A Blow at the Mormons Delegates Polygamists Not Entitled
Washington dispatch reports a House vote on a Burrows bill barring polygamists from territorial delegates. Mormon delegate Cannon opposed, noting hypocrisy as adulterers with multiple wives could also be disqualified. The resolution, once proposed in 43rd Congress, passed amid debate and mockery.
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Tite Tres
Washingtons
House
Burrows
Michigan
Cannon
Utah
Chidren
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Bills and petitions fill Congress as pension adjusts and steam line proposed
Special Dispatch to The Tras from Washington reports a light bill day with about 4 200 intro ductions and many amendments. Rosecrans proposes extended time to file pension applications while Browne and others seek wider pension benefits and cross examination fees. Bayne would honor veterans with bronze medals. Robeson backs a weekly iron steamship line to Britain with specific mail payments. Senate action includes Gulf and Chicago Air Line rights through Alabama and school fund land grants. Pennsylvanian petitions urge courthouse work in Philadelphia and liquor traffic inquiries, plus river and licensing fee amendments.
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Washington
Rosecrans
California
Browne
Indiana
Treasury
United States
Bayne
Secretary of War
Chicago
Robeson
Postmaster General
Fort Pond Bay
Long Island
Milford Haven
Wales
Joyce
Springer
North
South America
Senate
Morgan
Public Lands Committee
Gulf and Chicago Air Line Railway Company
Alabama
Cameron
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange
Court House
Board of Trade of Erie
Seal Corps of
Army
Thomas Bowman
Eastern Pennsylvania
The
Evanclical Association
Chester County
Philadelphia
Bingham
Tariff and Pensions Discussed in Senate
Special dispatch from Washington reports a Senate debate on tariff policy and pension arrears. Kentucky’s Mr Williams defended joint congressional inquiry over a presidential commission, argued protection raises prices for necessities and narrows markets, and cited heavy taxation on common goods versus luxuries. He highlighted Pennsylvania as a major producer and exportable force, urging fair trade and lower living costs.
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Hington
Senate
Ingalls
Williams
Kentucky
Morrill
Congress
Jace
Pennsylvania
Europe
Pension Arrears Debate Sparks Executive Session
In Congress the debate on pension arrears resumes with speeches led by Ingalls arguing for government payment as contracted. A motion then moves to executive session as the topic is debated amid broader war taxation repeal talk. Pinchback visits Treasury pursuing a Naval Officer post for New Orleans port. opposition surfaces from Louisiana associates wary of the appointment.
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Mr. Ingalls
Pinchback
New Orleans
the Times
Folger
Senator Kellogg
Rainvernor Pinchback
Louisiana
Pinchhback
Treasury
Senate
Washington
Beau Hickman
Kennedy Unanimously Nominated to Lead New Democratic City Committee
A Democratic city committee meeting last night endorsed candidates for council seats in several wards. John O'Donnell Mitton O'Rourke Pealy Reynolds Meeser were named, Kennedy elected unopposed as temporary chairman, which may curb McGowan influence. Francis Murray confirmed as the Twenty-sixth ward member amid Pattison tensions.
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Democratic City Committee
John O'Donnell
Philip Mitton
Michael O'Rourke
William A. Pealy
Thomas Reynolds
G. F. Meeser
Mr. Mitton
Washington
Jackson
BE. H. Flood
McGowan
John Robbins
Joseph P. Kennedy
Charles Stilz
Mr. Kennedy
Twenty-fifth
Twenty-sixth Ward
Pattison
Francis Murray
Supreme Court affirms Torresdale Presbyterian suit ruling
Judge Trunkey upheld the lower court in the case of the Presbyterian congregation of Torresdale versus the executors of Charles Macalester. The dispute centered on what counts as a respectable member to form a church nucleus and fund a pastor. The Supreme Court found no evident misdeed by the General Presbytery and ordered costs paid from the residuary estate.
