Telegraphic News in Brief from Bloomington to New York
A wide range of brief items from 1882 include Bloomington debt loss of 90,000, cholera deaths in Manila and province, Arthur dining with Robeson, New York labor convention adjournment, and various election nominations. Also noted are ship arrivals, a major Kansas fire, religious leadership changes, and legal motions in star-route cases.
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Bloomington
Ill
S. J. Cox & Miller
Gerster Nor Campani
Manila
Rye Beach
N. H
Arthur
Robeson
New York State Labor Convention
New York Produce Exchange
New York
Alex, M. Sullivan
Pacific Court
Troy
Harmoney Mills
Swinburne Plans United States Reading Tour
London notes say the poet Swinburne contemplates a U S tour with a series of readings to be given during the visit.
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London
Tilden’s Illness Rumor Ties to Saint Louis
Samuel J. New York reports Sept 13 that a story says Tilden’s illness began in Saint Louis and doctors had given up hope, though Tilden went out today.
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New York
Tilden
St. Louis
Robie holds Bangor plurality in Maine returns
Returns from 484 towns report Robie 70,649 Plaisted 60,811 and Chase 1,174 giving Robie a 9,853 lead. The Bangor area results were released by the Whig and Courier office on September 14.
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Bangor
Maine
Whig and Courier
Robie
Plaisted
Chase
Capsize near Westboro sinks Nellie. 14 drown
A dispatch from Weirs reports the Nellie capsized after leaving Westboro. Fourteen people are feared drowned as rescue efforts seek survivors. Initial details unnamed. the event occurred off Concord, New Hampshire, on September 14.
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Concord
N. H
Weirs
Westboro
New Utah Law Signals End of Polygamy Under Edmunds Act
Six hundred Latter Day Saints from Europe arrive, many from England, as Utah enforces Edmunds Act, marking the nearing end of polygamy. The New York Tribune notes limited spread of the change abroad.
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New York
Tribune
Edmund
Utah
Europe
England
Capitalists plan new American steamship line to Liverpool
New York September 13 capitalists move to organize a U S steamship line with New York to Liverpool service. They hold patents for an iron steamship claimed to cross the Atlantic in five and a half days. Inventor C D Limburg of the Swedish navy designed a ship with concave sides and two screws.
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New York
Liverpool
Atlantic Ocean
C.D. Limburg
Melville Receives City Hall Public Welcome in New York
Engineer Melville of Jeanette the attic expedition received a public reception at City Hall in New York. He greeted retired Navy chief engineer Danby, an old friend, by embracing him. About two thousand citizens attended, and Melville warmly greeted each visitor.
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New York
Melville
Jeanette
Danby
United States Navy
Republicans hold full meeting of Illinois State Central Committee
Chicago, Sept 13. The Republican State Central Committee met at the Grand Pacific. Blaine attended the hotel but did not join the meeting due to a noon train to Kansas City. The gathering remains focused on state affairs with reports from congressional nominees across Illinois and strong enthusiasm visible.
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Chicago
Republican State Central Committee
Grand Pacific
Blaine
Kansas City
Bribery Case Targets Jurors in District Attorney Probe
Washington report says the District Attorney, acting on foreman Dickson's information, will issue warrants for Brewster, Cameron, and Henry A Bowen to answer charges of attempting to bribe jurors. Merrick prepares to shape testimony as a looming scandal unfolds with bribery and perjury claims.
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Washington
Foreman Dickson
Brewster, Cameron
Henry A. Bowen
Merrick
Lawlessness in Arkansas Spurs Swift Action
In Fayetteville Arkansas on September 13 reports describe a growing lawlessness in southern regions. U S marshal and posse members were fired upon while attempting to arrest suspects at Jeff Gillian's residence. two assailants were wounded and remain at large. A large county posse of about two hundred searches the area as two men are arrested and Jim Webb remains missing.
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Fayetteville
Ark
United States
Jeff
Gillian
Jim
Webb
Six Shooters and Fire in Denver and Madden Dispute
A Denver dispatch reports J. W. Maddox editor of the Plain Dealer was attacked by manager G. W. Strate who shot at him but missed amid a dispute over a settlement. Prairie fires fifteen miles west threaten ranches, with crews leaving on a special train to combat the blaze originated in northwestern Colorado.
