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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1883
Page
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London papers label O Donovan Rossa and Peter J Tynan as British spies amid Irish debate. James Carey plans to leave Ireland as extradition talks stall. Queen's health and Balmoral trip spark security bustle while Prince of Wales eyes knighthood for Henry Irving.
Special dispatch reports near Ashland that Fountain Springs residents fear a large catamount roams the woods. A 13 year old, William Fetterman, was knocked down near Miners Hospital as locals intervene, with the animal described as about ten feet long.
Special correspondence from Harrisburg notes Republicans unite to attack Pattison era reforms and oppose Smith’s Recorder appointment. Rural lawmakers accuse Philadelphia skulkers of stalling repeal and contrast anti-discrimination efforts with apportionment battles as Governor signs 37 bills and vetoes 10 amid a tense legislative finish.
The 2 1/2 year old Eddie Larkin vanished last November in Susquehanna County. A skull found by a farmer led to a search revealing the remains were eaten by dogs, with identifying buttons and hat recovered. The death remains unexplained and a renewed inquiry is planned.
Edward M. Clymer died in New York of erysipelas and was brought here for interment. The body was accompanied by Ex-Congressman Clymer, his brother. He was a prominent railroad man and pane aerenos connected.
The Times reports a French siege and troop movements in Tonquin with Captain Riviere killed and Captain Devillers wounded. Li Hung Chang summoned to command Chinese forces near Tonkin as Paris and Pekin prepare to exchange passports. A credit for the Tonkin expedition passes unanimously in the Chamber of Deputies as reinforcement plans proceed from Saigon and Toulon.
In Berlin the Reichstag debate on the workmen's sick fund sees Scholz claim Prince Bismarck is hindered by illness from appearing. Rumors say Vice President Von Puttkamer may resign over unanswered questions on Germans in North Schleswig. Clerical and government press indicate a crisis, with shifts among parties and the Centre retaining influence for now.
London dispatch notes the Cologne Gazette reports Germany Austria and Italy can muster 1,818 infantry battalions 740 cavalry squadrons and 4,454 field guns while France and Russia total 1,339 battalions 620 squadrons and 4,840 field guns but operate divided. The tripartite bloc could outweigh Europe.
Democrats claim a sweeping victory in Thursday’s election while Mahoneites say they gained ground carrying counties thought unwinnable. Officials await full statewide results, noting it will take days to receive official vote totals.
The Vatican complains Prussia added new demands after asking for explanations about bishop jurisdiction and priest training. It refuses to consider further proposals until a prior occurrence is settled.
A deputation of radicals and moderate liberals urged the King to appoint a new minister. The King said only the Rigsdag can speak for the people, while he respects the nation’s rights and retains the prerogative to name ministers.
In Guayaquil on May 26 rebels paused after an anticipated attack failed to occur. Business is suspended and streets show great excitement as men and boys of all descriptions are being taken for soldiers.
Cairo dispatch May 26 reports Hicks Pasha on May 24 noting El Mahdi’s followers continue to submit while preparations to attack near Deumis loom. He cites Egyptian troops as insubordinate amid tensions.
The training ship Mars was partially destroyed by a fire at Dunpeer. Four hundred crew members were aboard when flames broke out. all were saved. Authorities suspect an incendiary set the blaze.
General Wallace the United States Minister lodged a protest with the Turkish government against a new ad valorem duty of eight percent on imports into Turkey. The move was reported from Constantinople dated May 26.
Stockholm May 26 The Swedish ministry has resigned following defeat in the Diet over the army organization bill. The cabinet stepped down amid political turmoil and calls for reshaping military policy.
David R. Nutter of New York City died in Hopkinton New York at age forty three. He was a lawyer and former private secretary to 8. J. Tilden. Mrs Erastus Corning widow of the late Erastus Corning died in Albany yesterday. Pete P Kimber editor of the Newburgh on Sunday in Newburgh New York aging editor with unclear tenure.
A playful Sixth Expedition of Professor Lewis's geology class, led by a Times reporter, journeyed from Rubicum Station across Willlow Grove to The Rocks. Students and professors examined Cambrian rocks and Triassic shores, hauling specimens while villagers watched and a stern resident halted their trespass.
John Haslam, 30, former Roxborough resident, was seized by detectives for alleged abduction of Irene Shuster aged seventeen. Irene, daughter of Haslam’s wife’s sister, had lodged at 1250 Girard Ave and later left with him. they traveled to Wilmington before returning to Philadelphia. Haslam owned up to the plan, while Irene remained at the police station with her father visiting last night. Haslam worked as a mill warper at Arlington Mills Manayunk and also had work in Wilmington.
General Sherman approves a court martial for Colonel Nickerson charged with obtaining a divorce through fraud. He had sought an attested copy of his military record claiming plans to travel and witness wartime operations abroad. The papers were later used in the divorce trial to bolster his standing in court.
The hearing on Major Azor H. Nickerson to show cause why his divorce from Emma should not be set aside for fraud and perjury was postponed in Common Pleas No. 4 until depositions are taken. Depositions begin Tuesday with further argument expected Saturday.
A court yesterday held that Magistrate Martin exceeded his authority by requiring a person challenging his judgment in a security entry appeal to swear. Judge Biddle decided the state lacked power to compel such oath in this proceeding.
