Lotta's Marchioness shines as she adapts to London stages
Special cable reports Lotta's strong reception at the Opera Comique in The Old Curiosity Shop with the Marchioness scene drawing cheers while critics note her Little Nell portrayal lacks finish. Mary Anderson plans London return after a brief stay, aiming for Pandora or Princess Theatre engagements and Gilbert's Comedy and Tragedy opening January 26. A Hungarian bill banning civil marriages between Christians and Jews is defeated in the upper house, amid liberal backlash and conservative opposition in Hungary.
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Opera Comique
Little Nell and
the Marchioness
Little Nell
Marehioness
Swivel
Jers
Brass
Marchioness
Gaiety
Dick Swiveller
Robert Pateman
Ulred
Mary Anderson
South Kensington
Vine
Euster
London
Metropolis
Pandora
Leicester Square
Princess Theatre
Miss Anderson
Yuiecy
Tagedy
Meg Merrilles
Upee
El Mahdi forces threaten Khartoum as tribes pledge support
New York January 13 Herald dispatch reports Colonel Coetogan at Khartoum pleading for retreat while surrounding provinces declare for El Mahdi. Border tribes raise Mahdi standard. Khartoum urged to evacuate Christian populations. Egyptian ministers push to hold Khartoum. Mahdi forces provisioned for long march estimated 70,000 to 90,000. Rebels burn Helousa and move toward Musalimia and Rufoz on Blue Nile.
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Khartoum
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Nubar Pasha
Cairo
Reuiuin
el Obeid
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Cootogan
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Beth Pasha
Suez
Suakin
Baker Pasha
Toka
Sinkat
Galea
Richard E. Burton
Guanes
Eula
Helousa
Mareulog
Musalimia
Rufoz
Blue Nile
White Nile
Lis Strongoll
River Nile
Um, Gamo
Goverment Bas Re
Explosion at Serlons Colliery kills seven in France
An explosion at the Serlons collier at Perjay in France during afternoon shifts killed seven miners and wounded twenty others, with rescue and recovery operations reportedly underway as authorities investigate the cause.
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Serlons
Pakia
Perjay
France
Clams Flood Coney Island Beach Delights Brooklyn Shoppers
Rain drenched Coney Island as beach long clams or skimmers covered sands from Nortons Point to Point Breeze. Pedlers and Brooklyn farmers flocked to load wagons and barrels, with prices rising after a rush of harvesters filled hundreds of barrels for chowder and sale.
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New York
Williams
Coney Island
Norton’s Point
Point Breeze
Brooklyn
Gerry Keating
Mr. Keating
Joe Morris
Jeddediah Jameson
Cgravesend
Governor Murrays Pledge at Salt Lake Reception
Governor Murray pledged the laws will be enforced in Utah amid a large Salt Lake City reception at the Walker Opera House. Attendees included Republicans and Democrats who voiced support as the legislature prepares to convene. the session is anticipated to be highly eventful.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Walker Opera House
Murray
Senatorial Nepotism and Civil Service Reform in Washington
Washington reports on nepotism in federal offices as Sen Mahone seeks a son’s clerkship in the secretary of the Senate. McCook weighs appointments amid partisan friction while several senators’ relatives hold positions. debates touch tariff policy and civil service reform, with party leaders divided on favored approaches and employment rights.
Mahone and Cullom clash over Senate committee rooms
In Washington on January 10 Virginia Senator Mahone defeats Illinois Senator Cullom in a clash over Senate committee rooms. Mahone seeks exclusive use of the west side for the public buildings and grounds committee, arguing civil service reform names should not grace his doorway while Cullom relocates his civil service committee to the railroads room with Philetus Sawyer arranging space for the examination panel.
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Virginia
Mahone
Illinois
Cullom
Senate
Fromirginia
Committee On Civil Service Reform
Committee On Public Buildings
Senator Cullom
Senate Chamber
Linois and
Iis Associates
Vid Dominion
Committee On Civil Service
Committee On Railroads
Philetus Sawyer
Wisconsin
Civil Service
Frelinghuysen Ejects Female Society Writers From House
Washington January 10 a new social move by secretary Frelinghuysen excludes ladies who write society notices from cabinet officers receptions. The action bans prominent women journalists, including the daughter of a distinguished Union officer, from entering the Frelinghuysen mansion as guests.
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Frelingnuysen
New Jersey
Frelinghuysen
Union Army
Union
Payne nomination viewed by Geddes and Democratic stance
Representative Geddes says Payne could merit the nomination if not tied to the Standard Oil link. Geddes notes Payne is capable and would serve public interests but warns the association may harm him. He foresees Payne backing a conservative tariff policy aligned with the Ohio platform and Democratic principles, while Ways and Means leans toward moderation.
