Politician death and city offices noted in brief
Hon Arthur B Barrett mayor of St Louis died from overwork during the political canvass. General J O Smith appointed Chief Grain Inspector at Chicago. Wilbur F Storey on libel indictments heard in Chicago. Chicago city government reform approved by voters. Raleigh letter reports snow in North Carolina. Carl Schurz serenaded at St Louis before Europe. Boston to celebrate Battle of Bunker Hill centennial with $80,000 appropriation. Iowa Chicago banker Allen declared bankrupt. Marsh Harvester patent infringements spark litigation involving McCormicks and Polo Manufacturing Co.
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Arthur. B. Barrett
St. Louis
J. O. Smith
Galena
Beveridge
Chicago
W. H. Harper
Carl Schurz
Europe
Boston
Bunker Hill
Marsh Harvester
McCormicks
J. D. Easter & Co
Chas. W. Marsh
Polo Manufacturing Co
R. Wagner
H. Martin
G. Miller
H. Porter
G. Aldrich
Destad
Iowa
United States Circuit Court
Line
B. Fy. Allen
Keokuk
New York
J. 8. Polk
Des Moines
L.’ H. Bisbee
Bisbee
Cook ‘County National Bank of Chicago
John Mitchell
S. S
Etheridge
S. Etheridge
Bisbee Ig
Aller
Jury convicts Storey in libel case for $25,000 damages
The Rockford Miss Early case returns a guilty verdict against Wilbur F. Storey publisher of the Chicago Times for libel. A new trial motion is filed as usual. In Louisiana, Democrats violate Wheeler compromise by unseating four Republicans and seating Democrats, seizing control of the House and inflaming old conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Early
Rockford
Wilbur F. Storey
Chicago Times
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Crops Damaged Across South and West Despite Cautious Forecasts
The Chicago Journal notes early reports warn of severe damage to fruit berry and grain crops across the South and West while predicting eventual recovery. It cites routinely optimistic forecasts about future harvests and warns that such first reports are usually cautious. It also records Lyndonville Vermont reaching ten degrees below zero on Tuesday morning, April 20, with snow on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Its
Lyndonville
State avoided costly mischief by vigilant people
The article recalls how the people of the state prevented a major mischief, noting the estimate could have reached 8,000 but their vigilance kept costs low. The Twenty-ninth General Assembly is acknowledged, and the Bla te Journal remarks on the outcome.
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Blate Journal
Town Officers Elected Amidriots and Deaths Across Rivers
The town officers elected on the 6th include Ridott Supervisor H. Poffenberger and others such as G. Manus Clerk and J. T. Lease Collector. A separate report warns of armed Mexican bands aiding on the American side near the Rio Grande, urging Texans to brace for possible war. Also told is a New Orleans disaster as three Mississippi River steamers burned, with many lives lost and alleged cowardly rescue attempts by tug crews.
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Ridott
H. Poffenberger
G. Manus
Onno
J. T. Lease
Ulfert Poppen
Loran
G. S. Kleckner
Daniel O. Lamb
Wlliam
Labre
Henry Kulebyer
Jacob Hearst
O. D. ‘Younglove
Butkeye
Daniel Musser
Ywn
Henry Richart
A. Templeton
W. B. Hum
G. W. Hart
Rio Grande
Monterey
Mexico
el Imparcial
Texas
New Orleans
John Kyle
Charles Rodman
Kyle
Lizzie Taylor
Illinois Seeks Centennial Exposition Space Applications
The State Board of Illinois invites foreign and local exhibitors to apply for space in the Centennial Exposition Buildings. Applications must be sent to Gen. J. O. Smith, Secretary, Room 85, Washington Street, Chicago, with deadlines for space requests and plans outlined for the 1876 Philadelphia exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Graphic
Philadelphia
Henry Pettit
United States
Dolphus Torrey
Machinery Department
John 8. Albert
Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Burnet Landreth
Horticultural Department
Charles A. Miller
A. T. Gosnoun
Joan L. Dawrputy
State Board of Illinois
Gen. J. O. Smith
Washington Street
Chicago
Grasshopper ravages threaten crop failures in Kansas
Kansas reports widespread damage from grasshoppers endangering wheat corn clover and other crops. The invasion worsened in recent days with grasshoppers eating all vegetation in the area diminishing yields and prospecting for the harvest.
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Kansas
Thlruripr
Eaddorin
Savings Deposits East and West Analysis
The Safeguard examines why Eastern savings banks hold larger deposits than Western ones. It links older eastern markets, limited investment fields for moderate earners, higher Western mortgage rates, and reliance on eastern securities to Western banks. It notes deposit dynamics during hard and prosperous times and compares California banks relying on high local rates with traditional savings banking.
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Chicago City
Boston
West
East
San Francisco
California
The Harriet Lane and the Navy Use Controversy
The Washington Chronicle recalls the Harriet Lane, a former United States Navy yacht named for President James Buchanan's mother. It notes the vessel's use as a pleasure craft by Buchanan's aides and points to 19th century debates over government funding of such trips versus today’s press scrutiny of government expense.
