Three Men Rescued From Guano Island by Powhatan
Secretary Whitney reported Captain Beardsley of the Powhatan rescued three men from Ron Ecuador Island in November. Anthony Repp, Henry Ventoiel, and Bartholomew Van Schendt, all residents of Europe, had contracted with Captain Genett to collect guano, but were stranded after May. They survived on fish, boobies, conches, and rainwater until rescue.
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Washington
Dee
Whitney
T. A. Beardsley
Powhatan
Rencuador Island
Anthony Repp
Alsace
Henry Ventoiel
Bartholomew van Schendt
Genett
Ritchies Company
New York
Roncuador Island
Jim F. Cook
Providence
Slosson Beats Vignaux in World Championship Bid in St Louis
In St Louis on December 3, Slosson defeated Vignaux in a long world championship bid billiards match. A crowd of about 400 watched as Vignaux led early with a 14 break and 125 best, then Slosson surged with a 101 run late to pull ahead. The match lasted three hours and fifteen minutes with Slosson finishing 2020-29 to 1514-29 for Vignaux.
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St. Louis
Vignaux
Slosson
Chicago
Methodist Elders Conference Opens Under Bishop Bowman
The riding elders conference continued today with Bishop Bowman presiding. Rev Samuel Meredith of the Joy Conference Rev A W Fisher and J A B Wilson of the Wilmington Conference presented papers on various topics in York on December 3.
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Bowman
Samuel Meredith
Joy
A. W. Fisher
J. A. B. Wilson
Wilmington
York
Turkey Asked to Retire in Balkan Crisis
Citizens of Philipopolis refuse to negotiate with Turkish commissioners despite a Russian agent's counsel. Alexander rejects Servian terms, hostilities to resume. Included are surrender details of King Theban and continued gains by English liberals, plus news of Peru's revolution closure.
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Theban
Peru
Turkish Interference Resented in Bulgarian Crisis
London reports Turkish delegates arrived at Philipopolis amid protests to restore the status quo ante. Russian agents warned of Turkish troops and rejection of foreign commissions, while Bulgarians press for Sofia as government seat and resist settlement. Serbia names Horvatich to command. fighting resumes as tensions rise and Great Powers urged to delay actions. Gladstone thanks Mid-Lothian electors and rejects Liberal Tory alliance.
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London
Philipopolis
European Commission
Russia
Sofia
Bulgaria
Alexander
Servia
Widdin
ThebaW Surrender Bends to British Pressure in Mandalay
The Burmese monarch King Theban, terrified and seeking life terms, surrendered to British forces led by General Prendergast in Mandalay. Stadler escorted him to Calcutta for asylum. the French consul accompanied the king. Badly frightened Theban blamed advisers and feared assassins, while Burmese ministers faced arrest. Mandalay faced dacoit attacks and plunder as authorities consider a native ruler under Queen Victoria’s suzerainty.
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London
King Thebaw
Prendergast
Mandalay
Theban
Stadler
King Theban
Lord Dufferin
India
Calcutta
Friedh
England
English Elections Report From Louth Result and Five Ps Speech
Returns from Louth announce Philip Callan defeated by over 1,000 as independent Nationalist against Colonel Nolan. National totals: 265 Liberals, 210 Tories, 51 Nationalists. Callan to petition Commons on Nolan seating. Roseberry says Parliament will be short lived. Chamberlain cites five Ps for Liberal defeats: priests, publicans, parsons, Parnellites, protectionists. Parnell boasted in speech.
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Ireland
Parnell
Salisbury
Gladstone
Mid-Lothian
Lonnox
Louth
Philip Callan
Colonel Nolan
Callan
House of Commons
Earl of Roseberry
Glasgow
Chamberlain
Leicester
Amicable Armistice Reached In Lima Conflict
In Lima on December 3 a center city battle ended with an armistice declared until midday. Caceres and Iglesias sides agreed to name a commission to elect a provincial president and set a general election. Diplomatic corps brokered the settlement as street fighting caused damage and fears of looting.
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Lima
Caceres
Bolivar Square
Diplomatic Corps
Russian Criticism of Salisbury Policy Obstruction
The Journal de St. Petersburg comments on Lord Salisbury’s London banquet speech to Count Von Munster. It says Salisbury overreaches in tying British policy to Germany and accuses him of obstructive policy that has inflamed Slav blood and doomed the Balkan conference to fail.
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Str. Petersspurag
Journal de St. Petersburg
Lord Salisbury
London
Count von Munster
Germany
Ord Salisbury
Rumors Of Queen Mercedes Lung Disease Stir Spain
Disquieting reports from Maprio on December 3 claim Queen Mercedes has developed lung disease and scrofulous debility. Generals are said to have met recently at Lopez Dominiquez's residence, raising government suspicions. Prime Minister Sagasta has demanded an explanation, but Dominiguez denounces the probe and suggests seeking traitors elsewhere.
