Abduction and crime reports flood News of the Week
The column catalogues a rash of incidents including a freshman from Dartmouth abducted in Montreal and coerced not to name attackers, rising malignant fever deaths in New York, a man fatally poisoned by his own wife, and multiple violent accidents, murders, and legal actions across several states with names and places noted.
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Arhur Luena
Dartmouth College
Montreal
White River Junction
New York City
William Phoenix
Malden
Mass
Stoy
William Last
Newark
Lim
Boston Merchants’ Association
Charles Francis Adama, Jr
National Railroad Commission
Cowley
Robert Hatna
Francis "A. Walker
Two Killings Mark Virginia and Arkansas News
In Russell County Virginia two young men Floyd and Elijah Smith fought after an Araign ment to Gover liabilities of 500000. Tinyd fired killing Floyd then Elijah wrested a weapon and killed him. A fire in Canwas Arkansas caused a loss near 100000. Catholic Bishop Lynell died in Charleston at age 65.
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Rowan County
N. C
John Feld
Petey Joseph
Joseph
Jeld
Damios Cephas
Michard Wiley
Ned Wlandford
Lragudiog
Cephae
Wiley
Maj. Hicks
Covington
Henry Waldusus
Austin
Texas
Pine Aloit
J.N. Brandon
Caneyville
Wiley Ecibery
Tlo
Ken Bros
Memphis
Gover
Russell County
Flos
Elijah Smith
Tinyd
Elijah
Floyd
Canwas
Ark
Lynell
Charleston
Washington Notes on Interior Secretary, coinage bill, and pensions
A Washington correspondent reports Senators expect no Interior Department change despite belief of a possible shift to Sar hams. the House Coinage Committee approves a dollar based coin with 4723 grains of standard silver. bullion deposits allowed and notes issued against value but non legal tender. The expenses panel backs two months extra pay for Executive Mansion staff and promotions for Surgeon General Barnes and Woodward, with Mrs Garfield’s salary continued. minority views cited. Grand Jury returns 29 indictments in post office bond cases. first Garfield five-cent stamp proofs ready for Queen Victoria, with a duplicate for Mrs Garfield.
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Treasury
Garfield
I. Thtea
Agnew Dy
Honiton
Bositoins
Ehrod
Leou
Ed Sasbieiete
Barnes
Woodward la
Messrs
Blackburn and
Springer
Hartranft
Pennsylvania
Rucker
Rufus Ingalls
Queen Victoria
Restoration of City John Porter to Army Debated
Semi official Washington report states Porter restores in the army with back pay unsettled. Question referred to Attorney General if back pay covers from reinstatement or ends in 1966 when other majors were mustered out. Porter to be nominated Colonel of infantry and likely retired. Also mentions Maud, a horse, and 325 Russian laws arriving in Philadelphia. Quebec rumor of Pope removal schemes to Hume shores.
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Washington
John Porter
Porter
Regular Army
Vanderbilt
Maud
New York
Philadelpha
Qubec
Hume
Lawrence
Indiana Greenbackers Convene in Indianapolis Delegates Vote
The Greenbackers of Indiana held a state convention in Indianapolis with about 400 delegates. Ton Gilbert De la Mu tyr presided. Nominees included Hiram Leonard for secretary of state, M Armentrout for auditor, John Studeliker for treasurer, M W Lee for attorney general, Carlton Ball for superintendent, and Jared Saiter for clerk of the supreme court. Rumor cites Samuel J Tilden’s offer to ex-Gov John Palmer of Illinois to be president in 1884 if Palmer runs for vice president. House Election Committee rejects Campbell and Cannon claims for Utah seat, declaring Cannon not entitled and Campbell not elected. vacancy to remain in Utah. Virginia General Assembly elects five supreme court judges aligned with the Readjuster caucus.
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Indianapolis
Ton. Gilbert de la Mutyr
Hiram 4. Leonard
Cavs County
Blute
M. Armentrout
John Stude- Liker
M. W. Lee
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Carlton Ball
Jared Saiter
Supreme Court
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden Bev
John Mr. Palmer
Ilinois
Gov. Palmer
Johe N. Stalin
New York
House Election Committee
Campbell
Cannon
Utah
House Committees On Elections
Delegata
Utab
General Assembly of
Virginia
Supraeme Court
Ruadjuster
Davitt Elected to Foreign News Leadership
Michael Davitt has been elected to a prominent role in foreign news coverage. The appointment positions Davitt to oversee international reporting and editorial directions across foreign correspondents and bureaus.
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Michael Davitt
Parliament and trials shadow 19th century politics
Fragmentary report notes Lindiaugh swearing in at the British Commons after a defection vote, Bradlaugh confronts the bar, and Northcote seeks expulsion for contempt. Writ issued as Readlaugh departs. Also reports frontier tribes burning Hammad, storms delaying operations, a court ruling on Bradlaugh, a Guatemalan minister seeking a warship, and Austro German fortification orders amid a frontier clash.
