News of the Foreign Week: Insurgents, Disorders, Fires
A Vienna dispatch reports Munmimen Insurgents seize bonds in Arg Dor bond and in Dalkan and Trajan's Gate. Strikes disrupt cotton centers in England with riot and police control. A theater fire in Abmetougger kills forty. Famine in Chita affects 25,409,000 people with transport limits. Constantinople riots, Caracas quake losses, and naval tensions in Samoa. Russian reinforcement at Trebizond noted amid Linzistan unrest and Turkish actions.
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Vienna
Insurgenta
Dorbond
Dalkan
Trajan's Gate
England
Lancardiro
Intl
St. Petersburg
Lebonvale
Murtre
London
Gaia
Biary
United States
Seward
Chita
Caracas
Venezuela
Walter
Rivera
Fsb
Urevluce
Constantinople
Istanda
Gount Schongaloff
Suez
Peter
Canon Boe Proposa
Tlee
Samoa
Hamoay Navy
China
Trebizond
Linzistan
Tyrgia Aris
Bithilnos
Actin and
Domestic Intelligence Roundup of New York Syndicate Fallout
A scrambled report notes the New York Syndicate’s clash with the Secretary of the Treasury over 259 million in U S bonds, plus political unrest and legal cases. It mentions Jo Rochester New York, Rev Samuel S. Isaac, Caroline McCluehy, and a murder trial slate in Chicago with 13 men awaiting trial and 2 more under indictment. A Communist parade in San Conia with about 5 000 participants, a coroner’s verdict on a fatal air explosion in Minneapolis, and a St Louis hotel fire disaster recalled. Civil court matters include a high court ruling in Minneapolis and a disturbance near Grundy county involving a distillery raid.
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New York
Frvanery
Mra
Lown Lewis
Jo Rochester
Samuel
Isaaca
the Countey
Caroline McCluehy
Trou
Europe
Chicago
Muder
Auder Suntellioo
Dents
Conia Te
Banday
Benuta
Minneauth
High Court of
Impenduwnt
Iy Peate
Heinl
Muncapolie
Aminu
St. Louis
Counyry
Ohio Democrats Schedule State Convention for June
The Democrats of Ohio plan to hold their state convention on June 2. A committee appointed by Speaker Bandits will oversee investigations into Localans and Florida elections, as proposed by the Potter resolution, with Clarkson Potter of New York and others named in the body.
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Ohio
Florida
Potter
Clarkson N. Potter
New York
Fesom B Moskaso
Dupois
Eppa Huutov
Repetiicone
Wits
Platy
Mokerill
Senate
Hovak
Harris
Shelley
Alabams
Maurantes
Toran Hiver
Kanatha
Atlantin and
Great Weetort
Florida Coast Canal Company
Fort 8 Puilip Canal Company
Hock Intend
Hennepinanal Company
Gamnega Canal
Lealaton
Handy Baltroat Companaire
Ornal
Mpany
Garfold
Athine
Orlteadlen
Turanar
Savatz
Conkling
Memphin
Thurman
Aloke
Deeratary
Slichtin
Hich
Thurnin
Bislie
Thurman Wan
Yeas
Yean
Teller
Teconaller
Wroyespar
Travia
Paddock
Mapecch
Ony
Texas Pacific
B. Packard de Cousttt
Liverpool
Tudus Faircbird
Conwal
Paria
Movar
Darrian
Tiinois
Oregon
Carolin
Wheller
Gaveton
Jineriacn
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Traua
C. B. Meadford
Shanghai
Cling
Saller
Trunapay
Luxare
Hille
Pranosy Ly Casey
United Blatro
Davis
Treasury Department
Coliumbia
Frothtugheny
Wray
Hovst
Nobortgon
Euat
Weet
Rhavie
Parligh
Aurelard
Habertsant
National and State Conventions Report 1876 Politics
Indiana Republicans held a state convention in Indianapolis on May 29 nominating Henry Samoa for Secretary of State Jacob PF Bird for Auditor R Main for Treasurer and David Moon for Attorney General Prof John Young named Superintendent. Vermont Republicans met May 23 at Burlington nominating Col Rod ford Frogter for Governor E P Calton for Lieutenant Governor and John A Pego for State Treasurer. Pennsylvania Democrats held a Pittsburgh convention naming Andrew H Dill for Governor TL D Hons for Supreme Court and J Bingpoon Apriea for Secretary of Internal Affairs. The platforms denounced Republican financial policy and electoral integrity debates while urging investigation and accountability. Washington notes cover appointive and legislative moves, impeachment talk, and bond discussions.
