Washington era of peace and Mississippi crisis letters
Special dispatch from Washington details a dramatic exchange between Mrs. Chisholm and Mississippi Governor J M Stone over protection amid mob violence in Kemper County. The letters urge armed guard action to shield Judge Chisholm, his daughter and wife, and seek safe transport for the wounded. Governor Stone refuses to authorize a militia march and promises a rapid return. Capt Shaughnessy is noted as a state official involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. Shaughugeny
Jackson
Mississippi
M. Shaughnessy
Kemper
J. W. Stone
Capt. Shaughnessy
Diplomatic Sale of Austrian Minister's Effects Draws Washington Wealth
Washington May 9 The Austrian Ministers sale of imported furniture paintings and artworks drew a crowded audience led by Lady Thornton with diplomats from many nations in attendance. The auction produced sharp competition and high prices for luxury items, reflecting a town culture that prizes objects linked to foreign power figures.
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Washington
John W. Forney
Legations
Thornton
Diplomatic Corps
Gov. Shepherd
Austria
District of Columbia
Custom House
Count Hoyos
Auction Sale Fascination Attracts Connoisseurs
Neighbors attended a notable sale praised for concept and execution while second-hand stores stock up from the Austrian Minister’s goods. The crowd noticed cabalistic initials AR8 on items, misread as Austrian but said to read Governor Shepherd, his mark.
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Shepherd
Internal Revenue Office Transactions Under Scrutiny
Secretary Sherman’s pressure on whisky thieves has uncovered internal dealings with convicted whisky men in St Louis. Compromise offers ranged from 12 000 to 25 000 on various judgments, with total settlements varying as high as 15 000 in one case and 10 000 in another. Officials’ responsibility will be investigated as new details emerge, promising very interesting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washixeton
Sherman
The
Treasury
St. Louis
Ulrich
Raum
Bevis & Frazer
Teasher
Internal Revenue
How the Chicago Whisky Men Squeal to Bristow Tune
Washington May 10 The Chicago whisky ring denounces Secretary Sherman and President Hayes accusing officials of protecting Ohio interests. They claim the Northwest crackdown is political diversion to focus Radicals from the South and gain support among whisky interests, signaling old Treasury Department habits returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Sherman
Hayes
Ohio
Northwest
Treasury Department
A Convicted Distiller's Malice
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports charges against Collector Merriam of the Springfield Illinois District. An anonymous accuser named L Brown had sent letters. investigators later traced the sender to Westerman, a distiller indicted and convicted at Merriam’s instance under an assumed name.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Treasury Department
Merriam
Springfield
Lima
Belmore
United States Court at Charleston to preside at session
Chief Justice Waite heads from Washington to preside in Charleston, S C. The session will feature the Ellenton rioters trial, a case with 130 defendants drawing attention.
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Washington
Waite
End
D. C
United States Court
Ellenton
Sherman Orders Reducing Army to Twenty Five Thousand
An order issued by Gen. Sherman directs the army reduction to 25,000 men as prescribed by the Secretary of War. The President appoints a Naval Academy Board of Visitors for the June examination: Commodore R. H Niman Captain S. R. Franklin Pay Director George F. Cutler Brig Gen Wm H Emory Gen R P Buckland Hon Caleb A Curtis Prof W G Hammond Bishop Wm J Kip Prof S F Quimby Hon L C Houk Hon James A Leonard.
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Sherman
Secretary of War
Naval Academy
R. H Niman
S. R. Franklin
George F. Cutler
Wm. H. Emory
R. P. Buckland
Ohio
Caleb A. Curtis
Massachusetts
W. G. Hammond
Iowa
Wm. J. Kip
California
8. F. Quimby
New York
L. C. Houk
Tennessee
James A. Leonard
Minnesota
A Fine Night's Sport for a Doctor at Guilford Indiana
Four tramps were seen about Guilford Indiana arousing citizen suspicions. Doctor Vincent armed with a shotgun chased three away and wounded the fourth who was jailed in Lawrenceburg County Jail.
