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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1883

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Carlisle in the Chair as 48th Congress Opens

Special dispatch reports a huge rush to the Capitol for the opening of the Forty-eighth Congress with record crowds and crowded galleries. In the House, new members mingle with veterans as discussions circle Manning-Chalmers seating contest. Carlisle elected Speaker by a wide margin, then the chamber adjourns amid immediate posturing and party caucuses to refer the contested seat to the elections committee.

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Scene in the Senate New Members Sworn In

A Tar Times dispatch from Washington describes the December 3 opening of the new Senate. Visuals show packed galleries and floral displays. New senators Palmer Bowen Manderson Pike join Riddleberger and Windom in a reshaped chamber. Edm uncovers a gavel, Butler mis-signs the oath, and caucus tensions center on Gorham.

Carlisle's Little Hatchet Gift To Speaker Design in Flowers

Washington report details a novel floral gavel gift from two Kentucky ladies to the Speaker-elect Carlisle. The satin and flower gavel depicts a George Washington hatchet, with inscriptions and imagery of gavels, a cherry tree, Capitol dome, and sunrise. The card urges using the hammer end for noise and the blade to cut knots.

Washington Kentucky Carlisle George Washington G. W Congress

Miner killed by coal fall at Glendon Colliery near Mahanoy City

Morning report notes Michael Brennan a 34 year old miner at Glendon Colliery near Mahanoy City died instantly from a coal fall. He leaves a wife and six children. Also listed are accidents and fires across the state, a newspaper consolidation, and upcoming trials in Montgomery county.

Dems Clash Over City Campaign Foes and Fair Play

The Democratic city executive committee met in executive session to review campaign battles and prepare for the Mayoralty race. Tensions rose as William Culberson accused the Record publisher Singerly of anti Democrat bias and influence with Republicans, while Michael Egan demanded a chance for Singerly to defend himself. The group adopted resolutions praising Lancaster Intelligencer coverage and reaffirming confidence in Chairman Thacher, with a fundraising recap listing many notable contributors led by Franklin Gowen of the Reading Railroad.

Democratic City Executive Committee William J. Calberson Twenty-fifth Ward Arthur Thacher Culberson Page, Graham Democratic Party Michael Egan Singerly Mr. Singerly Mr. Culberson Mr. Egan Egan Hensel Lancaster Intelligencer Philadelphia Messrs. Egan King and Smith Frank J. Tinemins Albert Crawford Harry A. McKane William F. Harrity William Campbell Benjamin F. Dotts John Gormley Finance Committee Page Franklin

The Salary Bill Faces Possible Veto by Governor Pattison

A dispatch from Harrisburg reports lawmakers converging for the session while speculating Governor Pattison will veto key items in the appropriation bill. Mileage and legislative pay are debated as constitutional apportionment delays loom, with officials including Senator Gordon and Attorney General Cassidy seeking counsel.

Tak Times Starrisburg Senate House Bertie Adams Pattison Gordon Cassidy

Masonic Lodge Officers Elected in Temple Gatherings

As Saint John the Evangelist Day nears, annual elections sweep through Masonic bodies. Lodge No. 451 names L Layton as W M and others to key posts. Orient No. 289 elects David Young W M and James Woodrow 8. W., plus treasurer, secretary. Earlier votes list Glee Club and Keystone Lodge officers, with trustees named at Harmony Lodge.

Masonic Temple Lodge W. M Brothersl Layton Register William D. Ronaldson M. D J. W William T. Krumbhaar Joseph M. Cardoza Theodore F. Pigeon Orient Lodge David Young James G. Woodrow William Wilson Alexander Jamieson William J. Barr Corinthian Glee Piat Oriental Hall Masonic Temple G. Ww. Bucher Charles G. Wetter Charles

Hearing of the Murraysville Rioters Moves Forward

Greensburg dispatch reports the preliminary hearing in the Murraysville rioters case opened with eyewitness testimony of a stabbing and gunfire. J W Johnson testified about gun sales discussions with Colonel Blakeley and Weston arranging six Spencer rifles and six shotguns shipped to Irwin. A liveryman saw the guns at Murraysville and Michael Haymaker provided a vivid account of the fatal assault.

