War cloud over Monroe Doctrine as canal clash looms
Washington reports a growing risk of conflict over foreign interoceanic canal plans led by De Lesseps and Eads. Secretary Evarts and Captain Eads discuss alternative routes, with rumors of England France and Germany quietly aligning. The piece cites Monroe doctrine principles and notes ongoing congressional debate.
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Panama
M. de Lesseps
Congress
State Department
Evarts
Captain Eads
Eads
France
New York
England
Germany
Bayard
United States
Reorganization Bill Aims to Speed Supreme Court Work
Washington February 8 The Manning of Mississippi bill to reorganize the United States Supreme Court proposes three concurrent divisions to hear cases, clearing a calendar years in arrears. If passed it would triple the court’s output, aiding those with suits before it. Further political debates surround Porter, Garfield, and the Sherman Boynton dispute as the session unfolds.
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Washineton
Senate
Pendleton
Coustet
Hes
Mr. Ingalls
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Manning
Mississippi
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Wealthy Texan Loses $125000 Bonds in New York Heist
Kenneth Albro, a rich cattleman from Texas, arrived in New York with 125000 in registered bonds. On Wall Street steps a mysterious pair of men swindled him, snatching the satchel as he leaned to view how to transfer the bonds. A harsh exchange followed with a taunting ransom note.
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New York
Kenneth Albro
Wall Street
Sub-Treasury
Albro
Noes
Tomy
Ling
Garibaldi's secret marriage to Iris Raimondi finally revealed
The article recounts Garibaldi's impulsive marriage to Iris Raimondi, an illegitimate daughter of Marchese Raimondi. Amid romantic rumors a vow was made as troops moved toward Caprera, the bride fainted at the altar, and the couple wed with the marchese's consent. The next morning the bride confessed she was enceinte and Garibaldi departed. The pair later lived in Swiss exile.
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Court of Appeal
Europe
Signora Raimondi
Caprera
Varese
Como
Marchese
Raimondi
Signora Ronconi
Urban
Cona
Borghe Vico
Iris
Meath
Italy
Switzerland
Lincoln and Seymour in 1864 Presidential Plot
In 1864 Lincoln sought a Democrat like Horatio Seymour for a unity candidate after fearing Judge Chase might secure the Republican nomination. Stanton backed the bid, but Seymour declined to pursue the presidency, insisting on finishing his term as New York governor. Lincoln then pressed for Republican renomination, with two Lincoln supporters noting letters will be published in Seymour's war reminiscences.
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Washington
Seymour
Lincoln
Judge Chase
Horatio Seymour
Stanton
New York
Thesident
Prison report cites overcrowding and disease at Louisa jail
The leasefire prison investigating committee blames the penitentiary’s woes on overcrowding, defective sewerage, poor cleanliness, and inadequate diet. Scurvy ran rampant in 1879 with 1000 treated. Flogging was cruel at times. beds and clothing were insufficient. The governor is urged to remove keeper J W South. Also notes Colonel Moulton’s letter and Secretary Sherman note controversy tied to Democratic electors.
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Louisvill
J. W. South
Democrats Likely Move National Convention to Cincinnati
A Daily News dispatch says it is almost certain the Democratic national convention to nominate president and vice president will be held in Cincinnati. Thirteen national executive committee members favor Cincinnati with John W. Thompson and Senator Thurman backing the move. The national Democratic committee headquarters will be in New York.
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New York
Daily News
Cincinnati
National Executive Committee
John W. Thompson
Thurman
National Democratic Committee
Disease spreads among children in Emporia area
Leavenworth, Kan February 5 In Emporia and one or two other places a new disease doctors do not understand cripples children It is a rash resembling measles and very contagious. Odate was brought here by refugee Mito Many cases have
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Kan
Emporia
Odate
Mito
Terrible Paris Rail Collision Kills and Injures Many
A Paris area train crash on the Argenteuil line results in seven dead and twenty seriously hurt with official probes awaited. Later reports from Clichy reveal eleven dead and about sixty wounded as fog and rapid train dispatch are blamed. Notables including architect Maret and actor Hayme are among the injured or dead, while toll-takers face censure for delaying the wounded.
