Townsend's Letter and the Payne Family in Politics
A detailed critique of New York politics in the 1880s, focusing on the Payne and Whitney factions, railroads, and Standard Oil. The article analyzes cabinet prospects under Cleveland, the influence of Indiana and Illinois interests, and the role of New York as a national ministerial hub. It covers Payne family figures, Oliver Payne, and the interplay of business power with political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Nathan
David
Tilden
Henry B. Payne
Garfield
Hancock
Indiana
McKean
Terre Haute
de Pamps
Cleveland
Whitney
New England
Oliver Payne
Henry Payne
Payne
New York State
Mohawk Valley
Adirondack Woods
Canandaigua
Stephen A. Douglas
Douglas
Tilipoli
Miss Perry
Wren
Perry
Euclid Avenue
Veland
Atmasa
A. K. Stone
Wade
Ohio
Lake Erie
Cuyahoga
Maumee
Totedo
Sandusky
Evie
Buffalo
Middie
Ohio River
Onle
Alleghany Mountains
Psylvania
Virginia
Oliver
Oliver Perry
Longworth and
Anderson
Cincinnati
Whi- Bey
Wattie
Ciovey
Wnd
Standard O 1
Dr Father
United States Senate
Thurman, Pendleton & Co
PSE
Dingle- Y
Schdates
Colonel Payne
Senate
Joe Brown
Georgia
Standard Oil Company
United States
Uts
Mussia
Rockafeller
Indilana
William H. Seward
Thurlow Weed
Weed
Manning
Treasury Department
Law Department
Railways
Agriculture
Trade
Interior
Congress
Department of Intercourse
Department of Agriculture
Department of Trade and Manufactures
Union
New York City
Albany
West
Massachusetts
Wright
Marcy
Seward
South
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Canada
Connecticut
Feu- Himere Cooper
Philadelphia
Maryland
Susquehanna Valley
Rochester
Suffalo
Hoffman
Cornell
Morgan
Fenton
Lucius Hobinson
Samuel J. Tilden
Europe
Mexico Welcomes Mormons Opens Yoquiro to Saints
Mormon leaders arriving in Tucson report the Sonora governor grants settlers access to Yoquiro Mexico a rich farming region with ample water and crops. They claim coffee cotton pineapples oranges lemons and tobacco flourish and foothill lands yield wheat corn and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
A. T
Sonora
Mex
Yoquiro
Sierra Madre
Lake Michigan Freezes Shore to Shore in Historic Ice
Milwaukee reports Lake Michigan frozen solid from shore to shore across eighty miles with continuous ice fields spanning hundreds of miles. Ice jams rise fifty to sixty feet. thickness varies from one to thirty feet near Milwaukee and Grand Haven. Three large propellers trapped. Michigan feared sunk after last week's gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lake Michigan
Milwakee
Grand Haven
Haven
Michigan
Ludington
Wisconsin
Ice Field Passage Hangs Over Missing Crew
A steamer departed amid heavy gales with crew possibly crossing ice fields to reach shore. Nightly temperatures have ranged from 20 to 30 below zero since departure, raising the likelihood the men were lost or frozen in the ice.
Startled Aristocrats Reveal Notorious City Burglar
A Philadelphia arrest brings to light Joseph Killoran alias Joe Howard, once a New Haven society idol. Once a Puritan descended social leader, he lived lavishly with Mrs Killoran before fleeing, leaving debts and writs. Pursued by authorities from Delaware to Vermont and Pennsylvania, he escaped a pillory sentence before vanishing from his cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Philadelphia
Joe Howard
Joseph Killoran
New Slaven
New York
London
Paris
Mr. Killoran
Snow
Barker & Ransom
Killoran
Stock Exchange
Joe Monard
Jimmy Hope
Manhattan
New Haven Society
Auburn
Waterford
Vermont
Barre
Beneficial Fund
Kensington Bank
First National Bank
Weilsboro
Penn
Moyamensing
Delaware
Wilmington
New Castle
Gilpin
Howard Killoran
Howard
Fortune for fishermen prices soar on coast fish market
New York reports a sharp rise in fish prices due to stormy weather and Lent. Cod from Boston replaces local catches as Fulton fleet waits for better seas. Smelts, oysters, clams and striped bass jump to near double previous prices. salmon slides from Canada. North Carolina shad arrive in good supply with five pounders at two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Fulton Market
Staten Island
Tenth
Broome
Columbia River
Oregon
Salim
North Carolina
Fireworks by Daylight Disastrous Philadelphia Fire
