Fever fears halt Shasta cargo at Chester wharves
A Chester mayor and health committee clash with the logwood ship Shasta over yellow fever risk. The Shasta, fumigated after carrying seven fever cases, seeks to discharge at Chester while the mayor warns the ship could be blown off with Gatling guns. Local authorities fear fever could spread through exposed cargo and quarantines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chentor
Cursien
Shasta
Chester
Forwood
Health Committee
Messrs. J. M. Sharpless & Co
Waterville
Sharpless
Batson
Philadelhia
Board of Health
Shasta Cargo Landing Question at Chester Quarantine
The Board of Health received a note from Shasta officials seeking permission to dock logwood cargo at the government wharf near the quarantine station, as Chester mayor barred landing. General Sickel referred the issue to Dr. Robinson for expert opinion, expected today. Meanwhile Reverend Walsh reports Memphis fugitives near six hundred needing Sisters' Hospital help for about a thousand dependent people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forwood
Batson
Board of Health of
Philadelphia
Mayor Forwood
J. F. M. Forwood
Lazaretto
Port-au-Paix
Board of Health
Chester
Government Wharf
Custom House
Sickel
Robinson
Martin I. J. Griffin
William Walsh
Memphis
Fever Spreads as New Cases and Deaths Rise in Memphis
Twenty four new cases and five deaths reported to the Board of Health for the 24 hours ending 6 P.M. Nurse staffing increases with 25 additional nurses assigned by the Howard Association. R. E. Webb in critical condition and Mrs Flags with two children prostrated. fever spreading observed in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenada
Miss
Mississippi and Tennessee
Committee of Safety
New Orleans
Board of Health
Krsoivep
Memphis
R. E. Webb
Lizzie Gatchell
Lillie Todd
Kate
Mike Holly
Fred Hollander
Jesse Heard
Dance Cherat
Howard Association
Moon
De Lesseps Canal Scheme Faces No Action Yet
Washington reports after department inquiry and a White House interview that no correspondence or action has occurred regarding the De Lesseps canal project or any new expedition by another nation. Officials expect a US engineers commission to study inter oceanic routes, with possible further exploration if warranted. Admiral Ammen urges careful, impartial examination of all data, aiming for a permanent, feasible ship canal, possibly altering the favored Rio del Medio path. New York notes the Inter-Oceanic Canal stock subscription closed, with secretary Maillard unable to disclose local shares but confirming a small local total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
M. de Lesseps
Paris Congress
Lesseps
Isthmus
Admiral Ammen
Commission of
United States Engineers
Thompson
Admiral Ammon
Menocal
Nicaragua
Department
A. G. Menocal
United States Navy
San Juan
Castillo Rapids
Lajas
Lake Nicaragua
Rio del Medio
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau of Navigation
New York
Inter-Oceanic Canal
Credit Lyonnais
Maillard
Paris
Cool Burgess Speech in Tivoli Theatre After Toronto Shooting
In New York on August 7 Cool Burgess the negro minstrel addressed a Tivoli Theatre audience after manager announced his appearance following a Toronto hotel shooting of William W Widgerly. Burgess denied being an assassin, blamed Widgerly for ruining his family, and expressed no remorse for the act while noting Widgerly had pursued him. He spoke amid applause and then left the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tivoli Theatre
Burgess
William W. Widgerly
Toronto
Widgerly
Rule Committee of the House to Meet in Elberon
Colonel A J Smith has secured rooms at the Elberon Hotel for the House rules committee. Members include Randall Stephens Garfield Blackburn Frye. Henry H. Smith will attend. They meet August 12 and will stay at least two weeks to revise congressional rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lona Branca
A. J. Smith
New Jersey
Elberon Hotel
United States
House of Representatives
Samuel J. Randall
Alex. H. Stephens
James A. Garfield
Joseph C. S. Blackburn
William P. Frye
Henry H. Smith
Wallace committee Senate opens inquiry on foreign-born suffrage in state constitution
