Battle Near Kassassin Fuels Egyptian War News
Reports from Kassassin detail General Wolseley striking north of the canal as Arabi Pasha defends strong Tel el Kebir entrenchments. Egyptian forces retreat to Tel el Kebir while British outposts push forward amid rapid troop movements and growing rumors of Irish officers joining Arabs.
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Kassassin
Wolseley
Arabi
Ismailiya
Maxima
Tel el-Kebir
Nile Delta
Damietta
Tripoli
Creton
Rosetta Gate
London
Woleeley
Gay
Kassassin Lock Key To Wolseley Advance In Egypt
The Kassassin lock near Kassassin is a critical canal point in Wolseley’s Egyptian campaign. Control of the lock affords command of portions of the Ismailiya to Zapa zig canal and access to nearby wells, shaping the battle line toward Tel el Kebir as Arabi presses an attack to loosen the English grip.
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Wolseley
Kassassin
Garnet Wolseley
Arabi
Tel el-Kebir
Maxima
Sir Garnet
Kassassie
Ismailiya
Zapazig
Cairo
Tel-el- Retabeh
Garnet
Sir Garret
Knglassin Lock
Arabi Adjutors and Irish Officers Rumored Link
Paris reports support for rumors that leading Laud League members discuss enlisting Irish officers for Arabi Pasha’s Egyptian insurgents. Careful inquiry among Irish Nationalists reveals several prominent Land League figures connected to the alleged contact.
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Paris
Laud League
Arabi Pasha
Land League
Abas Sugh & Ms
Ement Bag St Leagy Kego ¢Yn
Arabise Followers Penetrate the British Linee
In Ismailiya on September 7 the enemy showed bold moves as Egyptian troops appeared inside British lines before being repulsed. One man penetrated inner earthworks to spike a field piece but was shot down. Reliable sources estimate Arabi's force at 45 000 infantry 18 700 cavalry and 33 000 Bedouins, well armed and drilled.
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Ismailiya
Arabi
The Followers of Arabi Grow Bolder at Suez Bank
In ISMAILIYA on September 8 Bedouins along the eastern Suez bank increase nightly prowls and attacks on small boats. Arabi holds Bedouin chiefs as hostages to force tribes toward his cause. Mahmoud Fehmy notes Arabi’s forces were forbidden to attack British on August 24 as Wolseley seized Kassassin.
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Ismailiya
Suez Canal
Arabi
Mahmoud Fehmy
Wolseley
Kassassin
Arabi's Forces stand up at Maksama against British troops
The Popolo notes the Maksama battle on the 24th where 2000 British troops faced 10,000 Egyptian fighters. It cites fires paper pellets as the reason Wolseley’s losses were small, contrasting British claims with Arab resistance.
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Arabi
Rome
Popolo
Maksama
Wolseley
British Troops Suffer Heat Amid Arab Activity
Private advices from Egypt say British troops endure alarming heat with many insensible and fainting officials. Dysentery cases rise as medical staff stretch to limit. Unease grows in Alexandria over Arab-backed tribal movements from Tripoli. Arabi Pasha's activity linked to junction with Tripoli forces. A reconnoitring party near Mandara kills two enemies. Ismailia canal falls further. An Indian soldier exploded a shell while lighting a fire, killing him. Damietta supplies Arabi Pasha, Turkish officers reportedly join rebels via Damietta.
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Arabi
Egypt
Alexandria
Tripoli
Damanbur
Mandara
Ismailyta
Kassasain
Arabi Pasha
Damietta
Arabs seize body of hanged murderer in Alexandria
Last evening a armed group of Arabs overpowered the British guard and carried off the corpse of the man hanged for the murder of Richardson and Dobson. Report says Arabi’s soldiers aided the attack and the body, clothing, and rope may be embalmed and kept as relics in a mosque.
