Financial measures and public debt in October 1880 report
The Comptroller of the Currency notes August September circulation changes totaling 702680 surrendered 030560 leaving a drop. National bank notes year to Oct 1 up 754713, legal tender deposits adjust. Public debt summary shows total debt 2115580442 cash in Treasury 199045200 with decreases since September and June 30 1890. Also land surveys by General Land Office detail acres surveyed and patents, plus immigration and other notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Presbyterian Alliance
Philadelphia
Justice Strong
Supreme Court of the United States
Henry Shaber
St. Paul
Minn
Jacob Rapp
Treasury
Jess
Williamson
Gene @ral Land Office
Saya
Doxixa
New York
Pitts & Oranage
Bay City
Mich
United States Mint
Brooklyn Registration Growth and Cross-Party Meeting Notes
The report lists Brooklyn's 1870 registration at 45,281 on the 28th, compares it with 26,548 on the first day in 1870, and notes party activities across New York and national events. It mentions ex-Conzmonist Albrigat’s death, Saratoga convention rewiring the State Central Committee, nominations for the Court of Appeals, Greenback and Republican actions, Farragut statue dedication, Greenback conventions in New Hampshire and Columbia, and various congressional nominations, with political figures like Grant, Conkling, Brown, and Tipton appearing amid campaign details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Canonzismman Albrigat
Mauch Chunk
New York Democracy
Saratoga
State Central Committee
Rapello
Dudge
Court of Appeals
Louisiana State Greenback Executive Committee
Ash
Sherman
Grewenan Grant
Warren’ Co
Sonator Conkling
Grant
Republican National Committee
DG Cox
Henry Coamorreain
Congress
Michigan
Winnip Reim
Admiral Farragut
Farragut Square
Washington
Tim
New Hampshire
Manchester
Warren.g. Brown
Richard ‘Powers
Greenback
Arkansas
Thomas ‘Boles
Republiady
Bixteenth
New York
Alexander Gregory
Greenbacks
Pennsylvania
A. G.? Curtin
Tee Cee
Tim South Carolinas
Columbia
L. WT. Blate
Arths Raguest
Cardinal McCloskey
Papahaos
Hasallon
Michael Corrigan
Newark
N. J
Jace
Supreme Court
Nebraska
SEN Uie
Sceston
Thomas Tipton
Wisconsin
George Codfrey
Greenbeck
South
Minots-Gdmesidoim
Farnsworth
Multilayer World News Flashes From 19th Century Dispatches
A collapse of reports from coal mines near Herme Prussia leaves eleven dead and eleven injured. Ireland faces parliamentary convocation in November amid Irish affairs. Turkey’s Dulcigne recall demanded by Powers, and a Galway murder case linked to Lord Mountmorris. Afghan rising fears grow as British army strains appear. Rome unveils Italia ironclad with three foot armor in presence of King Humbert. Robbery murder hits the Russian Consul’s wife in Van. Deposed Yakoob Khan supporters plot attacks against Britain to restore his rule. Italian Parliament resignations spark revolutionary rumors. Chihuahua offers bounty for Apache Chief Victoria. Melbourne Exposition opens. Britain offers reward for Mountmore’s killers. Francos tells England to drop coercion toward Turkey. Havana reports yellow fever and smallpox deaths. Spain moves to curb priests politics and dismiss mayors with Carlist ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herme
Prussia
London
Ireland
Buri
Powéra
Riza Pasha
Dulcigne
Gannon
Galway
Lord Mountmorris
Afghanistan
Rome
Humbert
Italia
Van
Armenia
Yakoob Khan
Farrah
Lord Mountmore
Iris
Francos
England
Turkey
Havana
Luis Marenco
Cuba
Various 19th Century News Bits Across Nation and World
A mix of brief items: Robnison Lonn & Co fails at 14 Chambers New York. Andrew McCaw named Republican congressional nominee for Sixth Tennessee. Thomas H. Herndon Democratic nominee for First Alabama. Virginia population 1,609,885 per census. Vienna newspapers publish Constitutional party manifesto. US postal stats show 104 free delivery offices and 3,698 carriers handling 932,121,843 pieces. Burns statue unveiling in Central Park with Curtis speech. New York Grand Jury indicts Jerome Jr and associates for grand larceny and receiving stolen goods. July loss of $87,500 in securities case. Kutper sentenced to eight years. Presbyterian Council adjourns in Philadelphia. Philadelphia murder conviction of Dr Goszszow?. Russian editors warned against constitutional talk. Chicago baseball champions crowned with final standings. armed men rescue contraband goods in Dalton Georgia. Washington Department investigates how to capture midland offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robnison, Lonn & Co
Chambers Street
New York
Andrew McCaw
Congress
Bixth_Tennassee
Thomas H. Herndon
Alabama
Virginia
ISO
Vienna
Constitutional Party
United States
Bhenman Iie
Washington
White House
Robert Burns
Central Park
George William Curtis
Auld Lang Sync
Lawrence R. Jerome, Jr
Batchell
McGibbon
Wail Street
Brookway
Kutper
Bas Re
Providérice
Tax Poin-Presbyterian Council
Philadelphia
Gosnsza
St. Petersburg
Russia
entOrer
Chichgol
Tiae
Chicago
Providence
Cleveland
Troy
Worcester
Boston
Buffalo
Dalton
Georgia
Disaster at Naina Tal Described in Himalayan Flood
