Washington Briefs: Arthur Vetoes Immigration Bill Amid Navy Debate
Washington dispatch reports President Arthur vetoed the immigration bill while Congress moved to naval appropriations. The House unanimously passed a 2 percent funding bill and debated promotions for naval ranks, restoring seniority-based advancement and limiting active lieutenants, with new exam rules for promotions and dismissal for incapacity rather than retirement.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means
Kelley
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Robeson
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Dearu
Guiteau's Body Buried in Jail Chapel Interment
The assassination suspect Guiteau was buried within the jail after a somber ceremony attended only by family, jail officials, and select visitors. The body lay in the coffin on the autopsy table, embalmed and dressed in the gallows suit, with a brief prayer by Rev. Dr. Hicks.
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Wasurvoronx
Guiteau
Bela
John W. Gulteau
Scoville
Chevallier
Dvto Guiteau
The Fugitive Howgate Tells His Escape Story
Washington reports Henry A Howgate who recently fled a bailiff was seen in Syracuse on Sunday by a longtime associate. The informant says Howgate planned to appear in Washington for trial and details his escape from the bailiff from Thirteenth Street to the Riggs House. He stayed in New York and Syracuse while evading detectives and claims to be solvent and ready to rebut charges. The informant describes mortgage dealings in Baltimore and Maryland connected to Howgate’s interests.
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Washington
Henry A. Howgate
Thirteenth Street
Northwest
Syracuse
N. Y
Howgate
G Street
Riggs House
New York
Troy
Maryland
Van Wyck Attacks President and Cabinet in Congress
Senator Van Wyck delivered a forceful critique of the administration in a Senate speech tied to Pendleton and party funding debates. He mocked executive secrecy, defended independent voting, and claimed liberty of opinion while opposing party alignment, provoking notable excitement among colleagues.
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Washington
Congress
Tom Bayne
House
Senator van Wyck
Pendleton
van Wyck
Republican Congressional Committee
Senate
Tariff Commission
Howe
Hayes
Democratic Party
David Davis
Mr. van Wyck
Fragmentary Denver Speech Sparks Republican Mock Respect
The Denversts present listened with amusement and satisfaction as he spoke, hinting at consternation among the Republican brothers.
Commissioners Named for Geneva Award Board
Washmnerton July 3 Hezekial G Wells named Geneva award commissioner born Steubenville 1812 educated Kenyon College law career Kalamazoo circuit judge led volunteers in rebellion served 1855 1861 US Senate member 1865 interior secretary 1866 1873 loyalty convention delegate Asa P French of Massachusetts completes trio Ex Senator James Harlan noted birthplace Illinois 1820 career law Iowa senator 1855 1861 peace convention 1865 interior secretary 1866 1873 later public life
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Washmnerton
Hezekial G. Wells
Steubenville
Kenyon College
Kalamazoo
Mich
State Board of Agriculture
Court of Commissioners of
Alabama
James Harlan
Ilinois
Iowa
United States
Senate
Interior
Lincoln
Harlan
Philadelphia
Asa P. French
Massachusetts
Important Nominations Sent to the Senate Today
A batch of nominations includes Joseph K. West commissioner of the District of Columbia Lewis Wallace minister plenipotentiary to Turkey Henry C Hall minister plenipotentiary to Central America John A Haldeman minister resident and consul general to Siam John M Francis minister resident and consul general to Portugal J B Wycker eham minister resident and consul general to Denmark Michael J Cramer minister resident and consul general to Switzerland James R Weaver secretary of legation and consul general at Vienna Lewis Richmond secretary of legation and consul general at Rome The Immigration Bill vetoed President objects to wording that blocks immigrant passenger transfers and urges corrections The Senate passed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill Estimated receipts total 367 million with 220 million from customs and 147 million from internal revenue Dr McWilliams reports bouquet given to Guiteau contained powder for chemist analysis The June tax reduction is about 12 to 15 million The customs receipts for the year ended yesterday were about 200 million and internal revenue about 147 million Secretary Folger may call 16 million next Wednesday
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Senate
Joseph K. West
Colummbia
Lewis Wallace
Indiana
Turkey
Henry C. Hall
Central America
John A. Haldeman
Missouri
Siam
John M. Francis
New York
Portugal
Kentucky
Switzerland
James R. Weaver
West Virginia
Vienna
Lewis Richmond
Rhode Island
Rome
McWilliams
Giren Guiteau
Scoville
Internal Revenue
Folger
Freight Rates and Strikes Mark New York Depot Delays
July 1 New York reports freight piling at city depots as railroad firms resist wage concessions. Strikers linger while New York Central and Hudson River officials settle brakemen’s row with a two trip plan, allowing $45 to $50 monthly. Union funds grow, orders emphasize continued stopping work. Jersey City freight handlers reject 19 1/2 cent pay to return, holding for 20 cents.