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Alexandria
Richardson
Dobson
Arabi
Russia’s Policy In Regard to the Egyptian Question
Russia views the Egyptian issue as secondary, seeking neutrality on Suez canal and maintaining influence over Constantinople’s fate. Public opinion in Russia largely opposes England’s Egypt policy, with Slavophile and nationalist press attacking but Golos supporting limited intervention. Russia initially withdrew from the Constantinople conference but rejoined after Turkish concessions and diplomatic pressure from other powers.
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St. Petersburg
Europe
Russia
England
Arabi Pasha
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Suez Canal
Ress
Journal
de St. Petersbourg
Seymour
Alexandria
Egypt
Turkey
Arabi's Influence and Me attracts Men to Him
General William W. Loring, once Pasha and inspector general in Egypt, tells a Herald interviewer that Arabi appears to attract men by personal magnetism. He served under Arabi for six years and discusses current operations in Egypt.
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Egypt
New York
William W. Loring
Pasha
Herald
Arabi's strength and Wolseley plans in Egypt a week
An analyst predicts Arabi could flood the Nile banks within a month if opposed, with 40,000 men at least after Alexandria and a total force near 100,000. Arabi's influence, the Suez canal lapse, and Wolseley’s needed 40 to 49 thousand men shape the campaign. Holding Tel el Kebir and Zagazig may decide the Delta.
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Egypt
Arabi
Nile
Zagazig
Tel el-Kebir
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Wolseley
Ismailiya
Ses
North
Africa
Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Cairo
Teiel Kevir
Suez
Treated Like an English Prince by Arabi Pasha
Letter from Mrs Stone describes Midshipman Dechair, prisoner of war, living like a guest of Arabi Pasha. He resides in the Khedive’s son’s rooms, wearing white linen, with two Egyptian aides, and he may have any wish except liberty fulfilled if possible. He appears cheerful and brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberte
New York
Liverpool Courier
Littl
Ab Dim
Arabi Pasha
Firing Reported Toward Egyptian Camp in Alexandria
Alexandria September 11 Frequent firing has been heard toward the Egyptian camp at Kafr ed Dauar. Reported mutiny rumors mix with theories that Arabi aims to draw out the garrison and leave Alexandria exposed to Ramleh troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Kafr ed-Dauar
Arabi
Ramleh
Spanish Opposition to British Aggression in Egypt
Spanish papers seize on English Egypt policy as a flare of aggression. Lib and radical factions condemn Gladstone for backing Beaconsfield era aims while Spain anticipates Moroccan, Gibraltar, and Portugal links.
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Madrid
England
Egypt
Gladstone
Spain
Lord Beaconsfield
Mediterranean
Morocco
Portugal
Gibraltar
Persia
Turkey
Eussia
Constantinople
Djeride
Obeidullah
Hawza Agha
Engcland
Russia
Caucasus
Adirondack Murray and the San Antonio Years
A 19th century portrait of Rev W H H Murray details his rise as a preacher and author, later allying with Captain Lursley and Mrs Burley in San Antonio. It covers debt secured by horses, a mysterious “death by own action” of Captain Burley, Murray’s cedar wood ventures near Guadaloupe, and public lectures amid fading support.
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Murray
New England
South
San Antonio
Lursley
Barsley
Garden Street
Guenther’s Mills
Hoyle
Neas
Tim
Boston
Texas
Miss Bursley
Commerce Street
Bursley
Mr. Hoyle
M.s. Burley
Hoyle’e
Burnley
The
Express
Jones
Chicago
Neo
A Ministers Plight In Breach Of Promise Suit
Miss Elizabeth Miller sues Rev Alexander D Keyser of Pottsville for breach of promise claiming a long courtship while he was a theology student and paternity of her child She alleges he promised marriage and wrote her over 400 letters of endearment He later married another woman Sheriff served capias at Lebanon classics in Womelsdorf and bail was set at 10000 dollars
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Reaping
Penn
Elizabeth Miller
Alexander D. Keyser
Pottsville
Gerhara
Womelsdorf
Bonds in illegal possession case reach Philadelphia
Phil adelphia reports G Young Butler owner of bonds tied to the Cahill case arrives from Pittsburg after bail set at 50000 in Boston. He claims he left the bonds in a Manhattan beach toilet last May, supporting Cahill’s account. Bonds described as speculative with nominal value. Butler plans Boston trip. A Nebraska Prohibitionist notes Falls City’s trade strains from Brown county and cross state liquor attitudes.