In Providence at 11 o'clock today the Wallace committee of the United States Senate began its investigation in the U.S. Courtroom. Senators Wallace McDonald Platt and Blair questioned the real estate requirement of the State Constitution that grants suffrage only to foreign-born citizens who own property valued at 134. The panel plans to stay through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Wallace
United States Senate
McDonald
Platt
Blair
United States
Khedive Considers Turkish Demand on Ismail Pasha Return
Dispatch from Alexandria reports the Sultan demands permission for ex-Khedive Ismail Pasha to return and reside in Egypt at Alexandria or Damietta. The Khedive awaits guidance after consults with British and French Consuls General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alexandria
Reuter
Tewfik Pasha
Egypt
Turkey
Ismail Pasha
Alexandra
Damietta
Dives from Bathing Landing Result in Fatal Neck Injuries
Martina's Vineyard Mass August 7 Henry Rhinebeck of Pittsburg Pa. dived from a bathing landing and struck his head on the bottom suffering severe wounds and a broken neck. Death is momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina’s Vineyard
Mass
Henry Rhinebeck
Pittsburg
Fechter's Doctors differed on treatment and post mortem
Dr Seth Pancoast first attended actor Charles Fechter at 917 Arch Street while Dr William H Pancoast joined later from Walnut Street. The pair clashed with postmortem by Drs Gross and Shoemaker at Quakertown, detailing liver enlargement and bile poisoning as factors. Fechter died at 10 PM after a rapid decline and flap over a public or private funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Pancoast
Arch Street
Charles Fechter
William H. Pancoast
Walnut Street
Seth
Fechter
Lizzie Price
Quakertown
Miss Price
Charles Fecuter
Wm. N. Pancoast
Shoemaker
Techter
Pancoast
William H
Dr. Gross
Gross
Cape May
W. H. Pancoast
Death of actor Charles Fechter prompts meeting of actors
Yesterday afternoon at the Actors' Order of Friendship rooms in Philadelphia a gathering of about twenty five theatrical professionals convened to decide on actions following the death of Charles Albert Fechter. Attendees included John McDonough F F Mackey Willis Page W H Seymour J B Roberts and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feehter
Me. Roberts
Messra
F. F. Mackey
John McDonough
W. H. Seymour
W. K. Daly
George K. Goodwin
W. T H. Page
Frank Cotter
Wreneas
Charles Albert Rechter
Philadelphia
A’ Becket
Fechter
Mr. Riley
Actors’ Order of Friendship
Chestnut and
Juniper Streets
Charles Albert Fechter
Willis Page
J. B. Roberts
George D. Erroll
W. H. Fitzgerald
W. H. Daly
Harry Hawk
W. H. Jones
G. K. Goodwin
John T. Donnelly
G. W. Gile
Harry Linden
D. E. Riley
Edward P. Wilkes
Jerry Tay
Zulu Chiefs Surrender as Ulundi Advance Nears
Cape Town reports July dispatches say Zulu chiefs surrendered to Sir Garnet Wolseley at St Pauls and pledge governance under British rule. Wolseley plans to advance on Ulundi by August 10 with allied forces. Cetshwayo remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Town
Madeira
Garnet Wolseley
St. Paul's
Crealock
Wood
Buller
England
Ulundi
Wolseley
Newdigate
Cape Colony
Bartle Frere
Standard
Cetgwayo
The
Times
Umlatoosi
King Cetgwayo
King Cetywayo
Cavalry
Oham
Cetywayo
South Africa
Sir Garnet Wolseley
Tird
Forty-Two Rounds Glover Maloney Beats Lafferty at Turtle Creek
In Pittsburg August 7 Owen Maloney of Pittsburg defeated John Lafferty of St. Louis after a long, blood-spattered fight lasting one hour five minutes at Turtle Creek hall. The bout, for $500 a side under London prize ring rules, drew about 150 spectators and featured a disputed referee selection and heated exchanges. Both fighters weighed around 141 and 126 pounds respectively, and the fight ended with Maloney dominant and Lafferty unable to continue after the fortytwo rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prttsmurna
Owen Maloney
Pittsburg
John Lafferty
St. Louis
Turtle Creek
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Good Templars
Maloney
Lafferty
Braddock's
Owen
Johnstown
Altoona
Oil City
Braddock’s
Sam Charlesworth
Johnny Quinn
Braddock
Billy Griffith
Alias Crowley
Jim Dolan
Dave Lynch
Danny Early
Steve O'Donnell
Jim Boylen
Cincinnati
George Seddons
Sam Collyer
Kansas City
Boylen
Seddons
Harry Hurley
Ed. White
New Haven
White
Dentists At Falls Elect Leaders At ADA Meeting
