Weather and political briefs from multiple cities
Indications show upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys will turn colder with northeast to northwest winds after local rain or snow in Missouri and Michigan. Detroiter F Beaman declines a US Senate seat due to ill health. Henry Baldwin appointed to fill vacancy. Chicago jury clears Adelaide Roberts of murder but she remains ill. Leavenworth worker John Kapp killed in shaft fall, accident ruled. Brownsboro coroner cites arsenic poisoning of child by Mary Jones. Jones jailed.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Michigan
Chandler
Detroit
Mich
F. ©. Beaman
United States
Cresswell
Henry P. Baldwin
Chicago
Adelaide Roberts
Theodore Webter
Elgin Insane Asylum
Brownsboro
Minnie Jones
Mary Jones
Maine political turmoil over counting out Republicans
Reports from Augusta claim Governor and Council may count out Republican majority to seize control of Maine government for the coming year. Democrats doubt but fear the act would spark intense statewide excitement. Delegations and dignitaries gather as officials prepare to handle canvass results with possible legal corrections within twenty days.
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Banger
Augusta
Daniel F. Davis
Hannibal Hamlin
Israel Washburne
Lot. M. Morrell
Nelson Dingley
Committee of Council On Elections
Council
Ketterey
York County
Auburn
Androscoggin County
State Senate
Ute Commission Faces Test as Indians Sharply Resists
Los Pinos Colorado November 15 report details a hostile testimony session where Sowerwick lies about massacre facts and Gen Adams tent stay. Ouray’s influence wanes as Uncompahere Utes show no cooperation, while observers fear the commission may close without truth and War Department control looms. Quray notes cannot force confessions. Ouray grows ill as Rose Meeker sails East to headline the issue.
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Los Pinos
Col
Sowerwick
Adams
White River
Ouray
War Department
Lieut
Valois
Denver
Quray
Gen
Adam
Rose Meeker
Revolt in Chihuahua Captures Governor as Troops Move
In Chihuahua a pronunciamiento seizes the capital and detains the Governor with state officials. General Trevino marches from Zacatecas to suppress the uprising. Congress approves Gulf of Mexico telegraph cable contract, while Yucatan turmoil grows as General Palomares seeks intervention and reinforcements from Veracruz. Governor Ancona mobilizes 1500 men to oppose federal action.
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City of Mexico
Chihahua
General Trevino
Neary
Zacatecas
Chihuahua
Congress
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Yucatan
Palimena
Ancona
Menda
Palioena
Vera’ Cruz
Anconalave
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle a Noisy Political Year
President Hayes opened a grand New York fair while Horatio Seymour declines the Democratic bid. A New York customs fraud case prompts suspensions as a Montreal fire disrupts railway work. New York bankers, a judge’s jail order, and a murder confession from a South American death add to a day of dramatic notices. Unveiling debts include a Cumberland ceremony and a Postmaster suit over detained mail. The U S Supreme Court strikes down a federal trademark law provision amid a flood of registrations. The American Union Telegraphical suits allege damages from pole and wire removal. A Canton tragedy and a Pinkston murder case in Louisville close the digest.
Formation of Kansas Supervisors districts for census work
Washington reports the 1878 census supervisor districts for Kansas, with appointments by within district residents due by January 1. Three districts are outlined: First includes Allen to Wyandotte. Second covers central and western counties. Third spans Doniphan to northline counties.
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Washington
Congress
Superinten
Walker
Kansas
First
Allen
Anderson
Bourhan
Cheroker
Crawford
Douglas
Franklin
Johnson
Labette
Linn
Miami
Montgomery
Neosho
Wilson
Wyandotte
Third District
Doniphan Atchivon
Tasaweenworth
Jefferson, Jackson, Moretawatomie
Riley
Davis Dickinson
Saline
Ellworth
Rusell
Ellis, Treen
Ove
Wallace
Independent Catholic Church installs McMars as bishop
New York reports Rev J G McMars formerly a Congregation of the Mission president was installed bishop of the Independent Catholic Church. He denounced the Roman faith as fraud and money driven after the service as collections were taken. Evangelical pastors Payne Phillips Saunderson and Rulliffsen attended.
