Russian steamer Cimbria at Southwest Harbor awaits orders
Ellsworth Maine May 1 The Cimbria lies at anchor off Southwest Harbor with little shore contact. Stormy weather hampers activity while Russian officers discuss inland excursions if conditions clear. Captain Badenhausen suggests crews may be headed for the Pacific to man Russian ships there. Several officers have previously visited the Pacific coast and Asia. The Russian commander has telegraphed New York's Russian Consulate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Cimbria
Southwest Harbor
Badenhausen
Pacific
America
China
Japan
New York
Senate Deliberates on Bankrupt Law Repeal and Judiciary Referral
Special despatch from Washington outlines Senate debate over repealing the Bankrupt law with amendments, then referring the bill to the Judiciary Committee to refine it. It notes a revised effective date of January 1, 1879, and predicts further House reconciliation and possible stalemate at session end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Edmunds
Christiancy
Christianey
Matthews
McMillan
Committee On Judiciary
Yeas
OWS
Messrs
Allison
Anthony
Bayard
Blaine
Burnside
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Davis
Illnois
West Virginia
Ferry
Grover
Hamlin
Hoar
Howe
Lamar
McPherson
Merriman
Mitchell
Padadock
Ransom
Sargent
Salisbury
Thurman
Nayss
Messrs Bailey
Barnum
Beck
Booth
Cockrell
Coke
Dennis
Eaton
Eustis
Harris
Hereford
Hill
Kellogg
McCreery
McDonald
Maxey
Morrill
Rollins
Voorhees
Wadleigh
Wallace
Chaffee
Spencer
Dorsey
Ingalls
Dawes
Patterson
Oglesby
Wisconsin
Garland
Withers
Plumb
Teller
Mr Beck
Illinois
Conkling
House in Committee on Legislative Appropriation Bill
The House debated the Legislative Appropriation bill in Committee of the Whole. Members sparred over clerical staffing in the Surgeon-General's office and pension processing, with Republicans accusing Democrats of obstructing pension payments. A vote on Finley's amendment passed 104 to 67, and a surgeon-general plumber detail was approved. The panel then moved to increase General Land Office staff before adjourning without final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Finley
Conger
Bragg
Michigan
Congress
Atkins
Messrs Cox
Ohio
Baker
Indiana
Chittenden
New York
Durham
Kentucky
Tennessee
Garfield
Randall
Messrs Beebe
Banning
Want
Connecticut
Cannon
Illinois
Surgeon-General’s Bureau
Dunnell
General Land Office
Crooked Official Charged With Fraud and Extortion
An official faces charges of fraud and extortion after investigations found he pocketed numerous thousands. The case alleges illicit取ments of public funds and coercive schemes to extract payments, with prosecutors pursuing full penalties and accountability.
Fremonts in Destitution Shocks New York Court and Society
New York May 1 The World reports Gen John C Fremont his wife and son Frank driven to utter destitution since selling his library. Once wealthy, the Fremonts lost city and Hudson villa living on Madison Avenue. Sheriff sales left only portraits and a heroically saved oil portrait of Mrs Fremont. The family sought aid from Thurlow Weed and friends aided from New Jersey, while the eldest son serves in the navy and Frank remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fremont
Louis J. Jennings
THE
Express
John F. Henry & CO
Helmbold
New York
Frank
Gen. Fremont
Washington
Randall
Gen. Webb
Hudson
Tarrytown
Sing Sing
Fremont
Madison Avenue
Seventy-fourth Street
Neghbors
Miss Fremont
Gen
Col. Benton
Thurlow Weed
New Jersey
Navy
Abduction Controversy Over Orphan Girl in Baltimore Case
A Baltimore despatch reports 14 year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Grove abducted by Father Gaffney at Frederick City while church services were held. Gaffney claimed the girl was an orphan from Boston and placed her for upbringing. He removed her to the Sisters of Charity in Baltimore claiming she faced immoral influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
James B. Edmonds
