Boston 1885 World’s Fair plan favored at Produce Exchange
A Boston Produce Exchange meeting unanimously supports a Boston world’s fair in 1885 and assigns a six member committee to work with others to push the project. Separately, rumors of freight rate cutting by trunk lines led by Vanderbilt flood New York streets, signaling a price war among railroads and shifting cargo to Erie and Vanderbilt elevators.
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Eviction Scenes Reported by Limerick Cable Troops
A New York dispatch dated June 4 describes evictions carried out with the aid of British troops. Kennedy's family is shown among ruined cabins as police depart, leaving six children without shelter. Coldstream Guards march to the next eviction while bystanders recall England's wars. A band with a green flag signals respite, but troops endure hunger and rejection of aid. reporters note hospitality offered to them was refused. The report also cites indignation in Canton, Ohio, over a cemetery vault that has remained open for 25 years, with bones scattered around.
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New York Senatorial Contest Ballot Results Reported
In Rosary on June 4 the first vote for Conkling’s successor showed Jacobs 31, Conkling 29, Wheeler 13, Cornell 18, Hogar 18, Bradley 1, Crowley 2, Lapham 0 with several changes including Madden and Funner moving to Cornell and Palmer to Cornel Conkling. Platt’s successor vote had Kernan 31, Platt 26, Depaw 23, with shifts to Fenton and Tremaine. The convention adjourned to Monday. Vice President Arthur traveled to New York to fetch Conkling and Platt imminent return. An Albany special denied a reported Gov Cornell Platt disagreement. Ex Senator Platt predicted a long Senate stall before adjournment.
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Senate
STILL WEARS HIS SCALP IN WASHINGTON
From Washington items report rumor and denial over Tyner and Spencer posts. Tyner has not yet resigned. speculation holds Spencer may be appointed to fill the vacancy. Treasury criticisms surface about engraving bureau stamps and errors in tobacco stamps affecting western manufacturers. Star route probes continue with officials defending Blaine, while currency extension requests flow from 467 banks holding large bonds.
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Pere Hyacinthe to sail for United States in September
Foreign News briefs report Pere Hyacinthe will sail for America in September with Madame Loyson accompanying him. The Galician Church in Rue de Arras seeks funds for expansion and cites the need to support two other distinguished clergymen and a young American priest.
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Rue de Arras
America
Intimate Friends Cite Treasury Shakeup Including Removal
Claims authority from intimate friends of Secretary Windom states a broad reorganization at the Treasury Department. Changes reportedly affect Assistant Secretaries, the Appointment Clerk, and the removal of Pitney and Cobaugh from the Treasury vault. Investigations are said to cover all changes except the removal of Assistant Secretary French, which is attributed to departmental rather than New York business opposition.
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Turner Festival Parade Draws Wide Turners Crowd
Mt Leute crowds gather as Turner societies arrive from Milwaukee Chicago and east coast cities for the twenty third Federal Turner Festival in St Louis The opening torch light procession leads to Schneider's Garden for a complimentary concert and speeches with a vast turnout and elaborate decorations.
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Suicides and political notes across cities in June reports
The wire reports killings and suicides in Kentucky and Colorado and a political update from Virginia Readjusters. Other items note legal fee disputes in Kansas and a buried worker incident in New York.
President Gar fields June 4 voyage to Fortress Moxrox
Weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies in the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys with rain and warming winds then colder northwest gusts. The Dispatch arrived this morning bearing President Garfield Secretary Hunt Admiral Porter and others. Salutes fired from Fort ships and German steamer Nymph. They dined at the hotel after a reception with Gen. Getty and staff.
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Constitution
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Markets in New York Money Market and Bonds
New York June 4 1981 markets show money rates at 24.3 percent annualized. Discounts for prime mercantile paper listed at 3 3 percent. Sterling for sixty days quoted at 4.83 percent with a night rate of 3.85 percent. Government bonds noted.
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Kansas City Produce Market Report June 4 1881
Wheat receipts 10907 bushels shipments 6350 bushels in store 76480 market weak and lower No 1 98 cents bid 16 dollars asked No 4 percent bid ta asked No 3 52 1 2 cents. Corn receipts 6319 bushels shipments 1483 in store 60129 bushels market weak and lower No 2 mixed 35 40 No 3 white mixed 4 the bid 40 40 asked. Oats No 3 37 cents bid 39 1 2 cents asked Eggs flower at loc per dozen Butter slow slippers purchasing at 62s per pound.
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Kansas City and St Louis Stock Market Roundup
Kansas City and St Louis stock quotations for June 4 show quiet, mostly unchanged markets. Cattle and hogs steady to firm with mixed prices. flour and grains dull. whiskey steady at 1.06. pork product ranges noted. western live stock reports cite light supply and variable prices.
Chicago Stock Market Recap of Cattle and Hogs 1881
Chicago reports June 4 1881 cattle receipts 2400 shipments 4400 demand slow to easy select shipping at 5 dollars per head and higher for some grades hogs receipts 1200 shipments 50 heavy in demand fair to good packing 5.31 to 5.70 per cwt mixed. Receipts 600 shipments 1100 steady market local inquiry poor to fair prices 4.00 to 4.50 for certain cattle.
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