Egyptian Enigma Deepens Amid Anglo French Disputes
Reports from London and Paris dispute British aims in Egypt with Russia backing France in joint control. German influence looms as Papal and Arab letters surface while Arabi’s counsel promise translation of papers proving Sultan support. Trollope suffers a fit at St James's, news from Dublin to London.
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England
France
Ignatieff
Paris
Russia
Great Britain
Prince Ienatieff
Bismarck
Germany
Pasha
Catro
Arabi
Egyptian Public Largely Unmoved as El Mehdi Advances
News from the Sudan portrays a bleak outlook with Khartoum likely invested and only about 1000 garrisoned by Egyptians. Most Egyptians reportedly support El Mehdi and anticipate a prolonged struggle, as the false prophet’s forces push toward Khartoum after repelling assaults on Obeid.
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Caro
Soudan
FE Melhai
Khartoum
Argbi Pasha
el Mehdi
Egypt
Plan of the French Premier and Paris Anarchist Upheaval
Paris November 3 reports a revolutionary manifesto printed on red paper posted near the Louvre and other sites. It calls war on the Bourgeoisie and praises arson and dynamite. Police warn of growing anarchist activity as investigations link arrests to a secret society pushing workers’ control.
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Russia
Paris
Marseilles
Louvre
Luxembourg
Jardine Des Plantes
St. Poureain
The French Premier's Plan Opens Confident Vote
Paris November 5 Premier Duclerc will seek a vote of confidence at the opening of the Chambers. If adverse the ministry will dissolve the Chambers and appeal to the country. London November 6 A despatch says Russia and France negotiate on extradition treaty and political refugee protection. Russia would back France on north Africa and Egypt Tunis if France concedes to Russia.
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Duclerc
France
Russia
London
Frankfort
Egypt
Tunis
German Socialists Excited by Court Action in Germany
In Leipzig and Berlin Socialists and Liberals react to the Court of Trials setting aside the verdict in the Mommser case. Mommser, previously acquitted of slandering Prince Bismarck, faces likely retrial after alleged influences. A separate note mentions a discovery of another plot in Russia.
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Leipzig
Berlin
Court of Trials
Mommser
Prince Bismarck
Swiss government seizes socialist journal Die Freiheit
Geneva reports the Swiss government has seized the socialist journal Die Freiheit for revolutionary and anarchist tendencies. The action comes after international efforts and is linked to Die Freiheit's influence in stirring the anarchist movement in France.
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Geneva
Die Freiheit
Switzerland
France
Conspiracy Found in Pultava Peasant Revolt Effort
Russian police disclose a conspiracy at Pultava to incite peasant revolt. About 200 conspirators were targeted. most escaped by leaping from windows as police attempted arrests.
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ST. Petersburg
Pultava
Gladstone Faces Irish Opposition on Cloture Plan
London November 4. Mr Gladstone is unlikely to carry out the programme announced in dispatches as arranged with Irish members. Half-hearted support for cloture appears to falter as Mr Parnell’s casting vote influences the rulers.
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Perity
London
Gladstone
Anglo French Egypt talks drift apart as tensions rise
Reports show widening gaps in negotiations between Britain and France over Egypt. The Neva River freezes in sections halting navigation. Spain refuses to Rend refugees seized at Gibraltar, arguing they were captured on Spanish soil by police.
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Neva
Gibraltar
Cartr idge Works Explosion at Suffield Factory Burns Seven Men
Explosion at Chapman s metallic cartridge factory in Suffield Conn at 11 25 this morning injuring seven men including Saunders Brewster Lyons Hewes Woodworth Cole and Burbank. First three seriously burned, others struck by flying splinters. Cause uncertain but blamed on a new machine recently installed. Building demolished, crowds gathered, works owned by New York interests. Loss not yet known.
