News in Brief From Across Europe and Africa
Reports deny Italy plans for Tripoli. Granada faces 15000 evacuees after earthquakes. France weighs Pekin attack. Parnell attacks Ireland’s grand juries and school system. London warns of a dynamite plot at key railway stations. Bank of England notes counterfeit spread suspected amateur work. Wolseley reports Khartoum arrival. Gordon in convoy. German coastal storms sink ships and burn towns. native uprisings and murders linked to German agents. Bismarck’s Italy trip in doubt.
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Parnell
Ireland
London
Holborn Vnsduct
Manion House
Bank of England
Wolseley
War Office
Khartoum
Gordon
Korti
Hickorytown
Fosstown
Belltown
Africa
King Bell
Pantianius
Bismarck
Italy
Germany
Personal glimpse into Grover Cleveland letters and notices
Albany correspondent reports on Grover Cleveland receiving about one hundred parent letters with photographs. a pasteboard box holds political poems and a Michigan teacher’s earnest advice. Other items note bids for Illinois post offices, financial aid to Gen Grant’s supporters, deaths including Mrs Myra Gaines and Maj Brady, and political figures dying or ill.
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Grover Cleveland
Albany
Michigan
Washington
Illinois
Congress hears wartime spending estimates and industry caution
The Secretary of War estimates funds for a gun factory one million dollars, Mississippi River improvements one million one hundred sixty thousand, and the Missouri River Commission one hundred fifty thousand. Glass manufacturers in Pittsburgh weigh closing plants early to curb overproduction as Bradstreet reports 448 failures that week, up from prior weeks and years.
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Congress
Secretary of War
Missouri River Commission
Pittsburgh
United States
Bradstreet's
Commerce commission urges direct steam links and tariff concessions
Washington report says a new executive department should manage foreign commerce. The Times notes possible Anglo American hostilities over Nicaragua treaty. Congress may attack the Bureau of Animal Industry amid calls for more funds. Union Pacific critique highlights old mismanagement. new administration praised. A silver Shamdon Church model arrives in Washington. Crop prospects improve in Alton. Cullom backs interstate commerce bill replacing House measure. Courts of Claims judges protest social precedence at a New Year reception. Vanderbilt donates Grant era relics to nation. 1884 New York steerage passengers and other transit counts listed. Casualties include fires in Cleveland and Durham, drownings at Pottsville, and extensive property losses in Nashville and Fall River. Fire damages and boiler explosions occur across several states. several deaths reported.
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Washington
Board of Trade
England
London Times
United States
Nicaragua
Dominion
Congress
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau
Union Pacific Road
Secretary of the Interior
Shamdon Church
Cork
Ireland
Ftute
Alton
Ill
Forticultural Society
Cullom
Senate
House
Court of Claims
District of Columbia
United States Supreme Court
W. H. Vanderbilt
Stevering& Fleming
Cleveland
Durham N. C
Sioux City
Summerville
Valentine
Neb
Johnstown
Middle Loop
Niobrara River
Nebraska
Iowa
Pottsville
Henry Rovers
New York
T. B. Scott Lumber Company
Merrill
Wis
Sallie Cooper
Psyde
Kentucky
Arild
Loujhville
Nashville
Lincx
Georgia
Alabama
Slade
Fall River
Maes
Ina Ee
Tax on spirits debated by Secretary and proposed changes
The discussion centers on amending revenue laws to require the payment of the tax only upon withdrawal of goods. The Secretary opposes a 0 cent plan, favors extending the bonded period, and argues the tax should be collected only when spirits are removed for consumption.
Political notes on Prohibition Admin and cabinet shifts
The document outlines Atta meetings of the National Adminites of the Prohibition endorsing banking and service arrangements, mentions St. John’s character, Arkansas officials, James D. Walker’s March retirement, and A H Garland cabinet transfer. It also covers Connecticut Legislature ballot results, Arthur’s acceptance of Smyth resignation after intoxication incident, Fordyce’s Arkansas Democratic National Committee seat, and Cabinet vacancies with uncertain second fill. Senator Bayard critiques new treaties and predicts their handling.
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Atta
New York
Jony
Daniel
St. John’s
Arkansas
James D. Walkers
A. H. Garland
Connecticut
Brace
Henry G. Harrison
S. H. Fordyce
Webbell
Democratic National Committee
Washington
South
Garland
Bayard
Arthur
Series of violent incidents across multiple states and cities
Reports describe affrays with knives in Rutledge Georgia killing one and wounding many, a wreckers derailment near Bethpage Station Long Island killing the engineer and fireman, fatal affray in New York involving Captain Phelan and Richard Short, and multiple other killings, robberies, arsons, and defaulter notices across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and the Northwest.
