Explosion at Kohinoor colliery shocks Shenandoah Pa
East news reports an explosion at Kohinoor colliery Shenandoah Pennsylvania killing eleven men. Victims unable to be identified, some bodies brought to surface amid charred remains. Other items: telegraph line sabotage disrupting Boston New York, legal actions, and varied national incidents.
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Kohinoor
Shenandoah
Mutual Union Telegraph
Georgetown
Boston
New York
New York Senate
Board of Railroad
L. B. Frye
United States
Marlboro
Maes
Gen. Curtis
Speecial
John BR. Mel Phergon
New Jersey
New York Herald
Herald
Ths
Philadelphia
Shipherd
Ralph Waldo Emerson
James Elliott Cabot
H. J
Natherine Chase Sprague
William Sprague
Not be permanently cured life prolonged
Portions of North and South Carolina enjoyed a rare snow storm on May 24. Eight prisoners escaped from a Taeeslooga Ala jail by sawing an iron door with a razor.
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North
South Carolina
Taeeslooga
Ala
Independent Republican Convention slate and liquor amendment call
The Independent Republican Convention in Philadelphia endorsed a ticket including Yor Governor Senator John Stewart Lieutenant Governor Levi Bird Dal Secretary of Internal Affairs Maj Merrick Congressman-at-Large Col William McMichael Judge George Tuckin. A revolution urged lawmakers to submit to voters a prohibition amendment. Delaware Greenbackers back John Jackson for Governor and Horatio Seymour doubts Tilden’s governor bid or presidential chances, urging younger leaders.
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Independent Republican Convention
Philadelphia
John Stewart
Levi Bird Dal
Maj
Merrick
William McMichael
Supreme Court
George Tuckin
Delaware Greenlockers
John Jackson
Don Cameron
Washington
Tilden
Batt
Washington notes on bank charters and misc. events
Comptroller Knox urged Senate Finance Committee to approve the House bill renewing national bank charters with some amendments. Reports from South America note Peru clinging to U S aid to stop Chile. Payne and 29 colonists captured by Fort Hays troops and returned to Kansas. Congressman Russell Errett injured in a fall at the House entrance. Secretaries and officers face security lapses at the Treasury Printing Bureau amid counterfeit fears. Guiteau’s health deteriorates in jail. State Department vindicates Consul Hinn in Chemnitz. Judge Wylie in star-route cases denies dismissal. indictments proceed. Senators send sympathy to Ben Hill, hopeful for his recovery.
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Senate Finance Comminittee
House
South America
United States
Republic
Lincoln
Payne
Lidiana
Fort Heno
Kansas
Russell Errett
Pittsburgh
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Engraving and Printing Bureau
Washington
Folger
Bell
Capt Burrows
New York
Talis
Job J. Hinn
Chemnitz
Germany
Wylie
Ben H. Hill
Eureka Springa, Ark
Brent
Mixed Census Highlight and Presbyterian Assembly News
Census figures place Chicago as a major manufacturing center behind St. Louis and rivals to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati combined. In Springfield, debates over Presbyterian Union principles led to a majority supporting sending a cordial greeting to the Southern Church while Dr. Dickinson stood alone proposing continued Northern Union lines. Delegates for next year’s General Assembly in Lexington were appointed as Atlanta signaled approval for the plan.
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Census Bureau
Chicago
United States
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian General Assembly
Springfield
Dickinson
Committee On Correspondence
Atlanta
Ney
Ramuet Niccola
D.D
Hou
Thomas D. Hastings
Moore
Lexington
Benator Windom
Distillery Stock and Labor Strife Dominate Headlines
Maj Thomas of Louisville reports whisky stock enough for four years and offers 10 000 barrels at cost while noting half the warehouse liquor is hypothecized. Charles Reed seeks habeas corpus for Guiteau in Boston. A major iron and steel strike looms after failed wage talks in Chicago and St Louis. Apache fears, Halifax icebergs, Parian ship, and a Montreal lumber surge reflect a troubled national mood and bleak outlook.
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Maj. Thomas
Louisville
Charles H. Reed
Boston
Gray
Supreme Court
Gui
Chicago
St.Louis
Iron Trade
Amalgamated Workers In Iron and Steal
Sonora
Arizona
Halifax
Pariaian
Debated Repression Bill and Egypt Crisis Dominates Commons
In a heated session Gladstone attacked Dillon over aiding outrages and boycotting claims while Dillon defended. England and France warned the Porte of action in Egypt as notables push Arabi Bey from power. Fires devastate Kiev. Ireland sees land and coercion tensions. punitive steps against unionist activities discussed. Cairo reports ministers pressured by notables, with multiple powers awaiting Sultan’s lead. Royal threats and naval considerations frame a volatile international scene.
