Fatal Lightning Strike in Crystal Springs Holds Deaths
A severe storm in Crystal Springs Mississippi struck Mrs Mayfields store and killed Miss Clara Cook before friends escaped. In Council Bluffs last night a rare storm caused the opera house rear wall to collapse with no fatalities, but many bridges down and hundreds displaced. The damage is estimated at $300000 with widespread destruction of homes and furniture.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Council Bluffs
Opera House
Postmasters Expected to Attend Offices in Washington Order
The Postmaster General issues a general order requiring first and second class postmasters to give personal attention to office business and not to be absent without written authorization from the department. Violations may lead to removal. Washington, June 2.
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Washington
W. A. Gresham
Posstmaster General
Garibaldi Anniversary Marked by Bust Unveiling in Rome
In Rome on June 2 the Garibaldi death anniversary was observed nationwide. The Rome syndic unveiled a bronze bust of Garibaldi in the capital as crowds formed a procession to witness the ceremony. A chant against Austria rang out as the procession passed the Austrian embassies. Deputies debated a bill to erect a national Garibaldi monument on Jaéniculan hill.
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Rome
Garibaldi
Italy
Syndic of
Jaéniculan
Washington contracts and naval upgrades in 1900s era
Secretary Chandler allocated 1 million dollars among four contractors for four monitors, tying to Robeson era favoritism. additional funds may be needed. An ordnance update converts Rodman guns to eight inch rifles at 100 000 dollars. Debate over Chinquin bay coaling station and Monroe Doctrine implications. Chandler pushes plan as Scant funds risk treasury return. press reaction expected. Local rates and notices listed for Daily Leader and weekly ads.
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Chicago
Washington
Congress
Chandler
John Roach
Chester
William Cramp
Philadelphia
Theo,Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Secor
San Francisco
Robeson
Ordnance Department
Thompson
Navy
Chinquin Bay
Central America
Isthmus
Panama Canal Company
Frelinghuysen
WMALY
Morrow
Cheyenne
Fourth Phenix Park murderer hanged at Kilmainham
Dublin June 2 Thomas Caffrey was hanged at Kilmainham for murder. He maintained composure on the scaffold and died instantly. He wrote a letter to his mother the previous evening saying he hoped she would not blush for his name and that he pays the penalty in this world.
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Dublin
Thomas Caffrey
Phenix Park
Kilmainham
Caffrey
Emigrant Ships Belgravia and Phoenician Load 990 Passengers
The Belgravia left Queenstown for New York with 700 state aided emigrants and the Phoenician sailed from Glasgow with 290 of the same class. The article notes concerns in the commons over Irish affairs and contemplates asking Gladstone to modify related rules.
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London
Queenstown
New York
Phoenician
Glasgow
Commons
Gladstone
Irish emigrants found near starvation in tenement
Fifteen families transported from Boston with only enough money for fare were discovered near starvation in a destitute North Adams tenement. Six families were sent to Beaver Mills to learn spinning after locals and workers alerted authorities.
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North Adams
Boston
Beaver Mills
Fire Destroys Barn. Livestock Perish in Alberton
In New York on June 2 a barn at 8 Alberton north of Mineola on Long Island burned last night. Thirty nine milch cows and three horses died in the blaze. A libel trial of Edward M. Jenkins against John M. Cooke and son ended with a verdict for Jenkins granting six cents damages. President Arthur departed for Washington this afternoon.
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New York
Alberton
Mineola
Long Island
Edward M.jenkins
John M. Cooke
Capital chosen for Dakota Territory in unanimous decision
The capital commission met in Fargo and after seven ballots no choice. later in the afternoon Bismarck rose to four votes and was named the future capital. Pierre Redfield Huron and Mitchell received minor support before Bismarck won unanimously.
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Fargo
C.T
Capital Commission
Bismarck
Pierre
Redfield
Huron
Mitchell
Territory of
Dakota
New Star on the Track Jay Eye Lee Shatters Pace
A five year old trotter Jay Eye Lee ran a mile in 2 16 on the Cleveland track in middle of the field. First and last quarters were 33 seconds. Spectators Splan Hikok and Either call the track the fastest they ever saw and urge trainer Bair to bring Maud S. to challenge the record.
