Government to protest foreign emigration of Mormons
Washington declares to protest UK Germany Norway Sweden and Denmark allowing Mormon emigrants to leave for the United States It cites bigamy laws and the Reynolds case to justify prosecuting those who travel to Utah for plural marriage Ministers will urge consuls to curb recruitment and report back to Washington If nations ignore the warning the US could bar their ships from ports and deny entry to such emigrants
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Denmark
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Utah
United States Supreme Court
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Miles expedition clears hostiles and reclaims half-breeds
Gen. Miles reaches Fort Peck Montana on August 9 and reports driving Indian forces into Canada and recapturing all half-breeds between Fort Peck and Wood Mountain. He splits his troops to guard the border while scouts call his command inadequate for a brush with the savages. Major Walsh, with Long Dog, warns against crossing the line to hunt without permission. Canadian authorities may seek permission for deserving Indians to hunt on this side.
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Canada
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Washington
The Fighting Irish Riot Injures Seventy Two in Belfast
Reports from Belfast describe a Catholic procession sparking a riot that left seventy two injured. Wounds were treated at the Royal hospital as authorities assess the disturbance.
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Belfast
Royal Hospital
Andrassy
Conkling Sprague affair rumor debunked by papers
The Sun and World dispute reports of a Conkling Sprague clash in Sprague’s home with a German teacher Linck blamed. They confirm no personal confrontation occurred and that Mrs. Conkling will not seek a divorce. Washington notes open scandal rumors without surprise. Memphis yellow fever cases rise as New Orleans denies cases.
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Board of Health
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Railroad Racket The C B Q with a Screw Loose
Chicago August 9 Mr Vining general freight agent of the Union Pacific railroad notified the Chicago Burlington and Quincy that due to Nebraska rate cutting by the Burlington and Missouri River road the Union Pacific will deny through business to the C B Q from Omaha except at full tariff or ten dollars per car higher. C B Q officials deny rate cuts and say they will test in court the UP right to make the demand.
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Omaha
Funeral for H. Ridley Amid Yellow Fever Worries
Memphis specials report five hundred attended the funeral of H. Ridley, a colored clergyman, as yellow fever spreads. The disease has reached the post office with a letter carrier down and a Western Union clerk prostrated. No signs of improvement. Howard's depot district remains the only lively area with several hundred idle people.
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Board of Health
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John Swanander
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New York
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Western Union
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Liberal League to Meet in Cincinnati for presidential action
The national liberal league will hold its third annual congress in Cincinnati on September 13 to decide on possible political action in the next presidential election. In Syracuse Framers in Council discussed state politics and railway and tax issues guiding farmer preferred candidates. McLean’s election as temporary president of the New York police board signals close ties to Tilden.
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National Liberal League
Cincinnati
Syracuse
State Grange
State Farmers? Alliance
Tilden
Work
New York
McLean
Seaside Scandal Sparks House to Cafe Confrontation
New York reports detail a tense scene at Billington's cafe where Sprague reportedly drove in, challenged Conkling, and exchanged threats. Witnesses vary, Linck is portrayed as the tutor, and Providence ties emerge as Sprague and Mrs. Sprague face possible divorce. The Times weighs in noting the fault lies with attempts to push a favored version.
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the Times
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Conkling
Bright
Sprague
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Spragues
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Lake Side
Linck
Providence
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