News of the Week Rundown of 1882 Incidents
General McDowell reports quiet Indian affairs from the Presidio in San Francisco. The New York Clearing House Association reports annual transactions totaling $48,147,845,406. A passenger train derails after striking a cow near Chambersburg. Labour actions include 300 cartmen striking for wage gains at Wellston. District Attorney Corkhill probes the Guiteau bouquet poisoning and the Post Office projects surplus revenue. Multiple accidents, fires, and arson cases, plus yellow fever updates and bank defalcation news, fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General McDowell
War Department
Presidio
San Francisco
Arizona
New York Clearing House Association
Mont Alto Road
Chambersburg
Wellston
Tilden
Corkhill
Washington
Guiteau
Scoville
Washington Avenue
St. Louis
Washington Telegram
Post Office Department
Smith
State of
Tennessee
E. McBurney & Sons
Philadelphia
Henry Holloway
Elkton
Tenn
Elk River
Hatton
Carenero
Electric Light Company
New York
United States
Nashville
Laura M. Ensley
Peabody Educational Fund
Youngstown
Harlem River Tunnel
New Haven
New York Central Company
Pensacola
Fla
Matamoras
Mex
Brownsville
Tex
Mier
Wellington
National Bank of Troy
N. Y
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Pittsburgh
American Board of Foreign Missions
Portland
Alden
Prudential Committee
Morris Gay
Batavia
Ellen Gay
Interior Department
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Nominations update plus international incidents on the 3d to 6th
The record lists congressional nominations across multiple states on the 3d through the 6th, noting Republicans Democrats Greenback and Prohibition selections. It also mentions George Bancroft turning 83, a fatal railway accident, Arch bishop Purcell creditor actions, and various international events from Georgia elections to Egyptian and Peruvian news.
Papal guard fire
An exchange of gunfire in the Vatican gardens injured the Pope as a would be assassin missed his aim. Reports from Alexandria state 1000 Mussulmans attacked Copts during the Cairo celebration, but the riot was quelled by Mudic intervention. In Montreal a Congregational minister, Rev. James Ray, faced proceedings in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Alexandria
Cairo
Assipot
Mudic
Montreal
Canada
James Ray
Multiple Disasters and Crimes Reported Across Regions
A squall capsized a small boat in Amesbury Massachusetts killing George Huntington his wife and four children. In New York William Martin applied for a pistol permit claiming past lar tency. Montreal officials say De Courcy Harnett defaulter in arrears taxes. Havana freed 20900 slaves under Emancipation law. cholera deaths in Manila average 30-40 daily. Central America president and secretary assassinated. Fire in Paris factory kills fire chief. Missouri railroad blast kills five. injures six. Dublin Land League funds closed. Two land agents shot near Bally Castle. A special engine crash near Bridgeville Delaware kills Edward Webb. Egyptian Interior Minister says country tranquil. British French financial control may end. Longford Mills boiler explosion kills two firemen. several injured. Manhattan Temperance Society nominates William E Dodge for Mayor. Chilean train attacked by Montoneros. several soldiers killed. Italian consul captured seeking ransom. Italian man‑of‑war moves to negotiate release.
