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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1883

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Remarkable Fidelity Mutual Aid case reveals $1,000 start

The Fidelity Mutual Aid Association of Philadelphia began with $1,000 in 1878 and now carries about $4,000,000 of insurance. The suit by William Jenks Fell, nephew of Judge Fell, seeks payment under long standing agreements that gave Fouse and Fell control and high salaries, plus skins of hereditary profits.

Fidelity Mutual Aid Association Philadelphia Chestnut Street William Jenks Fell Judge Fell C. J. Fell & Co L. G. Fouse Fidelity Fell James H. Wolfe Mr. Fouse Mr. Fell Frank Pease Campbell Joseph S. Harvey Howard van Court Joseph E. Lynn Fouse Whitney Jones Charles M. Morris Ellis H. Masters Associaciation Damon Pythias Fidelity Mutual Aid Association of Philadelphia Insurance Commissioner Sach Insurance Department Harrisburg Thas

Immigration totals reach forty two thousand nine hundred in November

The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics reports 42 901 passengers arrived in November in the Baltimore Boston Detroit Huron Minnesota New Orleans New York Passamaquoddy Philadelphia and San Francisco districts. Of these 35 393 were immigrants 4 763 US citizens returning from abroad and 2 748 aliens not intending to stay. Immigrants last November were 49 625 and year to date totals show 536 430 arrivals.

Washington Bureau of Statistics Baltimore Boston Detroit Huron Minnesota New Orleans New York Passamaquoddy Philadelphia San Francisco United States

Baxter's Fire Zouaves Dinner Recalls Seventy-Second Regiment Honors

About eighty of the Seventy-Second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Baxter's Fire Zouaves, dined at Shuster's on North Eighth. Generals Burns and Webb presided as veterans recalled battles from Savage's Station to Gettysburg. The gathering included remarks on staying qualities and a display of Gettysburg flags.

Baxter's Fire Zouaves Seventy-Second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers Shuster's Restaurant North Eighth Street W. W. Burns Alexanders. Webb Philadelphia Hurna United States Army Ihlow Owen Legion of Honor Army of the Potomac Sumner Savage's Glendale Webb Semi College of the City of New York Zouaves Gettysburg Second Army Charles Banes Select Council Wich Mzennerchor Hall

Bloody affray at the polls in New Orleans riot

December 14 election riot at Monroe and St Bernard streets in New Orleans leaves Captain Michel J. Fortier fatally wounded. Sheriff Robert Brewster and deputies among wounded. several others shot or beaten as a large crowd gathered and police failed to quell the melee.

New Orleans Seventh Ward Monroe St. Bernard Streets Fortier Michel J. Fortier Ogden Nashville Indianapolis Gus Renaud Fitzpatrick Fifth Precinct Edward Massyn Robert Brewster John Brewster Gus Peardeon Mike Early Peter Brannon John Dominick Charles Frazio David Krackerman George Tirado John Astredo Charles Fladio Dan Douglas

Republican Unity Effort Aims to Unite Blaine Grant Conkling

Special dispatch reports a bid to reconcile Blaine Grant and Conkling via Ex Senator Chaffee with mediator Judge Belford. The plan seeks a February to May framework for a unified Republican nomination and broad party enthusiasm, possibly avoiding Chicago 1884 contention.

Tat Times Wasamatox Baine Grant Conkling Blaine Chaffee Colorado Senate Republican Belford Chamberlin’s Teller Chicago

National Holiday Urged as House Debates Alaska Civil Government

A House session discusses proposing a national holiday to honor Washingtons 1776 surrender anniversary and suspending Monday business. A resolution seeks President proclamation to observe December 2 as a public holiday while a second aims to probe the Danville Va killings for U S citizen status.

Washeaton Senate Trouse Hoblitzell Maryland George Washington Kasson Iowa Slorr Michigan House United States Danville Virginia Morrison Ilinois Storm Pennsylvania Bloomsburg Alaska Territory

Testimony in Bond case details alleged plotting by Montgomery

Lawrence Heinstein uncle of John C. Montgomery testifies about Emma Bond case. He describes finds at the school loft a hat parasol scarf pin and damage to weather boarding. He recalls Montgomery asking about Clementi’s confession and urging others to reveal information. Judge allows conversations as evidence. trial adjourned.

