British Break Arabi Outposts in Egypt Heavy Loss Reported
Describes a major skirmish near Ramleh between British troops and Arabi Pasha’s forces. British forces attack with field guns seized by sailors, drive back advanced posts, and capture wounded and prisoners. Nightfall confirms enemy forces routed with unknown exact casualties. Also notes dispatches from Cairo Tel-el-Kebir and a naval canter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Arabi Pasha
Ramleh
Mahmoudieh Canal
Cairo
Arabi
Pringle
Rifles
Mahmondieh Canal
South Staffordshire Regiment
Kafar-el-Dwar
Allison
South Staffordshired Regiment
Adda
de Choir
Seymour
Tel-el-Kebir
Chairo
Ismalia
Tel-el Kebir
Treasury of Finance Ministry
Constantinople
DeLessops
Porte
Admiral Seymour
Suez Canal
Tondon
Cowes Royal Town
F. Gower
Washington to take summer vacation cruise after Congress adjourns
After adjournment the President and cabinet plan a long summer vacation. The President will cruise aboard the U S S Tallapoosa with Secretary Chandler and possibly other cabinet members. Navy yard inspections and visits to Long Branch, Newport, Boston, New London and other seaside resorts are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
U. S
Tallapososs
Chandler
Secretary of the Navy
Long Branch
Newport
Boston
New London
Notorious Californian Bernard Stevens Arrested in San Antonio
Bernard Stevens, a notorious California murderer who jumped his bond and escaped three years ago, was arrested and jailed in San Antonio on August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Bernard Stevens
California
Stevens
Important Nominations for Mexico Treaty Negotiators
Washington on August 5 reports nominations of A B Grant and W H Trescott as commissioners to negotiate the commercial treaty with Mexico. John H Dillon serves as secretary of the legation of the United States in Mexico.
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Washington
Grant
W. H. Trescott
Mexico
John H. Dillon
Legation of the
United States
Fire Destroys Barn and Granary at Bishop Fook Farm
In Abilene Kansas August 5 a large barn granary and out buildings burned on Bishop Samuel Fooks farm near the city. His four year old daughter who climbed into the hay loft is thought to have started the blaze with matches and was burned to death.
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Gardiner
Augusta
Hollenwell
Cluff
Weare & Brown
Planing Mills
Seabury & Towle
J. Nash
Wadsworth Bros
Walker & Marcus
Hl. W. Jewett & Co
Robinson
Sash and Blind
Joseph Perry
C. A. Robbins
Abilene
Kan
Samuel Fook
Ex Deputy Marshal Hewlett Kills Republican Leader at Madison Rally
In Huntsville on August 65 an ex U S Deputy Marshal T G Hewlett shot and killed Lyman a leading Republican figure in Madison county at an independent rally. A mob of black citizens gathered and threatened Hewlett but were pacified with difficulty. Hewlett fled and rumors circulated that he was arrested last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
U. 8
T. G. Hewlett
Lyman
Madison County
Hewlett
Directors fail to meet on pooling plans in two weeks
Boston reports that directors have not met for two weeks and no pooling action has occurred since Dillon returned to New York. The Union Pacific and Atchison share the same account, and a committee has been formed by directors to discuss the unarranged matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
C. Bard
Dillon
New York
Union Pacific
Atchison
Chicago Horse Fair Plans 15000 Dollar Premiums
Chicago announces the September 16 to 23 horse fair with premiums over fifteen thousand dollars across 15 events. Highlights include 1000 dollar purses for multiple classes, a 2000 dollar open stallion purse, a four year old stake for named horses, with added funds based on entries and a sensational last day purse to be announced. Entries close August 28 at 11 p.m.
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Chicago
Phil. Thompson
Farce
Bronze
Fred Crocker
Jay Eyesse
Huatrance
British move at Ismailia and Port Said amid canal crisis
Dispatches from Port Said say British troops landed at Ismailia and that the Spanish frigate Carmen has arrived and may enter the canal. The British prepare reservoirs and sewers to ensure water supply. The khedive authorizes the English admiral at Port Said to take needed measures and names him governor of the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Port Said
Ismailia
Carmen
Mining Decision Opens Shaft Posting Rule in Leadville
The secretary of the interior rules that a posting inside the Louisville mine shaft house does not count as a protest ground. He notes miners visit such spots for information and a legally compliant publication will be posted there as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisville
Leadville
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Germany and Europe react to Suez occupation by Britain
Berlin reports Germany views the Suez canal occupation as a military step aiding Indian troop landings. Rome notes British move a surprise. Vienna says it leaves a strong impression. Berlin press largely approves, while Austria seeks Turkish understanding and England’s rising dominance is acknowledged.
