Isle of Man reform drives wider representation demand
The Isle of Man enacts first reading of a bill to widen the franchise and increase representatives. The proposal mirrors Britain’s reform trend and sparks debate over separate Irish representation and implications for Jersey and Guernsey. John Black, a 46 year old tramp, testifies to harsh labor market conditions at Woolwich. The article contrasts Manx reform with labor struggles and notes England’s wage and industrial efficiency data.
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British Isles
Isle of Man
Loase of Keys
Manx Wynwald
Jersey
Channel Islands
Isle of Map
House of Keys
Ireland
Manxwen
Australian independence and Rochefort on Paris 1871 affair
A commentary notes Australia’s push toward independence amid colonial naval buildup and the risk of European influence. It cites Queensland’s new gunboat, Victoria’s Cerberus, and growing colonial fleets. The piece also discusses Henri Rochefort’s Intransigeant letters detailing the Thiers era exchange proposals over Archbishop Darboy and Blanqui, and whether the history needs further rectification.
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Mgr. Darboy
M. Thiers
Blanqui
Darboy
Natives Reflect On Two Nile Expedition Columns
Kortt reports Native servants refuse to accompany General Stewart’s column but will join General Earle’s. They fear camel obstinacy in a sudden attack. Stewart’s mounted infantry with unloaded camels due back in ten days. Wolseley’s main force moves toward Shendy thereafter. Also notes Channel Squadron ordered to prepare for sea.
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Kortt
Stewart
Earle
Lord Wolseley
Shendy
Nile
Unknown destination ordered for Plymouth Channel squadron
The Plymouth division and Starboard division at Portsmouth receive identical orders to embark large quantities of munitions and weigh anchor on Monday. Many crews are on furlough but summoned by placards and telegraphic orders. ships will replace absent seamen from the reserve force.
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Plymouth
Channel
Portsmouth
Granada Shaken as Seismic Waves Ravage Andalusia
Harrowing dispatches from Maparip report ten more earthquake shocks in Granada province worsening panic. In Granada city about 68,000 residents, 10,000 flee, while others camp in open squares. Malaga area also hit with widespread destruction and rising death tolls. At Velez Málaga and Xeres the shocks persist, 400 bodies recovered at Alhama, 500 wounded, starving residents. Madrid plans 800 huts at Abcala to shelter survivors.
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Granada
Maparip
Andalusia
Malaga
Friguiuna
Valez
Madrid
Velez-Malaga
Xeres
Abcala
Aluama
Comments of the Times on 1884 United States events
The Times reviews the year 1884 noting America’s presidential election as the central topic. It highlights a Congress session aborted by party strategy on free trade, Democratic hopes to gain the presidency, Elaine’s appeal to Irish voters failing, opposition to Nicaragua canal treaty, and a revived southern industrial activity seen in the New Orleans exhibition.
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London
Times
America
Congress
Repubicans
My. Elaine
Nicaragua
South
New Orleans
Escape of a Seaman From Sumatra Captivity
First Mate Leonard K Moore of the Sunderland steamer Niscero escaped after a year as a prisoner on Sumatra. He sailed today on the national steamer Egypt to New York, will testify to the Board of Trade, then report to Secretary Frelinghuysen in Washington about the hardships endured.
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Sumatra
London
Leonard K. Moore
Niscero
Achinez Rajah of
Tenom
Egypt
New York
Board of Trade
Washington
Frelinghuysen
United States to send ironclads to West Africa report
The Standard's Berlin dispatch says the United States government plans to deploy iron-clads to West Africa to deter a rapid Portuguese seizure of the Congo. Germany delays its Congo expedition due to discontent among powers worried by new German moves in central Africa. General Sandford has returned from Brussels as American delegate. Luderitz provided documents showing he rejected English merchants' offers for rights in the Angra Pequena territory. Berlin's Mining Academy reports a 57 percent copper yield from Angra Pequena mine.
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The
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United States
West Africa
Congo
Central Africa
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Brussels
Luderitz
Foreign Office
Apr Pequena
Mining Academy of Berlin
Angra Pequena
Cabinet turmoil as Gladstone tires under strain in London
London reports show a tense cabinet meeting with Gladstone exhausted by nervous strain. Chamberlain and Derby left early while Sir Charles Dilke arrived late and Earl Spencer was delayed in Dublin amid unharmonious discussions. In Paris, Campenon resigns as minister of war with a likelihood another resigns, amid Ferry’s support for reinforcing Tonguin.