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Denver
Colo
Tribune
Sidney
Neb
J. W. Maddox
Plain Dealer
G. W. Strale
Madden
Strate
Herve
Colorado
Giraffe Wins at Coney Island in 1 4
New York reports a crowd at Coney Island as Barrett and Giraffe race with heavy betting. Walton the plunger wagered $10,000 against $14,000 then $10,000 on the same side, totaling about $20,000 to $24,000. Giraffe won easily in 1 414.
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New York
Barrett
Bootjack
Giraffe
Coney Island
Walton
Wrathful Mary Fights Interior Dept Over Dress Title
Washington special reports Dr Mary Walker contests a promotion notification for using the title Mrs rather than Miss and a stamped signature. She confronted Assistant Secretary Joslyn at 10 o clock last night causing him to flee his rooms.
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Chicago
Washington
Mary Walker
Interior Department
Joslyn
M. D
Money Lost and Won Sees Bond Pool Collapse
The New York pool that had risen four percent on hopes of Folger buying bonds dissolved amid sharp declines from pool sales. Demand for short bonds remains strong. Western orders to sell grange stocks were countermanded and shorts were covered in St. Paul on high loaning rate. Signals point to squeezing remaining short interest.
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New York
Folger
St. Paul
Fire destroys Mitchell and Rowland Lumber Co mill in Toledo
A morning blaze in Toledo wipes out the Mitchell and Rowland Lumber Co mill and spreads to lumber piles. About thirteen to fourteen million feet of lumber burned. Mill loss $100,000, lumber loss $225,000. Insurance covers most of the lumber claim.
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Toledo
Ohio
Mitchell & Rowland Lumber Co
Special Train Collision near Port Costa Damages
The special train carrying the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise was struck by a yard engine at Port Costa. The engine was badly damaged and the Princess reportedly sustained slight bruises with no definite injuries confirmed at that time.
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San Francisco
Arrival of Marquis of Lorne and party in San Francisco
Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise and suite reached San Francisco shortly after 10. They were detained about an hour at Port Costa due to a minor accident with no injuries. They were met by British Consul Booker and went to the Palace hotel. Welcome address by British residents to be presented this afternoon.
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San Francisco
Marquis of Lorne
Pricess Louise
Port Costa
Booker
Palace Hotel
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen adjourns to meet in Denver
The Annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in Terre Haute adjourned at noon and set the next meeting for the second week of September 1883 in Denver Colorado.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Denver
Colorado
Governor General backs colonization of French Canadians
Montreal September 15 The Governor General expressed willingness to assist in colonizing French Canadians in the northwest to prevent their exodus to the United States.
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Montreal
Northwest
United States
Miner and Bevedell Granted New Trial
The verdict in the case of Miner and Bevedell has been set aside and they have been granted a new trial.
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Washington
Miner
Bevedell
Trade Conditions in New York Week End Summary
The week ending today shows grain provision and cotton markets weak and demoralized while the stock market remains active and buoyant. Exchanges are large and general trade satisfactory with dry goods and jobbing trade very satisfactory. A large legitimate business persists though buyers stay conservatively cautious. Commission houses report good business.
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New York
Housas
Tel el Kebir Becomes British Victory Milestone
Reports from London and Alexandria recount Tel el Kebir fall after a day of heavy fighting. British cavalry and Indian units pressed rebels toward the desert as Arabi’s forces suffered high casualties and many prisoners were taken.
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Tel-el-Kebir
Kassaesia
Repti
Zagazig
Desert
Cairo
Highland Brigade
Alexandria
Wood
Wolseley
Tel-el-Kerbir
Lake Majestis
Port Said
Hay Barn Fire Destroys Large Property in San Francisco
A blaze on Fourth Street between King and Berry destroyed a hay barn and adjoining establishments including a meat packing house, grocery and saloon, restaurant, Chas Smith’s shop and a cigar box factory. Losses total between thirty and forty thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
Fourth Street
Kking
Berry
Political Murder Shocks Sierra County Sheriff Race
J B Campbell Republican sheriff nominee for Sierra County was shot dead at Randolph Sierra Valley by a man named Stubbs. Over 200 men search for the killer amid a bitter political contest. Thames defeats Hillsdale in a rowing race by two lengths after Hillsdale faltered late.
