Old New York Tycoons and the Astor Real Estate Legend
The interview with ex-millionaire Uncle Dan'l recounts Bowery and Astor history, Henry Astor and John Jacob, property booms, and changing fortunes. It covers Commodore Vanderbilt, Gould, Fisk, and the Erie affair, plus Crane-like speculation, railroads, and the drift of fortunes from 19th century landmarks to modern wealth.
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Bull’ Head
Bowery Theatre
Henry Axtor
John Jacob
John
Astor
Dan’l
Ifis
Dan'l
Henry Astor
Bowery
Drew
Ebeneezer
Westchester
Thea Thei Seis
Poe Fisk
Fink
Erie
Treas Josten
Sumey
New York
Spontinen
Hasta
Fisk
Jersey City
Fisk Andald
Mellenry
Delmonico’s
Eric
Central
Hudson River
Harlem
the Central
Fourth Avenue Street
Carling
Hippodrome
Gould
John Jacob Astor
Early Partnership and Finances of Henry Astor and Vanderbilt Era
The note outlines a formative business tie between Henry Astor and his early associates including Vanderbilt and Fick. It details estimates of partnerships, Gowld concerns, and speculative ventures, alongside a review of Astor’s financial position and capital commitments during the period.
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Henry Astor
Vanderbilt, Fick, Gowld
The Silver Question debated in the House
A New York Herald report outlines the silver coin bill with claims that unemployed silver in the Treasury, totaling about fourteen million dollars plus bullion, could replace costly fractional currency. It argues silver would reduce replacement costs, endure longer circulation, and protect against greenback depreciation while noting current low silver prices favor substitution.
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New York Herald
House
Pacific
Secince
Wvants
San Francisco
Congress
London
Pias
Bank of France
Mis Aiken Anna Ckinson’s Stage Debut Predicted
Fragmentary text discusses Anna Ckinson and a debut in a New York setting. It mentions an author heroine, dual characters, and potential rise to fame. The piece hints at balancing public demand with personal artistic direction, noting stage tradition and dramatic constraints.
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Enson
Poe
Ania
Impeachment News and Currency Debate Highlight Senate Session
Special dispatch reports on Collins, a Fort Laramie post trader, testifying before the Expenditures committee. The article notes no corruption found and that testimony adds to prior volumes. It covers a proposed compromise currency bill and the House’s impeachment articles and pending Senate action.
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War Department
John
Collins
Fort Laramie
Grant
Galena
Laramie
Kentucky
Wittess
Diaz in Complete Possession The Lords in Matamoras
Turbulent day near Matamoras details shifting control as Diaz forces clash with rebels. General Toledo vacates Matamoras, Diaz and Labarra engage, Parrott captured, Casa Mata remains contested, and broader shifts threaten troops and ferries amid reports of casualties and strategic maneuvers.
Funeral of Jas I Hays Draws Largest Toll in County
Special Dispatch describes the funeral of the late Jas I Hays held this forenoon. The cortege was one of the largest ever seen in the county as nearly all his miners followed to Alleshies Cemetery. A Treasury Department circular notes cutting off all men at the Custom-house, bringing darkness and chill to the district. Another trim for the Democratic House is mentioned.
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Cincinnati Times
PittspoRe
Jas
Hays
Alleshies
Tre -Geury
Tnen
Bainbridge Methodist Church Destroyed by Fire
Dispatch from Cincinnati dated April 3 reports Bainbridge Methodist Church burned early yesterday morning. Fire and adjacent structures damaged but church, a four year old edifice valued about $14,000, was completely destroyed with no insurance.
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Chieinnati
Cumahorne
Bainbridge
Chilli
Evianty
Quorum Missing in Both Houses Amid Speaker Illness
Period dispatch notes no quorum in either house today and routine business not transacted. Speaker Grosvenor is ill and threatened with pneumonia, raising concern for continued leadership as the assembly adjourns.
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Grosvenor HL
Cincinaat
Grosvenor
Special Dispatch from Cincinnati on River and Weather
Special dispatch notes the Cincinnati Times report from April 3 about the river at Pirseena at 2 feet 2 inches and falling as weather conditions show improvement.
Steamer A J White Reports Large Crevasse at Davis Landing
April 3 report from A J White steamer officers describes a big crevasse at Davis Landing Saturday night. Submerged debris and vessels were noted as the water rose, with lower White River flooding and riverside properties at risk.
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A. J. White
Davis
Hisis
White River
Abyssinia and Egypt seek peace amid border tensions
The King of Abyssinia sent envoys to Egypt seeking peace but then pressed for harsh terms. A proposed neutral region to prevent future clashes was suggested. Prince Tigre reportedly returned near Adowa amid talks on placing a new ruler on Abyssinia's throne under guarantees. London notes discuss discount rates, Bank of England bullion, and a Liverpool merchant failure. Betting odds shift on the Inter-University Boat Race and London stocks edge up.
