Snow and fires mark turbulent news of the week
News items report Bangor snowfall and Hudson river ice, Pulaski burning with $200,000 loss, and a globetrotting set of tales including wills, wealth, and crime. Reports describe German nobility in New York, a New York fire, and a Chicago population and commerce snapshot tracing a century of growth.
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Bangor
Hudson River Valley
New England
Pulaski
James Stokes
New York
Dale
Jes McGraw Fiske
Germany
Fourth Avenue
Thirty-second Street
Mowell
Furnttun Horngo
Fragmented notes on crimes and disasters across states
The disjointed report mentions lynching in New Mexico for horse stealing, support funds for Garfield's family reaching 359,803 dollars, aid for Michigan fire victims, a Protestant minister's death, the opening of the International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta, and tobacco and cotton crop damage from a frost in Virginia and South Carolina. It also covers a cave-in killing ten workers near Grayson Kentucky, guilty pleas by the Iron Mountain robbers, a lynching in Newton North Carolina, and various sentences and arrests including train robbery and a Wellington, North Carolina senator's death.
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Washington
Sacchta
N. M
Stuart Rolinson
Fars Ky
Ilnero
RoVineer
Kentucky
Atante
Tobeco
Virginia
Xerianaty
Eansict Inbor
Grayson
Jax
Stephens
Delaney
Iron Mountain
Hempstead
Little Rock
Newton
N.C
Church
Miss Thompson
Ham White
Jone
New Mexico
Lian Dour
Austin
Golem
Phe
United States
J. C. Abbett
North Carolina
Wil Iwington
Iyhat
Louisville
Henry Baskett
Supu
Athingo
Dames Delaney
Dammid Tem Wajlintag
Sun
Lex
Willian Brothers
Treasury notes on coin values and tobacco market shocks
Washington notes report Mint mutliated Kilver coins valued by bullion content, with a volatile tobacco stamp market sparking concern of a corner scheme. President Arthur remains at the Jones residence as White House repairs proceed, cabinet meetings move to Tuesdays and Fridays, and a wave of appointments and investigations unfolds across federal offices. A Guiteau assassination papers controversy stirs fear, while a Grand Jury handling in Washington delivers indictments tied to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Ponehea
Stevenno
Tabacco
Price
Arthur
Benator Jones
Nisid
Hoddiens Nome Anl
Calvin G. Walker
Candion
Judley Hat
Jones Bay
Trlonda
Fie Treasury
Kecretary Windom
Boston
Honda
Miller
W.B. Sherman
United
Cuitean
George Keoville
K Cell
Chicago Ile
Guitean
Qhitenu
Leon
Whitlington
Defense attorneys unavailable for New York case over retainer
Gaiteau’s counsel found no New York lawyer willing to take the def ndant’s case without a large retainer. Witnesses to character refused to travel to Washington for testimony. Richerd T. Merrick of Washington declined engagement due to business pressure but said he would not defend the aminsain.
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Gaiteau
New York
Washington
Richerd T. Merrick
Senate
Meusre
Miller
Lapham
Aldrich
Wation
Mesere
Laphai
McWhorsoh
Edmunds
Rumors of Cabinet Moves Stir Washington Talk
A Washington telegram alleges President Arthur offered Judge Lapham a Cabinet post to influence the Senate, with Gov. Cornell urged to convene a Legislature session to block Conkling. Ex Senator Conkling may be offered a seat, while Grant or Roscoe Conkling appears unlikely. Windom’s resignation is said to be accepted after the Yorktown Centennial, and Mace Vaughan for Attorney General is named as a candidate.
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Henry J. Balwyn
Adusket
Sheet Forge
Pele
Cleveland
Tee View
Lieut
Bernard
Indiana
Wile Vox
Wits Pubnte
Mesientnrp
Ghieuge
Declinu
Fe Couty
Lwe Howe
Curt
Ting Siateh
Pregele
Blockwon Gaily
Bocorrd
M. Wallin Srekelwne
Haunderd
N.M
Suurier
Allray
Quincy
Dole McDade
Kiekdon
McDade Weedey
Aliotgu
Jackin
Fulton Junellon
J. Flanagan
Arthur Cuddy
Cieagy
Drammauut
Las Louis
XN. M
Jame Little
Arizona
Inkl
Tadiang
Gbernard
Sonora
Wong
Atchihn
Topeka
Sante Foruilroad
Grant
Thomas
Willcox
Abbago
Chicago
Yvolume
Lucas Gy
Washington
Orleans
Arthur
Judge Lapham
New York
Cornall
Dent Conkling
Senate
Conuksing
Watbax
Ariinr
Lincoln
Gon
Roscow Conkling
Kny
Washington Telegram
Provident Arts Link
Windom
Alao Adoruny
Mace Veugh
Windemtag
Uitaeelfade
Tor Guited
Minnekota
Miscellaneous Gleanings From A Chaotic Dispatch
The itemized note outlines a Mexico drainage contract bid of 9 million dollars by the federal government, a Montreal area college fire causing 300,000 in damage and 300 students in attendance, alleged withholding of a statement by Dr. Boynton about an autopsy, a murder in Rio Chico of Thomas Carrall and wife by their Mexican servant Hobbery, and a string of cryptic references to political plots, informants, and rewards connected to British and American authorities, with a blurred account of a concealed pamphlet publication and a prior unidentified informant’s disappearance.