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Guilford
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Vincent
Clem Robinson
Southern Excursionists Arrive at White Sulphur Springs
The Central Dispatch excursion party now numbered 150 arrived safely at White Sulphur Springs Virginia at 6 o clock on a special train led by Gen. Wickham of the C and O. A Richmond deputation greeted them as 40 more arrived from Richmond. Hearty welcomes were delivered by H. Pulliam and Maj. Elder. Capt Holloway and Henry Urner replied. The party will proceed to Richmond tomorrow night and stay until Monday morning.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. VA
Central Dispatch
Gen. Wickham
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
Richmond
H. Pulliam
T. J. Elder
Staunton
Capt. Holloway
Henry C. Urner
Cincinnati
Richmor
South Carolina Senate Considers Chief Justice Election
The South Carolina State Senate voted to go into election for Chief Justice on Tuesday the 15th with House concurrence. The Senate also passed a resolution asking the Governor to seek presidential clemency for prisoners held on riot and murder charges from the recent political clash.
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Coumain
D. C
State Senate
House
Senate
United States
Roumania Faces Danube War Front as Turco-Russian Clash Expands
From Budapest to Constantinople reports sketch a widening Danube conflict. Russian officers pour through Budesti while 60,000 troops pass daily toward Gilirgevo. Turkish forces defend Shumla and Oltenitza amid bombardments. Roumanian arrests and gunboat actions rise as talks falter in Bucharest and London. The Sultan signs a decree deposing the Roumanian prince.
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Budanest
Gilirgevo
Budesti
Rutscuuk
Shumla
Galatz
Danube
Galaty
Gher Eey
Sea of Azov
London
Berlin
Charles
Roumania
Caucasus
Vienna
Bucharest
Prince of
Oltenitza
Paris
Russians retreat near Kars and Ardahan in Asia
May reports state Russian forces fall back toward the frontier around Kars and Ardahan as Mukhtar Pasha positions near Bardez. Dispatches note the Russian center awaiting near Kars with wings advancing from Bayazid and Ardahan while forage shortages hinder progress. An Odessa telegram mentions rebels in southern Russia and an inability to force the Soghoule Pass, with reinforcements awaited.
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Asia
Constantinople
Kars
Ardahan
London
Reuter
Erzeroum
Van
Mukhtar Pasha
Bardez
Here
Bayazid
Vienna
Russia
Odessa
Soghoule Pass
The Russian Loan and Bank of England Reserves
The Times notes a Russian Government loan from Paris and Berlin bankers to secure coupon payments on the Russian debt with an advance around 15 million dollars and a possible additional 7.5 million. Syndicate terms include 8 percent plus 4 percent commission, with Russian bonds of 1875 held as 5 percent security and a call at 70. Bank of England bullion fell by 176,000 pounds last week, with reserve coverage at 39 percent. Paris reports Ascension Day closure of the Bourse.
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London
the Times
Paris
Berlin
Bank of England
The Capture of a Greek Pirate
A vessel leaving the Piraeus was pursued and captured by authorities in Athens. Twenty one armed crew members were found aboard. The vessel was brought back for investigation. A Times dispatch adds that the Greek ironclad Olga captured a vessel with pirates and Asia Minor criminals aboard.
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Athens
Piraeus
London
the Times
Olga
Asia Minor
Polish Legion Formed as Polish Leaders Rally Abroad
London reports a Vienna Berlin dispatch that Polish agitators met at Lemberg on May 4 to organize a Polish legion. Count Platen to publish a proclamation and recruit stations are planned across Poland. Six thousand men reportedly left for Turkey, with Raczinski named to Constantinople.
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London
Standard
Berlin
Vienna
Lemberg
Count Platen
Austria
Manchester
the Guardian
Turkey
Raczinski
Constantinople
Caucasus
Tiflis
Vladi Kayakas
Russia
Cautae
Montenegrin War Delays Attributed to Typhus Scurvy
May 10 Guardian dispatches from Ragusa report Turkish assault delays due to severe supply shortages and widespread disease. Three thousand troops in Mostar are ill, and epidemics in Scutari also hinder operations, as Bosnian and Herzegovinian Mohammedans aged fifteen to sixty resist militia mobilization.