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Supreme Court
Trunkey
Torresdale
Charles Macalester
General Assembly
General Presbytery
Suppression of Tenants Proposal by Irish Parliamentary Party
London February 6 The Irish Parliamentary Party proposes raising the entire tenant suppression issue in reply to the throne speech. At today’s meeting Parnell was re elected chairman and a resolution was adopted to address suppression of tenants organizations. The form of the motion will be decided at an adjourned meeting after the Queen's speech. A damp explosive letter sent to Mr Forster reached Dublin Castle and police investigate.
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London
the Press Association
Forster
Dublin Castle
Parnell
Death of General Walter Gwynn noted in Baltimore
General Walter Gwynn of Richmond Virginia the oldest West Point graduate died at the Carrollton Hotel about four this morning Born in Jefferson County Virginia in 1802 he graduated in 1822 and served as engineer in civil projects before becoming brigadier general and Chief of the Confederate Engineer Corps He had lived in Baltimore for five years prior to his death
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Walter Gwynn
Times
Baltimore
Richmond
West Point
Carrolton Hotel
Gwynn
Jefferson County
Baltimore and Ohio
James River and Kanawha
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Engineer Corps
The Excitement on the Bourse
Paris trading opened depressed by forced sales but closed with better tones. Many clients have unsettled accounts with brokers forcing large sacrifices. Investment purchases continue as the public turns to agents de change. The Union Generale call on 376 francs unpaid on old shares will be followed by new bonds to subscribers.
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Paris
Union Generale
Case of Uriah Moyer awaits governor’s hanging date
The certified record in the Uriah Moyer case from Snyder county, one of the Kintzler murderers, has reached the State Department. Governor Hoyt will set a late April hanging date unless the case is appealed to the Supreme Court, in which case no death warrant will be issued before the ruling. Moyer is the fourth man convicted in the Kintzler murder.
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Uriah Moyer
Tue Tres
Harrisburg
Snyder County
Kintzler
State Department
Hoyt
Supreme Court
Moyer
Kentucky man William Neal to be hanged April 14
Catlettsburg Ky February 6 William Neal was today sentenced to be hanged on April 14 for the murder of Fannie Gibbons at Ashland Ky Neal protested his innocence. Ellis Craft, convicted on Saturday, will be sentenced tomorrow likely to share the same execution day.
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Catlettsburg
William Neal
Fannie Gibbons
Ashland
Neal
Ellis Craft
The Marquis of Huntly Arrested
At Bow Street Police Court a warrant was issued for the Marquis of Huntly Knight of the Thistle for obtaining money under false pretences. This case is separate from another Mansion House matter accusing a similar offense.
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Marquis of Huntly
London
Bow Street
Destructive Tank Explosion at East St. Louis Rendering Works
An explosion yesterday at the East St. Louis Rendering Works near the National Stock Yards nearly destroyed the facility. Injured seriously were John Cassua Kitten Jerome Je a6 Joni Meyerhoffer.
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Cincinnati
East St. Louis Rendering Works
National Stock Yards
John Cassua
Kitten
Jerome Je
Joni Meyerhoffer
Washington Notes on Bills and Appointments
The river and harbor bill should be ready by April 1 as committees move ahead. The Indian affairs joint panel will visit Carlisle Indian School on Saturday. An Alabama delegation and Ex-Rep Lowe met the President. The Indian appropriation may be reported to the House today. An early deficiency bill is planned. The Senate finance committee begins Beck’s bill to punish unlawful certification of checks by national bank officers. The Senate confirms William Armstrong for Railroad Commissioner and Frederick Trittle for Governor of Arizona. Audit accounts for Star route services by W A Cook and A M Gibson are allowed. Secretary Hunt received a bear skin rug from steamer Arctic officers connected to the Jeannette search.
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Joint Committee On
Indian Affairs
Carlisle
Alabama
Lowe
House
Senate Finance Committee
Beck
Senate
William H. Armstrong
Pennsylvania
Frederick A. Trittle
Nevada
Arizona
General Reynolds
The
Treasury
W. A. Cook
A. M. Gibson
Hunt
Express
United States
Friend Bltcoenpae
Gurtigg & Xecmss
Craine
Arctic
Snatcher Bill Caught After Woman's Shocking Belief
Detectives Weyl and Jackson arrest William Henderson known as Snatcher Bill for alleged jewelry theft from Thomas Liggins at 1209 North Eleventh Street. A South Ninth Street young woman, engaged to him, was shown his rogues gallery photo and confronted with his crimes, triggering a family inquiry and a probe into his past, including arrests in New York Baltimore Joliet and Chicago before his latest capture.
