Republicans in Mass Convention at Laramie County
A slim crowd met in the court house for a mass meeting to elect delegates to the Green River territorial convention. A slate was challenged. after ballots the delegates were chosen with J. M. Carey leading and F. E. Warren urging unity while declining candidacy for delegate. The motion to back Warren was withdrawn and a resolution praised his integrity.
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Court House
Laramie County
Green River
E. P. Snow
G. W. Corey
Bergman
M. I. J. Fisher
J. M. Carey
W. FE. Hosford
I. Bergman
F. &. Warren
A. H. Swan
W. W. Corlett
J. A. Riner
H. S. Oliver
John Durbin
Mr. Snow
W. J. Hardin
J. W. Fisher
W.F. Hosford
F. E. Warren
A. Riner
H. 8. Oliver
John H. Durbin
Thos. Sturgis
A. Slack
C. W. Riner
Geo. L. Holt
EF. E. Warren
E. Warren
Meldrum Nominated at Green River Territorial Convention
Special despatch from Green River Wyoming reports the Republican territorial convention held at the courthouse and Scott's hall. John W Meldrum was named temporary and later permanent chairman with F E Warren as president. A full committee, platform, and proxies were adopted, with sessions recessed until 3 PM.
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FE. E. Warren
A.T. Wilkins
Messrs
W. W. Corlett
Laramie
E. W. Nye
Albany
P. L. Smith
Carbon
J. M. Tisdel
Sweetwater
C. D. Clark
Uinta and
Butler
Johnson
Territorial Committee
Meldrum Nominated for Wyoming Delegate by Territorial Republicans
The convention reassembled at 3. John V. Meldrum of Albany County is nominated for delegate in Congress by acclamation after Tisdel nominated him. The territorial committee of thirteen was appointed with J. B. Warren at large and J. Meldrum as clerk of the second judicial district. Meldrum, about 38, is a former state official and current chairman of the territorial Republican committee.
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Committee On Resolutons
Tisdel
Sweetwater
John V. Meldrum
Congress
Territorial Committee
J. B. Warren
N. J. Boswell
H. V
Groesbeck
Albany County
J. R. Hawley
P. L. Smith
Carbon
E. W. Snider
H. R
Mann
Johnson
Thomas Sturgis
J. A. Riner
Laramie
J. W. Meldrum
Republicans of
Wyoming
Territory
Albany
Johnson Countries
Legislative Council
Republican Party
Territorial Republican Committee
Meldrum
Colorado
Norman H. Meldrum
Mr. Meldrum
Railway Smash-up Near Newark Injures Passengers
A Pennsylvania railroad way train from Newark to Jersey City was struck at Curve below East Newark by a Lehigh Valley train due at the same time. Both trains wrecked and passengers struggled to escape with several seriously injured.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
Jersey City
East Newark Station
Lehigh Valley
Arctic Supply Run Fails to Reach Greeley Party
The Neptune returned to St Johns from New Brunswick after a July 8 departure with extra stores for Lieutenant Greeley. A solid ice barrier from Cape Inglefield to Ross Bay prevents reaching the station. Depots were laid to ensure Greeley’s retreat if needed, though no danger to his party is feared. Stores are sufficient for at least two years.
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Washington
Neptune
St Johns
New Brunswick
Greeley
St. Johns
Cape Inglefield
Ross Bay
How New Yorkers Regard the Weather
The storm began Wednesday evening and Sunday was observed as a day of rest. It resumed business this morning with renewed vigor and by afternoon rain ceased. Clearing weather seems at hand.
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New York
Killed at Governors Island in salute to French ships
Two men died and several injured when exploding guns on Castle William during a salute to French men of war off the Battery at Governors Island. In Cairo Arabi Pasha says England should remove all notables and rebels from Egypt or face vengeance after English departure. He says the English are a great people and regrets fighting them, denies communicating with the Sultan, and claims not to have expected a large English army to assist the Khedive.
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New York
Governor’s Island
Castle William
Cairo
Arabi Pasha
Egypt
Three men drowned in boat capsizing off Buffalo coast
Buffalo New York residents James Wall James Conway and William Dugan died when their two sailboat capsized ten miles from the port. Survivor James Stewart managed to paddle the wrecked craft ashore after twelve hours against a stiff wind.
