Washington notes and appointments in July 6 issue
Washington dispatches report on Edward Shaw as candidate for Surveyor of the Port of Memphis with backing from Senator Hallis, plus Manning appoints Mrs Cross to a Treasury post. Also describes Cheyenne Indian tensions, pension examiner expirations, Willis Clark named Mobile customs collector, and Noyes declining Union Pacific post.
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Agricultural College
Washinetos
Convention of Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations
Agricultural Department
A. Knapp
Iowa
B. F. Blanchard
New Hampshire
D. S. Pares
Mississippi
Sanford
Missouri
Divinelle
California
Coleman
Lamar
BP Tess
the Provident
Frederick Gerber
Interitl Revenue
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Texas
Indian Territory
Endicott
Secretar Manning
Chenowith
Higgins
Lament
Memphis
Tenn
Edward Shaw
Lee
Hallis
Tennessee
Shaw
Marine[ospital Service
New Orleans
Pension Office
Willis G. Clark
Mobile
Ala
Manning
George W. Cross
Sergeant Cross
Greely
Commissioner of Agriculture
Robert A. Speer
Denver
Thomas A. Goodnight
Franklin
D. W. Ryan
Medford
Wis
A. B. Waller
Tuscarora
Neb
Edward T. Smith
South Haven
Mich
John O’ Donnell
Mitchell
Ind
John Pepper
Rough on Virginia The Opinion on State Bonds
English Bond holders’ counsel William L. Royall returned from London reporting firm opposition to compromising with Virginia on bond claims. He says only state concessions could foster any adjustment, while creditors and authorities alike risk losing credibility as Virginia’s defiant policy deepens the crisis.
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Ricusoxp
William L. Royall
Virginia
London
Council of Foreign
Mr. 1
Mr. Royall
England
Decree Reverts Chicago Property to Douglas Heirs
Judge Shepard issues a decree in Adele C Williams widow of Stephen A Douglas v University of Chicago. The suit seeks title to university land alleging trustees forfeited a trust causing foreclosures. Douglas deeded land to John C Burroughs with title to remain to the university, leading to reversion to Douglas heirs. university to convey within ten days.
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Curcaco
Shepard
Adele C. Williams
Stephen A. Douglas
University of Chicago
N. K. Fairbank
O. W. Barrett
John C. Burroughs
L. J. Boone
Jim
Universty
H. T. Steele
Destructive fires hit armory glassworks and cement yard
July 8 reports describe a sky rocket strike on the EF Remington armory in Slion causing a major blaze. Three buildings were destroyed with losses up to 10000 dollars, fully insured, and no major armory work interrupted. Belgian glassworks in Meadville burned, loss about 85000 dollars with 38000 insured, nearby grist mill damaged. Akron Cement Company warehouse at East Akron burned with 3000 barrels lost. value around 50000 dollars, insured 15000. Additional local notices include a mob-justice event in Galveston and General Grant remaining confined to his Mt. McGregor room, with several regional meetings noted.
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Remington Armory
Slion
Lelgian
Meadville
Akron
Destoyed
Roger
N. N
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EF. Remington & Sons
General Grant
Mt. McGrecon
N. Y
Neces
Rioting and injuries in Chicago strike violence
The Cleveland Rolling Mills and Union Screw Works faced a mob attack as about 5,000 strikers marched Case Avenue to the H. P. wall works. Fayette Brown, president of the Union Screw Works, was beaten and injured. police protection was lacking. The Chicago strike ended after talks with West Division Street Car Company officials, with limited violence and a plan to reinstate some discharged workers if investigations justify it.
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Cleverann
Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
Eighteenth Ward
Case Avenue
H. P. Wall Works
Chisholm Shovel Works
Union Screw Works
Fayette Brown
Brown
Cushing
Central Station
West Division Street Car Company
Jones
Railway
Lake
Cary Ranning
van Buren
Robey Street
Mani
Wil Tou
Chafee
Fous Dold
General Grants Book Preface Reveals Struggles and Health
The July New York excerpt outlines General Grant’s forthcoming memoir with a preface stressing humility and justice. Grant details injuries, financial strain, and reliance on editors and family as he prepares volumes. He notes omissions inevitable in a two volume work and credits his sons’ help while facing serious illness.
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New York
General Grant
God
Anticntion
Universal Serena
All Securities
Century Magasine
Arid Ig Company
F. D. Sdrant
Durvin
Methregor
N. Y
Floods devastate farms and railways near Neosha River
Reports from Pansons Kansas describe severe flood damage with the Neosha River five feet higher than record levels. Wheat crops in shock are ruined, livestock lost, and several houses and fences washed away. The town of Cammuni is cut off from the East. Missouri Pacific Railroad traffic is disrupted and will take days to resume.
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Pansons
Kan
Neosha
Efe
Cammuni
Poear
Mbsouri Pacife
Gunge
Parnellites Back Government in House of Commons
In the House of Commons Monday night the Parnellites supported the Government during the diplomatic service estimates debate. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff’s mission was questioned by Labouchere and others, with the government promising a discussion. The piece also notes Bismarck’s concern over the Brunswick throne dispute and calls for a universal federation of English speaking peoples, plus German bankers denouncing Prussian bonds.
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Lexpos
House of Commons
Parnetlites
Labouchere
Henry Drummond Wolf
Duke of Cumberland
Duchy of Brunswick
George Augustus Bentinck
Richard Asheton Cross
Home Secretary
Patt Afall
Sydney
Victoria
Cleveland
Washington
Bruits
Prussia
Bimarck
New Gaines
Polygamists Arrested In Utah Prosecutions
Two men, Robert Swain and Robert Morris, were arrested for unlawful cohabitation after Swain's wives testified they were his spouses and mothers of their children. Morris waived exam. both bonds set for grand jury. Salt Lake City Council reviewed the half mast flag incident at City Hall on Independence Day, exonerating the City Marshal but prompt in expressing dismay at the unrest.
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Salt Lake Cory
Utah
Irig
Robert Swain
Robert Morris
Swain
Morris
Quay Nominated For State Treasurer At Republican Convention
A July convention caucus of Matthew Stanley Quay supporters in Pennsylvania chaired by General Frank Reeder had 139 delegates present with over fifty absent. Quay’s nomination faced limited opposition as other candidates were reportedly not actively challenging. Louis Rieck’s transfer to the courts is noted amid ongoing party maneuvering.
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Hos. M
Quay
Treaurer
Harnsprine
Matthew Stanley Quay
Frank Reeder
Easton
Vest
Somgaton
W. B
Concentinay
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Second Street
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Washington Etreet
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Union Pacific Railroad
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Segault
Ohlo
Wuenirxa
W. Va
Amalemated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Bellaire
Reed
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Weilers
Olle
President Brows
Chicago
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Zie Bham
McFarland
John McCullough
Conner
St. James Hotel
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Tie
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