Hillsboro Bond Lawrence Heinstein John C. Montgomery Montgomery Clementi Smick George Pettis Grove City Swick Miss Bond Pettis Taylorville

Mysterious Hungarian Man Found Hanged in Germantown Graveyard

An unknown Hungarian man, about forty, was found dead by hanging from a maple in a Germantown graveyard. Workers discovered him Thursday night and a Sunday morning cart driver spotted the body. Envelopes, a vaccination card, and notes addressed to Herr Johann Prohászka and others were found on him.

Mickey O'Connor Friends Germantown Avenue Cambria Streets Tiungarian William Black Hutchinson Street Knickerbocker Ice Company Hatabari Packet Company Johann Prohaszka Count Zichi Tesesline Hungary A.s.shovery Patrick Keely Richard Campion

Randall to Head Appropriations in Harmonious Reform Move

Special dispatch from Washington reports Randall likely to chair the Appropriations Committee with a reform minded panel. Speaker Carlisle praised for courtesy and service to party and country. The plan aims at economy in public spending and a conservative tariff stance with incidental protection linked to revenue needs.

Randall Washington Carlisle Watterson

Foundry for Ordnance to be Chosen with Pittsburg Spotlight

A US commission returning from Europe will report on locating a national ordnance foundry and small arms patterns. They will inspect Pittsburg Rock Island and Watertown arsenals to judge capacity, with Pittsburg favored due to a government arsenal site worth two million dollars and easy rail water access, aided by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The visit aims to confirm Pittsburg as the best site for the plant and to outline needed funding and labor for construction.

GTON Congress Henry L. Abbott Samuel 38 Elder Edward Simpson Edmund C. Mathews Thomas G. Taylor Europe Navy United States Pittsburg Rock Island Watertown Hopkins Pennsylvania Arsenal Pennsylvania Railroad Company Commission Messrs. Hopkins Bayne Miller

Chaffee Sees Logan as Possible Unifying Republican Candidate

Ex Senator Jerome B. Chaffee of Colorado, in Washington, says General Grant and Mr Blaine are not pursuing the Presidency. He identifies General Logan as an available candidate with a clean record and broad support who could unify the party and win a decisive election.

Washington Jerome B. Chaffee Colorado Republican National Committee General Grant Blaine Republican Party Grant General Logan Chaffee

Pacific Coast Delegation Proposes Amendments to Chinese Restriction Bill

In Wasutxearon on December the Pacific coast delegation met in secret to craft amendments for the Chinese restriction bill. They plan a passport system with certificates of appearance, a BC frontier police cordon, U S Marshals powers for border enforcement, a tighter definition of merchant, and broader entry restrictions for native Chinese. The amendments, to be introduced by Representative Henley, will be presented to the House as a united Pacific Coast effort.

Wasutxearon Pacific Coast Dolph Oregon Sumner Glascock Rosecrans Budd Henley Tally California Cassidy Nevada George United States British Columbia Boston House

The Tariff on Wool Delayed Until January

Representative Converse of Ohio said he would defer calling up his bill to restore the wool tariff to 1867 figures until the first Monday in January. The delay aims to let merits be fully explained before decisive action. Congress may avoid broad tariff revival and address the wool issue with less urgency.

Times WasuiIndon Converse Ohio Friends Congress

Oyster Seeks Receiver Post With Penn Delegation Support

Senator John S. Mitchell and Pennsylvania delegation press FE W Oyster for Receiver of Public Moneys in a Western Land Office. Oyster, once a Public Printer candidate defeated by Rounds backed by Senator Logan, now gains Logan's support if nominated.

Washington John S. Mitchell Pennsylvania FE. W. Oyster Land Office Oyster Rounds Logan

Clerk of the House appoints new index and assistant clerks

December 14 report shows John A. Palmer of Virginia named Index Clerk replacing Judson Halcomb of Pennsylvania and F H Richardson of Georgia named Assistant Clerk replacing W E Morris of Pennsylvania. General Clark will retain a few assistant clerks until new appointees are acquainted with duties.

Washington House General Clark John A. Palmer Virginia Judson Halcomb Pennsylvania F. H. Richardson Georgia W. E. Morris Clark

Venezuelan minister barred from Treasury visit

The Venezuelan Minister, after presenting a letter from the U.S. Minister in Venezuela, was refused access to present it due to the department rule restricting visits to clerks during office hours.

Washington Treasury Department United States Venezuela Treasury Folger

Postmasters Commissioned in Pennsylvania

December 14 news release lists commissions for Pennsylvania postmasters Peter Garman at Garman's Mills Hugh Denworth at Collomsville Henry Viesman Station and Bright C Lindenmuth.