Iowa City
Paris
Iowa
Torbert
Edmonds
Dresden
Evarts
New York
Baltimore
Grove
Gaffney
Frederick City
Mr Grove
Boston
Father Gaffney
Young Grove
Frederick
Sisters of Charity
Marvellous Virginia Progenitor with 550 Descendants
Owen Adkins of Pittsylvania county Virginia is the living progenitor of about 550 children. He married twice and his wives bore twenty four children, plus forty six concubines giving seventy children. Sixty six survive, oldest son of first wife is 71, daughter 70, both with large families. Most descendants live within five miles, area named Adkintown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Adkins
Pittsylvania County
Giin
Adkintown
Sitting Bull seeks peace with United States
General Sheridan received a Miles report from Fort Keogh stating Sitting Bull and 144 chiefs sent a half-breed to inquire about peace terms. Miles replies that peace is possible if hostilities end and ponies and guns are surrendered, with cattle and property in return. The government will provide for friendly Indians in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sheridan
Miles
Sitting Bull
Western Communists Strike Tired Metropolis Handling Arms
About 200 members of the Socialistic Workingmen's Protective Association in St Louis meet weekly at Washington Hall. They own Springfield rifles and expect more. Funds come from local subscriptions and some East donations. They aim to defend meetings from police and arrest without warrants. The party reportedly numbers 5900 to 6000 locally and 50,000 to 60,000 nationally, all sworn members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Socialistic Workingmen’s Protective Association
Washington Hall
Noyes Case Resumed In U S Court At Washington
The case involving Benjamin Noyes, arrested as a fugitive from New Jersey on Gov McClellan’s requisition for conspiracy to defraud in the New Jersey Mutual Insurance matter, returned to the U S Court before Judge Nixon. Much testimony was taken including Noyes himself, but no conclusion reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Benjamin Noyes
Washington City
New Jersey
Gov. McClellan
New Jersey Mutual Insurance Company
United States
Nixon
Noyes
Opening of the 1878 International Exhibition in Paris
Paris May 1 The opening ceremonies of the International Exhibition of 1878 were held amid sun and showers with a vast, eager crowd. Royal figures including the Prince of Wales and Crown Prince of Denmark attended as Marshal MacMahon declared the exhibition open after speeches by M Tesseren e De Bort and himself. The grand procession traversed the Trocadero to Champ de Mars, with royal escorts, military displays, and a dynamic reception from officials and spectators despite rainy intervals and crowded galleries.
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Paris
France
Marshal MacMahon
Elysee
Flere M. de Bort
Trocadero Palace
Champ de Mars
Champ de Mars Palace
Council of State
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Prince of Wales
Crown Prince of
Denmark
Prince Amadeus
Prince Henry of Holland
Prince of Orange
Don Francis d’ Assise
Trocadero
MacMahon
Crown Prince of Denmark
Horse Guards
Isabella of Spain
Mme. MacMahon
Eee
Seine
Passy
Champ Elysees
Tuileries
Chasseurs
Palace of
Institute
Legion of Honor
Army
Kapp Gate
Klysee
M. Tessserence de Bort
Republic
Marshal Ata
M. Krantz
Oendee
Bridge
Jena
Magenta
Isabella
Ee de Mars
John Morrissey Dies At Saratoga After Long Life Of Defiant Pluck
John Morrissey died at 7:30 PM in Saratoga. The Troy-born fighter, politician, and racecourse owner rose from poverty to fame through boxing and gambling, later serving in Congress and the New York State Assembly. He married Susy Smith, befriended Vanderbilt, built influence in Saratoga racing, and left a legacy of resilience and a strict, loyal code. He died with his wife and staff nearby, after a career marked by brutal bouts and unexpected political ascent. Uncertain will status noted. funeral planned in Troy.
