Changing the Time to the New Standard Time
Railroads across the United States adopt the new Central standard time nine minutes thirty-two seconds slower than Chicago time. In New York crowds witness the electric clock drop the noon beat as stations and ferries adjust. Telegraph and telegraph companies expect reduced errors with the unified time system.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Michigan Central
Springfield
Decatur
Tuckford
Fort Wayne
Elkhart
Thalanapolis
Ind
Des Moines
New York
Western Union
Broadway
W. F. Allen
Beste James Trambler
Western Union Time Service
Washington
Snl
Allegheny
United States
North River
Greenwich
Standard
Boston
St. John
Windibali
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Justice Varlsu Rules on Civil Rights Opinion
In Harlan on Civil Rights, Justice Varlsu of the Supreme Court issues a dissenting view on a civil rights case. He argues the opinion rests on narrow textual readings of constitutional provisions and emphasizes liberty and fundamental rights of American citizenship against attempts to limit them. He warns Congress may act to protect these rights and question protection of slavery within constitutional interpretation.
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Wasiasgrox
Justice Varlsu
Suprema Court
Meg
Oasis
Congress
Iron Trade Leaders Say No Real Scare Amid Slump
New York experts of the iron industry claim there is nothing in the scare as mills cut output and iron prices falter. They foresee no boom next year, with demand matching supply and some furnaces in Pennsylvania New York Georgia Alabama Michigan switching fuels this month.
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New York
Pune
Umny Fur
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Alabama
Michigan
Ohio
West Virginia
Tennessee
Suit sueing Quicksilver Mining for 20 million dollars
A suit involving 20 million dollars was started by the widow and heirs of John Bowie Gray against Quicksilver Mining Company at New Almada Gabiray. The action cites alleged fraudulent administration of the property by Hebert Walker former Secretary of the Treasury and partner of the deceased.
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San Frégoisco
John Bowie Gray
Quicksilver Mining Company
New Almada
Gab
Iray
New York
Hebert Walker
Tre Guy
Gray
Reckoning. Minwatien Nov 21 loss and sales report
The Sentinel prints a tabulated statement covering losses and property figures from November 21 sales. It notes a total loss of several vessels and tonnage details, with partial figures indicating eight thousand tons and several smaller consignments, leaving the rest unclear.
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Minwatien
Wits
the Sentnel
Two British steamers go down in North Sea
London Nov. 1 British steamers Condor and Hymethus lost in a North Sea gale off Woliani after leaving Liverpool. Forty aboard. thirty survived to reach shore, others perished. Condor valued at £80,000. cargo large. Hymethus wrecked. eight crew reached land. Involved vessel sunk with eighteen aboard. New Orleans dispatch reports S. Parisot destroyed by fire at Bullitt Bayou near Nateboz with 58 deck passengers aboard and heavy losses. origin unknown. insurers.
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North Sea
Loxnox
Condor
Hymethus
Liverpool
Woliani
Mendon
Helland
Conedor
Jad
Land
New Orleans
Bullitt'y Bayou
Nateboz
Vicksburg
Howards
Louisville
St. Louis
Massacre in Egypt and Suakin siege reports emerge
Dispatches recount a large force under Hilidabh Consul at Toka Sint rebel attack on native troops, with British coast guards and Egyptian garrison at Suakin under pressure. Accounts describe heavy losses, desertion by Turks and Greeks, a council planning reinforcement, and British gunboat Kaurer ordered to Suakin for relief.
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Toka Sint
Jeddah
Moncrief
Suakin
Soudan
Lts
Toree
Erithah Hicks Pashan
Cato
Snaklin
Khedive
Fursakiy
Baallig Uren
Gorgenuy
Suakim
Musgowah
Massaowah
Kaurer
Aden
Birth Tax Report Shows National Collection Costs
The Treasury auditor reports 1862 to 1863 tax collection totals of 17,622,543 dollars with 4,092,708 dollars in collection costs. State by state data reveal large variations in cost per dollar collected, from Georgia and Alabama at one dollar per four to five dollars, to South Carolina at one to eighty three, and the national average at one dollar per every thirty four dollars collected, with thirty seven agents spending 127,394 dollars.