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William Henderson
Bill
Weyl and Jackson
Thomas Liggins
North Eleventh Street
Givin
Liggins
Henderson
Eleventh Street
Chestnut Treet
Twelfth
South Ninth Street
Weyl
Jackson
Ninth Street
Locust
Rogues’ Gallery
Mr. Weyl
Alread
New York
Byrnes
Philadelphia
Pal
Grant & Aull
South Third Street
United States
Mr. Grant
Jersey City
Lewis C. Cassidy
Grant & Bull
William B. Mann
Boston
Baltimore
Sinape
Johnny Jourdan
Dave Cummings
Song
Mer 5Ter
Pen M
Gas Works Ordinance Delayed by Incomplete Quorum
A finance committee sub committee on Mr Hammett's sale ordinance met in Select Council chamber but failed to reach a quorum until minutes before the general committee session. Mr Bardsley moved to adjourn, favoring the sale yet insisting the pamphlet ordinance be examined first. The next meeting is set for Saturday at 3 PM in the Clerk's office.
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Finance Committee of Councils
Hammett
Select Council
General Committee
Bardsley
France Debates Constitution Revision In Chamber
In Paris on February 6 the Chamber of Deputies discussed revising the Constitution. M Granit urged government action while M De Freycinet said the matter rests with the House. The government will act when appropriate. a resolution backing cabinet declarations and resolve to pursue reforms passed 287 to 66.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Granit
M.de Freycinet
Council
Candidate Rudolph Hering and the Hart Creek sewer affair revival
The Hart Creek sewer cost nearly half a million. Tatham Brothers argued nonfulfillment and $40,000 was deducted. Rudolph Hering, then assistant to Chief Engineer Smedley, faced scrutiny for the project. Reform Association members pressed for accountability. councils considered Smedley’s successor. An 16th instant council meeting planned to nominate a Chief Engineer and Surveyor.
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Rudolph Hering
Old
Reform Association
Hart Creek
Malone
Henry B. Tatham
Tatham Brothers
South Fifth Street
Mr. Tatham
Tatham
Permon
E. Spencer Miller
Morgan
Fell
Supreme Court
Mr. Hering
Smedley
Hering
Europe
Samuel L. Smedley
Portions of Another Body Found In World Building Fire
New York February 6 Portions of a body believed to be Miss Johanna Ryan the last known fire victim were found in the ruins of the World building Coroner Herrmann opened the inquest noting missing fire escapes and rapid flame spread Witnesses described overheated walls short ladders and lack of escaping apparatus explaining crews could not reach or use higher roofs Investigator T B Bruce recounted his escape and Fire Department witnesses testified to ladders and obstacles in rescue efforts
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New York
Johanna Ryan
Herrmann
T. B. Bruce
James Hearney
Nk H
Treadway
New York Observer
Times
World
City committees refer matter to City Solicitor over official's protest
A joint meeting of the law and finance committees reviewed Recorder of Deeds John O Donnel s request to have the City Solicitor defend him in any suit tied to his refusal to allow clerks from the Real Estate Title Insurance Company to use privileges former office holders granted. H C Thompson spoke for the company along with O Donnel and General Wagner, and after discussion the issue was referred to the City Solicitor on motion by Mr Ben.
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Recorder of Deeds
John O'Donnel
H. C. Thompson
O'Donnel
Wagner
Ben
Stove Plate Moulders Set To Strike In City Foundries
PirrspurG February 6 stove plate moulders met and demanded a ten percent wage rise with a deadline. Employers refused after a meeting. The moulders decide to strike and, from today until a settlement is reached, stove plate foundries in the city will close.
