Repressive Irish Measures Debated in Commons
In London and Dublin, the House of Commons examined a new three year coercion act for Ireland. Sir William Harcourt outlined provisions empowering viceroys to appoint judges and police, ban illegal gatherings, target secret societies, and remove foreigners. Debates featured Healy, Dillon, Parnell and Forster amid strong party splits. The division ended 327 to 22. Healy also denounced grand jury practices and magistrates' damages awards.
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Ireland
Stafford Northcote
Healy
Dillon
Dublin
Sullivan
O'Donnell
Bright
Forster
Joseph Cowan
Parnell
Jeave
Mr. Healy
London
House of Commons
Funeral of Lord Cavendish Draws Large London Crowd
A vast, sympathetic crowd gathered at St Pancras to see the mourners depart for Chatsworth for the Lord Cavendish funeral. Prominent figures including Gladstone, Forster, Granville, and the Queen sent wreaths as the cortege proceeded to Edensor for burial. An immense throng lined the way to the cemetery.
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London
St. Pancras
Chatsworth
Lord Cavendish
Gladstone
Herbert
William Henry
Lord Granville
Forster
Brand
Frederick Stanley
Lord Derby
George Shaw Lefevre
Lora Roseberry
Home Department
Henry James
James Stansfield
Halifax
Henry Fawcett
Mundella
Prince of Wales
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Devonshire
Edensor
Marquis of
Hartington
Mr. Gladstone
Earl Granvile
The Next Victims Warned In Phoenix Park
Dublin May 11 Right Hon Michael Morris lord chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas and Right Hon Charles Robert Barry fourth justice of the Court of Queen's Bench were in Phoenix park Saturday shortly after murders when a rough looking man told the lord chief justice you are the next man spotted. Morris believed the man a lunatic but the warning spread through the area.
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Dublin
Michael Morris
Court of Common Pleas
Charles Robert Barry
Court of Queen’s Bench
Phoenix Park
Morris
Death threats to Harcourt and Dr. Kaye surface in letters
From Loxpong on May 13 rumors in provincial papers say Sir William Harcourt home secretary has received letters from Fenians threatening his life While in Dupri on May 12 Dr Kaye assistant under secretary for Ireland also reports a death warning The sources note the figures have been absent from court and may have gone to England
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Harecourt
Loxpong
Sir William Harcourt
Home Secretary
Kaye
Dupri
Dr. Kaye
Ireland
European Revolutionists and a Distant Hostile Order
London reports from Warhawk claim a secret international society operates in Europe with headquarters in America and agents called terrorists. The group allegedly rivals the Land League, with murderers of Lord Cavendish and Under-Secretary Burke as targets, and justice possible through tactful diplomacy and safe-exit assurances to informers.
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London
Times
Warhawk
Europe
St. James Gazette
Ireland
Land League
America
International
Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Letter from a St. Louis Man Claims Ireland Murder Details
A May 15 dispatch reports a letter sent to the St. Louis police by a city man who claims to know who murdered Cavendish and Burke in Ireland. He offers to supply proof and names of attackers in exchange for a guaranteed reward and an unconditional royal pardon for one involved, threatening to travel to Ireland if needed. The letter promises to reveal where to find the ten men and to present information to the English consul, with corroborating testimony from parties in New York and Boston.
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Sin
Ireland
Burke
Sunday Morning Globe
L. L. Scancall
New York
Boston
Jackson
Richards
Montreal
Richard
Abercorn
Hhis
Twelve Persons Supposed to Have Been Engaged to the Assassination
London report says assassins remain in the city and fear betraying each other if separated. Saturday findings indicate at least twelve people were involved, with a near scene cab suspected to hold armed men ready to help if surprised. Police describe four men, ages ranging 20 to 50, with varied features and a red bloated faced driver aged 35 to 40.
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London
Observer
Dublin de Spatch
Washington Post considers Guiteau retrial and tariffs
A Washington dispatch reports possible grounds to reverse Guiteau trial due to alleged errors including admission of Mrs Dunmire's testimony and jurisdiction issues. Judges debate the record. a rehearing decision may be issued May 22 with Hang date set for June 30, 1882. Also notes tariff commission and navy repair costs.
