Ohio and Indiana push Thurman and Hendricks as routes to Democratic victory
Cincinnati dispatch reports Ohio Democrats favor Thurman for the Democratic nomination arguing he can win Ohio and challenge Tilden in New York. Indiana Democrats back Hendricks or English, saying Indiana could swing the Southern vote and bolster a regional path to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
New York
Payne
Jewett
Ohio
Cincnnati Gazette
Wasutxetox
Thurman
Cincinnati
Kelley
Beate
Mr. Thurman
Payne and Jewett
Indiana
Hendricks
English
St. Louis
Consular Reports On Cotton Yarn Imports From England
The Secretary of State directs overseas Consuls to investigate and report on cotton yarn imports from England within their districts. They will detail amount quality uses cost wholesale and retail prices and provide samples with useful information for American manufacturers. Questions guided by Representative Crapo aim to build data for expanding foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Washsdon
Secretary of State
England
Crapo
Massachusetts
Early Adjournment Over Third Term Issue in Congress
In Washington May 3 the Grant faction used House rules to block a vote on the anti third term resolution. Reading of all bills postponed action as Springer planned a suspension vote. Republicans largely backed the resolution while many Grant men had opposed it earlier. The move delayed debate and favored third termers amid adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
House
Springer
District of Columbia
United States
Ohio Supervisors Nominees to be Rejected
Special dispatch notes two of the last nominated Ohio Census Supervisors Hant and Little will be rejected as unfit for duties a nonpartisan view from Senator Pendleton. Washington prepares for a presidential veto on deficiency bills likely to be vetoed. Mahone movement faces expected defeat in Virginia cities where business interests oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Washington
Messrs. Hant and
Little
Pendleton
Cincinnati Gazette
Virginia
Wasumatoy
Richmond
Reasons Why the Bond Purchases Bill Should Not Pass
A Treasury letter to Senator Bayard warns against a Senate bill requiring the Treasury to buy outstanding U S bonds at 6 percent each week at no less than five million dollars until all such bonds are extinguished. It also mandates weekly public advertisements of future bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Thomas F. Bayard
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Senate
Arecentre
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
United States
Treasury funds and bond purchases argue against advance advertising
Secretary John Sherman argues against pre advertising the weekly bond purchases. He explains current surplus revenues and cash in the Treasury are insufficient to cover the bond obligations, leaving taxation as the likely method. He defends the existing bid process in New York and warns that advance notice could invite price manipulation by bankers.
The Bond Deposit of National Banks Opinion
The Solicitor General in an opinion approved by the Attorney General finds section 4 of the 1874 act repugnant to section 5160 of the Revised Statutes and to prior laws requiring national banks to keep a bond deposit in the U S Treasury equal to one third of their capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Attorney General
Sherman
United States
Senate committees report funds total across investigations
Washington on May 3 reports the current funds allocated to Senate investigation efforts. Listed are the Exodus Committee $16,525 Freedmen's Bank $9,079 Kellogg $7,297 Ingalls $6,408 Northern Cheyennes Ponca $9,287 Treasury books and accounts $95,471 Civil Service Rhode Island $3,475.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Freedmen's Bank
Kellogg
Ingalls
Treasury Department
Rhode Island
Lawmakers Hear Arguments on Government Mint Benefits
In Washington on May 3 the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures met to hear further arguments for special advantages for the Satta Off branch mint. Hon Geo R Davis of Chicago Kil presented the city’s claims in detail. Nebraska senators were heard at length, including the mayor of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinaton
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Geo. R. Davis
Chicago
Kil
Nebraska
Chilean Navy Bombards Callao Reported
A telegram from Paynama at the Chill legation states the Chilian navy shelled Callao on April 22 causing heavy shore damage and nearly destroying the Peruvian corvette Union. Lima faces threats and widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paynama