Murraysville Tak Times Greensburg Bowser Haymaker J. W. Johnson Pittsburg Blakeley Weston Irwin Michael Haymaker Tbe Haymaker

Young man seeks custody for long-ago larceny

Herman Smith, a penniless former boarder with Mrs Mary Croll in Tacoma, says he stole jewelry and clothing from his landlady almost three years ago and fled. He claims he was pursued by a dago? and other cons from Wisconsin and Illinois before remorse prompted him to surrender. He was locked up for a hearing today.

Herman Smith Mary Croll Tacony Onsin

Monk's Faith Cures Sued by Former Patient in Brooklyn Court

In Brooklyn Supreme Court, W. A. Henry sues Francis W. Monk known as The Christian Healer for 975.4 wages claiming onerous duties and drunkenness restraint after leaving Monk’s Door of Hope. Henry testified of past intemperance. Monk treated with hands, prayer, and vitalized handkerchiefs, while witnesses praised cures of cripples and heart disease.

Slavery Days Recalled at Anti Slavery Society Event

Fifty years after the Philadelphia convention organized the National Anti Slavery Society a public meeting will review progress. Fred Douglass leads the event at Horticultural Hall with relics of slavery times on display including a chest and an auction block used for shipping slaves.

Fire destroys row of brick houses on West Fifty Fourth Street

In New York a row of double frame homes at 319 West Fifty Fourth Street burned, killing three children Hattie Mabel and Edgar Judson aged three two and one. The mother, briefly away, returned to find the blaze racing through the crowded building. Kerosene lamp accident suspected. Forty seven families fled with little saved. total loss about $20000.

New York Fifty-fourth Street Hattie Mabel Edgar Judson

William Gilpin Lifeless in Cell After Arrest for Drunkenness

William Gilpin, 47, was found hanged with a handkerchief in a cell of the Twenty fourth district police station yesterday morning. Arrested Sunday night by Officer Landenberger on his wife’s complaint, he threatened to hang himself rather than face commitment to the House of Correction. He had been drinking heavily for months and was said to have held considerable money. His engine was on Edgemont Street above Diamond.

William Gilpin Twenty-fourth District Landenberger House of Correction Gilpin Edgemont Street Diamond

City News In Brief Recitals Of Local Court And Civic Events

An organ recital is planned at First New Jerusalem Church on Twenty-second and Chestnut streets next Saturday at 4 PM. The case of Adam Forepaugh Jr charged with cruelty to a young performer Leo Lawrence was continued by mutual consent for the third time. Michael Tracey, ex-employee of Knickerbocker Ice, faced a hearing on embezzling $129.99, held on $600 bail. Mrs MecIlhenny of 759 Ringgold is admitted to bail in a $3,000 sum after alleged malpractice caused a young girl’s death. Henry Schultz, driver in a collision that killed several, was committed to Moyamensing Prison after hospital discharge. Robert Reed, former wholesale grocer, died suddenly at tea from heart disease. he was active in the Union League and a director of Chestnut and Walnut Street railway. David McConaughy, new Y M C A secretary, was hosted by the senior lyceum at a reception with musical and literary selections. The Produce Association nominated candidates for president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary to be voted on Monday the 17th. A large number of nominations were placed for this office. James Hendricks was convicted in federal court of advancing money on a pension certificate. fined $5 and costs on each bill after testimony he did not know it violated the law. Judge Allison declined to admit Orphans’ Court findings against Stephen S Price in a case of embezzling estate funds unless receipts and specific sums are shown two years prior to indictment. Tbayer’s rule for June was granted, and a judgment was entered against Albert Hi Mershon in the limited partnership case. Anat Merstion was observed in relation to a general partnership.