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Buffalo
N. Y
James Wall
James Conway
Wm. Dugan
James Stewart
English Strikes Demand 15 Percent Wage Rise
Delegates representing about twenty thousand miners met in conference at Rotherham and decided to demand a 15 percent wage increase.
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Rotherham
Eng
Irish Nationalists Conference in Dublin October 7
Dublin reports a conference of Irish nationalists set for October 7 with private sessions. A year end great Irish national convention will review the country’s position and condition, with delegates to be elected by the people.
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Dublin
Notes of the War Report From Cairo
Reports indicate no rebel executions but banishment and confiscation of property. Abdallah Pasha and Suleiman sent to Cairo as prisoners under military guard. Arabi Pasha papers include offers of service from French German and Russian officers all declined. Khedive and Sir Edward Malet depart for Cairo with Bengal lancers escort. Route marred by troops. station decorated. English band plays Egyptian anthem. ministry members follow on the same train.
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Abdallah Pasha
Sulleman
Cairo
Arabi Pasha
Khedive
Sir Edward Malet
Bengal Lancers
Khedive Denies Annexation as Wolseley Arrives
The Khedive issues a manifesto stating England does not seek to annex Egypt while asserting vital interests in finances and Suez traffic. He authorizes Gen. Wolseley to restore order and punish rebels, urging loyal Egyptians to assist and warning that refusal will be treated as rebellion.
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Khediv
England
Egypt
Suez Canal
Khbedive
Wolseley
Great Fire Destroys Franklin Sugar Refinery in Philadelphia
Fire at the Franklin sugar refinery in Philadelphia partly destroyed the large brick structure at Iront and Almond streets. Estimated losses reach $1,000,000 and many workers are left unemployed.
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Philadelphia
Franklin
Harrison, Hayemyer É& Co
Iront
Almond Streets
Republicans Nominate Marks After Riot at New Orleans
In New Orleans on September 26 the Republican convention for the 2nd district adjourned after a melee in which several were knocked down pistols were drawn and fired and a Black sergeant at arms was fatally stabbed. Judge Washinton Marks internal revenue collector for the district was nominated.
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New Orleans
Washinton Marks
Internal Revenue
Egyptian question strains British French ties in Cairo talks
The London cablegram reports Britain resisting joint control of Egypt with France. Paris resents being excluded as Arabi's uprising sows tension. Officials warn that old influence helped spark the war and France seeks a stronger voice in Egypt’s affairs.
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New York
London
Gambettist
Paris
France
Egypt
Arabi
National Party
England
Torrential Flood Wrecks Bridges and Delays Trains
Heavy rains suspend through trains on multiple lines from Jersey City to Philadelphia and Newark. Flooding closes bridges, floods streets, and damages buildings from Plainfield to Bound Brook and Rathway, with several fatalities and extensive property loss.
Meadow Spring distillery fire near Milwaukee loss tops fifty thousand
The Meadow Spring distillery near Milwaukee, owned by William Bergenthal & Co., burned this afternoon causing about 50 000 in losses with 13 000 insured. The same day the common council met over city finances. The comptroller cites nearly 480 000 shortage from prior over drafts and mismanagement and refuses to honor drafts on depleted funds.
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Milwaukee
Meadow Spring
William Bergenthal & Co
Inquest Probes New York Central Tunnel Disaster
Rawson a telegraph operator testified at the coroners inquest into a tunnel disaster on the New York Central line. He said rain disrupted his flag signal and other operators used the wires while 198 trains passed his station daily. He was held on bail of 3000 dollars with brake man and conductor each at 2000.
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New York
Corone R’s
New York -Central Road
Rawson
The Rich Gentleman Will Travel
The Times reports Jay Gould will depart New York for a two year world voyage. He studies John Russell Young’s Around the World with Gen. Grant and plans a large fast steam yacht, hoping to sail by July 4.
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New York
the Times
Jay Gould
John Russell Young
Gen. Grant
English Temperance Leaders Visit St Louis
The Lord Bishop of Rochester and Robt. Graham, secretary of the church temperance society, arrived in St. Louis last night as guests of Bishop Robert. The bishop preached twice and Graham spoke three times. They plan temperance meetings and will travel to Kansas City and Denver to address the subject.
