Election returns show Republican gains in several states
The Nov 9 1886 report notes returns from the Nov 6 elections indicate a Republican majority in Congress likely, with gains in Massachusetts, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and other states. Maryland is listed as carried by the rebels, while New York and other rural areas affect the national balance, reflecting discontent with the President's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Massachusetts
Wiinois
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Minnesota
Kanang
New Jersey
Kanangs
Johnson
Wlio
London Tun closes as 5-twanites and bonds buoy delayed news
The 5-twanites are reported halted in London on the Tun at 68 1-2. The article notes Thanksgiving proclamations by Governor Qurtin of Pennsylvania and Minnesota, a retrial and hanging date for John Slevin, Fenian uprisings suspected, and a mix of war, treasury bonds, and political shifts across the Atlantic.
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London
Qurtin
Penneylvania
Haa
Minnesota
John Slevin
Peninn
Crnatts
Atlantic Cable
Treasury Department
Congress
Gleason
N. York
Baznino
Vera Cruz
Vassel
Castelnau
Spain
Thade
Papa
Grenada
Hig
Mensin
China
Corea
Petersburg
Bokahara
Ulerka
Constantinople
United States
New York
Zribune
New Orleans
Provident
Sheridan
Grant
Handa
Meigs Hag
Rolls of ‘Honor
Herald
Wayur T.partment
State Items Record of Appointments and Incidents
The president names James G. Wil flame as Register of the Land Office at Fort Dodge. Edward Wight, Secretary of State, prepares to move his family to Des Moines. Reported theft of ten thousand dollars in gold from Montana bound for Sioux City. Various local accidents and fires claim injuries and property losses. A child dies after a cane mill accident. telegraph links between Davenport and Des Moines are planned. coal deposits found near Duels Grove spark optimism. Political appointments face delays. Judge Hubbard's health prompts his withdrawal from congressional race.
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James G. Wilflame
Fort Dodge
Edward Wight
Dea Moines
Montana
Sioux City
Julian Dean Haynie
Connectors
Matthew Wilkins
Madison County
Hatorday
Wintersel Manvontin
Nevada
Tgiv
U. S
Kisth
Abund Te Ta Conkarsd
Stanberry
Coppestead
Cerry Gordy
Ark Punkin
Burlington
Andrew Johnsonian
J.C. Abercromble
Brewland-Buatterlie
Lexixter
I. Stewart Ells
Davenport
Europe
Stone
Varig
Davenport Gazatte
Regs
Dallas County
Old County
Grove
Des Moines
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacifeailroad Company
Des Molines
Sltreet
Round House
Boong County
Postnasta
Boonsboro
Geo. Seymour
Ifa Place
Reymour
Hoone
Vin Buren McQuinty
Grand River
Decatur County
Leon
Decatur Co
Moncor
Miscellaneous Notes and Local Items From Various Regions
A fragmented collection mentions Oberlin College appealing for funds 3160,000 for a building 60000 for endowment and 100000 for a Missouri issue on race car seating. a Missouri subscription to aid Sterling Vince’s destitute family. Chicago records 8000 new buildings at 37 million. Paris Exhibition promises 45 miles of avenues. Catholic property value in Philadelphia tax-exempt across 82 churches and hospitals at 1007. The Chitlan settlement by France and England approved by the Queen. The Nile rises and Cairo and Bonlak see flood damage to crops and dykes in Upper Egypt.
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Oberlin College Ganda
Bt. Joseph
Missouri
Cignanta
Sterling Vince
Chicago
Innyar
Indy
Green Bay
Tsanc Sean
Rowe
Mass
Philadelphia
Plaqueni
Louisiana
France
England
Washington
Navy
Nile
Bonlak
Old Cairo
Upper
Egypt
Parole Granted to Jeff Davis at Carroll Hall Fort
The article reports that Jeff Davis has been granted parole through executive clemency. Guards are removed during day and night, allowing him to move freely within Carroll Hall. Davis expresses gratitude and plans to reside with Mrs. Davie in assigned apartments after release.
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Carroll
Davie
Agricultural Report Indicates Record Corn and Wheat Harvests
The Commissioner of Agriculture reports August totals show record corn yields and a wheat crop near 143 million bushels with slight decline offset by grain quality. Oats rise sharply with improved quality, hay remains abundant though slightly lower than before, and southern output declines less than overall. California wheat harvestes are described as excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
South
California
Writings Require Stamps Reference for Stamp Rules
The notice outlines stamp requirements for writings dated before and after October 1, 1862. It covers penalties for late stamping, conditions for landing documents before a United States Collector, and specifies 5 cent or 2 cent duties on notes and receipts. It urges stamping all stamped notes promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bounty to Heirs of Soldiers and Union Reports
Treasury Department outlines descent rules for Civil War bounty under various acts, noting heirs receive bounties if lawfully due and died before payments. Also details American Sunday School Union progress in Missouri with new schools, teachers, scholars, and donations. Additional items cover corn and apple crop forecasts, Paris Universal Exposition space, and lightning rod guidance by Professor Siliman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Whdow
Congress
Unil
American Sunday School Union
Missouri
S.e
Paris
United States
Toperial Commission
Siliman
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Petterson Gra
Jerieners
Copperhead State Central Committee
Morrell
Statesman
United States Aglyssor
Duels Grove
William Folcomb
Jeff. Davis
the Agricultural Report
Cincinnati
Toronto
Great Western
Warvy Potter
Emporium Uhsuge
Wynkoop & Ga Ke
Bey Harvy Potter
North Haat Comer Public Square
Pont Ofire
Jefferson, Lowa
Dealew
Vanilstingen
Harvy Potter
Mwarvy Potlel
Laim Agen
Jeffrison
Greene County
Iowa
Hefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson and I
Harper's New Monthly
Kido
New York Observer
Previce Mag
Tpbupser
Lawton
Lecim Courier
Malling
Koa
J. Wynkoop
Jefferson, Towa
U Sappr
Magazisn
Wenker
Maar
U.S
Tarpen & Drotherrs
Pranklin Square
the Times
INIZW
TLE Wnitoratined
Fina
Mobile Aquino
II Jefferson
Harper’s Weekly
New London Advertiser
Harper's Weekly
Warper
Tang
Palnteye
Amd
America
Jtoston Traveller
Witch Hoy
Holt
Pubtication
Entecclbor
North American
Aditrens Tape & Brothers
Frantlin Square
Patentimedicines
American Tract Society
D. F. Goody Koonts
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Nand
Boone
Clinton
Gorxa
Cedar Repside
Doon
I. B. Howe
Young Folke, Nt
N. Broughton, Jr. de Pont
Cornhill
Boston
Ballou
Bingta
Elliott
Action2 Homes & Talbot
Hoatou, Mak
Anice
Meady My
McBride & Tate
JeNeraon
Jrorensoy Dava
Tanner's
Machine
Jerrengon Cave
Sroma
Jefferson Oring
Jerrens
Window Glace
Istperie
Stovv Hs
Culley & Wynkoop
West Gide Public Square
Jecccorvson
Rathbone's
Tofferson
Demorest
Ladies Literary Conservator
Anthony
Univernally
Young America
Roya and Cirias
Chomlatry
Murlo
Gamos
Pazzlen
Armarien
Tis
Ovary Honachold
St. Young America
Uemorest
Adireas
W. Fennings Demonest
Broadways
N.Y
Young Abicrica
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