MecIlhenny Ringgold Street Henry Shultz Moyamensing Robert Reed Race and Juniper Streets Union League Chestnut and Walnut Streets Protestant Episcopal Church David McConaughy Young Men's Christian Association Produce Association J.J. McDonald T. W. Stapler W. D. Eshelman John Jamison Howard Austin James Hendricks United States District Court John Smith Allison Orphans’ Court Stephen 8. Price Thomas Richardson Commonwealth National Bank Restriber Albert Hi Mershon Anat Merstion

Samon Confesses Brutal double murder details

Samon admitted guilt in a chilling confession to sheriff early morning. He describes drinking Friday, an argument with Mrs. Ford Saturday, beating her, hiding the body in a trunk, and arson to destroy evidence. He recalls fleeing to Ford's house and then toward Plymouth, with the Ruddy family unaware of the crimes.

Escape of Two Burglars By Clever Sheriff Trick

Two burglars Williams and Clark escaped from the Sheriff of Media after pleading guilty to burglary charges. They were recently arrested near Media for breaking into farmer Dolbey’s residence and were convicted and remanded to jail. At court, two vagrants substituted themselves for the burglars and fled with the handcuffs, eluding arrest by night. Authorities hope to capture them today.

Williams Clark Media Dolbey Central Station Delaware County Jalil Court House Williams and Clark Philadelphia

Court to Try James Nutt Opens in Uniontown

December court opened with many in attendance as Judge Willson directs grand jury to inspect new Poorhouse building and alleged substandard material. About eighty bills are set for the panel. Nutt trial starts Wednesday morning with anticipated bitter evidence battle and possible extension to next week. Senator Vorhees travels from Washington. Judge Curtis of New York hired by the prosecution.

James Nutt Tite Tiss Uniontown Willson Nutt Senator Vorhees Washington Mesars, Brown Swartzwelder Judge Curtis New York

Almshouse Superintendent Arrested on Inhumanity Claim

Special Dispatch to Tok Times reports W. Brown, superintendent of the County Almshouse, was arrested in Ertz on December 3 for alleged inhumanity to Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson aided Julia Hill, dying of consumption, by buying cashmere and satin for a shroud. Brown allegedly struck her, while he claims she was intoxicated and disturbing patients. Brown had been regarded as kind and humane.

Tok Times Ertz W. Brown Thompson Julia Hill Brown

Hutchinson Sues NYSE Chief Over Expulsion Damages

Will iam J Hutchinson sues the president of the New York Stock Exchange and others for 100000 in damages over expulsion. In Supreme Court Judge Barrett ruled the demurrer proper, citing improper union of two causes of action one to overturn the expulsion and the other to publish charges against Hutchinson.

New York William J. Hutchinson New York Stock Exchange Supreme Court Barrett Equity Mr. Hutchinson

Accidental Death of Telegraph Operator Edward Barnfield

Edward Barnfield, 28, telegraph operator at a flag station on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad near Dewart, died when a revolver in his coat pocket discharged while he reached for it at supper. He boarded in Watsontown and was a Jersey Shore native.

Tar Times Williamsport Edward Barnfield Philadelphia and Erie Dewart Watsontown Jersey Shore

Shooting Himself Through the Head in Savanna

A middle aged man registered as H. C. Winthrop of Kansas City on November 28 and shot himself fatally today. A farewell note signed W. P. Howard suggests an assumed identity. He left no valuables. A card in his pocket bore Branson & Elder Ottawa Kansas.

Savannar H. C. Winthrop Kansas City W. P. Howard Branson & Elder Ottawa Kansas

Surrender of Sittings Bull forces at Camp Poplar River

The Adjutant General reports the surrender at Camp Poplar River of five lodges from Sitting Bull’s forces in British Provinces totaling thirty three persons. The captives are Uncapapas and Sans Arcs. With friends at Standing Rock Agency, severe action is recommended.