The American Dental Association session in Niagara Falls reports literature nomenclature and operative dentistry topics led by Dr. Taft and Dr. Atkinson. Resolutions praise Dr. J H McQuillen. Boston chosen for next annual meeting with officers including President L D Shepard and secretary M H Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Fall
American Dental Association
Taft
Cincinnati
Atkinson
New York
J. H. McQuillen
Philadelphia
Association
Boston
L. D. Shepard
C. S. Pierce
G. L. Field
Detroit
M. H. Webb
Lancaster
G. H. Cushing
Chicago
W. H. Goddard
Louisville
Lafayette College rejects Pardee Hall bids for erection
Special Dispatch to The Times Easton August 7 reports the building committee of Lafayette College rejected about a dozen bids for Pardee Hall. Pardee, the donor of the original building, sits on the committee and oversees the project. The hall is to be rededicated October 22, 1850, seven years after the first dedication. The auditorium will be outfitted by the class of 1880 and finished at the next year's commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Easton
Lafayette College
Pardee Hall
Philadelphia
Ro Pardee
Republican Associations Restart In Several States
Washington August 7. Republican State associations, disbanded after the President's civil service order, are moving to reorganize. The Iowa State Association has already reformed, and members expect the President will not object to their reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa State Association
Mineral Mine Tragedy Claims Life at Glendon Mine
At Glendon mines Easton on August 7 Robert Mc Allister aged 26 was killed while sinking a shaft. The accident follows earlier collapses that claimed two men named Bower and Mc Allister leaves a widow and one child in destitute circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Glendon
Robert McAllister
Bower
cAllister
Gloucester boat Uncle Sam arrives in St John N F
The little boat Uncle Sam from Gloucester Massachusetts reaches St John Newfoundland amid great crowd excitement as crowds line the wharves to see her arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawifax
Uncle Sam
Gloucester
Mass
England
St. John
N. F
Telegraphic Brevities in 19th Century Dispatches
Albanians plan forceful move into Servia as the Exchange Bank of Montreal suspends payments. Investiture of Tewfik Pasha as Khedive to be decided in Constantinople. J C Duff US Marshal shot by distillers in Polk County Tennessee. Memphis debt vote shows 1,249 for. 685 against. Baseball scores from Washington Syracuse and Chicago. A body in New Haven harbor identified as Morgan Allen who died by self-inflicted means. Reports say atlaintee modifications and Soviet Pasha to be Grand Vizier with Mahmoud Nedim Aarifi and Kheiriddin Pashas accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Exchange Bank of Montreal
Tewfik Pasha
Constantinople
J.C. Duff
United States
Polk County
Tennessee
Memphis
Washington
National
Baltimore
Syracuse
Boston
Stars
Springfield
Albany
Chicago
Buffalo
New Haven Harbor
Morgan ©. Allen
Reuter
Mahmoud, Nedim, Aarifi
Kheiriddin Pashas
Prize Turners at the Fest Honor Factual Awards and Disputes
The German Turner Fest prizes were awarded amid dissatisfaction as most medals and diplomas went to outside societies, especially Milwaukee and New York groups. Awards list numerous firsts and seconds across categories like horizontal bars, wrestling, putting the stone, rope climbing, lifting weights, and fencing, naming dozens of individuals and Turnvereine from Milwaukee Oshkosh Philadelphia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Turnverein
East Side Turnverein
New York
Newark Turnvereins
Hermann Kohler
Karl Muller
Carl Paul
Ruhl
F. Ribbe
Andreas Koch
Stein
B. Lachenmeyer
George Schrader
East Milwaukee Turnverein
W. Kennel
St. Louis
Oshkosh
Wis
Turnverein
Social Turnverein
Cleveland
Southside Milwaukee Turnverein
Bloomingdale
N.J
Otto Muller
Cleveland Social
G. Weiss
Philadelphia
L. Bock
Connecticut
L. Kohler
Northside Turnverein
L. Bahr
W. Greenewald
Friedrich Ribbe
Fahi
Eastside
F. Rohl
E. Lindenthal
P. C. B. Tiedemann
Southside
Westliche Post
Carl Schurz
Heinemann
George Fromm
A. Schoning
Williamsburg
L. Weinholz
P. Traumer
B. Reuter
Peoria
J. Stechter
Cincinnati
J. Hettenweiller
Peru
Ill
H. Pautzer
D. Schuffel
Indiana