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Hawarden
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Derby
Charles Dilke
Earl Spencer
Dublin
Ferry
Paris
General Campenon
Peyrou
Tonguin
Campenon
Ragged Troop Arrivals at Kortl Parade in Ragged Garb
CATRO reports January 2 that troops arriving at Kortl by boat look ludicrous in torn garments. Uniforms are patched with old sacking and native cloth, with biscuit tin scraps sewn to trousers to fix wear from rowing.
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Kortl
Seven Americans Imprisoned Without Reason Petition Sent to President Arthur
Despatches from Tombstone, Arizona report seven American citizens detained in Magdalena, Sonora, by Mexican authorities for about a month without charges. Local officials demand immediate action from Washington as consular efforts fail. Mayor John P. Rafferty and G.A.R. leaders urge the President to intercede to secure release before further trouble.
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Washington, D. C
W. D. Fleming
George R. Watts
Stephen Hinckle
Thomas White
Frank Mills
Magdalena
Sonora
United States
Guaymas
Nogales
John P. Rafferty
Tombstone
J. W. Davis
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A. Gray
New Life Car Tested in Harbor by Captain Allen
A life car invented by Captain Frederick D. Allen of Cuttyhunk was tested in harbor. He and another man rode inside while spectators rolled it with ropes to show it could not capsize. It was hoisted to a whale-ship’s davits and dropped with occupants inside to prove easy launch. The craft features a symmetric design, ready hatches, headlights, an ice pump, and adjustable rubber ventilating pipes.
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New BrEpForp
Frederick D. Allen
Cuttyhunk
Cleveland's Course in Reply to Civil Service Reform League
A letter from the National Civil Service Reform League to Grover Cleveland dated December 20 1884 discusses reform goals and party crossover. Albany replies express confidence in his ability to govern with businesslike efficiency, tariff reform, and steady civil service standards, emphasizing practical governance over partisan aim. The exchange frames Cleveland as a proponent of reform and fiscal prudence ahead of his coming administration.
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National Civil Service Reform League
New York
Pine Stheet
Grover Cleveland
Hhalfu
State of
George William Curtis
William Potts
Jon Jay
Moorfield Storey
J. Hall Pleasants
W. W. Montgomery
Everett P. Wheeler
Frederic Cromwell
Merrill Wyman, Jr
Carl Selurz
Silas W. Burt
A. RB. Macdonough
William Cary Sanger
William W. Aiken
Congresssional Solons Prepar For Discussion Of Many Bills
Washington dispatch notes Congress convenes, Randall to push appropriations, Reagan aims to move the Interstate commerce bill, and a push for a uniform bankrupt law. Administration backs the Nicarguan treaty amid questions on other treaties and funding, with lingering doubts on rail and navy appropriations.
The Weekly Globe Appeals to Subscribers and Agents
The Globe promotes its Democratic weekly stance supporting Grover Cleveland and reform. It offers pricing for individuals and discounts for bulk subscriptions and agent commissions. Subscriptions include $1 per year, 50 copies for $87.50, 18 copies for $10, 6 copies for $5, with Boston Mass address for THE WEEKLY GLOBE.
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United States
Grover Cleveland
Reform
Weekly Globe
Boston
Mass
Cleveland vows civil service reform and honest governance
The letter from December 20 outlines President-elect Cleveland pledging to enforce the civil service law, remove partisan incumbents where justified, and pursue appointments based on fitness. A Philadelphia Times report paints Cleveland as a practical reformer who will place efficiency and public duty above party, with cabinet composition to reflect Democratic honesty and competency.
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Cleveland
National Civil Service Reform League
Congress
Civil Service
Grover Cleveland
Tramp Saves Train By Warning Signal Near New Hamburg
In New York January 2 Thomas Gould a 19 year old tramp on the West Shore railroad near New Hamburg warned of a rockfall obstruction. He ran a mile to reach a flagman who signaled a stopped train preventing a serious disaster. Gould was thanked and a purse raised for him.
