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July 14, 1871
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Aftermath of the New York Riot: Military dismissed, municipal employees involved discharged, sparking Irish threats against Governor and commissioners; authorities prepared for more unrest. No Orangemen injured; rioters held for trial; total deaths reach 56 with more expected.
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The New York Riot.—The Military has been dismissed. The municipal authorities yesterday discharged every employee who was concerned in the riot. The indignation among the Irish was heightened by this proceeding and many threats of revenge against the Governor, the Park Commissioners, and the Street Commissioners, were made. But the authorities are prepared to repress any more disturbances. It is singular that, notwithstanding all the fighting, not one of the Orangemen was hurt. A number of the rioters have been held by the Police Courts for trial. Seven more deaths occurred yesterday, making the total number fifty-six, and this will be increased by others who are mortally wounded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
New York Riot
Military Dismissal
Irish Threats
Orangemen Unhurt
Rioters Arrested
Riot Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor
Park Commissioners
Street Commissioners
Orangemen
Irish
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor
Park Commissioners
Street Commissioners
Orangemen
Irish
Location
New York
Story Details
Military dismissed after riot; employees discharged, heightening Irish indignation and threats against officials; authorities ready to suppress further disturbances; no Orangemen injured despite fighting; rioters held for trial; total deaths 56, more expected.