Loyal Legion Visit to General Harrison Prominent
Dec. 19 IxpiaNators report Senator Quay with John C. New and officers visiting President-elect Harrison. The group toured the Harrison home, held conversations, and lunched. Ex-President Hayes and other dignitaries called, with social gatherings at the Bates house culminating in the creation of the New Indiana Commandery and a grand banquet presided by General Lew Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
John C. New
General Williams
Britten
Harrison
Newto
Quay
New
L Williams
Britton
Williams
Colonel New
Mr. Quay
Pennsylvania
Washington
Loyal Legion
Bates House
Hayes
Indiana Commandery
Webb
Rutherford
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Lew Wallace
W. Howe
Loyal Legion of
Missouri
James S. Ostrander
Citizen Soldier
Eugene Cary
Washindton
Evarts
Committee of Library
House
American Historical Association
Edwards
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Isthmus
Darien
Central America
Congress
Europe
Senate
Reagan
Allison
Teller
Stewart
West
Fire Devours Russell Kas Hardware. City Sees Major Loss
A blaze at E. W. Shutt & Co. hardware started about o'clock this morning, spreading to Seventh Street and causing the largest Russell fire in memory. Losses total about 10000 with 25000 insured. Bank and court house damaged, G. W. Shutt store destroyed, first national bank building gutted, other losses including Pestana library and Graff tailor. Cause unknown but suspected incendiary after extensive water only partially available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Shutt & Co
First National Bank
H. L. Pestana
John Graff
Sprague
Remains of Big Chief to be Skinned and Studied
In Philadelphia the skinning of Big Chief the elephant strangled at Forepaugh’s winter quarters began by C. F. Mirquet of Rochester in the University of Pennsylvania yard. Embalming fluids were injected after the carcass was raised, a shed will cover it, dissection follows, three months for carcass cutting and two years for observations, with drawings and skeleton to be mounted in the college museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Big Chief
Adam Forepaugh
C. F. Mirquet
Rochester
Biological Department
University of Pennsylvania
Will contest over Ross Burns estate in Kansas district court
In Torexa Kansas on December 19 a will dispute began in district court over Ross Burns once Santa Fe general solicitor. Fernando De Francisco Martin, former chancellor of the Spanish legation in New York, sues claiming Burns' daughter Rosa deeded her one quarter of the estate to him at her death four years ago, a stake valued above 100,000. Burns' first wife was the sister of Victoria Claflin Woodhull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torexa
Kas
District Court
Ross Burns
Santa Fe
Fernando de Francisco Martin
New York
Burns
Rosa
Victoria Claflin
Woodhull
Rail freight rate restore plan agreed by managers
At the meeting of general managers of the Southwestern and Missouri river lines a plan to restore freight rates was agreed. A five member committee will confer with western and northwestern lines and Colorado lines, aiming to strengthen the present agreement. The committee reports to the general meeting tomorrow, with indications it will be adopted with little discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Counfer
Colorado
Mrs Cleveland Plans Quiet Germantown Visit
Mrs Cleve land spent the day very quietly indoors at Rev Charles Wood's Germantown residence with a brief park drive. She canceled calls and will return to Washington Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phla Ave
Lrat
A. Des
Axworthy Settles Three Suits in Queen's Bench
Lonnox Ontario December 19 three actions brought against ex City Treasurer Axworthy of Cleveland Ohio were settled in the Queen's Bench court. By court sanction Axworthy agreed to pay 3150,000 and surrender his property in America to settle the actions arising from banking disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnox
Canvassing Board Totals In Presidential Race
The canvassing board released official election figures with Harrison at 142,492 and Cleveland at 104,385, Fisk 3, Streeter led.
Pozzoni's Powder Promises Purity and Complexion Improvement
An advertisement touts Pozzoni's Powder as superior for delicacy and purity, claiming it improves the complexion and offers unmatched quality. The message emphasizes cosmetic benefits and suggests trusted use for personal care.