George Brosius
A. Metzner
Mysterious Yacht Seized in Newport Amidst Ownership Doubts
The steam yacht Experi ment, believed to belong to Boston, was seized by Collector Pratt in Newport after being towed ashore with a damaged boiler. No owner or papers found on board. Custom House locks placed, and the vessel will be detained until the mystery is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Boston
Pratt
Narragansett Pier
Custom House
Murder in Perry County A Jealous Husband Slain
Special Dispatch to The Traces describes the murder at Montgomery's Ferry, Perry County, where William K. Miller was shot twice by Samuel E. B. Albright, who fled after the act. Miller, about 27, leaves two children. Albright, 25, had returned from Texas to avoid penitentiary time and faces an inquest charging deliberate murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel EB. Albright
Miller
Albright
Texas
E. K. Billings
Eastern Penitentiary
Perry County
Politicians' Ways recalls testimony in Cincinnati election probe
In a Congressional investigation John Ford and William Ellis testified the election was quiet. Covington figures testified to gatekeeping and voter watching, with claims of payments to deter cross river voting. Witnesses described poll watching, alleged intimidation, and absence of federal marshals at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Congressional
John Ford
William Ellis
Ellis
Covington
Hoe
Francis
John Nichans
John Farrell
United States
William Gillest
Michael Fitzpatrick
Henry Crout
Sycamore Street
Eighth
Manu
Matt Reed
Cringe
Charles Kugg
Newport
Third
Lawrence Streets
Thomas Fay
Republican Committee
Fifth Ward
Charles Taft
Rugg
Quiet Maryland Democratic Convention Nominates By Acclamation
The Maryland Democratic gathering at the Masonic Temple nominated William T. Hamilton for governor alongside C. J. Gwinn for attorney general and T. J. Keating for comptroller by acclamation. Spencer Jones was chosen for Clerk of the Court of Appeals as delegates debated Anne Arundel County arrangements and party unity. The platform urged tax relief, fair elections, debt management, and strong civil and criminal law reforms. Hamilton accepted the nomination after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartimonte
Court of Appeals
Masonic Temple
State Central Committee
Baltimore City
Anne Arundel
Herman Stump
Harford
Anne Arandel
William T. Hamilton
Washington County
C.J. M. Gwinn
T. J. Keating
Spencer Jones
Montgomery
General Assembly
United States
Maryland
Congress of
Tts
Tentu
Republican Party
Congress
Democratic Conservative Party
Hamilton
Damaging Huricane Ravages Budosho River Area
A fierce hurricane struck the Budosho river vicinity killing three and injuring many. It carried away a large bridge and damaged eighty buildings. The Catholic chapel tower fell, the convent survived. Widespread ruin left fences leveled, farms and forest land destroyed, villagers reported missing children and widespread deaths. aid and subscriptions poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncroyn
N. B
Budosho
Bovacroucius
Dollard
Accidents in Wilkesbarre Claim Six Lives
A widow named Kelly of Miners Station died after ingesting Paris green mistaken for medicine. John Sutton died after falling twenty feet into a mine pool at Plains. George Zeigler, his wife, and daughters Mary and Lizzie were poisoned by tainted coffee, several in grave condition as police investigate and doctors assess recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Kelly
Paris Green
John Sutton
Plains
George Zeigler
Mary
Lizzie
Bank of England gold withdrawals signal large U S bullion shipments
London reports indicate yesterday’s gold withdrawal from the Bank of England for the United States presages sizable bullion shipments to pay for American produce. The ongoing exchange rate decline supports this trend, and it is noted that the Bank of England holds a substantial reserve of American eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
United States
France
Delong Wins 100 Bird Match In New Jersey
William Delong of the Brooklyn Gun Club defeated Randolph Ferris of the Philadelphia Gun Club in a 100 bird match at Moreau Station New Jersey. The contest covered 28 yards rise and 80 yards boundary with Delong totaling 42 kills to Ferris 39 after Ferris had runs of 21 and 13 and Delong a run of 14 straight birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreau’'s Station