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Manchester
The
Guardian
Ragusadisteh
Mostar
Scutari
Turkey's Terms for Peace Reported in London
A Russian Telegraph Agency dispatch cites Russian papers that Safvet Pasha has offered Bulgaria autonomy and pledged to cede a portion of Armenia to Russia, signaling possible concessions in the peace terms.
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Turkey
London
Russian Telegraphic Agency
Safvet Pasha
Bulgaria
Russia
Armenia
Rumors in London Probe Neutrality Shifts
In London, rumors circulate about powers abandoning neutrality. The discourse weighs implications for alliances and possible shifts in wartime posture as observers question future steps and diplomatic stance.
Servian Peace Assured by Milan and Ministers
Prince Milan and ministers assure Count Andrassy that Servia will not disturb the peace. The Austrian gazette cites a St. Petersburg letter noting a lack of warlike enthusiasm there. Three hundred English soldiers head to Canada to bolster the 6th and 27th regiments. A Berlin correspondent reports debate over neutralizing the Engine amid power opinions.
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Milan
Count Andrassy
Servia
St. Petersburg
England
Canada
Berlin
Russian Jealousy of England Mobilizes Baltic Guard
A St Petersburgee dispatch notes Russia plans mobilization of the Guards to protect the Baltic region, driven by rising jealousy toward England. The report reflects strategic tension and preparation amid mounting European friction.
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Lospon
Thirteen Men Drowned After Schooner Capsize
The Cod Seeker, sailing from Halifax to Barrington, capsized off Cape Sable Wednesday night. The captain and two crewmen escaped in a dory to Barrington, while thirteen sailors perished.
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Hallifax
Halifax
Barrington
Cape Sable
Suit for a Receiver The L M B Rivalry Raised Again
In Indianapolis on May 10 the United States Circuit Court heard a receiver petition for the Western Division of the L M B railroad. Depositions were read as plaintiffs seek a Western Division receiver to operate independently, while bondholders who own the T W W are linked to a broader Wabash-rail plan. The case hinges on splitting a rail line, with implications for the Eastern division and investor interests. Also noted are the State University Bloomington annual report showing 325 attendees across departments and the ongoing Red Ribbon movement with a large Christian Church pledge event. Elder Black’s church status remains under church consideration with expulsion unresolved. Hon. John D. Howland and wife depart for California for two months.
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Indianapolis
Western
L., M. & B. Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
Gresham
Harry Crawford
Chicago
McDonald
Coffroth
Stewart
Lafayette
Messrs
Harrison
Hines
Miller
Ranney
Cleveland
Hutf
Wabash Road
Muncie
The
State University At
Bloomington
Conten
Law
Masonic Hall
Central Christian Church
Elder Black
Secrist
Black
John D. Howland
California
Falling Wall in Alleghany Crushes Worker at Excelsior Yard
A six story brick building housing the Excelsior Cotton Works of Hamilton Lemmon Arnold & Co. collapsed at noon in Pittsburg. Most occupants escaped. contractor Eugene McGeary was buried in the ruins and his body had not been recovered by midnight due to unstable walls.
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Pittsburg
Alleghany
Excelsior Cotton Works
Hamilton, Lemmon, Arnold & Co
Eugene McGeary
The Murphy Movement Expands in Kenton and Nearby Towns
May 10 reports from Kenton Logan County and Lima show growing support for the Murphy temperance movement. Reformed drinkers join, lodge pledges rise, and speakers tour district schools as meetings draw large crowds and rising signer counts.
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Kenton
Potter
Kesley
Pittsburg
Logan County
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Striking coopers clash with police at oil shops
In Cleveland between six and seven this morning about six hundred strikers and two hundred of their women confronted the police at Stangard Oil Company copper shops to block workers. Police dispersed the mob by force, several strikers left severely injured. Company officials deem this the last attempt to prevent men from working and expect many to return after this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Stangard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Caledonia Stave Factory Destroyed by Fire
Belmore Ohio May 10 The Caledonia Stave Factory at Belmore was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Loss about 30000 with insurance around 11000. Fire began in the roof of the engine room. Large number of men thrown out of employment.