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City of
Mexico
St. Therces
Montreal
Boynton
Gurfield
Link
Corkhil
New York Herat
Jineau
United States
Tin
Dritieh
Telfer HW
Foye
Philadelpia
Inform Milelites
O'Donovan Stowma
New York
Liverpool
United Atizen
Philadelphia
Foreign News From Prayers of Orol and Europe Riot
Diphtheria ravages Prayvines of Orol Hansin with 77 percent mortality in caves. Tribunals discuss Lord appointed Lama Commissioners while tenants refrain from appeals. A landlord Singham killed by a man in fool’s clothing. a unaffordable assault wounded. Military College Moscow students held for nihilism. arrests in St Petersburg and Leedy. Kings of Spain and Portugal stir mutual esteem as Governor General appointed for Cabe. French troops occupy Tuts amid police clash near Adhoury and Wheelewye.
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Orol
Hansin
Fala
Parnell
Tria
Singham
Military College of
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Leon
Treland
England
Barthard
O'Connell
Larnell
Bryant
Don
Wexford
Ireland
Parnell Davolid
Gladstona
Preudergast
Cabe
Wanee
Tuts
Acrick
Tally Mt
Prohibition and Veil Rules Stir Constantinople Debates
A fragment discusses laws and social norms affecting women under Purley style codes. It notes bans on veils in public, barred entry to markets and shops, restricted street interaction, and penalties under criminal law. The piece contrasts Ottoman practices with broader calls for reform.
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Enehad
Purley
Ministry of Polie
Constantinople
Fay
Carle
Werner
Tait
Late 19th Century News Fragments Highlight Expenditures and Conflicts
The Postoficia Department figures show expenditures of 640,251,736 and receipts 90,746,307 with a 2,466,449 deficiency, improving from last year's 62,766 deficit. Horse Foxhell won the Cosarepiteh Stakes at Newmarket, while other reports mention political upheavals, military moves, and election notes across cities, including Ohio and Iowa, with varying voter turnouts and majorities.
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Postofica Department
Jimi Keene
Foxhell
Newmarket
Tumis
Lurde Palace
Gatotfa
Vritivh
Abeleianen
Portugese
Fae Disk
Garniel
Bettar Treit Cien
Garnet Wolkely
Engteh
Eindlaad
Bussin de
Solin Mahon & Bons
Lynn
Boston
New York
Washington Butcher's Sons
Whole Life
Taving Headquaarters
Chicago
Inez Winter
Jing Ap
United States
Wheeling
Sitras Bull
Buffaly
Pluto J. Rosenheiner
Kewas- Idan
Berghara
Goyanor
Towa
Republican Kinfa Convention in New York City Opens
The New York Republican Kinfa Convention meets at the Academy of Magic in New York City with about 4000 attendees. Horn Thome C. Plath calls the session to order, Frank Hiscock serves as temporary Chairman, and Warner Miller is nominated for Bondtor by a large majority. The platform endorses tariff reduction tied to protection of American industry and calls for civil service reform and the prosecution of government wrongdoers. The convention also nominates officers including Joseph Carry as Secretary and others for key posts.
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New York
Chant MM. Popow
Joseph Carry
Steleytra Davenport
Gamptralior
Tescho We
Garfeld
Carnell Pty Aeventh
Canalyues
Oight
Marsichusetts Democratic Convention
Worcester
Charles P. Thompson
Jdamen TL Ju Lvton
MT Danehoo
Maryland
Grubedge
Theney
Congress
Minnesota
St. Paul
Gon
W. Jolson
DP. Varnim
Rudolph Lehmicke
Session turmoil as Senate parties clash over organization
A chaotic Senate session unfolds with Democratic and Republican factions arguing over governance and committee control. Key figures like Bayard Pendleton and Anthony are discussed as the party lines harden, while oath and credentials procedures trigger further contention.
Farmers Alliance Meeting Reports Growth and Strategy
The National Farmers Alliance met at Terhsey Trail Chicape on Oct 6 7 with delegates from Illinois Michigan Minnesota New York Nebraska Wisconsin Missouri Indiana Kansas and others. Officers and a broadened program were discussed including independence from two major parties, state alliances, a national lecturer, changes to the constitution and a call for fair taxation and rail regulation.
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Yeur Alvance
Tershey Trail
Chicape
Detegatek
Thinois
Halwich Michigan
Tews
Minnesota
Kousne
Neiragha
Wiecorivin
New York
Nebraska
Lowe
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missouri
Indiana
Fowler
Milhelland
Kansas
Williams
Laws
Des Moince
Anderson
Congress
Wisconsin State Alliance
Wood
Tlinsis
Allience
Norton
Kido
My. Wood
Tilingly
Tarners
Carld
Williamus
Worthy
Toot
Sebsacka
Draka
Kraska Dermerd
Tiwar
Al-Iance
Ailimnes
Alfinnea
Onteiders Can Deel Talk and Vote. “the Committee On Jicsohons Uen
Whennas
Marners
Otters
Kabel Lick
Kelish
Chile
Kervigen
Tiank
Erite
Vigoratte
Gyeenelne
Seth
Fae Gd
Rinize
Transacion Toker
Persie
Santie
Secretaries Letter Accounting to Enter Cabinet
Secretary Blaine offers his acceptance in a lengthy letter to Secretary Fass, praising Garfield and endorsing a political partnership. The letter discusses timing, loyalty, and the belief that Garfield’s administration should succeed through strong leadership and public support, with personal friendship underscoring the professional commitment.
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Philadelphia Press
Blaine
State Department
Dent Garfield
Wasassaroy
D. C
Drsn Ganreny
Camis
Ely Timavy
G. Faas
Quill Pens and Penmaking Methods in Early Markets
An old advertisement describes quill pens and their makers, noting preferred quill sources from Russia and Germany, tool details for shaping pens, and the durability of swan and goose quills. It discusses demand, pricing, and how the craft wanes as modern pens grow common. markets section appears with scattered commodity pricing and trade notes.
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Morning P
Philadelphia
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