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Massachusetts
E. G. Converse
W. A. Russell
William Whiting
Tennessee
W. M. Smith
Louisiana
E. J. Ellis
Maryland
A. G.chapman
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
W. W
Davis
Greenbacker
E. M. Boy
United States
Delaware
Henry Cray Fisk
Pacific Railroad Committee
House of Representatives
Illinois
Ransom W. Dunham
William W. Rice
New York
F. A. Johnson
North Carolina
J. R. Winston
T. F. Long
Henry Stockbridge
William P. Black
Virginia
R. C. Marshall
J. F. C. Talbot
Greenback
Louis F. Post
J. M. Hunter
Connecticut
Hartford
Thomas M. Waller
Arthur
Georgia
Alexander H. Stephens
Frank James
Crittenden
Jefferson City
Jackson County
George Scoville
Cook County
R. T. Davis
George W. Ray
John F. Moulton
T. C. Blair
A. H. Coffroth
Wisconsin
P. V. Deuster
W. Lawrence
Gonzales
Mexico
Chicago
Ambrose A. Ranney
New Jersey
B. F. Hovey
New York, Thirtieth
John van Voorhis
Hart B. Holton
R. L. Ewell
Congress
Ister
Tua Wilson
Elliott
Adelaide Printpps
Carlsbad
Germany
Cairo
Arabi Pasha
Turkey
Pasha Baker
Egypt
Great Britain
Constantinople
France
Callao
Peru
Europe
de Lesseps
Suez Canal
Modena
Mont Cenis
Charles Wanab
China
Egyptian Council of State
Ninet
Chile
Cariboo
Victoria
Royal Opera House
Berlin
Alexandria
Lambton
Suez
Amesbury
Mass
George Huntington
William Marttin
Lareceny
Montreal
de Courcy Harnett
Board of Freedmen
Havana
Cuba
Maparcp
Manila
Philippine Islands
General Alpana
Cundimarea
Central America
Paris
Springfield & Memphis
Missouri
Dublin
Land-League Fund
Bally Castle
Bridgeville
Del
Edward Webb
Riaz Pasua
Longford Mills
Ont
Ellis and Gray
Manhattan Temperance Society
New York City
William E Dodge
Picasco
Inca
South America
Montoneros
Equalization figures from Illinois State Board by counties
State Board of Equalization reports additions and deductions to assessed values across Illinois counties. The long list names pastors and circuits within several districts up to the Danville, Griggsville and Jacksonville areas, reflecting church organization details amid tax adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Governor Cullom Urges Local Officers to Suppress Crime
Governor S M Cullom calls sheriffs and mayors to enforce peace and suppress crime in Illinois. He cites recent bold offenses near Mount Pulaski and other areas and urges vigilance, swift arrests, and use of militia if needed to protect lives and property. He stresses duty, cost of government, and reducing crime to the lowest possible level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Emma Bond
McMahon
Carlock
Matheney
Mount Pulaski
Cullom
Illinois
S. M. Cullom
Fire Rages Destroy Lemont House Killing Two Boarders
A Lemont residence owned by Martin Borreweack a Pole in Cook County burned a few nights ago. Boarders John Scholinski and Anton Kousaya were burned to death in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Borreweack
Lemont
Cook County
John Scholinski
Anton Kousaya
Murder Near Palmer Leaves Rigsby Dead
In Christian County a neighbor shooting near Palmer ends with James Rigsby fatally wounded while Leigh, son of a wealthy Palmer resident, fled. Leigh fired after a road dispute led to a court-ordered road through Leigh land. Sheriff and posse pursue the suspect amid lynching threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Christian County
John Leigh
James Rigsby
Rigsby
Leigh
Road Commissioners
John Leigh, Jr
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Telegraph and Mail
Globe and Anchor Rolling Mills