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New York
Albany
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Jersey City
Pattison Nomination Signals Democratic Reform Era
The Philadelphia Times lauds Robert E. Pattison as the standout choice of the Democratic State Convention. It portrays Pattison as independent, fearless, and reform-minded, predicting he will defeat Beaver in Philadelphia and lead a broader state reform movement against Cameron’s boss machine.
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Philadelphia
Penn
the Times
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Pattison
Beaver
Cameron
New Treasurer Named for Fall River Mill
A change in the Merchants' mill treasurership is under consideration in Fall River with William H. Jennings set to resign due to ill health after long service. The likely successor is Simeon B. Chase, currently treasurer of the Tecumseh mill and secretary of the Board of Trade, with the transition expected within the coming week.
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Fall River
Fal River
William H. Jennings
Simeon B. Chase
Tecumseh
Board of Trade
Immense Grain Crop Report From Missouri States Stands High
Immense wheat crop in Missouri reports yields of thirty to thirty five bushels per acre. Wheat is extra plump and harvest runs day and night including Sundays. Oats rye corn show splendid growth with corn plants three feet high, signaling record future harvests.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Boy Dies In New Hampshire Wagon Accident
Nasaua New Hampshire July 1 Charles Hewins twelve year old son of W Hewins fatally injured last night in Hudson while returning from grandfather's visit. He was riding in front of a wagon when the harness gave way and he slipped under the wagon. His skull was crushed by the wagon’s animal.
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Nasaua
N. H
Charles Hewins
W. Hewins
Hudson
Explosion at Chester Iron Mines Kills One Injures Two
Explosion of giant powder destroyed the building attached to the Chester Iron Mines this morning. John Patterson was killed, Ira Chasmore and Moses Gusta fatally injured. The building belonged to Malley and Conley. Loss estimated at $12,000.
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Hick Bripot
N. J
Chester Iron Mines
John Patterson
Ira Chasmore
Moses Gusta
Malley & Conley
Haugh S Peoples Found Not Guilty In Murder Trial
Detroit jurors return a not guilty verdict for Hugh S Peoples after two hours and a half deliberation in the Martha Whitla murder case. Dr Hollywood, indicted for the same offence, is released on personal recognizance.
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Haugh S. Peoples
Detroit
Hugh S. Peoples
Martha Whitla
Dr. Hollywood
Irish Affairs. Parnell and 22 Irish MPs Withdrawn
In Lonpox the speaker named Parnell and twenty two Irish members for obstruction at 10 a m. They were suspended and ordered to withdraw by 129 to 26. The house debated the repression bill all night. Harcourt denounced the obstruction, O Donnell exchanged words with the speaker, and the matter was referred for special consideration on Monday.
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Harcourt
Parnell
O'Donnell
Dungarven
O’donnell
House
London
House of Commons
Commons
Gladstone
Hartington
Time The Affair Fully Describe a London July 1
London reports intense excitement over the suspension of Irish members. Gladstone assesses the blunder as a cabinet plan to trap Parnellites, a coup that failed as Irish leaders and the speaker resisted. Debates, suspensions, and clashes unfold amid political tension in London and Galway.
