Thurlow Weed on the Chinese Bill and transit routes
Thurlow Weed argues two sides to the Chinese question. He questions whether China immigration harms American labor and warns about diplomatic ties and potential retaliation. He favors a five year limit and suggests presidential amendments. He also supports Tehuantepec transit as a faster, cheaper ship railway alternative to a canal.
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New York
Thurlow Weed
the Tribune
America
China
Pacific States
Atlantic States
Congress
Flood threat and relief plans span Mississippi Delta regions
General Beck cites Lieut Randolph report from Delhi Louisiana noting no current starvation but risk of widespread destitution by April 10 if floods persist. Ration supplies may cover presses until April 10 with possible half rations to May 1 for 56 000 people. If waters fall, planting could begin by May 1 and credit systems may resume. if rise continues, 18 000 may lack food or credit. Urgent rations urged. stocks shipped to Bones river West Jelkinia Concordia Madison parishes.
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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
Steamer Golden City Fire Kills Dozens at Memphis Wharf
The Golden City of the Southern Transportation Co. caught fire near Beal Street while approaching the Memphis wharf. About 60 crew and 40 cabin passengers were aboard. loss estimated at 540,000 with 35 lives feared. Captain Hegler and W.T. McIntyre insured. Stowe’s circus aboard part of the way to Cairo, with animals and wagons lost. Pilot Purcell and second engineer Mike Kelley among the saved. Kelley perished aiding others. Fire started by lamp in jute amidships. tug Oriole sank amid the blaze. many rescued in night clothing. hotel keeper C. B. Gallaway aided survivors.
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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
Confirmation of U.S. agents in Hingpo area inquiry
Washington reports March 29 confirmation by Consul Edwin Stevens of Pennsylvania that Indian agents Henry J. Armstrong of Kansas and Monta Le, Chas Monteith, and Nez Perces aho are involved in the Hingpo case as part of the Grow Agency operations.
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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 Party Heads for Golden State Wreck
Memphis dispatch reports Capt. 8 C McIntyre led thirty men and a diver to search the sunken steamer Golden State for dead aboard the cabins. Passenger C F Neimeyer of Indianapolis appeared badly burned on hands and neck after leaping from the drifting vessel and surviving nearly thirty minutes in the water.
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Thejill-Katead
Memphis
C. McIntyre
Golden State
C. F. Neimeyer
Indianapolis
Texas con man John Calvin faces trial in Dallas
The Gazette notes a Texas-wide fraud case. John Calvin, now on trial in Dallas, advertised under many names and drew letters and money from numerous Texas post offices. He allegedly promised to sell 3,000 acres of land bequeathed to Confederate veterans widows and orphans, profiting before arrest.
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Kansas City
The
Gazette
Texas
John Calvin
Dallas
Texas Post
Wm. Southall
Independence Train Robber Surrenders Under Immunity Deal
Dick Little surrendered to authorities under a deal offering immunity and 1000 dollars cash now plus 4000 more if fellow train robbers are captured. Involves governor Crittenden and Police Commissioner Craig with large potential rewards amid a wider police sting. The second item reports the Andre Monument near Tarrytown destroyed by dynamite at midnight with George Hendrix linked to prior attempts.
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Independence
Dick Little
Tattle
Craig
Clarence Hite
Kentucky
Little
Crittenden
Tarrytown
Mass
Andre
Washington
George Hendrix
South Carolina Democrats Denounce Federal Prosecutions
The Democratic executive committee of South Carolina issues an address criticizing federal actions to arrest and arraign citizens, arguing the party must defend chosen representatives and resist what it calls an outraged, partisan decree. The note links the murder of the president to a shift in policy toward the South.
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Columbia
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party of
South Carolina
Brewster
Saunders
Democratic Party
United States
South
Republican Party
Stand Together Against Oppression to Save South Carolina
In a call to action, the article urges decisive resistance to perceived persecution by officials. It warns that failure to act would allow strangers to rule the state and restore tyranny. Citizens are urged to unite to preserve justice, peace, and security for future generations.
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South Carolina
Cattle thieves hanged by mob near Pueblo
In Pueblo at about midnight two cattle thieves W T Phebus and Jay McGrew were taken from the jail and hanged to a nearby tree. The perpetrators are unknown but believed to be members of the Cattle Growers Protective Association. The mob action was carried out quietly and only learned of this incident later in the morning.
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Senate
House
Lucretia R. Garfield
Sarah OC. Polk
Julia G. Tyler
Kelly
Stephens
Committee On Judiciary
Kiefer
Hayes
Carlisle
Errett
Pennsylvania
Butterworth
Ohio
Fisher
Penn
Committee On Coinage Weights and Measures
Pueblo
W. T. Phebus
Jay McGrew
Cattle Growera’ Protective Association
Senatorial Dispute Over Secretary Sherman Letter Allegations
Washington reports stir among senators after the Post cites a Treasury employee Kirk as author of a Charleston letter accusing Senator Hampton. Hampton investigates, Sherman denies responsibility, and claims he did not direct the attack. Sherman offers copies of letters to anyone. Hampton says he has not discussed the matter.
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Washington
Post of Today
Sherman
Hampton
Post
Treasury Department
Kirk
Charleston
Congress
Associated Press
Senator Hampton
Annual trout exhibition opens with seven western specimens
Preparations for the opening of the annual trout exhibition tomorrow are complete. California, Nevada and other western states send notable fish including five-pound Dolly Varden trout from McCloud river, California salmon and rainbow trout weighing ten pounds from Livingstone at Shasta. The Humboldt river variety is praised for edibility.
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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 Dull in Boston Sales Reach 1.7 Million Lbs
The wool market in Boston March 31 shows price ease across grades. Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces sell 42 to 45 cents per lb, Michigan averages at 40, combing and delaine steady 43 to 47, unwashed finer grades around 25 to 34, California small lots dull, pulled wools in demand with supers 38 to 50, Australia quiet at 90 cents, Montevideo 85 to 136, Cape 29 to 33, carpet wools quiet.
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Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
California
Australia
Montevideo
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