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Wasatpton
Cance
District of Columbia
Guiteau
District Bar
Dunmire
United States Supreme Court
Washington
the Post Today
Cartier
MacArthur
Hagmer
James
President’s tariff commission may favor moderate protectionists
A Chicago Chronicle report outlines the expected makeup of the tariff commission. It notes nine commissioners to be chosen with a tilt toward protectionism and moderate views, likely with ex Secretary Kirkwood as chairman and Edward Atkinson added for textile expertise. Regional balance is anticipated with the Pacific Coast absent from representation.
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Tariff Commission
Kirkwood
Iowa
Buti
West
Edward Atkinson
Boston
New England
Senate
South
Middle States
Northwest
Southwestern States
Pacific Coast
Ireland Belfast arrests in murder mystery unfolds
Dublin dispatches report police have new information on the assassination mystery. Forrest Walker, said to be American, held for a week in Belfast with Joseph Corvin, believed driver to the murderers in Phoenix Park. A Shrewsbury arrest and heightened detective activity target passengers to America.
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Dublin
Forrest Walker
Belfast
Joseph Corvin
Phaenix Park
Shrewsbury
Conkling for Secretary of State A Kick-Up in Federal Offices
A New York dispatch says Roscoe Conkling may accept the Secretary of State post under President Arthur after Cornell refused the English mission. Frelinghuysen would go to London. Gurt’s naval term ends soon with a Stalwart likely to replace him.
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Conkling
New York
Washington
Cornell
Arthur
Roscoe Conkling
Frelinghuysen
Court of St. James
Jon F. Smyth
Gurt
Naval repairs cost figures show extensive vessel fit costs
Navy Department statements to Congress detail repair expenses for the Tennessee and other ships since 1865. Total fitting and machinery costs approach 1.4 million for Tennessee, with equipment and steam engineering expenses and a grand tally of 22.5 million to fit the remaining vessels. Additional ironclads now at private yards would cost over 5.5 million to fit.
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Washington
Navy Department
Congress
Bureau of Construction and Repairs
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Tennessee
Bureau of Equipment
Bureau of
Department
Puritan
Terror
Extra Session in Egypt as Crisis Deepens
Cairo May 12 The situation in Egypt grows critical as many foreign residents plan to leave. An extra Parliament session opens Sunday with calls to abdicate the Khedive and nominate Alba Pasha, Arabi Pasha as governor, while outside interference is rejected. A French cabinet council contemplates sending warships and marines to Alexandria. Sultan Pasha threatens action if the army deposes the Khedive, warning Bedouins may enter Cairo.
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Cairo
Egypt
Khedive
Alba Pasha
Arabi Pasha
Paris
Alexandria
CarRro
Sultan Pasha
Chamber of Notables
Arabi Bey
Report Favours Forfeiture of Southland Land Grants
The House judiciary sub committee reported in Washington on May 13 favoring forfeiture of land grants to Southern railways. Only one of seven granted roads was built. most lands are sand plains with little value. The Little Rock & Fort Smith grant was partially affirmed, with patents due for unawarded portions after Interior Dept approval in 1682. The Cobb bill includes one grant, and no action yet on Western and Northwest roads.
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Washington
House Committee On the Judiciary
Ship Island Railroad
Mississippi
House Judiciary Committee
Lattle Rock & Fort Smith Railroad Company
Secretary of the Interior
Wind Storm Ravages McAllister Indian Territory
A fierce wind storm hit McAllister on the Missouri Kansas Texas line in Indian Territory Monday night. The hurricane wrecked the coal mining company's buildings, killed eight people and wounded forty, with extensive damage and many washouts along nearby railways and downed wires.
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Little Rock
Ark
McAllister
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Indian Territory
New Distemper-Like Disease Reported in Thurman
In Troy on May 15 a new illness is spreading in Thurman Warren county. It causes great debility severe eye and head pains sore throat and a bitter mouth taste. The disease runs ten to twenty four days and has caused two deaths. Physicians label it a distemper but cannot define it.
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Troy
Thurman
Warren County
Pension appropriation bill tops $160000000 plan
The Appropriation Committee completes the pension bill proposing $100,000,000 for the current year and a larger ceiling than prior estimates. The measure expands the commissioner's power to audit claims and detect frauds as part of broader reforms.
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United States
Biddeford Boy Inventor Claims World Changing Machines
Simon Philbrook, once in Biddeford and now living in Cleveland, boasts inventions praised by a Cleveland paper. He describes a rope powered drawbridge, a streetcar switch, a percussion car coupler, and other practical devices designed to automate and speed transportation.
