ROSCOE'S RUMPUS. Postmaster General Clash Over Conkling
The article outlines administration views on Conkling and Platt in New York patronage clashes. It argues Garfield resisted handing vast New York patronage to Conkling, notes Robertson’s independent stance, and discusses Senate power versus the President’s nominating role amid potential resignations and succession talk. It frames Conkling’s misreads of public position and hints at replacements like Arthur or Crowley to fill the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
New York
Robertson
Garfield
Merritt
Platt
New York State
Grant
Chicago
Grang
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Cabinet in Harmony Over President Controversy
Report says the cabinet stands united with the President on the current dispute. Postmaster General James aims to run the office on business lines while backing postal reform and star route inquiry. Windom urges unanimity, while McVeagh warns of Senate minority implications. Blaine declines comment, fearing public statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Conkling
Windom
Albany
New York
McVeagh
Senate
MacVeagh
Blaine
President’s Comments on New Yorkers Resignations
The President states the resignations of Conkling and colleagues show no more than surface intent. He argues they may retire or seek State Legislature endorsement, noting a public verdict is often clear and that a broader endorsement would come if they seek the people’s vote. He reflects on duty, defeat, and Lincoln’s memory, insisting no man is indispensable and life continues.
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Conkling
Robertson
New York
Senate
Lincoln
Ati Il
Conkling Signals Possible 1884 Presidential Bid
Washington May 22 An intimate source says Mr Conkling plans to retire from party life to private duties while seeking to prove the administration does not represent the party that elected it He contemplates reforming party policy or creating a new organization and may run for president in 1884 to counter what he calls an Ohio second term and Maine succession idea
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Washington
Mr. Conkling
Conkling
Ohio
Maine
C. K Mag
Bitter faction fight over Conkling re election in New York
Albany May 23 The administration mobilizes against Conkling and Platt with threats to lawmakers. Garfield Blaine Robertson machine backing anti administration forces led by Conkling arrival to direct actions. Democrats plan conference ready to act. City charter dispute injects another layer into the senatorial clash with bitter, complex stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York
Conkling
Platt
City of
Miss Georgie Winnett on Forepaughs Beauty Contest
Louisville gossip describes Miss Georgie Winnett as a medium sized, magnificent blonde who entered Forepaughs $10,000 beauty contest. She recalls traveling to Philadelphia, receiving $150 for expenses, and hearing sharp remarks about rivals including Miss Montague. Winnett casts doubt on Montague, noting alleged personal rumors and critics of the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Winnett
Kentucky
America
Miss Winnett
Philadelpha
Louisville
Chicago
Miss Edwards
Miss Montague
Conditions of trade show widespread prosperity in youth of spring
New York May 20 reports by Bradstreets from 23 cities across the country indicate continued prosperity in trade and industries. Transportation is resuming, collections improving, and sales rising compared with former periods. Grain shipments are increasing in New Orleans, with a fleet of 30 barges under construction.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Boston
Kansas City
Mississippi
Baltimore
Missouri
United States
Canadas
Bradstreet's
L. J. B. Lincoln
Lawrence & Martin
Chicago
Robert 4. Baker
Fond du Lac
Wis
Northwest
Middle States
Southern States
Western States
Pacific Coast
Territories
Canada
Provinces
Three men assault girl after raid near Bales Forge
In Wytheville area on May 22, George Edmondson Cale Markham and Tennessee Frigate, visiting Draper Razier, drew pistols after a half hour and assaulted Miss Sarah Saunders 19 in Razier home. They fled to Tennessee, Markham captured in Hancock county and jailed. lynching talked. Raiders Edmondson Frigate escaped. companions hidden in mountains as search widens.
