Nominations Jubilant as Tariff Bill Moves in Philadelphia
In Washington on June 7, Republicans praise Philadelphia nominations. Dawes reports a bill to carry out Tariff Act provisions. House acts on Speaker’s table amid thin quorum. Conference committees named for River and Harbor and Fortification among others. Senate amendment to River and Harbor Appropriation Bill sets Louisville Canal tolls at five cents per ton, down from fifty. Bon. Eggleston visit noted with Senator Sherman and Rep. Holman. Upon reports from Conference Committee, bill goes to the President for signature and immediate effect.
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Louisville
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Holman
Hearty Support of Wilson-Tone of the Preas
Special dispatch from Indianapolis notes strong backing for Wilson-Tone amid Washington signals Indiana will back Colum idiot. The piece extols a plain honest man with no whims or spite, praised as a solid choice for a united ticket and likely success in November.
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Preas
Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Washington
Indiana
Colum
Homicide at Cloverport Ky Rocked by Fatal Shooting
Special dispatch reports a homicide in Cloverport Kentucky where Charles was fatally shot by Caleb Hawkins after a dispute over a bill for goods sold on ninety days. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon and remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Times and Chronicle
New Aupasy, Inc
Cloverport
Charles
Caleb Hawkins
Waljere
Hawkins
Lords Debate Ends As Washington Article Settles Claims
In the House of Lords last night Sir Stafford Sehen American Minister sent a letter asserting the supplementary article settles the claim. The Earl of Derby praised the new stance and urged the debate end. Granville cautioned that indirect claims remain, to be resolved by the Washington supplemental article, as the session closes. The full band sailed in the City of Brussels.
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Earl Daly
Stafford Sehen
Biles
Washington
Earl of Derby
Granville
House
of Washington
Earl
Connecticut Calvecaresses Murder and Robbery case
Connecticut case details the Calvecaresses murder and robbery with New York ties. Jurisdictional notes reference Staten Island and Syracuse connections in the broad legal narrative.
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Calvecaresses
Endorsement of Grant and Wilson Nomination by National Convention
Philadelphia June 6 National Committee reports hearty endorsement of A S Grant and Henry Wilson as convention nominees. Resolutions praise liberty, citizenship, and national strength while pledging support for the Republican platform and the ticket.
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A. S. Grant
Henry Wilson
Ncoeanen Vgt
Colfax
John W. Foster
Indiana
Schuyler Colfax
Utah
Gislopar
Beet St Rae
Washington
American Nation. Ae
President
Colored National Co
Pepe National
Erin
E. Chandler
E. D. Morgan
Wilson
Ng Nee Mteer
Penneyisige Eyetree
Grant nomination dominates Philadelphia convention debate
The World notes the Philadelphia convention could not craft a more decisive fight, as voters weigh whether Grant or Wilson should lead the ticket. Chicago Tribune and Times editorials discuss Grant's fitness and protection plank, while local notices report deaths, industry meetings, and a Brooklyn arsenic murder case.
Strikes Stir Brooklyn Workers Ahead of Next Month Parade
Disturbances surge as Brooklyn laborers respond to Eight Hour League plans for a monster parade on Monday. Chicago delegates urge restraint while local employers vote to pay by the hour. Police brace for possible clashes as 15,000 to 20,000 idle workers threaten to strike until demands are met.
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Brookl An
Mill of White & Co
Nun
Hester Street
Bowery
Eleventh Street
Third Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
East Ninety-third Street
V. Weinberg
Kehr
Society of Horsesmiths
Chicago
Jane
Louisiana Democratic Convention Turns Toward Baltimore
Fragmentary report notes a Louisiana Democratic gathering with mention of a convention and a shift toward Baltimore. The readable text hints at process steps and timing as members discuss plans and preparations amid unclear details.
River News Special Dispatches Report Varied Water Levels
June 7 dispatches describe river readings from the Wabash Ohio and Kentucky rivers. notes include rises of 15 inches to 4 inches fall, 6 feet headwater rise on Kentucky River, rain clears, and warm southeast conditions. local towns and ports like New Albany Louisville Orleans and Cairo referenced with packboat and canal activity described.
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Kentucky
Potomac
Orleans
United States Grand Inquiry and Indictments Reported
Disjointed summary notes indicate a U S Grand inquiry into indictments in progress. A clash involving authorities and a marshal in bankruptcy and a coachman named Ames is mentioned in vague terms with unclear locales and dates.
