Indian tensions and land policy dominate a busy report
A sweeping Washington dispatch covers Ouray and a Utes ultimatum at San Pablo, preparations to move prisoners, and delays from Grand River to Washington. It notes a mining lands policy change canceling private entries for mineral land, plus a spate of incidents from a New York corset fire to a Milwaukee bank embezzlement case and a derailment near Berdan Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couner
My.Kay
Treasury
United States
Washington
Bankers
International Dairyarr
New-York
Lowe
John Stewart
Iowa
Los Pinos
Ouray
White River
Grand River
Jack
Soin Sitting Butt
Secretary of the Interior
Smith Scroggin
Charles E. Culver
Camden (Ark
New York City
Lax
Chicago
Échers
Witar
New York
Baring Bros
London
D.A. Sixes
Niagara Falls
Milwaukee
House of Correction
Chicago’ & Alton_Railway
Berdan
Tfl
Colonel Bond
Auburn
Soa Pines
Suh
Thornburgh
Meeker
Hutch
Egies Liail
Renta Claus
Appointment and political reshuffle in Maine leadership
Fragmentary text indicates a governor and chief justice election near a Maine election. Mentions appointing a post in Burlington Havek-Fys and references to providence or approval of a broad elevation of political affairs, with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wazane Exrzon
Burlington
Havek-Fys
Proakdeni Poslinater
Hurllageen
Almpavn
Benatar T. B. Celer
Govemot
Allowaness
Jewkage
Provident
Maine
Revolt in Afghanistan blamed on British cruelty after Cabal fall
The foreign despatch cites Afghan revolt as caused by British brutality under Cabal. It accuses General Roberts of inhumanity toward prisoners. Election news notes a Liberal MP elected to succeed Roebuck amid police rioting. Arctic explorer Nordenskiöld pushes regular navigation to Siberia and Lena mouth. Borussia sinks. 239 aboard saved x.x.x. Secret session nets 98 Nihilists. Abolition of slavery bill advances in Madrid. Canada debates secession and union with the United States. South African conflict praised by British critics.
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Privaron
St.Petersburg
Afghanistan
Cabal
Roberta
Slndgd
Sheffield
Eng
Roebuck
Russian Geographical Society
Yenkeel
Siberia
Léna
Russia
America
Siberian
Borussia
Liverpool
New Orleans
Taree
Bidi
Madrid
Cortes
Sraigi Empire
Hedrea Ig
Canada
A. Yalegram
Alexandria
Egypt
Géheral
Khedive
Yio
Locialt
Cotowayo
Hike
Cape Town
Unclear historical excerpt on shipwreck survivors reaches Liverpool
A damaged OCR fragment describes a steam er Borussia with five survivors aboard being towed by a steam tug to Liverpool arriving on the twenty first. The text mentions a museum and a language barrier during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museu
Liverpool
Illinois Deaths and Incidents Stir Central Illinois News
Illinois items report Fre Hayay Serres found dead near Springfield after an epileptic seizure. A boy fatally injured in Bloomington runaway incident. A pistol discharge near Danville killed a young man named Hensley. John Livingstone linked to the ONeil case. Missing details on other accidents and trials.