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Pirrspurg
Employers’ Association
Mine disaster at Midlothian claim engineer found dead
Advices from the Midlothian Mine disaster report that engineer Joseph Cournon was recovered about fifty feet from his engine. He bore a slight bruise on the nose and was not disfigured or burned. Five bodies have been recovered. a ten man shift is organized to relieve every four hours and the search will be intensified.
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Rreammond
Midlothian
Joseph Cournon
White
Ryan
St. James
Johnny Roche
Tom Kelly
Louisville and Nashville
Mississippi
Sullivan
Joe Goss
Arthur Chambers
Richard K. Fox
Mr. Fox
Tom Hyer
Yankee Sullivan
Tragic Locust Point Coal Car Collapse Kills Two
In Baltimore on February 6 a trestle gave way as John Cevish John Mashka and Joseph Pachka pushed a coal car. Devish died instantly Mashka died at 30 minutes and Pachka was critically injured taken to hospital.
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Baltimore
John Cevish
John Mashka
Joseph Pachka
Locust Point
Devish
Mashka
Padhka
Watchman Mistaken for a Thief Ends in Fatal Shooting
Ephraim Fields was fatally shot near Weldon North Carolina by watchman Gray Latham while Fields was committing depredations on T. S. Emery’s premises. Another watchman named Richardson was wounded in the leg when mistaken for a thief during a night patrol by several men.
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Petersburg
Ephraim Fields
Weldon
N. C
Gray Latham
Emery
Richardson
Ayoob Khan's Intention to Remain in Meshed Reported
Letters from Meshed dated January 21 say Ayoob Khan intends to stay despite the Persian Government's wish. He is said to be corresponding with Turcomans to join a raid into Afghanistan and is reported to have 1000 horsemen.
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Tabreez
Meshed
Ayoob Khan
Afghanistan
Saloon Keeper Kicks Wife to Death in Utica
In Utica New York on February 6, John Walsh a Little Falls saloon-keeper killed his wife by kicking her in front of their four children. Walsh, said to be an ex convict from Australia and to have drowned his first wife, is now in custody.
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Utica
N. Y
John Walsh
Little Falls
Walsh
Australia
What the Brooklyn Bridge Has Cost
Brooklyn bridge trustees met today and heard a report showing that by January 31, 1882 total net cost reached 13 538 947 dollars with cash expenditures recorded through that date.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Spanish Compositors Strike Halts Several Journals
MAoprRID February 6 reports a strike by compositors has stopped several journals from appearing and fears the action may spread to additional publications. The disruption affects production and publication schedules across the area.
France Spain sign treaty of commerce
France has signed a treaty of commerce with Spain. The report notes ongoing frustration in China Japan relations and mentions a missing steamship City of Limerick after over thirty days at sea. Montana Crow chiefs complain whites cut timber for ties for the Northern Pacific Railroad. An American ship Martha Bowker from Antwerp was reported near the Bermuda Islands.
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France
Spain
China
Japan
Limerick
Montana
Northern Pacific
Martha Bowker
Antwerp
Bermuda Islands
Grim Invades Blockley Almshouse Inventory Hearings Begin
The Almshouse investigating committee held a lengthy session with the full panel present as witnesses testified on the furniture inventory and distribution of ice. George D. McCreary and Major Phipps defended efforts at a full account while others questioned delays and gaps in record keeping.