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Washington Chronicle
United’ States Navy
Harriet Lane
James Buchanan
United States
Detective Press
Foreign News New Wales miners accept 5 percent wage cut
London April 24 South Wales colliery owners agree to reopen pits for miners at a 5 percent wage cut. Blackburn cotton operatives strike ends. Athens elections loom with 5,000 soldiers moved to Athens and war footing contemplated. St Petersburg reports Marquis de Caux killed in a duel. Viceroy Northbrook deposes the Gurkwar of Baroda and annuls his sovereignty.
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Great Britain
Lonpoon
South Wales
Blackburn
Greece
London
Athens
Russia
Londox
St. Petersburg
Marquis de Caux
Adelina Patti
Cacoerra
Lord Northbrook
India
Baroda
British India
Barada
P. T. Barnum Inaugurated Mayor Of Bridgeport Conn
Barnum takes office as Bridgeport mayor and delivers a speech urging self reliance and practical economy. He chides idle workers and advocates sharing modest labor, trimming extravagant expenditure, and patience during hard times. He cites crafts, shared crops, and steering from excessive luxury as paths to prosperity.
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Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Council
Mother Earth
Death of 8. R. Wells Phrenologist and author
Samuel R. Wells a well known professor of phrenology and author of several works on that subject died April 18 of typhoid fever He was born in West Hartford Conn in 1820 and educated a physician He early pursued phrenology and devoted his life to its study He married a sister of L N Fowler and was a partner of the Fowler brothers for many years He published the Phrenological Journal founded the Phrenological Institute and was an early advocate of vegetarianism and a temperance lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Wells
West Hartford
Conn
L. N. Fowler
Fowler Brothers
Wells
Phrenological Journal
Phrenological Institute
Evening Sky Guide Describes Jupiter and Orion
The article notes Jupiter as the brightest eastern object visible on clear evenings after eight, lingering near the same spot around 4 30 a m. It also describes Orion west of south as three bright stars in a straight line with four brighter stars, indicating a recognizable constellation despite the cold for stargazing.
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Orion
Freeport prospects for industry and growth
A reader urges Freeport to build on solid foundations and support home industries. The letter praises local mills, planing shops, and factories, envisions expansion in sugar beet, cheese, watch, glucose, corn starch, paper, linen, and linseed oil sectors, and commends The Journal for its reliable Republican voice.
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Freeport
Europe
Elgin
Jougnan
Anacger Gorcian paper backs Ballatin for Democrats
A Democratic sheet named Anacger Gorcian pledges support to Ballatin and appears open to Republican gains if the Mondios Independent Captain and Editor Giles align. The temperance cause is cited with hope for Monitor style vigor to sustain improvements and good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacger
Teaton
Ballatin
Mondios
Giles
Temperanes
Monitor
Wy & Newsy Sheet
W. B. Deka
Dangers of Nitro-Glycerine On River Explosion Experiment
The Dubuque Times reports on a dangerous nitro-glycerine demonstration aimed at raising bodies to the surface of the Mississippi. A handler, Mr Bra, uses a water bath, fuse, and tin tube. multiple charges explode along the riverbank, sending spray, steam, and uprooted earth. The account notes fearsome power and high risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Wis
John
Mr. Brawer
Mons. Brawer
Death of John Harper ends Harper & Bros era
John Harper senior member of the Harper & Brothers publishing firm of New York has died after a prolonged illness. The news notes his birthplace on Long Island in 1797 and marks him as the elder of the original Harper brothers, leaving Fletcher as the sole surviving member of the quartet.
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John Harper
Harper & Bros
New York
John
James
Fletcher
Publishin House
Harpers
Newton, L. I
New York Editor Reflects on Concord Celebration
A New York editor recalls a Boston Concord gathering on a cold day in the 19th century. He rode atop a coach with nothing to eat, endured speeches and poems as a brass band on a sinking platform played below. He contemplates wear as a future born of such occasions.
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New York
Boston
Concord
Mennonites Move From Russia to Manitoba Rail Route
Five thousand Mennonites travel pathway from Russia toward Manitoba under the Dominion’s charge. The Michigan Central Railroad and a government carrier discuss arrangements for their transport to Fort Garry. Governor Tilden of Albany suffered a serious horseback accident and remains confined to his home.
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Russia
Michigan Central Railroad
Dominion
Fort Gar
Manitoba
Tilden
Albany
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Raleigh
North Carolina
B. F. Allen
S.S. Etheridge
New Yori
Jamea Lafferty
Rockville
Allegheny County
Miéa van Nay
Mney
Maelf
Jaxesvirin
John Baxter
Paitapeaputa
Exon
Chicago and Pacific Railway
Detnort
Mich
Straits
John C. ‘Breckenridge
Louisville
Lexington
John O. Breckenridge
Cervantes
Don Quixote
Tequiem
Internal Revenue
St. Paw
Minn
United States Internal Revenue Bureau
Walter Mann
Merchants’ National Bank
Foreign News
P. T. Barnum
R. Wells
Vie ‘Peaepfort Joubabt
Ipor
Baileyville, Ut
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