Opening Scenes at the Forty-Eighth Congress
Reports from Washington describe a crowded Capitol opening with bright skies and many visitors, especially women. Decorations honored leaders Logan Blair Wilson Manderson and a lavish display for Speaker designations. the House and Senate began business with swearing in and contested-seat discussions.
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Public works and river improvements funding note
The record shows increases in public work estimates for river and harbor projects including eight million twenty five thousand six hundred for river and harbor improvements. It also lists seventeen thousand five hundred for Mississippi River south pass surveys and three thousand for Columbia River gauging.
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O'Donnell Sentenced to Hang for Irish Informer Murder
O'Donnell was found guilty on a Saturday night and faces execution on December 17. He cried out in court, then shouted pro Irish slogans as officers escorted him from the courtroom. Rumors of acquittal proved false, with guards pledged to prevent escape at Newgate. In Carriage Dec 3 a massive fire at the Farwell Building on Market Street injured two women, Kitty Hilvert and Frances Fairweather, who perished, while seven others were rescued. damage estimated at 200000 dollars and the cause unknown.
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Violent Catholic Mob Riots In Wexford Town
A Sunday attack in Wexford saw a Catholic mob enter the theater during services, burn Bibles and hymn books, assault Protestants, and terrorize the town. A Protestant was dragged toward the harbor to drown, others fled to the police barracks, and churches and homes were damaged. Ladies were assaulted as mobs chanted God Save Ireland. police remained confined. Victims seek compensation.
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Silver Mine Found Near Boyd Wisconsin
Silver excitement grips Eau Duarne as William Newell uncovers a valuable silver ore deposit thirty five miles from the city. He secures land around the find and leading capitalists discuss forming the Eau Claire Silver Company with strong backing. Professors Miller Newson Woodburn of St Paul Eau Claire vouch for extraordinary richness.
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Tragedy on Barton Street Ends in Fatal Beating
Adam Schneider a fifty four year old laborer on Barton street attacked his wife after a quarrel over work. He struck her with a wagon spoke crushing her skull then turned on his daughter May age nineteen who intervened. Both women died soon after at the hospital. Schneider has prior arrests for wife beating and has been out of work for weeks.
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Terrible Accusation Shocks New York Court
Eliza Judson, mother of three burned children, appeared in court to pursue a support suit against John Schreyer, a wealthy broker. The judge halted the case upon learning of the deaths. Judson claimed Schreyer set the fire and ordered the children harmed, prompting a full investigation into the charges.
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Public Reaction Split on President Arthur's Annual Message
Across U S cities leading papers issue cautious praise and pointed critique of President Arthur. Editors applaud brevity and businesslike tone while debating polygamy stance and Utah governance with varying calls for tariff shifts and fiscal policy.
Charles Freeman Acquitted Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict
The Pocasset case ends with Charles S. Freeman found not guilty by reason of insanity after a trial at a special supreme court term. Medical testimony was uncontradicted, and the judge advised the jury to acquit. Freeman was committed to the state lunatic hospital, with a movement underway to seek his release. Additionally a Missouri shooting incident is noted with medical details on wounds and recovery.
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Patti Refuses 15000 A Night Offer From Abbey
In operatic news Patti, the diva, rejects Henry Abbeys bid of 15000 per night to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House, stating she will not leave Mapleson under any circumstances. Mapleson calls the offer villainous as negotiations unfold amid renewed contract tensions. Ottawa notes a January 1 opening of 4,000,000 acres of Southern reserves for homesteads and pre emptions with Regina town site land auctioned in April at five dollars per acre.
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Chicago Journal Burned Out In Center City Blaze
A fire on the top floor of the Chicago Evening Journal building began at 8 30 Saturday night and burned for three hours gutting the structure. Owner Mrs Charres L Wilson. Journal Company damages set at 50 000 and Jef Frey’s loss at 75 000. Some 50000 residents gathered and hindered firefighters. The Journal will be issued today as usual.
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Minor News Items From Across the Era
A digest of scattered items notes Alderman Meagher’s Dublin mayoralty win, a Winnebago cash disbursement in Wisconsin, sudden Terra Haute death, cable policy moves in New York, Montreal fruit concerns, and a Nebraska arrest. Also reports births with extras, a costly New York Masonic temple fire, land deals, Indian Territory rights, and coastal rail news alongside accidents, crime, and various civic events.
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