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Phildelphia
G. Young Butler
John Cahill
Boston
Pittsburg
Manhattan Beach
Cahill
Butler
Snake tales from roads and rivers spread across the era
A Kentucky tale reports a black snake charmed a rooster but was slain by the game bird. George W. Morris of Bridgewater Connecticut says he killed a water snake with three trout in its belly and observed water snakes catching fish. Easton New York reports many pilot snakes with odor of cucumber and foam. W Stovall of Madison Wisconsin recalls a coach whip eight feet long trying to seize a rabbit. the old mother rabbit defended her young. Ferryman Hoppy of Arena Wisconsin wakes to a crawling intruder on his bedtop and strikes with knees.
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George W. Morris
Bridgewater
Conn
Easton
New York
W. Stovall
Madison
Wis
Stovall
Mr. Hoppy
Destructive Western Storm Ravages Railroads and Farms
Milwaukee reports a severe rain storm that swept north of the city causing extensive damage to railroads and farm properties. Passengers saw more than a dozen fires from lightning, including a grain barn and Grapville depot struck by bolt actions.
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Milwaukee
Grapville
Doctor Claims He Found John Brown Son Owen Brown Body
Indianapolis report describes Dr. James J. Johnson of Martinsville claiming possession of what he says is Owen Brown, son of John Brown. Johnson says the preserved body shows a wound matching Watson Brown, with family confirmation and plans to bury the remains near John Brown in North Elba if identity is proven.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James J. Johnson
Martinsville
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Ossawattoinjo
Chicago
Johnson
Chicago Tribune
Owen Brown
Twenty
Indiana Volunteers
Virginia
Winchester
Medical College
H. A. Parker
Brown
John Brown, Jr
Putlo Bay
Dr. Johnson
Watson Brown
Mwa
Watson
Oliver
Mr. Brown
Governor Porter
North Elba
Ocean Telephone Project Captivates financiers and engineers
A New York Star report describes a bold plan to link America and Europe by submarine cables. Leading New York bankers back the venture as a private syndicate holds $10,000 in shares. Early experiments show voices heard over long distances and repeaters may enable transoceanic transmission.
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New York Star
Europe
America
Ocean Telephone Company
New York
Wall Street
Soldiers Beset Near Brownsville Face Flood Threat
A Fort Brown dispatch from September 9 reports 18th Infantry units in a camp near Brownsville Texas ringed by water. Dikes leak as the Rio Grande overflows risk a move into the infected district. No yellow fever yet observed, but authorities fear worsening conditions.
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New York
Fort Brown
Texas
Nineteenth Infantry
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Smith
New Trial Granted for Murderer Over Jury Liquor Abuse
Clarence Gray, serving 25 years for murder, wins a Supreme Court new trial after affidavits show jurors were supplied liquor in the jury room during an eight day trial. Four five gallon kegs of beer, two gallons of wine, two bottles of claret and much whiskey allegedly consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Clarence Gray
Supreme Court
Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Train on Old Colony Line
Foreman Timothy Toomey on the Shawmut branch discovers an iron bar and two iron pieces placed on a curve near Mattapan station and removes the obstruction. Earlier, two other wreck attempts were made on the branch. management vows full effort to catch the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Toomey
Shawmut
Old Colony
Milton
Mattapan
Toomey
Mystery Surrounds Missing Mary Stanton Found In Haystack
In New London Connecticut on September 11 Mary Stanton, visiting relatives in Baltic, vanished from the residence. A week later she was discovered hidden in a haystack on the property in a near deathly state. Taken to a physician, she soon recovered though her odd behavior had puzzled officials and family alike.
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New London
Conn
Mary Stanton
Baltic
Miss Stanton Missing After Berrying Walk
A fortnight ago Miss Stanton left a berrying party of young girls and promised to return soon. Despite exhaustive searches in all directions she has not been seen since. A reward is offered for her discovery. She was an orphan with a small property and is described as slightly above average height with a pretty face and black hair and eyes.
