Global chatter and political rumors across continents
Reports from THE NEWSIS and other papers recount Royal Balmoral talk promising peace prospects, denials from Orman Pasha about such statements, a Tut Bennett polar ship voyage to Havre then San Francisco, and a fire at the Sublime Porte precincts. Also notes Russian jury reform, European congress invitations, and global exhibitions and congress dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrol
Balmoral Castle
Constantinople
Orman Pasha
Tut Bennett Polar
Havre
France
San Francisco
Bennett
Behring’s Straits
Sublime Porte
Vera Sassulitch
Trepof
Russia
Austrian
Poland
Paris
San Stefano
Berlin
CaoLéré
British India
Spain
Capt
Jovelar
Cuba
Martinez Campos
Trary
Liverpool
England
Utah
Senate confirms Packard and Fairchild for Liverpool posts
The Senate confirmed Stephen B. Packard of Louisiana as United States Consul at Liverpool succeeding Fairchild who becomes Consul General at Paris. Lucius Fairchild of Wisconsin remains in Liverpool as Consul General and succeeds Torbert in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Stephen B. Packard
Louisiana
United States
Liverpool
Fairchild
Paris
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
Paria
Alfred T. A. Torbert
Theo. Wagner
California
Tut Shah of Persia
St. Petersburg
Czar
Winter Palace
Shah
Tue Shah of Persia
Grand Hotel
London
Madrid
Lisbon
Rupert Harry
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Forbes
Loznp Jomyx Russell
Lord Russell
Duke of Bedford
Henry VIII
Palmerston
Earl Russell
Amberly
National and State Nominating Conventions Reported
The Indiana National party held a state convention in Indianapolis on the 22nd adopting a Toledo aligned platform and nominating Henry James, Jacob F. Bird, R. P. Main, David Moss, and Prof. John Young for state offices. Pennsylvania Democrats met in Pittsburgh May 22–24 nominating Dill, Ross, Hertig, and Aprica for Governor, Supreme Judge, Lieutenant Governor, and Internal Affairs. Vermont Republicans met May 23 in Burlington nominating Redfield Proctor, FE Colton, and John A Page. New York Nationals held a convention at Syracuse on July 23 to nominate a candidate for Judge of the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Party
Indianapolis
Toledo
Henry James
Grant County
Jacob F. Bird
Gibson County
R. P. Main
Floyd County
David Moss
Hamilton County
John Young
Marion County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Andrew H. Dill
H. P. Ross
John Hertig
J. Simpson Aprica
Tux
Vermont
Burlington
Col. Redfield Proctor
FE. P. Colton
John A. Page
Tor New York Nationals
Syracuse
Court of Appeale
Subdued frontier Fenian unrest and disasters reported
Dispatches from Toronto show Fenian excitement on the border has subsided. A Cincinnati distillery seizure for revenue frauds is noted. A Galt Ontario tragedy killed eight after a small steamboat capsized at a dam. An immigrant ship arrived with counterfeit notes from Hamburg. A devastating midwestern tornado damaged Illinois and Wisconsin, killing nine and destroying property worth about 100000 dollars. Reports also mention a raid by unknown Indians near Diamond City Montana, with casualties and a pursuit by Soldiers and locals.
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Larecr
Fuiercuen
Toronto
Cincinnati
Galt
Ont
Columera Correer
England
Healey
Tus
General Society of the Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Tus Steamship Herder
Hamburg
New York
National Broadway Bank
Tradesmen’s National Ank
Illinois
Wisconsin
Barrington
Tfl
Chicago
Diamond City
Mont
Smith River Valley
Camp Baker
Financial statement shows revenue drop and spending cut
Leonerany Sherman presented a cabinet financial statement noting an 11 million dollar shortfall in revenue for the current fiscal year versus last year and an 8 million dollar reduction in government expenditures. Bond prices rose to 102.54 with accrued interest. Elevators report 2,188,151 bushels total of wheat corn oats rye and barley, down from 6,633,147 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonerany Sherman
Cortime
Cuiiaco
Crime and Civilities From a Damp Era
Crooked five dollar notes of the First National Bank of Hanover Pa circulate in Leavenworth Kansas. The bark J S Wright sailed from Philadelphia to Belfast when a mutiny aboard sparked, the crew refusing orders and the bootswain Robert Armstrong killed. Jessz Warner a colored man was hanged at Farmerville Louisiana last week for the murder of Violet Simmons on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Hanover
Leavenworth
Kan
J. S. Wright
Philadelphia
Belfast
Bootswain
Robert Armstrong
Jessz Warner
Farmerville
Violet Simmons
Senate and House Debate on Treasury Books and Army Bills
Congress records show the Senate discussing Mr. Davis resolution for a Treasury audit and advancing Paddock’s public land relief. House members debated the Army Appropriation bill and related measures as the session moved through May with confirmations and financial bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werperspay
Smxatx
Senate
Davis
Treasurya
Paddock
Lamar
Texas Pacific
C. B. Bradford
Ae Ch
Butler
United States
House
Turespay
Senarz
Teries
the Treasury
B. Frothingham Wich
Ana
New York
I Havis
Robertson
East and
West Feliciamia
West Feliciana
John Snerman
Faray
Fare-dealer, ironmonger: Poore quotes Congressman sketch
Ben Perley Poore met a newly elected Congressman who, when asked to sketch his life and profession, declared with bite that he was an ironmonger and warned he would be listed in the Directory as such. The exchange captures a humorous self-description amid political profiling in the Congressional Directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Perley Poore
Congressional Directory
John At
A Poore
Directory
Detroit
Fish Commissioners of
Michigan
Rosedale
Miss
Famine in China Described in Dr Williams Letter
A letter from Dr. Williams to the Utica Herald details famine in China with horror scenes from Shansi and Kansuh as relief efforts lag. It cites small relief sums from Eastern states and Britain, reports of cannibalism, crowding, and widespread death along roads, with observers noting scarce grain, rising coal prices, and depopulation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Utica Herald
China
Shans
Great Britain
T. Richards
Taiyuen
Translation of a Smyrna Arabic article on Turkish peace victory