Chill
Callao
Union
Lima
Agriculture panel cuts Commissioner salary to three thousand
The House Committee on Agriculture recommends a salary of 3000 for the Commissioner on Agriculture, half of the requested 6000. Separately the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads favors reporting a bill to authorize a double postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Agriculture
Commissioner On Agriculture
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Rumor of Col H S McComb Option on West Chester Road
Philadelphia May 3 A strong rumor claims Col H S McComb of Wilmington has secured an option on a majority of West Chester and Philadelphia stock for a limited time at a fixed price. The line runs 26 miles to Chestnut Street in Philadelphia and pays 8 percent dividends, with significant access to the city and a Baltimore Philadelphia link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. & McComb
West Chester Road
Cincinnati Gazette
Philadelphia
Col. H. 8. McComb
Wilmington
West Chester & Philadelphia
Col. McComb
Landenburg
West Chester
Baltimore
Chestnut Street
Thirty-first Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Adinam
War Path Runaways Aimed at Indian Hunt
Two fourteen year olds Williard Priest and Charles Pruitt fled Shedeler Station seven miles northeast with pistols and knives bound for an Indian hunting expedition in the West. The escape has stirred neighborhood alarm as authorities pursue the youths. In Ursana a city council vote ordered examination of outstanding ity bonds to clarify obligations left by city clerk Hovey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Mesciy, Inc
Williard Priest
Charles Pruitt
Shedeler Station
Here
Beadle
Nebraska Ward
Ursana
Hovey
Republican State Convention in Tennessee Nears Nomination
Nashville May 3 Republicans gather for a large statewide convention likely to nominate a governor despite pressure from State Credit Democrats to delay. Leading contenders include Judge T C Muse Judge A W Hughes and W Gillien Waters with Hughes favored amid Democratic divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Nashville
Tenn
Grant
Blaine
T. C. Muse
West
Tennessee
A. W. Hughes
Middle
W. Gillien’ Waters
East Tennessee
Hughes
Milwaukee delegates back Sherman for national convention
Three Milwaukee Senatorial districts chose six delegates to the State Convention who pledged to back John Sherman for the Wisconsin delegation. Edward Sanderson, a wealthy speculator and Matt Carpenter's financial backer, is among the delegates and endorses Sherman as Milwaukee's clear choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauckegr
Wisconsin
John Sherman
Edward Sanderson
Matt Carpenter
Sherman
Milwaukee
Jefferson County Democrats Back Thurman at Columbus Convention
Jefferson County Democrats held their convention to nominate delegates for the State Convention in Columbus on May 6. Delegates were instructed to vote for Hon. A. G. Thurman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Thurman
Cincinnati Gazette
Stubbenville
Columbus
A. G. Thurman
Meeting in Winchester Links State Issues to National Ticket
The Winchester gathering invites Senators Gordon Pendleton and Voorhees and other politicians to urge sinking State issues in the presidential campaign. It marks the first of meetings aiming to unify prominent Democrats for national ticket support, amid Virginia debt repudiation tensions and party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Winchester
Virginia
Gordon
Pendleton
Voorhees
Franklin County Democrats select delegates and nominating slate
The Democracy of Franklin County met in Columbus City Hall and chose delegates to the State Convention. They nominated a full county ticket including Harvey Cashatt for Clerk, W J Clarke for Prosecuting Attorney, Geo Beck for Treasurer, Joseph Briges for Commissioner, B F Bowen for Surveyor, and James Barnes for Infirmary Director. John G Thompson was found not to be a candidate for delegate at large after inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Columbus
Franklin County
Allen G. Thurman
United States
Cincinnati
John G. Thompson
George L. Converse
E. F. Bingham
Charles G. Lattin
Amos Eberly
Allen O. Myers
Jacob Reinhard
John Fox
P. A. Egan
Andrew Schwarz
James E. Mohling
B. F. Elliott
A. G. Grant
D. W. Brown
J. C. Lunn
Benjamin L. Reese
C. S. Cheney
John Knopf
D. W. C. Sawyer
Harvey Cashatt
Court of Common Pleas
W. J. Clarke
