Thurlow Weed on the Chinese Bill and Transit Way Debate
Thurlow Weed argues two sides to the Chinese question noting open doors in early U S history and concerns China immigration raises in Pacific states. He favors a five year limit on the law and suggests presidential amendments for broader acceptance and negotiated resolution. He also urges transit by rail across Tehuantepec as a faster, cheaper American route over a canal.
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New York
Thurlow Weed
the Tribune
America
China
Pacific States
Atlantic States
Congress
Dehauntepec
Mississippi Valley
American Isthmus
Tehauntepec
Nicaraugua
Panama
Mississippi flood relief notes and Paris pork bill
Dispatches report relief needs in the Red River to Arkansas district with scarce rations and potential destitution after April 10 if floods persist. Paris approves pork imports with inspection rules and cites trichinosis safeguards while Tunis expedition funding and canal interests appear in other items.
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St. Louis
Beckwith
B. H. Randolph
3Rd Cavalry
Delhi
Red River
Arkansas Line
Mississippi
Black River
Bones River
West Jelkinia
Concordia
Madison
Fire engulfed steamer Golden City near Memphis
The Golden City of the Southern Transportation Company caught fire near Beal Street as it neared the Memphis wharf. About thirty-five lives were lost or missing after flames swept the vessel, with crew and passengers escaping in night clothes as the barge and tug Oriole burned. Props, animals, and circus gear from Stowe's troupe were lost along with cargo and passengers.
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Memphis
Golden City
Southern Transportation Company
Robi. Kelly
Purcell
Beal Street
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Monahan
Jackson
Ohio
Crary
Luella Crary
W. H. Sterne
Oliver Wood
Henderson
Kentucky
Anna Smith
Mass
Campbell
Helen Percival
L. E. Konutze
Kelley
8. C. McIntyre
W.T. McIntyre
Writhly
Frank Stein
Doc
Bondenant
Bruce Purcell
R. Marion Purcell
Joseph Purcell, Jr
Mike Kelley
Sonia Maston
Hawesville
Willie McKinley
Chas, Ross, Jr
C. Underwood
St. Louis
N. B. Howell
Phila
Robt
E. Elbracht
Stowe’s Circus
John H. Trewalla
Burt Stowe
Frank Stowe
Jos
Swife
John Gilbert
John Mullare
J. C. Kempel
John G. Glenroy
James Bloomfeld
James Burke
W. C. Jewett
Point Pleasant
W. V
Geo. W. Green
New Richmond
A. B. Veatch
Evansville
W. H. Carmthers
J. B. Jordan
Ripley
Tenn
Oriole
J. M. Cronk
John DeVouse
City Hospital
Denouse
Capt. Hegler
OC. McIntyre
Hense
Billy Hodge
Adams
C. B. Galloway
Peabody Hotel
Pat. Haley
Mike Cdonnell
Washworth
Haley
Anna Boyd
Chambermuaid
Mike Mallory
Pat. Kinney
M. J. Whelan
Whelan
Tele. Lehman
Cairo
Vicksburg
Will. McLintyre
L. B
Kountze
Hopital
Bob Menis
Jim
Miller
Texas
Chas. Wilson
Cabin
Henry White
Bob Wallace
Chas
Guthin
Isaac Dickson
Shiner
Ransom Watkins
Jesse Willett
Abel Butler
Donaldsville
Ind
Tribune
J. H. Cronk
H. N. Ackerman
J. G. Glenroy
Philadelphia
Stowe
Tie
Circus
Selim
Washington Confirmation Notice From Indian Agency
Washington March 29 U S Consul Edwin Stevens of Pennsylvania at Hingpo with Indian agents Henry J Armstrong of Kansas Monta Le Chas Monteith Nez Perces aho confirms actions related to agency affairs in the region.
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Washington
U. 8
Edwin Stevens
Pennsylvania
Hingpo
Henry J. Armstrong
Kansas
Grow Agency
Monta le
Chas
Monteith
Nez Perces
Aho
Rescue Effort Launches From Memphis Steamer Golden State
Capt. H. C. McIntyre led thirty men and a diver to search wreck cabins for dead aboard the Golden State after she drifted from the wharf. Passenger C. F. Neimeyer of Indianapolis surfaced burned on hands and neck, spent half an hour in the water before reaching shore exhausted.