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Conn
Chapman
Springfield
Mass
Snffield
James Saunders
Charles Brewster
Timothy Lyons
Gus. Hewes
Len. Woodworth
Frank Cole
E. Burbank
New York
Indignant Farmers Accuse Montreal Firm of Swindling
Indignant farmers charge Montreal firm Empire Implement Works with taking promissory notes for goods never delivered, leaving losses estimated around 150000 to 100000 dollars with no assets. The head absconded to the west. a detective tracked him toward Chicago. Over 100 actions filed. banks report involvement in the fraud.
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Montreal
Que
Charles B. Malian
Lebanon
N. Y
Empire Implement Works
Empire
Bank du People
Bank St. Kel
Benk Ville Marie
Gibnour
Stanbridge
Pugilistic Ex-Senator Causes Courtroom Fracas in St Louis
In a St Louis federal court on Friday ex Senator John B Henderson struck Henry A Cunningham after a dispute over an order. Cunningham was knocked down and injured as he defended himself with a chair. Judge Treat called the scene disgraceful and fined Henderson $2000.
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United States
John B. Henderson
Henry A. Cunningham
Treat
General Henderson
Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Henderson
Whiel
Varties
Davenport Iowa Hailstorm Kills Woman and Destroys Property
An Iowa hail storm near Davenport lasted about ten minutes with no wind and caused over 46 000 in damage. Large stones eight inches around and half an inch thick smashed skylights and roofs, blew down three houses, and injured several others. Mrs George Fenno was killed when her house collapsed, with two others seriously hurt and six to eight more slightly injured.
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Davenport
Iowa
George Fenno
Startling Confession Links Pennsylvania Fire Gang
Reading pa November 6 George Brimmer already convicted for arson at Lancaster and on trial for firing the poorhouse confessed Saturday to an eight member organized gang to arson. Five of the accused are in custody as police pursue others. Some arrestees are city fire department employees. Confession stirs widespread excitement.
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Penn
George Brimmer
Lancaster
Democrats Predict 50,000 Gap For Cleveland and Congress
New York on November 4 reports the Democratic State Committee chairman confident of Cleveland’s 50,000 majority and victory in 18 of 33 Congress seats. Republican leaders claim statewide results but keep private estimates. Republicans also expect a majority of assembly members.
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Democratic State Committee
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Republican State Committee
Lotta Crabtree Awarded 17000 in Suit for Damages
In Fall River on November 6 the auditor Simeon Borden awarded actress Lotta Crabtree 17000 damages in her equity suit against B F Randall. The case says Randall received money from her in return for a promise to marry which he failed to keep.
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Lotta Crabtree
B. F. Randall
Lawrence Man Fatally Crushed by Falling Pulley
Cornelius Dempsey a 23 year old South Lawrence resident and section hand at Central Pacific fell victim to a crushing injury when a pulley collapsed. He was alive at 2 PM but his injuries were deemed fatal.
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Cornelius Dempsey
South Lawrence
Central Pacific
Family poisoned after drinking brandy in North Adams
A family of five named Parrow fell ill after consuming brandy bought at a local saloon. Two members are seriously ill. Doctors suspect the liquor was poisoned. The incident occurred in North Adams on November 4.
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Parrow
Hindoo Sold to a Kentucky Man for 15000
Milton Young of Kentucky purchased Hindoo from Dwyer Bros for 15000 dollars, buying the four year old who beat Parole and Eale for the Coney Island cup, along with two fillies.
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Kentucky
New York
Milton Young
Dwyer Bros
Brookslyn
Parole
Eale
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Portland Fire Rages Through Commercial Street Alarms
A large blaze on Commercial Street Portland Me began early this morning and spread along Widgery and Union wharfs threatening wide destruction. Isaac Emery’s office fire started the disaster. several firms including Tiane Emery Belknap & Co Stevens & Co and J B Randall & Co suffered heavy losses. Insurance valued losses between 400 000 and 500 000 with 125 000 in buildings. Fireboats and nearby towns aided. several accidents reported. a boy drowned and a man injured by a falling telegraph wire. The Park Theatre fire in New York also destroyed the venue and caused injuries.
