Attleboro fires and political shifts in brief weekly news
A chaotic roundup of late 19th century items reports Attleboro jewelry firms burned, wage cuts at Harmony mills Cohoes, and a raft of court, political, and crime notes. It notes Connecticut House action on presidential veto, charitable lodging efforts in New York, and various misdeeds, trials, and disasters across states plus railway and weather events.
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Attleboro
Meas
Connecticut House of Representatives
Arthur
New York
Harmony Mills
Cohoes
N. Y
New York Senate
House
Municipal election results show GOP sweep in Midwest and rivals in states
Kansas City voters backed Republicans as did Mayors' races in Keokuk and Dubuque. Michigan towns selected Democratic mayors in Niles and others while Greenback fusion triumphed in Lansing and Grand Rapids. Republican wins occurred across Coldwater Flint Jackson Pontiac and Battle Creek. Rhode Island backed Gov Littlefield. Oregon Democrats nominate Joseph Smith for governor and William Penton for Congress.
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Kansas City
Keokuk
Dubuque
Iowa
Leadville
Col
Michigan
Niles
Marshall
Charlotte
Ionia
Ypsilanti
Aspens
Ann Arbor
Ludington
East Saginaw
Saginaw City
Adrian
Mt. Clemons
Greenville
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Senate
Joseph
Smith
Oregon Democrats
William D. Penton
Washington notes and political shifts in 19th century events
Mr Allen's bill to found a branch mint at St Louis moves forward while Feller begins Interior duties. Secretary Kirkwood heads to Iowa and plans a health tour of the Southwest. The late Missouri Representative Allen, born August 29 1815 in Pittsfield MA, had a storied career from Union College to editor roles and legal practice. A House committee urges a $10 million national school aid bill amid illiteracy concerns. The Star Route indictments are deemed sufficient and a suspect arrested.
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Western Iron Association
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St. Xavier's Church
Cincinnati
H. H. Grvime
St. Louis
Soler
Sixth Infantry
Jom Bonder
Cherryvale
Jacob Balisr
Uniontown
Kan
Ford Brothers
Jessa Jumca
Tennesse
Joseph South, Jr
Nauvoo
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Minn
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Viola
Iowa
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Muncie
Ind
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Raye Miard
Het Point
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Bugler
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Buffalo
Cleveland
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Alboth
Washataud
New York
Family Magazine
Mansonian
Washington
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House
De Leaseps Contradicts Canal Concession Claim
Miscellaneous items note De Leaseps denying Penaros Canal Company would seize the Nicaraguan land concession if Americans quit. English steamship firms must add vessels for immigrant trade. Returns at the National Bureau of…
Foreign notes from the era of unrest and reform
Reports from foreign desks describe a stalled American railroad concession from Atam boul to Bagdad after negotiations pause. German police plan to separate Socialists from Russian Nihilists as anti Jewish violence and famine loom in the Turkish region. Swedes threaten invasion of Finland if war erupts, while Toulon sailors die in a torpedo mishap. Russian foreign minister Gortschakoff steps down, De Giers named successor. Parnell freed on parole to visit Paris. Skye eviction battle ends with arson and burning of court fees.
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Bagdad
Sweden
Finland
Toulon
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Moscow
Prince Gortschakof
de Giers
Gortschakoff
Council of the Empire
Parnell
Paris
Lord Macdonald
Isle of Skye
Guiteau feuds over sister custody and estate plans
Jail warden Crocker recalls Guiteau's rage after news of his sister seeking Chicago court custody of his property. Guiteau vows a will to bar her from his estate and claims $700 from autograph sales. He dissents from petitioners and predicts court dismissal. The piece notes broader events including political moves, weather damage, and losses in sports and society.