A Berlin Post reprints a curious language translation from a Smyrna Arabic paper Akhbar claiming Islam’s triumph over Russians. The piece extols a victorious Turkish sovereign defeating rebels without allies and denounces Western powers, urging faithful to heed the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Berlin Post
Smyrna
Mohammed
A Sword Swallower at London Aquarium Shocks Audiences
The report describes Benedetti the sword swallower at Westminster Aquarium in London. It details his tricks with swords and a musket, the risks observed by medical men, and notes the man’s fourteen years of experience and polished manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminst Aquarium
London
Mr. Benedetti
Frank Buckland
Benedetti
Urgent warning against social scoundrels in Otumwa Onward
A fiery denunciation attacks deceitful individuals described as hyenas in human form and she-scorpions, urging readers to shun them. The piece calls for expelling gossip mongers who spread vile lies about women, portraying them as moral hazards threatening families and decent society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Earth
Hell
Len Smith's tavern and the sly farmers scheme
A Boston Transcript tale describes Len Smith's tavern in Waltham where nearby farmers paid half price for meals by dining on near scraps. One wary patron, months in on the scheme, finally complains that today he got what he asked for and vows to pay full fare next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Smith
Waltham
Boston
Len
Boston Transcript
Fanciful Signs Dominate Mexican Shops and Taverns
In Mexico many businesses use imaginative names instead of firm names. Shoe stores favor Bine, dry goods Borrego, cigars use The Sheep sensationally, while pulque houses bear Roses of Spring and The Three Graces. Some venues adopt provocative labels like The Hell and The Devil's Tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Borrego
Tramp Stolen Ride Ends in Bluff City Incident
A tramp hijacked a car in San Francisco and was pursued to Bluff City where he fled on foot after jumping from the vehicle. He exited the car on the side near the roof and was then observed fleeing into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Judge Clears Man After Alley Case and Almanac Promise
In a New York Star report a man recounts a chaotic alley court scene. He describes being set up by a gang, fleeing, and being threatened with a revolver before a judge admonishes him. The judge grants leniency if the man reforms and keeps an oddly specific almanac promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
New York Star
Texas Representative introduces bond bill in Congress
Representative Schleicher of Texas introduces a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue up to 40 million dollars in coupon or registered perpetual bonds. Bonds would be redeemable only by open market purchase with interest paid semi-annually in coin of present standard value at four percent per one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schleicher
Texas
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
State mottoes and a legal tale of debts and legacies
The text lists U S state mottos and nicknames in a period style, noting variegated phrases for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and others with Latin phrases. It shifts to a narrative about a man’s uncertain fortunes his plan to settle debts and legacies and Mrs Morrissey holding 25000 dollars to cover debts with potential surplus for heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
The Pictorial History of the World reviewed by publishers
A lengthy advertisement extols The Pictorial History of the World by James D. McCabe. It emphasizes its comprehensive scope, life-like portraits of nations, abundant engravings, and accessibility for general readers as a standard reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neve
James D. Me
National Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Dayton
Ohio
James D. McCabe
Cory
Aien
Russia
Stammering Exemptions Among French Conscripts Rise
Paris Debats notes 1850 69 conscript data show 13215 exemptions for stammering from 2 086 826 examined. Exemptions rose from about 700 annually to 1000 after universal examination. South France shows higher rates than North attributed to education and pronunciation. Chervin urges ending exemptions to spur cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Debats
France
Basses Alps
Bouches du Rhone
Haut Rhin
M. Chervin
Supreme Court Shakeup Sparks Missouri Texas Cattle Bill
Representative Morgan introduces a bill barring Texas Mexican or Indian cattle into Missouri Kansas or Illinois from March to November 1 to curb Texas fever. A Huntingdon county Pa woman rescued a newborn infant after its cries alerted a neighbor. the mother remains undiscovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Texas
Morgan
Missouri
Supreme Conrt
Kansas
Illinois
Huntingdon County
Advertising revival plan eyed by Greenback Labor paper
The Advocate of Rockland County plans a bold ad campaign in New York papers to combat hard times. It will begin with small editions and postage funded by advertisers, expanding to two thousand five hundred papers across June to September, aiming to boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Advocate
New York
Rockland
Fourth of July Fireworks Ad From G A Hanns Chicago
An old advertisement promotes seven shot Re fireworks for independence day. The copy lists G A Hanns as the manufacturer located at 177 Fifth Avenue in Chicago Illinois and price two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hanns
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Ilustrates Weekly Endorses Buaxerr's Cocoare Hair Product
Pranx Lesurm of the Ilus trates Weekly praises Buaxerr's Cocoare as far preferable to any he has used for hair. He notes ongoing use and recommendation in his publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranx Lesurm, Eso
The
Ilustrates Weekly
Buaxerr
Cure for Consumption Promises Free Remedy Guide
An advertisement claims a permanent cure for consumption and offers to send a free copy of the prescription and directions to fellow sufferers. It promises guidance for asthma bronchitis and related respiratory ailments and asks interested readers to request the remedy.