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Cleveland
Jay Eye Lee
Splan
Hikok
Bair
Maud S
Paris minister vows Tonquin expedition readiness
In the senate Challemel Lacour said all necessary measures are in place for the Tonquin expedition. A small army should be ready by month end to meet any threat. He urged smoothing relations with China, noting no expectation of rupture or interference from China.
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Paris
Senate
Challemel Lacour
Comte de St. Vallier
Tonquin
China
France
Indictment Found Against Undertaker For Illicit Body Disposal
From Chicago June 2 a grand jury returned an indictment against Francis Chaffee county undertaker for illegally disposing of pauper bodies. McGeoch Erringham Co a leading firm on the board of trade refused 10 000 tierces of lard valued at 350 000 from Fowler Bros claiming adulteration though it passed inspection. McGeoch says 10 000 tierces from May 1 proved worthless and that 1 000 000 worth of adulterated lard is on the local market.
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Chicago
Francis Chaffee
McGeoch
Erringham & Co
Board of Trade
Fowler Bros
Publisher Albert Pulitzer Faces Libel Charge in Court
In New York on June 2 Albert Pulitzer publisher of the Morning Journal appeared in police court to answer a charge of criminal libel brought by opera singer Fanny Kellogg Bachert known as Fanny Kellogg. She admitted the article in her paper harmed her reputation and subjected her to ridicule. The case was adjourned for examination.
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New York
Albert Pulitzer
The
Morning Journal
Fanny Kellogg Bachert
Fanny Kellogg
Chinese consulate opens in New York with new counsel Ow Yang Ming
The Chinese consulate in New York opened yesterday. New counsel Ow Yang Ming arrived from Washington and is described as medium height with a thin intellectual face and pleasant manners. He speaks limited English and relies on an interpreter. The residence is a sturdy four story building refitted at $2000 with ebony furniture and crimson velvet upholstery.
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New York
Ow Yang Ming
Washington
Mexican Papers Attack Diaz Over Grant Ties
Panam reports on Pacific coast papers criticizing General Diaz for his friendship with General Grant. Debates center on treasury poverty, potential currency collapse, railroad schemes, and grants of 150,000,000 in aid. Sinaloa papers lead the critique.
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Panam
Pacific Coast
General Diaz
General Grant
Diaz
Sinalea
Centennial Anniversary Of Washingtons 1883 Disbanding
In Fishkill village Newburgh New York on June 2 the centennial marking Washingtons 1883 order furloughing noncommissioned officers and soldiers was celebrated attendees heard ex Judge John Moriel Judge Theodore Weatbrook John G Graham Benson J Lossing and others speeches salutes fired a procession and music marked the event with strong enthusiasm.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Fishkill Village
Revolutionary Army
Washington
John Moriel
Fishkill
Theodore Weatbrook
Supreme Court
John G. Graham
Newburg
Benson J. Lossing
Secret Russian Nihilist Claim in Army Provisions
London June 3 The Pall Mall Gazette prints a letter from Nihilist Stepniak asserting the Russian army society is run by officials including many colonels. He warns Nihilists would be foolish to reconvene while the enemy is alert and notes an assassination attempt on the czar could spark a revolt, though he deems such a move less consequential now.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Nihiliat Stepniak
Caught at Last Promoter Langley Arrested on Arrival Train
Boston reports James H Langley, known as Dr Langley and king of the Peter Funks, was arrested on the Fall River boat train. He operated stock jobbing schemes in major cities, forming bogus companies like United States Construction and Investment and Limited Live Stock Express. He allegedly organized many fraudulent ventures over five years, with Warrell losing about 100000. Langley has confederates nationwide and a prior New York penitentiary term. his offices once held valuable furnishings now mortgaged.
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Boston
James H. Langley
Dr. Langley
Henry Langley
Peter Funks
Fall River
United States Construction and Investment Company
Langley
Warrell
Legion
New York
Indictments for Gambling Against Texas Legislature Members
The grand jury indicted forty to fifty legislators in Austin for gambling. Many defendants have paid counsel to plead guilty and accept a minimum fine. The county clerk’s office was broken into Saturday night and all indictments were stolen. No suspects. sports circles are elated.
