Massachusetts oppose convict labor on public works
Washington December 5. A joint Massachusetts resolution opposes convict labor on U S public works. Bills proposed to reorganize Utah legislature and a constitutional amendment proposal to prohibit manufacture and sale of distilled intoxicating liquors with limited exceptions. An idea to study a western military academy for Indian youths and men was advanced. A Utah legislative power bill would vest authority in a governor and nine member council appointed by the president. Senatorial caucus invitations were noted. The president will discuss Mississippi river improvements in messages to Congress. In the House a Virginia contested election case Garrison v Mayo was referred to elections committee and Thos H Herndon of Alabama was mourned. The House adjourned with no business planned for tomorrow.
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Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
United States
Collom
Utah
Blair
Morgan
Committee of Indian Affairs
Mississippi River
Cullom
Usah
Mahone
Riddleverger
Congress
London Press Appraises President Arthur Message
The Times and other papers express mixed views on President Arthur's message. They note carelessness in the Irish tribute, disappointment over tariff reductions, and praise for the display of U.S. prosperity while highlighting the push to curb polygamy. The Telegraph condemns the call to erode religious liberty.
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London
the Times
Arthur
United States
Telegraph
America
England
Mormon Opinion on Polygamy Reaffirms Eternal Unions
A Mormon organ denounces the president’s Utah polygamy stance as sop to bigots. It asserts plural marriages are ecclesiastical and eternal, not dissolvable by earthly powers, and will be recognized by the Almighty. The piece argues the remarks gain no real force against congress and predicts no commotion among Utah’s God fearing people. It also accuses the journal of pandering to Democrats to defeat the measure in the house.
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Utah
Congress
A Fruitless Effort in Donnell Case
London December 5 O Donnell a solicitor seeks a jury memorial to the home secretary urging clemency for Donnell. Some jurors favor signing but most are expected to refuse, making the effort unlikely to succeed.
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London
O'Donnell
Thea Home Secretary
Donnell
Denver Man Denies Chicago Arrest Report Vengeance Threat
Charles C flealey of the Northwestern railway detective service is in Denver on company business and emphatically denies a Chicago telegraph report that he was arrested for composing a felon. He threatens vengeance on the circulator of the libelous charge.
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Denver
Charles C. Flealey
Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Typhoid and Malaria Plague Yale Students
In New Haven Yale College faces a puzzling outbreak of typhoid and malarial fevers among students. Professors say sewerage and drainage are perfect, yet illness persists. Two deaths are reported, one linked to an overseas vacation, with many others sick but no widespread alarm as cold weather approaches.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale College
Wheat Pool Loses Millions in Rate Collapse
San Francisco dispatch reports the wheat freight pool led by Sol Wangenheim and M. Waterman lost two to three million dollars after a steep rate drop. Claus Spreckles suffered losses up to three hundred thousand dollars in the same period.
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San Francisco
Sol Wangenheim
M. Waterman
Claus Spreckles
Lawyers Protest Sumner Howard for Utah Chief Justice
Salt Lake bar meeting adopts a resolution protesting the appointment of Sumner Howard as chief justice of Utah. They cite his bad reputation and urge telegraphing the protest to the president and attorney general.
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Salt Lake
Sumner Howard
Utah
Howard
United States
Record of 307 Business Failures In Week Across U S and Canada
The mercantile agency R G Dun reports 307 business failures in the last seven days across the United States and Canada, up from 242 the prior week. It marks the most extensive weekly list in years, signaling broad economic strain.
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United States
Canada
R. G. Dun & Co
Mercantile Agency
Arkansas man hanged for Pendergrass murder at Dardanelles
James W. Underwood was hanged today at Dardanelles Arkansas for the murder of Robert Pendergrass a wealthy Yell County planter. The execution drew about three thousand onlookers. Underwood confessed on the scaffold claiming his motive was affection for Mrs Pendergrass.
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Chicago
Little Rock
Ark
James VV. Underwood
Dardanelles
Robert Pendergrass
Yell County
Underwood
Pendergrass
Apache Attack Wounds Two Americans Near Tombstone
A Mexican courier arrives with word that Apaches possibly Geronimus struck the frontier, wounding B. C. Scott and T. Bennett eight days after leaving town. The men fought back, Indians fled, and surgical aid was sent. Panic grows over Crook policy on women and children and free-roaming warriors.
