17 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
Newport Daily News
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1880
Page
1
Washington reports adjournment as lawmakers face stalled sundry civil appropritions, with debates over paper protections and public funding. Delegations plan travel while extra sessions loom unlikely. a tentative mood shows power dynamics shifting as members return home.
Details recount a bold assault on a railroad line as a gang attempted to derail a train along the Talend Valley route. Police, following a tip and hidden camps in the mountains, arrested two suspects. Kinver briefly escaped before being recaptured and taken into custody for trial.
The report notes the death of William Hind, a notable resident, as a focus of concern. Details indicate official scrutiny and a connection to local affairs, with no graphic description. The passage also mentions a committee ruling regarding an unnamed Bradiaagh figure and oath practices, framed within a broader legal context.
The text portrays Ho as starting life in humble conditions and rising as a notable employer and wealth accumulator. It highlights his charitable giving to worthy causes and support for workers, while noting a paradox in his moral stance and intimate associations with influential figures and public esteem.
Reports from Adaena describe a severe waterborne illness causing dysentery like symptoms among over 1000 people, young and old. As authorities report the contamination likely tied to the Bel Beavers North Ada railroad service, many are bedridden and authorities rush to contain the spread while water supplies remain under inspection.
A chaotic demonstration emerged after President Garfield’s shooting with crowds gathered on M Street and near the Capitol. General Carlick and Attorney General Devens praised the security response as capable while Republican leaders attended, but the mob’s mood remained unsettled and the public feared further danger. Estimates of the crowd size and ongoing political tension circulated amid a strained national atmosphere.
Fragmentary report describes the Stonington and Narragansett collision near New England waters. Passengers, crew, and lifeboat issues spark questions of fault while authorities investigate who bore responsibility for lifesaving equipment and safety inspections.
A fragmented speech in Congress by General Garfield is recalled in a long tirade likening the current crisis to the American Revolution. He cites Lord Palmerston and Benedict Arnold as traitors and argues for steadfast Union unity against rebellion during three years of war.
Resumed singing at a camp led by Col. Jones Mica in Laadyilo vaya. The dispatch notes all is quiet and the strike is over. Cocoa is expected to produce as much as before.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Indiana Republicans meet in Terre Haute with delegates arriving to nominate a strong ticket. Party reacts to Cornelius Onellold candidacy with hopes of unity and a robust slate for the fall campaign.
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