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Almshouse
Marcus A. Davis
Grim
McCreary
Major Phipps
George D. M'Creary
George D. McCreary
Committee of One Hundred
Board of Guardians
Mr.rewster
Mr. McCreary
Clifford J. Quigley
Schaffer
Thomas
Snyder
Booth
Airy
Simons
Biddle
White
McGeoy
Chambers
Mary Welsh
Thomas J. McGeoy
Warnock
Messrs. McCreary
Dougherty
Phipps
Select Council Chamber
Protest by Market Street property owners over grade plan
Property owners on the south side of Market Street between Thirtieth and Thirty-second streets protested to the Board of Surveyors against confirming the Market Street grade raise plan. They warned of financial damage, while Chief Engineer and Surveyor Smedley cited a $5,000 rebuild cost and paceency work. Strickland Kneass of the Pennsylvania Railroad noted a $40,000 north side improvement offer and predicted architectural changes that would boost city revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Thirtieth
Thirty-second Streets
Board of Surveyors
Schuylkill
Thirty-second Street
Smedley
Strickland Kneass
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Exposition Proposed in New York
The American Agricultural Association met at Grand Central Hotel to appoint standing committees and to pursue a national exposition in New York. A new arrangements committee will consult with merchants and railroads to gauge support and facilities, with a report due at the April adjourned meeting. Members include Edward T. Sprague, J. B. Grinnell, D. Moulton, and H. I. Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Agricultural Association
Grand Central Hotel
Association
Edward T. Sprague
Vermont
J. B. Grinnell
Iowa
D. Moulton
H. I. Kimball
Georgia
Rumored Camden and Atlantic Purchase Denied
New York reports claimed Gowen and Vanderbilt gained possession of the Camden and Atlantic Railroad. President Gowen denied wanting the road and said no sale occurred. Cumberland Atlantic’s Charles D. Freeman refused to sell and knew of no move by Gowen or Vanderbilt. Director John Lucas said he had not sold and would not part with his stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messrs
Gowen
Vanderbilt
Camden and Atlantic Railroad
Third Street
Camden and Atlantic
Charles D. Freeman
The
Cumberland Atlantic
John Lucas
West Jersey Railroad Company
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From New York and Major Ports
Ocean steamship arrivals list ships and routes with origins from New York and med ports. Vessels include Rotterdam Washington Antwerp Greece Bristol Rotterdam Havre St Germain Glasgow State of Georgia Liverpool Lake Winnipeg with departures and intended ports.
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New York
Maas
Rotterdam
Washington
Mediterranean
London
Waesland
Antwerp
Greece
Trinacra
Bristol
Havre—St. Germain
Glasgow
State of Georgia
Liverpool
Lake Winnepeg
Hartford to Build New High School Edifice
Hartford authorities authorize construction of a new high school at a cost not to exceed 200000 dollars. The project aims to replace the existing burned building and create updated facilities for the Hartford education system.
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Hartford
Conn
Baron Larry and the Surgeon Who Was to Surgery What Napoleon Was
Dr. D Hayes Agnew delivered the annual Academy of Surgery address in which he portrayed Jean Dominique Larry known as Baron Larry as a pivotal surgeon of the Napoleonic era. He traced Larry’s birth in Beaudeau on July 12 1766 his role as Surgeon in Chief of the Army of France and his innovations including the flying ambulance system and the lancet pointed needle. The talk highlighted Larry’s resuscitation methods drainage insights and bold yet gentle operative style earning him praise as to surgery what Napoleon was to the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hayes Agnew
Academy of Surgery
Academy
Locust Streets
Baron Larry
Beaudeau
Upper
Vyrennes
Agnew
Larry
France
Louis Napoleon
Nile
Napoleon
Union League Club HalL Opens Studio for Art Association
The Union League Club's new annex hall lit by a glass pendant chandelier hosted a meeting to form an art association. Edwin N. Benson chaired. James L. Claghorn named chairman, Winthrop Smith secretary. Speakers praised Philadelphia’s artistic growth and urged civic support. A committee prepared articles of association as about two hundred members enrolled.
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Union League Club
Edwin N. Benson
James L. Claghorn
Winthrop Smith
Claghorn
Philaon
Europe
Philadelphia
Joseph Storin Patterson
John J. Ridgeway, Jr
Samuel B. Huey
Silas W. Pettit
Philadelphian’s Sad Death on Brooklyn Ferry Slip
Bridgeman Darling spotted a body in the water at Grand Street ferry slip and pulled it aboard. It was John McAlpine, a young English weaver who had lived in Philadelphia for four years and recently left for Tariffville Connecticut after accepting work with Aner Silk Colony. He was visiting a friend in Brooklyn when he disappeared, with a letter from his Philadelphia cousin urging moderation.
