Ragged Chicago to rebuild its portrait painter legacy
The fragmentary 1868 Daily Dimes issue mentions economic shifts, weather impacts on cotton, and local notes about fledgling industries, coastal dredging, and debates on public and moral matters. It references various places, people, and events in scattered fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Madagascar
Philadelphia
Toledo
George Palmer
East Lake City
Harper
Senda Polat
Elmwood
Harrisonburg
England
Abyssia
Keokuk
Chicago
Sheldon
Adeux
China
Sammars
Trent
Grenfells, Bok Tees
London Daily
N Male
Giad
Correspondence from Washington on session plans and politics
A Washington letter discusses Congress session prospects, party splits over meeting time, and President’s cautious approach. It notes Rosecrans loss of GOP confidence, Democratic fiscal distress, and theories about patronage and strategy before the year’s end. Also reports on Mrs Surratt trial notes and a lottery swindle warning from New York.
Tenement House Health Rules Stir City Council Debate
The Board of Health discussed the Code of Health Rules and Regulations at a Tuesday session with City Council committee members Fitzgerald Weigher and Beresford. Assertions were made that the council should have final say, opposing the Board’s power, while the Board pressed for oversight on tenement housing and sanitation to curb nuisance and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Code of Health
City Council
Messrs. Fitzgerald
Weigher
Beresford
Fitzgerald
Ceeenne
Board of Wealth
Pune
Epee
City Coun E Board of Health
Mackinaw to Pensacola Rail Line discussed in Road Record
A letter advocates a direct Mackinaw to Pensacola rail route via Cincinnati and Louisville influenced Nashville and Decatur links. It argues Pensacola as a superior seaport, urges rapid construction, warns Louisville pressures hinder southern trade, and calls for a Nashville line to boost northern and southern connections and avoid detours. It questions regional impediments and seeks energy to push the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Pensacola
Epirox
Cincinnati and
Rene
Road Record
Cincinnati
Lansing
Mich
Lexington
Chattanooga
Tenn
Montgomery
New Orleans
Nashville
Nashville and
Decatur
Ba Cs
Tn Nashville
Manooga
Louisville
Knoxville
Nash
Chalten
Savannah
Eston
Rushville
Pensecels
Mobimar Gres
Vorth
Democratic State Convention Attendees Hear Nominations
The Democratic State Convention met at Faneuil Hall in Boston with 1100 delegates present. Henry W. Payne elected President, nominations named for Governor John Quincy Adams and other state officers, plus presidential electors. Delegates debated limits of federal power, currency, tariffs, and state rights in lengthy resolutions defending constitutional restraint and hard money.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
Henry W. Payne
John Quincy Adams
Quincy
Reuben Noble
Westfield
Charles Bumbliecomb
Barre
Henry Arnold
Adams
A. F. Devereux
Sa Es
Wm. C
Massachyatts
United States
Republican Party
Congress
Supreme Court
Ireland
Poland
Massachusetts
Tiguore Aa
Tots N. R
Bedus
Ieee
Cman
New York City
Rae Arm
Horatio Seymour
Frank
Elaine
Democrats and Conservatives of Massachusetts Nominate Ticket
A Massachusetts party convention endorses John Q Adams as standard bearer with allied nominees. Resolutions pass with three cheers before the body dissolves at 4 o clock amid applause for Seymour and Bish. Separate dispatch discusses Americans in English prisons and Seward Stanley correspondence on release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Adams
Waecerer
Massachuae
Seymour
Bish
Mr. Seward
Lord Stanley
Louisville Races on Woodlawn Course in Fine Attendance
A bustling crowd gathered at the Woodlawn track in Louisville as the two race cards produced competitive finishes. The first race, Court House purse, featured young horses racing two mile heats with times around 1:50 and 1:58, while the Cotton Factor stake drew seven starters from notable colt and filly entries. The subsequent card, Louisville Hotel and United States Hotel purses, offered two mile heats with times near 1:60 and 1:54, highlighting Emma Maratta, Crossian, Hazzard, Jessamine Porter, and Guerilla among the notable entrants. Weather was clear and pleasant, attendance up, and track in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvills
Woodlawn
Court House
Ey Fee
Verei
Li. A. J. Aginstrong
Charlie Armstrong
James Shy
F. Bissick
Naggie Hunter
A. Buford
Marion
J. W. Ford
Tom Porter
Cotton Factor
Colton Factor
Stewart
Barney Williams
Donevail
John Harper
Kate Orange
A. Turner
B. Soda
F. Biasick
B. c. Hazzard
Corey Paul
Jessamine Porter
Thos. Buford
B. Co
Pleasureville
Paningten
Uissgow
United States
B. C. Lancer
The Charges Against Kellins and Navy Yard D shifts
Information from New York reports warrants issued by United States Commissioner Gutman for the arrest of Commissioner Rollins. Internal Revenue Bureau actions follow, with references to ex-Collector Smith and Haggerty distillery sales under instruction. Other items note detachments at Philadelphia and Portsmouth Navy Yards, with several officer changes and appointments for internal revenue officers in New York City, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia.