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Rutledge
Bethpage Station
L. I
O’donovan Rossa
New York
Thomas F. Phelan
Kansas City
Richard Short
Charles Simons
Portland
William Vaughan
Grafton
W. Va
East Iveerpool
Ohio
Ély
Lewis Carl
Seiderville
Woodward Avenue
Betrett
James Davis
Sand Creek
Haltor Osmond
New Orleans
X- Sherif
Brewster
Maj. J. D
Housti
Fragmentary Crime Briefs From Distant Locales
The text reports a xed dispute over a retraction linked to a Denver incident, a fatal fight at Brewster, and the acquittal of Dan Holcomb for a murder case at the Crouch farm near Jackson. It also mentions a Mexican mutiny resulting in the captain's murder and soldiers fleeing with ammunition, seeking U.S. territory.
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Aamoneuston
Brewster
Houston
Dan Holcomb
Mich
Crouch Farm
Jackson
Unsendia
F Fé
United States
Bombs and Explosions Strike Europe and America in Disturbing News
Reported explosion wrecks a town hall in Warminster England with shattered windows and frightened residents. In Pennsylvania a nitrate factory blast kills and injures workers as a massive dynamite pile explodes, while Spain endures earthquakes with nearly a thousand dead and many injured. war news from Indian Territory indicates General Hatch plans movement toward Camp Oklahoma.
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Warminster
England
Hel
Little Rock
Arkansas
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Indian Territory
General Hatch
Camp
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Senate Passes Eunund’s Grant Retirement Bill on 14th
The Senate approved Eunund’s measure to place General Grant on the retired list with full rank and pay. Vote 40 to 9 after a brief debate. The body then reviewed the Interstate Commerce bill and adjourned in memory of Mr. Colfax. Messages from State and White House noted missing electoral certificates. Randall proposed 31,500 for messengers. The French Spoliation Claim bill passed after short discussion. Wait then moved the Chinese Indemnity Fund bill, which also passed.
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Eunund
General Grant
Senate
Yeas
Harrison
Colfax
Secretary of State
House
Oregon
Randall
Congress
Wait
Senate Debates HawleySherman Papers War Dept Controversy
Senate debate on Hawley’s resolution to demand Gen Sherman papers from the War Department centers on a personal clash with Jefferson Davis. Senators quarrel over publication, conspiracy claims, and the propriety of federal records amid Civil War history. House actions include pensions, public buildings, and canal enlargement proposals. Death of Holden Colfax noted. session adjourned.
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Vance
Sherman
Davis
War Department
Hawley
Governor Vance
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Hawley
Gen. Sherman
Gov. Brown
Mr. Davis
Messrs
Bayard
Garland
Lamar
Brown
Colquitt
Hampton
Harris
Kenna
Maxey
Morgan
Gen. i Grant
Fitz John Porter
House
House of Representatives
Stockslager
State of
Kansas
Hebbyipe Colfax
In a French cemetery two wives lie side by side
A grave marker recounts Gabrielle as an adored wife and Henrietta as a second wife. Each is described as an angel, conveying a solemn tribute to two women buried together. The lines reveal a grieving husband’s lasting sorrow and affectionate memory.
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France
Gabrielle
Henrietta
Improving Oil-Cloth Appearance With Wax Turpentine Mix
To renew oil-cloth look rub with a mixture of beeswax half an ounce to a saucer full of turpentine. Set in a warm place to mix thoroughly. Apply with a flannel cloth then rub with a dry flannel.
Family Irony Sparks Debate Over Inheritance
In a terse exchange, one man questions if another’s son resembles him and whether wealth would tempt him. The reply suggests a potential likeness in temperament but notes that after wealth is gone there would be nothing left to take.
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Smith
Gowd
Sudden Demise of Ex Vice President Schuyler Colfax
Hon Schuyler Colfax of South Bend Ind ex Vice President of the United States died at the Chicago St Paul Maine and Omaha depot at five in the morning after arriving in Mankato on the Milwaukee Road train. He walked to the depot waiting room and died within minutes of showing signs of distress. He was born in New York and rose to politics in Indiana and Washington, serving as Speaker of the House and Vice President. The obituary notes his career, a period of retirement, and mentions impeachment inquiries connected to his time in office.