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London
Gladstone
Sir William Harcourt
Playfair
Varnell
Parnell
Dr. Playfair
Dr. Playftair
Henry James
Suspension of Mr Parnell and Irish members in Commons
London reports the July 1 parliamentary storm as Mr Parnell and thirteen colleagues are ordered withdrawn by a 129 to 125 vote. Obstruction by Irish members leads to nine suspensions, the bill advances in committee, and the House adjourns amid loud protests and renewed tension in Dublin and London.
O'Donnell Case Sparks Irish Disquiet Rumors
A wary view of possible disastrous consequences hangs over public spaces and private entries as Irish unrest grows. Men fear assassination networks may sprout in the city, challenging official zeal and detection. Monday's case against O'Donnell and associates fails to calm public unease or relieve dissatisfaction.
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Ireland
O'Donnell
Pennsylvania Democrats Nominate Pattison for Governor
The Pennsylvania Democratic convention in Harrisburg organized smoothly with George William Dallas as permanent chair. Balloting produced Pattison as the unanimous nominee after multiple rounds, with Hopkins and Coxe as leading contenders. Pattison, a reform Democrat and former Philadelphia city comptroller, accepted the nomination after a serenade.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Malcolm Hay
Pittebhurg
George William Dallas
Philadelphia
Committee On
Coxe
Pattison
Hopkins
Wolverton
Davie
Nelson
Hall
Monaghan
Davies
Halli
Davis
Stenger
Philadelhians
Protest and War Preparations Shadow Egypt Crisis
London reports a large anti government meeting urging firm action on Egypt. Sep arabi Bey resists Turkish troops, while Britain plans drafts and naval deployments. Nihilist revelations in St Petersburg implicate high society and authorities in a wide conspiracy.
Storms in the West Cause Losses and Destruction
A storm sweeping through Illinois caused loss of life and property, with fifteen buildings struck by lightning and agricultural ruin across hundreds of acres. Dozens of families evacuated as bridges floated away and rail lines were disrupted. In Cedar Rapids Iowa a fierce storm produced a tornado aloft, not fully touching ground. Lafayette Indiana saw heavy rain flooding streets and washing away crossings, with culverts collapsed and extensive damage.
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Illinois
Iowa
Oregon
Spooner
Cedar Rapids
Lafayette
Ind
South Street
Conde scandal tale links Tilden kin to elopement
St Louis June 29 The Evening Chronicle publishes a remarkable tale naming Colonel H. Clay Conde nephew and western agent of Samuel J. Tilden as principal. He planned to wed a girl he had reared and educated but she eloped and wed a lightning rod man. Conde demanded repayment of expensive gifts and sought their return.
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St. Louis
The
Evening Chronicle Today
H. Clay Conde
Samuel J. Tilden
Conde
A Bride's Unhappy Honeymoon
In Pittsfield on July 3 a 16 year old bride, Mrs John Cummings, who wed three weeks ago, attempted suicide by taking five grains of morphine. Husband’s drunkenness the night of the wedding and ongoing intoxication led to her act. Authorities believe she will recover.
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Pittsfield
John Cummings
Annie Louise Cary Becomes a Bride in Portland
Miss Annie Louise Cary quietly wed C. M. Raymond of New York at the home of her sister Mrs Merrill in Portland. The ceremony was intimate and unknown to her closest friends.
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Annie Louise Cary
Portland
W. H. Haskell
Tragic Cincinnati shooting ends in four deaths
In Cincinnati on July 3 Henry Cole, an attorney, fatally shot his wife and his 18 year old daughter before killing himself. The motive remains unknown as passers by broke into the house after hearing groans.
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Cincinnati
Henry Cole
Fera feud ends in gunfire and killings in Kentucky
At Frankenburg Kentucky on July 3 an old feud erupts between Joe Rothwell and Marshal J B Day. Rothwell shoots Day in the leg and is then Bowie knifed by Day. Two of Day's brothers shoot Rothwell dead in the ensuing violence.
