Washington News Highlights from November 24 1883
The president pardoned Sergeant Mason who attempted to shoot Guiteau. Joseph H. Blackfan died this afternoon. Senate rules committee proposes changes including pro tem election in the president's absence and chair duties by secretary in certain cases. Frelinghuysen cabled orders to protect American interests in potential China France war. Brooklyn Bridge ruling deems it not a nuisance. Ex Senator Spencer faced contempt charges. Boutwell argued for dismissal. Judge Wylie to hear arguments. Brown's Iron Bitters ad ends.
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Washington
Mason
Guiteau
Joseph H. Blackfan
Senate Committee On Rules
Senate
Frelinghuysen
China
France
Supreme Court
Brooklyn Bridge
Spencer
Criminal Court
Boutwell
Merrick
Bliss
Wylie
Territorial Wyoming Chancery Notice of Divorce Suit
Sylvia Jackson files a bill in the First Judicial District Court of Laramie County seeking divorce from Lafayette M. Jackson for habitual drunkenness cruelty and neglect. The defendant non resident is ordered to appear by December 29, 1883 or default and decree will be entered. Witness issued November 6, 1883 by Clerk Jonn IK. Jeffrey and Deputy T. J. Frsuun.
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Territory OF Wyoming
Laramie
Territory of
Wyoming
Jonn IK. Jeffrey
T. J. Frsuun
Clerical Thief Arrested in Boston Church Theft
Rev William Mitchell, newly installed pastor of the Weathero Congregational church, was arrested in Boston on charges of stealing books. He allegedly offered $1000 to keep the matter quiet when taken into custody.
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Boston
Wm. Mitchell
Weathoro Congregational Church
Decree on American Pork Imports May Be Withdrawn
Paris reports that a decree banning American pork imports may be rescinded following hygienic committee recommendation. Dr. Brouardel notes Saxony trichinae cases were caused by German meat.
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Paris
Brouardel
Saxony
China Note Threat Adds Tone to Tonquin Question
Paris rumor says a note from China to the powers on Tonquin risks warning that France risks losing its traditions honor and loyalty if it ignores Chinese rights. The omitted passage reportedly declares China can compel respect for its rights.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
China
France
Forests Ravaged by Gale in New Jersey and Maine
A November gale caused immense damage in Chat ham forests near Concord New Jersey and across the border in Maine. Thousands of acres of timber are destroyed or ruined with torn and matted stands making many areas nearly worthless. Wood chopper homes are wrecked and winter suffering looms for workers.
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Concord
N. J
Chatham
Maine
Ex Senator Spencer Arrested Over Subpoena Later Testimony
Ex Senator George E Spencer formerly of Alabama now mining in Nevada was arrested in Chicago en route to Washington for contempt of court. He failed to answer a subpoena to testify at the star route trials after fleeing to Europe to avoid testimony while James was postmaster general.
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Chicago
George E. Spencer
Alabama
Nevada
Washington
Spencer
James
Europe
War Clouds Gather in Franco-Chinese Conflict
Hong Kong reports 3000 Chinese forces attacking Haip Zuong on the 17th. French garrison and gun boat hold position from 9 AM to 4 PM, with 12 French casualties and eight wounded aboard the gunboat. North China notes a secret treaty with the Black Flags as reinforcements arrive. war with France seen as inevitable.
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London
Hong Kong
Haip Hong
Haip Zuong
China
Black Flags
Canton
France
Train Robbery Suspects Attack Southern Pacific at Gage Station
Private dispatch reports cowboys robbed a Southern Pacific mail and express train near Gage station Arizona close to the New Mexican line. The train wreck followed by gunfire killed the engineer and wounded none of the passengers. Troops pursue the robbers. Amount taken unknown.
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Denver
Southern Pacific
Gage Station
Cummings
Arizona
Ma Wy
Aken
Marguerite Gold Mining stockholders meet in Cheyenne
A meeting of the stockholders of the Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling company will be held at the company office in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 15 1884 at 2 pm. The purpose is to increase capital stock to fifty thousand shares with par value twenty dollars per share. Existing stock is twenty five thousand shares at twenty dollars par. Trustees Joan Bryan Royal H Rognpims Charles Albert Prince.
