Manchester riots and Atlantic wire line plan in 19th century notes
Reports of serious election riots between Protestants and Catholics in Manchester England. Mentions Cyrus W. Frankt heading a company planning a telegraph line from England to China via the Mediterranean and Egypt. Notes Fenian centers in Ottawa during Wheelan murder trial. Union Pacific savings cited in quartermaster report. Forts attacked in Kansas with casualties. An inventor claims aqueous communication between US and Spain at $10,000. Political campaign stops in Clayton and Quin. Vermont electoral notes and California election postponement context.
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China
Mediterranean
Egypt
India
Notable Northern and Southern Figures Pass In Review
The Memphis Appeal notes Washington practice by a former editor and legacy figures including Garibaldi and Albert Pike. Updates include Captain Wilson, hero of the Emily Pierre, and Professor Agassiz praised by the Brazilian Emperor. The Prince of Wales becomes Colonel in Chief for gallant conduct. Also reported are Forrest disputing misrepresentation, J Woodward offering corrections, and Gov David L Swain of North Carolina lauded after his death at 67. In Louisville, two Powell brothers are jailed for a $10,000 opium robbery from R A Robinette Co.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Unity
Raleigh Standard
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Internal revenue receipts and Union Pacific transport costs
West Point Sept 7 The internal revenue receipts for two months of the new fiscal year total about 34 million dollars. The Quartermaster General reports the average cost of Government transport on the Union Pacific Railroad is ten cents per ton mile. Wagon transport in 1867 cost 23.4 cents, rising to 39.4 cents in 1867. Army freight by railroad in 1867 cost 699,600 dollars. wagons would have cost 2,627,000 dollars, saving nearly 2,000,000 dollars in a year.
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Cattle Plague Report by New York State Commissioners
The New York State Commissioners report on the cattle disease says it originated with Texas cattle and is worsened by driving or transporting. It is not necessarily fatal to cattle as several measures have suppressed marketing of infected cattle. The commissioners note the meat sold now is healthier than before and describe steps taken to control the outbreak.
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Threatened Resistance of Kotler Manufacturers to Law in New Jersey
A chaotic report notes strong opposition from New Jersey manufacturers to a New York led law. Officials warn enforcement efforts may be costly and ineffective compared with current measures.
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Kotler
Reign of Ruffanism Flares in Newark New Jersey
In Newark New Jersey a wave of ruffianism led to three violent clashes with police yesterday with officers seriously injured. A fourth riotous incident prompted the Mayor to intervene as liquor saloons largely remained open despite the prohibitory law still in effect.
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Fenian Leaders Observe Wheelan Trial in Ottawa
Ottawa dispatch says Fenian Head Centres from New York and Massachusetts are watching the trial of Wheelan suspected in the assassination of the late D Arcy McGee. The observers aim to gauge the case and its implications for Fenian activity in Canada and the United States.
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Ottawa
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D’arcy McGee
Shooting at Hannibal and rail news across Missouri
A shooting occurred at Hannibal on Wednesday amid sparse local details. Reports recount robberies at Huntisville and multiple railroad developments in Ray, Richmond, and surrounding counties with new lines to Kansas City and Lexington. A girl struck by lightning near Shelbyville, a decoying disappearance in Kansas City, and a German farmer named Lucas Bauer murdered near De Soto are also noted amid injuries and arrests.
Proposed Telegraph Line from Hongland to China
A London backed company led by Cyrus W Field plans a continuous telegraph line from England to China via India. It has bought the Malta to Alexandria cable and will relay it deeper, aiming to link Montauk to Spain in three months at a cost of about $10,000, though experts doubt the claims.
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Indian Attacks on Santa Fe Train Kill Sixteen
Scout Fred Jones reports a large party of Arrapahoes and Cheyenne attacked a Mexican train at Pawnee Fork on the old Santa Fe route, killing sixteen men, scalping and burning bodies. A second train beyond resisted attempts to capture, while another train carrying wool was attacked near Cimaron crossing. survivors saved some stock after ammunition ran out.
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Arrival of the New Colombian Minister in New York
Gen Santos Acosta former president of Colombia arrives in New York as minister to the country. Post Master General Randall returns to Washington from the West yesterday.
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Manchester election riots overshadow candidate's rally
In Manchester a crowd disrupted a Saturday meeting for Murphy, the Protestant champion, denouncing the magistrate's May Ashton treatment. Irish Catholics clashed with police, several leaders were arrested and injuries were reported as mobs persisted into Sunday. The Times argues annexation of Mexico to the United States is desirable but impractical now.
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Escape of Prisoners and Prize Fight News
Five prisoners escaped Hampstead Queens county jail on Saturday after overpowering the jailer. Three were recaptured with the highwayman remaining at large. A. T. Stewart & Co. sue L. C. Hopkins et al for foreclosure of a $35,561 mortgage on Cincinnati real estate. Jim Hageman defeated Pat Dillon after 14 rounds at the Palisades for $200. both men badly bruised.
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Attack on Fort Dodge Repulsed with Fort Dodge Clash
A war dispatch from Hays City reports Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians attacked Fort Dodge on September 6. Four soldiers of the Third Infantry were killed and 17 wounded. Indian losses are unknown. General Sheridan is now at Fort Dodge.
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Various 19th Century News Items Across Regions
Last week saw 299 deaths in New York and an interview between Gen. Rosecrans and Horatio Seymour. Two women died after being struck by a Reading Railroad train near Philadelphia on the 4th. Admiral Thatcher and several naval officers arrived in New York from California on Saturday. Cole Brothers pork packing plant in New York burned the night of the 8th, loss about 10000. Brooka Ballantine Co oil refinery fire at Temperanceville Pennsylvania on the 3d consumed 500 barrels. The Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Anamosa with Bishop Simpson presiding. The Scott County Fair in Davenport, Iowa, begins this week with many celebrated horses to be shown. Denial that Secretary Seward is in talks with Britain to revive the Canadian Reciprocity Treaty. Erick Peterson, a Swede, died from injuries after a Plymouth Indiana hand car incident on the 4th. Des Moines Valley Road cannot absorb all grain. 100 new freight cars ordered. Destructive fire at Alstead New Hampshire destroyed Prentice Romphire paper mill the post office and several homes on Thursday night. A Boston merchant had his daughter sent to a Stepp Jostivaun to force marriage after he fled and shamed the family. Gen. Dent, touring the West with Gen. Grant, arrived in Washington last Friday evening and is to rejoin Grant around mid October.
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Plymouth
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Washington
Brinkerhoff Addressed Republicans of Sidney
Brinkerhoff of Ontos urged the Sidney Republicans and neighboring towns to support unity and adjourned gatherings the same evening.
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Binckley tied to New York plan in Johnson era probe
Washington special reports Binckley traveled to New York with a presidential letter of authority to quietly assemble evidence against Rollins. The scheme aimed to compel suspension, but Binckley joined the Rollins faction, embarrassing the president. Fitch pressed witnesses, seeking mistakes by Rollins and potential involvement of McCulloch.
New York Stock and Money Market Quotes and Prices
New York September 7 2 p m market report lists bonds and stocks with prices for U S 5 20s and 1867 10 76 6 20s 1864 7 20s and others. Commodities include wheat corn oats pork lard and bacon with receipts and freight notes from Pacific Mail and St Louis and Chicago markets.
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