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Frenchburg
Joe Rothwell
Marshal J. B. Day
Fera
Rothwell
Day
Panama Canal plans progress and finance move disclosed
Paris shareholders of the Panama Canal Company report that the canal route is fixed and land purchases are underway. De Lesseps warns the project is a private commercial undertaking with completion now certain. The meeting authorized 260,000 francs in obligations and up to 800,000,000 francs more to cover canal cutting costs. Fourteen drowned in a Newcastle excursion steamer wreck off Northumberland. Other items note libel case settlement in London, ship repairs in San Francisco, and French policy on Annam.
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Panama Canal Company
Paris
de Lesseps
Panama
China
Japan
San Francisco
Yokohama
Young
United States
Alert
France
Suzuki
Funda
Hong Kong
Tonquin
Annam
Hanvi Haseen
L Ekin
Louisiana's Hydra and the Louisiana Lottery Power
Washington reports Congressman Robertson of Louisiana has introduced a bill to block all mail matter intended for the state lottery. Most Louisiana delegates back the measure, citing immorality and demoralization. The lottery’s vast revenue, about 250000 to the city last year, fuels its influence over Baton Rouge politics and suppresses rivals through hefty lobbying and legal expenses.
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Washieton
D. C
Robertson
Louisiana
Washington
Baton Rouge
Railroad Companions Bow to Demands of Dissatisfied Employers
In New York on June 28 reports say Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads plan wage increases once the new freight rate schedule takes effect July 1. Engineers on passenger trains may receive a 12% raise, while yard brakemen and drillers are slated for $4 per day. The move accompanies a potential strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, which has weighed the issue.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Flood Devastates Beaver Creek and Town in Kentucky
In Frenchburg Kentucky rising waters eight feet deep flooded Beaver Creek sweeping away three houses. Mrs John Fox Mrs Byrne and two daughters and Rey Mr Watkins two daughters drowned. Four bodies recovered. The Frenchburg post office and contents washed away. Nearby, flooding damaged fencing crops and disrupted life. In Philadelphia Pennsylvania an official call for a July 12 meeting of the regular Republican State Committee seeks to harmonize party wings amid Cameron ticket opposition.
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Frenchburg
Beaver Creek
John Fox
Byrne
Rey
Watkins
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Republican State Committee
Cameron
President Arthur's revenue collectors listed in Tribune
The Tribune reports that among the eighteen internal revenue collectors appointed by President Arthur, only Leonard Lottridge of the sixth Wisconsin district is an anti-Stalwart. The other seventeen are strong Stalwarts, with fourteen of them employing a total of 1056 subordinates.
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New York
the Tribune
Internal Revenue
Arthur
Leonard Lottridge
Wisconsin
Poisoned Tongue Triggers Family Illness in New York
Eleven members of James M. Stedman’s family fell ill after eating smoked tongue purchased at a grocery. The tongue was boiled after purchase and the diners remain very sick but out of danger. The incident occurred on Monday in New York on the July 3 report.
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New York
James M. Stedman
The Swimming Championship Won by Captain Webb
The swimming races between George F. Wade of Brooklyn and Captain Matthew Webb of England for the championship of America occurred in New York on July 1. Webb won in 1 hour 7 minutes over a distance of 2 miles.
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New York
George F. Wade
Brooklyn
Matthew Webb
England
America
Pistol Threat Turns Fatal in July Wisconsin Incident
In Tonys Forks Wisconsin on July 3 Joe Fanders attacked William Jordan with an old gun barrel. He threatened to rob him and broke Jordan’s neck during the confrontation. The incident occurred during a casual confrontation over money.
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Tonys Forks
Wis
Joe Fanders
William Jordan
Myers Again Beats the Record in 600 Yards Run
New York reports Myers in the American Athletic Club lowered the slate record for 600 yards. He completed the run in 1,1125, timing a remarkable improvement in the afternoon session.
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Myers
New York
American Athletic Club
Five Passenger Cars Down in New Jersey Train Crash
A Long Branch to New York bankers train derailed four miles from Long Branch as rails spread at Parker's Creek. Five killed and many injured. General Grant aboard but unharmed. Notables named among the injured and dead include John T. Raymond and Fox. Wide public concern and conflicting inquest claims follow the crash.
