Pacific Railway Contractors in the Diamond Business
Lexpos reports that diamond merchants have received letters from public journals noting Americans have bought rough ends from them. Also mentions a marriage rumor of Arthur Sullivan to Cornelius Danka and a London report that Stanley received a gold snuff-box from Queen Victoria with a letter of thanks for discovering Livingstone.
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Lexpos
Pacific Railway
Arthur Sullivar
Arthur Sullivan
Cornelius Danka
New York
Stanley
London
En Victoria
Quaecen
Livingstone
Emperors Meeting Promised in Potsdam Visit
Beaux August 31 report notes the Emperor of Russia arrives Thursday afternoon, greeted by Prince Gorschakoff who resumes duties Tuesday. The imperial guest will stay five days with a grand entertainment set for the Potsdam palace on September 7, with emperors of Germany Russia and Austria attending alongside other German princes. The courier will depart Berlin on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaux
Russia
Gorschakoff
William
Berlin Ly
Napoleon III on the Prussia Situation Draws London Times
In New York on August 31 readers see the London Times critique Emperor Napoleon III amid the Prussia situation. The dispatch notes the paper’s sharp, perhaps severe, assessment of his stance and policy reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
New York
Napoleon
London Times
Napo III
Fragmentary 1864 report hints at a senator's fall from grace
A damaged August 31 1864 file from Milwaukee recounts a senatorial figure facing exposure over pecuniary reward and alleged manipulation of permits. It notes a Washington telegram stating resignation on November 16 1664 and asserts the political world might learn of the scandal, threatening the subject’s honor as a senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauker
Zee Om
Washington
San Francisco Depositions Reported by Diamond Company
The dispatch describes deposits connected to the Francisco and York Diamond Company and the Atlantic and Railroad with a sum of 16 028 300 dollars. Captain Ekerly recently returned with a quart of gems and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Franciso
Ekery
Francisco and York Diamond Company
Deayrever Giocheting de
Atlantic and Railroad
San Francisco
Consul Appointment and Local News Mix in Early Reports
The president named Charlies M. Travis as United States Consul at Para Brazil. Funeral crowds honor Hall Ward. Local bank authorizations and township aid figures appear alongside scattered notes on Wilson Club activity in Upper Sandusky and Urbana. A Jersey City death by drowning and naval cannon salutes near Rockport are also mentioned amid erratic reference to Indian Territory letters and commissioners.
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Charlies M. Travis
United States
Para
Brazil
Hall Ward
Conker
C. F. Hendee & Co
Gral
Cediz
Cadis
Colored Men
Urbana
Wilson Club
Charles Schaeffer
Chicago
Jersey City
Vinton County National Bank of
McArthur
Ohio
Capital
First Nations Bank of
Green Spring
Oolts
T. Jackson
J. K. Green
Sycamore
Bufam Pantel Vincent
Dex
Beurre Clairgeau
Jac Foretle
Louisé Bonne
Pame
Ted
Stone Lear
Colett
Lockland Nursery
William
Kneeworth's Best
Clyde
Fulton
Bartlett's
Lange Seer
Deoel
Bite de Jersey
Heurre Gouball
Washington
Lucretine
Truitt
Bracevex
Greeleyite Opposition Builds to Straight Out Convention
Special Dispatch reports growing strength of the Straight Out movement among Kentucky Democrats. Party leaders in several districts warn against Greeley backing, with Blanton Duncan cited as influential against the Cincinnati bargain. Deligates begin arriving, while Ohio defections and local opposition in Auglaize and Butler counties signal broader tensions ahead of the convention.
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Times and Chronicle
Louisville
Greeley Democrats
Courier Journal
Blanton Duncan
Ater
Cincinnati
Auglaize County
Ohio
Greeley
Butler County
Duncan
Preemption Lands Pelstical Fire Scene Report
A chaotic blaze erupts amid distant calls of a heavy industry scene. Fire crews respond as crews battle flames near the Seafield area with reports of structured disruptions and urgent action from local associations commanding resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren and Nail
Unclear historic party convention and cattle disease note
Fragmentary report notes foot and mouth disease in cattle with thousands of cases across districts and mentions a Liberal delegation to a convention. It lists various named figures and parties, including John H. Foster, Whitelaw Reid, and others, amid disjointed political and industrial references.