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New York
J. G. McMars
Congregation of the Mission
Independent
Catholic Church
Settlement Lets City Pay Gas Company Large Sum
The St. Louis Gas Company case ends with the city owing about 500 for gas used before litigation plus interest and costs, swelling the total to nearly 1,000,000. The Gas Company receiver holds reduced profits since appointment, shaping a potential dividend of about 160 percent on stock sold at 98 last week, with bids around 390 today after the court decision.
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St. Louis
Short Creek killings linked to Granby suspects in Kansas
In Little Rock on November 1 a report from Granby Missouri ties Jack and George Henderson and Teibastou to a Kansas Short Creek homicide. The trio allegedly plotted to take Hatesville, fled after a clash, two were captured, Layton was later shot dead by an officer during a street recognition, and the group fled with two wagons and horses.
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Little Rock
Granby
Short Creek
Kansas
Jack
George Hendersont
Teibastou
Hatesville
Layton
The Markets in New York November 17 Meat and commodities mixed
Money rates near seven percent with discounts firm. Wheat and corn advance on November data while oats and pork show firmer cash prices. Sugar, coffee, and silver trade steady as markets price November and December contracts. Domestic hog bacon and whiskey hold steady with overall cautious demand.
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Ar. Louis
Irmer
St Louis Stock Market Letters From Nov Seventeen
Cattle values show broad movement with heavier shipping and elevated bids. Hog prices rise amid active demand with mixed packing house interest and steady receipts around fifteen hundred to two thousand head. Sheep and lamb markets are fair to good with receipts near eight hundred and shipments reported.
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R Louis
Daney Ghrt
Gansab City Produce Market Report Summary
Kass City market notes receipts and shipments with mixed white and yellow corn, No 2 white corn at steady prices. Butter prices hold steady with varied grades and dairy notes. figures show per dozen and per pound ranges.
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Gansab City
Kassas City
Shipr
Kansas City Stock Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep
Kansas City stock market summary for forty eight hours shows cattle receipts 1007 and shipments 404, market steady with prices: butcher steers 3.40, feeders 2.80, stockers around 2.20 to 2.60, Colorado steers 4.00 and wintered Texas steers near 2.30 to 3.30. Hogs sold steady at about 3.30 to 3.40 with receipts 711 and shipments 156. Sheep prices ranged 2.75 to 3.00 with no noted receipts and shipments 446.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Texas
Money Rapidly Made Through Lawrence & Co Investments
A promotional notice touts small and large investments from 25 dollars to 100 dollars in Lawrence & Co offerings. It claims thousands join a large capital pool and profits are shared pro rata monthly, with high returns and a guaranteed prospectus, inviting applicants to Bankers Exchange Place, New York City.
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Messrs. Lawrence & Co
The
Stock Exchange
Ate
Coredhar
Bankers Exchange Place
New York City
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Tere & Co
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Bayzor Lawnerce United States Depository
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HOPE
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Mer Own Chin
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Lewis Burns
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Gazette Printing Company
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C. E. Prates
German National Bank of Washington
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E. J. Brown
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Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Army and Navy Club
Gen. Thomas
James
Supreme Court of the United States
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Fitza Pinkston
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TAH
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Marie Christine
Spain
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Ian
St. Louis Gas Company
Famons
ST. Louis Stock Market
Kansab Cy Stock Market
Globe Oil Co
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Delamater& CO
W. Va
Steinberg's Clothing House
Boys’ and Children’s Clothing
Steinberg’s Clothing House
Steinberg
J. House & CO
the Popular Clothiers
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Gamelt
Colony Hurlington
Chettyvale, Independence, Caffesville, Emporis
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Fo Press
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Bauer Pianos
Julius Bauer & Co
Bis & Hills Co
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