Geo. Beck
Joseph Briges
B. F. Bowen
James Barnes
Beck
Hartwell Primary for Columbus Convention Electors
In Hartwell Precinct Springfield Township at the Democratic primary delegates were chosen. P. N. Wright led with 34 votes, Charles M. Steele 24, William Phelan 10. Wright is assured an elector, the second from the precinct remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Hartwell
Council Chamber
Columbus
Messrs. Gee
W. Garretson
Wm. Maufitt
Samuel W. Bell
Ludges
Hon. Theo. Marsh
Benj. Knight
Springfield Township
P.N. Wright
Chas. M
Pennsylvania to Oppose Grant at Chicago Convention
Philadelphia delegates to the Chicago Convention plan to break from the unit rule and vote nearly solid against Grant. Senator Cameron will be notified of the Philadelphia stance this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Grant
Philadelphia
the Inquirer
Chicago
Cameron
State Mutual Aid claims stir German community in Indianapolis
In Columbus May 3 inquiries from Indianapolis focus on claims against the State Mutual Aid Association of Columbus. Bercher of Indianapolis left a life policy worth 4000 dollars. his son-in-law Max Huerlich has failed to obtain satisfaction. Other German members face multiple assessments since Bercher’s death, with a 90 day settlement rule and a new legislative act promised protection. Resignation of James W. Fleming as Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture is noted, along with upcoming Grand Opera House presentation of Saints and Sinners by Aiken Rogers Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Columbus
Indianapolis
Bercher
Lanbové
Max Huerlich
Berchet
James W. Fleming
State Board of Agriculture
Saints and Sinners
A. J. Nunez
Pike's House
Cincinnati
Grand Opera House
Aiken- Rogers Company
Firestone
Cen
Asylum investigations and political maneuvering swirl in state
Governors push for Board of State Charities probe while old laws limit action. News notes a collision injuring John Kleinlein, census appointments, and courier chatter on Thurman and Jewett at the Cincinnati convention. Delegates, parlors, and public works duties fill the scene as candidates seek support.
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Tral Asylum For
Board of State
Charities
Board of Trustees
Board of State Charities
Mound Street
Third Street
John Kleinlein
Firestone
Thurman
John G. Thompson
Cincinnati
Converse
John G
James G. Bishop
Neil House
Col. Len
Harris
Ben, Robinson
W. B. Maddux
W. T. Forrest
Durbin Ward
W. H. Pugh
L. G
Bernard
Chas
Reemelin
Julius Reis
H. P. Clough
Middletown
J. E. Neal
Peter Murphy
Hamilton
Dr. Willett
Harrison
M. P. Payne
W. W. Armstrong
Cleveland
Geo. W. Jewett
John O'Neill
Zanesville
Irvine Dungan
Jackson
J. H. Barrett
Dennison
L. D. Thoman
Youngstown
H. P. Platt
Toledo
Jnc. G. Thompson
Columbus
R. K. Paige
Painesville
H. J. Reinmund
Lancaster
L. A. Brunner
Upper Sandusky
Ballentyne
Geo. T. Ketchum
Springfield
Board of Penitentiary Trustees
Supreme Court Committee
Amon
P. Taft
C. von Steinwehr
Jas. K. Neal
Butler County
State Board of Public Works
Dr. Scott
Warren County
Senator Pond
D. J. Edwards
House
J. C. Donaldson
Senate
Jewett
Tilden
Ohio
Payne
Neil
Wagoner Kills Uncle in Land Dispute Near Waterloo
In Ironton Ohio on May 3 a man named Philip Wagoner fatally shot his uncle Adam Wagoner over a disputed land rental. Wagoner was arrested at Gailia County home and sent to Symmes Township Justice Thomas Cooper, then committed without bail awaiting Grand Jury action. Constable D W Darling transported him to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Ironton
Waterloo
Philip Wagoner
Adam Wagoner
Gailia
Thomas Cooper
Symmes Township
D. W. Darling
Cleveland Summer Resort Burned
Cleveland Ohio May 3 This morning at 6 30 Goits the most popular suburban hotel of Cleveland about six miles east of the city was totally destroyed by fire. Loss about 8000 The rooms had all been engaged for the season and the destruction will inconvenience many guests who had planned to spend the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Goit's
Fire destroys lake shore resort Colts near Cleveland
A summer resort named Colts five miles east of Cleveland was destroyed by fire. Owner Jacob Lee faced an estimated loss of 10 000 to 15 000 with only limited furniture and movable effects saved. Some United States bonds owned by Silverthorn were among items consumed. The blaze was caused by a defective tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Jacob Lee
United States
Silverthorn
Republican Central Campaign Clubs Name Delegates to Chicago