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Amon
Seika Fed
Piesa Nat Hase
Oyra
Cause
John H. Foster
Whitelaw Reid
John Cochrane
Waldo Hutchins
Henry H. Barnum
Orlando L Christopher Man
J. Nevius Hageman
General V. Vanbrant
Benjamin Merritt
Daniel D. Conover
Silage
Oliver Charlick
Jobo Ae Kalley Atthewer
Genet
Bill Taprepeey
Numancia
Parker
Newee
Bev
Pesher
Pitsburg
Estore
Chicago August 31 Police Arrest Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate police Tyrrel of Chicago arrested an unnamed suspect at Winnetka on August 31, with unclear details due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Winetka
Ert
Fall session begins under M B Turrill and staff
A morning start to the fall session under supervisor M B Turrill Eeq with a full corps of teachers. The School Board met with President Lakeman presiding, addressing teacher assignments exams and contract issues including possible contract cancellation for Mr Gepe and notice to several teachers to report to duties. The sheriff's report on examiner results and advertising costs were discussed with payments ordered.
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Turrill
Eeq
Bas Ir Cake
Lakeman
Messrs. White
Gepe
Busines
Esienmeell
Ludlow Balance Gate Company files Auburn incorporation
Special Dispatch reports Cotvanes August 31 that Ludlow Improved Balance Gate Company of Auburn in George County with 25000 dollars capital filed its certificate. In Columbus citizens protest poh and Sapee Valley Railroads. Funeral for Capt J Overton Reamy set for Sunday at 3 PM. Michael Monet, county farmer, shot his wife mortally then killed himself. she severely wounded and not expected to survive. The couple had a troubled marriage. Monet was jailed on a peace warrant, released on bail, then attacked his wife.
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Times and Chronicle
Cotvanes
Ludlow Improved
Auburn
George County
Columbus
J. Overton Reamy
Michael Monet
Hia
Monex
Horticultural society notes and a large gourd
The Horticultural Society met with President Skaats in the chair and Secretary Keller asking about a disease on apple tree collars. The issue shows colored spots on bark and spreads down to roots. Jehu R. Green and W. J. Fee were elected members. Thomas Street presented a huge gourd weighing 36 pounds, four feet two inches in diameter and fourteen inches high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaats
Keller
Jehu RK. Green
Sycamore ‘Township
W. J. Fee
Thomas Street
Unclear urban scene with meteoric halo and cattle panic
Fragmentary report notes early morning frost on vegetation and a halo around the sun. It mentions cattle being driven through the city by boys, causing a panic among women and children. A city committee meeting reorganized with members listed and plans for a ta next Tuesday with a secretary to notify firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessaedas
Gias
Kendall
Conmretal
William Plan
Bline Campbell
Richard
Geo. F. Ellis
Rae
Death of Hendricks and the Water Works Company Card
Indiana article reports the death of Catherwood a former New Yorker and superintendent of Citizens Street Railway in Indianapolis from consumption. General G F McGinnis replies to a prior letter about Senator Hendricks and the Water Works Company, saying Hendricks offered him 2000 to rescind a fraud suit contract, and McGinnis will pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Catherwood
New Yok
Citizens’ Street Railway
G. F. McGinnis
Chronicle
Senator Hendricks
Water ‘Works Company
McGinnis
Hendricks
Will
Price of coal advances as markets shift
In August, the coal market resumes gains with prices moving higher. Meanwhile The Coming Singers Kellogg Rabenstein and Lucca departed for America today, signaling activity in entertainment and travel amid ongoing trade movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpor
Kellogg
Rabenstein
Lucca
America
Market Prices and Arrivals Reported in New Orleans
August 31 market notes show dull demand for hogs and pork with steady corn and mixed meat values. Arrivals include Moliie Moore and Atlantic barges. Chicago quotations list buttermilk prices and futures ebb. Live hogs trade firm to higher with 6,613 head on reins, sales mainly at 7.10 to 8.15 per hundredweight. cattle receipts moderate while butter and lard values vary by cut and season.