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Lewiston Journal
Simon Philbrook
Cleveland
Biddeford
Marlboro Man Says He Never Sleeps Still Alive Over Seventeen Years
Utica Herald reports Thomas McElrath of Marlboro claiming not to have slept for thirteen years while awake for three decades. Neighbors confirm his constant alertness, he remains in good health and over 200 pounds, aged over 70, not employed but works small chores. He attends Presbyterian church and rejects medicines, awaiting the Lord’s coming.
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Utica Herald
Thomas McElrath
Marlboro
Presbyterian Church of
Hibernian National Convention Elects Officers
The National Order of Hibernians closed a three days session in Caiiaco with officers elected including National delegates P. W. Gallagher Peoria, secretary H McNeiler Indianapolis, treasurer John McSorley Cambridge. A resolution condemned the assassination of Lord Cavendish and Under-Secretary Burke. Next meeting set for Cleveland on the second Tuesday of Aug 1854.
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Caiiaco
The
National Order of Hibernians
P. W. Gallagher
Peoria
Pr. H. McNeiler
Indianapolis
John McSorley
Cambridge
Mass
Lord Cavendish Ana
Burke
Cleveland
God Proclaims Innocence In Murder Case In Hartford
William Richards, jailed in Hartford on a Canada woods murder charge, defends himself recounting prison terms and a disputed highway robbery. He describes a steamer trip with Joseph Jackson, debts and a trunk dispute, and tears while insisting no money or envelope proves his guilt. He pleads innocence, praying for clarity.
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William Richards
Hartford
Conn
Joseph Jackson
Canada Woods
Hartford Times
Birmingham
Richards
England
West Hartford
Waterbury
Quebec
Jackson
Montreal
Abercorn
Sin
Dickens' Dutchman Langheimer Leaves Prison After Ninth Term
Charles Langheimer, known from Dickens' American Notes as a dejected solitary confinement prisoner, was released after completing his ninth term at Eastern Penitentiary. He returned to his daughter near Kensington, bringing handiwork and art from inside. Langheimer boasts decades in prison, pride and a strong aversion to reporters, insisting he is no Dutchman and vowing not to return.
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Philadelphia Times
Charles Langheimer
Eastern
Philadelphia
Dickens
Palmer
Richmond Streets
Kensington
Charlie
Charlie Langheimer
Hin
Langheimer
Ilia
Brigon
Tatehman
Tay
Ant
Lin
The Pliny Loss Off Long Branch After Grounding
A heavy May gale drove the English steamer Pliny ashore 1000 yards off Eiberon Long Branch at 3 am. Rescue efforts by surfmen from several stations saved 38 passengers and 17 crew before the ship broke up. The Pliny, worth 250000 with 350000 in coffee cargo, is insured for 100000 and declared a total loss. 400 sheep were saved from the wreck.
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Dear Bracu
N. J
Pliny
Eiberon
Long Branch
Russell White
Ben van Brant
Joseph Knolls
Walter Green
Mitchell
A Stranger's Dinner at a Virginia Farm
A traveler meets a hard up Virginian farmer near Strasburg who offers dinner despite dodgers and bacon. They discuss Cross Keys battlefield Fremont's troops and Stonewall Jackson as the mule browses on a hillside clearing. The farmer shares pride and weariness of the march and war.
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Strasburg
Cross Keys
Fremont
Stonewall Jackson
A Stranger's Offer and a Drinking at the Spring
A rider recounts meeting a poor yet proud man who refuses whiskey or tobacco, invites him to share water at a spring, and insists on hospitality despite hardship. The moment ends with both men drinking to luck and parting.
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Port Republic
Life of Wisconsin statesman Washburn ends in Eureka
Hon C C Washburn ex congressman and ex governor of Wisconsin dies at 6 38 pm after a long illness paralysia and Brights disease He born Livermore Maine April 22 1818 He moved to Wisconsin 1842 and built a fortune He served three terms in Congress 1866 1868 and became a colonel in the Second Wisconsin Cavalry His later bid for governor ended with his death after a European voyage and Hot Springs treatment.
