Arbitration Board at Geneva Reports Mixed Movements
News of the Week summarizes the Alabama Claims tribunal in Geneva with all members present and notes on the Vatican anniversary in Rome, the Chinese Emperor’s marriage, and potential adjournment risks. It also covers German indemnity payments, troop evacuations, and expected arbitration progress.
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Tribunal For the Arbitration of
Geneva
Count Scropis
Kinigs
Italy
Charlés Francis Adams
United States
Alexander Cockburn
Great Britain
Jacob Staempfi
Baron Deltajube
Brazil
Rome
Vatican
China
Madrid
Tarragona
Biscay
Galicia
Valmareda
Cuba
Cardinal Antonelli
Himida
Sekisha
Board of Arbitration
Marine
Haute Marne
Germany
Phebe Gampbell
Toronto
Canada
Coyle
Matamoras
Henee
Trevino
Quirgo
Monterey
Neuyo Leon
Mexico
Juarez
Large New York Market Roundup and Disasters Reported
A Washington dispatch notes new Homestead and Mining regulations to be issued soon. A West Conshohocken furnace collapse buries fourteen, five killed. The McDonald steam tug explosion at McGregor Iowa leaves many dead or missing. Boston hosts the International Peace Jubilee opening with grand performances. Oats corner in Chicago collapses and immigrants rise to 1,142,051 by June 18. Indian tensions in Texas prompt troop mobilization. A pastor in Cincinnati is assaulted over a kiss. Chicago elevators report grain stocks totaling over 7 million bushels. Police report arson and arson-related arrests follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
General Land Office
New Furnace
West Conshockton
James Kelly
Nathan Morrissey
John Dunn
Freeman-Powers
J. J.ramsey
Associated’ Press
Gaston
General Banks
Gilmore
Rienzi
Danageus
Bendel
Isom PatysQng
Zerrahn
Rossini
Madame Rudelsdorff
United States Marine Band
Strauss
Danube
Wasz
Chicago
Texas
Huntsville
Satante
Big Tree
J. J. Thompson
Christie Methodist Episcopal Chapel
Cincinnati
Leavenworth
Kan
Paxton
Tit
Lafayette, Bloomington & Mississippi
New York City
Post Office Department
Congress
Geneva
Ohio Brush
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Huff
Cooper Shop
George Gill
Brush
Fire Rips Chicago Saloon. Two Firemen Die
A four story brick building on the South Side of Chicago was destroyed by fire during the night of the 21st. The blaze started in a saloon and two firemen were burned to death. Two others were badly burned, one possibly beyond recovery. The flames were fed by an exploding whisky barrel.
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Chicago
South Ride
Numerous 1869 news notes from national events and local items
Tennie C. Clafin elected Colonel of the 87th New York Regiment with 193 votes to 50. Governor Palmer pardons James Caredy, awaiting arrest for a murder link. National Sengerfest in St Louis nets about 13000. Cleveland chosen for next gathering. Ex-President Johnson gets 4000 refund. Grant similarly. Sons of Temperance meet in Chicago with 92341 members. Vice President Colfax welcomed home at South Bend. Bond in Cincinnati case sits on 5000 bail. Post Office appoints Pilkerton and Pappo as Special Agents. President in Washington then Long Branch. W. Clark named Postmaster at Galveston. 50000 attend Peace Jubilee in Boston. Franco-Garde Republaine visit. Confederate dead reinterred at Hollywood Richmond. Jubilee attendance and Austria focus. Admission to Jubilee cut to 2 dollars and 8 1/3.
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Tennie C. Clafin
87Th New York Regiment
Palmer
Illnois
James Canedy
Sharon Tyndale
St. Louis
Cleveland
Johnson
Grant
National Division of the Sons of Temperance
Chicago
Colfax
South Bend
Ind
Bond
Thompson
Cincinnati
Post Office Department
L. L. Pilkerton
Lexington
John H. Pappo
Richmond
Washington
Long Branch
W. Clark
Galveston
Texas
McKee
Boston
Garde Republicaine
Paris
Gettysburg
Hollywood Cemetery
Austria
Democratic National Convention Plans and State Endorsements
The Local Committee of Arrangements in Baltimore chose Ford's Opera House for the Democratic National Convention. Minnesota folds to Cincinnati platform urging delegates to back its nominees. New Hampshire and Maine conventions back Cincinnati. New Jersey Liberal Republicans endorse Cincinnati slate and seek cross-party cooperation. A New York revenue reform conference supports Greeley. delegates split between Greeley and anti Greeley factions. Nebraska Democratic State Convention noted.
