News of the Week notes multiple 1883 events
The report chronicles stockholder meetings in Chicago and bonds issued for the Chicago and Northwestern rail line, a New Orleans lease ratified, and various incidents across the United States. It mentions hangings in Memphis and Catlettsburg, a Missouri pardon denial, a large emigration to Chicago, a Baxter Springs oil discovery, and Garibaldi’s death with tributes in Europe.
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New Orleans
Court House
Lana Bois
Reuben Tnene
Thomas McKinney
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Guv
Crittenden
Missouri
Frank James
Laveing
Littleton Younger
Minnesota
Line
Independence
Chicago and Northwestern
Terry
United States Navy
Colorado
Red Eye
Minn
Washington
Fred Wetherbach
John Tribbet
Baxter Springs
Kan
Kansas
Congress
United States
South
Political Points from Texas Maine and Iowa Convention
The Town Democrats plan a State Convention in Marshalltown on August 15. Leading Republicans in Texas receive Washington circulars urging consolidation of pro Wash Jones support and lists of counties with needed funds for Lue’s campaign. Several thousand Maine Republicans urge Jr. CG Blaine for Congressman at Large. Blaine declines personal disruption but pledges full campaign effort.
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Marshalltown
Texas
Washington
Wash Jones
Lue
Maine
Blaine
Washington Notes on Epirite Bill Investigation
Benster Windom studied the Bonded Epirite bill citing H. D. Miller of Tlinois who claimed the Export Association raised 721000 Ly as a levy and assessment and directed funds accordingly.
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Benster Windom
H. D. Miller
Tlinois
Turbulent Labor Strikes Slow Iron Industry Across Regions
The Western Iron Mill strike is postponed to June 15 as workers push for a 10 percent wage increase, with 15 days for negotiations. Pittsburgh iron mills, Mahoning valley workers, and Wheeling laborers react with work stoppages and clashes. Immigrant arrivals in New York reach 750,000 this year, while Gen Fuero’s 400 Mexican cavalry pursue Apache forces, killing dozens. Mercantile activity in New York remains constrained though signs point to gradual improvement. Cotton plantings total about 16,214,306 acres, down 6 percent from last year.
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Western
Irommills
Pittsburgh
Mahoning Valley
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
New York
Fuero
Forca
Renegado Apachea
Bosquado Santiago
Bncke
Fuera
Bradatreet
Foreign News on French War Preparations and Irish Politics
Foreign dispatches report France ordering more warships to Egypt via Poulon and Paris. Constantinople ambassadors urge the Sultan to back the Khedive and call rebel leaders to Turkey. In London discussions arise over war sentiment, with Irish MPs voicing stern opposition and predicting land movement gains within years amid broader European alignments.
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Paris
Egypt
Constantinople
Hare
Turkey
London
Gladstone
Bexton
M. P
Bhigo
Ireland
Parill
Russia
Germany
Antris
Italy
Patchy 1881 News Roundup From Washington to Chicago
Central counties report excellent crops and landlord tax relief while Harcourt backs minor Repression bill changes. Reed opposes record correction in Guiteau case. Lowell denial and no successor talks. A Missouri Pacific train robbery suspect is killed. a fourth highwayman remains at large. Tornado in Northampton flattens bollards. Evansville steamer boiler fire injures crew. Train ticket expiry costs damages in Little Rock. Oregon election favors Republicans. state congressional race decided, legislature uncertain. Michigan Greenbackers set Grand Rapids convention. Dakota Indians reportedly starve. four children die in a house fire near Harris Station. Former South Carolina governor Moses convicted in New York. fake $10 bills circulate with westbound immigrants. Chicago stage buzz for Mauprat at McVicker’s with Margaret Mather debut and other premieres.
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Harcourt
Charles H. Reed
Wylie
Washington
Fth
Garfield
Colmbia
Lowell
Missouri Pacific
Denton
Texas
Northampton
Evansville
Calhoun
Charles Gallino
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Oregon
George
Congress
Michigan
Fort Biggeton
Dakota
Harris Station
John Jackson
FF. J. Moses
Sonth Carolina
New York
Bank Nationale
Aurora NL to lighted by new electric tower plan
The city of Aurora Newfoundland will install six ironoda towers, each standing 150 feet tall, connected by a network. They will bear electric jumps rated at 2,000 candle power each, equivalent to 125 gaz jeta, to illuminate the area.