In New York on May 3 district Republican clubs held joint primaries and chose three delegates and three alternates per Assembly district for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Delegates include Gen. Francis Low, Col. Ethan Allan, Prof. Felix Adler, Thurlow Weed, Sheridan Shook, and A. J. Duvenhoefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Central
Chicago
Gen
Francis ©.Low
Col
Ethan Allan
Felix Adler
Thurlow Weed
Sheridan Shook
A. J. Duvenhoefer
Interpellation Over Validity of Ancient Statutes
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies hears M Lamy challenge the decrees against unauthorized religious groups. Minister Cazot argues the laws remain valid and enforceable though sometimes in abeyance. The government pushes to lay the right of association law on the table, a motion adopted 362 to 137.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Justice
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lamy
M. Cazot
Republic
Lamy
Hamburg Rights Threatened by Prussia in Zollverein Move
German Reichstag interpellations reveal Prussia plans to include St Pauls in the customs sphere without Hamburg consent. Bismarck deflects questions as Berlin outlines the move. Also reports on Bismarck’s health, Russian fortresses renovations, and New York foreign capital tax debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwig
Hamburg
Wolfsohn
Prussia
Bismarck
St. Paul's
Reichskanzler
Federal Council
London
Berlin
Contier
Europe
Asia
Kars
Batoum
Poti
St. Petersburg
Roving News Briefs From Across The World
A Paris dispatch reports a stand collapse at Nerac races near Agen injuring about 100. London notes Lord Charles Bradwell Bruce, re elected MP for Marl borough, becomes Chamberlain. Constantinople reports the Turkish gendarmerie to accept 45 percent pay cuts if extended. Berlin says Reichstag president and Bismarck plan adjournment May 11. Capt Potters crew arrive in Dublin. a star spangled arch greets them before the Mansion House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Paris
Agen
Lonpox
Lord Charles Bradwell Bruce
Marlborough
Constantinople
Col. Commeroff
Berlin
Reichstag
Bismarck
Calcutta
Meranis
Bipan
Speresibani Pree
Lord Duterin
London
Levant Herald
Dentin
Potter
Constellation
Dublin
Gaiety Theater
Mansion House
New England Methodist Historical Society Organized in Boston
The New England Methodist Historical Society was organized in Boston on May 3 with ex-Gov Claflin as President among officers including Rev Dr Dorchester Rev Dr Cummings ex President of Wesleyan University Rev Dr Tweety Hon Jacob Sleeper Pliny Nickerson Rev Dr W R Clark and Rev Dr B K Pierce editor of Zions Herald Nearly one hundred members joined at the outset Dr Dorchester delivered an address outlining the society's objects which include founding a historical group and related aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Boston
New England Methodist Historical Society
Claflin
Daniel Dorchester
Joseph Cummings
Wesleyan University
J. H. Tweety
Jacob Sleeper
Pliny Nickerson
W. R. Clark
B. K. Pierce
Zion's Herald
Dorchester
Preservation of Library and Historical Collection at Methodist Church
The passage describes establishing and maintaining a library with books pamphlets and manuscripts and a reading room to preserve history and interest of the Methodist Episcopal Church and its relics of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Cau
Iron Works Shut Down By Strike Delays Restart
Jefferson Iron Works near Steubenville faces extended idleness as muck rollers demand 72.4 cents per ton, halting reductions and causing the plant to suspend operations for weeks. Meanwhile Chicago Wheat market notes report May at 1.10 and June at 1.091, with over 4 million bushels on hand and steady shipments from this market aimed at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Works
Cincinnati Gazette
Steubenville
Jefferson Iron Works
Chicago
Mitwackes
Jay
United States Ship Officers Visit Blarney Stone
The Constellation‘s officers visited Killarney lakes and kissed the Blarney Stone, performing the customary ceremony and reported as doing well. E Lehman of Memphis makes an assignment with liabilities of 20000 and assets around 30000, with creditors from New York and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Constellation
Killarney
E. Lehman
Memphis
New York
Cincinnati
Bricklayers Strike Shuts Down St Louis Work
