Revenue Decision and Campaign Movements in 1868
Despatch reports Zach Chandler leaving for the West with Cameron to oversee Pennsylvania campaign work and labor voter strategies. Duncan denies Grantites aid while rumors of funds surface. Michigan and Missouri conventions announce tickets with Greeley endorsements, Blair’s nomination, and Liberal Republican alignment. New Orleans talks on uniting a state ticket stall.
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Willard Stearns
New Orleans
The Great Wheat Corner Collapse Shocks Markets
The wheat corner that unsettled East and West for two months suddenly collapsed. Traders watched a dramatic fall after a failed margin push, a Des Moines depositor demand, and banks’ denied aid, ending in widespread loss and shaken confidence.
Amphibious dock youths in New York commit fatal stabbing
A gang of young wharf rats in New York, led by John Cremin and the Keating brothers, attacked and fatally stabbed Cremin after an accusation of pocket picking. The group, skilled in evasion, fled to the water and were later captured. The report also details marine disasters, Pettis case, longshoremen, Catacazy denials, and a Blackwell's Island escape attempt.
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Moses Nominated for Governor at Turbulent South Carolina Republican Convention
At Columbia the Republican nominating convention erupted in heated clashes between black and white delegates. Moses secured the gubernatorial nomination amid accusations of bribery and reform splits. Orr withdrew in protest, signaling fractures within the party and possible coalitions with whites. Moses addressed the body as midnight struck.
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Anderson County
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Corbin
Clark
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Grant
Board of Arbitration adjourns as Swiss judge cites festival
In Geneva on August 23 the Board of Arbitration delayed proceedings to Monday due to a grand musical festival expected to draw 20,000 attendees. Sir Roundell Palmer urged prompt action. the session closed at 3 PM with work likely to finish before September 15. A lavish Bancroft Davis hotel reception followed. In Geneva the rumor of a £4,000,000 damages award to the United States was deemed premature and secrecy remains until an official decision is issued.
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London Diary Reports Drogheda Riot Fears and Dublin Strikes
London dispatches describe Drogheda in turmoil with a momentary outbreak feared while troops stay in camp. Belfast remains quiet as Drogheda property losses reach about £50,000. The Queen libel case against Charles Felt ends with a suspended sentence. The Lancet praises American fleet hygiene. Dublin bakers strike ends and order returns.
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French merchants press for support on US France postal pact
In Paris and America on August 23, merchants urge favorable government action on the postal convention between France and the United States. Minister Washburne met President Thiers at Trouville. The steamship Panama, sunk near Santander while en route from St Nazaire to Aspinwall, will be raised and repaired. Honors to Thiers.
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Diamonds Thrive as Cape Town News Boosts News
The royal mail steamship from Cape Town has reached Southampton with favorable diamond-field reports. Many stones are being found. The Grand Duke Alexis arrived in Cape Town en route to the East Indies and was greeted warmly. Several diamond thieves were sentenced to long terms, and American Hopkins received two years for mail robbery.
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Severe floods near Rio Janeiro and Para devastate region
Buenos Aires advices via Panama report extensive floods around Rio Janeiro and Para with severe damage. Business walls undermined or floated away, two bridges washed out, Matriz Church front collapsed, dozens of houses inundated, animals drowned, people rescued by boats. Amazon river also overflowed flooding vast areas. Privation widespread though waters may be abating.
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Revolutionary leaders accept amnesty and Lerdo loan news
All revolutionary leaders have accepted amnesty except Garcia de Cadero who was captured. Porfiero Diaz is expected in the capital next week and likely to receive an important office. Lerdo has contracted a half million loan, first such credit in years. Thiele remains detained in Chiapas. Americans urge ministerial action.
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