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Aurora
Relief for Fitz John Porter bill in Forty Seventh Congress
The Fortyth seventh Congress reports a bill to restore Fitz John Porter to Colonel rank with his pre dismissal grade, no pay for the interim period, and signatures from committee members on related measures. Debates cover Mississippi railroad rights, Indian Territory routes, and other defense and public works items.
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Committee On Military Affairs
Beorte
Fitz John Porter
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Troft
Logan
Mackey
Dibble
McLane
Maryland
House
Springer
Alsa
Reed
Maine
Sreaker Keifar
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Winley
Saint Ste. Marie
Senate
Crock Orphan Fund
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Sayard
Butler
Guus
Sherman
Sheridan
Hancock
Howeard
Blaxey
Merida
Cane
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Minde
Mesa
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Hnebee
Hewan Bwort
Haverting
Lowe
Wheeler
Alabama
Whd
Messen
Kenna
Cox
New York
Mgr. Cox
Page
Ide
Mr. Cox
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Ingalla
Morgan Aid
Rthrr
Ingalls
Providency
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Davis
Arthur
Lowela
Mesars
Mille
Atherton
Torr
Lowa Va
Thead
Aid
Yous
Nava
Sith
Yeas
Hardeenburgh
Whelps
Rice
Ohio
Vibes
Leth
Mr. Ingalls
Sethe
Eaton
Thurman
Committee On Rules
Mr. Lapham
George Eh
Greenback State Convention at Moberly Missouri May 31
Missouri Greenback state convention met at Moberly May 31 electing permanent officers Thomas L Anderson president William C Aldrich vice president Isago N Hanck secretary adopting a platform aligned with the 1840 Chicago platform condemning option contracts and urging prosecution of them. Delegates nominated Judge Rice for Supreme Court Je R Booth for Superintendent of Public Instruction and H S Ritchey for Railroad Commissioner.
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Democratic Party
Suprema Court
Judge Rice
Congreve
Je R. Booth
St. Louis
H. S. Ritehey
Fusion Gireenbackers in Maine convention held in Bangor
A Maine fusion Greenbacker convention met in Bangor on December 1. J A H Thing was chosen permanent chairman and Harvis M Plaisted was nominated for Governor. Resolutions urged a national currency of gold silver and paper, with free coinage, and condemned the national bank policy. They called for civil service reform, reform of the tavit ayetem, popular elections, no imprisonment for debt, independence of government branches, a non-partisan judiciary, and executive nomination power.
Pilfered Plates and Doyle Brockway Forgeries Rumors
Washington dispatches report rumors of a major forgery scandal around Doyle and Brockway. Missing engraving plates, falsified bonds, and altered destruction procedures are alleged, with authorities uncertain how much currency entered general circulation. Brockway may be released soon, pending arrests of others to justify government actions.
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Doyle-Brockway
New of Stockway and Company
Folger
Het
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Folger Taw
Brockway-Doyle
Boorstory
Treasury
Brockway
Doyle
Bmnythe
Wheat and crops look favorable across regions
Wheat yields in several states show potential increases amid spring conditions while barley corn and oats plantings expand. Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Cincinnati area reports anticipate 15 to 25 percent higher wheat yields per acre. northern Illinois central Windy and southern Illinois expect larger corn yields. potato and oats plantings exceed last year with promising growth and healthy color despite cold spells.
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Springfield
Hargest
Wousnu
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Windy
Houtorn Ilinois
Bax
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Ohio
Indian
Kentucky
Stemp notes and historic political jibes from Dayton speech
A retired Baltimore capitalist linked to an Ohio politician recalls an old campaign scene in Dayton where Frazer challenges, a speaker boasts of aiding the poor, and a humorous exchange on temperance and groundhog pelts. The excerpt also covers agricultural chemistry notes on soil additives, a Virginia gold find, and Mendoza’s petroleum wealth.
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Frazer
Scott
Wall Street Daily News
Tuxen
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