Foreign and Domestic News Roundup
The article reports on Catholic and political tensions in Europe led by the Madrid archbishop, a new arbitration appointment under the Washington treaty, recent German and Austrian moves, unrest in Rome and Spain, and a Rome riot. It also covers demobilizations, a hurricane in the Caribbean, a rail crash near Boston, naval and financial notes in the United States, and the U.S. president’s travel and cabinet plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Great Britain
United States
Luigi Corti
Washington
Dollinger
Germany
Heidelburg
Bavarne
Pressia
Austria
Switzerland
Munich
Salisbury
London
Prussia
Italy
Coblentz
Mount Denis Tunnnel
Prince Bismark
Empire
Russiemn
Gortechakoff
Czar
Evangelical Alliance
Russia
London Dispatch
Zanzibar
Living ‘Joné
Bien
France
Bath
Rome
Tognetti
Pabad Misrenss-Sork
Salapis
Vienna
Kingston
Jamaica
Dufaure
Gasteixi
League
Garibaldi
Caprera
Papal Guard
Abe
San Domingo
Cabral
Los Matos
Beez
Baez
Assia
Naniasket
Samana
Island of
Thiers
Sir Alexander Cockburn
Board of Arbitration
Geneva
Republican NY fixes Syracuse convention date for state nom
The Republican State Committee of New York plans a convention in Syracuse on September 27 to nominate candidates for state offices. Illinois Congressman B C Cook resigns his seat. a special election is set for November 7 to fill the vacancy. Wisconsin GOP nominates Washburne for governor and Pettit for lieutenant governor. Senator Clayton arrives in Little Rock and is arrested by the U S Marshal on an Enforcement Act violation. bonds posted for October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee of
New York
Syracuse
B. C. Cook
Congress
Illinois
Wheeling
West Virginia
Madison
C. C. Washburne
Milton H. Pettit
Clayton
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Arkansas
George Edwards
Repator
Tammany Charges Stretched By Auditing Board Critique
A Democratic politician John Foley targets Mayor Hall over Tammany exposes. He pins responsibility on an ad interim Auditing Board led by Hall Tweed and Connolly, cites $6 812 541 37 in traceable items, and argues the public misuses funds due to lax auditing. The piece warns more revelations may follow and critiques the old and new boards alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll & Co
Twelfth and Ninteenth Wards Citizens's Association
Mayor Hall
John Foley
Foley
Hall
Board of Supervisors
Mesars
Hall, Tweed and
Connolly
Auditin Board
New York
Demands for Public Funds Expose 19th Century Corruption
The article describes investigations into six million three hundred thousand dollars in county expenditures during 1868 and 1869. It accuses a Tammany-led board of approving fraudulent claims, some in nonexistent names, and asserts political accountability between Republicans and Democrats amid calls for national judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Vanderbilt
New York City
Board of Supervisorn
Pt Natibaahaans
Bu Foley
Ictal
Comptroller
Thia Board
Chicago
Wisconsin Democracy nominating theft in Doolittle drama
The Illinois Democracy laments a late Illinois nominating convention that allowed Wisconsin to nominate James R. Doolittle for Wisconsin Governor and debate the theft of candidates. The piece mockingly praises Doolittle for demagoguery while denouncing Democratic schemes and residency questions in Chicago.
Peach Jam Method From Western Rural
The article describes a simple peach jam method: pare and halve fruit, remove stones, layer peaches with sugar in a pan in alternating layers, using three fourths of a pound of sugar per pound of fruit. Let stand two to three hours, then pat into a preserving kettle and stew, skimming to prevent burning, with no water, to preserve flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
A Friend in Need and a Coin of Jest
An acquaintance muses on the proverb about a friend in need and laughs at the idea. He notes a friend in need who frequently borrows money from him. An erratum in the Chicago Tribune corrects a misprint, changing "letter pup" to "letter press."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Pup
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George Burt, Jr
News OF the
Revere
Boston
Portland Lightning Express
Lynn
Salem
B Chattnck
San F
Mise Fowter
Wm. H. Em
Providence
W. Bancro
Beverly
8. R. Mason
Eee
J. B. Milles
Mary May
Crowley
Ind
Times
Erie Mail
Weatpool Station
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Reuben Winslow
R. 0. Brown
Lockhaven
E. W. Hymen
Williamsport
jThos, Gannon
Dunkirk
Jas. W. Ward
Bellefonte
William Kellinger
Altoona
A. M. Atwater
Reuben Hiller
James Shaffer
Charleston
B. C
Medical Society
Packer
Ocean Wave
Point Clear
Mobile
Ala
Fantern
California
Treasury Department
Fish
Geneva Commission
State Department
Mireedy
Tatea
T Fe
Tribunal
Arottes
Spreoh
Hamilton Fisn
Hudson River
Troy
Hudson Evening Register
Rondout
Java
Liverpool
Mints
Minta
Portsmouth
Quebec
Sowie Eens
Scoeveencees
Ussues Intereet
Nuerect
Babars Aaeigge
Eavin
Aicanas
Aamy Department
SEC
Charles Scribner
Lucerne
Davenport
Con
Navy Department
St. John
N B
Greenland
Po Jaris
Jno
J. Knapp
Michigan
Post Office Department
Indiana
Redfield
Frank Welch
Nebraska
Weat Point
Francis C. Howard
R. B. Caldwell
Shields
Carver Stickney
Cleveland
Long Branch
Mere Tammany
Mr. Doolittle
Wisconsin
James R. Doolittle
Doolittle
Democratic Party
Democracy of
United States Senate
Chicago Post
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