Court splits vast land tract between candidates
In a Lowi congressional bid dispute, a judge orders 789000 acres divided between rivals, with commissioners named to enact partition. A separate case involves a New Orleans citizen challenging a pictorial weekly publisher who faced contempt jail for resuming refusals. An appeal to the supreme court favored the publisher, while Judge Fenner notes a general ban on newspaper publications.
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Towa
St. Paul
Sioux City
Chicago
Milwaukee and
Ruadg
Love
New Orleans
Asessding Aim
Tadge Righter
Supreme Coudi
Fenner
Hoccurt
Buylsch
America Ld
Mes
Tariff Commission bill advances to signatures in senate
The tariff commission bill moves from house to senate for signatures. It plans to appoint nine commissioners, with New York City importer Ariharl4 prominent yet challenged by influence. The president is distracted by social duties, risking cabinet involvement in selection of commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
New York City
Fearne
Yae
Pardon for Fitz John Porter Leaves Mixed Prospects
The president pardoned Fitz John Porter ending his continuing sentence relief from the 1508 ban on holding office. Friends in New Jersey and elsewhere debate whether the pardon justifies renewed political prospects, while Congress faces no obligation to restore him and the president cannot nominate him for army positions due to age.
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Fitz John Porter
Porter
United States
New Jersey
Congress
Ney Mixy
McClellan
Lord Cavendish Assassination Stuns Ireland Visit
Lord Fredsick Cavendish, newly appointed secretary for Ireland, was assassinated in Dublin on Saturday while walking with Burke. Four assailants stabbed them to death, prompting global condemnation and calls to hold all who aided or approved the act accountable in the world’s annals for this brutal, deliberate crime. Cavendish, a mild liberal described as colorless, had just arrived in Ireland as an ambassador of peace and conciliation for long standing English Irish disputes. The incident raises questions about its outcome and political repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredsick Cavespd
Ireland
Forster
Burke
Dublin
Dirka
Lord Cavendish
Mr. Bright
Engheh
Trish
Equestrian Statue Plan for Shaw Row in Boston
Latent Weber notes a planned equestrian statue of Colonel Robert B. Shaw, leader of the first Negro regiment, to be erected in a Boston parade ground. The piece also mentions various wartime and political notes, market prices, and travels, reflecting a mosaic of news items.
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Robert B. Shaw
Boston
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Haverty
Ireland
Scotland
London
United States
Atlantic
Henry Weld
Philadelphia
Burra O
Alroady
North Platte
Neb
Cleveland
Grardfather
Parnell
New York
Kumainiam
House of Commons
Glatetone
Society of the Army of the Leonemee
St. Louis
Suermus
Chicago
Bishop Fallows
Fletcher
Arthur
Grant
McClellan
Samuel J. Tilden
Shaw
Accidents and Fires Cause Wide-Range Damage Across Towns
A Mendon business block valued at 20000 burned Wednesday night. In Cleveland a wage dispute locked 4500 mill workers. Pillsbury’s Minnesota mill loss of 63000 swept away by a flood. A prominent Boston lawyer Swestson dead after a nomination for governor. A three-story warehouse fire in Alton and structural damage at Warrenton college. Lake Shore train wreck at Huron left 83000 loss with crews escaping. A Eau Claire draw spark caused a large fire on the west side. A glass kerosene blaze wiped out a major portion of a city block. Jacon Borvey in Gwien warned by temperance groups. dynamite destroyed a building after midnight.
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Mendon
Mich
Cleveland Reiling Mill Company
Minnesota
Lbat
Pillsbury, Chane & Co
Brainerd
Ee Hox
Tuzopory H. Swestson
Boeton
Democrata
Marzachuweit
Acycnoxe
Alton
Til
Werleyan College
Warrenton
Lake Shore
Huron
Eau Claire
Winn
West Side
Jacon Borvey
Gwien
Ind
Cablegram fink ex-major of Vienna linked to Ring theater fire
A fragmented report ties an ex major of Vienna to neglect in the Ring theater fire. A farmer near Pilot Rock Arkansas, nearby, is mentioned in a separate cryptic note. British authorities offer a large reward for information leading to convictions around Cavendish and Burke. Dublin arrivals and police actions dominate the narrative.
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Cavendish
Burke
Queenstown
America
England
Ireland
Tullv Envas
Dublin
Engleod
Thiblio
Chester
Hollyhead
Prinuner
Caasnes Mooxx
United States
Maynooth
Hasmarka
Jaca
Gronce
Otto Taaveryan
Turbulent Irish politics and Cavendish murder aftermath
Reports detail political reshuffles in Ireland with offers and refusals for the chief secretaryship, plus Hamilton taking Burke duties for six months. Remains of Lord Cavendish are moved by gun carriage to a steamer, escorted by dragoons, as inquiries into the murder unfold. Public sentiment across Ireland expresses horror and indignation while observers note counterclaims about witnesses and depictions of the attack.