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Wytheville
George Edmondson
Cale Markham
Tennessee Frigate
Bales Forge
Draper Razier
Sarah Saunders
Razier
Edmondson
Markham
Frigate
Man
Miss Saunders
Tennessee
Hancock County
Maryland saw mill explosion kills fireman at Oakland
A Maryland steam saw mill four miles west of Oakland exploded when the boiler blew up. Fireman Marshall Butler was killed and William Browning seriously injured. Eight or ten others were slightly hurt in the blast on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Oakland
Marshall Butler
William Browning
The Sprague Scandal and the Doctor's Story
Providence May 20. Interview with Dr. J B Greene who recalls his long service to ex Governor Sprague and explains how financial distress, delays in payment, threats, and a volatile quarrel led to a last night altercation on Dorrance street. He disputes Sprague's gun episode and details a strained trust and unresolved remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Dorrance Street
Sprague
J. B. Greene
Trustee Chafee Ex Joined in Sprague Suit Decision
In Providence on May 23 Judge Coit denied removal of Zachariah Chafee as trustee in the Sprague estate. The court enjoined sale of the estate during the Mary Anna Latham vs Z Chafee equity suit and set June 6 for an answer. Courtroom crowded, interest high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Coit
Zachariah Chafee
Sprague
Mary Anna Latham
Z. Chafee
Chafee
Hanged for Murder in Edgefield
Joe Stevens a colored man was hanged in Edgefield on Friday for the murder of Andy Richardson, also colored. He faced the trap with firmness but, at the last, cried for protection and peace before Sheriff cut the trigger. ten minutes later the execution was completed. An Anti Petticoat Movement in Berlin features a Clothing League for Abolition of Petticoats supporting bifurcated garments. The London Times notes disestablishment of the petticoat is unlikely due to the unpopularity of a man nish woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clantrston, & C
Joe Stevens
Edgefield
Andy Richardson
Sheriff Cutts
Berlin
Clothing League For the
London Times
New York Congressman James O'Brien Divorced
New York May 22 Congressman James O'Brien obtained a divorce from his wife Mary on grounds of her drinking addiction and violence making it unsafe for him to continue living with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James O'Brien
Mary
Richmond State Attacks Jefferson Davis in Quiet Rant
A Richmond State editorial rails at Jefferson Davis, blasting his temperament and lack of statesmanship. The piece laments his old leadership and pleads for relief from his influence, portraying Davis as an outdated bond to the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond State
Jeff Davis
Jefferson Davis
Chief mourner at endless funeral of fatally harmed victims
A stark line laments a figure who, while responsible for fatal harm, remains bound to publicly mourn the dead, implying perpetual presence at a somber, unresolved tragedy. The quotation sounds like a critical critique of accountability and remembrance in the face of violence.
Boston Excursionists Impress San Francisco Journalists
The San Francisco Argonaut praised the Boston excursionists arrival at Palace Motel noting a tall, intelligent crowd, a lit court, and a brass band. Alexander Sharon and George Smith led a staff with Harbatgh and Clark guiding the party through Cuff House seals, calle reais, Woodward's Gardens, and Chinese quarters before Monterey and a Monday farewell at Hotel de Monte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alexander Sharon
Prince George Smith
Harbatgh
Clark
Borty-Wuard
Calle Reais
Woodward's Gardens
Monterey
Hotel de Monte
Notes of the Week: global news and civil concerns
Notes from across the world report discoveries in coal near Covington, army worms in New Jersey, Beecher endorsing a revised New Testament, Garibaldi's note on Tunis and Italy, bread exports worth millions, banana imports to New York, political moves in Ohio and New York, crimes from Wisconsin to California, naval and treasury updates, fires in California, and local reflections on St Jacob's Oil as a rheumatism remedy.
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Covington
New Jersey
Henry Ward Beecher
Garibaldi
France
Tunis
Italy
London
American
New York
Ohio Democratic State Central Committee
State of
Nevada
Glasgow
Fond du Lac
Wis
Updegrail
Ohio
Ninth Cavalry
New Mexico
Salineville
Garfield
Blaine, Windom
Kirkwood
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
William Beach Lawrence
Providence
Wayne County
Mahone
Conkling-Platt
Santa Fe
Thomas C. Terry
Yommy the Kid
Mskridge
Amargo
Arunk
Bana
Durango
Lawa
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Sub-Treasury
William Bussy
Nobb'a Station
Ind
George H. Pendleton
Tilford Groeseck
Civil Service Reform Association of Cincinnati
Eee
Ottoman Archipelago
United Sttes
O'Kane
United States
Galena
Key
Anna Oliver
Willoughby Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
Colorado
Honey Creek Township
Indiana
Alexander McPuetas, Jr
Ellen Bloxom
Frank Gerrity
Pinhook Point
Theodore Rouree
Shay
Courtland Palmer
James A. Gary
Freeman
Murch
Bangor
Alexander Johson
Jeff Williams
Centennial Mills
Fia
Justine Diamond
Curry
Williams
Diamond
Jennie Wilson
Bavara Street
Lake City
Cal
Frank Bartlett
Denver
Rio Grande
Regina Jans
Johnson
Farrell
George Dominick
Colt's Works
Hartford
Smithsonian Institution
M. Foerster
Berlin
M. Palisa
Polay
Edward Wallace
Welling Mills
8. C
Tim
Virginia
Senate
Blaine
Philadelphia
Cornell
Congress
Abraham Sellers
H. Hurd
Third Avenue Swings Bank
Hurd
James A. Hidden
First National Bank of
Newark
N. J
Finance and Market Summary May 21 1881
Finance and commerce report easy money conditions with mercantile paper at 4 to 5 percent and call loans 4 to 5 percent. Clearing house balances show 8 percent. gross exchanges 92.45 million. New York money market easy. prime paper 4 to 4.5 percent, calls 3 to 4.25 percent. Decoration Day noted May 30. payments due May 28. New York bank statement shows increases in loans, specie, deposits, and reserves. excess reserves at 16.74 million. New York stock market irregular but strong. notable activity in Manhattan Elevated, Missouri, Kansas & Texas, Texas Pacific, and Pacific Mail. Boston market dull to active with overall higher rail and mining shares. market closes firm.