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Austin
Tex
Jockey club owner shot by police officer in Louisville
T H Stevens owner of Farragut and other horses at the jockey club course was shot this afternoon by Policeman Charles McGrath after a dispute over admission. Stevens, who had lost his badge, reportedly drew a knife and was struck by McGrath’s gunfire. the injuries are described as serious but not yet fully known. McGrath was released on bonds of 2500 dollars.
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Louisville
Ken
T. H. Stevens
Farragut
Jockey Club
Charles McGrath
Stevens
McGrath
Fenian raid thwarted along Welland Canal at St Catherine's
Ottawa warned of Fenian plans to blow canal sections during Joe Brady execution. Loyalists stationed along old and new canals at St Catherine's May 12 shadowed fifteen suspicious men from Buffalo who planned to destroy the canal link. Government officials say precautions prevented any attempt as the group dispersed and returned to the city. The page also promotes Parkers Ginger Tonle with a health claim.
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St. Catherines
Ottawa
Canada
Joe Brady
Phenix Park
Welland Canal
St. Catherine’s
Brady
Buffalo
County Warrants Listing from Orrick County Treasurer
Orrick County Treasurer N G Carwitz announces warrants for May 24 1883 detailing payments to J M Clevenger John Summers H M Cronkhite and N G Carwitz. Warrants No 624 648 and 609 show amounts 5 16 92 and 69 dollars with dates April 5 1883 and November 609. Warrants stop accruing interest after May 11 1883 by J M Loban deputy.
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Orrick
Burr
Wyo
J. M. Clevenger
John E. Sum
John E. Summers
John E. Summer
H. M. Cronkhite
N. G. Carwile
J. M. LopBan
N. G. Carwitz
Organized cattle theft spurs Rio Grande depredations
In San Antonio on June 4 authorities report unprecedented cattle thieving in the lower Rio Grande counties. Depredations are thoroughly organized with many prominent citizens implicated and no hiding from rangers or citizens.
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San Antonio
Texas
Rio Grande
Trapeze Artist Falls Twenty-Two Feet at Park Theatre
Mone La Haire a French Canadian trapeze performer. During the walking ceiling act at Park theatre tonight a strap broke causing a fall of twenty two feet to the stage. Injuries are believed fatal. Indianapolis. June 8.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mone
la Haire
Rio de Janeiro Customs Seize Petroletum Shipment
In New York on June 3 the Rio de Janeiro customs authorities confiscated a large shipment of petrolatum as dynamite. The agent was fined heavily despite presenting evidence the goods were not explosive and he appealed to the Custom House.
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New York
Rio de Janeiro
Custom House
Crooked Creek gang members shot down by armed citizens
Atlantic Iowa June 4 F Brown and John Anderson two desper ate members of the Crooked Creek gang pursued intimidation in Littletown Wiota county for three hours firing revolvers and creating disturbances. They were confronted by an armed citizen group and shot down. Anderson and Brown will die.
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Atlantic
Iowa
F. Brown
John Anderson
Littletown
Wiota County
Anderson
Brown
Carey and informers told to choose exit from country
Dublin reports that James Carey and other informers at the Phenix Park murder trial were informed they must indicate out of country places for relocation. Carey favored staying in Dublin but authorities warned he would receive no police protection and could not remain in Ireland.
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Dublin
James Carey
Phenix Park
Carey
Ireland
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Calisaya
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M. Boardman
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Loulaville Ky
Raf
aoniNg
English Medical Institute
Olive Street
Lodis
COX & Mussetter
Drugeista
Secu
Denver
COLOR
Mintie's Kidney Remedy
DR. Mintie
Dr. E
West
George W. Host
Felix le Brun
GO & G Cure
Flix le Brun
A. D. Campbell Baird and
Campbell
Notaries Public
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Post's Bank
Kline
P.O
Liebig
Cor
Geary and
Mason
Cal
College Institute For
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