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Maprio
Mercedes
Lopez Dominiquez
Senor Sagasta
Dominiguez
Sagasta
German plan to seize monopoly on liquor trade
Berlin December 3 The German government contemplates submitting a measure to the Reichstag that would grant it a monopoly of the spirit trade.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Expulsion Order on Foehr Suspended After Interference
United States Minister to Berlin Mr Pendleton again suspends the expulsion order for Germans on Foehr island following his intervention. Two survivors from the German bark Fidele, en route from Wilmington to Wolgartz, are rescued in St George's channel reporting seven crew drowned.
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Foehr
Pendleton
United States
Berlin
Fidele
Wilmington
Wolgartz
St. George's Channel
Dakota Wheat Crop Far Ahead of Farmers’ Sales
Milwaukee December 3 A private telegram from James Baynes Dakota Statistician reports that the 1885 crop shows a surprising amount of wheat sold. From reliable reports two thirds of the season’s crop has been delivered from farmers.
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Dakota
Milwaukee
James Baynes
Prize Offered for 1883 84 Transit Essay in Rochester
Rochester reports that last January H H Warner founder of Warner Observatory offered 200 in gold for the best 3000 word essay on the trans its of 1883 and 1884. The contest closed on December.
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Rochester
N. Y
H. H. Warner
Warner Observatory
Essays From Global Submissions Impress Meteorologists
Letters from Fiji, Australia, Sandwich Islands, Bohemia, Germany, Cape of Good Hope, England, Scotland and the United States arrive as judges await decision. Professor Swift of the observatory notes the essays are of high character and will greatly interest meteorologists and astronomers.
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Fiji Islands
Australia
Sandwich Islands
Bohemia
Germany
Cape of Good Hope
England
Scotland
United States
Swift
Observatory
Mexican revolution grows in Nuevo Leon leadership
A Monterey dispatch to the Globe-Democrat reports the Independent party forming in Nuevo Leon with Gen. Garza Ayala as local president and Gen. Predo Martinez as vice president. Manuel Rodriguez leads 600 followers in armed action, routing ex governor Mauro Sepulveda and advancing toward Monterrey's capital area as federal forces stay cautious and possible military rule looms. Washington notes Mexican minister Romero denies official revolution and asserts American mining capital remains secure.
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St. Louis
Monterey
Globe-Democrat
Independent Party
Nuevo Leon
Garza Ayala
Predo Martinez
Manuel Rodriguez
Mauro Sepulveda
Garcia
Santa Catarina
Sepulveda
Bustamente
Villaldoma
Lampasas
Juan Zuazua
Naranzo
Sepulchera
Trevino
Davila
Mexico City
Washington
Senor Romero
Mexico
Five Die After Dora Emery Boiler Explodes in East River
A steam tug Dora Emery towing a steam barge exploded near Fifty eighth Street, likely killing five crew aboard. Debris fell to shore, windows shattered on the New York side, and the tug drifted free until picked up by the Franklin Edson. Names of the crew include Captain Jarrett Morris, Louis Capperata, Charles Davis, Thomas Van Hansen, and Garrett Morris Jr. The Dora Emery valued at $10,000. Initial sightings indicate all hands perished with no survivors found aboard the tug or scow ballast.
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New York
Dora Emery
East River
Fifty Eighth Street
First Avenue
Franklin Edson
Jarrett Morris
Louis Capperata
Charles Davis
Cook
Thomas van Hansen
Garrett Morris, Jr
Hell Gate
Sunday Law Clash in Chicago Sparks Saloon Fight
Chicago saloon-keepers oppose strict Sunday closing laws arguing they infringe rights. They cite 1884 school census figures showing 560000 foreign residents, many favoring open saloons, and plan to push for law modifications at a future meeting.
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Cuicano
Chicago
Attempted Wife Murder and suicide in New York
In New York at 6:30 PM Charles Ray twenty six shot his wife Maria in the left cheek then killed himself. They lived at 1003 Madison avenue. Ray, once an engineer for the Mexican government, had recently returned from there and suffered over money disputes that unsettled him. Mrs Ray says he was causelessly jealous.
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New York
Charles Ray
Maria
Madison Avenue
Ray
Hamilton County Election Returns Writ Mandamus
The Governor and Secretary of State apply to the Ohio Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to compel Clerk Dalton of Hamilton county to file returns for abstract No 2 of votes cast in the county. The writ is allowed and returnable tomorrow morning. This concerns the state ticket only. A petition in error to the Hamilton county Circuit Court in the senatorials contest was filed and a motion argued to advance the case. decision reserved.