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Lina
Caledonia Stave
Belmore
Ohio
Corner Stone Laying for Confederate Monument in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 10 the cornerstone was laid for a Confederate dead monument. The ceremony followed Masonic rites and included a detachment of United States troops marching with a band leading the procession.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
British Interests The Great Debate in the House of Commons
The London correspondence reports a divided cabinet over foreign policy with four ministers ultimately resisting a warlike stance. The Beaconsfield faction pressed for a strong line toward the Turks while Gladstone urged neutrality and restraint. The cabinet’s unity was provisional, leaving open the possibility of intervention if needed.
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Bosphorus
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Stafford Northcote
Lord Carnarvon
Cross
Dakota Sinks After Ashore Stranding Near Isle of Anglesey
The steamer Dakota, 3500 tons and valued at $750,000, ran aground on Point Limas near Anglesey while en route from Liverpool to New York. All 300 passengers and crew were saved by rocket-assisted landing, with most baggage recovered. The ship and cargo are expected total losses. insurance reported.
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Point Limas
Abbotsford
James Price, Jr
Liverpool
Dakota
Wisconsin
Louoon
Coast Guard
Bull Bay
London
Warlike Preparations Move Ahead in Britain
London reports a military build up as an army service corps medical inspection signals readiness for special service. Horses are inspected and regiments ordered to train their transport like autumn maneuvers. Vice Admiral Dowell is named second in command of the Channel squadron amid busy dockyards.
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London
Army Service Corps
War Office
William M. Dowell
Channel Squadron
Mismanaged funds threaten New York University closure
Fears grow that New York University may have to close due to fund mismanagement. The Times reports the Loring Andrews gift of 100000 and two 25000 funds were invested in New Jersey, risking total loss. Net income loss of 12000 yearly reduces funds to 23000 or 17000 short for expenses. Chancellor Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby favors discontinuance unless patrons rally quickly.
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New York
New Yorks University
the Times
Loring Andrews
New Jersey Centraltors
Howard Crosby
Dodge resigns Union League Club membership over liquor sales
The Times reports Hon. Wm. E. Dodge will resign from the Union League Club this evening amid ongoing sale of intoxicating drinks at the club. Dodge, longtime president of the National Temperance Society and a key Union League member since its founding, leaves a significant temperance leadership position. The same issue notes a separate inquiry into Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance of Albany, with liabilities at 1,155,855 and assets at 1,143,168, indicating a policyholders deficit of 110,385.
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Wm. E. Dodge
The
Union League Club
New York
the Times
Another Life Insurance
Humbug
State Life Insurance Department
Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Albany
Secretary Sherman and the Syndicate
New York May 10 The Evening Post editorial says the treasury bond contract with the Syndicate expires June 30 and an extension is sought. It notes the syndicate has taken 150 million of 4 1 2 percent bonds and Sherman favors issuing only 50 million more, arguing no more debt should be refinanced into higher interest bonds.
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Sherman
New York
the Evening Post
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Woodin Committee Finds Tweed Testimony Groundless
The New York Senate committee report says Tweed offered no evidence to support charges against Senator Woodin. The panel, unanimously adopted, cites Tweed's refusal to answer as not establishing the charges and declares them utterly baseless.
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New York
Senate
Woodin
Wm. M. Tweed
Tweed
Questone
City of Brussels Shaft Damage Report
In Liverpool on May 10 the Inman brothers report the steamer City of Brussels may have broken her shaft and, under current winds, may not arrive for a week or ten days or be spoken of at all. Re-insurances are set at fifteen guineas per cent. London on May 11 notes reinsurance at forty guineas per cent.