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Argenteuil
Versailles
Seine Et Oise
Seine
Clichy
Count de Puyferrat
Dieudonne
St. Lazare
Clichy- Levallois
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Ree
M. Maret
Place Vendome
Isabella
Spain
Hayme
M. Jolly
Bouffes Parisiens
M. Illeville
Emilie Brossat
Theatre
Fran
Asnicres
Waur
Cremated Unwillingly Wash House Fire Tragedy
A San Francisco fire on Pine Street near Taylor killed eleven Chinese men found in the ruins. Authorities suspect opium intoxication and pipe ignition. In a separate South Carolina blaze, nine African Americans perished in a Stack plantation cabin near Columbia after a nighttime fire.
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Pine Street
Taylor
Columbia
William Stack
Horrible Crime Near Londonderry Ends in Suicide
A nephew, Frank Dillingham, 18, killed his aunt Mrs. Sarah Dillingham in Londonderry New Hampshire, strangling her with a cord and shooting her with a revolver, then shot himself in the temple. He later confessed to Burns store officials. he was taken to Derry for a preliminary examination while Mrs. Dillingham lingered in critical condition.
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N. H
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Londonderry
Monmouth
Boston
Manchester
E. V. Dillingham
New England
D. H. Burns
Frank K K. Burns
Sarah
Frank
Burns
Isaac Shepard
J. H. Wheeler
William Clark
John Gilchrist
Medium intelligence suspect details in tragic crime
The narration notes a man described as of average intellect who is not expected to possess criminal traits. He offers no motive for the crime and remains silent as neighbors describe his calm demeanor. After the incident he shot himself near a pasture fence, with blood traces found in the snow, yet his eventual accountability is anticipated.
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Op Toycoday
Keyhole Society targets vice houses amid espionage clash
The Keyhole Society warns of vile haunts near fine homes and plans to expose patrons and merchants who frequent them. D J Whitney faces criticism for a sweeping enforcement scheme seen as intrusive and unAmerican by editors and clergy, while opponents demand public scrutiny and charter repeal.
Uncle Jesse's Drunken Boat Ride in Arkansas Tale
A sixty year old Arkansas man recalls his first drink sparked by a local option debate and a boat trip southward. Influenced by governors and crew, Uncle Jesse White ends up intoxicated, shouting praise to the governor of North Carolina and waking in a prison-like time in Little Rock.
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Ark
Jesse White
Arkansas
East Tennesse
Jesse
Ike
Pap
Susan
North Carolina
South Carolina
North
Parson
Lever
Two Brawlers Kill Woman in Oakland Shootout
In Oakland a stray shooting during a brawl between two men wounded Mrs. Stetson as she passed an open doorway. The shot killed her instantly. Both assailants were arrested.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Famine in Connaught Ireland Desolate Parishes
A Dublin letter reports widespread destitution in Connaught with famine and fever. In Carnagh parish about 6000 people face starvation as workhouses are distant and mothers travel barefoot for meat and turf. Nine tenths of Connemara's coast population near Galway to Sligo teeters on starvation.
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Dublin
Ireland
Connemara
Galway
Connaught
Duchess of Marlborough
Carnagh
Sligo
Restless South America war news and Chilean measures
Panama reports a stagnant South Pacific war with no movements. Huascar blockades Mollands port, while Peru restricts recruiting. Argentina plans army increases and Chile appeals for 50,000 recruits. Chilean senate allows four million more notes, Tarapaca nitrate export taxed, and exporters face a 0.21 per quintal duty.
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Panama
South Pacific
Dazer
Prado
Peru
Chili
Santiago
Tarapaca
Young Man's Luck in The Belfast Age Story
A Belfast native, Anson D. Stephenson, 25, works for Lewis Coleman & Co. in Boston. His employers knew Mrs Bass, sister of a former mayor, who lived alone with valuables in the house. The tale highlights a remarkable stroke of fortune surrounding the family and household.
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Belfast
Anson D. Stephenson
Lewis Coleman & Co
Chauncy Street
Boston
Charles A. Stephenson
Bass
Will Bequest Shapes Upshot of Washington Street Property
A guardian figure, Mr. Stephenson, watched over Miss Mary Bass and her estate after the daughter’s death. The will admitted to probate bequeathed to Stephenson a Washington street lot with a home, comprising 4000 feet of land taxed at 46,000 dollars but likely worth more. The three stores on the property yield about 3000 dollars yearly, while the mother remains alive, leaving uncertainty over immediate possession.
