Washington Monument Completed and Treaty Debates
National news notes the completion of the Washington Monument with a birthday celebration plan, plus a Supreme Court ruling on Chew Seong v United States regarding Chinese laborer reentry under restrictive acts. It also covers treaty prospects, Cuban sugar duties, a proposed electric opening for New Orleans exposition, and political maneuvers in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
California
Chew Seong
Chew Heong
China
He Wan
Honolulu
San Francisco
Custom House
United States Circuit Court
Justice Field
Sawyer
United State
Chincas
Harlan
Justices Field
果 Tho uble Ahead in Dakota Riot Over County Seat
In Spink county redfield ashton and frankfort contested the county seat after a disputed 1880 vote. A records move to Redfield spurred armed threats, a millbank judge ordered retention in Redfield, troops authorized, and double guards patrol Ashton and Redfield amid fears of arson and disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M County
RepMery
D. T
Redfield
Ashton
Frankfort
Spink
Pierea
Terry
Horrible Affair Kills Miners in Shamokin Coal Shaft
A severe explosion at the Henry Clay shaft near Shamokin injures and kills several miners. Richard Tucker, Pete Kable, Jon Duzman, Jonathan Fox, Williams, and another worker are reported missing or dead. Williams survived severely burned. rescue attempts continue amid gas and fire risk. Operators J Langdon & Co. of Elmira, NY face investigations as families mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Mus Braa Mouix
Menry Clay
Yestering
Mips
Richard Tucker
Fete Kable
Jon. Duzman
Jonathan Fox
Williams
Duzman
Kable
J. Langdon & Co
Elmira
N.Y
Treaty With Spain Highlights Duty Provisions and Ratification
The Times prints a seven column Madrid cable detailing the Spain United States treaty in force seven years. Free duties apply to horses coffee sugars under No 16 Dutch standard and gold silver coins. Duties imposed on cigars cigarettes beer fresh meat bacon fruits grain rice flour and other cereals with various ad valorem rates. Spain will admit US goods to Porto Rico and Cuba and vice versa. Minister John W Foster signed November 16. ratification urged. Cigarmakers protest the reduction in cigar import tax. Wade Hampton reelected United States Senator by Legislatures. three Beaufort County colored representatives and two colored senators oppose Whipper.
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Industrias
Cubs
Porto Mico
Ratifica Gian Brasa
Senate
Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Spanish West Indies
United States
Ilfe
Ihia
Rethur
New Orleans
Washinton
New Orleans Exposition
Washington
New York
Dec
The
Times
Madrid
Spain
John Foster
Porto Rico
Cuba
John W. Foster
Births and deaths ripple through small Tennessee town
In Guarrayocas Tennessee on December 10 a local woman previously married to Leja Blatr gave birth to a girl named Baye Ania. Three of her children from a prior union are reported dying, while the newborn is described as in good health. The same evening another birth occurred as the family welcomed a baby boy. A note mentions six children born to a nearby resident over the years, reflecting a pattern of large families in this era.
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Sreui
Guarrayocas
Tenn
Dee
Baye Ania
Wallug
Ler
Jess
Two Steamships Go Down as Storm Rages at Sea
From London dated December 5 a large steamer sank off Holyhead with no survivors found among the crew of about twenty. A second vessel wrecked off North Cornwall with all twenty aboard drowned amid a severe gale continuing along the west coast.
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OTHE
Lospon
Hollyhead
Pant
Uece
Ledratin
Mesars
Bennett
Mackey
Cuba
Germany
Tisunderstood
Dongola
Dee. v
Khartoum
Gordon
Shendy
Lonpox
British Isles
United States
Canada
Australia
Eloxnon
Dudley
Mate Stephens
Bey Perieer
Rome
American College
Bencin
Congo
Niger River
Kasson
Sanford
France
Portugal
Banana Point
Congo River
Vienna
Dev
Lennon
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Earl Granville
Ferry
China
Six Die in Fire at Trenton Mining Village in Pennsylvania
A small mining hamlet near Mahanoy City Schuylkill County Pennsylvania woke to a February dawn blaze that tore through wooden houses. Miner Frank Farrell saved his seven year old son by tossing him to rescuers before the home collapsed burying six family members. The victims named include Farrells aged forty thirty nine fifteen ten and four and boarder James Fitzgerald twenty five. Authorities suspect a cigarette or tobacco fault started the blaze while the father slept.
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Trenton
Mahanoy City
Schuylkill County
Frank Farrell
Farrell
Amy Farrell
Walter Farrel
Thomas Farrell
James Fitzgerald
Case Plow Company assigns debts in Racine
The J. J. Case Plow Company of Racine announces an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Charles L. Lee amid attachments by foreign and home creditors. Assets valued around 24000 to 80000 with total liabilities estimated up to 750000. Debts include wages and small secured notes. no broad preferences claimed.
