Republic Convention Delegates Report and South American News
Telegraph dispatches cover arrivals of delegates to the Republican convention Colfax and the Chalices Not Good Soldiers conference. South American news includes President Salnave escaping Cape Haytien and threatening Port au Prince. Americans shot down and robbed. minister appeals for war vessels. The nation appears in arms with Johnson’s new cabinet and impeachment news from English papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayth
Cape Maytien
Port Au Prince
Seads
Havana
Herald
Hasti
Sssave Beane
Sy Maytien
Gane Yal Deorma
Interior
War
Nutr
Agere Merdhabte
Salnave
Pele
Hajlisterm
Samaxe
Delferme
HD Teeter
Jamaica
Port Prinos
Congress
New York
Addiess
Mexico
Miramon
Nelostad
Velez
Tulacin
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
General Conference Fifteenth Day Proceedings
Proceedings from the General Conference session record the Fifteenth Day's meetings and deliberations of the church body. Delegates discussed agenda items and reported on committees across the conference.
Delegates Arrive as Republican Conventions Open in Illinois
A large number of delegates arrive for the Republican Conventions. Logan and Judd denounce Senators who voted against impeachment. Washington sources claim a conspiracy defeated impeachment with Chase involved. Ross faces bribery accusations. Colfax’s prospects fade as Porton’s rise continues. Delegations favor Jefferson but locality issues hinder. Soldiers and Sailors Convention opens tomorrow with no separate ballot. General sentiment hardens against impeachment supporters. The National Convention plans to act on Grant for president with Sickles likely chairing. Executive Committee takes over the Opera House preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Cariaco
Logan
Judd
Ilinois
Trumbull
Washington
Chase
Ross
Colfax
Porton
Golfad
Cipal
Odea
Gen
Sickles
Opera House
Wgs General Conference
M. E. Church
Bee
Dr. Wise
The
Tract Society
New York
Philadelphia
Reddy
Zisc
Rev
Haven
Boston
Mr. Lanahan
Baltimore
Army
Navy
Dr. Walden
Cincinnati
Committee On Book Concern
Quartery Review
Knoxville
Tennessee
Georgia
N. Shumate
Missouri
Dr. Foster
Mr. Wakely
Curry
Wentworth
Troy
Committee On Missions
Howe
Noes Department
O. Hoyt
Laquien
African Methodiat Episcopal
Voenterenc
Creden Sia
Et Tse
Unclear Convention and Conference Proceedings Fragment
Fragmentary report describes delegates admitted for a convention with figures like Carl Churz Van Zandt Rhode Island Gov Hawley Connecticut Gov Lane Indiana and Gen Sickles New York. Includes Illinois delegation pressuring a resolution denouncing Republican Senators who voted for acquittal and various church conference motions and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representa Beles
Carl Churz
Maneur
An. van Zandt
Rhode Island
Gov. Hawley
Connecticut
Gov
Lane
Indiana
Sodas Tremoine
Gen. Sickles
New York
Illinois
Logan
Judd
Wealthy defendant loses suit in Supreme Court ruling
A breach of promise case ended in the Supreme Court on Saturday with a plaintiff award of 1500 dollars. The defendant, described as one of the state’s wealthiest men, faced damages of 100000 dollars in the prior claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paovipesce
Ol Rs
Dalia M. Alibre Ve. Lhos
Q. Hil
Supreme Court
Chase joins Democrats as possible presidential candidate
New York reports Chief Justice Chase aligning with Democrats who seek to back him as a possible rival to General Grant. The Tribune lists cabinet names and notes Chase’s influence in shaping acquittal support, while Times critiques Chicago impeachment politics and a coroner’s verdict ties to a baby death abortion case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sapeune Attee
Chase
Geners Grant
the Tribune
the Times
Chicago
Jacob Rich
Senate Naval Committee
Grimes
African Board of Foreign Missions
Madame Wiess
Webber Ken
Konigberger
Congressional Panel Probes Donnell Case and Telegraph Bill
The Washington select committee pressed Donnell case testimony as impeachment managers draft plans. A bill to build a government telegraph line from New York to Washington was introduced, detailing proposals, rates, and Postmaster General oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Voorhees
Indiana
Perry Funker
Kansas
Gen
Ewing
Representative Washourne
Invis
Postoffice Department
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Pas Eoffiog
Philadelphia
Postmaster General
United States
Speo
Telegrane
Ftas
Lft
Ofice
Garecement
St Louis Racing Meet Highlights and Coinciding Coal Test
May 18 reports open Spring meeting of the La Clede Racing Association with private sweepstakes two mile heats and notable entries from Hutchinson and W. Walker plus a first win by Tanglefoot. The Boushee wins the three year old sweepstakes in two heats while a Caronde Tee iron furnace test yields 44 tons of iron from 100 tons of coal. Also noted is a 20 mile Union Pacific track completion and foreign ministerial movements in Japan with multiple ministers and naval vessels observed.
