Annual Convention Opens With Irish Liberty Appeals
The Annual Convention in Boston opened with delegates arriving amid rain and a near full hall. President Sullivan arrived to headlines and the session formed, approving rules, credentials, and committees. Sullivan contrasted the Land League with the National League, urging American civic unity and continued advocacy for Irish self-government. The evening session featured speeches by Messia, Sexton, and Redmond, with Mrs. Parnell, and Mr. McGannon elected president.
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Jession St Doston
Sullivan
Boston
John B. Reilly
Roger Walah
National League
James Mooney
Buffalo
Charles M. Glashen
Pennsylvania
M. G. Griffen
Iowa
Thomas Flatlay
Massachusetts
Mooney
Father Connatty
Rooney
New York
Geo. W. Bet
St. Louis
Pendergast
Chicago
Land League
Ireland
America
Republic
Fanéuil Hall
Emmett
O'Connell
Wendell Phillips
Messia
Sexton
Redmond
Parlament
Parnell
Committee On Permanent Organization
McGannon
Charles Ormond Reiley
Detroit
League
Arctic Cannibalism Tales Reach Public Eye
The Times reports Greely relief crews saw few bodies and suspected cannibalism while concealing the grim details. Officers and some sailors prepared remains, sparking debate aboard Bear and Thetis as sailors note bones and flesh loss. Lieutenant Greely confirms a harsh discipline and Henry’s suspected theft led to his shooting. survivors face furloughs and funding while inquiries proceed.
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Sprane
the Times
Greely
Octave Pavy
Henry
Dr. Pavy
Portsmouth
N. H
Kent
Scar Ik
Sa Greely
Chandler
Lincoln
Army
Boston
Waaurnctou
Cross
William H. Cross
Erie
Aef” Henry
American Bankers Open Annual Session In Sapatoca
About 200 delegates from across the country gathered in Putnam Hall as President Lyman Gage of Chicago opened the American Bankers Association annual session. He urged careful standards and urged Congress on currency, debt, and banking reforms while praising Clearing House actions during the Wall Street panic.
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Sapatoca
Putnam Hall
Lyman Gage
Chicago
Dr. Harper
Pennsylvania
Gage
Ale
Clearing House
Wallstreet
Clearme House Association
F. Haker
Association
George Maraland
Executive Council
American Bankers Association
Congress
Sinca
Congress of the United
United States
Wellington Duke Dies En Route to London Amid Storm
A dispatch from Brighton reports the Duke of Wellington died entering a train to London at age seventy seven. Lightning killed several others, including Earl Lauderdale, in last night’s storm. The Swedenborgian conference opened in Birmingham with American delegates Rev James Reed and Rev J H Hinkley welcomed. Li Hung Chang to be impeached over transferring Chinese merchant fleet to an American firm. The Faraday spliced the Mackay Bennett cable in Waterville Bay before heading to America. Cholera deaths reported in Marseille and other places. French Senate and Chamber of Deputies adopted constitutional revision measures.
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Lonxvox
Brighton
Duke of Wellington
London
Earl Lauderdale
Birmingham
James Reed
J. H. Hinkley
America
John Edis
New York
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
China
Tew
France
Faraday
Waterville Bay
Marseilles
Veusailles
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
Extra Session Opens as Virginia Assembly Speeds Up
The Virginia Legislature convened an extra session by two thirds demand of members. Governor Cameron issued a message noting constitutional obligation and urging swift action. The assembly adjourned to print the message and reconvene as plans proceed for measures deemed necessary by party majorities. Also reported are Michigan and Detroit Republican conventions with nominations for governor and other state offices.
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Virginia
Ricwatoxp
Cameron
Jly
General Assembly
Detroit
Mich
P. T. Vanzile
State Central Committee
Whitneys Opera House
Jay A. Hubbell
R. A. Alger
E. 8
Lacey
Committee On
A. Ater
Edward H. Butler
Marty A. Conant
Wm. C. Stevens
Moses Taggart
Herschel J. Gassi
Army of the Tennessee Banquet on Minnetonka Lake
Members of the Army of the Tennessee met at St Paul and toured Minnetonka before a formal banquet aboard the steamer Belle. General Sherman presided at the business meeting with Colonel L. M. Layton as secretary. A prolonged toast program featured governors Hubbard and Rusk, Major Warren, General Belknap, and other dignitaries, honoring the army, peace, and education amid a grand hall setting.
