Democratic NH Convention Chooses Delegates At Large
The Democratic State Convention in Concord selects four delegates at large and four alternates for Chicago. Hosea W. Parker presides, with a platform condemning tariff excess and Republican corruption while calling for tariff reform, simpler laws, and renewed honesty in government. Delegates Bailey, McKean, Kent, and Sulloway win votes for the at large seats. alternates Rowell Jameson Haley and Forsaith elected.
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N. H
Chicago
Phenix Hall
Charles F. Stone
Hosea W. Parker
Claremont
I.h.parker
Great Falls
Daniel B. Donovan
Fletcher Ladd
Lancaster
Dana J. Eastman
Manchester
Clark Howell
Keene
John Hatch
Greenland
Stilson Hutchins
Laconia
Henry O. Kent
John W. Sanborn
Wakefield
Parker
Times
Democratic Party
No&t
Republican Party
Prinpers
Samuel J. Tilden
Gardner
Portsmouth
Committee On
Democrats
New Hampshire
Republic
Committee On Credentials
W. W. Kalley
Nashua
Messrs. Bailey
His
Bachellor
Litueion
Frank Joes
Frank A. McKean
Henry C. Kent
Alvan W. Sulloway
Pranklin
Daniel Connor
James A. Weston
Scattering
Messrs. Jones
McKean
Kent
Sulloway
Clark F. Rowell
Charles R. Jameson
Antrim
Levi T. Haley
Carlisle and Blackburn speak on tariff policy and protection
The article summarizes speeches by J. G. Carlisle and J. C. Blackburn on tariff reform and protection. Carlisle urges tax cuts to reduce production costs amid a surplus and argues against taxes on labor, while Blackburn argues for American workmen rights, faster return of a protective policy, and unity for a potential candidate. Frank Hurd later notes the Morrison bill defeat and debates reform vs continued tariff.
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Uis
National
House of Representatives
America
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Hurd and Blackburn Denounce Republicans at Tammany Hall Rally
New York May 23 Tammany Hall held a grand mass meeting with two front stands and the Seventh Regiment band. Prominent figures on the platform included General Henry W. Slocum Perry Belmont General L L Clingman Lieutenant-Governor Hill and Gideon Tucker. Resolutions denounce monopoly tariff justice and Star routes while pledging reform and unity for the Democratic party amidst tariff and shipping criticisms.
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Tammany Hall
Seventh Regiment
Henry W. Slocum
Perry Belmont
Jr. L. Clingman
United States
Garfield
Capitol
Grant
Grant, To Prevent Representatives of the People From Earent Jeut
Jon Fonauimmister
Butler Accepts Anti Monopolists Nomination Letter
General Butler accepts the Anti Monopolists nomination for president and pledges to use executive powers to pursue reforms and relief for the people. He thanks Lowell officials and endorses the Chicago convention resolutions.
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New York
Lowell
Mass
Chicago
Benjamin I
Butler
Butler Favored as Strong Democratic Presidential Candidate in New Hampshire
A Concord observer reports broad Democratic sentiment for General Butler in New Hampshire. Prominent figures including Frank Jones and John W. Sanborn praise Butler’s potential, with editors and Irish-American Democrats backing him. Observation suggests Butler could win more NH votes than any other possible nominee and may secure delegates to Chicago.
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Concord
General Butler
Butler
New Hampshire
Chicago
Frank Jones
Jones
John W. Sanborn
Dr. Moore
Stilson Atchins
The
Manchester Union
Ty Tilden
Llanscom
Portsmouth Times
Mr. Tilden
General Butler Emerges as Preferred Democratic Nominee
In Chicago on May 23, Representative Lovering of Massachusetts urged Democrats to nominate General Butler. He argued Butler combines strength, public esteem, and an aggressive campaign ability. Backing from Knights of Labor, Grangers, Greenbackers, and anti monopolists is cited, predicting a decisive victory if Butler leads the ticket.