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Saratoga
N. Y
John Morrissey
New York
Father McMenemy
Morrissey
Charles Reed
Spencer
Troy
Templemore
County Tipperary
Ireland
Tim
Peggy
America
New York City
John
Patsy McCormick
Clinton
South
Berkshire
Albany
Johnny Morrissey
Izzy Lazarus
Izzy
California
Panama
San Francisco
Susy Smith
Capt. Smith
Hudson
Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
Vanderbilt
West Troy
Heenan
John C. Heenan
Benecia
Canada
Fortune
Congress
Augustus Schell
Saratoga Race-Course
Britain and Russia Tangle Over Eastern Question News
London reports a Constantinople despatch stating the British fleet will return to Ismid in two days after exercises in the Sea of Marmara. Todleben’s effort for a simultaneous withdrawal fails as Russian ambitions grow. Italian and German diplomacy features, with Rome denying mediation and Berlin awaiting talks. Belgrade notes furloughed soldiers returning, and St. Petersburg agency cites no change as parley continues. An imperial ukase orders 48 fresh battalions with three artillery brigades and 144 guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Ismid
Sea of
Marmara
Todieben
England
Porte
Todleben
Shumla
Varna
Batoum
Tchaknedje
Derkos
Rome
Cairoli
Italy
Count Corti
Belgrade
St. Petersburg
San Stefano
Cross
Russia
Turkey
Congress
Berlin
Bismarck
the Times
Salaroff
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Preston Mills Strike Threatens Lockout By May 8
Notices posted in Preston mills warn that if strike action does not end by May 8 the mills will close. A Blackburn telegram says a master lockout could embrace the Ulverston to Colne artery with wide branches. Weavers at Darwen reaffirm demand for wage cuts only with shorter hours, while some mills see gains from stock clearance. Disturbance occurred at Burnley as workers faced reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Preston
Blackburn
Ulverston
Colne
Church
Acrington
Darwen
Burnley
Quebec Election Turbulence Prompts Troop Deployment
Across Quebec crowds at the Pool House trigger troop dispersal during local legislative voting. Reports from Stanstead and other locales note Liberal leads, arrests for firearms, and ongoing post riot injuries. The provincial government debates reconstruction with reshuffles in key posts as elections loom.
Wellesley Appointed First Secretary in Vienna Embassy
London May 1 Col Wellesley now named First Secretary to the British Embassy at Vienna after recent recall as military attache at St Petersburg. Also notes Blackburn card-room complaints of lack of support and threats of Union violence if assistance is not given. Berlin May 1 Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin expected to wed Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Russian Grand Duke Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Col. Wellesley
St. Petersburg
Vienna
Blackburn
Berlin
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Anastasia
Michael
Bankruptcies Reported with Large Liabilities in U S
New York May 1 Thomas Gearty contractor adjudged voluntary bankrupt. Liabilities 460000 with 413165 secured. Assets mortgaged real estate. Edna P Steers former partner in Steers Ackert lumber dealers files bankruptcy petition with liabilities 269028 including 206990 secured and 53150 unsecured. Other failures include Tapley of Springfield owed 210597 with 101200 secured. E M Wesson Springfield owes 6021 with 4521 secured. Andrew P Chapin Blandford 4619 with 825 secured. Galpin Bliss Springfield 3856 unsecured. Luther Bliss Jr private debts 7505 unsecured. A M Galpin private debts 1036 unsecured. William B Clark Worcester owes 20590 with 0 secured. William G E Pope New Bedford owes 151515 with 25559 secured. Principal unencumbered assets 200 real estate 500 notes 2000 accounts. Petitions in bankruptcy filed at Manchester NH by several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Gearty
Edna P. Steers
Steers & Ackert
Jesse F. Tapley
Springfield
Mass
Milton Bradley & Co
E. M. Wesson
Andrew P. Chapin
Blandford
William G. E. Pope
New Bedford
Manchester
N. H
Henry P. Wilson
Sanbornton
George E. Putney
Put
A River Disaster at Memphis Explodes Tow Boat