Tre Tres Washington Pennsylvania Peter Garman

Transoceanic Ship Movements Reported From Major Ports

A radar sweep notes vessels entering and leaving key routes. From Glasgow to Alexandria and Glasgow to New York routes list ships arriving from London Liverpool Hull and other ports, including Boston Baltimore Salerno and Crookhaven. The report catalogs origin ports for transatlantic and near coastal crossings.

New York Ethiopia Glasgow London City of Richmond Liverpool Salerno Hull Alexandria Boston Bremen America Baltimore Crookhaven Republic

Telegraphic Brevities Summary

Notices from Ashland to Milwaukee cover deaths and political moves. John Rollins of Ashland dies at 91. Professor Jacob Frederick Krauss presumed dead. The Virginia House approves the Riddleberger bill. Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad leased to an Eastern syndicate for 30 years. William D. Bishop elected president of the Naugatuck Railroad after KE Ferris Bishop’s death. Frank James moved to Gallatin to answer for 1869 bank murder. A fire at D. Halle & Co. in Orange county Va. losses $12,000. Blumenthal & Brother face $35,000 liabilities after a lapse. Supreme Court bar meeting in Washington honors the late Judge act. Gin-house fire at Waterford Plantation destroys cotton and seed. losses partly insured. Carl Martin acquitted of murder in New York after a four day trial. Virginia Assembly urges abolition of Internal Revenue. Milwaukee question arises on Max Grossman authority to perform marriages.

Virginia House of Delegates Atlantic and North Carolina Eastern Naugatuck Railroad William D. Bishop Ferris Bishop Frank James Gallatin Shertz D. Halle & Co Rogers Orange County Blumenthal & Brother Palestine Tex United States Supreme Court Washington R. H. Lucas Waterford Plantation Madison Parish Miss Carl Martin Henry Bolle New York Court of Oyer and Terminer Brady Virginia General Assembly Congress Milwaukee Max Grossman Freie Gemeinde Society Pee Thaker

White Star Tam vows to strike back with pies and grit

The White Star of Texas known as Tam waits on Ninth and Vine as trainers hunt lemon pies. He proclaims readiness, mocks rivals, and plots three months of hard training with pie-based discipline while detailing odd workouts and a curious diet plan.

White Star of Texas Ninth and Vine Streets Lynch John Malvey Mr. Mulvey Billy Eisenhouse Malvey John Morrissey Heenan Jones Jim Edetor Hartley Gus Lambert Lief Scatergoods Edittor Goffer Bill H. W.S

Ex-Firemen at a Feast Eight Anniversary Banquet

About two hundred seventy old volunteers attended the Volunteer Firemen's Association eighth anniversary banquet at Meennerchor Hall Franklin street and Fairmount avenue. A New York City Exempt Firemen delegation of twenty two joined the event with John D. Ruoff presiding. A reception and city tour for visitors followed with Belmont Mansion banquet to conclude.

Volunteer Firemen’s Association Meennerchor Hall Franklin Street Fairmount Avenue Exempt Firemen’s Association of New York City John D. Ruoff Wm. B. Mann Pennsylvania Hose Company New York Belmont Mansion Association James H. Miller Thomas McCullough John G. Hollick Charles 8 Walto Edward Drumell Charles Still Joseph H. Young James Donaldson James Crawford W. W. Hesson William H.taylor Samuel B. Savin Mortimer L. Johnson George Downes James Humes William G. Ruhl Joshua K. Hughes Lewis B. Roth Samuel B. Girtiiith

Bazar Clash Over Popular Candidate Ends in Chaos

At St Pauls Church bazaar in Kryaston Ontario on December 14 a vote between Dr Sullivan Conservative and Mr Harry Liberal led to Harry ahead but a crowd surged onto the platform causing it to collapse and several ladies fainted. Sullivan supporters claimed a majority and awarded him a chair. Harrys lawyers threaten legal action.

Kryaston Ont St. Paul's Church Dr. Sullivan Harry

Holmesburg shovel works destroyed by blaze

M. Rowland & Co. shovel works at Holmesburg were wiped out by fire last night. Firemen arrived after 9 30 p m to find flames spreading rapidly and by 10 00 p m the entire building was gone. Loss estimated at $60 000 or more.