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Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Joan Bryan Royal
H. Rognpims
Anti Mormon Movement Grows in England
London reports a rising anti mormon movement as Mormon missionaries gain ground in manufacturing districts. Parliamentarians and leaders back measures to curb emigration to Utah while Gladstone urges non legislative methods, noting gains among poorer workers drive belief more than laws.
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London
England
Utah
Gladstone
Railroad Strike Ties Freight Handling Rules in New Orleans
In New Orleans on November 26 a railroad strike seeks to enforce a rule that only members of the freight handling association be employed or given preference. Some railroads refuse the demand.
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New Orleans
University Burned at Carbondale Illinois
A fire destroyed the state normal university in Carbondale this afternoon. Two fire engines from Cairo arrived too late to help. The origin of the blaze is unknown. No lives were lost. The building was the finest in the state.
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Cairo
Ill
Carbondale
State Normal University
Sta
Reward Offered for Train Robbery Gang Near Deming
A reward of 2000 dollars is offered by Central Pacific and Wells Fargo for each or 10000 dollars for the whole gang that robbed the passenger train near Deming on Friday. John Price, a notorious New Mexican desperado, is believed to be the chief.
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St. Louis
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Wells Fargo Express Company
Deming
John Price
Lynching of Louis Houston in Birmingham
A mob of about 150 masked men overpowered jailers and hanged Louis Houston, a Black man accused of attempting to assault a widow in Birmingham, Alabama, after taking him from jail to a nearby settlement.
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Birmingham
Ala
Louis Houston
Houston
Boxing and crime notes from Salt Lake News
A gold medal worth 5018 offered by Richard K. Fox for Utah middleweight championship, to be won three times. Mike Kane opens a boxing school after a local setback. Officers begin tomorrow for Fort Wingate to capture Klah, the Indian who murdered Peter Tracy in San Juan county last August. he has confessed.
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Salt Lake
Richard K. Fox
Utah
Mike Kane
Ryan
Fort Wingate
N. M
Klah
Peter Tracy
San Juan County
Murderer Captured in Plymouth New Hampshire
Thomas Salmon of Laconia, a murderer, was captured in Plymouth yesterday and placed on a train this morning guarded by officers. A large crowd watched the departure with no disturbances. The prisoner slept well, ate a hearty meal, and remained self possessed under close guard.
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Plymouth
N. H
Thomas Salmon
Laconia
Hotte
Ayer's Pills Promote Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
Ayer's Pills are promoted as a convenient sugar coated remedy to have at hand. They are easy to take and effective at relieving a wide range of stomach and digestive disorders.
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Ayer
Cold wave grips Paul Minnesota with deep snows
Paul Minnesota reports a bitter cold wave with the thermometer at 19 above zero. Four to six inches of snow drift at Glendive Miles City Forsyth and Billings. Each town shows 12 below zero on the thermometer.
Sumner Gold Mining Works Fire Near Caliente
A Caliente dispatch reports the Sumner Gold Mining Works still burning in the upper 160 feet of leads. Timbering collapses threaten hoisting works. no miners are at work due to company embarrassment. Formerly owned by John P. Jones. No insurance.
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San Francisco
Caliente Tire
Sumner
John P. Jones
New York Celebrates Washington Statue Unveiling
New York November 26 The day opened dull but patriotic crowds filled Manhattan and Long Island. President Arthur Grant and Varnum attended the unveiling of George Washington statue with officials and dignitaries. Curtis delivered the oration before a chorus sang Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.
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New York
Manhattan
Long Islands
Arthur
Grant
Varnum
Army
Navy
George Washington
United States
Brooklyn
Potter
Storrs
Robertson
William M. Evarts
Dr. Storrs
Royal Phelps
Chamber of Commerce
Lane
Cleveland
President Lane
Washington
George William Curtis
French Defeat Rumored in Tonquin Reports
Paris crowds discuss rumors of a French defeat at Tonquin as officials note no dispatches unfavorable to France. The government reficensa faces scrutiny. committee members urge disclosure of affairs to the chamber. A semi official communique says no such reports reached press at go to press time.