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House of Commions
Gladstone
Dillon
England
France
Kief
Russia
Ireland
Albert Young
Victoria
Egypt
Cairo
Houar of Commons
Notablus
Khedive
Arabi Boy
Wak
Germany
Austria
Italy
Conatantinoply
Ava
Huwson
Kerry
Wasimnada
Miss Cushman’s Bold Sneeze Ravishes Boston Stage
An 1857 Boston performance at the National Theater featured Charlotte Cushman as Romeo in Miss An der ton's role when a sneeze intended as derision caused a staged disruption. Cushman halted the dialogue, had the offender removed, and returned to the footlights to threaten action if needed. The audience rose to cheer.
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Miss Cushmans
Charlotte Cushman
National Theater
Boston
Romeo
Miss Anderton
Miss Gr
Play By Play Continues After Unseen Incident
A game continued with the assistant’s partner drawing attention by calling out and the play proceeding as if no disruption had occurred. Officials reviewed the moment, while players maintained focus and momentum despite the distraction.
Death by Gunfire After German Paper Row
Report from Quincy NL recounts a violent confrontation over a Germania article. Dr Spear and two Helhake brothers confronted Dr Hoffman, firing about a dozen shots, four striking. Hoffman fatally wounded. the Helhak es and Spear detained in high bails. Other items note California fire near Willows, Ohio Pond law ruling, and other European and domestic events.
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The
Germania
Quincy
Johanna Helhakn
Dr. Spear
Gus
Casper
Willows
California
Ohio Supreme Court
Lalnant
Cairo
Wat Arabi Bey
Egypt
Price Halim
Alexandria
Aratd Bey
Sublime Porte
Constantinople
Heidelberg
Germany
Wyoming Valley
Wilkeebarro
Hancock
Taft
Hunt
Vienna
St. Pubrabarg
Louisiana
Grains Report Spurs Optimism Across Plains States
Secretary of the Dallas Board of Trade cites favorable crop conditions in Northern Texas with heavy recent rains and rapid wheat and corn growth. Reports from Minnesota, Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa indicate good or improving conditions, replanting in some areas, and expectations of strong yields if warm weather continues. Fruit prospects in Kansas also rise amid abundant fruit and low prices feared.
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Dallas
Texas) Board of Trade
St. Paul
Minnesota
Dakota
Towa
Minnesota Valley
Neukasta
Burlington and Misouri River Railroad Company
Jeading Grain
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas
Kangae
Sioux City
Characteristics of Fashionable Neighborhoods and Advice Meant
A visitor complains the fashionable district feels dull until bills begin to surface and at night the area livens as residents return home. The owner counters that daytime dullness hides the town’s pulse at night. The piece also recalls Longfellow advising a student to be themselves and pursue individuality.
Senate Passes Monitor Officers Relief Bill Amid Debate
The Fortys seven Congress reports Senate passage on May 24 of a relief bill for the Monitor crew and officers, with a House joint resolution funding 16 million to cover army pension deficiencies. The ensuing House debates feature charges of forgery in a South Carolina contested election, repeated adjournment attempts, and intense procedural clashes as dilatory motions and quorums trigger extended sessions.
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Ita
Logan
Calkins
Howitt
Elections Committee
Randall
Walker
Pennaylfilvania
Little
Lake Michigans
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Jones
Saint Roy
Calking
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Hims
Saunders
George Fisher
Kenagawa
Great Britain
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Jupan
South Crolina
Blacks
Messrs
Converse
Curlivns
Randell
Kickbarn
Coref Ul
Blackburn
Democratic Caucus Committee
Robeson
Walking
Democrata x
House of Representatives
South Carolina
Hall
Dung
Mississippi
Mungim
Arkansas
Reed
Xoyston
My. Garland
Musere
Cockrell
Sherman
McMillan
Creek Indian Orphan Fund
New York
Lapham
John ©. Underwood
Virginia
Plumb
Arizona
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Reed
Jandall
Louth Youn
RY Bach
Mead
Springer
Jaine
Trandall
House of
Adunmong
Cave
Howee
Bisine
Blaine
Tgere
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Carlisle
Haskell
Cox
Hooker
McLean
Reagan
Hazelton
Trandad
Tod
Mier
Pennsylvania
House
New Jersey Greenback Convention Adopts Platform
The New Jersey State Greenback Convention met in Trenton on the 30th with representation from all but one county. The platform denounces the national banking system corporations and land monopoly demands tariff revision and protection of labor rights. Ex-Congressman Gilletto of Iowa spoke for the anti big business stance.
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New Jersey
Greenback
Trenton
Chicago
Anony Tha Speakera
Gilletto
Towa
Solem Chase Nominated for Governor Maine
The Straight Greenback Convention in Bangor May 90 adopted resolutions opposing the national banking system calling for no more bonds, homesteads for all lands, government issued money, abolition of imprisonment for debt, strict anti monoplies laws, and prohibition of liquor sales while opposing party fusion. Nominees named include Solan Chase for governor and William T. Exton Eben O Gary B KE Kellock and D B Averill for Congress.
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Maine
Bangor
St. Louis
Goy
Solan Chase
William T. Exton
Eben O'Gary
B. KE Kellock
D. B. Averill
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