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State Street
New York
Prime Mercantile
Manhattan
Jay Gould
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Texas Pacific
Lake Shore
Pacific Mail
New York Elevated Railroad Company
Manhattan Elevated
Boston
Weathered market report shows steady gains in leather and cotton goods
The Boston markets page notes a fair business volume with healthy features despite wet weather. Leather and boots shoemaking goods gain strength while cotton fabrics firm. prices hold on a steady basis. Demand for dairy and cheese remains steady with new creamery and Vermont items quoted. coal, copper, and coffee markets show mixed but resilient activity across multiple regions and goods.
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Orrick
Boston Daily
EveNine
Bea S
New York
Cnoive
New Northern Choice Creamery
Franklin County
Vermont
Choice New York Tv
Cape Breton Cour Tinues
Maracaibo
Rio
Brighton Cattle Market Prices and Sales Report
Western beef cattle prices per 100 lbs ranged from extra 6 to 8 dollars with first to third qualities listed. Trade notes include consignments, hides, tallow, sheep skins, calves, and various cattle categories with buyers and quantities from Brighton and Watertown markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Boston Daily Globe
HO Lee
Slee FM
G. W. Llollis
GledTree
STORF
Bisnan
Farrow
Winn
John P. Squires
Charles H. North
Niles Brothers
Watertown
Northern Sheen
Henry
G. Spriggs
Sargent
J. Hall
Flooper
Wood
Prume Béeves
B.S. Hastings
Fairbank Brothers
St. Johuabury
Flint
Aldrich & Johnson
J. Fields
Hathaway & ,Jackson
FLOUR AND COTTON MARKETS AND GRAIN PRICES
SATUMPAY reports quiet flour and meats with mixed shipping extras and various flour grades. Cotton futures edged higher except for November and December, with 2700 bales traded. receipts at port were 855 bales. Provisions show steady pork and bacon. lard and eggs firm, with mixed butter and cheese prices.
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Satumpay
Southern Bakers
Southern
Porte
Alco
Rio
Nice
Cuba
English Islands
Calcutta
Liverpool
London
Leith
Hull
Avonmouth
Rotterdam
Cork
Hamburg
Gloucester Fish Market weekly arrivals and prices
Special Gloucester report notes 87 arrivals for the week with Georges and codfish predominating. Totals include about 2,170,000 pounds cod and 900,000 pounds Georges, halibut 40,000 pounds, plus butterfish and mackerel details. prices range with large Georges at high but steady levels and hake cod and other fish priced per standard market terms.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges God
Lone Shore
Heidek
Aiden dl
Srordash
Harry Merlies
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Arthur
Mr. Platt
Sear
Richard Crowley
Crowley
Wane
Juno
Forepaugh
Louisville Exchange
Montague
Bobby Newcomb
Nickerbocker
J.B. Greene
Willie
William Sprague
Rhode Island
Bank of Commerce
Canonchet
Castodian
Lothis
Anonchet
Spracue
Eserre
Chafee EX
Zachariah
Raymond i
St. Jacobs
Finance and Commerce
Boston Stocks and Bonds
R. Uw
Mid
Old Colony
Cencom
NY &N
H & KE
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Duncan
Og & LO
LUZ Empire
Railroad
Franklin
Chi& WM
Ateh
Quincy
Bos & Alb
Ridge
Bos & Maines
Silver Islet
Bonanza
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Cin
S & Clev
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Eastern
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York
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Cemana
Manila
I Ae
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Altec
Buenos Arrea
Singabe
Rockland
Bush
Canad West
Suvar
Nelle Eide
Porto Rico
NALLS
Bave
Bermudas
Crare
Elaine
Jacksons
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Ross
New England
Sicily
Sumac
Imperial
Byaon
Agung Hyson
Parankay
H Son Skin
Congim
Souchong
W. Scollans
Carroll
Leholee
Er & Son
Howe
Spa
Byer
M. H. Simpson
Saxonville
H. Bird & Co
Faneuil Gall
C. Libby
J. Wieler
Maxfield
Watertown Union
NEW York Markets
Gloucester Fish Market
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