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Wasumeton
Kellins
New York States
United States
Gutman
Binckley
Internal Revenue Bureau
Rollins
Smith
Haggerty
Savy Perea
W. H. Macomb
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Alexander Perrey
Homer E. Blake
Portsmouth Navy Yard
E. McCauley
Portemouary
Tomst
C. C. Carter
Judson
Elisha W. Duns
Cattle disease at Union Stock Yards. arrests and rail plans
In Chicago Cutcaco, September 2, only seven of last week's inspected cattle at the Union Stock Yards were diseased. Arrests are noted in New York for a city crime linked to shopkeeping, while Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces winter work with contractors advertising 300 teams. Rail traffic resumes with two trains on the Rock Island line as debris fires consume several cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Union
Anes B. Davidson
New York
Orvis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Rock Island
Stag
Riot in Virginia at Hempto and Mill Creek
Fragmentary report describes a riot Saturday night in Hempto and a separate incident near Mill Creek involving soldiers and local residents. One guard was deployed to restore order. Details on injuries or fatalities are unclear from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Fortress Moxrober
Hempto
Mill Creek
Fragmented Civil War era violence report heats up
In a chaotic incident eight soldiers were shot with three negroes arrested. One suspect was shot in the leg while trying to escape, leading to amputation. The report shows narrow details and unclear context from an old newspaper fragment.
Baltimore Convention Nominates Presidential Electors
In Baltimore on September 2 the Democratic State Convention nominated the presidential electors for the ticket. At large: Judge Carmichael, John Thomson Mason. First District: Albert Constable. Second: Walter T. Allinger. Third: H. C. Dalton. Fourth: Charles Roberts. Fifth: George Peters.
England views China treaty as foreign inspired and risky
The Times analyzes the US China treaty with Emperor of China and Burlingame, arguing England prefers China policy but worries about a US monopsony, railway and telegraph gains, and foreign influence guiding negotiations. The piece suspects the Embassial plot and questions the treaty’s long term aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
the Times Today
Sis
United States
China
Renee
America
Burlingame
the Times
Rger
Pekin
Enrgety
Camblanche
San Francisco
Binckley Affair Sparks Denunciations and Calls for Removal
Washington dispatch reports McCulloch denying Binckley’s charges as fabrication while Rollins pushes for Binckley’s removal as Solicitor of Internal Revenue. An affidavit in New York implicates McCulloch and Rollins in a scheme demanding $1,000 installments to be shared. Republicans celebrate Vermont election gains amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binckley
McCulloch
Cincinnati Times
Wasnixcom
New York
Rollins
Internal Revenue
Vermont
Soldiers and Sailors Rally in Indianapolis Procession
Indianapolis reports a vast turnout for the Soldiers and Sailors of Indiana Council Seventy Nine rally. Railroads brought thousands, 20 000 strangers fill the city, and a torch procession of about 15000 is planned with Gen Cruft as chief presiding officer and speeches by Gen Hurlburt Gov Ogelsby Gen Gibson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cincinnati Times
Central Road
Bellefontaine
Cincinnati Road
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Peru
Jeffersonville
Vincennes
Junction
Charles Cruft
Hurlburt
Ogelsby
Gibson
Ohio
Henry 8. Lane
Wolford
New York
Vermont election unsettles Democrats in Baltimore dispatch
The Democratic State Convention in session reacts to Vermont results. Republicans are jubilant as the Vermont outcome unsettles the Democratic camp. Delegates face disappointment over elector selection in the current meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Cincinnati
Barrons
Republicans gain in Wilmington mayoral and council race
