Skirmish Near Alexandria and Naval Dispatches
Reports from Alexandria describe Rifles mounted infantry engaging near the canal with Gatling and field guns. An electric light illuminated the fort area while British forces held positions and repelled cavalry. Separate dispatches note French and British actions around the Suez canal and naval statements from Admiral Nicholson.
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Alexandria
Rifles Mounted
Bar
Arabi
Paris
Suez Canal
London
Nicholson
of Marines
1Ro
Publi
Admiral Nich
England
America
Tessa
Dr Robinson
Lear
Egypt
Star route costs by years in western states and territories
Statement outlines fiscal year costs for star route mail service from 1876 to 1882 across Louisiana Texas Kansas Nebraska Colorado Oregon Nevada California and various territories. It notes costs ranging from 2 918 635 to 4 520 821 during Brady inflation and reductions to 2 018 635 in the new term.
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Washington
Elmer
Louisiana
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Oregon
Nevada
California
Dakota
Indian Territory
Wyoming
Montana
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Idaho
Brady
Star Route Trials Attendess Discuss 1881 Conversation
Ex-Attorney General MacVeagh and ex-Postmaster General James attended the star route trials in Washington on July 25. MacVeagh testified to a June 1881 conversation with Beidell about indictment matters. Ingersoll objected, arguing the remarks were not admissible evidence.
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Washington
MacVeagh
James
Beidell
Ingersoll
Haverly Arrives in New York as Colorado Mining Ties Call
J. H. Haverly reached New York today returning for business in Colorado tied to mining. A serenade by the orchestra of his three theaters greeted him at the Fifth Avenue hotel, followed by a brief speech and supper with friends.
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New York
J. H. Haverly
Colorado
Haverly
Fifth Avenue
Wool Market Steady Demand Across Regions
Boston reports no change in wool from last week. Demand remains steady from manufacturers with fair business. Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces sold 40 42c, including x and xx, while Michigan and Wisconsin fleeces went 38 40 for good lines. Unwashed fleeces brought 25 88 for good lines of medium and fine and 18 283 for lowland coarse. Spring California shows quiet activity with no notable sales.
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Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Barrios Heads to Philadelphia Amid Arbitration Talks
President Barrios left New York for Philadelphia with rumors of a deal with Mexican minister Romero. The two nations Guatemala and Mexico may submit their boundary dispute to arbitration by the U.S. president.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Barrios
Philadelphia
Romero
Guatemala
Mexico
United States
Edison light district to start September first
The first district of the Edison electric light company will light up on September first. It covers the area bounded by Spruce Nassan and Wall streets and the East river. Fourteen thousand five hundred lamps are in position.
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New York
Edison Electric Light Company
Spruce, Nassau and
Wall Streets
East River
Box Sent From Granada For Senor
Madrid July 25 a small box was mailed from Granada destined for Senor with details limited to the shipment and recipient.
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Madrid
Granada
Senor
Segasta Prime Minister Pimarked Nitro Glycerine Find
The Segasta investigation reports the discovery of nitro glycerine upon opening a device or container linked to the prime minister. Several persons remain under suspicion as authorities pursue leads in the case.
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Segasta
Secretary Teller Receives 4000 Applications for 500 Clerkships
The President nominates M. S. Josely of Illinois as assistant secretary of the interior. Folger denies any truth to a report that Colonel Trish will retire as superintendent of the bureau of engraving and printing. The cabinet weighs political assessments and a rule to favor stalwarts in office. The fate of the internal revenue bill and river and harbor bill cuts are debated as parties dodge responsibility for taxation. The house refuses to endorse the conference report, capping a contentious day of legislative maneuvering.
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Washington
Cannon
Surveyor General
Adjutant General
House
Senate
Anderson
Kan
Kansas Pacific Railroad Company
Knott
United States
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Congress
Dingley
Flower
N. Y
Atkins
Tenn
Treasury
The
Chase
District of Columbia
Folger
Trish
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Hennepin Canal
Mississippi
Cairo
Mississippi River Commission
Secretary of War
Page
Conference
Commerce Committee
Final Rifle Team Selection Near London
Near London the final competition for selecting a rifle team for America was held at Hunslow yesterday. The team authorities refused to publish scores but expressed high satisfaction with practice results.
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London
America
Hunslow
The English Remedy Promises Cure for Nervous Debility
An advertisement claims a “Vital Restorative” cures nervous debility, exhausted vitality, seminal weakness, and other self abuse effects. It markets a private, mercury-free treatment by the English Medical Institute with free consultation, urine analysis, and home delivery options, urging payment on receipt or by COD with a $1 guarantee.
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Mrproal Institute
Watitute
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Arabi Bey
Ween
General News
Hington
India
Tucson
Frever
Waha
Ple Hye
the Globe
Sysby
Dan Ming
Jill
San Fr
Ancisco
Whipple
Chevelon
Lemnon
6Th Cavalry
Chas
Scott
Converse
Lieut
Morgan
3D Cavalry
Taylor
D Co
D Cannon
Faley
K Co
Millice
Mill
Admiral Nicholson
Navy Department
Omar Pasha
Egpytien Army
Congressional
Morrill
Yeas
Cameron
Kellogg
Mahone
Bayard
Camden
Coke
George
Hampton
Harris
Jackson
Jones
Fla
Maxey
Pendleton
Saulsbury
Slater
Davis
Kelly
Washburne
Minnesota
Secretary of the Navy
U.S
Delong
Maiden
Miss
de Soto
Mobile & Ohio
New Orleans & Northwestern
Johnnie Cope
Hoe
Gore
Canadian Pacific
Edison
Egyptinn Matters
Arabi Pasha
Casdastre
Tautau
Khedive
Pasha
Gladstone
the Tribune
E. J. Baldwin
San Francisco
Baldwin
Los Anles
Pacific Coast
Virginia
Chhristiansburg
John 8. Wise
John 3. Crockett
Commonwealth
Wythe County
Ann
Seckett
Wise
Crockett
Marion
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Winnipeg
J. S. Kennedy & Co
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Saskatchewan River
Robinson
Oriental and Miller
Viscina
Western Union
Quicksilver
Pacific
Mariposa
Wells Fargo
New York Central
Erie
Panama
Denver & Rio Grande
Union Pacific
Bonds
Central Pacific
Sutro
Jack. Haverly
Washington Notes
Teller
Pension Office
M. S. Josely
Illinois
Interior
English Medical Institute
Olive Street
ST. Louis
P.O
GEO. Timermas
Peat Yaaa
Denver Lie
Mintie
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