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United States
Mamet
Hag Ager Ames
Venteneh
Soule
Maritime Arrivals Report From Queenstown and Moville
Steamships from New York and Baltimore arrive at Queenstown and Moville on June 7. The Russia, FE and Berlin reach port from New York and Baltimore while the Alexandria and Assyrie arrive from Glasgow and from Alexandria routes, confirming steady transatlantic traffic.
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Russia
New York
Olyapee
Berlin
Baltimore
Assyrie
Glasgow
Bridge Fire Impedes Rail Route Near Paladeia
A burned railroad bridge seven to eight hundred feet long on the Paladeia Railroad west of Wiemapene collapsed after a fire. The blaze will hinder travel as a new bridge across the river has been recently constructed on the composites of the river embankments. remaining sections may affect passage until repairs are completed.
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Philadelphia Gas Works Strike Erupts Over Demanded Pay Rise
Philadelphia reports eight factory employees refused to work until a pay increase was granted. The act saw many employees join rioting demonstrations yesterday which police promptly suppressed.
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Philadelphia Gas Works
Philadelphia
Jane
Balloon Colossus Destroyed in Mass Fire
Boston reports Professor King's balloon Colossus, launched from the city for an ascent, was entirely destroyed by fire in Charleston, Massachusetts, last evening. The incident ends the flight with no injuries reported.
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Professor King
Charleston
Mass
Congressional proceedings mix on justice and harbor bills
Senate and House actions touch on obstructing justice in the U S Courts and harbor improvements. Amendments seek tonnage data, port surveys, and river projects while Kansas troops funding and steamboat bill discussions wrap the session. The record notes executive session and late adjournment at 10 40 P M.
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Court of the United States
Eeran
Stanten
Sumner
Senate
Bumner
Stanton
Sans Grant
H. White
Chandler
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Stockton
Sephenste
Kansas
Humors of the Campaign in The New York Post
The piece reviews Samner’s speech as a dramatic but unfocused rhetorical display. It ridicules his habit of citing authorities, mocks his grandiose view of history, and contrasts his lofty rhetoric with Grant era realities including nepotism and political tempers. It notes Carpenter’s reply as a sharper counterpoint.
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Ovary
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Socrates
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White House
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Carpenter
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England Accepts Supplemental Article in Washington Treaty
A Washington dispatch reports London has assured the English Government accepts the Senate amended supplemental article to the Washington Treaty. The Geneva Arbitration will now proceed to consider cases presented by the two governments.
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Washington
London
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Geneva
Senate votes to strike budget item on mail contractor payments
Washington June 7 Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports the Senate voting 26 to 37 to strike an item in the Omnibus Appropriation Bill that would pay mail contractors for services before the late war. In the House the Supplemental Civil Rights Bill was attached and Mr Poland proposed an amendment to reduce the fine and pass as amended, but the House rejected it as two-thirds did not vote affirmatively.
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Washington
Senate
Poland
Nominations Enthusiastically Received in Portsmouth
The Republicans here are enthusiastic over the nomination of Iant and Wilson. One hundred guns were fired last evening in honor of the event. Special dispatch to the Times Chronicle. PortsMoiTH, June 7.
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Admiral Topete Seen as Probable Minister to the Colonies
In Madrid, reports indicate Jane of Spain is likely to secure a key post as Admiral Topete is expected to be appointed Minister to the Colonies. The development signals a major reshuffle in the colonial governance and naval leadership.
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Topete
Paris City Faces Five Hundred Million Francs In Damages
The Journal Officiel states the city of Paris has sustained damages from the Commune totaling five hundred million francs. This figure signals massive reconstruction costs and shape of post rebellion recovery.
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French Communist Debarkation Sparks Coast Guard Action
A fragmentary report describes a group of excited men believed to be French Communists, a debarkation incident at a national port, and a volley of confusion ending with several arrests. Seven men departed for Boston that evening.
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Au Theationale
Onne
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Moravian Arrives Baltimore With Emigrants and Cargo
The Allan Line steamship Moravian from Liverpool reached Locust Point Baltimore at 3 PM with assorted merchandise for Baltimore and the West. She carried 7 cabin passengers and 400 emigrants who departed for the West by Baltimore and Ohio road at 9:45 PM yesterday.
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Times and Chronicle
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Strike by City Railway Conductors and Drivers
Ricamago Virginia June 7 strike by city railway conductors and drivers after wage-cutting disputes. Union action halted operations as crews walk out, leaving city transit affected.
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City Railway
River Shipping News From Memphis Forecasts and Delays
Special Dispatches report cloudy cool weather in Memphis on June 7 with the river falling four inches. Vessels such as the James Howard and the Belle of St. Louis are active, while the City of Alten and Minneola movements are noted with doubt about sailings. A contract was let for two thousand tons of railroad iron from New Orleans to Helena. Additional lines mention nearby Ohio area weather and river activity including rain and falling levels.