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New York
Thomas Gould
West Shore
New Hamburg
Operreane
Gould
Mr Collins Confident on Bankruptcy Bill Prospects
Washington January 4 Representative Collins ranks to move for a day to consider a uniform bankruptcy law. He believes votes will be enough to set a date, citing changes since last session and backing from commercial bodies. Despite optimism opposition from Speaker and others may hinder passage before adjournment. Collins plans to depart for Boston tomorrow night.
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Collins
GLOBE
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Board of Trade
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Brown
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House
Boston
Spanish and Nicaraguan Treaties Under Senate Review
The Senate foreign relations committee held holiday recess meetings on the Spanish and Nicaragua treaties. The Spanish pact will be amended before reporting to the Senate, while the Nicaraguan treaty will be reported without major change. Spanish supporters mourn lost concessions on sugar and fear a U.S. loss, as efforts to secure ratification stall near twenty votes needed.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Friends of the Spanish Treaty
United States
Rumor Moves to Court After Frelinghuysen Sail
Washington rumor says if Justice Frelinghuysen retires he could be named associate justice of the Supreme Court. Friends of Major Smith, the army paymaster, who recently left Savannah on a spree, urge the President to accept his resignation. Blaine denies any coolness between President Arthur and Mrs. Blaine, noting a polite White House note and cordial reply.
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Frelinghuysen
United States Supreme Court
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Savannah
Blaine
Arthur
White House
Remarkable Lynching Tale From Clayton and Johnston County
A Raleigh dispatch recounts a Johnston County man’s account of the Clayton lynching of Smith and Davis. The wounded Davis, hidden to avoid mob justice, described masked assailants seizing the pair, forcing Smith’s death, and Davis barely surviving a pistol shot before being cast into a river.
Married Her Step-Son for Wealth in New York Tale
Aristocratic New York circles react to the marriage of Mrs. Chambers a 45 year old widow to her stepson Harold Chambers 21 in a New Year’s Eve ceremony at 48 East Thirtieth Street The union faced protests from the groom’s relatives though she says she loves him and he accepts the situation Mrs Chambers fortune is about 500000 and the couple still reside in the city with plans for a serenade from friends in Long Island City
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Astoria
Long Island City
Chambers
Means Taken by a Veteran Taper to Get Funds for a Drink
A dilapidated man wandered into a Dallas barroom and begged for liquor to stave delirium. He offered to raffle himself for a year’s peonage at ten cents a chance, about 100 tickets sold, and a popular newspaper man won. The winner wonders how to handle the prize. The man, identified as Arthur Cordon, son of a wealthy New York merchant, was once prominent in northern Texas with several escapades. He appears educated and traveled.
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Texas
Arthur Cordon
New York
Weight of a Woman Who Wouldn't be Weighed
In Portland on New Year’s Day a man from Androscoggin County tricked his wife onto hay scales by weighing the team first and then weighing the woman later in Lewiston. The device produced a balance showing about 226 pounds, a result he sought to prove despite her resistance.
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Portland
Androscoggin County
Auburn
Imap
Lewiston
Terrible Sufferings of Estelle Day Crew After Four Days Adrift
Captain Olsen of the Norwegian bark Onward rescued the shipwrecked crew of the Estelle Day after they floated four days and nights on a raft without food or drink. The Estelle Day, from Charleston to Philadelphia with 172000 feet of lumber, foundered near Cape Lookout in a December squall, all hands exhausted and frozen. The vessel sank on December 22 after breaking up amid crashing timbers. one mate, E. S. Curling, perished. The rescued men recovered aboard the bark Award. the Estelle Day was valued at 10000 dollars with no insurance.
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New York
Olsen
Stockholm
Estelle
Williams
Charleston
Philadelphia
J. W. Gaskins ,Son
H. D. May & Co
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Curling
Lyon
Mass
Newcastle
Del
J. C. Atkins
Milton, del
Davis Curry
Pall-Bearers in White Satin at Miss Tewes Funeral
Eight young girls in white satin carried calla lilies as pallbearers at the funeral of Miss M A Tewes in Baltimore. They fulfilled the deceased’s dying wish. A brother celebrated the requiem mass and another served as subcee in peseate.
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Calla Lillies
M. A. Tewes
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