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Paris
Tonquin
Terry
International arbitration league meets in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia meeting of the international arbitration league aims to promote adoption of the nation's principle for settling international disputes. A letter from General Grant regrets his absence but emphasizes keeping the subject alive for successful progress. Dispatches from London and others express support and protest against France in the Chinese matter.
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Philadelphia
International Arbitration League
General Grant
D. Appleton
Arbitration League
London
France
Canadian Bazaar Promotes St Jacobs Oil Cure
Mr John Osborne of Toronto writes that his wife was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil. He calls it a great pain banisher and an invaluable remedy for many ailments.
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John Osborne
Musical Bazaar
Toronto
Canada
St. Jacobs Oi
Napoléon Prince Declines Bonapartists Banquet Invite
Paris on November 27 Prince Victor Napoléon refused the Bonapartists banquet invitation. He said he has no part in politics and would be distressed to have his name used to create antagonism between his father and himself.
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Paris
Prince Victor Napoléon
O'Donnell Trial Opens in London Court
Justice Wenman presides at the O'Donnell case in the queen's bench. The trial began Friday and is expected to finish Saturday with nine prosecution witnesses and four for the defense.
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London
Indianapolis Leaders Urge National Republican Convention Here
A large meeting of prominent citizens in Indianapolis pledges support for bringing the national Republican committee to the city. Resolutions request the committee to hold its next session in Indianapolis and offer full accommodations and a large convention building.
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Indianapolis
National Republican Committee
Woman Fires Fatal Shot in Jonesburg Case
A Coffeyville dispatch reports that at Jonesburg on Sunday night C. B. Hendrick and his wife confronted Thomas Maguire over alleged slander of Mrs. Hendrick and shot Maguire dead. Evidence suggests the gunner was the accused woman's accomplice.
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Kansas City
Journal
Coffeynville
Kan
Jonesburg
C. B. Hendrick
Thomas Maguire
Board of Trade to Seek National Bankruptcy Law Memorial
Louisville meeting votes to send a memorial to Congress on the national bankruptcy law and declines to send a delegate to the Washington convention January 16. The discussion lasts for an extended period before the decision is made.
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Louisville
Board of Trade
Washington
Congress
Milwaukee railroad manager heads to Chicago for Iowa freight pool meeting
Milwaukee November 27 Mr Merrill manager of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad left for Chicago to attend the Iowa freight line pool gathering Wednesday. St Paul officials report the situation unchanged claiming they hold 60 percent of the pool stock and receive only 20 percent. They demand freight stock division or a larger share. if agreed they will stay in the pool.
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Milwaukee
Mr. Merrill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago
Iowa Freight Line
St. Paul
The Miner Riot in Pittsburg Sees Weston Force Arrive
Fifteen armed men from the Weston faction arrived at the scene in Pittsburg during the miner riot. Fourteen participants have been arrested and are to be heard in Greensburg later today. The ground dispute involves sheriff notices and the Pennsylvania Fuel Company gains sympathy.
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Pittsburg
Weston
Greensburg
Pennsylvania Fuel Company
Albany Fire Destroys Most Buildings in Wisconsin Town
Albany Wisconsin woke to a blaze that started at 1 am and swept through the town along Greene county near the eastern line. The conflagration destroyed every business block including the post office and two newspapers. several residents barely escaped with their lives. A young man died from falling timbers and five others were fatally injured. Zero weather intensified the suffering.
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Albany
Wis
Greene County
A Valuable Vessel Boston November 27
The United States steamer Shenandoah lies in a stream off the navy yard awaiting orders to sail. Officers are to be relieved, sailors fear a Cape Horn voyage, and claim the ship is top heavy and crowded. Executive officers Lt Commodore EKR Thomas and Lt Lucien Flynn were surveyed by medical officers and likely to be relieved.
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Boston
The
Advertiser
United States
Navy Yard
Cape Horn
E. KR. Thomas
Lucien Flynn
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