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Tombstone
Geronimus
Crook
Sonora
B. C. Scott
T. Bennett
Fatal Explosion at Glick Bros Rendering Plant
A blast at Glick Bros rendering works in Chicago tonight wrecked a 30 by 40 foot one story building at the stock yards. Between 9 and 10 o'clock fourteen men and two boys were in the place. several are buried. Fourteen or more seriously hurt include f, Kolusky foreman, Frank Stobin, Thomeas Conners, Harry Pruasing. Property damage estimated at four to five thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Glick Bros
Stock Yards
Thee
F, Kolusky
Foreman
Frank Stobin
Thomeas Conners
Catholic Clergy Return From San Francisco Bishop Riordan Trip
Father Roles of St Marys Father Henneberry of St James and other Catholic clergy escort Bishop Riordan home from his new San Francisco charge They praise California diocesan wealth and rapid Catholic school progress They toured Los Angeles Salt Lake City and cross border stops including Mexico noting stark contrasts in schooling and development.
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Chicago
Father Roles
St. Mary’s
Henneberry
St. James
Riordan
San Francisco
Roles
California
Los Angeles
Rand
Sleeping car fire halts Chicago express near Castleton
A sleeping car attached to the Chicago express leaving New York at 9 p.m. was found on fire near Castleton at 1 a.m. A man was removed from the car unconscious as the vehicle was gutted.
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Pokeepaie
Ni Y
New York
Castleton
Major blaze devastates Williamston business district
In Williamston North Carolina December 7 a serious conflagration destroyed the entire business portion of the town. The steamer Commerce of the Baltimore Roanoke and Norfolk line burned with 200 bales of cotton and assorted freight. The fire is suspected to be incendiary.
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Williamston
N. C
Commerce
Baltimore, Roanoke & Norfolk Line
Lord Lorne Praises Canada and Its Climate
Lord Lorne spoke in Birmingham on Canada praising its salubrious climate and low fever rates, noting emigration potential and rapid town progress. He affirmed Canadian loyalty to Britain and asserted a strong imperial link with Australia, claiming England’s world position is secure.
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Birmingham
Lord Lorne
Canada
United States
England
Restn Resigns Not Asked. Bonds Sought. Trial In Barnstable
Telegraphic news briefs report in Richmond that Restn did not call for Mahone to resign. New York sees the Northern Pacific seeking 2,780,000 first mortgage bonds listing with the stock exchange. In Barnstable a trial begins for Free man the Pocassett child murder with a foolish witness recounting the sacrifice and frenzy of the father. Pittsburg covers habeas corpus hearings for the Murraysville rioters with Judge Hunter granting bail except for Bowser Milton Weston and others. Wells’ Rough on Rats Almanac advertised for two cents.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Barnstable
Mass
Freeman
Edith
Vegun
Pittsburg
Murraysville
Greenburg
Hunter
Bowser
Milton Weston
Chicago
Col. Blakely
Jus
Decline of Man and cures offered by Health Renewer
An advertisement notes concerns over decline of man including nervous weakness dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility. It claims cure by Wells Health Renewer offered at a price of one dollar, presenting a dubious health remedy.
Worm Syrup Ad for Mother Swan’s Infallible Remedy
Vintage medicine ad touts Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup as infallible tasteless harmless relief for feverishness restlessness worms and constipation priced at 25 cents.
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Mother Swan
Notice for final proof in land claim Cheyenne Wyoming
Notice is given that Charles W. Perry has filed for final proof to establish his claim to the north half of the southeast quarter and the north half of the southwest quarter of section 15 in township 18, range 62 west. Proof will be made before the Cheyenne register and receiver on December 28, 1888, with witnesses Thomas M. Herrick, Benjamin A. Mills, John B. Leatsch, and Harvey M. Babbitt of Little Horse Creek, Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Charles W. Perry
Thomas M. Herrick
Benjamin A. Mills
John B. Leatsch
Harvey M. Babbitt
Little Horse Creek
Epcar W. Mann
Register
Range
Thos. M. Herrick
Little Morse Creek
Wye
W. Mann
Murderer Samon Receives Hearing in Laconia
In Laconia New Jersey on December 6 Samuel the witcher faced a hearing. When asked if guilty he replied guilty sir. He was ordered held in jail until March for trial. He claimed his confession was true and accepted the penalty. His mind weighs heavily and may cause his death before March. He eats little and complains of nothing.
