Capital Gossip on a Possible Democratic Nominee and New York’s Role
Special correspondence from Washington notes a New York bill to elect presidential electors by district could end New York as a pivotal state. It cites James E. English, Hugh J. Jewett, and Senator Allen G. Thurman as leading Democratic possibilities, with Tilden opposing the change and urging unity to carry key states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Globe
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
California
Ohio
James E. English
Hugh J. Jewett
Senator Thurman
Jewett
Mr. Jewett
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
New York Times
Times
Senator Conkling
New York State
Shane
Republican Party
Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
Thurman
General Butler
Indiana
Maine
Maine Fusion Ajar as Safes Keys Demand Sparks Clash
Avausta reports Secretary Sawyer refuses Republican deputy access to state safe keys, claiming the rival legislature lacks power. Governor Smith comments on Fusionists uncertain course, while Speaker Talbot predicts legal and political maneuvering with Congress and courts shaping the clash.
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Sawyer
Chadbourne
Garfield to Replace Thurman in Ohio Senate Seat
Special Correspondence reports notable changes in the United States senate on March 4 1881 with James A Garfield succeeding Allen G Thurman as senator from Ohio. The passage of Thurman’s resignation is described as a loss to the Democratic party.
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Republican Party
Senate
Thurman
Garfield
Allen G. Thurman
Democratic Party
Tlic
United States Senate
Conkling
Reece
Edmunds
Vermont
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Howe
Wisconsin
Ohio
St. Jerome
Roscoe
Duke of
Utica
Senate Chamber
Jay Gould
Pacific Railroads
Congress
Ares
Matt Carpenter
Daniel Voorhees
Voorhees
Carpenter
Blaine
Senator Thurman
United States
Taney
Luther
Sunday Globe
Washington
James A. Garfield
Democrati
Whale killed in Charleston harbor after chase
A whale that wandered into Charleston harbor was pursued by fishermen from dawn until near dusk. The first pursuing boat failed to subdue it, but a second attempt killed the animal with a lance. The whale, about sixty feet long, would net about $1500 to its captors, and four more whales were sighted off the bar that day.
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Charleston
D. C
East Pinckney
Frank Leslie Will Filed for Probate in New York
The will of Frank Leslie was filed in the surrogate's office. He bequeaths all real and personal property to his wife Miriam Florence Leslie, along with the trademark of his name and interests in his publications. Heirs are Miriam, sons Harry and Alfred, and granddaughter Lorella Leslie.
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Frank Leslie
New Yorks
Miriam Florence Leslie
Fears of a Coal Famine Loom Over Pan Handle Miners
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on January 15, large numbers of miners left work after a convention, causing a reported coal price rise from eight to fourteen cents per ton. Fears of a coal famine spread as supplies dwindle and labor actions disrupt shipments.
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Pittspurg
Penn
Maine Question Interview Highlights Fusion Outlook
Congressmen Ladd of Maine discusses the recent Maine Supreme Court ruling favoring the Republican legislature. He urges Fusion members to adjourn and force a U.S. court challenge to any taxes or loans by the rump, predicting a compelled Republican compromise and continued fighting next year.
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Washington
Supreme Court of Maine
Congress
Garcelon
Blaine
Congressman Ladd
Maine
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Smith
Mr. Ladd
Republican Party
Mr.Ladd
Ladd
United States
United States Court
Reublicans
Reccenaee
United States Senate
Hamlin
Chamberlain
Uther
Inflation of Money Rates and Railroad Stocks Summary
Finance column notes money in banks remains easy with rates near 4 percent on United States bonds and 4.5 percent on 4 1/4 percent issues. New York stock market shows gains after a midweek dip tied to rumors of railroad war. bonds in demand, especially 4 and 4 1/4 percent issues, while bank statements show rising loans and reserves. Ogdensburg rail line reports improving traffic, earnings up in early 1880, with plans for more rolling stock and a new elevator to sustain dividends. Fort Scott and Gulf stock activity strong. New York and New England bonds attract buyers. Senate OKs Oklahoma territory bill, boosting market sentiment.