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St. Pael-G
le Paelr Moser
Part
Minn
Army of the Tennessee
Minnetonka Lake
Society
Sherman
L. M. Layton
Cincinnati
Park Hotel
United States
William Warren
L. F. Hubbard
Wisconsin
J. M. Rusk
Dar Country
Chattain
Firth
General Et Hamilton
Mgr. Capel
W. W. Belkpap
Henry A. Castle
Golden Northwest
Bishop Ireland
Ane of the Republic
J. P. Rea
Ignativn Donnelly
Alexander Ramsey
Loyal Volunteers
John Noble
Ang. Jacobson
The
Q. ¥. Tougey
Charles A Dana Invited to Preside at Butler Meeting
A New York mass meeting for General Butler’s supporters invites Charles A Dana to serve as chairman. Dana declines due to press of work, saying he cannot preside but will help privately. The notice reflects Democratic alignment and regional political activity in August 1854.
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Willam Dich
Chandler
Henry Bock
Hanover
Germany
Lincoln
Neb
Henry of Bock
Fifth
U.S. Cavalry
Cincinnati
Helms
Chicago
August LE
United States Service
Ress
Hstua
New York
Charles A. Dana
General Butler
Liberty Street
Setande
Butler
Turner
Thomas Jefferson
F. Post
Henry Monors
Robert Blaine
Gertturx
Overit
Brewalo
Gertlemen
Sours
UC. A. Dama
Smugglers battled by Mexican fort guards
In Matamoros Mex civil guards near the fortification fought five smugglers who railed the premises. After a gun battle of over forty shots the smugglers were driven to the river bank. One man named Garza was killed, two captured, and two escaped. Police found a camp with bags of goods and eight horses valued at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matamoras
Mex
Custom House
Baioed Garza
Bales
Business Failure In Gaxt Ont Aug 14
Gervin Heme a hardware grocer in this city suspends business with debts around 70000 and nominal assets of only a few hundred The immediate cause is mortgage pressure from a Glasgow firm against his mill and property Bank of Commerce is a creditor though not the major party Also two men drowned in a gold prospecting mishap near the X in Siteae area involving James Brocker George Dean and Johness Baguets.
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Gaxt
Ont
Gervin Heme
Haniwarl
Groceriea
Glasgow
Bank of Commerce
Portrarss
Jodisss Baguets
James Brocker
George Dean
X. Iin
Capeleed
Brock
Boe Jolt
Wort Kader
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P.O
Dunkirk
Farmer and Observer Publishing Co
East Second St
Evening Observer
Chautauqua Farmer
Great World
Onsebboek
Farmer and Observer Publishing Company
Telegraphic News
Cisa
Obseaver
Associated Press
Observer
Martin
Observer Osics
Denkirk
Grant Hendye
Fredonia
Duggan
Forestville
Foster
Westfeld
Maurice Loeb
Third Street
Beeness
FOX
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Busines
E. Blackham
N.Y
C.S. Stanley
M.D
James Irving
1+ Journal
Center Street
Looul Mall
F W. Arreft
Oradio
Deer St
Cer
A. Williams
Bradford
Tuunville
Old Mason
Orgale
Prof. Harkins
Dove Street
Til
Waantld
Murper
Januryj Apei
Scrimer’s Monthly
Cox M. Denkirk
Eaftle Street
Presbyterian Church Law
C. GB. Bradley
M.C. Tinker
Jamestown
True & Co
Augusta Maine
Frity Necker
Southeast
Lien OF
Newspal
Therie
Monroe Block
Telegraph
HE Land League
National Association
Mulcahy
Albany
Nowlan
Cummings
Strickland
Canada
Craston
Town
James Ward
Onteans
Henry Sauitesy Association
Gresly
Seratogs
Ace Sarsasnoan
Tha
Laneh
Pala
Ligten
Hadapian
Jared
Stenandemh Cothery al Abetty
Ste
Dune
Wellington
Welllington
Makses
Cholura
Michigan
Weourlemeorste
Jervensen City
Data
Margasduke
Albert J. Moorahone
Mchael K. Mctireth
Secretaar
Sta
Janes M. Seibest
Oho Walker
Robert McCulloch
Register of Lands
Supreme Court
Robert J. Hight
William Smith
Thease Parte
Smith
Dockstader
Kansas
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