A five story brick building at 125 Chestnut Street housing cotton and wool dealers caught fire at 9:30 AM. A laborer and an 18 year old were killed as upper floors collapsed. Fireworks stored in the adjacent building exploded about 10:30 AM, injuring several and causing extensive damage worth an estimated 350000 to 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Stevenson & Co
Getz & Stratton
Richard A. Blythe
Tarsed & Co
John McCormick
J. G. Blyer
Morse
No. 47
South Second Street
Homer & Son
Second Street
James Hackett
Henry Seavers
Philip Strong
Russian Officer Praises Coca Beef Tonic For Health
Prince Nicolas Tsherbatov of the Imperial Russian navy extols the Liebig Company's Coca Beef Tonic as a most excellent tonic. Edwin Booth and General Franz Sigel report personal benefits, noting usefulness against debility dyspepsia biliousness sick headache and nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Russian Navy
Liebig Company
Edwin Booth
Franz Sigel
Reynolds seeks to disestablish Mrs Godfrey as wife in Utica suit
In Utica a lengthy legal battle unfolds as R B Reynolds challenges Julia A Godfrey’s claim to be his wife. Reynolds, a leading leather businessman and bachelor, alleges the marriage contract and affidavits are forged and seeks to clear title and public recognition, amid contested affidavits and expert testimony on handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Unica
R. 8. Reynolds
Julia G. Godfrey
R.S. Reynolds
Sharon
Utica
Reynolds Brothers
Chicago
Illinois
Godfrey
Miss Godfrey
Reynold Brothers
Reynolds
Supreme Court
Julia A. Godfrey
Merwin
Atlantic Hotel
Reynolda
Texas
Wipe
Richard
Daniel T. Ames
New York
Ames
My. Ames
Grace Church
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Townsend
President Cleveland
Janning and Whitney
Manning and Whitney
Payne and Brown
H. B. Payne
Stone
John Sherman
Charles Foster
Foster
Cmef
Clevland
The
George Alfred Townsend
Prentice Mulford
Atesult
Mexico
Solomon Weil
Baltimore
Weil
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Hebrew Hospital
Sol Weil
Excelsior Clothing House
Prince Nicolas Tsherbatov
Bachelor
Benedict
Sarah Althea Hill
Winchester
Winchester & CO
John C. Schayer
Lambert
Boston Highlands
Mass
Goa
Lynn & Con
Broadway
Tamerlane
Fanshawe
al Anasf
E. A. Poe
Evangeline
Outre Mer
Brunswck
Magazie
Peter Parley
Moll Pitcher
Whitter
Whittier
Hawthorne
Longfellow
Poe
G. H. Fisher
P. O. Box
N.Y
Ayer
W. W. Atwater
Rutland
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maas
H. Latimer
M. D
Mt. Vernon
Dutfe
Walt
Fusil OI
Peta
Arendt
TSCS
von Vonder
Imust
Harvey L. Byrd
Baltimore Medical College
James’j. O'Dea
Fred
Savers
M. P
Rocky Mountains
Cmcne
U. S
Keystone
BS Peeis
Herios
Tella
Lanters
Atlee Burpee & Gco
Riome
Imoney
MH. Moore & CO
Park Pt
Nina Vivian
Dolly
Robinson Crusoe
Mark Archer
Quentin Durward
Sir Walter Scott
Therese Surean
Barber Cox
W.M. Thackeray
Clare
Agatea
Brereton
Cherry
John Clitheroe
Viola
Jennie
Cane Cain
Kate
Little Katie and
Sunshine
Legend of
Montrose
Kyi
Paul Denier
Urnee
Franklin Street
Sears
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Seererber Sre
VICK
Or Floral Guide
Sear Poiatin
Vicky
James Vick
Yale Silk Works
New
America
M. Young
Greenwich At
P. D
Kery
Augusta
E. Whiteney
Nurseryman
Peter Henderson & CO
Cortlandt St
É&C
J.h.reeves
Chatham St
Ne Co
Newark
Nidwycowl St
John H.mcalyvin
Lowell
GLOBE
Christian Advocate
Christian Union
New England Journal of Education
Kate Upson Clarke
Boston Transcript
New England Homestead
Hartford Courant
Windham County
Zion's Heald
Willie
Great London Tea CO
Washington St
Sciagen
West Haven
Aring Heroes & Reeds
DeSoto
Laselie
Standish
Boone
Kenton
Brady
Crockett
Bowie
Houston
Carson
Custer
Wild Kill
Buffalo Bill
Gens
Miles and Crook
Scammell & CO
Philadelpha
St. Louis
H. G. Root
Pearl St
Anyeufferer
P. O
T. A. Slucum
Earl St
Cleopatra’s Secret
Phila Pa
Hudson M
AOW
DR. Ward & CO
Louisiana
F.C. Fowler
Ludwig Jago
Reliable Manufacturing Co
Bates
Joseph Il, Bates & CO
Weymouth
Wyltmag
Scoti
Scott
Wylit Flo
Farms & Mills For Sale & Exchange
Kk. B. Chaffin & CO
Richmond, Va
Mall
Brace & Co
Dey St
ROSE
T.A. Shyla Pene
Garden Wall
V.hathaway
al Yassing
Widden
Lic. Snow & CO
Meriden
Eowut Jals
L. Jones & CO
Nassau, N.Y
Sonn
DS BO
Ures de
Rulbican Card CO
Northford
Conn
A. N. Blate
Luceyville
U. 8
Card CO
Centrebrook
Pons
Cowlst
Carus
Toc. Globe Co
Muuly
J.B. Husted
Nusaau
N.Y. Lwy
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