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State Street
United States
Congress
New York
Absessees
Wll
U.S
U. S
Lake Champlain
Ogdensburg Republican
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad
Welland Canal
Seeesee
Csscoesevs
Ksnooes
Aveseass Seen
Fort Scorr & Gulf
New England
Boston
Lp Colony
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
St. Louis
San Francisco
Brokers’ Board
NEW York & Osweeo Midland
Read
Sidago
Ant
Commnion Tock
Jersey Midland
Middletown
New York City
Rome
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Great Western
Canada
Oswego
Lows Central
Roa
Central of
Iowa
Commercial Matters Preview Aims for Strong Spring Trade
Saturday January 17 report notes early signs of active spring business across commodities. Grain, dry goods, boots and shoes, butter, cheese, coffee, and meats show firm or improving demand with prices varying by grade. Wool, beans, potatoes, and bacon display steady to firm tones as markets anticipate a robust season.
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New York
Vermont
Choice
Eastern
Prince Edward Island
Western Choice
Choice Northern
Choice Western Choice
Sydney
Acadia
Cumberland
Java
Maracaibo
Minnesota
St. Louis
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Muscatel
London
Valencia
Turkey
Loeda
Sicily
Domand
Ces
Florida
Timothy Z
Manila
Bisson
Gambia
Montevideo
Seva Vera Cruz
Ne Choice
Madagascar
Calcutta
Prime Eastern
New York Markets Grain and Cotton Prices Deepen in Sluggish Trade
The report covers flour and meal prices with firming but unadvanced levels, cotton spot declines and futures down several points, provisions markets with pork and bacon steady to firmer, and grain notes on wheat rye and corn. Also included are distant market snapshots from Gloucester and Brighton with livestock and fish prices, plus scarce New England shipping notes.
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Mand
Calcutta
Boston
Elaine
Houston
Ada
Ide Abushel
Maine Central
Carolina
Louisiana
Rangoon
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Vale of Cape
Minnesota
Southern Bakers
Southern
New
Cmgvac
Western
Western Dairy
Noddo
Rio
Apacs
London
Hull
Bristol
Cork
Bremen
Brighton
West
Maine
Liverpool
Preparing a Case for Congress in Augusta
In Augusta on January 19 the Fusionist legislature's constitutional committee will be advised by eminent counsel including Judge R D Rice and Charles Levi Godbury to prepare a case for submission to Congress. Governor Smith reportedly ordered three militia companies to report armed and equipped at 6 am Saturday with three days rations, seeking no orders.
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Congress
Augusta
R. D. Rice
Supreme Bench of
Maine
Charles Levi Godbury
Boston
Bradbury
A. P. Gould
Smith
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Avausta
Vortland
Talbot
E. F. Pillebary
Libbey
Laprett
Gore
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
Railroad Notes
Ber
E. D. Bangs & Co
ST Board
Rinst Call
Atlantic
Duncan
TASF
Lr& Wes Ie
Dana
Franklin
Hanover
Pater
Manhat Co
Win Valcorte
Rewabie - Alyy
Tome Gondtrai
GO Serene
Ritchie
Vg Boy
Old Colony
Flint & Pere
Mara
Bal ‘Tov
Pegi
Pontiac
Butlan
Sullivance
Waskin & Union Pact
Winthrop
Burl &Qesse Eas
Brunswikc
Bae Cin
Bai
Reat Falls
Phay Mining Cos
Wees
Hoyiston St
Boston Markets
Steeth
Iron and Steel
Common
Russia
Rockland
NEW York Markets
Gloucester Fish Market
Boston Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Girand Menan
Rraven
Ipswich Bay
Haddock
Newfoundland
Porrie
G W Hollis
Jarrow
John A. Dodge & CO
Uae
Marain
le Ree
Boston Comfort Corset CO
Chauncy Street
Samuel Gerry & Company
Broadway
Simmons
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
All Druguists
Hop Bituirs Mfy.Co
Rochester
Goodwin Invalid Bedstead
Goodwin Invalid Bedstead Company
Court Street
Ciiemo Geo
Shiverick
Esterbrook’s
Esterbrook Steel Pen Co., Works
Camden
N. J
New Viciyay
Davidson & CO
Nassau St
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