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Duncan Ross
Cleveland
Toronto
Sir John A. Macdonald
Montreal
Gen. Grant
Senator Hill
Georgia
Isaiah Rynders
New York
New York City
Schuyler Colfax
United States
Mankato
Minn
Stix Brothers, Kernan & Co
McCulloch
Bradstreet’s
Banks of
Farmers’ Bank
Elizabethtown
N. J
Packer
Shenandeixh
Centennial
Centralia
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Carnere Bros. & Co
Titteburgh
J. G. Schmohl
Galena
Isaac Zeilier
Cincinnati
Herman Mack
Wilkesbarre
Lehien Valley Coal Company
Red Bank
Columbia
D.C
Edward Welsh
Detroit
James L. Hall
Troy
N. Y
Bf Leubric Brothers
J. Louis
Oliver Chilled Flow
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
St. Paul
Maine
Omaha
Inn
Colfax
Milwaukee Road
Mercury
Rington
United Stat
Senate
Indianapolis State Joure
Bend
St.Joseph
Baltimore
Peaker
Pain
Goman
Teldeath
Z. G
Eather
Indiana
Newes County
Matthews
Gsuyler
Earl of Aylesford Dies at Pig Springs Texas
A dispatch from Pig Springs Texas reports the death of the Earl of Aylesford at his Texas ranch of about 40 000 acres. Born in 1849 he inherited one of Britain's largest estates and titles. He died of acute bowel inflammation at age 72 after a period of illness. His widow Edith daughter of Col Peers Williams of Temple Court England survives.
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Pig Springs
Tex
Earl of Iford
England
Aylesford
Texas
Earl of Aylesford
Great Britain
Edith
Peers Williams
Temple Court
Berks
Europe
Death of Wyoming Governor William Hale in Cheyenne
Governor William Hale of Wyoming Territory died in Cheyenne after a lingering illness. Appointed by President Arthur on August 3, 18 2, he resided at Glenwood Iowa and was 48 years old.
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Gvernor William Hale
Wyoming Territory
Cheyenne
Arthur
Glenwood
Iowa
Noted criminal lawyer William W. O'Brien Dies in Chicago
William W. O'Brien a renowned criminal lawyer died at his Chicago home from peritonitis. Born in Leitrim Ireland May 22 1884 he emigrated to the United States in 1854 and lived in New Orleans before settling in Peoria Illinois. He studied law and achieved a large practice after moving to Chicago in 1874. He was in his 51st year.
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Illiam W. O'Brien
West
Chicago
Leitrim
Ireland
United States
Nerleans
Peoria
Coe
O'Brien
Death of Isaiah Rynders in New York politics
Democratic politician Isaiah Rynders died at his home in New York after a paralysis strike. Report cites his final words as I need brandy, noting his significant ante bellum influence in Manhattan and New York local politics. He was 75 years old.
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New York
Rynders
Isaiah Rynders
Composer Sir Arthursullivax Proclaims Death of Italian Opera
Sir Arthursullivax in the London Daily News issues a pronouncement announcing the death of Italian opera, framing a major shift in musical theatre and declaring an end of an era.
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Arthur Sullivax
London Daily News
Indian Representative Gifts Senator Voorhees Elegant Robe
Gleu Boupinot presented Senator Voorhees with an ornate robe crafted from wildcat skins, a gift reportedly described by the Colonel in Arkansas as a notable political gesture.
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Gleu
Boupinot
Senator Voorhees
Arkansas
Phobias King Linked to English Peer and Oxford Graduate
Pitts burg motor dealer Phobias King rumored to be the son of a British noble and a graduate of Oxford University.
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Phobias King
Pittsburg
Oxford
Chara Louise Ke Tona Shows Mania for Real Point Lace Handkerchiefs
Chara Louise Ke Tona displays a focused passion for authentic point lace handkerchiefs. Her collection highlights craftsmanship, rarity, and personal style in a nod to vintage textile art.
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Chara Louise Ke
Tona
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Magneto. Herald
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the News
Rome
Tripoli
Granada
Snevajar
Pekin
Iant
Mark Hopkins
Great Barrington
Mass
Gacexear
Wright
New Jersey
Bordentown
Myra Clarke Gaines
Hugant
New Orlans
Charles B. Brady
St. Louis
McClellan
J. P. Campbell
M. E. Church
Philadelphia
C. W. Folger
Treasury
Geneva
Mme. Modjeeska
Frank Gardner
O—A Crank
B. F. Butler
Boston Herald
W. W. O’brien
William Hale
Territory of
Wyoming
Secretary of the Treasury
Somerset Chemical Works
Somerset
Pennsylvania
McKeever
Hazen
Waupaca
Wisconsin
Thomas Wal H
van de Car
Tral
Meade
Alfred van de Car
Walsh
Madrid
Spain
Tarrax
Camillas
Almunecar
Algare
Mathew Brown
Toledo
Second National Bank
the Markets
Beever
Eeemeastseee Sareaaeses
Derby
Milwaukee
Aktatus Cwaheash Cadets
Detroit Ntriate Cwses Asseshis Tacaspecouce
Ee Eeeages
Tanabolis
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House For Representatives
Senator Hawley
Confederate Senate
Confederate States
General Sherman
Montgomery
Mason
Slidell
Morpen
Army of the United States
Ingalls
Democratic Party
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Gen. Sherma
V.z
Mallory
Belva Alockwood
Jatiana
Aft
California
Madison
Greely
Mann
Pacific
Henry Wilson
Massachusets
Judiciary Committee of the House
Earl of
Governor Hale
William W. O’brien
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