Demagogues and patriotism cited in varied 1866 views
Canadian skepticism toward Fenian invasion rumors. Colonel Shepherd criticizes Judge Kelley’s speech as patriotic but contested. Eckert confirms Booth’s diary status. Indiana and Washington election chatter. race and registration notes. regional finance debate. a crime report from New Albany. tax ruling on National Bank stocks in Floyd County.
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Liberal amendment passes to seat rural voters in Commons
May 30 in Commons a reform bill amendment set a minimum population of one thousand for a seat. The division gave Liberals a narrow victory by a 121 vote majority. Reports from Berlin and London note various constitutional and financial matters, including new German federation constitution readings and a Fenian acquittal, with market data showing bullion gains and stock firmness.
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Receptions for New Minister of Portugal and Revenue Update
On May 31, 1900, Miguel Martin Dantas was received as Portugal's minister. Internal revenue receipts reached about 1 million dollars with a monthly increase over April by more than 2.5 million. Freedmen Bureau reports from Georgia, Virginia, and South Carolina note improved labor conditions and credit aid preventing starvation deaths. The Land Office directed surveys for Montana, with the Surveyor General in Helens Edgerton county and Plattemouth Nebraska office in Plattsmouth to implement the public land system.
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City council passes cow limit ordinance in St Louis
St Louis city council approves ordinance prohibiting more than two cows per person within city limits. Aimed at removing dairies to the countryside, it seeks to improve sanitary conditions. A Cairo dispatch notes Mobile and Ohio Railroad extension toward Kentucky opposite Cairo, with works soon to be completed and Ohio River bridging contemplated.
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Sinking of a Steamer Sigel Off Nashville May Thirty One
The steamer Sigel sank with sixty hogsheads of tobacco and thirteen hundred fifty eight bushels of corn aboard. Tobacco shipments included Bell Haynes & Co and Wilson & Young of New Orleans and Hutchinson Grantin of Clarksville, among others. The corn was for Nashville parties. The steamer A Baker recovered most cargo. one hogshead and some corn were lost or damaged. the wreck can be raised as water falls.
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Convention votes to remove testimony disability for Negroes
Annapolis reports that in the State Constitutional Convention a 60 to 40 vote decided the question of removing the existing disability preventing Negroes from testifying in state courts. The convention and the new Constitution should include provisions removing such disability.
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Congressional Excursion Party Arrives for May Event
A congressional excursion party arrives tonight for a May 31 event. Included are Assistant Secretary Cler, Senator Cameon, and several core members of Congress among the delegation.
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Steamer Old Colony Breaks Machinery Off Newport
Friday May 31 Newport reports the steamer Old Colony bound for New York broke her machinery causing a brief passenger panic. No injuries occurred as the vessel was towed back by the Macegerie, which found her in a helpless condition.
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Reports of General Pepe and Colonel Sheperd on Mobile Riots
Reports from Mobile detail General Pope accusing the mayor and police of dereliction and vowing no further riots while his successors serve. Colonel Sheperd corroborates Judge Kelley’s speech as dignified and not provoking disturbance. The Herald notes Imperial prisoners released by General Diaz and the Ontario Fenians leader O’Neil traveling Canada. The piece also covers Canadian political reorganizations and Maryland constitutional debates on slavery compensation.
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Insurrection Dangers and Cannibal Attack Reported
The piece notes opposition to suppression methods by force of arms as in France, predicts troubled work, and mentions the Ocean Valley crew attacked by cannibals on North Andaman Island with fears of massacre. A relief steamer is sent to rescue survivors. Also mentions Southern relief commissioners acknowledging $31,964 gold from Colorado and a storeship sailing with 29,000 bushels of corn to Charleston Savannah and Mobile. A Brooklyn death by own action is reported.
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Deception of Foreign Minister and Steamship News from Japan
San Francisco reports from Yokohama on April 23 state foreign ministers were cordially received by Japan with ports opened at Osaka Yedo and Negata. Euro settlement in commercial intercourse deemed unimportant. Yokohama works proposal favored. The Seminole sailed to New York with 14 000 barrels of flour. The Emerald Baring cleared for Liverpool. Flour firm sales noted at 60 7. Wheat prices at 170 2 outside figures for choice. Legal tenders 64.
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Appointment of Negro Policemen in New Orleans
From New Orleans comes news that Heath appointed two negro policemen today. Havana advices report Captain General Morgans ordered the Sons tarreat to quit the island within eight days. The sugar and molasses steamer Mackenza was destroyed by fire on the 26th. The French steamer Savannah arrived from Vera Cruz confirming Maximilian’s surrender. Vera Cruz awaits official notification to surrender the city.
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Suppression of National Republican Edition by Army Command
Yesterday the National Republican paper in this city was suppressed by military commandant order. A guard was placed on the office and publication prohibited until proof sheets are submitted. The suppression cites May 19 general order prohibiting incendiary language and riots. The article urged freedmen on how to use firearms.
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Call for a Republican Convention and manhood suffrage push
The Baltimore Republican State Committee issues a call for a Border State Convention to be held September in Baltimore. Delaware West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and Missouri are invited to send delegates regardless of race or color to urge Congress to pass the Sumner Wilson Bill or similar legislation advancing manhood suffrage.
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Murderer Convicted in First Degree in New Market Killing
Bridget Dergen convicted of murder in the first degree for slaying Mrs. Cornell in New Market. Eleven day trial concluded Friday in New Brunswick with the verdict.
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Pratt Trial Ends Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict
The May 31 report from Witaixcron notes Joseph M. Pratt was tried for the April murder of J. Perseysmith. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Excursion and forger case amid May events
Attorney General C. Brewster and Secretary of State Jordan led an excursion party from Philadelphia to the West on May 31. A Brooklyn man, Lorenzo B. Shepherd, suspected in multiple forgeries, faced arrest on May 21. A Boston fire at the Bisbee & Watson planing mill on Causeway Street caused losses estimated between 34,000 and 35,000, insured, while an Omaha senatorial excursion arrived that afternoon and planned departures. Cincinnati market notes report dull commodities with assorted prices across flour, wheat, corn, oats, cotton, whisky, pork, and bacon, alongside steady oils and rich receipts and shipments for the period.
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New York Market Summary May 31 Cotton and Wheat Prices
Market report from New York shows active cotton with 1 800 bales at 27 cts. Flour soft and heavy with 20 30 c lower and 340 superfine sold. Caloric heavy barrels at 14 dollars. Wheat dull with 7 500 bushels white California at 8 310 dollars for 7 500 bushels. Corn steady with 8 800 bushels mixed Western sold. Rice firm, Coffee firm, Sugar steady. Pork dull with various mess prices and beef quiet. Freight to Liverpool heavy with 7 1000 bushels peas at 2 d per steamer.
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Baltimore Market Update May 31 Quiet Yet Buyer Favorable
Prime breads and retail buyers push prime to choice 183 19e gold. Flour prices decline with water mills spring superfine at 310 85. Wheat dull with good and prime at 2 73 2 75. Corn mixed declines with white at 1113, yellow 1 16 1 18. Oats sold 80 90s per bushel. Sugar firm but refined scarce at 105, whisky bond unchanged.
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