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Washington
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Lovering
Massachusetts
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Butler
New England
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Grangers
White House
Greenbacker Delegates Headed to Indianapolis via Boston & Albany
Delegates to the Greenback convention crowd the Boston & Albany station for tickets to Indianapolis. A stout man pays $25 for a delegate ticket, naming a full Massachusetts slate and delegates from Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island and a few others. The list includes James A. Armstrong Malden W P Young Wakefield and Gustavus K Hutcheson Boston as delegation chair. Some proceed in advance while others depart by the Hoosac Tunnel route. Governor Sprague of Rhode Island remains behind, having already left by New York.
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Boston & Albany
Jaimes A. Armstrong
Malden
W. FP. Young
Wakefeld
L. Rh. Power
Marblehead
George Foster
Lynn
W. W. Croaker
Swampscott
Charles G. Poster
Charles McLean
Hoston
Nathaniel G. Cushing
Middleboro
I. Ft. Greenwood
Templeton
Albert B. Currier
Boston
Rhode Island
Christopher ‘A. Hall
Providence
Charles P. Adams
Pawtucket
Sprague
Sam
New York
Delegates Begin Departure After Nomination Talk
Delegates seized their grip-sacks and headed for the train while a Rhode Island friend told Governor Adams he would vote for him if he secured the nomination.
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Adams
Rhode Island
Nebraska Democrats Platform Adopted at Lixcoun Convention
Nebraskan Democratic delegates in convention adopt a reform platform arguing vigorous frugality and cleaner administration, tariff revision, simplified tax laws, and reduced monopolies. The platform links Jeffersonian ideals to 1834 Democratic aims and supports electing Tilden and Hendricks. Delegates in three districts vote, with third district still in session at 2 am.
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United States of America
Tilden
Sherman letter hints at presidential bid hopes
Columbus May 24 A businessman not in politics asked Senator Sherman to be nominated for president. Sherman replies that he does not seek the nomination and would accept the convention’s decision, praising party unity and noting no strong enemy in the Ohio delegation. Notes on the Butler movement follow with multiple papers weighing General Butler as a Democratic candidate.
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Sherman
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Washington
Sam
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Oshkosh Times
Wisconsin
General Buller
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Chicago Herald
Butler
Natonal
Tilden
Lewiston Journal
Massachusetts
New Yor
Indiana
General Butler
New Bedford Mercury
Blaine
Philadelphia
Butler Opposes Free Trade in Tariff View Letter
Detroit May 24 report prints General Benjamin F Butler's tariff stance. He rejects free trade as impractical, advocates revenue from duties, plans taxing luxury goods and whiskey tobacco to fund government and war debts, and favors protecting American labor and industry.
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Boston
C. W. Hubbard
Detroit Evening Journal
Benjamin F, BuTer
The French brig Senorine Lost in Ice With Sixty Six Aboard
The French brig Senorine, left St. Malo March 1 with several other vessels, became trapped in heavy drift ice near Newfoundland. After days of relentless pressure from ice and southwesterly gales, the ship sank in early May with sixty six people aboard, including forty one passengers and nine crew. An English steamer later rescued some survivors and recovered cargo to confirm the vessel's identity.
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Passdael
To Improve the St. Lawrence Route
Montreal dispatch reports a merchants deputation returning from Ottawa without a firm answer on St Lawrence route relief. They seek abolition of canal tolls with price cuts by transporters and elevating companies to boost competitiveness with New York.双方 pledges and fleet downgrades are noted as industry frustration rises.
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Ottawa
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New York
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Kingston
Montreal Forwarding Company
Mexico Revolt Shadows Under Stamp Tax Crisis
City of Mexico May 40. Reports on annexation to the United States invoke fear as Mexico’s economy buckles under a new stamp tax. Officials, merchants, and banks face shortages, closures, and protests. Diaz and Gonzales loom in a volatile political drift while attempts on Diaz’s life surface.
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A Very Pious Man The Teller of a New York National Bank Short 696000 in His Accounts
Charles A Hinckley, paying teller at West Side National Bank in New York, is found short 96000 in his ledgers and has fled. Bank officers report 100000 on hand and expect 10000 on Hinckleys bond. Hinckley, about 42, was trusted as treasurer and kept cash. He had a vacation recently. a clerk held his place. The bank shows strong capital of 2 million with a 2 million surplus. cattleman depositors and Eastman, a large depositor, withdrew funds prior to the loss.