A tow-boat Warner from New Orleans to St Louis exploded its boilers near the elevator waking a wrecked scene on the river. The blast hurled the pilot house skyward, set the wreck on fire, and left many injured or missing. Among the saved were John W Poe Jacob Cox Capt George Dawson Napoleon Devenney John Sullivan Clara Blank Barney Cassidy Christopher Auschuiz Nicholas Gobb Dixon Kennett and William Radcliffe. The boat carried 25 crew members but exact fatalities unknown due to chaos and hospital evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Warner
New Orleans
St. Louis
de Soto
John W. Poe
Jacob Cox
Poe
George Dawson
Napoleon Devenney
John Sullivan
Clara Blank
Barney Cassidy
Christopher Auschuiz
Nicholas Gobb
Railway Interests Annual Meeting Elects Lake Shore Directors
At the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway annual stockholders meeting in Cleveland on May 1, directors were elected. The slate includes William H. Vanderbilt Augustus Schell Samuel F. Barger Cornelius Van derbilt William K. Vanderbilt John E. Burrill Francis P. Freeman Henry B. Payne Amasa Stone Albert Keep William L. Scott Charles M. Reed and Rasselas Brown, representing multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
The
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
William H. Vanderbilt
Augustus Schell
Samuel F. Barger
Cornelius Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
John E. Burrill
Francis P. Freeman
New York
Henry B. Payne
Amasa Stone
Cleveland
Albert Keep
Chicago
William L. Scott
Charles M. Reed
Erie
Rasselas Brown
Warren
Fires Destroy Tanneries and Factories in Several Towns
Fire swept Far num's tannery on the Preston side in Norwich today damaging the Howe Cement Company building. Loss about 2096 with no insurance. In Tiverton McKinnon's foundry and plough factory along with a blacksmith shop and several dwellings burned, losses range 15000 to 20000, insured under 1000. Keene saw the house and barn of Francis French burned in the evening, Warren W. Mason occupant. loss around 2500, insured. cause not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Farnum’s Tannery
Preston
Howe Cement Company
Tiverton
Ont
Francis French
Warren W. Mason
Fire Destroys Schooner St. Lawrence Near Milwaukee
Off Milwaukee on May 1 the schooner St. Lawrence caught fire from boiling pitch in the galley. Attempts to abandon ship failed when the boat capsized, drowning Captain Martin Larkinis and passenger Arthur Piplow of Gifford. The remaining crew were saved by the schooner Granada. The St. Lawrence was owned by Captain Larkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Lawrence
Martin Larkinis
Arthur Piplow
Gifford, Ill
Granada
Larkins
Governor signs Costley death warrant execution set
Annapolis May 1 Gov Carroll has signed the death warrant of Edward Costley alias Edward Dorsey convicted in Frederick county of murdering Edward Costley Jr the execution date is fixed for June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Death in Greenfield Arsenic Tragedy Follows Rejected Marriage
John Emery a 23 year old resident of Orange died this morning in Greenfield after taking arsenic Monday night. The act followed the rejection of a marriage proposal by a young lady of Orange. He left no note and the motive is believed to be romantic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
John Emery
Orange
Winter Birds Breeding Noted In Vermont Pine Finch Seen
Burlington Free Press describes the little pine finch as abundant across central and northern Vermont this winter. The bird, under five inches, flax brown with black streaks, feeds on evergreen cone seeds and has been observed breeding late winter and early spring, with nests and young noted in Thetford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Burlington
Free Press
Dean Worcester
Thetford
Youthful couple wed in Albion amid underage bride
A youth aged 18 and a 13 year old bride were married in Albion recently. Other items note Mrs C P Lane of Levison suing James Hudson for 1000 dollars for selling liquor to her husband, a Gardiner investor holding 90000 dollars in Sazamore mill paper, and the new Court Street Free Bank Church at Auburn dedicated with Rev Mr Mariner delivering the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