An Evening Post dispatch recounts the sudden destruction of Naina Tal in Bengal following heavy rains. A twenty five inch rainfall in forty hours swelled the lake and river, triggering a massive land surge that buried the hotel and rescuers. Dozens of locals and visitors perished as the snows and tremors of the region were noted, with some hint of volcanic activity or seismic influence contributing to the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naifa Tal
Angushmen
Naina Tal
Naina ‘Tal
Bengal
Franconia
Iaat
Italian
Switzerland
Rhone
Briel
Valais
Naiin Tal
Hermispherea
N. FY
Heroic Rescue From Gas Shaft Near Dearborn and South Water
In the early hours of last evening a dramatic rescue occurred at a gas shaft near Dearborn Street between South Water and the river. Firemen of Engine Company No. 18 descended the sixty foot shaft to save Alexander Gow and his son James William Gow from asphyxiation caused by trapped gas. after tense moments and failed attempts, Lt. Thomas Pumphry led a successful rescue using a rope and lamp light, bringing both men to the surface amidst a cheering crowd and grief-stricken family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tox
Dearborn
South Water Streom
Engine Company No. 18
Dearborn Street
South
Alexander Gow
No-t
James William Gow
Shay
Olympic
Thomas Pumphry
Pany
Seth
Esr
Satea
Etroet
Nazis Has
Onte Aos
Illinois Civil and Criminal News Tangle in 1870s Dispatch
A sprawling Illinois update reports a burglary in Danville and multiple murders, robberies, and assaults. It covers Chicago incidents including a fatal railway accident, a deadly street shooting, and a prison escape aftermath. Looming topics include county population, court elections, and widespread fires and accidents through McLean and Vermillion counties.
Various Oddities and World News From The Era
A scattered column notes a Maine couple’s nest egg yielding 998.96 per child, French coins and private ownership, a Boston Deaf-Mutes Convention disruption, Louvre shoplifting losses, a Paris eccentric’s suicide after coffin fittings, Niagara Falls mentions, and remarks on American swearing and charity bequests. Also reports a Thibet Dalai Lama candidate, a Hartford election boot-black bet, and Chinese milk practices with a story of a Frenchman’s cow and a Chinaman punished by milk theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swing
Chicago
St. Paul
Rhodes
Royal Free Hospital
London
National Lifeboat Institution
Daly ¥-Lama
Dalye-Lama
Dzon-Epa
Thibat
Hartford
Orphan Asylum
China
A Happy Wedding and How It Was Drought About
A Lexington correspondent reports a notable city wedding at Hill Street Methodist Church. A Providence man arrived with copies of newspapers and New York papers, eliciting curiosity and attention as the wedding unfold. The bride Miss Fannie Brown was linked with Mr Brace, sparking public interest among society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Lexington
Cincinnati Enquirer
Providence
R. I
New York
Fannie Brown
Bretg
Mr. Brace
Daily Press
Presidential wife getting in Kentucky linked to Elmwood case
An 1880s newspaper item details a complex courtship ad scandal involving Ernest Elmwood and Daniel Bruce Jr. with allegations of marriage plots, publicity, and a church wedding. Readers follow ads, rumors, and a possible identity tie between the two men as the case stirs local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fong Ledy
Ernes
Elmwood
Gastamas
cn _ady
Ernest
Daniel Brung
Ernest Elmwood
Ajot
Mr. Bruce
Ign
Providence
R. I
Daniel Bruce, Jr
Kentucky
American Girl Who Married a Mexican General
Description of Gen Trevino's house in Monterey with spacious courtyard, separate servants' quarters, and secured front door. Details of events marking the wedding era include a ball at the Casino, civil marriage, and lavish festivities with bands, lights, and a large attendance. Also notes a Maine cross-eyed man chalking a train car and a district superintendent in India capturing a cobra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Cavalry
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Casino of
Monterey
Trevino
Francisco Sada
Don Ignacio Galindo
Melchos Villareal
el Teatro del Progreso
Lola Marquin
Tadiés
Afonterey Cor
San Antonio Express
Lewiston
Maine Central
Auburn
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Henry Republican
Geo
Intereeting Sia
John F. Woodbury
Dudleyeets Chase
Wiliam Gastgn
Thirlow
John Vsni
Massachusetts
William A. Russell
J. N. Buffum
Francis R. Gilbert
Jopan Hrron
Tom
Zachary Taylor
Hinahaw
John Kujuwa
Nanowsss Rozimaxy
George Ryad
Thors
Dodson
Haviya
Cook
Cullom
General Assembly
Charles Turner
Danville
Michigan City
Ind
Springfield
Fourteenth
Monroe Streets
William White
Joseph Morris
Galena
Louisa Reisner
John Winger
Peter Swanson
Winger
Swanson
John Farlay
Heaman Heiger
Cairo
Lenzburg
Belleville
Marysville
Vermillion County
McLean County
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
McGregors
Decatur
Qartee
Danvers
Cairé
Manfred Hall
Parle
O. Brown
Andy Goings
Hall
Goings
Rey
Genie
Hertook
Burlington
Hawkeye
Geearrn
Middletown
Savi Bank
Pt Pg
Joggernsut
France
Louvre
Paris
Niagara Falls
Knapp
Utica
Polike
Gix’Daaiah
India
Dennys
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