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Miss Stanton
Francis Hynes Hanged at Limerick for Murder Denial
Franc is Hynes was hanged at 8 this morning in Limerick after denying complicity in the Joyce family murder. A large crowd gathered as 700 extra police were drafted to quell potential unrest. Prayers in Catholic churches accompanied the event and details on prior statements remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Francis Hynes
Hynes
Clare
Leather Pouch Stolen With $25,000 in Bonds and Drafts
A leather pouch containing bonds, drafts, and money about worth $25,000 was stolen from a truck at the Springfield depot around 3 am Tuesday. The pouch was used in place of the standard iron safe, hung on a truck, then snatched as the man in charge returned with an empty car. The pouch was later found rifled. total loss to be confirmed by the New York office.
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Austin
Texas
New York Sun
America
W. H. H. Murray
Adams Express Company
New York
New York Express
Ihs
Putnam, Conn
Messrs. Wood and Wiggin
Charles Warren
Rochester German Insurance Company
Boston
H. F. Austin
The
Rochester Insurance Company
Providence
Willis
National Bank
Westminster Street
Swan
Parker
Pans
Putnam
Putnam Company
Earthquake at Panama exceeds initial damage reports
The Central & South American Telegraph Company releases updated Panama earthquake details. Panama Cathedral and major buildings suffer severe damage, losses in the city run to several hundred thousand dollars. Aspinwall reports fatalities, while rail and telegraph links to Aspinwall are down and many bridges on the railroad line are broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central & South American Telegraph Company
Panama
Aspinwall
Fall Vote Close Contests for Governor and Congress
Maine leans toward reelected Governor Plaisted and Fusion candidates for Congress while both parties mobilize their full vote. The weather favorable could boost turnout as observers expect a tight result. Penitentiary siege in Snake Hill New Jersey sees a contested warden handover and warrants issued for rival Meehan and aides. Authorities plan to appeal to the Supreme Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Plaisted
Congress
Jersey City
N. J
Hudson County
Snake Hill
Meehan
Supreme Court
Steamer Peninah Watchman Overpowered as Crew Steals
The Peninah watchman was overpowered Monday night and at 10 o clock a crew boarded the Peck line steamer. Steam was raised and they stole away. Destination reported as Chamberlain. It is claimed the vessel cannot be touched after leaving a port of entry.
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Bismarok
Dak
Peninah
Peck
Chamberlain
Waldo County Unionists Nominate Legislative Candidates
The Unionists of Waldo County Maine announce nominees for representatives to the Legislature. In Belfast Charles Baker and Hayward Pierce are named. in Frankfort Hayward Pierce. in Jackson B. D. Tasker. in Liberty Alonzo A. Brown. in Merrill Barak Hazen. in Searsport A. A. Nye. in Unity James Libby Jr.
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Belfast
Unionista
Waldo County
Charles Baker
Frankfort
Hayward Pierce
Jackson
B. D. Tasker
Liverty
Alonzo A. Brown
Merrill
Barak Hazen
Searsport
A. A. Nye
Unity
James Libby, Jr
Edward Hanlan to Attend Boston Regatta
Edward Hanlan writes his friend that he will arrive in Boston on the 16th and attend the regatta at the Point of Pines on the 19th inst. He will not race but will take a short spin over the course before the scullers’ race. He will be quartered at the Point of Pines and leaves for Montreal on the 20th inst.
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Edward Hanlan
Boston
Point of Pines
Tragic Death of a Denver Jeweller
Denver jeweller Carl Heining refined twelve dollars worth of gold dust when a vessel broke. He rushed from his lab crying I am ruined and drank poison, dying instantly.
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Denver
Col
Carl Heining
Heining
St Louis Stage Robbery Hits Seligman Route
In St Louis on September 11 two masked armed men stopped a stage between Seligman and Eureka Springs Ark and robbed ten passengers of about 900 dollars and jewelry. The mail pouch containing registered letters was also taken. No crew accompanied the robbers.