C. P. Lane
Levison
James Hudson
Gardiner 13
Sazamore Mill
Fall River
Court Street
Fockfield
Portland
Reuben Frost
Smithfield
Sarah Rust
Lucy Cowell
Belgrade
Merk Steward
Novik Anson
Hve
Steward
Unitarian Society
Waterville
John Adams Bellows
Boston
Bellows
Justice Bellows
New Hampshire
Lewiston
Walton
Auburn Sawings Bank
Isles of Shoals
Laighton Brothers
Appledore
Oceanic
Maine
Augusta
Appledore Island
Massachusetts
Lairhton Brothers
Various New Hampshire Items From Manchester to Concord
News from Concord Hanover Manchester and surrounding towns notes a European health trip for Rev George H Scott, a Plymouth man to occupy Sanbornton home, and a cod catch by Capt Thandeus Perkins. Courthouse verdict in Rowell v Boston and Maine RR totals 532942, while Judge Sargent presides over Dartmouth alumni meeting in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Scott
Congregational Church
Plymouth
Europe
L. B. Hathorn
Boston
Sanbornton
Thandeus C. Perkins
Hampton
C. B. Bouton
New York Journal of Cowcmerce
Chicago
Kearsarge
Manchester and
Keene
Exeter
Odlin
Furher
Henry M. Pav
Dartmouth College
United States Naval Observatory
Washington
Hanover
Dartmouth Observatory
Merrimac
North Bocewen
Concord
Charles Thompson
Troy
N. H
Ruvand
Newmarket
St. Patrick’s Church
Niggt
Oatis and
Rossbach
James Fisk
Cheshire County
New Hampshire
J. E. Sargent
Sons of Temperance
Warner
John D. Fife
Union
Dover
St Albans Methodists Raise 12500 for Church Fund
Vermont report notes the St Albans Methodists pledged 12500 on Sunday to complete their church and extinguish the Society's debt. Butter prices in St Albans ranged 15 to 20 cents per pound with fancy dairies higher. In Springfield Libby beat Rice in a 10 mile walking match, Libby finishing in 1 hour 22 minutes and Rice 1 hour 23 minutes 6 seconds after, Libby starting Rice a quarter mile behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Notable Local Deaths and Resignations in New England
Benjamin B. Covill of New Bedford died suddenly. Rev. R H Davis resigns from Granby Congregational Church to serve as missionary to Japan on July 1. Springfield considers Holly steam heating for city streets. Fitchburg’s American House estate sells for 830,060 to M J Sherman and L W Cummings. Cummings & Son to run it. Dalton and St Clair, Lawrence arrestees, linked to Marlboro thefts worth 69. Brass goods revival at Haydenville factory resumes with about 30 workers. A 5-year-old New Bedford boy’s tainted dose endangers a 16-month-old. recovery uncertain. Andover Seminary declines pastorate. three graduates to foreign missions in Africa and India. Lowell council rejects liquor commissioner election. many license applications. Charity fund trusteeship transfer sought due to will formalities. Amherst College commencement week program outlined with speakers and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin B. Covill
New Bedford
R. H. Davis
Granby
Japan
Springfield
Lockport
N. Y
Fitchburg
M. J. Sherman
L. W. Cummings
Dalton and St. Clair
Lawrence
Garaner & Wetherbee
Merlboro
Marlboro
Haydenville
Northampton
John Gammons
Robert Monroe
Frank E. Mills
Andover Theological Seminary
Shirley
George H. Gutterson
Andover
Africa
James L. Fowle
Woburn
John FP. Jones
Shenandoah City
India
Lowell
Probate Court
Charity Fund
Jonathan Tyler
Amherst College
Seelye
Washington Gladden
Sprinfield
Hyde
Philharmonic Club of
Boston
The
College Glee Club
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Bishop Hendricken Silver Jubilee Celebrated in Rhode Island
Right Rev. Dr Hendricken marks twenty five years of priesthood with a cathedral ceremony. The celebration also observed six years since his consecration as bishop, highlighting his work in 45 diocese parishes and about 20000 confirmations. He plans a Europe trip next month to Rome and Ireland to view marble for the new cathedral corner stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricken
Providence
Rome
Pius
Leo XI
Ireland
Johnston's Grand New York Dry Goods Emporium