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Baltimore
Ford
Opera House
Minnesota
St. Paul
Cincinnati
United States
New Hampshire House of Representates
United States Beaster
Patterson
J. W. Patterson
Henry Bingham
Bainbridge Wadleigh
Wadleigh
Maine
Bangor
C. P. Kimball
Portland
Maryland
Texas
New Jersey
Fifth Avenue
New York
Schurz
Trumbull
General Cox
Ohio
B. H. Hill
J. C. Hillyer
Georgia
J. A. Bromley
Hartford
Horace Whiterot
Chicago
Randolph
J. B. Grinnell
Iowa
Edward Atkinson
Massachusetts
David A. Wells
Wm. Cullen “Bryant
Mr. Waterson
Louisville Courier- Journal
Hiram Barney
Senator Rice
Arkansas
Wm. M. Grosvenor
Theodore Tilton
The
Golden Age
Governor Walker
Virginia
Stockton
Messrs. Trumbull
Greeley
Nebraska
Cincinnati Platform Moves in Democratic Conventions
Delegates at several state Democratic conventions endorse the Cincinnati platform with instructions for Baltimore. Groesbeck and Olmstead chosen at a New York meeting. resolutions condemn Grant and Greeley as unsuitable. Kentucky and Nebraska align for Greeley Brown. Arkansas caucus opposes state tickets. An old Philadelphia will tale follows two nephews, revealing a hidden fortune after years of poverty.
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Tion Metal Lincoln
Baltimore
Cincinnatti
Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
Kentucky
Frankfort
Greeley
Brown
W. C. Bryant
William 8. Groesbeck
Ohio
Frederick Law Olmstead
New York
Horace Greeley
General Grant
Nebraska
Cincinnati
Alabama
Little Rock
Democracy of Arkansas
Philadelphia
Louisville
Perry Davis Pain Killer and Dr Walker successors in 19th century ads
An 1870s advertisement section extols Perry Davis Pain Killer praising worldwide fame cures many ailments. Dr Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters receive professional endorsement. A misc note lauds Elmwood collars and Barnett’s Cologne as premium 19th century wares.
Gettysburg Spring Water Promoted as Wonder Cure
An article describes a spring near Gettysburg bottled as Katalysine Water. It claims to aid various ailments from indigestion to rheumatism and neuralgia, asserts global distribution, and notes wide newspaper and medical interest. 4 million visitors said to have sampled the water.
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Gettysburg
Johnsons Anodyne Liniment Ad Says It Is Essential
The advertisement claims Johnsons Anodyne Liniment is extremely valuable for all professions and occasions. It states no family or individual should be without it, covering aches sprains cuts bruises coughs and colds.
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Johnson
Merchant’s Gargling Oil Gains Popular Favor
The N S Independent notes that the merchant’s Gargling Oil is a highly valuable remedy and a trusted ointment for all residents, claiming no other proprietary medicine in the United States holds greater public goodwill.
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N. S
Elastic Truss Company Offers Cures and Circulars
Farmers and Horae Men inquire about Eridan's Cavalry Condition Powders and we report many users with gratifying results. RupPrurE can be cured without suffering. Elastic Trusses are superior to all others. Before buying Metal Trusses or Supporters, request a descriptive circular from the Elastic Truss Co. 683 Broadway New York.
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Horae
Eridan
Elastic Truss Co
Broadway
N. Y
Govey's Lady's Book July Issue Marks 85th Volume Milestone
The July issue signals the eighty fifth volume and forty third year of Govey's Lady's Book. Publisher TL. A. Gopey of Philadelphia extols the magazine’s enduring popularity among American women and promises continued bright, high quality content despite its long history.
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Govey
America
TL. A. Gopey
Philadelphia
Remarkable Beauty and Health Elixirs Promoted
An 19th century advertisement extols Hacan’s Maenda Bar for enhancing female beauty with clear, rose-tinted complexions. It claims rapid transformation, praising Cristaporo’s Extract and Fana’s Instant Relief as miraculous cures for aches and pains, plus Bret’s Liver Invigorator as a stomach and liver tonic. warns about imitations.
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Rome
Hacan
America
Genoa
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Bret Inp
San- Yord
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Baden
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