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Washinaton
the Treasury
Internal Revenue
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Nebraaks
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabam
Mississippi
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Porter Declared Not Guilty In Murder Trial
New York November 21 jury acquitted Willan Porter in the murder case of John Walshn Shaug Draper's sale warning October 16 led to Porter’s acquittal and discharge by Judge Davis. Boston November 20 Charles N. Dewey pleads guilty to forgery after absconding and arrest in San Francisco while fleeing to China.
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New Yoas
Willan Porter
John Walshn
Shaug
Draper
Porter
Davis
Dewey
Boston
Mass
Charles N. Dewey
Mopireal
San Francisco
China
Nighttime Vigilante Lynching in Old County Jail
In a nocturnal assault near Fowning a horseman spurred to the jail endpoint, then 150 masked vigilantes formed ambushes and stormed the jail. They abducted Neiling, tied him, and hanged him after coercing a confession amid a tense, fanfare-like scene. Ada Atkinson’s abduction linked to the motive. One suspect later confessed. mob justice drew global attention and a coroner’s verdict aligned with the facts.
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Coll Chisuls
Nelling
Nan
Atkinson
Neiling
Rendeeil
Nelling Kired
Ada Atkinson
Sue
Cass
Netling
Ile
Death of an Eminent Scientist in Lunpox
Charles Wilkin Biemens, noted scientist, engineer and electrician, died from rupture of the heart at age sixty three after a ten day decline. He had fallen ten days earlier and, despite rest, suddenly sank on Monday. The Society of Arts postponed its meeting in light of his death.
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Charles Wilkin Biemens
Council of the Society of Arts
Siemens
General Augustus C Dodge Dies at Burlington at 71
General Augustus C Dodge longtime Iowa settler and Burlington notable died Tuesday at four p.m. after a four day illness. He was Iowa’s first U.S. Senator and Buchanan era Minister to Spain. A candidate for Iowa Governor in 1859, he helped shape the state’s early history and was honored at the June semi centennial celebration as a former resident since half a century ago.
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Buutincros
Augustus C. Dodge
Iowa
Burlington
General Dodge
United States
Spain
Buchanan
Ar. Kirkwood
Valuable coal property sold to H C Fricks Co
Papers signed for transfer of Standard Coke Company property covering 2000 acres of coal and coke 125 houses and interests in Mount Pleasant Latrobe Railway Mount Pleasant Water Works and Pennsylvania Coke Crusher Company. Sale terms 800000.
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H.C. Fricks&Co
Standard Coke Company
Mount Pleasant’ & , Latrobe Railway
Mount Pleasant Water Works
Pennsylvania Coke Crusher Company
Storms, Floods Wreck Towns in Arkansas and Missouri
Melbourne Arkansas endured a cyclone causing deaths and extensive damage to the courthouse churches and homes. In Ogegeiy County floods and wind destroyed crops and timber, with several injuries and missing residents. In Memphis Missouri heavy rains and floods damaged infrastructure including Pogue's Run and bridges, pressuring relief efforts and reporting widespread property loss. The Mississippi River region faced rising water levels and multiple evacuations amid the storm.
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Arkansas
Mtagoars
Uthels
Tadlanapotia
Baresvi
R. Ark
Melbourne
Mohn Tinkle
Roy Hinkle
Willan Shedengold
Henry Wintkle
Cal UL
Noy
Evan
Ogegeiy
Miseseum
Karsas
Sarin
Ark
Riverside
Mebotd
Petky
Tvniott
Perret
Manistee Shipwreck Lost With All Hands After Storm
A Lake Superior steamer named Manistee, 100 feet by 25, 968 tons, sank in a severe Friday morning storm. Captain Jobin McKay and 24 others, including purser George M Seaton and first mate FLMM Killey, are believed lost. Wreck searchers, including Ontario at Port Huron, report no trace. theories suggest small-boat hope or shore drift, but Duluth agents cannot list all crew. Built in Cleveland, owned by Leopold & Austrian, Chicago, in 1872 and rebuilt later, the vessel's fate remains certain.