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Ireland
Rawick Jt Ia
Nder
Haz Beer
Blake
Forster
Hamilton
Adteiralts
Burke
Lord Cavendin
Dublic
Fair Spencer
Charles Dilke
Gunpsross
Mane
Lori Cavendish
Mr. Burge
bram-Htler
Maxe
Fry
Magee
Teachine
Hae
Lord Cavendish
Teia
Bowyer
Intter
Araxi Bey
Germany
Austria
Italy
Atrich Instructiona
Exyplixn
Turmoil in Early Crime and Scandal Reported Across Cities
A string of isolated incidents details crimes and investigations from Deeded Michigan to New Orleans. Arrests include Reverend F. Dave for arson, illicit stills found near Erie and Whion City, and a jeweler’s arrest over stolen gems. Reports mention burglaries in St Bernard Parish, a preduel pistol dispute involving Senator Bayard’s residence, and various police actions along the Mississippi River. The era’s graft and sensational crime spread across several jurisdictions as officials push preventive measures.
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F. Dave
Mich
Senator Bayard
Wilmington del
Pricof
Erie
Whion City
Exes
Richard Stenrod
Espin Watch Company
New York
Youung
Don
Undino
Poplar Creek
Bloptana
Migvoori
Aflitira
Arctic expedition funds and political shifts in 1881 Capital events
Acpite funding of 150000 for another arctic expedition. Senator Blair discloses 100000 Shi nx value in Peruvian company probe. Wisconsin’s Braca proposes appointing Filx John Porter as army colonel. Barry Mason urges presidential pardon matter before cabinet. Evnechek, Chicago harbor improvements chief, named district of Columbia commissioner to replace the deceased Swiring. Senate confirms nominees H. C. Miller to Guayaquil consulate, F. W. Oakley as western Wisconsin U S marshal, P. St. Garrett as Nevada marshal. New postmasters named at Cenena Park Illinois and Clark Iowa. vacancies listed at Leighton and Irvington. Special mail service Gray to Manning, Iowa to end May 9. Captain Payne heads toward Indian Territory with a thirsty wagon train.
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Blair
Braca
Wisconsin
Filx John Porter
Barry
Mason
Mason Th. Evnechek
Chicago
Arthur
District of Columbia
Maj. Swiring
Senate
H. C. Miller
Minnesota
U.S
Wallace
George Leigh
Leighton
Indian Territory
Parson's Conflicting Ventures and Capitol News
The article describes Parson’s land seizures and a barbed wire fence project in 400000 acres in Indian territory, a New York palior aid, and a custody dispute over Mrs Scoville with John Guiteau cited. It covers debates over a presidential residence bill, Garfied relics in the rotunda, and a Georgian congressman’s accident with 2000 visitors expressing concern. It notes the education bill proposing 10 million for distribution, focusing on southern allocation and nonsectarian schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gxorcs Scovinie
Chicaze
New York
John We. Guileau
Scoville
W. Guiteau
United States
Wis
Morrill
Equal
Garreld
H.C. Spencer
A. Sarah A. Spencer
Washington
A. H
Walah
Stephens
Hin
Sagan
Committee On Education and Labor
Secretary of the Interior
Market Notes From Milweuves May Prices And Shipments
Milweuves Market Minnavatse May 15 reports flour and provisions with mixed demand. Prices quoted for various grain and feed items include wheat 11,057 shipments and barley 1,800. delivery months and seller terms noted with several obscurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnavatse
Adler
Ls Adler
Maur
Chicago Market Prices Mixed in Unclear Ledger Report
Market notes show varied prices across commodities with some steadiness and several declines. Butter and eggs hold near steady. pork remains active and firm with cash sales quoted. beef, poultry, and bulk meats show modest gains or steady levels amid overall uncertain trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoller
Chicago
Aeller
Veller Angus
Menace of Nervous Debility Linked to Digestion
A 1978 note cites Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a tonic to restore vigor by aiding digestion and blood nutrition. It warns ordinary tonics only calm nerves temporarily, while bitters address underlying stomach and assimilation issues to improve vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Hostetter
Lion Fameliong
Repression of Crime in Ireland Bill Debated in Commons
In Loxpoy May 13 Harcourt introduced a bill to repress crime in Ireland. It proposes special three judge tribunals with no jury for certain cases, powers to search premises, arrest suspects at night, and arrest foreign emissaries. It targets secret societies and seditious papers, with summary handling of aggravated assaults and a revived alien act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt, Home Aecresary
Tresland
Harcourt
Ireland
Treland
Ageret Socilies
Thoes
Supreme Court
Fugland
O'Donavan Rosia
Heutenacht
Outrage Bill to Be Proclaimed in Districts Under Act
The bill grants extraordinary powers to courts and officials with three year limit. Outrages will be dealt with summarily by two stipendiary magistrates and the governor or lord lieutenant may proclaim districts. Home Secretary says the bill is extraordinary but necessary to meet extraordinary circumstances. Government seeks to prevent innocent suffering and promises a future measure on rent arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligutenent
Jeweled garters and fashion caprices in New York
A remark on jeweled garters as a fashion craze in New York highlights elaborate pairs priced up to 1200 dollars, with common luxurious versions at 100 to 240 dollars. The note cites Lemorrot’s Monthly and adds anecdotes on fashionable mothers, wedding gifts, and ornate ornaments. It also mentions trivial quips about phosphorus for daughters, a joke about breaking into an old man’s house, and an advertisement line about St Jacob Oil from a Georgia paper.
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New York
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Flarshfield
Marshfield
Ann
Kuucwoon
Lowi
Wesk
Weber
Parsons
de Lune
Wichita
Chicago Market
Jones
Jelmal
Dillon
Compions
Jeyrelod
Rufus K. Wireman
Columbus (Ga
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