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Payne
Democratic Party
Washington
Henry B. Payne
Pendleton
Standard OU
UiWass
Ohio
House
Hurd
Ways and Means Committee
Postal telegraph schemes and political plans in Washington
Senate committee on post offices and posts has agreed to study Edmunds and Hill postal telegraph bills next Thursday. Hill indicates strong support for postal telegraph in this session, with Dawes countering by proposing transmission of correspondence via telegraph and the creation of a United States postal telegraph company under the Post Office Department. Washington January 12. The President's social schedule remains unsettled with New York visitors and a week of notable social events reported amid severe weather. Washington January 18. Pleuro-pneumonia in cattle prompts slaughter of three cows for inspection by the Chicago Stock Exchange delegation. inoculation experiments planned with healthy stock, plus a bill to establish a bureau of anti disease work in Congress.
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Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Ceads
Edmunds and Hill
Hill
Senate
Ue of Directors
United States
Stephen Fpréneh
New York
Mellroy
Ite
Frelinghuysen
Justice Woods
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Virginia
Housiny
Colorado
Europe
Baltimore
Western Union Company
Ubis Corporation
Telegraph Company
Cincinnati Commercial
Western Associated Press
Murat Halstead
Ablome
Congress
Cone
Surplus for the Srndiars and pension arrears figures
The article notes a bill argued to use surplus funds to pay honest debts while quoting a veto by President Grant. It also reviews the arrears of pensions act costs, listing amounts paid prior to January 26, 1879, arrears allowed up to June 30, 1888, yearly pension values, and total costs through July 1883, with totals and pending claims.
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Srndiars
Washington
Eee
Cimon
Voorhees
Grant
Committee On Appropriations
Pendin
Toal
Concession to Tobacco Growers Reverses Duty Ruling
Washington January 12 Secretary Folger has reversed his prior duty decision on Sumatra leaf tobacco after tobacco growers pressed their case. Importers must classify Sumatra leaf imports by class and quantify tobacco in separate packages with percent composition. Protests and appeals remain available as remedies.
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Washington
Folger
Tobaco
Elmira Destruction at Long Beach Rescue Fails
The barkentine Elmira from Salcombe England struck Long Beach near life-saving station 21 during a gale on Tuesday night. Rescue attempts failed as a massive wave swept the crew into the sea, wrecking the ship. Five bodies were found washed ashore by last night amid debris strewn along the beach and in the bay.
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N. J
Barkentine Elmira
Salcombe England
Long Beach
Elmira
Barkentine
Anle
Two Days an Old Man's Pet in New Haven Tragedy
William Hale aged 60, longtime livery keeper in New Haven, died suddenly after marrying Emma Robinson, 23, sister of his housekeeper, days after his wife’s death. Hale’s estate valued at 60,000 to 100,000 dollars, half likely to widow unless contested. sudden marriage and rumors spark debate.
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New Haven
William Hale
Jetta
Mr. Hale
Cattle Losses in Plains Ice Up Beef Supply
Milwaukee readers report severe winter across the plains decimating cattle herds in Dakota Idaho Nebraska and other Western states. The loss is expected to reduce beef supply and push prices upward as herds freeze to death.
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Cattia
Milwaukee
Dakota
Idaho
Nebraska
A Government Telegraph Debates a Postal System Reform
In Washington Senator Hill argues for a postal telegraph bill, tracing the rise of the Western Union monopoly and proposing government purchase of lines with a uniform one cent per word rate. He cites press discrimination fears and urges equal privileges amid telegraph control concerns.
Ex-Governor Butler Denies Crandall Nominating Boom
In Wasernpton on January 14 ex governor Butler said he is not backing a Butler presidential boom. He stated Crandall has no authority from him and he visited Washington for business, not politics. Butler warned he will announce any future nomination himself in writing.
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Butler
Washington
Crandall Las
National View
Crandall
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Boynton
Dr. Bland
Republican Committee
Greenback
Harbor Grace Ricot Denies Firing First Shot in Orange Riot
Head Constable Doyle testified about the 1pm Orange procession near Courage's beach and Pipe Track road, warning River Head men would resist passage. He described Quirk and Shanahan leading a 100 to 150-strong crowd, shots fired nearby, two men falling, and his inability to identify gunmen amid confusion.