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Helleved
Lave Derislet
Die Bewndertig
Iubad
Flerpritat
Tgs
Maythen
Bentha
Perth
Ontario
Port Huron
Jobin McKaye
George M. Seaton
Flmm. Killey
Andy Mack
Larry Sault
Patrick Cullen
John Paine
Edward Bowden
Chamber
Duluth
Cleveland
Leopold & Austrian
Chicago
Lake Superior
McKay
Comptroller Knox Report Highlights Bank Deposits and Notes
Washington November 20 The Comptroller's report data comes from twenty four states showing 788 state banks and trust companies and 630 savings banks. Savings deposits total 1 024 856 787 dollars while state banks and trust companies hold 500 874 211 dollars. National bank deposits on October 2 1883 stood at 1 003 6 0 156. There are 719 private bankers in sixteen principal cities with 104 445 338 in deposits. In thirty four states 2 611 private bankers hold 181 270 757. The loss to holders of National bank notes from non redemption could be 1 to 13 percent over twenty years. The first issue peak of legal tender was 449 464 752 with 11 478 855 outstanding on November 1 1883. Death of a Heroic Young Woman at Lime Rock Lighthouse follows an accident.
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Washington
Union of Giants Wedding in Pittsburgh in 19th Century Pageant
A spectacle wedding in Pittsburgh joins Patrick William O'Brien and Christina Dantz, billed as America’s first giant couple. The ceremony at the German Evangelical Church drew mayoral and civic figures amid a massive crowd. The bride and groom stood fifteen feet three inches tall with a combined weight around five hundred pounds. A grand banquet, gifts, and coverage from multiple outlets followed, with a reception at the Hamilton House.
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Mamtertits
Pirrsyream Ia
Patrick William O' Brien
Trish Glint
Christina D. Dantz
Worth
Drak
Aimerica
Mao
2D. T. Marnain
Milhe
Goshen
Hamilton Howse Werd
Aids
Pilus
Judge Kelley Candidate for Speaker Nomination
Washington reports Judge Kelley of Pennsylvania a potential Republican caucus candidate for Speaker. The note suggests support for Kelley could end the Keiter candidacy and hinge on party leaders, with commentary on his independence and respect among peers. In New York, weekly Salutes total 203 across regions, with changes from prior weeks and regional shifts noted.
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Washington
Judge Kelley
Pennsylvania
Republican Caucus
Keiter
Kelley
Engineer Stops Runaway Locomotive Rescue at Night
In starlit November events, a Toledo Central and St Louis Road locomotive derailed into a runaway. The engineer leapt from the cab and boarded the rear of the fleeing engine to avert a collision with a loaded passenger train. Court notes report convict Michael Mooney found guilty of murdering his cellmate John Anderson.
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St. Louis
Toledo Central & St. Louis
Jorsey
Michael Mooney
John Anderson
Fisbo
MinOR News Items Week Ended Nov 22
A Chicago letter carrier delivered to the National Bank notes fewer than 1,462 letters. Christopher Hare's stable in Philadelphia housed twenty-nine horses. General Lewis Ruttner, prominent in early Virginia history, died in Charlestown aged eighty nine. Yale College reports funds inadequate, urging strict economy. New England railroads see kitlests amid year’s travel. The US won a land suit against Olin Shiney in Pittsburgh for 457 acres in Forest County. Mrs. J. M. Guiltith of Tulnegie left 250000 with 25000 to the Episcopal Clavel and Home for the Friendless. Illinois legislature appropriates 10100 for glass cases. Ellott pleads relief to state. Addison G. Rice of Buffalo, abolitionist, dies. Kempter of Chicago affected by wife’s death, leaps into a pier. Various crime notes from Chicago and surrounding areas. Rancher incidents and naval bond news, plus weather and other items from across the region.
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Chicago
National Banka
Philadelphia
Christopher Hare
Lewis Ruttner
Charlestown
Yale College
New England
United States
Olin Shiney
Pittsburgh
Forest County
J. M. Giiltith
Tulnegie
Episcopal Clavel
Hook Ol. Kempter
Fortieth
Michigan
Joseph
Cidenn
Sivan
Chicago W Northwestern Company
Burlington Kool
Fran
Jowel Aion
Sathler Milton
Napoleon Bonapara
Qld Guild
St. Talon
Cave Spring
Green County
Lin
Reynold Jackson
Dow Barbour
Ottawa
Globe
Pauline Rhondae
John Lessing
Lewuuie
Erie
New York
St. Touts
Lima
M. Friedlander & Co
San Francisco
Kansas
Hall
United States Secret Service
National Bank
George E. Spencer
Alabama
Austin
Nev
Brewster
Bas Heey
Aioe
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Adso
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Agestis
Deenture
Sprhggell
Whanelel
Hood
Knox
Newronr
the Union OF Giants
Patrick Wiliam O'Brion
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Chelaing Dunz
Sherman and Porter
SLA
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