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New York
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Henry UL. Abbey
Bethel Hotel at Brookside Park Burns in Conn
The large Brookside Park hotel at Bethel owned by Theodore Clark burned this morning with contents. Loss estimated at $20,000 with $15,000 insured.
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Will of Barbara Scott Upheld by Montreal Court
In Montreal on November 6 Judge Loran ger upheld the validity of Barbara Scott’s will in a long contest over her vast estate. She left 40 000 to McGill University for an engineering school and the rest to hospitals churches and public institutions. The court noted eccentricity yet accepted the will while acknowledging her extreme miserliness and isolated lifestyle.
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Impending Strife Between Marshals and Police at Chicago Polls
Chicago November 6 There is prospect of trouble at the polls tomorrow between United States marshals and the special police. Marshal Jones plans to swear in 1000 deputies to secure an honest election. Mayor Harrison says these deputies will be Republicans and will support that ticket. He proposes to swear in 1000 new police as offset. Such actions in the past have caused serious disturbances.
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Harrison
Pan
Oil Excitement Raises Prices in Brief Rise
Bradford oil market opened at 110 dollars then fell to 108 before surging to 121 dollars, the highest in four years, ending at 119. A seven cent rise occurred in twelve minutes with total sales of 4,451,000 barrels.
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Penn
Serious Blunder by Natick Selectmen at State Election
Natick November 6 selectmen posted a town meeting warrant for the State election but omitted positions to be voted on, causing thousands of votes cast for nothing. Voters are eager to cast ballots for county commissioner treasurer register of deeds and a US congressman, hoping the error can be corrected by the Legislature.
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Natick
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Registration Frauds in Chicago Reported
Registration books have closed and fraud is alleged to be widespread in Chicago. In one ward with under 900 voters, about 1200 have registered, and several wards show registration around 40 percent above the voting population.
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Chicago
Rescued by His Friends in Forrest City Jail Break
In Forrest City Arkansas on Tuesday a break at the St Francis county jail freed ex Town Marshal Apperson who had just been sentenced to four years for the killing of Tate Wallace a railroad worker. Apperson has not been located and was to be moved to the penitentiary on Wednesday.
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Tate Wallace
Memphis & Little Rock
Bewitched Philadelphia Cafe Incident Rumor Surfaces
Eyewitnesses recount a Philadelphia cafe scare where a man leaning on a wall collapsed and another made a dramatic entrance as rumors swirled about a possible bewitchment affecting patrons and staff.
Remarkable Yellow Dock Sets Earth's Best Public Race Time
In Provideance BR November 6 Morse's Yellow Dock beat Barnaby's Billy D in the heat and the race clocked 2.11. This marks the best public race record on earth, drawing intense excitement from local sporting men.
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Provideance
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Barnaby
Billy D
Death of Andrew McKinney merchant and state senator
Andrew McKinney of New York died in Denver on Wednesday aged about 80. Born in New England around 1835 he built a Boston merchant career then joined New England railroad ventures. He became a Union Investment Company director and vice president and helped found the American Loan and Trust Company, later resigning for health. Once Massachusetts state senator, he was known for generosity and social life, leaving a large circle of friends.
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Col
Andrew McKinney
New York
New England
Boston
Union Investment van
American Loan and Trust Company
Massachusetts State Senate
Decision in Case on Sunday Law Interpretation
A verdict for Mrs. Mary A. D. Lobdell against Union Horse Railroad Co. awards 6925 damages for life injuries suffered when leaving a car on a Sunday in Providence in 1880. The case hinged on whether Sunday carriage violated the law unless in necessity, with jurors considering duty of care and absence of brakes on a hill.
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Mary A. D. Lobdell
Union Horse Railroad Company
Plaintff
New Bedford
Ingenious Jail Breakers Escape From Vermont Jail
Frank Gifford and George Bates, jailed for attempted burglary at Northfield Savings Bank, escaped Washington county jail by picking the lock, breaking through a ceiling, making a hole in brick wall, and descending thirty feet to the ground. High Sheriff J L Tuttle pursuing. suspects linked to robberies in Chicago and Canada. first escape in twelve years.