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Hayay Serres
Thomas J. Wright
Chicago d& Alton Railroad
Bloomington
Jefferson City
Avc
John Livingstone
St. Louis
James O'Neil
Chicago & Alton
Livingstone
McLean County Grand Jury
O'Neil
Galena
Recatur
Mitneis Midland Railroad Company
John Woon
Quincy
Strona
Springfield
Jupoxn
M. G. Camron
Harristown
Port Byron
Rock Island
Geisler
Gray
Joh Shannon
Illinois Zinc Company
Ace
Jonx H. Oserty
State Register
Messrs. Weber
Charles Edwards
Arso
James M. Smiggins
Palmer
Decatur
Michael MacMahon
Nick Weber
Danville
George Pierson
Pierson
Jusian Bronx
Irons
Hazlewood Farm
Deccased
South Presbyterian Church
Galens
Cartaix Harney A. Wirtx
Titnois
John Lawrence
Sir Lyan County
Tiliioisia
Ellicots Central Railroad
Edison lights the world with a new electric lamp
A Christmas Eve test by Thomas Alva Edison reportedly illuminates his Menlo Park laboratory and surrounding buildings with a carbon filament lamp costing about twenty five cents. The device promises safe, economical light and wide future use, with claims of endurance and eye friendly quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Menlo Park
Iworld
Ieee
J. Edison
Job
Lazarus
Election Expenses in England and Rising Costs in Contested Campaigns
The text outlines how election expenses rise with the adoption of the ballot, increasing polling places and staff. It cites figures from 1874 showing costs for various candidates in counties and boroughs, with average county contest costs over 2000 pounds and even unopposed returns costing hundreds.
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North Durham
Wiltehire
Local Charity Funding and Borough Representation Debate
A fragment from Macmillan's Magazine argues that electoral costs and charity burdens skew representation toward landed interests. It urges united action by counties to balance power between northern boroughs and broader regions, warning of unequal influence in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Beheading of Siamese Dignitary’s Son-in-law Sparks Outcry
A dramatic case in Siam has drawn international attention as Pra Peccha, a prominent official, is reported beheaded for marrying an English consul’s daughter. Narratives from Bangkok state the British consul Knox threatened retaliation, while Siam’s government insists the punishment followed high treason and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre.Peccha
Siam
Singapore
Ban Kok
Britiak
Pra Peccha
Knox
Pechha
John Bull
Peccha
Gene Aular
Heould
Medna
Bangkok
Fire destroys home. three children perish in blaze
At Mount poly New Jersey a dwelling owned by Matthew Gleason was completely burned today. Gleason and his wife escaped by jumping from a window as flames engulfed the structure. Three children aged ten two and seven perished, with the bodies found charred amid the ruins. Neighbors aided in recovery and preparation for interment in a shared grave.
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Mount Poly
N. J
Matthew Gleason
Gleason
Dacane
Sid
Tragic Fire at St Jean Port Joli Court House
A devastating blaze in the hamlet of St Jean Port Joli Quebec engulfed the Court House building. Louis Ouilette and his wife perished with three children as they sought escape via a central stairway. Mrs Ouilette jumped from a window and died, while Ouilette survived badly burned. Firefighters had no escape devices and the upper part owned by bailiff Charles Fournier escaped intact.
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Rape State Committee
Yarlo Parte
Berate
Ee Tof Acomn
Ae Con
Earl Paéuister Blaine
Maia Jaan
Ee Ble
S.reer
Govdrhor Garce
French
Adjutant General's Office
Garcelon
Augusta
President Hayes
Philadelphia
Mth
John Welch
General Grant
Reconorr Backett
New York City
Pittsburgh
A. R. Parsons
Chicago
Tom-Prevides-Ae—Augustas
Goveror Garcelon
Moxrill
Moony
St. Louis
Dan Rice
Rice
Mr. Moody
de Parenta
Beerinoscetis
Quebec
Verdin
Louis Ouilette
Court House
Ouilette
R. Weeplig
Charles’ ‘Fournier
Charles Fournier
St. Jean-Port Joli
Grand Trunk Railway
L'Islet
N. ¥. Herald
Edison’s Last Triumph Reveals Carbon Lamp Breakthrough
New York reports on Edison’s carbon filament lamp innovation. A tiny paper strip becomes a durable carbon framework then an airless glass globe emits bright flame-free light. The device promises cheap production and safe operation with centralized electrical regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Edison
Elettris
Llumination
Rio
Heraldaeya
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Bollior
Illinois State News
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England
Colonel Witkins
York
Maryland
Renee Ee
Chilago
Alice Betewse
Mediu
Renee Neees
Eeese Concen
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