 500 dollars, and the health of George T. Hathaway of Fall River deteriorating since his commitment. It also notes a stabbing in Lowell and various regional incidents and transfers.
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