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Frank Gifford
George Bates
Washington County
Northfield Savings Bank
Dudley
Sherif J. L. Tuttle
Chicago
Canada
The Meat Market Weekly Export and Market Report 1882
The week ending November 4 1882 shows higher shipments of live cattle and dressed beef but flat values and unchanged freight rates. Trade remains unprofitable for American live cattle exporters due to high freight and insurance costs, with need for higher foreign demand or lower costs. Shipments include 80 cattle to Liverpool and 226 cattle to Glasgow, totaling 564 live cattle and 1531 quarters beef and 40 mutton carcasses. Boston beef demand remains strong with steady prices, while disease concerns prompt tighter inspection and calls for protective laws for the Commonwealth.
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Fort Fair Field Tragedy: Hutchinson Kills Wife Then Self
Fred Hutchinson of Easton, formerly Dover, Me., killed his wife at Fort Fair Field and then wounded himself. They died within minutes. Hutchinson, aged about 35 and prone to fits, attacked his daughter who escaped and raised alarm. Coroner’s inquest to be held this afternoon as investigators seek motive and details.
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MacVeagh Attacks Blaine Over Bosler Endorsement
Wayne MacVeagh accuses ex Secretary Blaine of backing J W Bosler in the thirty second district race. He says the Bosler endorsement ties Bosler to Brady in expediting Star routes, raising questions about political influence.
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Philadelphia
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Brady
Discharged Bank Manager Faces $25,000 Suit in Seizure Case
Milwaukee victim Sylvia Seifert sues John B. Lesautnier, once Merchants' Exchange Bank manager, for damages after alleged seduction. He is discharged from his post and bailed $5,000. The girl's mother is reportedly insane from grief and the father wanders with a shotgun.
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Wis
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Merchants’ Exchange Bank
Sylvia Seifert
Lesautnier
Missing Maggie Hennecke Case Draws Milwaukee Attention
Public interest grows in Maggie Hennecke disappearance with similarities to the Charlie Ross case. Detectives labor along the river bottom, but searches yield no findings as Andy Johnson oversees the hunt.
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Maggie Hennecke
Milwaukee
Charlie Ross
Andy Johnson
Finance and Commerce Doings of the Week in Markets 1882
Boston money market shows little change over the week with call loans at varied rates and country bank paper demanding high yields. Stock activity was muted though Mexican Central bonds gained and Western Union saw a price drop. New York market remained dull ahead of elections while rail and commodity markets steadied with firmer copper, coffee, and flour trends and wide price movements in securities and freight rates.
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Commercial Markets Boston Markets
Boston Daily Globe notes a week of quiet trade across departments with warm weather blamed, a downturn in dry goods boots and shoes clothing and metals, and slower food staples. Cotton and lead weaken while wool sales stay large and prices steady. apples beans butter cheese coal show mixed shifts. overall October activity dull with hopes for post election business uptick.
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Financial Market Snapshot From a Saturday Grain and Provisions Report
The column details price moves across flour, cotton, grain, and provisions. Wheat, corn, and rye show mixed shifts with futures lower or steady. cotton sales strong. pork, lard, and dairy futures modest. refined petroleum and spirits firmness noted amid international price cues.
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Gloucester Fish Market totals week arrivals and prices
Weekly Gloucester fish arrivals include 84 vessels bringing about 420 thousand pounds codfish, 101,800 pounds halibut, and 5,200 barrels mackerel from Western Banks Georges Cashel and Cape shore. Mackerel hauling up season slowing. prices quoted for cod and other fish with various quintal rates and by the barrel for halibut hake pollock and other items.
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Sunday Globe
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Livestock market reports from Brighton and Watertown week end
Arrivals of westock at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday November 3 1822 total 3721 cattle and 16965 sheep and lambs 10024 swine venlis 216 horses 135 prices for beef cattle per 100 pounds live weight list extra first and second qualities and poorest grade and hides and tallow values with various small figures and margins omitted due to unreadable text
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