War Declared Almost a Certainty Between Russia and China
A St Petersburg correspondent reports war between Russia and China is nearly certain. Other items note Costa Rica seeking a naval station in Golfe Dulce, a deadly fire in Christiana berg, and a political convention in Nassville with Grant favored by delegates. A Kentucky shooting fray ends with Powell killing the masked leader, identified as John Wellsmith, and three suspects jailed.
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May
St. Petersburg
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Wayne County
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Phillips
Fire Hits Ice Houses Owned by Weitz Bros.
Nine large ice houses owned by Weitz Bros. near situ e city were hit by a fire reported at Guxvetaxp on May 4. Fire crews fought the blaze, causing significant damage to the structures and contents. No injuries reported.
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Weitz Bros
Senate notices and votes in Washington May 4
Bills introduced and referred. Senate debate on electoral vote counting provisions. West supports Spofford Kellogg resolution. Orrth and Springer clash over Venezuela investigations. President veto message on deficiency bill referred. Internal revenue and post office bills debated. Card-canceling machines funded. railroad mail costs discussed. no quorum recorded. House adjourns after session.
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Dunnell
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Chester meeting scrapped for Lorillard's horses
All Lorillard's horses are scratched for the Chester meeting which begins today. English labor troubles rise as iron workers strike over a wage cut while Barnsley masters suspend discharge notices to support Blackburn spinners.
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Blackburn Masters
President vetoes deficiency bill citing election law repeal risk
The President vetoed the deficiency appropriation bill worth about 500000, objecting to a provision that would repeal or modify election laws. He argued such changes belong in separate legislation and warned the measure invites hasty, partisan policy and unsafe executive constraints. The veto was sent to the House of Representatives.
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United States
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Herronn B. Hayes
President approves budget measures and Indian affairs shift
The President approved the army and fortifications appropriation bills as well as an award bill. The Judi Committee postponed further Geneva award considerations. Cabinet discussed unconditional surrender terms from Sitting Bull and approved transferring the Indian Bureau to the War Department with a July 1st, 1881 enactment. A Victoria Apache raid in New Mexico killed 13 herders and endangered ranches, while U.S. settlers seek relief. Political talk in Cuiabá centers on county elections, delegates to the National Republican Convention, and Washburne’s stance on the presidency connected to Grant.
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Missouri River Appropriations in Harbor Bill Totals
The river and harbor bill to Congress lists Missouri River funding for snags wrecks and various locations. Funds include Atchison 320,000 Cedar City 150 Omaha and Connell Bays 20,000 Eastport Nebraska City 144,000 Fort Leavenworth 88,000 Glasgow 20,000 Kansas City 25,14 St Joseph 20,000 Vermilion Dakota 10,000 Missouri above Yellow Stone 25,000 ice harbor St Louis 50,000 and survey from mouth to Sioux City 330,000 plus St Charles Missouri 25,000.
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Chicago Stock Market Update Mixed Hogs Sheep Steady to Weak
Chicago stock market notes hogs receipts 2100 shipments 6000 market steady for good and dull others mixed packing. cattle receipts 2600 shipments 1s market steady to weak. sheep about 9000 shipments 38 market weaker but active. Prices in the 4.00 to 5.70 range with varying demand.
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Chinese Turmoil and Irish Relief Fund Noted in Corsair Dispatch
May 4 Paris reports ongoing China Russia tensions with rumors of clashes on the Amour frontier and a possible revival of Trung-Choi’s forces in Anam. Hong Kong residents back the Irish famine relief fund with funds directed to Cork’s mayor for distressed districts. A fraudulent execution tale and procurement tips for medical pads also appear amid the dispatch.
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Markets Decline Amid Shifting New York Money Rates
New York money market reports varied yields with mercantile paper prices and short term notes showing movement. Traders monitor sixty day and sight bills amid changes in discount rates and perceived credit conditions.
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Mays
Kansas City Produce Market Summary May 4
Market notes show mixed receipts and varying bids across commodities. Prices for corn and grains fluctuate with overall activity described as weak in some lines and normal in others, reflecting a tentative trading mood in the Kansan Urry report.
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Market Report From Kansas City Stockyards
Cattle shipments show activity with feeder steers and stockers in demand. Quality moved higher with prices around 3.70 per 100 pounds for some classes. Sheep stock shipments at Nunes Market described as quiet with limited trading.
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May 4 Market Report from St Louis Stock Exchange
May 4 stock market notes list dairy prices for butter milk and hogs, with eggs, oats, rye, barley, whiskey, and meat futures. Included are cattle and hog prices, sheep demand, and overall market activity with receipts and shipments figures.
Chicago Produce Market May 4 Price Report
Wheat active, firm and higher with cash No 2 spring at HelLY and future July at 1.95. Corn strong and higher with cash at July at 6.90. Oats firm with cash at 76. Rye firmer at 7.6. Barley steady at 8.0. Forks strong and higher with cash around 39.09 and June 39.95, July 39.07. Labor moderately active and higher with cash 6.824 and June 6.90.
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