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Virginis
John A. Mollahon
Ohio
J. C. 8. Blackburn
Kentucky
W. & Stenget
Panorylvania
Thoman BR. Cobb
Indiana
Democrat
B. F. Intler
Marsachnaette
Frank Hisoath
New York
S. D. Cot
Thomas RB. Reid
Maine
Repubicans
Indianapolis
Horloatet
Ucket
Henry Samoa
Jacob PF. Bird
R., Main
David Moon
John Young
Veront
Burlington
Rodford Frogter
E. P. Calton
John A. Pego
Trenaurer
Hayes
Democratic House of Representatives
Democrats of
Pennsylyania
Pittsburgh
Andrew H. Dill
D. Hons
J. Bingpoon Apriea
Republican Party
Ta Teasurea
Ty Mem
United States
Treasury
Xpeentatora
Ratironda
Acital Settlcth
Provident
Forty Fourth Congress May 17 Debates and Army Bill Controversy
Fragmented report from the Forty Fourth Congress describes May 17 proceedings with party strife over a ruling on motions, remarks by Mr. Conger and Mr. Verrin, and a clash surrounding the Army Appropriation bill. The House then spends days debating military funding and related measures amid procedural fighting.
Iowa articles of many towns report varied events and figures
A compilation from Keokuk, Greene, and surrounding counties details milk production at two tons per day, waterworks plans, a $15,000 loss from a Grain elevator fire, a notable funeral, and large crop statistics. It notes Pickard as state university president, a 99 year old Mason's funeral, tornado relics, and state farm shows with corn and wheat yields and rail shipments.
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Harper
Keokuk County
Keenor
Ormdull
Greene County
Tose
Board of Regents of
the State University
J. A. Pickard
Chicago
Watexnoo
Tom Waterloo Courier
Blackhawk
Causey Boorys
St. Paul
Sioux City
Pacine Road
Taxhanner Iatter County
Iowa
Delaware
State Agricultural Society
Iir
Ogecogate
United States
Raitronda
Ows
Revolutionists aim to expel President in Hayes era crisis
A heated defense of Hayes and Hendricks, denouncing Democratic revolts and Republican delays. The piece warns that a planned revolutionary scheme would paralyze business, erode confidence, and threaten constitutional government, urging unity to uphold law and order against perceived plots.
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New York
Echeme
Democracy Puesto Uanonrss
Oregon
Crrolina
Louisiana
Hivanns Harz
Obsirmyn
Guonar O
Gonrau
Miscellaneous Gleanings Telegrams From Ottawa and Canada
A telegraph from Ottawa reports the Dormon Government receiving a note from the Leaperial Government about possible war between Great Drituta and Inside it imevitalte. Gas explosion in a Halifax colliery costs several miners. A North Troy Virginia dispatch notes Allied press observers report high Canadian border anxiety, with Dominion militia ready to repel invasions at multiple points. A Bennett ship will sail from London to Havre then to San Francisco. a rout through Bobrling's steamer is planned. The Empress of India passenger steamer capsized on Grand River at Gull Ontario with eight drowned.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dormon
Great Drituta
Mintra
Halifax
North Troy
Wyhone
Penallila
Osnada
Ordara
Mentyyat
Quebes
Bennett Polkr
London
Havre
Abe
San Francisco
Brunett
Bobrling
Grand River
Gull
Ont
Counting the Cost of War in a Fallen Age
The article contrasts Napoleonic and modern warfare costs, arguing that while a long war would strain nations like Russia and Britain, greater manpower and firepower now raise expenditure. It cites historical figures, discusses financing fears, and notes social vanity in Washington society as a sidelighting commentary.
