Bedlam in the House as Dibble Case Settled
The Mackey Dibble contested election case was settled by Mackey’s swearing in. Bisbee Hull case to be pressed until Bisbee seated. A chaotic scene followed a proposal to censure the speaker with shouting and fist waving. Gas lit after 8 pm as Democrats and Republicans clashed over orders and seating.
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Washington
Mackey- Dibble
Mackey
Bisbee-Hull
Bisbee
McLane
Reed
Cox
Beldam
Gov Crittenden denies pardon talks for Frank James
Jefferson City June 1 Gov Crittenden denies offering any pardon or clemency proposal for Frank James or discussing such with Attorney Hair He also says James never applied for clemency and he received no proposals from him to other state governors Meanwhile Littleton Younger an uncle of the Younger brothers arrived at Independence and conferred with Frank James wife amid reports of ongoing efforts to win immunity for James
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QR. J. Haine
Kansas City
Jesse James
James
Timberlake
Commissioner Craig
Gov. Crittenden
Haine
Jefferson City
Frank James
Attorney Hair
Hair
Littleton Younger
Oregon
Younger
Minnesota
Independence
Labor and capital clash as Pittsburg iron mills shut down
Labor and capital clash in Pittsburg as most iron mills suspend operations while Union Carmego & Co. continues running to fulfill contracts. Steel mills stay active and sheet mills are expected to sign. Observers doubt a long strike and anticipate repairs during the stoppage.
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Pittsburg
Union Iron Mills
Carmego & Co
Fearful panic in Alexandria as Europeans flee
A Cairo special reports a mass exodus of European residents from Alexandria amid a growing fear of brutality by rapacious soldiery. Steamers are full, churches closed, and Arabs press a petition to depose the khedive using Halim Pasha’s name. Arabi withholds interviews as Turks consider landing forces.
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New York
Cairo
Alexandria
Halim Pasha
Arabi
Catholic rites denied for New Mexico magnate burial
Father Raverdy refused to permit Catholic rites at the funeral of Don Miguel Otero, a New Mexico millionaire. He died a Mason, and the burial was conducted by Masons with an Episcopal clergyman assisting.
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Denver
Father Raverdy
Don Miguel Otero
New Mexico
Otero
Jewish Refugees Reach for America from Brody
Vienna June 2 The condition of the Jewish refugees at Brody is improved. Between the first and fifth of June fifteen hundred start for America. The chief rabbi of Lemberg had an audience with the emperor who assured him he would do all in his power to assist the refugees.
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Vienna
Brody
America
Lemberg
Carrolton
James E. Harvey
Wm. A. Moore
St. Louis
John David Shea
Doren
Memphis
Sandy Matthews
Isaac Polk
Polk
Matthews
Remorse Giteau Realizes Horror as Death Looms Near
The Critic reports Guiteau senses the hangman’s near approach with terror. His cheerful tone fades, he paces his cell, and dreams haunt him. He fears a reprieve would trigger public uproar but hopes God will save him if Arthur fails to spare him.
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Washington
Guiteau
Death Watch
Arthur
Republican Party
Charley Reed
Mason and Jones
Labor Run Nad Chicago Strike Wages Rise Demanded
Iron workers strike over daily wages from nail feeders to rollers with a demand for 10 to 15 percent raise. Knights of Labor back brickmakers seek conference for compromise and reconciliation.
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Chicago
Knights of Labor
Iron workers strike persists in Irondale with blanked leadership
Chicago report states no change as 1,100 iron and steel rail mill workers remain idle. President Jarrett did not arrive as expected, sending advisory instructions via telegram. Secretaries and vice presidents in Milwaukee and Pittsburg indicate solidarity and potential funding to sustain the stoppage.
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Chicago
Irondale
Jarrett
Pat Carmondy
The
Ironmakers Association
Pittsburg
Carmandy
J. AC. Bullock
Bay View
Milwaukee
European powers invite Egypt talks as Cairo turmoil grows
Vienna reports a conference invitation on Egypt while Cairo notes that Ottoman commissioners will depart for Egypt. In Gabary earthworks rise, 394 cartridges landed, troops demand Halim Pasha as khedive, and soldiers threaten local officials. Ramleh station incident prompts consul action and release of a station master. Fleet guns ready, lights alarm troops, and calls to depose the khedive fade. The sultan urges unity and status quo.
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Cairo
Khedive
Egypt
Gabary
Halim Pasha
Alexandria
Ramleh
Dragomans
Irish Centennial Celebration Attendee Plans Boston Visit
A telegram from Dublin dated May 29 reports that Michael Dayvitt will arrive in Boston on June 17 and depart about June 29. He lists John Boyle O’Reilly and H P Collins as recipients and notes the main purpose is to attend Boston’s grand centennial Irish celebration on June 16 and 17.
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Oston
Dublin
John
Boyle O'Reilly
H. P. Collins
Boston
Ireland
Wyoming suffrage letter read at New England association
At a New England Woman's Suffrage Association session in Boston on May 31 a letter from the Governor of Wyoming territory was read announcing that woman suffrage there was approved. The message signals a milestone for the suffrage movement as Wyoming contemplates full participation by women in state affairs.
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That James
St. Louis
Frank James
Crittenden
Boston
New England Woman’s Suffrage Association
Wyoming Territory
Horrible conditions at Un sectarian home reported
An inquiry into child deaths at the Un sectarian home finds many youths filthy and vermin covered. Meat sometimes not fresh. One deceased child was found in a horrific condition after a night there.
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New York
Indians In Arizona Reported Moving Toward San Carlos
A Fort Borrie report says Indians returning to the San Carlos reservation may move into Arizona. Mexican troops in Chihuahua attack renegade Apaches near Bosque De Santiago, with heavy losses on both sides. Troop concentrations are ordered at San Carlos amid anticipated trouble and disarmament actions.
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New York
Fort Borrie
Arizona
San Carlos
White Stone Mountains
Benson Station
Southern Pacific
Rucker
Hunt
Mexico
Chiracahua Mountains
Santa Fe
Chihuahua
Fuero
Bosque de Santiago
United States
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bower
Tidball
Las Vegas
John Sherman
Prescott
Porter
Tucson
Fort Thomas
Ash Creek
Contested Mackey-Dibble Election Case Debated
Washington Rotunda May 81 The house resumed consideration of the Mackey Dibble contested election. Atherton presented minority views as the committee on elections discussed the Creek orphan fund reimbursements and deficits from diversions to other uses. Logan introduced a bill to grant Minister Hurlbut's widow one year of his salary.
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House
Atherton
Committee On Elections
Senate
Creek Orphan Fund
Logan
Miner Penetrates Drift to Reach Cooling Off House
A Virginia City dispatch reports miner Pike of the Union shaft reached the Alta drift end wearing a helmet and found seven men sitting in the cooling off house 200 feet from the drift end. Only two men who entered with a boat earlier this morning are dead.
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San Francisco
Virginia City
Pike
Union Shaft
Two Year Olds and Derby Dead Heat Reported
The Spirit of the Times notes Jas R Keene will ship Crompart Potosh Blue Grass Bolera and four yearlings to England. Among the lot is a brother and sister to Foxhall. The Lansdown Derby ended in a dead heat among Leonora Gerald and Marden with Marden first in the deciding heat and Gerald second.
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New York
Spirit of the Times
Jas
R. Keene
England
Crompart
Foxhall
Leonora
Gerald
Marden
Gerald 2d
Saw Mill Explosion Kills One in Ruckerville Va
An explosion in a saw mill at Ruckerville Virginia on June 2 killed one worker and maimed several others, authorities reported.
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Ruckerville
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