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New Jersey Southern Railroad
Shrewsbury
Long Ranch
Parker's Creek
General Grant
John T. Raymond
Fox
C. M. Schatt, Jr
The
Stock Exchange
Bankers
Wall Street
Fred Grant
G. W. Demarest
Reed Street
E. J. Bradley
Charles 8
Woodrut
Newark
Jameas F. Mallory
Broadway
L. L. Mitchell
Agent Equitable Life
Annie Irvin
Brooklyn
W. A. McCall
Robert Robertson
Edaisen
Grocer
Branchport
N. J
James Brooks
Brooks & Dickson
Morris H. Bowen
Erie Road
H. A. Highey
Pearl Street
J. L. Merrill
East Orange
W. Franklin
Asbury Park
Park
T. F. Ketchenball
Trenton
N.J
Charles Webb
Charles H. Foster
Garrison
Commodore C. K. Garrison
Charlie Ross Abduction Affidavits Reported Anew
Philadelphia paper to publish affidavits about the Charlie Ross abduction on the eighth anniversary. The testimonies recount a small boy named Ross seen July 1 1874 with two men, including an uncle, and hints of a Philadelphia family’s involvement. Witnesses describe conversations with Walter Ross and others at Peacock and Heweton Street locations.
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Philadelphia
Charlie Ross
Rose
Palmer and
Richmond Streets
Ross
Chilton Avenue
Germantown
Eleventh District
Peacock
Walter Rosa
Walter Ross
Heweton Street
Girard Avenue
Richmond Street
Palmer, Street
Charle
Son Do Move Theory Fails with Jasper at Mayor Court
William Jasper, son of a Richmond preacher behind the claim that the son do move, faced a Pittsburgh mayor on a disorderly conduct charge after an assault. He admitted being his father’s son and was jailed ten days, with the mayor affirming the belief and sentence.
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William Jasper
Richmond
Pittsburg
Jasper
Sab
Jasper, Jr
Sprague Estate Cranston Print Works Sold at Auction
The Cranston Print Works were sold at auction in Providence for $275,000. Rodney F. Dyer flagged a $100,000 mortgage on part of the property where the dam lies. A. B. Patton warned of a $1,500,000 lien claim by the Quidnick Company and suits seeking to set aside the trust deed and injunctions on further sales. Colonel Amasa Sprague and L. M. Blodget led bidding. Blodget won for the Union company and syndicate after rapid raises.
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Providence
Cranston Prin
Truster Chafee
Rodney F. Dyer
A. B. Patton
Sprague
Quidnick Company
A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Company
Supreme Court
Amasa Sprague
L. M. Blodget
Mr. Blodget
Professor Coles Triple Crime in Cincinnati
Cincinnati July 3. Wednesday morning Henry C Cole a lawyer shot his wife and daughter and then killed himself. The bodies were found at noon by neighbors after breaking into the house. Cole was a West Point graduate and former professor at Lawrence College later census agent and supervisor in the city. It is thought he acted while drunk.
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London
County Galway
Blake
Marquis of Clanricarde
Rathville
Killulia
Loughrea
Cincinnati
Henry C. Cole
Qaughter
Cole
West Point
Lawrence College
Parallel Case Compared In Peoples Trial Detroit July 3
In opening for the prosecution Alfred Russell drew a parallel between the Parkman murder by Professor Webster and the Martha Whitia case by Hugh Peoples. Parkman was killed over a $400 debt, mirroring the Peoples note, with false teeth aiding identification. Eight witnesses supported alibis for Webster and eight did so for Peoples.
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Detroit
Peoples
Alfred Russell
Dr. Parkman
Professor Webster
Shoston
Martha Whitia
Hugh 8. Peoples
Parkman
Martha
Webster
Desperate Deed as Cowboys End in Tragedy at Mount Grove
In Mount Grove Missouri on July 3 an unsuccessful attempt to blow up a jail used two powder kegs. Cowboys supporters tried to rescue inmates, leading to a fatal quarrel in which James Burns was shot and killed.
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Alexandria
Temps
Cairo
Place de Paille
Voltaire
Lord Lyons
England
Egypt
France
Mount Grove
James Burns
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Panama Canal
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