Special dispatch reports Wilmington Delaware election results with Republicans winning the mayoral vote by a 44 point margin and five of six council seats showing gains over last year. The piece notes expectations of a larger Grant majority and a projected increase in support, reflecting a statewide reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Wituixeros
Dsa
Grant
Delaware
Prince Napoleon Yachting and State of Europe Notes
The Moniteur reports on Europe with peace indicators noting the high number of French army men on leave. Prince Napoleon, who arrived recently by yacht, departed again for Havre. Korsakoff, governor of Eastern Siberia, will meet a Chinese envoy to discuss Siberia China boundary disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moniteur
Hamovna
Napoleon
Havre
Sy. Pereasavna
Korsakoff
Siberia
China
Carriage Factory Burned in Lawrence MS
Fire struck a carriage works in Lawrence Mississippi on September 2 causing an estimated loss of twenty six thousand dollars. Gales reported the blaze and its damage to the factory building and inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mss
Democratic Convention Opens With Hoffman's Nomination Seen
Albany September 2 noon Tweddle Hall filled as the Democratic Convention convened. Tilden delivered a brief address urging Democratic triumph in the presidential race. H O Cheseboro named temporary chairman as secretaries and committees were chosen. Hoffman is expected to be nominated by acclamation. In Amsterdam, Henry C Murphy was withdrawn, leaving John T Hoffman as the sole governor nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Tweddle Hall
Tilden
H.O. Cheseboro
Hoffman
Amaxy
Henry C. Murphy
John T. Hoffman
Vermont Roofing State Agents Seeks Resa and Qualities
fragmented notice lists agents and prices for roofing materials and services with garbled names and numbers. includes references to doots, head constan, and Bul of Prices, with added mesring on cnet sf anne woot adv oxes and rag seamen Bext.
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Rooriya State Co
Vermont
Constan
Ime
Lee Luguber Aba Cata
Cnet
Anne Woot
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the Daily Dimes
Memphis
Teeaz
Justin Ll
Penney
Venango Sonetz
Frankli Geinst Veeties
Miller
Salem
A Jae
Vicksburg Nestlemensis
Washington
Rome
Wasantserox
Congress Esate
Internal Revenue Commissionership
Attorne Eral Evaris
Varis
Sehneon
Arenes
Areament Party
Cort
Rosecrans
Lee, Beauregard & Co
Minsk
Con Democratic Executive Committee
Rittenhouse Fowler & Co
W. H. Um
Congressional Democratic Executive Committee
Sur. Ratit
David Hanter
Hemintasy Commission
Su. Payne
W Ho
Surratt
Hunter
Vssion
Mercy
James A. Ekin
John Sartast
Ont
Toe Tin
Tom
Organization OF
Indieg
Renee Nie
Texas
Willion
Disteiot
Hn T. Crowerd
Distri Edwards
Paiac
Reddell
Third Auditor's Office
Hallett, Moore & Co
Broadway
New York Jewelers’ Co-operative Union
Sanitary
Ohio River
Pinewinete Ot
iViase
Little Miami
Indanapolis
Mr. Moran
London
Thornton
Shitieh
Warren
Costello
Seward
Moran
House of Representatives of
Messrs. Warren and Costello
Great Britain
Etard Branley
Messrs
Warren and Costello
Commission Court
Dublin
Allen MM. Burdeck
Malwaukie
Wis
Garret M. Losse
Jno
New Merrifield
Ew York
John York
Maryland
Foreign News
Atlantic
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Atlantic Cable
Efrom Hurofse
State of
Europe
Prince Napoleon
Russia
Waquixcox
Redding, Taverner and
Powers
Washion
Post Office
Detroit
Michi
Vudyke
District Court of Michigan
Thos. W. Farrin
McGuire & Patterson
Teunes
Valises
Suvtomisto No
West
Cincianat
Parvin & Johnson
Main Street
Cinciunati
Automistp
Ianos, &c
Sally
Cae
Rey
COAL
Superior Cannel Coal
Kentucky Improvement CO
oGvr
Ellis & CO
Boston Ferreotype Co
Reed St
Baer
Ee Express
J. Smith
James Frans & Co
Aming Oor
Middleton
West Sixth Street
Helenshade's Bolt and Nut Works
Mapaeaeaaae
Ot Tire
Uae
Geo. McGregor
Race Street
Merchants
Chesnut Street
Hare
Nees
Rom
Helmbold’s
Buchy
T. B
South Tenth Street
Phiadelphia, Pa
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