Washington Adjutant General of the Army Camp Poplar River Sitting Bull Standing Rock Agency Act Terry

Woman shoots railroad brakeman then attempts suicide

Margaret Hazzard, a Reading Railroad brakeman, shot Charles M. Reid on Saturday night and, after a sleepless night, swallowed fig green to kill herself. Arrested for assault with intent to kill, she was not moved to city custody as doctors treated her at home. The couple, not married, had a four‑year liaison amid social rank disparity. Reid, son of a wealthy man, had prior failed marriages. Hazzard once worked at Dolan Co. factory. Both are reported out of danger.

Charles M. Reid Reading Railroad Margaret Hazzard Elm Street Conshohocken Cullin Twelfth District Reid Hoe Augusta Funk Thomas Dolan & Co Oxford Hancock Streets Miss Hazzard

German's Strange Story Brought to Police as Murder Claim

A middle aged German, calling himself Kolb or Culp or Zope, told farm hand Charles Uhl he had killed a girl and would hang for murder. He spoke German, claimed to be from Bavaria, and said he had lived in Washington six to seven months. Detained for investigation amid doubts of his sanity.

Frankford Charles Ubl Cornwalls Bucks County Uhl Louis Loverborn Bavaria Washington Hie Kolb Culp Zope Tie New Brunswick N.J Phebe Paullin Orange N. J

Man Against Mustang At Echo Park Race

L C Smith's mustang Ned defeated James Henderson, Delaware county five mile champion, in a two hundred yards race at Echo Park last Tuesday. Fred Rogers of Trenton beat Ned in a hundred yards by eleven seconds. Rogers led at the turn and won by clear distance. The race carried a $100 a side purse with betting two to one on Rogers.

L. C. Smith Ned James Henderson Delaware County Echo Park Fred. Rogers Trenton New Jersey Arthur Chambers Rogers

New Orleans Races Could Return at Sansom Street Rooms

"Squire" McColgan said he may reopen the Sansom street gambling rooms at 801 if conditions permit. The grand jury ignored the bill accusing the proprietors of running a gambling house, and witnesses offered no proof of cards or dice games. The proprietors insist pool selling is not indictable, while District Attorney Graham declined to comment, praising the jury as intelligent.

Squire’ McColgan New Orleans Grand Jury Sansom Street Graham

Disciplining the Jersey Tramps

Special Dispatch to The Timms from Trenton December 3 reports eighteen tramps discharged from the County Jail as their terms expired. Thirteen remain under the county board’s sentence to wear the ball and chain and labor breaking stone in the Taylor street yard. A tramp who spoke described stone breaking as the toughest work and said no inmate who has endured it will want to return to Trenton.

Jersey Timms Trenton Taylor Street

Appropriation Sought for Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation

Joel Cook introduced a resolution adopted by the Board of Port Wardens to appoint a five member special committee. The panel will seek cooperation from state and city governments and maritime bodies to request Congress for funds to improve navigation on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. The committee will be named today by President Ferguson.

Joel Cook Board of Port Wardens Ewcore Congress Delaware Schuylkill Ferguson

Strike at Stetler mines ends as workers return

Nearly all of about 300 miners at N Stetler's mines resume work after a ten cent per car cut. Detectives who spied on the strikers informed them their moves were known. Inside boss E. E. Thomas and a few leaders are discharged.

Scrantton N. Stetler E. E. Thomas Stetler

The Lancaster Stabbing Affray

Lancaster December 3 George Crawford badly cut in a fight Saturday night remains in danger William Hinder charged with the crime arrested last night proved innocent Albert Gardner later arrested identified by Crawford's party companions

Tar Times Lancaster George Crawford William Hinder Albert Gardner Crawford

One of Smull's Companions Arrested in New Jersey

Theodore Carling, allied with Smull the horse thief and an unnamed negro, who escaped from Belvidere jail on November 15, was captured by Warren county NJ Sheriff William K. Bowers while at work in the Ashley Machine Shop. He was returned to Belvidere that evening.