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St. Louis
Seligman
Eureka Springs
Ark
Death at Passumpsic Pulp Mill Kills Edson P. Moore
A mill worker, Edson P. Moore, was killed at the Passumpsic Vermont pulp mill when his body was caught in the shafting just after 1 AM. Both loge and one arm were torn off in the accident.
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Passumpsic
Edson P. Moore
Fourteen Year Old in Las Vegas Fata Death
A 14 year old Mexican boy Pablo Wilbarr shot 15 year old Paul Love Joy in Las Vegas New Mexico after a quarrel the day before. The fatal shooting occurred on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaperade
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Pablo Wilbarr
Paul Love- Joy
Thief from the cradle tied to Putnam fire plot
A Putnam Connecticut fire destroys a central block. detectives uncover Charles Warren and Judge G I Willis as suspects. Willis allegedly conspired with Warren to burn the building and steal insurance funds while Willis planned bank thefts and larceny. Police arrest Warren and Willis. bail set near ten thousand dollars.
Schilling Acquitted In Gospel Meeting Disorder Case
Charles A. Schilling the baker on Ewen street was tried for breaking up a gospel street meeting on August 4 by throwing water and clubbing the preacher and a choir member. The jury found him not guilty after witnesses and a defense medical opinion. The case stirred sixteenth ward sentiment among Germans over street meetings and mayoral permit policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Charles A. Schilling
Ewen Street
Naether
Abbie Sonnak
Schilling
Henry Riedel
Low
Kirkland
Drunk fisherman murders son near Newmarket
In Dorchester County near Newmarket Maryland a fisherman named John Hurst killed his eight year old son after a quarrel at about 3 PM. He whipped the boy while his wife pleaded and a man named Moore intervened. Hurst allegedly tried to cut his own throat but was stopped. An inquest was summoned and no verdict yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Secretary Creek
Newmarket
Dorchester County
John Hurst
Hurst
Moore
Jacobs
Spinners of Fall River Call for Next Meeting
The regular monthly call for a spinners meeting has been issued for Tuesday evening next. The association reports stronger finances and larger membership than ever. It condemns nonparticipants in trades unionism, notes reforms face struggles but will succeed, and discusses whether a breakfast half hour aids operatives’ comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Demand for $1000 reward in beer adulteration case
Henry H Hadhey secretary of the Business Men's Society for the Encouragement of Moderation demanded a $1000 reward offered by the Association of United Lager Beer Brewers of New York for detecting adulteration in any member brewery. He named a member of the association as an adulterator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Henry H. Hadhey
Business Men's Society For the Encouragement of
Association of United Lager Beer Brewers of
New York
Diphtheria Spread Alarms Lynchburg Border Counties
Diphtheria is raging in the border counties of Virginia and North Carolina. In Pennsylvania and adjoining counties within fifty to sixty miles over 100 cases are reported with about fifty deaths. In one week twenty eight cases occurred in the radius, with five deaths in a single family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
North Carolina
Pittaylvania
The Staten Winnipeg Bonds Heist Report
The $10,000 stolen from the Merchants' Bank of Winnipeg is described as notes from several Canadian banks including Bank of Toronto Standard Bank Ville Marie de la banque Caprician Bank of Commerce Jacques Carth Bank of Hochelaga Quebec Bank Bank brutise America omen's and the Exchange banks. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Merchants’ Bank
Bank of Toronto
Standard Bank of Ville Marie de la Banque
National
Caprician Bank of Commerce
Jacques Carth Bank of Hochelaga
Quebec Bank
Bank Brutise America
Omen’s
Exchange Banks
Governor Sprague Not Ousted in Canouches Case
Providency authorites report the petition to oust ex Governor Sprague from Canouches was dismissed by the Supreme Court today. The decision ends the challenge and leaves Sprague’s title unresolved pending further action.
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Sprague
Providency
BR. L
Canouches
Supreme Court
Dary
Canouches Us
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