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San Francisco
Truckee Dispatch
J. B. Campbell
Sierra County
Stubbs
Randolph
Sierra Valley
Hillsdale Clew
Thames Rowing Club
Thames
Hillsdale
Libel case in Charleston linked to pamphlet copy
Col Kirk reports Allison jailed on libel charges after reprinting a Washington campaign pamphlet critiquing Daw son editor of the Charleston Courier. Friends allege a political move to block bail, with no bondsman willing to post. Col Cash tied to the pamphlet and anti-bourbon candidates, with Republican Committee yet to decide on recognition.
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Chicago
Col. Kirk
Alliver
Charleston Mercury
Charleston
Allison
Washington
Col. Card
South Carolina
Dawson
Col. Cash
Col Cash
Congress
Congressional Republican Committee
Denver Nominations At Republican State Convention
The Denver Republican convention resumed at 10 a.m. and nominated Henry K. Wolcott for governor on the first ballot but then chose Campbell on the second after a 169 vote total. James B. Belford won the congress nomination on the second ballot. Resolutions mourn Garfield, praise Arthur, back Teller, denounce silver demonetization, and propose using public land funds for Colorado artesian wells.
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Denver
Col
Committee On Order of
Supreme Court
Henry K. Wolcott
Arapahoe County
Jos. T. Maxwell
Boulder
Ernest II. Campbell
Lake
Benj. H. Eaton
Weld
John J. Henry
Arapahoe
Wolcott
Campbell
Maxwell
Latan
Henry
W. N. Meyer
James B. Belford
Congress
Melvin Edwards
Summit
Fred Watson
Huerfano
John Abbot
Larimer
D. F.2army
Pueblo
J. B. Chatffee
State Central Committee
Garfield
Arthur
Henry Mr. Teller
the Interior
Colorado
Political Notes on Maine and Arkansas Election Tallies
Official returns from 61 Arkansas counties show 99 947 Republican votes for governor with 8 271 Greenback Garland and 75 940 Democratic Berry. Maine notes predict Republican plurality may rise beyond 9 271. Gov Colquitt weighs appointing B H Hill to the Senate but Hill declines saying the post is beyond his aspiration. Wortland Maine advertiser estimates House: Republicans 102 Fusion 48 versus last year Republicans 84 Fusion 67.
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Maine
Arkansas
Berry
Slack
Garland Greenbacker
Gov. Colquitt
B. H. Hill
United State Senate
Hill
Wortland
House of Representatives
Republicans
Fusion
New Union Pacific Bond Plan Aims to Expand Branch Lines
New York Sept 14 The Union Pacific plans a new bond issue to finance extending main line branches. The branches yield big business and protect against rival railroads encroachment. Last year 3 percent of dividends came from branches. about 300 miles of new roads were built last year and 150 miles planned this year.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Dillon Today
Oan
Lornes Movements Visit Menlo Park and Belmont
The Marquis of Lorne visited Menlo Park Millbrae and Belmont today at the invitation of Leland Stanford D O Mills and William Sharon. The Princess remained at the Palace during the visit.
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San Francisco
Wanderer diary recalls federal sights and Washington highlights
The writer shares a Washington visit with visits to the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Soldiers Home. They note workers’ pay and hours, admire the river and gardens, and meet Judge Belna A Lackwood on the Avenue. The account ends with transfer news and a late August note.
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New England
Washington
Soldiers
Arlington
Congressional
Mount Vernon
Belna A. Lackwood
Wanderer
Indian raiders threaten Nebraska settlers in Beaver Creek border
A Beaver Creek incident reports 400 to 500 Indians border crossing near the Kansas line south of Dundy County, stealing horses and murdering settlers. Lincoln dispatch notes B M Railroad orders large ammunition shipment for the train tomorrow. The raiders follow a Cheyenne route from Fort Sill era, causing intense local excitement.
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Lincoln
Neb
Beaver Creek
Kansas Line
Dundy County
Tinsdridge
Fort Sill
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