Report from St Louis on May 3 notes members of the Bricklayers Union walked out over wages. Strikers demand an increase from current pay and threaten continued stoppage until terms are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Loui
Bricklayers’ Union
Death of Eberhardt Anheuser St Louis brewing leader
Eberhardt Anheuser president of the Anheuser Burch Brewing Company and one of the city’s oldest and wealthiest brewers died last night at age seventy five in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt
Death of Dr Samuel Chopin in New Orleans
Dr Samuel Chopin a distinguished surgeon died of pneumonia after three days illness in New Orleans on May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Chopin
New Orleans
Notable Deaths in Maryland Communities on May 3
Robert Brattan of Newbern dies at 63. Dr William Mason of Nashville, owner of Mason House, dies after fifty years in the county. Rev Wm Blake of Greencastle dies suddenly at 62 after garden work. funeral Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Nashville
William Mason
Mason
Cincinnati
Gazette
Greencastle
Wm. Blake
North
Christian Rogers Dies Suddenly in Paris Ky
Christian Rogers brother of Mrs. Capt. James M. Thomas of Paris Kentucky dropped dead just after dinner today from apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rogers
Secial
Cincinnati Gatte
Paris
James M. Thomas
Obituary: Longtime Findlay Resident Uncle John Mitchell Dies
One of the county’s most prominent citizens, known as Uncle John Mitchell, died in McComb this morning at age seventy three. He was a familiar figure in local affairs and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Findlay
Our County
John" Mitchell
McComb
Funeral of Gen Sam P Heintzelman at 9 today
The funeral of Gen. Sam P Heintzelman was held at 9 this morning in Washington. His body was escorted by a battalion of the 2d Artillery to the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Depot. An officer a non commissioned officer and three privates accompanied the body to Buffalo for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam. P. Heintzelman
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad
2D Artillery
Buffalo
General Conference opens of African M. E. Church in St Louis
The seventeenth quadrennial session of the African M. E. Church opens at St Pauls Church in St. Louis with Bishop D A Payne of Ohio presiding and Rev B W Arnett of Columbus serving as secretary. The conference represents 34 districts across 20 states with about 350000 communicants and 250 ministers. It will discuss enlarging the House of Bishops, creating an Archbishop role, bishop salaries, and missionary work among emigrants. about 200 delegates are present or expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Paul's Church
D.A. Payne
Ohio
B. W. Arnett
Columbus
J. H. A. Johnson
Baltimore
C. Asbury
Alleghany
B. B. Goinsg
Raleigh
N. C
House of Bishops
Creatin
Memphis Seeks Immunity From Yellow Fever Through Sewer Works
McEannis reports progress on Memphis sewer construction with about fifteen miles laid and most business districts connected despite weather delays. The project aims to sustain health gains, as mortality tables place Memphis seventh in health among 46 cities over 30 000.
Conductor J W White Found Dead in Menominee River
The body of Conductor J W White of Freeport Illinois, missing since April 14, was found this morning in the Menominee River. The corpse is badly decomposed and the circumstances of the death are under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwarker
J. W. White
Freeport
Menominee River
Nashville Railroad Case Update in Tennessee Bondholder Fight
In Nashville on May 3 the Stevens et al. versus Tennessee Railroad case proceeds with Gen Hermes arguing. Charles OConor of New York arrived to deliver the final speech next week on behalf of the bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Stevens Et al
The
Tennessee Railroad
Hermes
Charles O’conor
Ofew York
Dr Aborn's System of Medicated Inhalation Ad
Dr Aborn offers local and constitutional treatment for catarrh bronchial and lung conditions after other methods fail. Free consultation at 215 W Fourth St Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fourth St
Cincinnati
D. Free
Ipaape
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Treasury
Congress
Sub-Treasury
Manine
Ohn
Washington Notes
Franklin
State Mutual Aid Association
Afghanistan
Casus
Cabul
Aubany
Trade and Industry
Ement
Newbern
Robert Brattan
County
John Mitchell
Gen. Heintzelman
A. M. E. General Conference
Memphis Sewers
Nashville Railroad
Dr. Aborn
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