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CoLuaisus
State
Supreme Court
Dalton
Hamilton County
Secretary of State
Circuit Court
Frauds in Railway Building Reported on CPR Contracts
In Montreal December 3 engineers for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company re measured sections north of Lake Superior and found the firm overpaid contractors by 1 200 000 dollars. Demands for reimbursement were met for small sections, but three large contractors refuse and suits have been filed in Montreal and Toronto to recover the sums.
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Monttireal
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Lake Superior
Toronto
Gubernatorial Vote Count Totals Filed for Virginia
Ricaymont Va December 3 The official gubernatorial vote tally is released totaling 289 071 votes. Governor candidate Fitzhugh Lee Democrat gathers 152 544 votes while Wise Republican receives 136 510 with 17 votes scattered.
Hendricks's Successor Likely Logan in Senate Nomination
In tonight's caucus Senator Logan is considered almost certain to be chosen to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Hendricks. Mr. Edmunds will move the nomination of the Illinois senator. The article notes a technical point overcome and discusses the cost to the people of burying a great man. It also mentions belief in a coming Congress to pass a measure on presidential succession and the House offices.
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Senator Logan
Congress
House
Logan
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
General Logan
Senate
Edmunds
Wm. Walter Phelps
New Jersey
Mr. Hiscock
New York
Logan Seen Likely Choice for Senate President pro tem
Washington note on General Logan as the likely President pro tem of the Senate with Edmunds’ nomination to move, plans to swear in Logan, and debates on precedents including Ferry and Mason cases impacting his election amid Senate procedures.
What We Pay For Great Men Funeral Cost Figures
Washington December 3 There is an old tale of a traveler who questions the cost of a statue and the throne. An American analyst tallies the expenses of a notable death saying the government spends about 160 000 on a public funeral with 30 000 for draping 60 000 for clerks 20 000 in funeral expenses 50 000 for trains and related items and notes extra holiday spending. He argues much is wasted.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Germany
Sam
Lindley Murray
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Uncle Sam
Journal
Senate
House
Presidential succession bill may be enacted soon
Washington Dec 3 It is the belief of several congressmen that a law providing for continuous presidential succession will be enacted, likely adopting the Hoar bill which places Cabinet officers in rank order for vacancy transfer. The plan aims to avoid complications and preserve the people's chosen policies, with other proposals favoring four year Electoral College terms facing vacancy rules.
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Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Senate
Legislature Debates Bill on President and Vice President
The article notes ongoing legislative discussion about a bill to elect another President and Vice President. It emphasizes the bill's bad features and states it is unlikely to be reported from the committee.
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Ately
Leedom Faces Feeble Opposition in House Officers Fight
Washington December 3 A struggle over House offices shifts as Sergeant at arms Leedom faces opposition from McLean interests and a varied slate for door-keeper. Captain Donelson leads in popularity for door-keeper while John Trainor’s bet against Carlisle’s speakership backfires. Ohio Democrats rally to Leedom with Ben Lefevre the sole dissenting voice. caucus unlikely and Leedom seems set for acclamation alongside Clerk Clark and Postmaster Dalton.
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Leedom
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Atarms
McLean
Ohio
Wheaton
Detroit
Clark
Missouri
Donelson
Tennessee
John Trainor
New York
Carlisle
Trainor
Ohio Democratic
House of Representatives
Col. Armstrong
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eugene Powell
Columbus
Ben Lefevre
Dalton
Indiana
Hazen Report Recalled Over Garlington Critique
Secretarial action recalls General Hazen's report to strike a paragraph criticizing Lieutenant Garlington and Lincoln. The prose alleges Garlington failed to request timely aid, misled the court, and neglected to secure caches, leading to spoiled provisions and lost lives.
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Washington Special
Hazen
Signal Service
Endicott
Lincoln
Garlington
Greely
Brevoort Island
Proteus Court of Inquiry
Cape Sabine
Sabine
Ideal Jefferson Portrait Opens Democratic White House Room
The ante-room of the White House features a full-length portrait of Thomas Jefferson by E. F. Andrews, with Jefferson depicted in period dress and verified for accuracy through descendants and records. Mrs. Hayes’s portrait, painted by Huntington, now has a gold frame replacing the original carved-wood frame amid temperance critiques.
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Washington
White House
Thomas Jefferson
E. F. Andrews
Martha Washington
Andrews
Ohio
Hoadly
Jefferson
Far West
Archibald Bliss
Yayes
Foundry
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