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Thejill-Katead
Memphis
C. McIntyre
Golden State
C. F. Neimeyer
Indianapolis
Texas swindler John Calvin on trial in Dallas
Gazette reports from Texas alleys detail farmers lively crop prospects as John Calvin faces trial in Dallas for swindle. He advertised in about 100 papers under aliases, receiving many letters and funds from Texas post offices. Allegedly he planned to sell 3000 acres bequeathed to Confederate widows and orphans, profiting before arrest.
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Kansas City
The
Gazette
Texas
John Calvin
Dallas
Texas Post
Wm. Southall
Train Robber Surrenders Under Immunity Deal for Arrests
Independence Missouri March 31 Dick Little the train robber surrendered to authorities under a pact granting immunity from punishment by the governor and a 1000 cash payment now with a further 4000 if the five robbers at large are captured through his help.
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Independence
Dick Little
Tattle
Craig
Clarence Hite
Kentucky
Little
Crittenden
Democratic Party Defense Amid Federal Prosecutions
In Columbia on March 381 the state democratic executive committee issued an address to South Carolina Democrats denouncing federal prosecutions as political persecution. The letter to Attorney General Brewster by Saunders is labeled an indictment of the party, urging vigilance and defense of its representatives against federal actions and asserting the Republican decree forces South Carolinians to align or be branded criminals.
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Nouse
Washington
Senate
House
Utah
Tariff Commission
Dunnell
Tlewitt
N. Y
Committee On Ways and Means
Willin
Congress
Committee On Public Health
Mississippi
Columbia
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party of
South Carolina
Brewster
Saunders
Democratic Party
United States
South
Republican Party
Stand Together Against Oppression in South Carolina
The article urges indignant citizens to resist what it calls radical rule and persecution by officials. It warns that failure would allow a stranger to rule South Carolina and restore tyranny. It appeals for unity to preserve justice, peace, and security under democratic rule.
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South Carolina
Cattle thieves hanged by mob near Pueblo jail
In Pueblo on March 31 two cattle thieves W T Phebus and Jay McGrew were taken from the jail by a mob and hanged to a tree. The assailants are unknown but suspected to be members of the Cattle Growers Protective Association. The crowd acted quietly and the event only came to light late this morning.
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Pueblo
W. T. Phebus
Jay McGrew
Cattle Growera’ Protective Association
Senators Sherman Hampton in dispute over letter accusations
Washington March 31 ex senator Sherman Hampton controversy grows after Post reports a Treasury employee Kirk authored a letter accusing Hampton. Sherman denies responsibility and says copies of his letters are available while Hampton says he has not discussed the matter and did not know it was published.
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Washington
Post of Today
Sherman
Hampton
Post
Treasury Department
Kirk
Charleston
Congress
Associated Press
Senator Hampton
Opening of trout exhibition promises record specimens
New York prepares for the annual trout exhibition with highly praised imports from California Nevada and the west. Exhibits include five pound Dolly Varden from McCloud River California trout and California salmon sent by California fish commissioner B L Redding. Nevada contributions feature Lake Tahoe Carson River and Humboldt River trout. Humboldt River trout praised for edible quality. Livingstone of the US Fish Commission will send a ten pound male Rainbow trout from Shasta McCloud River.
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New York
California
Nevada
West
B. L. Redding
California Fish Commissioner
Lake Tahoe
Carson
Elko
Redding
Livingstone
United States Fish Commission
Shasta
McCloud River
Wool Market Report from Boston March 31 Prices ease across regions
The wool market is dull with prices easing. Week sales reach 1 700 000 lbs and Ohio Pennsylvania fleeces range 42 45 per lb while Michigan averages 40c. Delaine and combing fleeces stay firm 43 47, California and Australian wools quiet, carpet wools quiet, pullers and faded grades in varied demand.
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Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
California
Australia
Montevideo
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Iloube
Lucretia R. Garfield
Sarah OC. Polk
Julia G. Tyler
Kelly
Stephens
Committee On Judiciary
Kiefer
Hayes
Carlisle
Errett
Butterworth
Fisher
Penn
Committee On Coinage Weights and Measures
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Hoar
Five Civilized Tribes
Mississippi River
Plumb
Hoarns
Williams
Canada
Erie
McMillan
Garfield Memorial Hospital
General News
Tarrytown
Andre
George Hendrix
Speedy Justice
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