Wallace, Schaefer, and pupil Wallace vie for second place. Wallace posts a 76 best run after long strings, finishing with 408 points to Schaefer's 226. In the Vignaux-Dion match, Vignaux leads 99 nuts ahead by the thirty-fourth inning. final tallies favor Vignaux 408 to Dion 24. Prizes total 2,500 dollars with Daly first at 1,200 and a table. payments set for Tuesday at the Columbia rooms.
May 26 Lancaster dispatch reports light voting in the county with A J Eberly favored for District Attorney over A O Reinoehl and W D Weaver. Reinoehl wins city ward by forty. Eberly ahead countywide by several hundred. Political machines rallied for Eberly after a Cincinnati 1876 bargain, Sensenig as backer, aim to restore boss influence.
Michael Cleary talks of meeting Charles Mitchell in New York next week after previously dodging a sparring bout. He recalls offering 35 000 for a bout and recounts past injuries while claiming Mitchell avoided the challenge. He says he prefers a real fight over a spar and notes prior public attention.
Charles IL Kilpatrick's flour grain and feed store at 1803 South Seventh Street was nearly consumed by flames last evening. The one story building with a two story wing burned from the rear counting house, a roof collapsed, and a wall fell as firemen arrived. Thirty horses in a rear stable were saved. The loss is estimated at ten thousand dollars with insurance. Cause unknown. A furnace fire damaged Joseph Fussell's residence at 4653 Wayne Street Germantown early yesterday morning.
Ella Curtin from Bildysart Ireland arrived 11th instant aboard the British Princess en route to Tiffin Ohio. She was among steerage passengers unregistered on arrival until a total abstinence society agent located her yesterday and arranged employment, resolving the earlier registry misunderstanding.
Millionaire William Astor contracts with William Cramp's Sons to build a bark rigged iron steam yacht of vast size and luxury. The 225 foot long vessel will have 21 feet 6 inches beam 13 feet depth and 15 feet draft with 1300 horsepower engines. It will feature lavish cabins and a design aimed at a 15 knot normal speed, to launch early in the fall.
May 26 in Minnotas town MrncHart's reports twenty five small pox cases and several deaths. Neighbors protest authorities for neglect in preventing spread of the disease.
The sacred and military order of the Holy Sepulchre has been conferred upon Hon. W. R. Campean of the Inland Revenue Department. The distinction comes from the Patriarch of Jerusalem through Pope Leo XIII.
The Pilot steamer explosion near Lakeville yesterday morning is blamed on insufficient water in the boilers. No additional bodies have been recovered.
Robert Brown, son of a wealthy Tehigh Valley lumberman, swallowed laudanum last night in an apparent suicide attempt. His condition and the alleged cause of the deed point to alleged dissipation as the motive.
Ships arriving at Liverpool City of Chester London Greelan Monarch and Antwerp Wesland all came from New York.
Syracuse report notes the death of a widely known elder in the Onondaga community with details about the circumstances and local reactions. The obituary highlights the individual’s role and ties to nearby families and tribal affairs.
prosecutors oppose a new trial for Ellis Phipps the ex Almshouse Superintendent while defense cites affidavits from Henszey Faunce and Orr alleging misconduct and tampering with the indictment Williamson a key witness is portrayed as compromised by liquor and influence the judge reserved decision after hearing the arguments Judge Allison presiding and District Attorney Graham opposing the motion
Tombstone May 26. Reports from San Jose Mine Sonora claim General Crook and most of his command were massacred by Indian scouts in the Sierra Madre. Mexican courier sources and Tombstone telegrams contradict, while Army officers near the line give no credence to the mutiny tale.
War Department officials doubt reports of disaster to General Crook in Sonora but show unease over his safety. A Chicago citizen's claim of a massacre caused alarm. dispatches sent to the frontier for Crook's latest status while Sherman awaits news. An army officer notes the terrain favors Apaches and Crook may still be alive but overwhelmed. Colonel Barr calls the massacre claim unreliable.
Charles Mulliken and his younger brother Bird, of 582 Benson Street, went fishing near Camden on the Delaware. Bird fell in and died despite rescue efforts. Charles was pulled ashore but died immediately. The coroner held an inquest and found both drowned.
The ex chief justice, ill for days with a brain affection, lay very low late last night at 332 South Thirteenth Street. An inquiry at his residence revealed death could come at any moment as physicians had given up hope.
Indications for today show colder and rainy conditions in the Middle Atlantic States followed by clearing. Winds shift from southwest to northwest as high pressure builds.
Orders issued for a full dress parade of the First Regiment on June 9. The American Line steamship Indiana sailed with a large cargo and many passengers. An estate inventory for the late Charles H. Volkwar values at 80214.41 dollars. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hall, longtime head of John 8 Hart Girls' Grammar School in the Thirty first ward, was buried yesterday. James Goldman and John J. Major were arrested while attempting to rob Henry Green at Six and Oxford streets. Thomas Hopkins, 46, of 1534 Opal street, died after being run over by a Ridge avenue car on Poplar street. William S. Hadley, broker at 431 Walnut street, posted security to answer embezzlement charges involving margins stock for Josiah Lamborn. Alexander Madden, charged with bilking a hot sausage vendor with a five cent nickel, claimed to be a five dollar note.
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