National Capital Dispatch on Grant Reception and Tariff Debate
From our Regular Correspondent in Washington April 4 1884 the House recesses to greet General Grant on crutches with warm words and friendly handshakes amid rumors of a repaired political list. The piece criticizes Morrison and Randall faction clashes over tariff reform and notes Dawes Indian policy critique and Platts call to elevate the Patent Office within government while Agriculture pushes for cabinet level status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
House
Hayen
Grant
Sam Randall
Avanti Oo
Teers
Morrison
Randall
Springer
Department of Justice
Bir
Carlisle
Mr. Dawes
Platt
Senate
Patent Office
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Whee
Washington
Congress
Dexia
Row at Henry's Mills ends with arrests and escape
A row at Henry's Mills on April 2 ends with Walter Buchanan battered and Barber injured after being attacked for whisky. Morse shoots twice with no damage. Barber is rescued from the creek. Mrs Slocum flees upstairs during arrest. Constable Wright clears all, Morse pays costs. Sheffield plans an opera house, $2,250 subscribed toward a stock company building a $4,000 venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
Henry’s Mills
Barber
Walter Buchanan
Billy Morse
R. C. Wright
GR. Wood
Morse
Wright
Sheffield
P. J. Swain
Wants and Denials Teach Self-Restraint, Ledger Note
In an 1884 Ledger piece by F. C. W. Laser from Wintuamaports the author argues that denying unnecessary wants brings real wealth. He cites Colton on ruin from craving, warns against perpetual longing, and suggests fewer wants would secure a home and savings for lean times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
F.C. W. Laser
Wintuamaports
Adultery and rape charge against Representative Trout
A charge of adultery and rape was filed against Representative Trout of Erie county by Katie Fairman, a domestic worker. Trout waived hearing, posted bail, and was discharged after proper bonds were secured, with court action pending for the second count. The Pittsburg Leader weighs in on juvenile behavior and family discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Trout
Girard
Erie County
Katie Fairman
Walnut Street
Trout
Simonton
Charles Reade ailing Novelist of Victorian Era
A historical notice reviews Charles Reade born 1814 son of English country gentleman. Highlights his Oxford education, legal career, and prolific novels such as It Is Never Too Late to Mend and Griffith Gaunt. Mentions plays like Gold and a late health decline with Cannes to London move before dissolution.
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Magdalen Hall
Oxford
University of Oxford
Charles Reade
Guristie Johnstone
Griffith Gaunt
Reade
Cannes
London
Theade
Queen Victoria
Liquor Traffic Rune Prohibition Debate Sparks Meeting in Baltimore
The piece notes rising distilled spirits and fermented liquor consumption from 1869 to 1883, criticizing prohibitionists while predicting continued agitation. It cites a Baltimore American notice of a harmony meeting in Baltimore with leading Democrats expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Tur
Baltimore Americann
Lottsville items reflect town life in April 1884
In Lottsville on April 9 1884 letters report Charles Wilsons boy ill with fever Mrs Eastman returns from Allentown PA Joseph Eastman and daughter Mrs Sarah Freeman visit Jefferson County W O K Crosby delivered farewell sermon at Sabheet ave fire alarm saved by Mr Peterson Mrs U L Fulton sold personal property plans renting house to live in Jamestown Dave Barker acts as goods salesman Our quiet unknown granger organization gains members and hosts meals Dr D W Whitney moves goods and postoffice from Lotts store to Grange hall Leslie Jonson leaves clerk duties Whitney assists customers Deacon urges support for home trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Eastman
Sarah Freeman
Jefferson County
W. O&k. Crosby
Web Abbott
Peterson
U. L. Fulton
Jamestown
Dave Barker
Boas
D. W. Whitney
Lott
Grange Hall
Leslie Jonson
Dee
Trade dollar bill sparks clash over policy and inflation
The article discusses passage of the trade dollar bill, noting Philadelphia firms hold large quantities. It contrasts Secretary of the Treasury Pulger's recommendations with House plans to buy dollars at par and recoin, warning the bill could inflame silver inflation. It also cites New York Times reflections on the Cincinnati riots and the need to reform justice without harming the innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Congress
Pulger
House
Senate
Rapide Courier
Fire at Corry works damages patterns and office
Fire at H. King & Son's novelty works in Corry Pennsylvania originated in the engine room and spread to the second door containing patterns and office, destroying those areas. Machinery on the first floor sustained only minor damage. Total loss listed at 2000 with 1500 dollars insured. cause is undetermined. The firm produced boilers and engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorry
H. King & Son
Novelty Works
Clark to be hanged in New York murder case
Charles Clark aged 85 was tried in Little Valley Cattaraugus County for the murder of his wife near Lydon New York on December 1. A jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree and Judge Haight sentenced him to be hanged on May 23. Clark professed innocence as his appeal fades amid claims of insanity following a past riot in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Little Valley
Cattaraugus County
N. Y
Lyndon
Haight
G. M. Rider
D. Ir. Warring
Frank Rumacy
Olean
Hudson Ansley
Salamanes
Criel
Clark
Clack
Sao
Rushford
Mark
Ciernoon
Tsuid
Father’s
Cuba
Bradford
Father
Cincinnati
Editor Yates Sentenced for Libel in London Trial
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge sentenced Edmund Yates for criminal libel after a World article alleging a rumored elopement caused scandal. The judge denounced society journals as pests and imposed four months in prison, though a stay and possible appeal may mitigate the decree.
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London
Coleridge Dadly
Edmund Yates
the World
Yates
Runnor
Lord Lonsdale
Lord Coleridge
Mary Anderson
Wora
Paul Pry
Actua
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Pittsburg
Loltsville
Lottsville
the Ledger
Charles Wilson
New York
Corry
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