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Case Plow Company
Racine
Wic
New York
J. J. Case Plow Company
Charles L. Lee
Case
Lee
Lee Wise
du Bot
Yous
Bec
Opdyked Co
Aml
Walk Street
Aiawnedal Alii Phe Fir
Amals
Syracesk
N. Y
Bec. 1
Wilkinson & Co
Alfred and
Jartuan Wilkinson
Murdered traveler Baird robbed near Golden City BC
A commercial traveler named Baird was killed and robbed of 34,500 near Golden City British Columbia. Eddy Hammond & Co. offers 1,000 dollars for the capture of Vie Rauer as pursuit broadens with many in pursuit.
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St. Paul
Minn
Evening Dispatch
Missoulah
Mf T
Golden City
British Columbia
Baird
Eddy, Hammond & Co
Vie Rau Rer
His Fourth Respite Reprieve For Harrigan In 1881 Shooting
The Governor reprieves Jeremiah Harrigan for three years from Friday, extending the fourth respite on the case. Harrigan was sentenced to hang for shooting Dennis Shea on September 3, 1881. The delay preserves a long legal odyssey as authorities reassess the case amid ongoing proceedings and related arraignments.
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Del
Jeremiah Harrigan
Uest
Harrigan
Dennis Shea
Minor news items roundup from week ending December 11
A compilation notes varied items including Home Rubber Works at Trenton New Jersey. Chicago November death rate 16.8 per thousand. arrests in Logansport Indiana for bunko steering. deaths of Dr Henry A Martin in Boston Highlands and Judge Chauncey L Higheo in Illinois. snow at Bakersfield California. communications on Congress reporting in Washington. canal and railway developments. natural gas and salt water drilling in Findlay Ohio. the London Telegraph buying land for paper pulp in New Orleans shipment. diverse obituaries and local notices from Dubuque to Chicago. several financial and railroad updates. and scattered legal and business changes across states and cities.
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Trenton
N. J
Chicago
A. M. Chord
Logansport
Ind
Henry A. Martin
Boston Highlands
Bakersfield
Cal
Matthew Arnold
America
Weat
Routh
Chauncey L. Higheo
Appellate Court
Tillnots Dietriet
Pi Noid
Oscar K. Harris
Washington
Congress
Wisconsin Central Road
St. Paul & Virluth
St Paul
Findlay
London Telegrat
Cpt
Jave Desert
Pacific Coast
Tas Queen
New Orleans
Iver Pool
H. W. Sanford
Dubuque
Bhorburne
N. C
California
George C. Perking
Aaron A. Sargent
John P. Jones
Nevada
J. W. Mackey
Stratton & Stenn
New York
de Lersepe
Toornburg
Schuits
Aknitaann
Herbert Bismarck
Yonkers
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Washington Monument
Wregard
Washington's Monument
Washigton
Thomas Jincsin Casey
U.S. A
Davis
Bernard K. Green
P. H. McLaughlin
United Stas
George Washington
Vte
Washington Monument Association
John Marshall
James Madison
Bamiet
Masonic
Church
Clvic
Robert C. Winthrop
Massachusetts
Hound of Representatives
L. Casey
United States Corps of Ep
Wasumoron
House
Merfoan Peaston
Wasianetos
House Committee On Appropriations
Commissioner of Pensions
Mrrcuyte
Buckner
Cox
Harolds
Sr. Ella
Greely
Ne. Beach
Robinson
Dakota
Harrison
Arkansas
Sherman
Lafayette
Hiddieberger
Hugh McCulloch
Treasury
Mississippi
Veet
Ita
Cenaus Brea Eteres Alco
Vanderbilt
Grant
Grant & Ward
Willan H. Vanderbilt
General U. S. Grant
Supreme Court
Wade Hampon
Columpus
Legislawre
Wade Hampton
Beaufort County
Saigls
Baufort
Berkeley
Ses
Boudac
Pennsylvania
Reuben Kt. Sprigger
Cincinnati
Reuben K. Springer
Hull
Exposition
College of Music
Springer
Cathedral
Vennor
Montresy
Can
Musxxaoy, Mich
Mann” Mandelbaum
Hasuurox
Earn Manielbaug
Ee Conta Te Olney
Eonault
Fenn R. Butler
Boston
Moray
Plummer
Boner & Co
Silk Manufactur
Yonkera
Joseph Raeside
Chi
Hoyne
Rogland
Omaha
Hawley & Tapgmorthy
Jason
Nir
Latitte
BL le
Swan Lake
Presbyterian Church
Cauldwell
Cleveland
IL. W. Sanford
Sidney D. Sanford
Sherburne
Bayard
Albany
Roach
Philadelphia
Osamu
Arthur
H. Goldschmidt & Co. Dry-Goode Dealers
Hartford
Cheboy Mich
Jamunda
Dominion
Pierre Prefaux
Pittsburgh
James A. Froude
B. F. Butler
Butler
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Baltimore Company
Pittsburgh & Connellsville
Prairie du On
Phillips Ming
King, Mich
Chicago ‘St. Paul
Sinots Bate Horticultural Saciety
Seasion
Champers
Winneaday
Ohn M. Pearson
Neal
Willson
Wratnassey
Thorold
Tolman
Conro & Co
Fiona Wit
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