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Eureka Shrinos
Ark
C. C. Washburn
Congress
Wisconsin
Bright
Livermore
Woodman
Washburn
John C. Fremont
National Congress
Second Wisconsin Cavalry
Lacrosse
Pittsburg
Crosse
France
van Steepwyk
Hot Springs
Switzerland
Richest City in the World Frankfort on the Main
An exploration of Frankfort on the Main a German city with about 100 000 residents is described as the richest city of its size worldwide. If wealth were evenly split each person would have around 4000 dollars in 1900s terms. The town hosts many wealthy individuals with large fortunes in the tens of millions. It is a major bank hub with Rothschilds owning a large stake and annual exchange dealings exceeding 100 million dollars.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Europe
Globe
Rothschilds
Cowboys Indignation Meeting in Towbstone Falls Flat
In Towbstone Cowboys and political allies held a Wednesday night indignation meeting that failed to reflect community sentiment. A resolution denouncing the President and Governor was proposed. the vote showed 6 to 1 against it, but the presiding officer ruled it carried.
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San Francisco
Cal
Towbstone
Fire Devastates Half Danville Village in Malf
ArcaMOND Quebec May 15 Half of Danville village burned with about forty houses and stores destroyed. Loss estimated at one hundred thousand dollars. Fire authorities investigate and residents begin rebuilding amid extensive damage and displacement.
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Que
Danville
May Storm Sweeps East Coast From Maine to Hatteras
A severe late May storm struck from Eastport Maine to below Cape Hatteras slowing shipping with strong winds 38 to 40 miles per hour. The system caused cold rain and intermittent downpours mainly Sunday, with Lake Region impact and notable drought relief expected as storms pass and warm days follow.
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Han
Eastport
Hatteras
Atlantic
Lake
Massachusetts
Cape Hatteras
Unendurable Cold Forces Adjournment in New York Courts
May 16 report from New York describes an unprecedented storm with heavy wind and rainfall. The First Brigade National Guard faced sunstroke on Prospect Park drills as judges and lawyers wore overcoats. Circuit Court adjourned after cold and glare led to recesses and pleas to pause proceedings.
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New York
Wipa
City Hall Park
National Guard
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Benedict
Criminal Branch
United States Circuit Court
Wallace
Worst Gule and Highest Tide in Thirty Years
Lone Branch New Jersey May 12 Old surfmen report the fiercest spring storm in three decades causing widespread wrecks and damage. Rail service on New Jersey Southern north of Long Branch halted after a four hour trip. Pennsylvania line washout cripples Philadelphia connections. Seaside Park cottage crushed, Hopeville home blown down. Tide and breakers overrun coastal districts. port Monmouth dock submerged. Ships and boats driven aground. Lawrence schooner wrecked at South River mouth.
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Lone Branch
N. J
New Jersey Southern Railway
Long Branch
Sandy Hook
Pennsylvania
Point Pleasant
Hog Head
Philadelphia
Seaside Park
Rathhboro
Hopeville
Biches
Tronsier
Jesse Hoyt
Sea Bird
Albertina
Lawrence
South River
Port Monmouth
Terrific May Weather Across Atlantic Coast and North Shore
A May 15 summary reports storm force winds and high seas at Nantasket Beach and along the coast with no shipping disasters found. Whale carcase seized by wreckers at Marshfield. St Johns, N F sees a fierce storm with church spire blown down and vessels damaged. Arctic ice and floods threaten Pennsylvania and Arkansas as ships, mills, and yards flood. Four inches of snow hit Florida and Dover New Hampshire experiences cold, wet wind and rain.
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Nantasket Beach
East Weymouth
Cohasset
Scit Yate
St. Joan’s
N. F
St. Pierre
Flash
Burachoise
St. Johan’s
Belvidere
Fountain Abbey
St. John’s
Florida
Maas
North Adams
Hoosac Tunnel
William H. Durfee Guilty Of Forgery Verdict Reached
Newport R I May 15 The Durfee forgery trial ended with a guilty verdict after arguments by Colonel Van Siyck and Attorney General Colt and an impartial charge by Judge Matteson Jury retired at noon and returned verdict of guilty with 20 days to file exceptions for a new trial Sentence deferred as defense seeks a new trial The verdict was expected after the proceedings
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William H. Durfee
Newport
R. I
William Hi. Durfee
van Siyck
Colt
Matteson
Fragmentary Dialect Snippet From Family Talk
A fragmented reader’s note or dialogue uses childlike phonetic speech about stomach ache and babies crying. Mentions Dick, Victoria, mamima, Uncle Cy, Cousin Frank, and Cassoria in a domestic scene. Lacks clear events or dates but hints at illness and family chatter.
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Victoria
Frank
Cassoria
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Teller
Smith
Shelly
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Virginian Hospitality
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