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LiverPool
Great Debate in Commons on Egypt and Turkey War Risks
In the House of Commons Mr Sullivan withdrew a Tuesday notice, while discussions on Egypt and the Turkish question continued. The Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs said no naval steps toward the Danube or the Black Sea were planned, and England pressed for more time for blockaded ships. Mr Courtney urged dismembering Turkey with Russia, provoking Liberal cheers and Conservative disagreement. Mr Forster criticized Lord Derby’s reply to Prince Gortchakoff as dangerous and questioned whether Europe’s concert was real, urging readiness to act if needed to protect British interests.
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London
House of Commons
Sullivan
Home Secretary
Inaoe
Egypt
Foreign Department
Jenkins
Danube
Wait
England
Porte
Pat
Courtney
Turkey
Armas
Russia
Forster
Mr. Forster
Earl of Derby
Prince Gortchakoff
Paris
Constantinople
Chaplin
Bulgaria
Case of a Life Insurance President
New York May 10 Benj Noyes, charged with conspiracy in connection with the New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company, failed to answer at Newark. His counsel requested a postponement due to fear of arrest on other charges before bail. The judge held the request contempt, refused postponement, and declared bail forfeited.
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New York
Benj Noyes
New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Noyes
Hea
Angen
Sponsere
Dog show crowds grow as event extended to tomorrow
New York May 10 The dog show at Gilmore's Garden draws vast crowds and managers extend the event to tomorrow night due to its success. A St Bernard has fallen from favor after biting a boy and a man amid constant patting and stroking by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gilmore's Garden
St. Bernard
The Stock Exchange Swindlers
The District Attorney entered a nolle prosequi in the case against Cornelius F. Timpson of Timpson and Gellespie, Edward F. Brown, and George W. Stow for circulating false news claiming the Delaware Hudson Canal Company had applied for a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange Swindlers
New York
Nolle
Cornelius F. Timpson
Timpson
Wall Street officials report failure of two exchange leaders
On May 10 on Wall Street, R. W. Whitney chairman of the Stock Committee of the American Mining Exchange and L. W. Badger second vice president of the exchange were reported to have failed. Liabilities are unknown.
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Wall Street
New York
R. W. Whitney
American Mining Exchange
L W. Badger
Exchange
Restoration of the White League Celebrated in New Orleans
May 10 in New Orleans marked Thanksgiving with church services and a military parade responding to Gov Nicholls proclamation. Seven Alabama Infantry companies led by the 13th Infantry paraded with U S troops and marines as an escort to visiting Mobile troops amid illuminated buildings and a St Patrick hall reception. Ex Governor Packard dispatched a note to Senator Blaine praising the overthrow of the state government and noting potential nonintervention by U S authorities while the Custom House and Postoffice closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Nicholls
1St Alabama Infantry
Mobile
13Th Infantry
United States Infantry
St Charles
City
St. Patrick’s Hall
Packard
Blaine
United States
White League
Alabama
Louisiana
Custom House
S$. B. Packard
Death of a Well Known Minister in Pambridge City
Benjamin Fulghum a minister of forty years with the Society of Friends died this morning in Pambridge City Idaho. He was seventy and highly esteemed. Burial will be at Earlham Cemetery near Richmond next Sabbath. He was widely known in the Western States for his denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Pambridge City
Benjamin Fulghum
Society of Friends
Earlham Cemetery
Richmond
Man Burned Child in Vicious Wrath in Cleveland
James Warnicke visited a Bohemian woman's Elm Street home in Cleveland on Wednesday last and set a hot stove to burn the three year old girl left alone, intending petty spite against the mother. Warnicke was arrested. he is a married man with a family.
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Cleveland, O
James Warnicke
Elm Street
Warnicke
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Cincinnati Gazelle
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States Court At
Charleston
S. C
Cincinnati Gollette
Virginia
Glasgow
Louisville
Tom Reynolds
Mac Reynolds
South Carolina Affairs
the Danube
Roumanian Affairs
Polish Legion
Murphy Movement
Lewistown
T. H. Clow
John A. Coulter
K. Elder
Wm. McCullock
Muntsville
Huntsville
Murphy
Sidney
Chattanooga, Tenn
House of
India
Mediterranean
Ohase
Robert Peel
Poland
Welch
NEW York University
Pbobtrinate Gazette
Brussels
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