A detailed profile of MESSRS J. AND C. JOHNSTON noting their rise in New York retail. Describes location at Broadway and Big Bacon Street near Madison Square and Union Square, five story stone building, and vast departments from silks to lace, bonnets, costumes, millinery, shoes, carpets, and wholesale space. Highlights annual exposition plans and key importers from Europe, with emphasis on quality, variety, and assembly line efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Paris
Messrs Johnston
Broadway
Big Bacay Street
Fifth Avenue
Adison Square
Union Square
Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
Europe
Bonnet’s
Vapissiere
Ballon’s
Giraud
Brussels
Saxony
Proceedings of Vermont Methodist conference at Woodstock
The thirty fourth session of the Vermont annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at the Woodstock Methodist Church, beginning at 9 o clock with Bishop Haven presiding. The day included candidate examinations, a sermon by L O Sherburne, and communion administered by P Merrill. The roll showed seventy members. R Morgan reelected secretary. new assistants and officers named. total membership 120. Meetings continued with station reports, book concern notes, and evening sermon by J W Gurnsey from Milton using II Corinthians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Vermont
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Bishop Haven
L. O. Sherburne
Perkinsville
P. Merrill
Williamstown
H. P. Cushing
R. Morgan
R Morgan
Spencer
P. M. Frost
D. H. Bicknell
J.M.C. Fulton Railroad
Foster
Troy
N. Y
M. C. Cumming
New England
H. A. Spencer
St. Albans
J. P. Magee
Wrete
Mining stocks list from San Francisco market report
San Francisco market page lists closing prices for mining stocks with names such as Turrand Prize 7% Lale & Norcross 3 Julia Consolidated 13% Justice 6 Mexican 15g Northern Belle Overman 316 Raymond & El Libs Savage 3% Sierra Nevada 53 Silver Hill 24 Union Consolidated 6L6 Yellow Jacket and other noted issuers like Gould & Curry and Eureka Consolidated. The report aggregates prices and performance across multiple mining companies actively traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turrand Prize
Lale & Norcross
Julia Consolidated
Justice
Northern Belle Ae Eerste Overman
Raymond & el Libs Savage
Sierra Nevada
Silver Hill
Union Consolidat
Yellow Jacket
Hartford Residents Lead Europe Trip In Record Numbers
Hartford grows its overseas travel with more locals touring Europe this year than any prior season. In other notes, Prof. Dwight of the New Britain Normal School may resign for a Vassar College professorship. Rings from the engine Salisbury’s bell roam Tariffville relics as locals wear them. A New Haven man Kieber, startled by a fire alarm, has not regained full speech and is learning anew under a doctor’s care. In Hartford politics, City Attorney contest shows 24 votes for Chapman and 23 for Cole, with a writ of quo warranto discussed and a possible withdrawal if Chapman’s oath stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Europe
Dwight
New Britain
Counci
Chapman
Mr Cole
Cole
Mr Chapman
Revolt In Lerdo Inaugurated By Gen Macharro And Officers
News in brief reports Gen Macharro and several Lerdo officers left yesterday for Rio Grandeo to inaugurate a revolution. Other items note Gen Ord distributing troops on the Pecos and in the Northwest to intercept Indians from reservations, Sheriff Rockwell of Bellefontaine Ohio shot dead by Amos Inskeep while levying on cattle, a New Orleans to St Louis vessel exploded near Memphis with presumed loss, three convicts Heany McKeeever and Devere escaped from Buffalo N Y penitentiary to Canada, and the unveiling ceremony for Andrew Johnson’s monument postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macharro
Lerdo
Rio Grandeo
Ord
Pecos
Rockwell
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Amos Inskeep
New Orleans
St.uis
Emphis
Aes
Michael Heany
James McKeeever
John Devere
Buffalo
N. Y
Canada
Greenville
Enn
Andrew Johnson
Notable 19th Century Deaths of Hatter Genin and Others
Basal John N. Genin, famed New York hatter, died aged 69. He once paid $225 for a Jenny Lind concert ticket, boosting his fame. Dr N J Osario of Portsmouth died at sea en route to Matanzas to claim his late wife’s restored estates. Major Jacob R. Snyder of Sonoma, a Fremont Battalion pioneer and former U S Treasurer, died at 68. David Morrill of Norwich, a veteran Mason, aged 9, and relatives of Vermont’s Senator Merrill. Also listed are John D. Dennis, Dr Isaac B. French, James N. Ring, Julius Wetzlar, president of Capital Savings Bank of Sacramento, all deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jenny Lind