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Stephenson
Building Trades Thrive Amid Trade Slump in London
London reports that building trades resist downturn as capital shifts from other sectors. The Operative Bricklayers' Society notes full employment aside from Birmingham, Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Newcastle. Wages range from 5½d to 6d hourly. numbers of branches rise despite winter stoppages, with 6360 members across 120 branches and 18,000? worth of assets.
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New York Graphic
London
Operative Bricklayers’ Society
Birmingham
Cardiff
Middlesbrow
Newcastle on-Tyne
Allch
New Mexico Lynching of Three Killers
Las Vegas dispatch reports Sheriff Carson killing suspects West Henry and Dorsey were pulled from jail by a 75 man mob. West was hanged while Henry and Dorsey were shot on the Plaza as the crowd grew enraged, their bodies left at the scene.
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New York
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Carson
West
Henry
Dorsey
Darsey
Tennessee Administrator Charged With Defrauding Estates
James A. Anderson, late public administrator, arrested on charges of fraudulent appropriation of funds from minor estates. Bail set at $9,000. defalcation expected around $75,000. Several suits against bondsmen, with more indictments planned by the attorney general for grand jury review.
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Tennessee
James A. Anderson
Andersen
Boyd and Elliot Triumph on Tyne Course
Boyd won the Tyne course race this afternoon, beating Elliot by five lengths. Newcastle on Tyne reports the event as a clear victory for Boyd with Elliot second.
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Newcastle-On-Tyne
Boyd- Elliot
Boyd
Elliot
Fire scare at Wallack's Theatre ends with no evacuation
In New York on February 8 during a matinee at Wallack's Theatre an apparent fire alarm caused panic as audience members rushed to the lobby. Boucicault calmed the crowd explaining a torch smoke caused the fear. one woman fainted for fifteen minutes and order was restored as the play continued. Also in Crxersnati on February 6 Miss Moulton, daughter of W Moulton and niece of General and Secretary Sherman, married Lieutenant Rockwell in Glendale Episcopal Church before a large crowd of military and civilian guests.
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Sherman
New York Times
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Seymour
Grant
Wasumeton
Thomas Garvey
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Fost
England
Eir
New York
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Crxersnati
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Rockwell
United States Army
Glendale
Army
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Murder and suicide deeds reported in two towns
In Asheville John Quade an illicit distiller was attacked by a stranger who borrowed his knife and then slit Quade’s throat and fled. In Stephensonport Ky Mary Kelly, a 16 year old girl, attempted suicide with morphine and a razor then died from a self inflicted wound minutes later.
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N.C
John Quade
Rutherford County
Quade
Stephensport
Mary Kelly
Manifest Destiny War Plot Report Imposture Exposed
A Boston Globe despatch from February 8 details a sensational bid by New York and San Francisco capitalists to renew conquest against Mexico. A proclaimed army of occupation promises wealth through silver mines, land bonds, and monopoly charters while pledging laws and rights under a new republic. The document alleges backing to raise 50 000 troops and a plan to Americanize foreign lands amid vast profits.
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Washineton
Mexico
New York
Dalrymple
United States
Grand Army of Occupation
United States Army
Republic
New Republic
San Francisco
Uther
Result of the Committee Investigation into Mayt Washington Mine
The committee’s report details charges against General Fisk and exposes efforts to investigate. It outlines inspector Hammond’s 1879 Arizona actions, the Washington mine purchase for 10000, Knapp Hayt’s alias, and the transfer of the mine to Hogencamp. It concludes authorities acted to protect Indians, criticizes delayed prosecutions, and approves Hayt’s removal.
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New Yor
Gore
Hayt
Fisk
Schurz
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Hart
San Carlos
Washington Wines
Henry Fuller
McMillan
San Carlos Agency
New York
Arizona
Jonathan Biggs
Department of Justice
Hagencamp
Edward Knapp
Hogencamp
Knapp
Menor
Phoenix
Inter Hammond
Pan
E. D. Knapp Hayt
New York Eclipsed by Bagdad Entertainments
The Hour notes New York millionaires cannot match Bagdad caliphs in lavish displays at Haroun al Rashid era feasts. Gabryl entertained with snow cooled rooms and charcoal warmed conservatories while gold, diamonds, and pearls adorned floors and gowns. Caliph Motawakkil’s son’s birthday featured vast wealth and opulent settings as guests enjoyed riches.
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Bagdad
Gabryl
Haroun-al- Rashid
Motawakkil
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