The Menace of Il evolution in Hayes Era Debate
The piece argues that Democratic actions against President Hayes aim to unseat him via investigation and partisan leverage. It claims Potter and others deny intent to remove Hayes but show motives to replace him with Tilden. It calls the push a conspiracy surpassing a mere impeachment plan and suggests electoral manipulation by Congressional Democrats.
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Chicago Tribune
Sion
Potter
Hryes
Abe
Hayes
Wheeler
Poandehy
Generona
Afr. Potter
Hayep
Young
Tennessee
Hoth
White House
Tilden
Congress
J. Hayes
Sosa
Democrata
Boyes
Foreclosure Case Redefines Mortgage Redemption Rights
The Supreme Court reverses a national circuit decree on foreclosure sales, affirming state law redemption rights remain binding. The decision affects mortgage contracts, redemption periods, and whether a buyer may bid beyond owed sums. It emphasizes redemption as part of the mortgage agreement, guiding debtors and creditors nationwide.
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Supreme Court
Brino Et al
Hartford Fire Ivarrance Company
Herters Titeict
Ulinois
M Teen Montis
Muster Shell
National Court
National Circuit Court
National Supreme Court
Terefore Manifost
China's coal fields rank among world leaders in scope
The article notes China's annual coal production near 8,000,000 tons with Shansi yielding 1,000,000 tons of anthracite and 700,000 tons of bituminous coal. It claims vast coal and brown iron ore resources, positing China as a major global coal power despite underdeveloped exploitation and current inefficiencies.
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China
Shansi
North America
Bhiansi
Chiness
Germany
The Silver Dollar Process in a 19th Century Mine
A detailed mid 19th century narrative explains silver ore extraction and refining. It describes the ore coming to the surface, passing through crushes and amalgamation with quicksilver, then separation and heating to yield metallic silver bricks ready for coinage. The text emphasizes the ore’s silver sheen and the brutal, laborious process of turning ore into dollars.
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Bidelle
Ingatarione
Alripper
Ophir
Darkebie
Genesia
Aitver
Westward expansion foreseen in early prophecy
The passage reflects on Bishop Berkeley and the vision of Westward expansion, noting how the land from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes evolved from a quiet wilderness to a center of commerce, culture, and education. It contrasts Berkeley’s narrow colonial view with the modern United States’ vast growth in population, cities, universities, and industry.
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Berkeley
Atlantic
America
Jj Pn
Kur
Great West
Riyala
Peter Athe
Harper's Bazar
Remarkable Dead Letter Journey Recalled From Post Office
A fragmented excerpt recounts a mailed letter on February 6 at Postoffice leading to a voyage through New York Tribune accounts. It traces a letter bearing gold sovereigns to Bon Was, London head-letter office, Wales, Australia, and Sydney, then to Washington and New York, finally returning two years later with a failed delivery and_restore.
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New York Tribune
Bon
New York
London
Wales
Lourni
Aia
Bydney
Aschuoha
Australia
Woman's Win In Revenge Case Stuns St. Petersburg Crowd
Vera Saspalitchnl, a former political prisoner, shot Chief Trepoff to draw public attention to family misfortunes. The jury acquitted her, praising her motive and delivering a dramatic verdict as cheers echoed through the courtroom.
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Vera Sashulitoh
Ronan
Moscow
Natchaiell
Tina
Elie
Ith
Shies Gine
Blane
Tame ‘Ogolinbol
Oh Pretorsburg
Siberia
Prishor
Trepos
Jas
Pavelin
Dogalinbos
Tropos
Iitort
Paeape
Bhig
Tuin
Ualima
Hur
Tat Tanio
Ceans
Dhalf
Tana
Trepoff
St. Petersburg
Vera
Duel challenge in Paris ends with French man retreat
A French challenger faces an American in a tense dispute over weapons and rules of combat. After a heated exchange the duel escalates, but the Frenchman withdraws, leaving the American unhurt and undisturbed for the remainder of his stay in Paris.
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House of the
America
Tom
Fats
France
Paris
History of Petroleum and early oil trade origins
The article traces the start of petroleum as a trade item to August 1859 with Col Drake drilling a deep well. It notes the early production scale of about 14.6 million barrels and a first export around 27,000 barrels valued at about 1,000.
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Col. Drake
Promfant
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