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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1872
Page
1
Summary of Saturday Night Dispatches notes Groesbeck Olmstead prospects, Greeley Democratic strategy, labor relations and Republican stance from Philadelphia resolution to early 19th century rail plans. It also covers a Geneva special on antediluvian reform discourse, Sherman’s arrival and entertainment notes from Jubilee with British Grenadiers and a detailed concert scene.
Boston notes from American and English days describe a midsummer concert at the Coliseum. Prefaced by a diverse guest list including the Japanese Embassy and European ministers, the program featured the festival hymn Peace and Music and the debut of Madame Lentner singing Mozart.
Chicago June 24 reports a dramatic wheat corner collapse and ensuing losses. Harding and Murray, longtime grain figures, saw prices swing from 1.80 to 1.04 before a new glut emerged. About 1,200,000 bushels of wheat tied up as operations faltered, with railroads unable to clear stock amid the spring wheat influx.
Boston June 24 crowds filled the Coliseum for the World Peace Jubilee Sacred Concert. The choir delivered a mixed program including parts from Mozart and Handel, with enthusiastic musicians and three encores. Nashville singers drew attention with religious hymns and three encores.
Morale special from Geneva reports arbitrators guest in UTE city except Bancroft, Davis and Caleb Cushing. Americans press for default judgment if England pushes. N.Y. and N.J. hangings listed for June 24. Fatal head wound after street quarrel. two men arrested. Liberty Street explosion victims improving. losses to employers and workers estimated at millions. Nilsson to wed August Howse in London. Franz Abt arrives from Boston. a concert planned in Williamsburg. American schooner James Blain captured by Stella Marie near Anticost Island for alleged fishery violation. Ship taken to Gasper, protest noted but not relayed to State Department. Workers returning to pay and hours. Canadian rail accident toll around thirty.
A Philadelphia area store at 1128 Chessnut Street was robbed Saturday night of shawls gloves knit goods valued at $8000. Burglars entered through a rear opening and forced the shutter. Police witnessed the theft but did not raise an alarm.
A foreign report notes President Thuralig's orders on arrest policy linked to Governor Scott of South Carolina. It cites Gov Seon fia and his strategy for the U S Senate race and Republican nomination. Pennsylvania Control invests 150000 in Apalachicola sawmills for Southern Pacific rail line supply.
Commercial notes show logs receipts 9140 and 8.00 4110, cattle prices 8.75, sheep not active, pork and whiskey transactions. Grain futures steady to firm with wheat 59 62, corn 62 to 63, oats 51 54. Bank money in modest demand, exchange steady, gold weaker. Erie stock unusual activity at market open.
Market reports indicate prices may fall further as foreign demand remains tepid and domestic supply surges. California white prices slip while red Western wheat gains. New York and Milwaukee show large in-store stocks and rising local receipts, undermining scarcity fears.
A dense Des Moines wholesale market listing covers grain, provisions, groceries, and hardware prices. It cites fluctuating grain quotations, livestock figures, and assorted goods from potatoes to lard, with numerous figures and vendor notes. An original notice follows, referencing Edward J. Merimen vs Alexandra Merimeo in Polk County District Court with a divorce petition and instructions to appear by the next term.
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