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St. Logs
Abe Hicken
Assy
Checage
St. Louis
la Clede Racing Association
Hutchinson
Tanglefoot
Shaw
Jim Walker
Ford
Chapeat Rouge
Jim ‘Walker
Thomas Boers
W. W. Henderson
Helen Mar
B. F. Hutchinson
Zero
F. Bissick
Pat. Malloy
BE. A. Smith
Ontario
John H. Davis
Boushes
Boushee
Bissick
Murphy
Henderson
Smith
Carondetee
P. S. Howlett
Springfield Illinois
Missouri
Big
Howlett
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansay Breach
Forty five prisoners escape Fort Point guard house
Fort Point in San Francisco reports forty five prisoners escaped last night by breaking a second story port hole and using blankets to descend. Some were in heavy irons but none recaptured yet. Balls and chains lay on the nearby hills as authorities note the bold, undetected break. Leading San Francisco businessmen organize for protection against fraudulent bankruptcy schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fort Point
Tennessee Board weighs bonds sale to ease debt
In Nashville on May 15 the State Board of Finances discussed issuing 31 million dollars in gold bearing bonds to reduce the state debt and relieve the treasury. A similar amount would be sold to ease pressure on the treasury and fund the school system, with negotiation at par if possible.
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Nashville
State Board of Finances
Samuel Watson
Fourth National Bank of New York
Board of Finance
Fletcher
Isckburn
Ard
Brownlow
Wathen
Henry
Pletcher
Blackburn
Figane
Knoxville
Watsthu
Passenger Jones Falls From Steamer City Cairo After Jump
A passenger named Jones aboard the steamer City Cairo jumped overboard near New Madrid. He was rescued after crew found he had a fever and later cut his throat from ear to ear while confined in a state-room. He is a liquor dealer from St. Louis and former sutler of the 11th Federal Missouri Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
Japan
China
Heigo
Mikado
Jas di Rone
Osaka
Prince Tosa
Hioga
Coe de Mewrs
City
Cairo
Jones
St. Louis
11Th
Federal Missouri Regiment
New Madrid
Loss of Steamers Near Genesses River
Rocuestep May 18 report a water logged and deserted schooner named Sarah Bond with lumber aboard lying one mile east of Genesses River. crew abandoned her amid rough conditions and unclear salvage prospects.
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Rocuestep
Sarah Bond
Genesses River
Turbulent Haiti Crisis Report From Port au Prince
Dispatches describe Salnave seizing power in Port au Prince with threats and violence. Americans seek refuge at the American Consulate as stores are looted and foreign consuls witness turmoil. Diplomatic ships move for aid while rebels gain ground in the countryside.
Propeller Gone Ashore During Severe Storm
A vessel named Oneid had to be scuttled near Saxovsky to avoid crashing on the ice after a compass defect during a severe northeast gale. No lives were lost, and salvage with a steam pump may be possible. The storm has caused damage to local fishing interests.
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Saxovsky
Meroe
Fenian Contention Reported at Court House Meeting
A May 15 Fenian convention narrative describes General Neil and Brotherhood members delivering an address at a large gathering in the Court House. Reports note a vivid account of the Brotherhood’s affairs and a substantial attendance with considerable feeding and decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil, Bethees
Brotherhood
Delice
Derby Building and Timber Company Fire Destroys Derby Property
A large fire Sunday destroyed the Derby Building and timber company structures at Derby and their lumber yards. Losses run from 50,000 to 70,000 with insurance around 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroceroni
Conn
Derby Building and Timber Company
Derby
Arraigned Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty in Brower Case
Josiah L. Pike appeared in Exeren New York on May 15 and pleaded guilty to the murders of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brower. The arraignment concluded with a guilty plea to the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeren
N. Y
Josiah L. Pike
Thomas Brower
Fire Destroys Oswego Railroad Machine Shop
A blaze swept the Oswego & Syracuse Railroad machine shop in Oswego New York on May 18 causing extensive damage to equipment and facilities. Firefighters battled the flames for hours but the structure suffered heavy losses with repairs uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego, N. Y
Oswego & Syracuse Railroad
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Telegraph
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Convention
South American News
President Salnave
Cape Haytien
Port au-Prince
Chief Justice Chase and
the Democracy
Johnson
Olfax
Sallers
York
Chief Justice
Democracy
Prench
Tosa
Oerarch
Yakuhowi
U.S
Yeddo
Yokoho
Hingo
Kiota
Yokohama
Trecop
Pycoon
Honolulu
State Board of Finance
Havawa
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