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the Newsis
Earl Dufferin
Cleveland
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Treasury
National Convention of Turners
Emil Wallker
Emil Hoechster
J. RB. Fellman
Baltimore
American Unitarian Association
Henry P. Kidder
W. C. Bryant
Charles A. Stevens
R. R. Shippen
Brooke Herford
Congressional Proceedings
Saterpay
Oglesby
Committee On Public Lands
District of Columbia
Goode
Committee On Education and Labor
Scales
Indian Bureau
War Department
Moxpay
Sexart
Beck
Pee See
M. Delfonse
Halifax
Tours
Hamlin
Committee On Foreign Relations
Howse
Interior
Chima
Hungtung
Fang-in Szchuen
Kansuh
Shansi
Yellow River
Ping-yang
Moscow
Siam
Popular Science
Chcaco
London Lancet
C. O. Loxopera
Tae Chi Inter Ocean
Perseus
Leo
Naii
Evansville
Grand Rapids
Mich
Little Rock
Emphis
Nashville
State, War, and Navy Centre
Ashington
Library of
Iowa
Scuny
West Side
Beakoe
Maine
Dirigo
New Hampshire
Granite State
Green Mountain State
Massachusetts
Bay State
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Empire State
New Jersey
Delaware
Liberty
Independence
Maryland
West Virginia
Montana
North Carolina
Matta
South Carolina
Palmetto State
Georgia
Florida
Peninsula
Alabama
Mississippi
Pelican State
Lone Star State
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Buckeye
Wolverine
Indiana
Hoosier State
National Union
Owa
Hawkeye
Badger
Minnesota
L’etoile du Nord
Star of the North
Oaxland
Douglass Co
Ore
Pier Buffalo
N.Y
Mr. Rape
Doorzy
F. E. Ixpaisa
Concord
N. H
Winorr
Wilhoft
Warton
Pix- Lay & Co
Proprietors
New Orleans
al. DaveorstTs
Progra Tonacco Company
Sheridan
Johnson
Gagetown
N. B
Clay
M.D
Pugwash
N.S
Brown
KOTOA
Incinnati
Hammond, Jones & Co
Canvansing
Vickery
Auguste
Jay Bronson
Mica
Ingraham & Cola
I Agency Cortlandt
Boey
T. Potter Wight & CO
Bankera
Wall Street
Camplee
Wostaus
Tomita
Excelsior Manufacturing CO
N. Main St
Kong
Roupers & Co
St. Loouis
St Mi
Langsana
Ob Prietor
Oncar G. Moses
Cortlandt
York
JONES
Binghamton
N. Y
Chewing Tobacco
Atrip
Jarkeon
C. A. Jackson & Co
Mira Petersburg
Vane
Ghurgh
No. Wie Ie Square Yard
Aquare Wank
Evans & CO
Randolph Street
Joan Wee Pere
CrrcaGo
Jostin
Tobias
Berves
Ncccnccnes
Seetesseecsseeseesse
Csc
Cecsseceeenccn
Waeer
Europe
New World
Darton
Malai Even
Schills&fever
Pric
Dondas Pick 42
Yooeren Sracer
G. Aon Bos
the Advocate
Fulton Street
Weekly Sun
Ona 'Ha
I Tecchee
Tidelevel
Enab & Family
Ats & Sten
Tay Sea
Atrnoc Bamrine Dae Alyth
Cael
Seine
Mammoth Edition
National Sewing Machine
Grover & Baker
Tone
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