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Portland Bar
Tone Tomers
Cairo
Evansvile
J. E
Raokin
Loaleville
Charmer
Louisville
Leclaire
Harkes
Uker
Henn Benday
Anneet Saes
Pew
Sic
Augusta
Michigan
Ste
Orleans
Tempie of Honor Service At Templar's Corner
Fragmentary notice reports a Tempie of Honor service planned for this evening at Templar's corner Berry Avenue and Poedly Street. The unreadable text suggests a ceremonial event tied to a statewide observance and copper ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leahery
Templar's
Berry Avenue
Wrecks and Fire Hit Oswego Harbor in Calm Weather
Oswego New York August 31 A schooner named Terente was wrecked in the harbor but the crew were saved. The schooner Orion sailing from Cleveland to Pennsylvania Point Canada ran ashore at Presque Isle near Burchard's merchandise factory and burned. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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Oswreo
N. Y
Ag 'Terente
Orion
Cleveland
Pa Point
Canada
Presque Isle
Burchard
Morecco
Delegates to Soldiers Convention in Wueenxe West Virginia
An enthusiastic meeting of soldiers last evening accredited a man to the Pittsburg convention as delegate. The chosen candidate has performed well and the authorization is considered. A sizable number of supporters have accepted the nomination and pledge to back the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wueenxe
W. Va
Pittsburg
Wilcot Club Silent on Fine Sides Snots Wega
A fragmented OCR item mentions the Wilcot club and a lingering silence about fine sides. The text remains unreadable but places the club and a localized event in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oes Wilcot
Lee Club of Fine
Weather Report from Washingtor August 31
Weather summary notes winds veering to east with clear skies. Probable trend shows diminishing pressure moving from Missouri and Kansas toward Lower Michigan and upper Great Lakes region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Perior
Escort for Senator Cameron Heads to Pittsburg
In Washington D C a 31 year old escort accompanies Senator Cameron as the Go West Club of the city conducts him to the Soldiers Convention in Pittsburg ensuring security and ceremonial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cameron
Washuweton
D. C
Cameron
Go West’ Club
Soldiers’ Convention
Pittsburg
James A Stichberry to Speak in Dayton for Presidency
James A Stichberry of this city is invited to speak in Dayton in support of a presidential candidacy. He is expected to attend Friday evening and will be escorted to Dayton by the Germania Band and many friends from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Stichberry
Dayton
Germania Band
Apple abundance spans New England and New York
A wide tour notes a bumper apple crop across six New England states and New York, with prices around $1 per barrel for Golden Sweets and scarce buyers, while cider prospects look strong for fall. Canada’s timber trade remains vital to the U.S., and Chicago jail antics showcase bold, careless theft by youths, prompting calls for prison reform.
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Engis
Hudson
Troy
Poughkeepere
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
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Chreaters
Washioron
General Leggett
Patents
C. W. Denmista
Grantes
Baltimore
Germany
Ex-Gemater Reeollitic
Erdy Jonneon
Pacific and Atlantic Railway
Port Py Aealle
Paul Jones
Lawrence
Ville
Portscope
Caro
Pidteé
Ebris
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Freetwing
Dr. Hyde
Harris Pendleton
Stonington
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Thomaston
New London
Charles L. Burton
J. Wesley Smith
Albany
Pence
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Metis
Feneps
Ceasar
Go Pony
General Kilpatrick
Pirrserec
Kilpatrick
Vermont
Tecre
Lem
Isl
New York Mail
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Veckt
Dauntless
Ford
Indian Territory
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W Pada
Gresley
Supperea
CU Aminsville
St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church
G. W. D. Mortimer
Calvary Church
Clifton
Juung- Won
Taper Camels Club
Fifth Street
Ing Oy
Ted m. Tozzer
Mr. Toxzer
Witlosn
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Brandt
Masilton
England
Pittsvarg
Machine Oil
Horace A. White & Co
Maiden Lane
George P. Rowell Co
Park Row
Daytos
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L. P. Sroms
P.M
Oswego
Vaclian Ore Enon
Columbia
Robert Creighton
J. F. Follett
Tee Demnaerenie
Mr. Jones
Dev. J. Emery
Baptist Church
Weather Report
Groten
Domene
Adam
Econom
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Dreentaville
O'Clock
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Insu Com
Liverpool
Royal Aease Beune
Coan & CO
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Hudson's Ening
Fourth Street
Postoffice
Xzh
PRI
Pattern Bazaar
Peter
Howe
Picemeek
Erick
Sabi
Bela
Dart
Popwar Job Printing Establishment
Age
C. W. Starbuck & Co
Fancy
Bil Meade
Bille Leding
Checks
Corde
Daily Times and Chronicle
Bro’s
M. Maslin
Tad
Re. S. West Canal Street
Cincireati
Smitil’'S Illustrated Pattern Bazaar
Cate
York
American News Co
Trade BS
Staup
A. Burdette Smith
Smith's Pattern Bazaar
Broadway
Iscellan Bouse
Coaceman
Plasters Patel
Beneaih Eh van
Ie Clifton
Po'8 College
New York City
Cooper Institute
Investment Securith
Thase T
Jay Cooke
Hyenateny
Iy Eteaney
Atlantic & Great Western Raitie Cad
Boston
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Harrisburg
Philade R &E
Enom Teas
Coen
Soonton Inoue
Tal
Pei Ae Ghee
Nectyi
W. B
Genel
Little Miami Ri
Lightning Express
JAX Press
Columb Eus
Springfield
Loveland
Gente
Vine
Gano
Burnet House
O’eleck Onty
W. L. Obrien
Hamilton & Dayton
Nene
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