N. J
William Delong
Brooklyn Gun Club
Randolph Ferris
Philadelphia Gun Club
Delong
Ferris
Discontent in Bulgaria sparks shifts among Greek and Muslim groups
From Vienna reports that Greek inhabitants of Bulgaria show great discontent with many wealthy and educated people enrolling as Hellenic subjects while poorer residents join the Mahometans, fueling disturbances against the Bulgarian regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Bulgaria
The Brazilian Forgers
The examination into charges against Brazilian forgers Senabria Bebelaqua Lopez Donovan and Mori arity concluded this afternoon. Lopez and Donovan were discharged by the prosecution. The remaining defendants were held for trial in default of $2,500 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senabria
Bebelaqua
Lopez
Donovan
Moriarity
Examining Sherman's Campaign Cited for 1880 Staff College
London, August 7. The military authorities announce that the 1880 Staff College entrance exam will treat General Sherman’s 1864 campaign as a principal subject. The move highlights the lasting influence of Sherman’s Civil War operations on military study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Staff College
General Sherman
MISS ROOT ENDS LONG FAST WITH SHARED MEAL
Special dispatch reports Miss Root in Reapina after a month without food. Physicians discontinue the nasal tube feeding and prepare a new method. She eats a sparing soft boiled egg and cracker, though remains weak and emaciated. Friends hope for natural eating, while some doubt. A love affair is said to have influenced her mood, though denied by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Times
Reapina
Miss Root
Cincinnati Democratic County Convention Nominates Ticket
In Cincinnati at Music Hall 1177 delegates heard George H. Pendleton. Nominations announced by 11:30 pm include Senators J. P. Carberry Herman Lackman Howard Douglass and Representatives C. N. Dannenhower A. R. Van Martels Philip Turpin J. J. Sullivan Samuel Blair John Hagerty Andrew McMicken William Lusby Jr S. C. Breckenridge County Clerk L. G. Bernard and Treasurer Dr C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Turpin
J. J. Sullivan
Samuel Blair
John Hagerty
Andrew McMicken
William Lusby, Jr
S. C. Breckenridge
L. G. Bernard
Murder in Hia Cell at San Francisco Prison
Dispatch from San Rafael reports two convicts Maguire and Andras quarreled in the same cell at the State Prison in San Francisco. Maguire drew a knife across Andras throat, severing the windpipe and causing instant death around 8 o clock last night amid an old feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Rafael
Maguire
Andras
Andrus
King Alphonso Injured in Escurial Carriage Crash
King Alphonso’s carriage en route from the Escurial to La Granja overturned. the monarch’s arm was dislocated and reset. General Echague accompanied him and suffered a sprained wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
Alphonso
la Granja
Echague
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Major Atlantic Ports
Ocean steamship arrivals list routes including Hamburg Suevia from New York Bremen Leipzig from Baltimore Antwerp Nederland from New York Hull Otranto from New York and New York Republic from Liverpool reflecting a busy transatlantic service roster created for the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Suevia
New York
Bremen
Leipzig
Baltimore
Antwerp
Nederland
Hull
Weather Summary for Today
Indications for to day show local rains followed by clearing and cooler weather. Winds shift to westerly and northwesterly as the barometer slowly rises.
City Notes on July receipts and exports data
The City Treasurer received 1 229 58244 dollars in July, total month receipts 3 631 316 80, payments 908 871 88, leaving 2 722 444 88. Domestic exports from Philadelphia in July valued at 3 416 161, up from last year. Exports on American vessels 368 843 and on foreign vessels 3 044 318.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
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the Times
Home
Cool Burgess
Wallace Committee
Khedive
Tuk
Democrats
Beaconsfield
Sherman
Hia
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