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Beoville
Reed
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Ling
Iy Detute
Washington
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Fitz Joby Porter
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Inois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Board of Managers of the Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
W. B. Franklin
Col. L. A. Harris
Second View
Gol. J. A. Martin
Qen. McMahon
Junor
Miller
Representative Page
Covery
Celestial
William A. Hulbert
National League of
Seneca
Kay
Charles Morris
Lynn
Mass
Nichols Smith
Horace Greuley
Chappaqua
London
Dante Gabriel Stousetti
Gustav Burgess
Madison County
Ark
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Wrightaville
Tree
Mary Booth
Poisoned Coffees Kill Employer and Wife in Burrey County
In Burrey county Washington a woman poisoned the family coffees of her employer J O Gray and Travia E Tones died from the poison. The Colorado Governor appointed Georges M Chilcott of Paechin as Senator to succeed Henry M Teer. The appointee, a practicing lawyer and former Delegate in Congress, is a native of Dennsylvania and had lived in Iowa and Nebraska before moving to Colorado.
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Burrey County
Mr& Gray
Travia E. Tones
Colorado
Georges M. Chilcott
Paehin
Henry M. Teer
Congress
Dennsylvania
Iowa
Nebraska
Doings of Congress Reported Bills and Nominations
A long legislative summary from Congress describes figures like Mr. Baunders of Nebrisks and Mr. Miller of New York introducing immigration and admission measures, with votes on vetoes, appropriations for the Monitor, and nominations including Henry M. Weller and William Chandler. The House and Senate discuss pension, education, tariffs, and public works, with multiple appropriations and proposals noted for railroads, bridges, and military expenditures.
Peruvians inquiry hearings reveal Hurlbut ties and grants offer
Testimony before the House Peruvians investigation details records of Minister Hurlbut’s alleged obstruction of Peru company negotiations and links to Credit Industries. Shipherd describes meetings with Blaine, Grant, and Blair, notes an 1881 Washington talk, and cites letters and dispatches about potential financial entanglements and improper relations. The proceedings cover multiple dates, with accusations of influence over Peru crown company plans and private pension talks.
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Peruviga Company
House of Representatives
Hewitt
New York
Tae Codeman
Documenta
House
Blaine
Washington
Witnead
Hurlbut
Suarez
Litoa
Lina
Credit
Steve
Lima
Buarey
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Allibia
Credit Industries
Ilsine
Congress
State Department
Biair
Bite Department
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Grant
Witnow
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Arige
Blipherd
Witnese
Credit Judgetrih
Kipherd
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Arivoly
Huubut
Rupli
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Ax Connect
Nominations and bills in Congress amid Indian hostilities
Ben Holladay faces Indian hostilities. An executive session confirmed Public Printer P. Thornda. President Pitkin sent nominations for federal posts including a Louisiana marshal and Pennsylvania collector. Other nominees include Aberdeen SD receiver and Olympia land office register. House funds Arapaho and other tribes. Senate amended to boost fast mail pay. franking revival defeated. Henderson reported Illinois and Mississippi canal bill.
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Louisiana
Samuel M. Jackson
Internal Revenue
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Pennsylvania
Edward F. Burton
Sa Francisco
Cal
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Michian
Aberdeen
Thomas
Allen
Wisconsin
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John F. Ganey
Ohio
Olympia
W. T
Vincent W. Bayless
Wicconsin
EausGraice
Sin
Indian Territory
Senate
Heanderson
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Funeral of Jesse James Follows Shocking Death in Missouri
Report details the shipment and burial of outlaw Jesse James in Kearney Missouri with extensive family presence and police escort. It notes tensions among relatives and officials over custody, mentions the armad jewelry, and recounts the funeral at Lone Mrs. Barnardla's home with a sermon by Rev. J M Martin and a guarded procession to the James homestead.
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MN Hal Craig
Thie City
Sam
Jesne
R. T. Minims
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Samuela
Kearney
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Gov. Crittenden
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Armad
E. Ford
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Charley
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James Boys
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Immenas
Shee Timberls
Reed
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J. B Bend
J.D. Ford
Ben Flanders
James Wang
Jesus
Jones
J. M. Martin
Martin
Samuels
Praviky
The Wise Man Exemplar Of Postmarital Roles
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune notes the wise man accepts training by his wife after marriage, letting her manage duties despite inconvenience. It lauds his submission as admirable and contrasts it with husbands who resist authority.
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