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Berlin
Germany
Suez Canal
Rome
Suez
Vienna
England
Turkey
Armand hanged for murder at West Point Mississippi
The article reports Armand colored being hanged Friday at West Point Mississippi for the murder of a Georgia Bryant victim dated May 13 1880. Other items note consular appointments, labor tensions, and political moves around Cairo London and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Seymour
Wisconsin
Canton
Fawcett
Armand
West Point
Miss
Georgia Bryant
Pole Helms Arrested in Infant Death Case Near Town Lake
Police report a Pole named Helms living near Town Lake south of Chicago was arrested on suspicion of killing his eight infants born to his wife over eight years. He confessed burying each infant in the sand along the lake shore between 31st and 43rd streets after death, with his wife’s consent, and admitted occasional harm to the bodies while denying homicide. He also cites two similar deaths in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Helms
Town Lake
Nebraska
Queen Victoria to be Deposed Trial Postponed in London
Solicitor Thomas Walsh, arrested over arms found at Clerkenwell, seeks delay of his trial to the October session. The Crown plans to call Connell the Mill Street informer to prove a secret organization in Ireland aiming to depose the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Walsh
Clerkenwell
Aartness
Mill Street
Connell
Ireland
Floods Route Destruction Across Michigan State
Heavy rains across the state cause floods washing away bridges and dams and damaging wheat stocks. Reports say floods between Tonia and Grand Rapids last night caused about 50,000 dollars in damage amid muggy late weather.
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Detroit
Tonia
Grand Rapids
Dam Breach on Muskegon River Halts Navigation
The Muskegon river at Marietta Ohio rose at midnight and eroded a 150 foot gap in the dam. J B West lost six coal barges while Wm Bucks lost three. Navigation suspended up to the next dam five miles away. Logs valued at 25000 dollars. Also notes on Buffalo racing and a Saratoga dead heat in a five furlong race with Baron and Tarantalatt Filley.
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Marietta
Ohio
Muskegon
J. B. West
Wm. Bucks
Buffalo
Black Cloud
Saratoga
Baron
Tarantalatt Filley
Kentucky Cattle Sales and Stocks Report
During the season 455 head of blooded cattle have been sold in Kentucky at an average of 300 dollars each. A total of 229, costing 316 dollars, still remain in the state, and 226, averaging 282 dollars, to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Queen Greets Troops Before Departure to Egypt
In Portsmouth on August 4 General Sir Edward Hanley General Sir Evelyn Wood and the West Kent regiment departed for Egypt. The queen shook hands with the officers and wished them a speedy return as the troops cheered and the queen appeared touched by the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Catalonia
Egypt
Edward Hanley
Evelyn Wood
West Kent Regiment
Drowning at South Park Picnic Boat Upset
Four of five people aboard a boat at South Park canal near Lake Michigan were drowned during a midday picnic event. The victims named are Mrs. Ford an elderly woman Martin Johnson and Wm Borsum plus John Fehrman all married. Martin Johnsons wife was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Park
Park Lake
Lake Michigan
Ford
Martin Johnson
Wm. Borsum
John Fehrman
Irish Constabulary Threatened Strike In Dublin
In Dublin on August 4 a threatened strike by the Irish constabulary looms with 5 000 to 10 000 likely to resign over demands for higher pay and faster promotion. In London the chief Secretary for Ireland said reports of a looming strike were greatly exaggerated and that orderly conditions would likely prevail among the loyal forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Clifford Lloyd
Limerick
Clifford
Lloyd's
Dublin
Irish Constabulary
House of Commons
When Creek Meets Creek
The North American Creek conflict escalates after the arrest and murder of Capt. Sam Scott by Sand’s men. U S Marshal Beck reports Sand’s party camped on Recan creek near Muskogee with Dick Glass leading. Chief Checot and Creek citizens mobilize to pursue the twelve slain captors as tensions rise and bloodshed looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Sam Scott
Sand
U. S
Beck
Ft. Smith
Recan Creek
Muskogee
Dick Glass
Checot
Capt
Scott
Agent Tufts
Muscogee
President Arthur’s Veto on River and Harbor Bill
Washington August 4 There is no doubt President Arthur was earnest and sincere in vetoing the river and harbor bill. He initially intended to veto and did not expect the bill to pass over his veto despite private entreaties from Congressmen and friends. He confronted those who misrepresented his position and reaffirmed his aim to defeat the bill with his veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur
Senate
White House
Muted executions and crimes mark August 4 across towns
Reports from multiple cities detail hangings in Fernandina Chatham and Jacksonville, and murders in New Orleans and Denver. Other items note a fatal duel in New York over a poker dispute and a double shooting with a self inflicted death, alongside a rising federal appropriation total reaching 298 million dollars this year.
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Liverpool
National Board of Health
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Merrick Jackson
Fernandino
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London Daily News
Sir Garnet Wolseley
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Russia
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Texas Pacific
Theo. Cook
Michigan
of War
Aoad Recreation
William M. Scott
Newburgh
N. Y
Francis P. Weed
Fernandina
Chatham
W. H. Yeats
A. J. Kersen
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Louis Adams
Walsh
J. J. Hely
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