M. Rowland & Co Holmesburg

Standard Theatre Fire Destroys Up-Town Venue

A blaze at the Standard Theatre at Sixth Avenue and Thirty-second Street destroyed the building within an hour. Thirteen fire engines fought the flames as spectators gathered. No performers were inside beyond two rehearsing actresses. injuries were from a collapsing wall next door causing $2,200 in damage. The venue, leased to Brooks and Dickson, had staged Gilbert and Sullivan works and welcomed a new opera titled Astroella.

New York Standard Theatre Sixth Avenue Thirty-second Street West Thirty-third Street Messrs. Brooks and Dickson

Unsuccessful Fire Attempt at Casino Theatre in New York

A box of oil-soaked shavings and a lit candle was found in an unfinished proscenium at the Casino Theatre on Broadway. Stage carpenter Edward Rough confessed after arrest. motive cited revenge for his discharge. About 1,500 people were present but had left when discovered.

New York Casino Theatre Broadway Thirtyninth Street Edward Rough Rough Rudolph Aaronson Ding Casino

Double or Quits A Philadelphia Clerk Goes Missing

Philip McFarland a long time Custom House clerk and grocer at 1738 South Twelfth street is missing from Philadelphia. Rumors place him in the Indian Territory as his wife Ella removed goods and sold stock to pay creditors. George K. Hubbard & Co. and E R John e grocers report losses as inquiries confirm his absence.

Philip McFarland Philadelphia Custom House South Twelfth Street Philadelphia Indian Territory Ella L. McFarland George K

French Visitors Entertained by New England Delegates

French labor delegates touring New England factories arrived in the city at noon and were hosted at Dooner's restaurant by committees from the French Nationale and the Central Labor Union. They visited Fernwood Cemetery, wreathing the grave of M. Normandin, and attended a reception at J. M. Cremerieux's restaurant with addresses by Gustave Cautz and Pierre de Bouteiller. The event featured singing by L'Orpheon Society and speeches by delegations from both sides.

New England Dooner’s French Nationale Central Labor Union Mesgrs Camelinat Balin Dumay Brelant Herbinet Combemoreil Reulifer Rittonnier Vantine Bangeris Letallier M. Normandin L'Orpheon Society

A Big Suit for Washington Real Estate

A suit in equity is imminent over the title to the site occupied by the Arlington Hotel in Washington controlled by W. W. Corcoran. Heirs of the late Samuel Blackmere, once a Washington owner, claim the property and have engaged counsel to pursue possession and a claim to the title. Corcoran seeks payment for hotel site improvements and to prove his rights, with parties from Hookstown Pennsylvania hiring John W. Moorhead as counsel.

Washington Real Estate Tak Times Washington Arlington Hotel W. W. Corcoran Lawrence Pennsylvania Samuel Blackmere Arlington Corcoran Blackmere Hookstown John W. Moorhead

Man-of-all-Work Dies After Twenty-Two Glasses Whisky

John Harrison drinking twenty two glasses at 8517 Market Street saloon collapsed into a coma and died at Almshouse Hospital. He had been employed there as a man-of-all work and died of alcoholism.

John Harrison Market Street Almshouse Hospital Harrison

Railroad Link Proposed to Unite Lines at Prospect

Prospect residents report a strong probability the Pennsylvania Railroad will soon build a connecting link between the North and West Branch Railroads at Prospect and the Lewisburg and Spruce Creek Railroad at Montandon. The plan would provide a direct outlet for the Wyoming Valley and Lehigh coal regions to the West. The proposed route promises easier grades and substantial distance savings. President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad has reviewed a survey profile after correspondence with a local committee.

Prospect Times Danville Pennsylvania Railroad Company North and West Branch Lewisburg Spruce Creek Montandon Wyoming Valley Lehigh Coat‘ields Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad

Montreal Stock Exchange Shock As Merchant James Sutherland Falls

Montreal reports the failure of James Sutherland of Owen Sound Ontario with liabilities of 130 66. The Merchants' Bank shows interest and its stock dropped two points. Developments at the Exchange Bank worsen outlook for shareholders.

Montreal James Sutherland Owen Sound Ont Stock Exchange Merchants’ Bank Exchange Bank

Tragic Fall At Lincoln’s Furniture Warehouse

Balti more December 14 Emil Mueller a 15 year old worker was crushed and killed in an elevator at Lincoln s furniture warehouse his head resting in a box he had moved He was taken to the Boys Home for burial and support

Baltimmore Emil Mueller Lincoln's Furniture Warehouse

Will of Ex-Mayor Alexander Henry Bequeaths Estate to Mrs Henry

Probate records show the late Ex Mayor Alexander Henry leaving his entire estate to Mrs Henry. The will occupies a single page of foolscap and has been admitted to probate.