Smull the Times Wilkesbarre Theodore Carling Negro Price Belvidere N. J William K. Bowers Warren County Ashley Sean Evenng

Richmond dispatch offers reward for two jailbreakers

A dispatch from Richmond offers a $250 reward for the apprehension of Thomas O Neil, 27, and Duke Sullivan, 25, alias Frank Ellis, who escaped from jail last Monday night while awaiting trial on charges of robbing the Culpeper Post Office.

Richmond Thomas O'Neil Duke Sullivan Frank Ellis Culpeper Post Office

Newfield Tows Ship Near Digby. Nine Lost

In a December 3 incident near Digby, the government steamer Newfield towed a new vessel ashore after the hawser parted. Captain Brown and seven others died, leaving two survivors from the nine crew aboard the stranded ship.

Halifax Newfield Digby Brown

Death by own action of a Prominent Citizen in Hartstown

Meadville Pa December 3 James Cedar a prominent resident of Hartstown twelve miles west of here committed death by own action by hanging last evening at his home no cause is assigned for the act and it is generally believed he must have been laboring under mental aberration he leaves a wife and two children

Tok Times Meadville James Cedar Hartstown Here

Passenger origins and routes across ships listed

At New York City and Queenstown ports, travelers depart from Liverpool Alaska Liverpool Thingvalla Stetten and Christiansand, with connections to Glasgow and Isle of Wight. Names include Pieter de Coninck and routes to Antwerp from New York.

New York

O Donnell to Hanged After Murder Verdict

London papers unanimously back the verdict in the O Donnell murder case. The Times cites clear evidence and motive, stating Carey’s aiding of the law against other criminals justified protection and retribution. The Telegraph and Standard echo strong support for the sentence and its justice.

Los Pon O'Donnell Newgate Prison Times Carey Telegraph O' Donnell Ireland

Soudan News From Khartoum Dispatches

A Khartoum report says Hicks Pasha's troops lost one third in battle with English officers among them and the rest encamped at Rahad awaiting provisions and reinforcements. Baker Pasha prepares 5000 troops for Suakim while Egypt seeks Turkey enlistment. Dara in Darfour surrendered to El Mahdi as Greeks and other Europeans enlist for the Soudan corps.

Cairo Khartoum Kordofan Hicks Pasha Rahad Takell Soudan Baker Pasha Suakim England Porte Turkey Dara Darfour el Mahdi Armes

Five Powers Plan Joint China Protection flotilla

Semi official report says England Germany America Russia and France will guard their subjects in China if war with France and China breaks out. A flotilla of gunboats on the Canton river would be formed with command to the power holding the largest fleet in Chinese waters. France currently leads in vessels there.

Paris England Germany America Russia France China Canton

Insurrection Plot Reported in Barcelona Garrison

A letter from Barcelona notes discovery of an insurrectionary plot among the garrison battalion of rifles. A captain two lieutenants and two others arrested and sent to Madrid, believed tied to the Republican Military Association. El Pais reports measures to guard French frontier amid rumors of an intent to attack. Meanwhile, an Irish mob in Wexford attacked a Protestant service and burned buildings, tearing dresses, stoning men, and marching with cries of God Save Ireland.

Maprtio Los Provincias Valencia Barcelona Leutenants Enmae Madrid Republican Military Association el Pais Lerida Wextorp Adies Ireland

Persian forces face Turcoman advance toward Meshed

Teheran reports Mussulman Khan Khaf Seyd has entered Persia with two thousand Turcomans, poorly armed, as two smaller bands also move toward Meshed. Persian troops retreat before Khar Seyd, while reinforcements are dispatched from Teheran.