Portsmouth
N. H
Matanzas
Osorio
Strange May Day customs from Ireland Scotland and Lewis
The article describes Irish May Day practices such as burning a decoration bush, street nettle pranks, and protective green boughs against ill fortune. It notes Druids driving cattle through fire, and Scottish Highland rites including a grassy table feast where the black egg piece risked Baal sacrifice. In Lewis a river crossing superstition supposedly affects salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Baal
Island of
Lewis
Scotland
Gift to Yale Lands from Dr Porter Strengthens College Lectureships
Dr T D Porter of New York has given Yale College land on Lexington Avenue between Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh Streets. The gift, once valued at 750000, now realistically about half that, funds lectureships and professorships to promote learning virtue and truth. Annuities and mortgages complicate the deed, with $600 yearly for a lectureship on righteousness and $600 yearly to the Chinese Language chair, plus annual aid to disabled teachers. Porter, Yale Class of 1816 and nephew of Timothy Dwight, sought a modest announcement for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Porter
New York
Yale College
Lexington Avenue
Thirty-sixth
Thirty-seventh
Porter
Third Avenue
Timothy Dwight
Faulkner and Donnelly sue railroad for 50000 each
In RichMony Va on May 1 the Circuit Court of Richmond heard suits by Frederick Faulkner and L F Donnelly against the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company for damages of 50000 each from injuries in an February 2 accident. Faulkner lost a leg and Donnelly both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RichMony
Circuit Court of
Richmond
Frederick Faulkner
L. F. Donnelly
Charlestown
W. Va
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
Faulkner
Donnelly
Early Wheat Surges as Minnesota Crops Thrive
St. Paul Minnesota May 1 The Pioneer Press reports that thirty five points statewide indicate unprecedentedly thriving crops with the season a month ahead of schedule. Wheat acreage is up twenty percent from last year. Weather is favorable and prospects for a larger crop are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paut
Minn
Pioneer Press
Bandits Raid Fort McKinney Area Rancho Theft
On May 1 Fort Fetterman Wyoming reports burglars entered John RK Smiths rancho near Fort McKinney stealing valuables and four horses and two muled. Frank Gronard led twenty cavalrymen from Fort McKinney to pursue the robbers across the surrounding country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fetterman
Wyoming
John RK. Smith
Fort McKinney
Frank Gronard
Nominations Trace Indiana Congressional Race
The North District of Indiana in Indianapolis on May 1 nominated John R. Deffroth of Tippecanoe for Congress. The National Greenheckers backed Leroy Templeton of Benton at the same meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
A. Frankfort
John R. Deffroth
Tippecanoe
Congress
National Greenheckers
Leroy Templeton
Benton County
King William Dominates Two Mile and Mile Dash at Nashville
In Nashville on May 1 the two mile race for all ages was a walkover by King William. Kensaw won the mule handicap in 1.45% and 1.475, while King William claimed the mile and a quarter dash in 2.12144 with Bergamot second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
King William
Kensaw
Bergamot
Decoration Day plans in Gettysburg announced
Gettysburg May 1 extensive preparations are underway to observe Decoration day. The address will be delivered by General Benjamin F. Butler. President Eaves and Postmaster General Key have accepted invitations to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Ger
Benjamin F. Butler
Eaves
Postminster-General
Key
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Newport
M. de Bort
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
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