Washington Telegrams on Patronage and Navy Orders
A Washington dispatch reports on patronage, purging appointments, and the need to remove unfit officials. It notes a change in Navy Yard policy to employ colored caulkers, and covers President Grant’s guarded public appearances, anticipated travels, and the Dyer Inquiry outcome.
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Trades’ Union
Secretary of the Navy
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Navy Yard
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Democratic Strategy Molds Indiana Assembly Disorder
Special Dispatch reports in Indianapolis May 13 that Democratic members broke the House quorum to block a constitutional amendment. Talk of resignations and legislative chaos followed as senators and representatives maneuvered on tax, temperance, and specific appropriation bills amid reports of a party clash in caucus over ratification.
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Change of Places At Columbus School Commissioner Norris
Colunbus dispatch reports Norris, the school commissioner, will retire and assume the agency on June 1. The note references ex Gov Thomas and mentions other officials in Columbus and Dayton.
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Sombie
CoLumuus
A. G. McBibbey
Anglam
Dayton, Vies
Equal Rights Association Anniversary at Steinway Hall
In New York on May 12 the Equal Rights Association marking the anniversary of the American Equal Rights movement drew a large audience at Steinway Hall. Speakers including Mrs. Stanton and Elizabeth Cady Stanton urged woman suffrage and rights, with frothingham and others debating.
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Elisabeth
Dad “Preal
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Stanton
Bibek
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Peckham
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Mary J. Grrespondinen
Mac
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B. Blackwell
John Merritt
Enear
Henry Ward Beecher
Fredov. Fairchild
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Gok Aabrey
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Atlantic
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Berkshire
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Hope
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Proclamation Issued on Ratification and Oath Provisions
President announces July 6 1869 as submission date for a Virginia convention produced constitution and includes separate votes on disabling clauses for former officials and an oath of affirmation for constitutional officers with conditions on removal of disabilities by three fourths vote.
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Washingcton
United States
Sons of the Act of Con
Virginia
Congress
Land Office
Board of Public Works
Uit
Court of Hit
Cou
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Oath and Voting Instructions From 1869 Constitutional Context
The passage quotes an oath for public officers pledging allegiance to the United States and a vote process for ratification of the Constitution. It notes that city and county officers, and other state officers not covered, must take the oath. The document describes separate ballots for or against provisions and references the date May 14 1869 and President Grant's signature.
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United States
Uni
Washington
United States of America
Grant
Cuban War Action Near Havana Reported Heavy Losses
Reports from Havana via Key West describe a battle near Havana where Gen. Quesada commanded Cuban forces against Spanish troops. Cuban losses estimated at two hundred killed and many wounded. Spanish losses about one hundred sixty killed and three hundred wounded. Quesada’s forces reportedly held a defensive position with Dominican and American volunteers protecting their rear.
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Key West
Inas
Uesada
Spanit
Fire razes Turner's Opera House in Dayton blaze
In Dayton on May 16 a fierce fire consumed Turner's Opera House at Main and First, spreading to W. P. Ayres & Co. and nearby residences. A wall collapse trapped Hermanmeier, killing him, while Patrick Foley and Patrick Garrity were seriously injured. several others suffered injuries as flames and wind fed the blaze. The origin was traced to the green room with no cause yet known.
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Boston
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Pacific Coast
White House
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Opera House
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First Streets
Main Street
W. P. Ayres &Co
First Street
Jacob Schwab
Joel Estabrook
Augustus Kuhns
Charles Harries
Jefferson Streets
Obmer
Patrick Foley
Patrick Garrity
Green Room
England and Cuba policy suspected in Grant era debate
London reports claim anti Grant line and alleged US expeditions against Cuba used to justify alliance. Mr Johnson leaves the Queen's service by letter, Mr Moran to act as Chargé until a successor arrives. Local markets show currency drain and high discount rates amid cautious lending and heavy gold shipments to New York.
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Grant
United States
Cuba
Lonpox
Johnson
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New York
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Paris Elections Spark Disorder as Police Move In
Reports from Paris describe ongoing political meetings marked by unrest and arrests near key electoral sites. Authorities issue warnings and orders to dissolve gatherings within five days of the vote while Prefects enforce the prohibition on political meetings, aiming to prevent further disturbances. In London, intelligence notes growing agitation and planned demonstrations by liberal factions, with authorities bracing for more activity.
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Paris
Forcade la Roquette
Loxpon
Liberal Party
Pays
Cortes Face Federal Republic Vote In Spain
Maprio reports the Cortes favored the constitutional amendment to form a Federal Republic by 182 to 64. A plan for a triennial directory was introduced, but rejected after debate. Rumors say a Regency may be formed with Marshal Serrano, and Civil Guard members in Mapnio have been arrested amid Cuba volunteer unrest over unpaid bounties.
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Cortes
Spain
Mapnio
Marshal Serrano
Cuba
Emperor Francis Joseph closes Reichsrat session in Vienna
In Vienna on May 15 the Emperor Francis Joseph wrapped up the Reichsrat session. He recalled Austria’s 1866 situation and contrasted it with today, praised Hungary ties, finances, and the army, and urged peace for national prosperity. He praised reforms and urged support for the Constitution and self government. Loud cheers interrupted him.
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Francis Jose
Reichsrath
Austria
Hungary
Pittsburg Oil Market Report Shows Quiet Prices
Special dispatch from Pittsburg notes crude nominal at 18 cents and refining steady with limited sales from July to December. Philadelphia delivery held around 33 cents, while New York market remains quiet with refined oil firm and demand fair at 33 cents.
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Cincinnati Chronicle
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York
Market Reports From New York and Cleveland May 15 17
Prices range across commodities with wheat and flour firming in New York and Cleveland. Cotton and petroleum show steady to firm trends while oats, corn, lard and bacon offer mixed but steady quotes. Details include regional notes from New York Cleveland and Toledo with scattered prices for sugar, eggs, tobacco, and potatoes.
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Gola
Ohio
Cleveland
Kentucky
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Havana
Lée
New Orleana
St. Loum
Giise
ToLepo
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