Teheran Mussulman Khaf Seyd Persia Meshed Khorassia Khar Seyd

Panama Canal contractor exposed to explosive package

In Paris on December 3 three boxes arrived from Nice for M. de Lesseps and M. Couvreax, a contractor for the Panama Canal. When Couvreax opened one box a cartridge inside exploded but caused no harm. Couvreaux warned Lesseps, who smiled and quipped that they treat him like a sovereign.

Paris Nice M. de Lesseps M. Couvreax Panama Canal M. Couvreux

Invincible Aids Probe Against Four Teens In 1882 Murder

A prominent Invincible now in penal servitude offers to testify against four teenage defendants slated for trial for the murder of Mrs. Smythe near Collins Town in April 1882 as she rode home from church with her brother-in-law.

Dustin Smythe Collinstown

An Irish Cardinal on Secret Societies

Dusty December 3. Cardinal McCabe issued a pastoral letter read in Catholic churches denouncing secret societies. It warned these groups hold a fatal appeal for Irishmen and often end in hangman’s rope or informer infamy.

Cardinal McCabe

Poole Denied New Trial in Kenney Murder Case

Destin dispatch reports Joseph Poole, convicted of murdering John Kenney, has been denied a new trial. He faces execution by hanging on December 18 unless Home Secretary Sir William Vernon Harcourt can intervene.

Destin Joseph Poole John Kenney Poole William Vernon Harcourt Home Secretary

Royal Family Attends Apollo Theatre Tribute in Madrid

King Alfonso and the German Crown Prince hunted during the day and joined the Spanish royal family for a special Apollo Theatre performance in the prince's honor in Marprio.

Maprio Alfonso Apollo Theatre

Explorer Payer Not Dead in Arctic Explorer Alive

Berlin reports the death notice of Lieutenant Julius Payer, Austrian Arctic explorer, was erroneous. The Geological Society announced his death, but Payer is alive and in good health.

Explorer Payer Berlin Julius Payer Geological Society Lieutenant Payer

China replies to Ferry note on Tonquin question

Paris December 3 reports Marquis Tseng Chinese Ambassador has received a government reply to Prime Minister Ferry's last note concerning the Tonquin issue.

China Ferry Paris Marquis Tseng

Royal Visitors Arrive in Calcutta for East India Exhibition

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived in Calcutta on December 3 to open the East India Exhibition the following day. They were received with great enthusiasm by the public.

Calcutta Duke Duchess of Connaught

Weather Indications For New England And Middle Atlantic

The forecast notes fair weather for New England and the Middle Atlantic States with winds shifting to warmer southerly directions. A rising barometer leads in the former district, and temperatures at the Signal Office show a high of 40 and a low of 32.2 with a mean of 35.1.

New England Middle Atlantic States

Telegraphic Sparks and World News Briefs

News items report Sclater and Procter of Newcastle failed with liabilities around £60,000, excitement over a silver mine near Eau Claire Wisconsin, Henry Tucker acquitted in a murder trial in Brunswick Virginia, and the Mexican National Railroad opening toward San Miguel 254 miles from Mexico City. Fires destroy Liverpool warehouses with £60,000 damage, Hub House resort on a St Lawrence island burns, Ghazis attack Kennedy expedition in Afghanistan with 20 assailants killed, a National Butter Cheese and Egg convention to meet in Cincinnati, Proctor & Cook Chicago wholesale fish dealers assign with assets of fish and mining stocks, the steamer Frederick DeBarry damaged by fire at Jacksonville with $60,000 loss, Stein insured for $40,000, built Wilmington Delaware 1881 at a cost of $78000.

Sclater & Procter Corn Merchants Newcastle-on-Tyne Eau Claire Wisconsin Henry Tucker Brunswick Benjamin Kidd Mexican National Railroad San Miguel Mexico Liverpool Hub St. Lawrence Clayton Kennedy Takhti Sulaman Afghanistan National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association Cincinnati Proctor & Cook Chicago Frederick DeBarry Jacksonville Fla Stein Wilmington Del

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