Washington News and Senate Rules Changes
The issue lists pardons and deaths in Washington with notes on senate rules changes including selection of a president pro tempore and duties of the chair. It covers Frelinghuysen’s dispatch to the Asiatic fleet, a Brooklyn Bridge nuisance ruling, contempt proceedings in star routes, and Boutwell’s legal wrangling. Brown's Iron Bitters is advertised.
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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
Territory of Wyoming Chancery Notice of Divorce Proceedings
Sylvia Jackson files a bill for divorce against Lafayette M. Jackson in the First Judicial District Laramie County Wyoming. Defendant, nonresident, must answer by December 29, 1883. failure holds as confessed. Clerk’s seal dated November 6, 1883.
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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, recently installed pastor of the Weathero Congregational Church in Boston, was arrested on a charge of stealing books. He reportedly offered $1,000 to suppress the incident.
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Boston
Wm. Mitchell
Weathoro Congregational Church
Decree on American pork imports may be withdrawn
Paris reports a possible withdrawal of the prohibition on American pork imports following the hygienic committee's recommendation. Dr. Brouardel cites Saxony trichinae cases as linked to German meat.
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Paris
Brouardel
Saxony
China Threat Note Reported in Paris Lobbies
Paris, November 24. Lobbies of the chamber of deputies hear a circulating report that the note from China to the powers on the Tonquin question contains a threat to France. The omitted passage warns that if France forgets its traditions, honor, and loyalty and disregards Chinese rights, China knows how to enforce them.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
China
France
Forests Wrecked by Gale Damages Annexed Regions
In Concord New Jersey on November 23 a severe gale caused immense forest damage around Chat ham New Jersey and across the border in Maine. Thousands of acres of valuable timber were destroyed or left worthless as timberlands and wood chopper houses were ruined and winter suffering looms for workers and families dependent on the forests.
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Concord
N. J
Chatham
Maine
Ex-Senator Spencer Arrested on Contempt Charge
Ex-Senator George E. Spencer formerly of Alabama and now a Nevada mining operator passed through Chicago en route to Washington under U S marshal escort. Arrest stems from contempt of court for failing to answer a subpoena in the star route trials. Spencer avoided testifying by going to Europe when the cases were set for trial.
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Chicago
George E. Spencer
Alabama
Nevada
Washington
Spencer
James
Europe
French Hold At Haip Zuong Amid Inevitable War
Hong Kong dispatch reports 3000 Chinese attacked Haip Zuong on the 17th. French garrison with a gun boat held position from 9 AM to 4 PM, Chinese retreating. French casualties twelve killed and wounded. gun boat hull pierced, eight crew wounded. Northern China reports a secret treaty with the Black Flags and reinforcements from Canton. War with France seen as inevitable.
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London
Hong Kong
Haip Hong
Haip Zuong
China
Black Flags
Canton
France
Robbery by Cowboys Delights Arizona Express Train
News from Gage station near Cummings Arizona reports a heavy robbery on a Southern Pacific mail and express train. The train was wrecked by sabotaged rails and the engineer killed while the express messenger was not harmed. Troops pursue the robbers as details remain unclear.
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Denver
Southern Pacific
Gage Station
Cummings
Arizona
Ma Wy
Aken
Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling meeting notice
A stockholders meeting for 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 each, current stock twenty five thousand shares. 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
Growing anti Mormon movement in England gains shape
In England the anti mormon movement coalesces with a push to curb emigration to Utah. MPs and leaders back petitions to the crown urging protection against polygamy while Gladstone listens and prefers non legislative remedies to improve working class conditions as a counter to Mormon influence.
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London
England
Utah
Gladstone
Railroad Strike in New Orleans Over Freight Handling Rule
A group of railroad laborers strike to enforce hiring preference for members of the freight handling association. Some railroads refuse the demand.
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New Orleans
Fire destroys Carbondale state normal university
Cairo Ill November 26 A fire at Carbondale today totally destroyed the state normal university there Two engines from Cairo arrived late and were half removed from the cars 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 in Train Robbery Near Deming
A dispatch reports Central Pacific and Wells Fargo each offer 2000 reward for any member of the railroad gang, or 10000 for the whole party. Authorities believe John Price, a notorious New Mexican desperado, led the group that robbed the passenger train near Deming on Friday.
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St. Louis
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Wells Fargo Express Company
Deming
John Price
Lynch Exposes Mob Justice in Birmingham
A Black man named Louis Houston, accused of attempting to assault a widow, was arrested and jailed. A mob of about 150 masked men overpowered guards, dragged Houston to a nearby Black settlement, and hanged him, escalating the city’s violence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Louis Houston
Houston
Boxing and crime notes from Salt Lake City
A gold medal valued at 5018 by Richard K. Fox targets Utah middleweight championship with a three-time defense rule. Mike Kane opens a boxing school after a local show. Tomorrow officers head to Fort Wingate to arrest Klah the Indian who killed Peter Tracy in San Juan County last August and 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, identified as a murderer, was captured in Plymouth yesterday. He was placed on a train this morning under guard, witnessed by a large crowd with no disturbances. He slept well, ate a hearty supper and breakfast, and remained self possessed.