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Traiis
New York
Bridgeman Darling
Grand Street
Williamsburg
John McAlpine
Philadelphia
Aner
Tariffville
Conn
Brooklyn
McAlpine
Mattie McAlpine
Reading Wages Scrip Tax Action and Congressional Vote
United States District Attorney Valentine ordered by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to dissolve the injunction on Reading Railroad wage certificates tax. A House bill favoring the Reading Passeany was killed last Friday amid claims Congressmen fear railroads. The tax due is about one half million dollars.
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Reading
United States
Valentine
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Reading Railroad
Reading Passeany
House of Representatives
House
O Rourke and ODonnell Seeking Indorsement
A special committee on ward nominations met with Michael O Rourke the Democratic nominee for Select Council from the Twenty fifth ward and Senator Joseph F P Kennedy of the Fourth ward. Kennedy supported John O Donnell and the panel will reconvene today to decide endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of One Hundred
Michael O'Rourke
Select Council
Twenty-fifth Ward
Joseph FP. Kennedy
Kenmeny
John O'Donnell
Sleigh Collision Injures Hotel Proprietor in Park
Albert L. Helmbold proprietor of the Continental Hotel drug store and his wife were injured in a sleighing collision near Strawberry Mansion. The other sleighing party caused the crash. Helmbold's trotter Dangerfield was fatally pierced by a sleigh pole. The horse died instantly. injuries to the Helmbolds are severe but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Helmbold
Continental Hotel
Park
Strawberry Mansion
Magistrate Collins Hat and Cigar Stolen
John Wright and Robert Hughes, both described as colored, accosted Magistrate Collins as he left his home at 725 Marriott Street on Sunday night. Wright asked for a cigar, snatched the lit one, and fled, followed by Hughes who seized the magistrate’s high hat. Both men were arrested and committed yesterday by Magistrate Ladner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
John Wright
Marriott Street
Robert Hughes
Wright
Hughes
Ladner
Insurgents Burn Cogniza and Austrian Agreement Update
On February 6 the insurgents burned Cogniza a key position between Serajered and Mostar. It notes many Austrian desertions while Vienna reports both Austrian and Hungarian delegations approving a grant to suppress the insurrection.
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Cogniza
Scurart
Serajered
Mostar
Vienna
Primary Election Officers Waive a Hearing
Republican primary officers J A Johnson J G Herman and Joseph Barr of the Eleventh division Twelfth ward who are accused of changing twenty five votes cast for William Durst yesterday waived a hearing before Magistrate Ladner and each posted 500 bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Johnson
J. G. Herman
Joseph Barr
Twelfth Ward
William Durst
Ladner
International Rifle Match Terms Clarified by Cable
General Wingate received word from Sir Henry Halford stating the English team waives rifle proof marks but cannot guarantee a return match. The note outlines terms for the proposed international military rifle contest between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Wingate
Henry Halford
Sultan Seeks Agricultural Knowledge From America
In Constantinople on February 6 the Sultan met with American Minister General Wallace to obtain information on agriculture and has requested specimens of the latest agricultural implements from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Wallace
America
Russian Society Dreading War in Opinion Piece
The Golos article from St Petersburg on February 6 urges that Russian society dreads war and condemns those pressing for it. It notes the dread is amplified by the need to heal domestic wounds and avoid external aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterspurg
Golos
Collector Case Confirmed for Pittsburg Revenue Office
Senate in executive session confirmed Frank B. Case as Collector of Internal Revenue at Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The nomination was among several approved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Washington
Senate
Frank B. Case
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
Mayor King Backs Mounted Police Funding Plan
Mayor King testified before the finance committee urging approval of Edwards ordinance to appropriate 5000 dollars for sixteen mounted patrolmen in suburban districts, covering horses and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Finance Committee
Sara Bernhardt Faints During Genoa Performance
Rome February 6 Sara Bernhardt fainted during a performance of Dame Aux Camillas at Genoa. She spat blood in the third act and the audience cried Enough and left the theatre.