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New York
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Eastan
Senate approves Aldrich amendments to labor bureau bill
The Senate adopted Aldrich amendments to the House bill creating a labor bureau, renaming it the bureau of labor, placing it in the Interior Department, and limiting duties to collecting information on labor relations, hours, and wages. The measure was amended to remove extensive statistics powers and circulator authority, with final passage noted after votes and a brief executive session.
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Saulsbury
Utah
Finance and Commerce. May 24 1884 market report
The market ends the week with an easy money market yet unsettled conditions. Banks grant limited outside paper while accom modation to depositors runs at 6 16 6 percent. Call loans on collateral hover near 1.5 6 percent with best security about 4 6 percent. Mercantile paper remains nominal with most deals above 6 percent and corporation paper scarce. New York funds trade at premium, and the clearing house tallies show weekly exchanges near 63.98 million with solid balances. Deposits and loans fall over two weeks amid troubled conditions, and bank reserves sit well below legal requirements. Prices for bonds, stocks, and commodities are mixed as markets steadied.
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Boston
Gonzales
New York
Diaz
Anne
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York Clearing House Today
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Adventure of a Skipper's Wife Off Newport Bay
Mrs Stuve wife of Captain J M Stuve of Bristol was left aboard a two masted boat with four passengers to Providence Island. The skiff drifted away overnight while they sought help. Dawn found the boat lost and the wife missing until rescue crews later located her safe and uninjured aboard the boat drifting near Conante. She stayed calm guiding the vessel through a dark night and signaling distress until rescue.
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Conante
Wounded but plucky Syracuse conductor flags coming train
AMSTERDAM May 23 While an engine with tender attached backed at high speed on the West Shore road near Phillips Locks three miles below zero yesterday afternoon it jumped the track Five men were aboard Engineer Henry Lasker of Hopewell Junction died Conductor George Woodward of Syracuse was severely scalded but staggered back to flag 5 eetralia which followed Joseph Adams of Newbury fireman had both legs broken George Pierce and Alvey BrowfW of Port Jackson were badly bruised The track tore up for 300 feet and the engine wrecked
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West Shore Road
Phillips Locks
Henry Lasker
Hopewell Junction
George Woodward
Syracuse
Eetralia
Oseph Adams
Newbury
George Pierce
Alvey Browfw
Port Jackson
Pension committee shakeup aids pensioners in indon
Senator Sabin of Minnesota was relieved from the pensions committee at his own request and Senator Wilson of Iowa was appointed in his stead. The change, prompted by Sabin’s absence, is expected to help pensioners and reduce committee criticism. The committee had been deadlocked on several bills, with Democrats and Republicans evenly split. A favorable report is anticipated soon on measures to cut widows’ pensions, equalize rates, the Gutlian bill, and G.A.R. petitions.
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Domestic Markets in Boston Decline as Butter Cheese and Rice Slump
The May 24 1884 Boston market report shows a slow butter market with further price declines across Northern Creamery and Western creamery lines. Cheese and rice also quiet with modest demand. Eggs and dried fruit hold steadier. Overall, a soft tone across staples including corn, sugar, and hog products while bagging and lime trade remain steady to quiet.
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Franclin County
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London
Muscatel
Valencia
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Virginia
Messina
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Hue
Manila
Syqesige
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2Uyde
Grain and commodity futures mixed on a quiet May day
Wheat and corn futures eased with limited speculation as traders watched weather and crop prospects. Cotton, lard, and pork futures showed mixed to weak movement, while coffee and sugar held firmer tones. crude oil fluctuated with a late-day decline.
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Lesaw
Fish market dull as arrivals rise across regions
Week totals show codfish and halibut landings from Georges, Western Banks, Seal Island, and the Banks plus shore catches of cod, haddock, and pollock. Prices quoted for various species reflect weak demand as dealers struggle to move even at low rates. Community note on herring and other minor items included.
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Livestock Markets Brighton and Watertown Arrivals May 23
Arrivals of livestock at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday May 23 show totals across cattle sheep and lambs. Prices per hundred pounds for live weight mixed quality cattle range across from 4 0 to 5 12 with coarse oxen at 3 00. Wool and hides values noted with country hides around 0 60 to 0 70 per pound and veal totals listed.
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