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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 keep at hand. The advertisement claims the medicine is easy to take, effective, and cures a wide range of stomach and digestive disorders.
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Aian
Marston
Markton Remedy
Mill Bt
New Yorks
Ayer
Cold Wave Hits Paul and Montana Towns
A cold wave swept Paul Minnesota dipping to 19 above zero. Snow drifts of four to six inches reported by Northern Pacific at Glendive Miles City Forsyth and Billings with temperatures at 12 below zero in each location.
Mining Works Burning at Sumner Gold Mine
A Caliente dispatch reports Sumner Gold Mining Works still burning in the upper sixty foot ledge. Caves may occur as timber is consumed. hoisting works and machinery are intact if no caves form beneath. No miners are at work due to temporary embarrassment. mine formerly owned by John P. Jones. Origin of fire unknown and no insurance.
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San Francisco
Caliente Tire
Sumner
John P. Jones
New York Celebrates Washington Statue Unveiling
The November 26 celebration in New York honors the Washington statue unveiling. President Arthur and ex-President Grant attend, with Gov. Cleveland and dignitaries present. Curtis delivers oration as crowds sing praise.
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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
French Defeat Rumored in Tonquin Dispute
Paris crowds discuss rumors of a French defeat at Tonquin as officials digest the Tonquin credits committee and press a semi official communique stating no dispatch unfavorable to France has been received, suggesting reports are false.
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Paris
Tonquin
Terry
International arbitration league meets in Philadelphia
The international arbitration league gathered in Philadelphia on November 27 to promote the nations principle in settling disputes by arbitration. General Grant sent a regretful letter noting his views remain but hopes for quick success are dimmed, urging continued effort. A London dispatch from D Appleton conveyed cordial sympathy and protest against France over the Chinese National issue.
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Philadelphia
International Arbitration League
General Grant
D. Appleton
Arbitration League
London
France
Canadian Bazaar Celebrates St Jacobs Oil Cure Claim
John Osborne writes from Toronto that his wife was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil and he calls it an invaluable remedy for many ailments. He presents the product as a proven cure advertised in the bazaar notices.
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John Osborne
Musical Bazaar
Toronto
Canada
St. Jacobs Oi
TOA
Paporer
DBM
Prince Victor Napoléon Declines Bonapartist Banquet
In Paris on November 27 Prince Victor Napoléon declines a Bonapartist banquet invitation. He says 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 O'Donnell's trial in the queen's bench. The proceedings began Friday and are expected to finish Saturday with nine prosecution witnesses and four defense witnesses scheduled.
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London
Prominent Citizens Urge National GOP Session in Indianapolis
A large gathering of Indianapolis leaders passed resolutions requesting the national Republican committee to hold its next session in the city. They pledged all necessary accommodations for delegates and backed the erection of a large convention building.
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Indianapolis
National Republican Committee
Murdered by a Woman in Jonesburg Shooting
Special report from Coffeyville Kansas states that on Sunday night C B Hendrick and his wife confronted Thomas Maguire at his home in Jonesburg and shot him dead after accusing him of maligning Mrs Hendrick's character. Evidence points to the wife as the shooter.
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Kansas City
Journal
Coffeynville
Kan
Jonesburg
C. B. Hendrick
Thomas Maguire
Board of Trade to Send Memorial on National Bankruptcy Law
Louisville meeting decides to petition Congress about the national bankruptcy law and votes not to send a delegate to the Washington convention on January 16. The board prefers a memorial to Congress after lengthy debate.
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Louisville
Board of Trade
Washington
Congress
Railroad pool tensions prompt Chicago 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 meeting Wednesday. St Paul officials say the situation is unchanged claiming 60 percent of the stock of the freight and receiving only 20 percent from the pool. They demand division of stock or a larger share and state they will stay in the pool if an arrangement can be reached.
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Milwaukee
Mr. Merrill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago
Iowa Freight Line
St. Paul
The Miner Riot in Pittsburg
Fifteen Weston force members arrived on the ground during the inquiry. Fourteen Weston rioters have been arrested and sent to Greensburg for a hearing this afternoon. The scene is quiet now as tension centers on which claimant was told to stay off by the sheriff, with sentiment favoring the Pennsylvania Fuel company.
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Pittsburg
Weston
Greensburg
Pennsylvania Fuel Company
Albany Fire Destroys Most Albany Buildings
A early morning blaze in Albany Wisconsin destroyed nearly every business block including the post office and two newspaper offices. The fire began around 1 am and, with no adequate fighting facilities, caused multiple deaths and serious injuries as falling timbers claimed a young man’s life. Zero degree weather worsened the suffering.
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Albany
Wis
Greene County
A Valuable Vessel at Boston Dockside
The Shenandoah lies in a stream off the navy yard awaiting orders. Officers face potential relief as seamen fear Cape Horn voyage. Executives Lt Commodore E R Thomas and Lt Lucien Flynn, aboard a week, may be removed after medical survey, worsening sailor discontent.
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Boston
The
Advertiser
United States
Navy Yard
Cape Horn
E. KR. Thomas
Lucien Flynn
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