Newport
Escambia County
Muscogee
Indian Territory
Spiar
Walker
Lhorop Furrer
Board of Supervisors
Fort Yuma
William Douchy
Rosecrant
Lowell
Kan
R. E. Lee
Egan
Irish World
Land League
Pierce
Dallas
Illinois State News
Iialois M. BE
Nnal
C Church
Lincoln
Warren
Nirs
Bloomington
W. N. McElroy
P. E
Atlanta
G. Cunningham
Bath
W. B. Avery
L. ©. Iglehart
Grace Church
J. F. Stout
South Charge
W. H. H. Moore
John Everly
Delevan
J. G. Little
Downs
G. W. Reed
Green Valley
L. T. James
J. K. Maxfield
Heyworth
J. W. Warfield
Hopedale
W. H. Davis
Leroy
J.C. Keler
de Hee Gittan
A. C. Armentrout
McLean
J. For
Mason City
H. C. Adams
H. M. Short
San Jose
Farmer City
M. H. Hughes
Fisher
8. Shinn
Gibson
T. M. Gillan
Ludlow
W. Warrington
Mahomet
J. M. West
Mansfield
Abner Potter
Monticello
KE. A. Hamilton
Paxton
W. H. Wylder
Kantaul
E. &. Wamsley
Rankin
J. A. Sarin
Sadarus
Murdock
G. L. Miller
Newman
W. J. Toll
Philo
R. Stevens
Pilot
D. Bremer
Potomac
G. W. Lawther
Ridge Varm
Georgetown
J. R. Reasoner
Rossville
Job Ingram
Sidney
F. Poorman
Tuscola
A. T. Orr
Decatur
R. N. Davies
Assumption
W. F. Lowe
Blue Mound
P. F. Gay
Cerr
Gordo
P. A. Swart
Clinton
T. J. Coulins
First Church
J. P. Dimmit
Stapp’s
W. H. Musgrove
Curtis Powell
Harristown
Niantic
W. F. Gilmore
Hillsboro
G. W. Henning
Iliopolis
W. O. H. Young
Irving
John Slater
Pana
J. W. Higgs
Rosemond
W. F. Shoemaker
Warrensburg
Henry B. Barton
West Decatur
Griggsville
Preston Wood
Barry
W. Murphy
Beverley
T. Hawkins
Concord
J. C. Sargent
Exeter
R. P. Deahe
J. A. Rumley
Versailles
P. L. Turner
Winchester
W. M. Reed
West Jacksonville
W. M. McElfresh
Jacksonville
George Stevens
Alexander
C. W. Jacobs
Ashland
B. Randle
Mattoon
David Gay
Ashmore
Bethany
Jacob Raggy
Bruce
David T. Black
Casey
W. Potter
J. H. Noble
M. H. Ewers
Neoga
H. C. Turner
Oakland
W. H. McVey
W. 8. Hooper
Shelbyville
Flist
J. B. Wolfe
Moulton
A. H. Gannett
D. F. Howe
Stewardson
J. Glick
Sullivan
H. Huber
Toledo
W. J. Newman
Petersburg
J. D. Fry
Roadhouse
Frank Crane
A. Orr
M. Aear
Waverly
J. K. Miller
Robert Clark
Whitehall
C. A. Crane
W.J. Rutledge
Illinois State Penitentiary
Quincy
W. R. Goodwin
Astoria
R. G. Hobbs
Thomas
W. R. Carr
Plymouth
Joseph Long
Trinity Church
J. B. Ford
Vermont Street
W. D. Best
O. H. P. Ash
Rushville
James Leaton
S. K. Coats
Warsaw
Chris Gareener
West Point
Lester James
Springfield
George EF. Scrimeer
M. P. Wilkin
Virden
A. C. Byerly
Williamsville
J. W. Sinnock
Iscopa
Aa Adams
Bureau
Carroll
Hampaign
Ortisuiar
Tree
Cumberland
de Kalb
Bewes Douglas
du Page
Edgar
Belaise Oil Wee Edwards
Ai Am
Mia Aster
Fayette
Il Jewee
Sete
Franklin
Me Fulton
Saseseles
Ifs
Gallatin
Eee
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Scone
Kankakee
Kendall
Ewes Lesen
Dave Rwevesses Lowes
Lake Sss
Lawrence
Livingston
Gisa
Macon
Macoupin
Kiel
Madison
Aed
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Lewes i Massac
Bewee McDonough Seee Steel Ewes O
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McLean Pee Eras Eereelenes
Menard
Mercer Bese
Monroe Heed
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Enwee Seer
Montgomery
MEOW
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Ovle
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Peoria
Perry
Piatt
Pulaski Eee
Reese
Leees
Putman
Randolph
Richland Ee
Esos
Rock Island
Saline
Sees
Aeeel
Sangamon
Peewee li Peeee Schuyler Pete E
Scott
Shelby
Stark
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Williamson
Winnebago
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