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Coura
Pipe Track
Grace
Joan
N. F
Doyle
Harvey Street
Courage’s Beach
Water Street
Parson
Winslow
Low
Fahey
Sreet
Said Street
Pipe Track Road
Rilver Head
River Head Py
James Quirk
Nicholas Shanahan
Meens
Weill
Quirk
Regulia
Death in Orange N J Likely From Cold and Exposure
Police report identifies Delmonico found dead along Northfield Avenue Orange N J with no signs of violence. He traveled from Cortland Street on January 5 to Newark then Orange area, likely dying from exposure after wandering in bitter cold. Jewelry remained on the body. no other clues.
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N. J
New York
Oranae
J. C. Babcock
Broadway
Delmonico
Northfield Avenue
M. C. Chasney
Cortland Street
William Whitman
Cortland Street Ferry
Newark
Western Union
John Dieffenthal
Orange Mountain
Montclair
Dieffenthal
Wayfarer
Ice Yacht Escape on Hudson Ends in Rescue
Thrilling river adventure as Charles Lamb 21 and Willam Dickinson 17 aid sister Miss Lamb and Miss Harlee after an ice cracked under the Jessie yacht near Hyde Park. They stabilize the craft, rescue Miss Lamb from water, and ferry the two women to safety before returning to the yacht and continuing south.
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New York
Hudson
Charles Lamb
Willam Dickinson
Jessie Lamb
Carrie Harloe
Harlee
Mr. Lamb
Jessie
Misa Lamb
Miss Harlee
Catholic Institute
Hyde Park
Miss Lamb
Ending with a pauper's coffin the vicissitudes of a Vermont woman
Mrs. Julia Balcom, once daughter of a rich Vermont farmer, led a turbulent life across states. She married twice in Atlanta and a rebel major died. Arrested as a spy, she escaped to Union lines, suffered insanity, later lived with relatives in Michigan, married Hiram Balcom, and after a son’s death and years on charity today faces a pauper’s end.
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Wis
Julia Balcom
Jeremiah Ryan
Vermont
Atlanta
J. B. Smith
Alexander H. Stephens
Julia
Smith
Michigan
O. R. Smith
Lake Geneva School
Hiram Balcom
Lynn family tragedy ends in fatal stove fire
In Lynn on January 14, Mrs. Lane of No 3 Violet Court died from burns after attempting to move a kettle at home. Her 70 year old husband John Lane and their ill daughter, who had long suffered from consumption, also died recently. A servant briefly left the house as the accident occurred and a dog helped draw attention while flames were put out. Mrs Lane succumbed at nine that evening after a day of agony.
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Michael Davitt
Parnell
Davitt
Messrs. Healy
O’brien
Trelann
Maris
Berlin
Benny
Marie Anna
Frederick Charles
Augusta
William
Lynn
John Lane
Violet Court
Louisiana's 1812 Veterans Survived in New Orleans Tale
The Picayune reports only one living survivor of the 1812 battle in New Orleans while noting 234 pensioned widows listed for veterans. It also cites 43 named Louisiana veterans still listed as alive by the commissioner though most are deceased. The Jackson era force had about 3200 engaged across regulars and volunteers.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Louisiana
Jackson
Gerrish Named Portland Postmaster in Washington Despatch
A Washington despatch says the President will appoint Hon. A. F. Gerrish as postmaster of Portland. The report met with skepticism from businessmen who backed Goddard or Barker, while Gerrish gained no public petition. Gerrish is a Blaine ally and active Republican.
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Arthur
Portland
Washington
A. F. Gerrish
Goddard
Barker
Gerrsh
Gerrish
Blaine
Denver Rio Grande refiles mortgage to Union Trust Company
President Lovejoy states the $50,000,000 mortgage to the Union Trust Company covers all existing bonds of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. Only $2,690,000 cash was raised, but he says it suffices to meet all current debts and needs.
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Denver
Col
Lovejoy
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Union Trust Company
Bay State Democracy and Butler's Audacious Courage
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee praised last autumn's Butler defeat, while warning the party's decline and rising Democratic mass movement. Butler's leadership is credited with energizing a new Democratic strength that may outlive him and reshape state politics amid growing foreign-born influence and urbanized populations.
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Massachusetts
Butler
Democratic Party
Maassahusetts
A Freak of Weather Brings Heavy Snow Across Ohio Valley
Reports from Ohio Valley states and Kentucky describe the heaviest snow in years with depths of 14 to 18 inches. Cincinnati notes general railroad blockades while Huntington and Louisville areas report 16 to 18 inches. In Lockport, three feet veil the ground as Watertown and Ogdensburg rail lines face closures and delays.
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Huntington
W. Va
Richmond
Lockport
N. Y
Watertown & Ogdensl
Trai and Erie
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