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Laconia
N. J
Samon
Witcher
March
Suit for Slaves in Washington Court of Claims
The Globe Democrat reports in St Louis that Texas parties plan to sue in the court of claims at Washington to recover slaves emancipated during the late war. The action rests on constitutional clauses approved by Congress, arguing government liability for slave property. The plaintiff was a Union supporter, with Texas lawyers backing the case.
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St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
Texas
Court of Claims
Washington
Congress
United States
Proposal to reform national convention representation
Washington December 6 reports a plan by Senator Fry to revise national convention delegate rules. Each state would get four delegates, districts one per district, plus one delegate per ten thousand Republican votes cast for electors. Northern states rise, southern states fall, total delegates grow from 820 to 870.
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Washington
Congress
Fry
Republican National Committee
Itg
California
Colorado
Nevada
Oregon
Utah Mormon Policy Sparks Wide Debate Across Territory
The Salt Lake Herald cites John T. Caine and fellow Mormon delegates criticizing President Arthur’s Utah recommendations as sweeping coercive measures. It warns of evil possibilities and vigorous enforcement but expects no immediate radical action. The piece notes broad discussion across Utah and agitation among church leaders.
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Salt Lake
Salt Ike
Mormon Journal
John T. Caine
Congress
Saya
Utah
Arthur
How It Was Done Parkens Ginder Tonic Mentioned
A playful exchange shows a woman asking how to stay happy and well. The friend replies that Parkens Ginder Tonic keeps her and her family healthy and in good spirits.
Land claim proof in Cheyenne Wyoming hearing
The document notes a claim proof before the register and receiver in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 28 1888 for the northwest quarter of section 21 township 18 north range 62 west. It records claimed continuous residence and cultivation by Charles W Perry Thos M Herrick and others of Little Morse Creek Wyoming and mention of W H Mann.
Senate Chairmanships Shift as Republican Panel Names Leaders
Washington December 7 the Republican senatorial committee appointed to arrange senate committees will give the chairmanship of foreign relations to Miller of California and post offices and post roads to Hill of Colorado. Bowen is mentioned for the mines and mining chair. No change will occur to the finance committee chair.
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Washington
Senate
Miller
California
Hill
Colorado
Bowen
Pacific Coast Congress Seeks Unanimity on Chinese Restriction Law
A Washington meeting of Pacific coast senators and representatives led by Senator Miller aims to unify action on Chinese restriction legislation. Delegates Dolph Slater Hanley Cassidy Tulsy and others discussed evasion issues and a bill to remedy the law's effects, with a joint effort by both houses and a drafting committee of Dolph Henley Cassedy. They also touched on river and harbor improvements and public buildings, but the Chinese issue remained primary.
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Washington
Congress of
Pacific, Coast States
Dulph
Slater
George
Rosecrans
Sumner
Glascock
Budd
Hanley
Tulsdy
Cassidy
Miller
Pacific Coast
Congress
Lin
Dolph
Henley
Cassedy
Legal Notice in Territorial Court of Wyoming
Sylvia Jackson files for bill of complaint against Lafayette M. Jackson alleging habitual drunkenness extreme cruelty and neglect for over a year seeking divorce. Defendant must appear by December 20 1883 or default will be entered and bill deemed confessed with decree to follow. Court clerk John K Jexfrey notes date November 6 1883.
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Territory OF
Wyoming
Larauie
First Judicial Diviilee
Chancery
Sylvia Jackson
Lafayette M. Jackson
Wyauing
First Judicial District
Wyauilng
Wichutu
Larauite
Sra
John K, Jexfrey
T. J. Frstuer
Polled cattle orders offered for spring shipments
The subscriber is taking orders for spring shipments of polled cattle at prices well below current auction sales. Joan McCarroen of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago handles the transactions.
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Joan McCarroen
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
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Alter
Peumer
Washington News
Renate
HOUSE
Virginia
Garrison
Mayo
Committee of Elections
Jones
Thos.h. Herndon
Alabama
John Bull
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Lorne
Telegraphic News
Richmond
The
National Convention
Cheyenn
Crockery & Glassware
Graig, Davis & Co
Calvert
Ayer
Churchill
Vicksburg
Cinca
J. W. Warrety
Dr.j.c. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Gray & Pearse
Cheyenee
Parker
Pioreston
Cologne
Echateat
Sien Pee Parkers
Dane
Sidney
Dariten
Thas
Hiscox & CO
Willian St
Acali
Craig, Davis & Go
P. Berdersen
Sharps
Winchester
Marlin
Remington
Eddy Street
Dyer’s
D.M. Ferry & GO. Se
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