Alexander Henry Henry

Libel Suit Over Black Sea Insurance Plot Against Globe

British Vice Consul at Kerteh Colledge sues the London Globe for publishing a dispatch alleging he headed a company that hired pilots to wreck ships in the Black Sea for insurance gains. Foreign Secretary Granville suspends Colledge and advises return to Kerfeh. case adjourned to Friday.

Colledge Kerfeh Kertch

No Hope for O'Donnell Execution Amid Legal Maneuvers

Reports from London describe no grounds for a reprieve as hangman M. Binns arrives at Newgate to prepare O'Donnell's execution. American Minister Lowell cites inability to press for a stay due to the Lamson case, with jurors unwilling to join a memorial to the Crown.

M. Binns Newgate Prison O'Donnell Lowell Exchange Telegraph Company Pally Telegraph William Harcourt Home Secretary

Hicks Pasha Reported Alive Amid Telegraphed Uncertainty

Dongola Governor reports Kowaweer tribe says Hicks Pasha is alive at Birket as of November 14 but communications with Birket cut off by the Gawama. Jairo doubts this. English authorities still fear annihilation of Hicks Pasha and his army. Baker Pasha learns of twenty thousand Arabs near Suakim nine miles away with besieging forces at Toka and Sinkat. Suakim faces famine and forage shortages. Baker Pasha delays departure to Suakim.

Dongola Khedive Hicks Pasha Birket Jairo Baker Pasha Suakim Toka Sinkat

French Bombard Madagascar Ports Without Shore Notice

London reports say the French Admiral opened fire on Vohemar without warning and did not secure safety for British citizens. He offered to evacuate to Tamatave, accepted by frightened locals, then bombarded Mohambo after noting the Hovasana flag before continuing toward Tamatave.

London Madagascar Vohemar Ihabpace Tamatave Mohambo

Constitutional Agitation in Spain Resolutions and Support

At a Dynastic Left meeting on April in Madrid a resolution backed universal suffrage and constitutional reform. Sagasta party chiefs issued a vote of confidence and urged harmonious relations with the government. Sagasta voiced friendly sentiments toward the government. A treaty between Spain and Portugal, Soanene, has been signed.

Mapril Sagasta Senor Sagasta Soanene Spain Portugal

Protest Over Secret Ballot In Germany Sparks Pressure

The Free Conservatives protest the abolition of secret voting in Reichstag elections. A vote with Emperor William and Prince Bismarck present signals pressure on Prussia's Interior Minister Herr Von Puttkamer.

Germany Berlin Reichstag Emperor William Prince Bismarck Herr von Puttkamer Interior

Warning Words from Swiss Statesman at Banquet

M Reichonner head of the Political Department warned at a military banquet that the Swiss should defend their country as dark European clouds gather. He stated war long averted may not be avoided after 1814 and could come as soon as next spring.

Brrne M. Reichonner Federal Council

Various World and Local Notices and Deaths

The Queen prorogues Parliament to February 5, 1884. Six Socialists in Loeben Austria are acquitted of high treason. Jones & Co Leigh cotton mill destroyed by fire, loss £30,000. Castlebar police warned of a gost murder conspiracy in County Mayo. French historian Henri Martin dies aged 71, born Feb 20 1810 at St Quentin. French poet Laprade dies at 71. Nihilist Rutshhkoff detained after freeing companions. gendarme shot. Dublin clergy refuse to sign memorial for commutation of a death sentence for Kenney murder in Seville. Hungarian Diet deputies Hostisy and Almasy duel. Almasy to duel Herr Hermann.

Loeben Austria Jones & Co Leigh England Castlebar Gost County Mayoreland Henri Martin St. Quentin Aisene M. Peirre Richard de Laprade Rutshhkoff Charham

Slosson Sweeps Exhibition Billiards in Springfield

Slosson defeats Heiser in three exhibition billiards games in Springfield Massachusetts. In carom play Slosson’s top runs reached 63 and 120 in balk line, while Heiser posted 67 in cushion carom and 17 for the other game. Heiser finished with fancy shots as the session ended.

Springfield Mass

Weather glance for Middle Atlantic States turns colder

Indications for To Day in the Middle Atlantic States show much colder, fair weather with brisk high northwesterly winds. A rapidly rising barometer is noted. Temperature at the Signal Office yesterday was highest 54, lowest 42, mean 47.8.

Middle Atlantic States

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