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Christine Nilsson
Manna
Crsis
Porin
House of Commons
Lindiaugh
Byerker
Lord Churchill
Bradlaugh
Northcote
Readlaugh
Tripoli
Hammad
House of Lords
Afr
Gladstone
Trish Land
London
Earl Crawford
Victor Theodore Junod
Frightful Warsaw riots and brutal crimes shock era readers
Reports from Warsaw describe brutal mob violence during riots including burning of homes and killings, while persecuted Russian Jewish arrivals in Philadelphia recounts of a wife and three children burned alive and children thrown from windows. The piece notes antisocial acts amid widespread disorder and police inaction.
Congress Debates Grant Retirement and Navy Funding
The Senate and House labor through a packed agenda. Gen Grant’s retirement gains 12,600 dollars yearly for life after a party line vote. Bills shape foreign relations probes, militia aid, postal and postoffice funding, and a 100,000 dollar Mississippi flood relief. Debate centers on Conkling’s Supreme Court nomination and lengthy arguments over military and diplomatic appointments.
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Senate
Bayarit
David Davia
Harris
Cotton Exchange
Memphia
Mgr. George
Secretary of War
Lnsuo
Memphis
Vicksburg
Chalmers
Mississippi
Davia
Bayard
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
South America
Mark Walker
van Wyck
Conkling
Supreme Court
Henator Hoar
Webster Hind
Supreme Bench
Judiciary Committee
Ingalla Mida
Br. Conkling
Teller
Auingly
Hoar
Sargent
Germany
Ils
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Conking
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Billa Wera
William PB. Chambliss
Carlisle Boyd
Alexander Hays
Special Cars: European Indies Get Private Rail Carriages
Two European visionaries, Baroness Rotlis' child and Mrs J W Mackay, own private rail carriages as luxurious mobile homes. The Paris report notes a child’s carriage with a cosy boudoir for swift express travel and a palace like carriage for Mackay, valued at $30,000 with $2,000 yearly tax and extra transport costs.
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Rotlis
J. W. Mackay
Paris
Baldwin Reveals Slade Materialization Trick
Baldwin describes exposing the Slade illusion on a staged night. He recounts inviting a friend, requesting materialization of his deceased female friend, and a produced hand reaching out. The setup used a dimmed light and a soft, frail hand, followed by a signal to flip the table, ending the attempt.
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Baldwin
Slade
Mystery Flash Reveals Trader’s Secret in Dark Room
A reported incident describes a concealed device lit by a sudden flash, exposing a secret scene. A female friend, identified as a 16-year-old boy in the account, is mentioned among those present, as detailed by the Buffalo Express.
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Ffaloxpress
The Supreme Bench Nomination Sparks Capital Sensation
A Washington dispatch on February 24 reports ex Senator Conkling of New York winning the nomination to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by Justin Hunt. The scene in the Senate is described as excited, with astonishment at Bargent’s Berlin post and questions about Conkling’s acceptance amid lucrative legal engagements.
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Conkling
National Capital
Washington
New York
Supreme Bench
Justin Hunt
Secretary of the Senate
Ohio
Ida
Gallerey
Solona
Bargent
Berlin
Bis
Interior Department
Senate
Utica
Supreme Court
St. Louis
The Wood in the Lower Mississippi valley flood emergency
Meriman Tennessee February 23. A deplorable condition of affairs exists throughout the Lower Mississippi valley with thousands on guard along levees from Memphis to Vicksburg. Counties in Mississippi and Arkansas are under water or threatened. inhabitants flee on rafts and improvised shelters as livestock perish and farms flood. Gov Towry appeals for aid. a Tyronza accident adds to tragedy as a dugout capsizes drowning six children.
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Here
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Richardson's
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Towry
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Ark
Jamison
Annual Venom and Poison in Saliva Evolution
The article argues venom is an intensified saliva, not a separate toxin, noting deaths from bites by nonvenomous animals and cases where human saliva becomes highly toxic under violent agitation. It cites experiments by M. Pastent showing venoms in small birds and discusses saliva’s inherent poisonous nature and tissue waste as a factor.
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M. Pastent
Memorial Services for James A. Garfield at Capitol
The Capitol doors opened to a vast crowd before 10 AM as the nation mourned President James A. Garfield. Attendees included judges, governors, officers, and military bands in black attire. James G. Blaine delivered a lengthy eulogy after prayers led by the Chaplain.
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Bnog
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Loyt
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Blaine
Dimes
Abram Cartill
United States
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Max Icy
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Gu Inn Power
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James A. Field
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Chinese Manners and Customs From a Chicago Inter Ocean View
A condensed description contrasts Chinese daily life with Western norms. It notes compass orientation in rooms, concentrated housing in crowded cities, rice based diet, frugality, and frequent boat living near major rivers. Observations reflect 19th century outsider stereotypes and casual ethnography.
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Booth
Chi
China
Land
Chicago
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