Three Men Hanged for Murder in Indian Territory
The report covers the July executions at Fort Smith Arkansas of three U S prisoners James Thompson John Davis and Jack Wonton-Hiller for murders in Indian Territory Thompson killed his partner James O Slallan in the Chickasaw Nation Davis shot and robbed William Bullock as he and companions traveled through the Choctaw Nation in May 1883 and Wonton-Hiller known as Gal-Catcher killed an old white man for his money while drunk Ali died without a struggle Thompson claimed self defense but circumstantial evidence led to his conviction The President later pardoned one and commuted two others to life imprisonment.
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Ark
United States
Indian Territory
James Thompson
John Davis
Jack Wonton-Hiller
Gal-Catcher
Ali
Thompson
James O'Slallaran
Davis
William Bullock
Paul Morphy Dead in New Orleans Bed
Paul Morphy the famed American chess champion was found dead in his bath after a hot shower caused brain congestion. A Creole native and former Louisiana Supreme Court son, Morphy rose to worldwide fame with daring European tours and blindfolded play before mental strain and illness ended his chess career. He later practiced law but remained unsettled and wary of discussing chess.
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Paul Morphy
Murphy
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Lie
Steinmers
Canal Street
Escape of Men Held for Murder and Burglary
A Magdalena report recounts Emil Butt Kopky, a Pole, and Timothy Hayes with G A Burton fleeing toward a mining prospect. Kopky perished after 72 hours without water. his companions returned fatigued after a 36 hour search. A separate dispatch notes fraud investigations into school land sales in Howard County, with Dr Pierce and Notary Wampler charged with forging applications. In Oklahoma Territory, authorities seek cooperation to curb crime among the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. A suspect in a 1881 murder is captured in Kentucky with a requisition for extradition. Also, Waukesha County begins diamond mining efforts with Eagle Diamond Mining Company.
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Emil Butt Kopky
Timothy Hayes
G. A. Burton
Butt Kopky
Cucurps
Galvestus
Mert Austin
Pierce
Dallas
Howard County
Pieres
Wampler
Wisconsin
Travis County
Circular on supervising fruit distilleries and labor reports
The Treasury Department issues guidance to collectors to enforce plant supervision of fruit distilleries, ensure timely papers, record materials and operations, and maintain continuous package serials. A separate note describes the State Department’s plan to gather European labor condition data via consuls, covering wages, living costs, worker relations, unions, strikes, safety, and welfare upcoming for print in two weeks.
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Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Cauges
Four Story Tenement Fire Traps Inhabitants In Panic
Fire in a crowded four story tenement at 2195 Second Avenue in Naw Youn causes dense smoke and a chaotic escape. Mrs Morris leaped to an awning, saved by neighbors, while her husband dropped the baby to safety. Mrs McMahon and child plunged to the street as a stairway collapse left several injured. Neighbors extend ladders, others jump or are rescued. several residents suffer serious injuries.
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Second Avenue
James Morris
Morris
McMahon
Verdict on the Riot and Poisonings Reported
Coroner Museraft returns verdict on the Cincinnati riots, finding Captain Des' Tond killed by the mob and Corporal Gortz died by accidental discharge. Over fifty others died or were wounded by police after warnings to keep peace. Also reported are a Jewish family poisoned by verdigris in brass kettle meat in Dorrreil, with many named victims. Additional items note a dry goods firm's assignment, Southern Plow Manufacturers forming, a Williamsburg furniture factory fire, a lynching in Atlanta, a railway accident in Boonton, New York seven day business failures, and a mower accident in Marshalltown leaving a boy amputated.
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Museraft
Des' Tond
Gortz
Goraner
The Old World and Chinese Question in 19th Century Notes
London reports outline a tense Chinese crisis with Sir Robert Moratz negotiating with France as foreign councils miss dangers. British officers leave the Chinese fleet while Asis port seizure by Egyptian rebels prompts panic. Lords discuss franchise reform and parliamentary redistribution amid cholera outbreaks across cities. Orangemen mobilize in Ireland and cholera deaths rise in Maceerene and ToViox as foreign notes point to volatile unrest.
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Tatenotre
Foreign Council
Prince Chun
St. James
Digna
Asis
Red Sea
Suakim
Newry
Lurgan
England
Wemyss
FATAL COLLISION SHOCKS WASHINGTON TRAIN WRECK
Wasuretos July 14 train No 7 from Martinsburg collided with westbound No 12 near a switch in Washington. Engineer Michael Kiley was killed and fireman Selomon Taylor badly injured. Other injuries include David Drill James Gallagher A Tucker and N E Carter. Wreckage was heavy with engines locked together and a passenger car covering them.
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Wasuretos
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
Baltimore
Michael Kiley
Tralin
Selomon Taylor
David Drill
Pittsburgh
James Gallagher
Fr. A. Tucker
N. E. Carter
The Fight Within the Ohio Miners Association
A bitter intra union clash targets General Secretary John F. Williams and the Executive Board. President Joan McBuiny orders funds sent to Ebenezer Lewis as interim treasurer while a new treasurer is appointed, highlighting bond requirements and treasury control. A second item reports a hog attack on a three year old near this city, with serious facial and limb wounds and a mother injured. both rescued. A third note covers extreme heat in New Orleans causing multiple sunstroke deaths amid a blistering spell.
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Ebenezer Lewis
Joan McBuiny
Dixox
Martin Stevens
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