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Abyssinia
Egypt
Peter
Ptians
Tigre
London
Stock Exchange
Bank QE
England
Bank of England
Alexander Puranty. & ‘Co
Liverpool
Sale of linked interest forms new Evening Express paper
The Evening Express reports the sale of linked interest to form a first class independent democratic newspaper. Hon. Beasties Brooks becomes president of the new company and retains control of the editorial department. Ames J. Cummings joins the editorial staff, linking to prior Tyr and Sten connections.
Libel suit and parasitic outbreak hit Indiana city
Special dispatch reports Morgan County clerk sued the Sentinel for 100000 over fire destruction records. Thirteen people in Indianapolis Cumberland area suffer trichina from diseased pork with one death. An exhumation order may reveal brain involvement. Frank B. Ainsworth, superintendent of the House of Refuge, is succeeded by James Brien amid crookedness rumors.
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Trichinne
House of Refuge
Incinnati Times
Indeanapolii
Morgan County
Sentine
Cumberland
Frank
Ainsworth
James
Brien
Election Results From The Fourteenth Ward Report
Special dispatch notes that the election has passed and initial reporting shows the average vote count being tallied. Officials prepare final tallies as communities await official results.
Election Proceeding Quietly A Big Day
The report notes a calm election day with polls closing and little detail on results. Voters in Jikatrens, April 3, head to the polls amid dreary weather as three mayoral hopefuls, Democrat, Republican, and Independent, contend in a close race influenced by local conditions.
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Jikatrens
Foner
Lickels Care
Greenback
Adjourning Parliament and Budget Talk in Commons
In the House of Commons Disraeli said Parliament would adjourn for Easter from April 10 to 21. The Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke on the budget noting a revenue surplus for 1875 of 3,550,000. Lieutenant Cameron received an address in Liverpool and was hosted at luncheon. The liabilities of Alexander Dassady & Co. were listed at 2,000,000 dollars.
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House of Commons
Disraeli
Cameron
Heavy Paw
Alexander Dassady & Co
Railroad decision postpones McKee case argument
In St Louis on April 3 the United States Circuit Court ordered separation of the Atlantic and Pacific and Missouri Railroads. Appointed for the Missouri Pacific were John eo and John LSns. for the Atlantic and Pacific T Buckley of New York and D H Armstrong of St Louis. The Mann whisky-frauds case was continued to the September term. The motion for a new trial in the McKee case will be heard this afternoon.
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St. Louis
United States Circuit Court
Atlantic and Pacific
Missouri
John Eo
John Lsns
Missouri Paci N
T. T. Buckley
New York
D. H. Armstrong
Atlantic
Paecific
Colonel Mann
Internal Revenue
Ilinois
McKee
Indictment Snares U S Congressman in Whisky Frauds
Chicago April 3 The grand jury in the United States Court found an indictment against Hon J D Ward member of the Forty third Congress from the Third Wingi District and later United States District Attorney Qtere for complicity in revenue frauds District Attorney Judge Bang is outlining the indictment which will be returned today or tomorrow It is understood Pohlman and Rash will not press their motion for a new trial
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Europe
First National Bank
la Crosse
van. Moltke
Newman
Cave
Egypt
Morton
Hagie
Panama
San Francisco
New York
General Rice
Belknap
Keokuk
Texas
New Mexico
Kenperor
Seria
Ae Air
Piediaen
Mayer
Fis
Ate
Danforth
Busiaéw
Ca Heen
Mae
Barlow
Stewart
United States District
St. le Louis
Dyer
Hantbort
Washi
Wand
Wiles
Prem Green
Chicago
United States Court
J. DD. Ward
Coveress
Third Wingis “District
United States
Qtere
Bang
Day Ory
Pohlman
Rash
Chinese firms urge police aid to curb potential riot
Six Chinese companies in San Francisco on Saturday night sent a letter to the Chief of Police protesting current agitation that they fear could incite a bloody riot. They offer to help obtain changes to the Burling grime treaty and seek protection under their treaty rights.
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Elis
Military Affairs Committee shifts funds between departments
The House Committee on Military Affairs unanimously adopted a plan this morning to transfer money from the Interior Department to the Department for military or related needs.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Interior Department
Department
River shipping news from April dispatches
Special dispatch from Cincinnati Times reports the Monongahela River traffic with seven feet three inches draft from Trenton. Carr ie Brookawal travels upriver while Muskingum water levels show rising signals. Coal shipments total 132000 bushels. vessels Resolute and Dauntless depart for St. Louis and Mercer repairs update. Wharf damage noted. Belle Vernon repairs underway. Weather cloudy. Oil City river four feet rising. Brownsville river falling.
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Cincinnati Times
Monongehela
Trenton
Carrie Brookawil
Aisville
St. Louis A
Fragmented Remark on a Wealthy Gentleman Provokes Comment
Disjointed lines hint at a quarrel or insult directed at a gentleman in service to affluent people. The garbled excerpt mentions a remark, a brick, and potential harm, with a sense of immediacy and social tension among rich patrons.
Quarrel over minister’s preaching shocks parishioners
A sharp exchange at a church gathering concerns an elderly Scot woman famed for her standing quarrels with the minister. The minister expressed surprise that she attended his sermon while noting the ongoing feuds with the men in the congregation.
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Sao
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PE Foundry
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