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Sara Bernhardt
Rome
Genoa
Drowned En Route to Church in Union County
Drowned while driving to church in Union County, Mr.ington, his sister, and his young daughter perished when their vehicle left the road and plunged into a swollen stream yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Vicksburg
Ington
Union County
Four Men Injured by a Break Pulley in Newark Factory
Newark February 6 four men injured when a pulley on the set of a Haleyeri factory breaks after noon. The fall from forty feet left two workers fatally hurt and others seriously injured according to early reports.
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Newark
N. J
Haleyeri Factory
Ee Ps
Ryan Sullivan Fight Excitement Grips New Orleans Crowd
In New Orleans on February 6 1882 sport writers and backers discuss the Ryan Sullivan fight set for tomorrow with vast betting and strong expectations. Officials may ban the event within Louisiana prompting a possible Mississippi site and train transport for fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Bay St. Louis
Alabama
Ryan
Billy Madden
Sullivan
Mississippi
Madden
Possible Turf Flyers of the Future
William Armstrong of Montgomery Square Stock Farm Montgomery county sold the bay mare Susan Harris to Commodore Kittson who recently bought and resold Aristides Welch s stock farm the bay colt George Burton of Patchen stock to Joseph Lovering of Germantown the chestnut mare Mary Mansfield to Aristides Welch and the bay filly Lady Long to J H Jennings of Fordham as these animals all come from rapid traveling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armstrong
Montgomery Square
Montgomery County
Susan Harris
Commodore Kittson
Aristides Welch
George Burton
Joseph Lovering
Germantown
Mary Mansfield
Lady Long
J. H. Jennings
Fordham
Young Republicans to Back City Council Candidates
The Young Republican Club, led by newly elected president Edwin 8. Stuart, plans a meeting tomorrow evening. A resolution will be offered urging members to support Republican City Council candidates endorsed by the committee of one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Republican Club
Edwin 8. Stuart
Committee of One Hundred
Washington Territory to state status bill reported favorably
Washington Territory as a State. A subcommittee to the bill for admission will report to the House committee on Territories tomorrow in favor of passage. Delegate Brents prepared a report and it will be presented to the full committee with a recommendation for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Territory
House Committee On Territorie
Brents
Banking bill to extend bank charters to be acted on tomorrow
Washington February 6 a member of the House committee on banking and currency said the pending bill extending bank charters will be acted upon tomorrow and a majority of the committee will likely report it to the House with a favorable recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Killing Himself While Delirious in Buchanan Va
Edward Martin brother of a prominent local merchant shot himself through the heart while delirious from typhoid fever in Buchanan Virginia on the night of February 6. The tragedy followed a bout of illness that left him unable to recover. Authorities and family were seeking to confirm details as the community mourned.
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Buchanan
Edward Martin
Weather Indications For Day In Middle Atlantic States
Indications for today show warmer, fair weather across the Middle Atlantic States with variable winds shifting to southerly. Stationary or lower pressure areas are noted, suggesting stable conditions overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic States
City Notes Silent Death Amid Busy City Hustle
John G. Dunwoody, a noted West Philadelphia ice dealer, died of apoplexy after arising yesterday morning. The city reports 1,119 inmates at the House of Correction with last month’s subsistence cost totaling $6,078.12. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad opens a new ticket office at Broad and Chestnut for all line connections. The Women’s Silk Culture Association exhibit at St George’s Hall draws large crowds daily. Chief Commissioner Baldwin orders street cleaning crews to remove snow from downtown, and the Independence Hall embankment is torn away. Atheneum treasury shows a balance of $3,723.73. Follow-up notes mention the Reyne successors elected to the Board of Dr Edward West ap tans Wal an ir.
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John G. Dunwoody
West Philadelphia
House of Correction
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
Women’s Silk Culture Association
St. George's Hall
Thirteenth
Arch
Baldwin
Coasis
Independence Hall
Atheneum
Reyne
Edward West Ap Tans Wal An
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Harry
John L. Sullivan
Patrick Ryan
Chef Menteur
Patrick Duffy
Joseph Goss
Joan L. Sullivan
Tint
Memphis
St. Charles Street
Mat Grace
John McMahon
W. L. Kennedy
Mike Keenan
Mark Maguire
James Colville
City Notes
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