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St. Louis
Rochester
England
Robt. Graham
Church Temperance Society
Robertson
Episcopal Church
Graham
Kansas City
Denver
Mexico to Establish Permanent Exposition in Berlin
The Mexican government orders a permanent exposition of Mexican products in Berlin with similar exhibitions planned for other European cities and the United States. French opposition objects to the reciprocity treaty with the United States.
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City of
Mexico
Berlin
United States
Disaster to Sells' Circus Train Wrecks In Tennessee
A World special reports Sells' circus train of twenty three cars wrecked in East Tennessee on the Richmond division. Six men were killed and many injured as the first section derailed and the second collided. A later account from Paint Lick, Kentucky notes three killed and seven to eight wounded with a tiger on the loose until daylight.
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New York
Nashville
East Tennesse
Richmond
Louisville
Sells Bros
Paint Lick
Wm. Underwood
Mt. Vernon
Lancaster
London
Silver Creek
Lebanon
Curio in Star Route Bribery Case Baffles Justice
In Washington on September 23 a rumor swirls at the justice department about a hotel keeper who entertained the star route jury for over five hundred dollars and supplied thirty nine bottles of wine. Jurors deny having any liquor, and a special agent calls the bribery charges in the star route cases the oddest he has known. Dozens of affidavits exist for arrests, yet none were made.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Harlem Tunnel Arrests Over New Haven Wreck
Wm C Rowson an 18 year old Harlem road telegraph operator at Ninety eighth street and conductor Root and brakeman Robbins of the wrecked New Haven train were arrested. Rowson held the station and telegraph office guiding trains through the tunnel between eighty sixth and Ninety eighth streets. The railroad claims he should have waited for the signal from Highly sixth street that the Port Chester train had passed.
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Wm. C. Rowson
Harlem Road
Ninety-eighth Street
Root
Robbins
New Haven
Rowan
Eighty-Sixth
Ninety-eighth Streets
New Haven Company
Rowson
Harlem
Highly-sixth Street
Port Chester
Reception at Cairo Khedives Palace Honors Loyalists
At Ghemzireh palace the khedive hosted a grand reception with about a thousand village reps. He refused to receive many implicated pashas and beys and warned Ulemas and other grandees of severe punishment for disloyalty. British officers attended. Gen. Wolseley was indisposed and the decoration ceremony did not occur.
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Cairo
Ghemzireh Palace
Khedive
Kkhedive
Wolseley
Khediye
Melville Returns to Navy, Proposes Polar Expedition
Chief Engineer Melville reported his return to the acting secretary of the navy and handed over two seamen under his charge. He offered to command another north pole expedition with a ship built and crewed to his specifications, favoring the Franz Josef land route.
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New York
Melville
Secretary of the Navy
North Pole
Pole
Franz Josef Land
Died Under Suspicious Circumstances in Woodstock
An inquest in Woodstock Ontario examined Ellan Wundergarden alias Camp who died suspiciously. Police arrested an elderly Black healer Munigg at her residence, a site long used by women seeking unlawful medical aid with several prior deaths reported.
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Woodstock
Ont
Ellan Wundergarden
Camp
Munigg
Races Postponed in Portland Three Men Decide New Date
Hanlon Courtney and Kennedy met in Portland and agreed to postpone the races until June 1883. Stake money to be deposited three weeks before the event and the date named six weeks prior. Three weeks must separate Hanlan Ross and Hanlan Kennedy races.
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Portland
Hanlon
Courtney
Kennedy
Hanlan
Ross
Directors seek understanding on Suez canal future security
A Paris dispatch to the Times says Canal directors fear alarm in England pursuing a second canal. They plan an understanding to give England full satisfaction and security while protecting general interests, likely settling the canal question.
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London
Paris
Times
England
Gladstone on Mormon Work in England
London on September 25 Gladstone replies to a correspondent reaffirming he cannot interfere with Mormon operations in England as he assumes converts join willingly.
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London
Gladstone
England
Judge James H. Graham Dies at 84 in Carlisle
James H. Graham L L D longtime presiding judge of the ninth judicial district and law professor at Dickinson College died today in Carlisle after a twenty year tenure in public service and academia. He was known for his legal scholarship and dedication to education.
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Carlisle
Penn
James H.graham
Ninth Judicial District
Dickinson College
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