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James Howard
Altén
New Orleans
Helena
Aa Central Ee
Anniversary Exercises at Wesleyan College in Cincinnati
Wesleyan College announces a series of events led by Rev C L Thompson with an address to the Lyceum and Cincinnatium on Saturday at 8 pm in the College Chapel. Dr Bugbee will preach the Baccalaureate on Sabbath at 4 pm. A concert is set for Monday evening in the Chapel. Prof Baris directives the annual concert and Rev James E Gilbert will deliver the Sunday School address on Tuesday June 11 at 8 o'clock. Diplomas will be awarded. Commencement is Thursday at 10 am. Alumni anniversary Friday at 9 o'clock am.
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C. L. Thompson
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the Wesleyan College
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Wil
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Meeting Called in Aeune Hall for Giant Ub Alt Rally
A meeting will be held in Aeune Hall to organize a Giant Ub Alt event. Citizens are urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
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Buffalo Courier reports on river bridge piers and approach work
The Buffalo Courier details progress on the river bridge from the Canada side with eight piers planned and several already in place. It notes decisions to fret the American side for easier construction, describes current work on piers, piles, and approaches, and mentions the nearly completed eddison at Fort Erie and river curve adjustments to avoid Pratt’s rolling mill.
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Ao Aes
Canada
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Ross Black Rock
Squaw Leland
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Squaw Island
Pratt
Oe Gang
Gyro Pigeon Aims To Revolutionize Shooting Clubs
An innovation by G G Bussey introduces the gyro pigeon a steel fan device offering unlimited on wing shooting practice at low cost. Demonstrated at the Museum of Firearms Peckham with a first cost of about £3 and fans costing eighteen pence per dozen. A Gyro Shooting Club has already formed signaling strong interest in humane, skill building target practice.
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Aix
Great Missouri Storm Devastates Southwest Counties
A Missouri Democrat correspondent describes a severe spring flood across Barry, Lawrence, Jasper and Newton Counties. Whole farms washed out. soil eroded to rock and gravel. homes and orchards destroyed. cattle mules and hay ruined. Mount Vernon woman swept from her house and killed. Water rose five feet, sweeping debris and washing out sections along Spring River and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad for twenty five miles. The region reports unprecedented rainfall and flood magnitude unseen in decades.
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Train wreck tragedy on drunken caboose ride near Hogan Mountain
A drunken rail worker caused a runaway caboose on a line near Hogan Mountain. The cars, left detached, rolled nine miles and collided with an oncoming passenger train, killing one man who died of his own actions. Passengers were not seriously injured. An aside discusses the Pickwick name and Thackeray’s anecdote about Captain Cortigan.
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Ecoul
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de Mee
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Nomination of Grant and Wilson Celebrated in Madison
June 7 Madison Isp joy rose when telegraphic dispatches named Grant and Wilson. A 100 gun salute followed. A large ratification meeting convened at the Court House with Judge Freidley presiding and speeches by D C Branham Dr Cornell Dr Collins Col Garber and other speakers. Resolutions approved the nominations.
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Wilson
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Woman confronts detective and collides with escort in street scene
In front of Star Union freight office at No 27 West Third Street this afternoon a private detective named Coldier made an offer of $75 for services to a woman escort. When refused, a fight erupted with Cole, the woman’s escort, who struck Coldier but was cut in the head. Cole was carried to the saloon below the office and nursed by the woman. authorities may question Coldier at the Police Court.
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Death from Drowning on River Tugboat Work
Samuel Johnson, a mechanical worker aboard a new tugboat near Broadway, fell into the river at 2:30 pm and drowned. His body had not yet been recovered. A separate incident reports a five year old crippled boy likely fatally burned in a fire caused by a lit match while left at home by his mother on Rittenhouse Street.
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Broadway
Indian jewelry display sparks art and ethnology debate
The piece notes a rich display of Indian jewelry in London with rare items including a child’s necklace priced at eight hundred guineas. It discusses origins from Indian stock, praises Dr Birdwood’s seed jewelry, contrasts East and European coloring, and critiques English influence on Indian design.
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Bermuda grass control by fall plowing and legume rotation
The text discusses Bermuda grass as pasture in the South, noting its vigor and persistence. It suggests killing it by fall plowing in October or November, turning sod deeply, then letting the ground rest over winter. In spring, plow again and plant fast-growing crops like oats, Hungarian grass, or peas to shade and suppress Bermuda, followed by another deep turn and reseeding in spring.
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