Dribble System Opposed in Internal Improvements Bills
Washington reports show committee action burying territorial appropriations until January 15 and a heated tariff discussion. Senator Voorhees spoke on tariffs while amendments on lead ore duties were debated and rejected. Alaska fraud investigations included testimonies alleging liquor distribution and prostitution on St George Island, with officials denying widespread abuse by Alaska Company agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Alaska
Wm. Garitt
Treasury
Seal Islands
Alaska Company
St. George's Islands
Witheas
Lingle
George Warman
Island of
St. George
Congressional river and harbor bill debate adjourns
Washington December reports committee on territories delaying action until January fifteenth. Texas congressman Crain denounces dribble appropriations as inadequate for western port works, urging a board of engineers to direct funding and faster completion. House adjourns after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Springer
Illinois
Committee On Territories
Buchanan
New Jersey
House
McMillin
Galveston
Aransas Pass
Mississippi River
Texas
Board of Engineers
Congress
Fisheries Committee Opens Debate on House Action
Wasurxctox December 19 The house committee on fisheries today began the review of proposed measures shaping fishing policy and industry oversight amid debate over allocations and regulatory authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Fisheries
Health Remedies Endorsed In Early Advertisements
A collaged slice of vintage ads notes Salvat ion Oil for headaches and beauty, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup at 25 cents, Mrs Langtry imitating Kate Claxton’s theater burn, and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touts as a tonic for women and restorative aid. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for constipation and bilious headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
Dr. Pierce
Runaway injures Forsythe sisters near Sterling
A buggy runaway in Sterling Kansas today threw Misses Forsythe and Rinner from the carriage. Forsythe was seriously injured and Rinner also hurt, with Forsythe possibly fatally injured. McDell sustained lesser injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling, Kas
Forsythe
Rinner
McDell
Two Bottles Ely s Cream Balm Tells Aided Army Officers
Philadelphia wholesalers report a gentleman paid a dollar for a catarrh cure sent to two army officers in Arizona. He later claimed the wife of a distinguished U S General and the officers were cured by Ely s Cream Balm. A Kentucky attorney praises the remedy after fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Johnston Holloway & Co
Philadelphia
Arizona
U.S. A
Ely
TwAve
Y. G. Babbage
Hardinsburg
Count in Dispute in Second District Race
San Francisco readers report a recount outcome where the Chronicle claims Phelps won the Second congressional district by gaining 78 votes in 12 of 80 precincts. The official tally shows Cheney ahead by 47, while The Examiner expects a universal Cheney majority after canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Phelps
Cheney
Examiner
Flag indignity in Macon provokes court action
Unknown individuals nailed a large U S flag to a telephone pole on a main Macon street. U S Marshal Lucius W Lamar and Judge Emery Speer arranged deputies to remove the flag and hoist it atop the U S building in the court area. Judge Speer condemned the act saying it stained the character of the southern people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States
United States Court
Lucius W. Lamar
Emery Speer
Sapeer
Otheers
Tragedy and pursuit across Mississippi and Ohio
A long dispatch reports a deadly Sunday shooting at Paragould Arkansas with white attackers killing several Black participants. In Mississippi reports detail a nationwide manhunt with sixteen assailants named led by George Maurey, plus multiple wounded white men and arrests at the White House hideout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragould
Arkansas
Ohio
White Caps Tear Down Rawson Saloon in Hancock County
Early today the White Caps demolished John Wessmore’s saloon at Rawson Hancock County and spilled the liquor into a cutter. They left a warning for the keeper not to reopen the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
White Caps
John Wessmore
Rawson
Hancock County
Davis hunts killer of Gregory near Corydon Ind
Louisville reports George Davis a bondsman for the White Cap Teader killed William Gregory near Corydon Indiana. Gregory had last week given up Davis’s year old daughter and Davis had been hunting him since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
George Davis
White Cap Teader
William Gregory
Gregory
cCorydon
Ind
Davis
Markets by Telegraph overview headlines and bid quotes
Market notes from New York show mixed activity with money market rates and exchange opinions. Stocks listed include Lackawanna Union Pacific Reading North Western and others with small percentage changes and varied demand reflect cautious trading and fluctuating prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monxix
Calleagy
Joan
Mercantine
Pacifico’s
Missouri Wesse
C&a
DH Cubs
Lackawana
Lake Shore
North Western
NY Central
Reading
Kocz Teland
Union Pacific
Wabash
Euston Rail Grants and Land Ambiguities Noted
In Euston on December 19 references to A T and 5S, FP railroad details appear alongside notes on land grants and railway interest. The fragment mentions 73 and 0S figures related to A.T. and F., with mentions of Sik and junctions with the standard rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euston
A. T
A.T
S-F
Kansas City Grain and Provisions market notes
Market report from Kansas City detailing prices for wheat, corn meal, hay, oats, butter and dairy products, eggs, live poultry, and various pork and beef provisions. Includes quotes for No. 2 red wheat, corn meal, hay overstock, Timothy, creamery dairy products, eggs per dozen, chicken prices, and assorted bacon and pork cuts with bid and ask ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gawnsas City
Bassier
Mike Ashe
Prairie
Egge
Live Stock Indicator Report Summary
The Live Stock Indicator notes slow markets with beef steers and cows steady to 10 cents lower, stockers and feeders slightly weak. Hog receipts around 10 000 with open weak to 5 cents lower, close 5 to 10 cents weaker. Sheep receipts about 4000 with steady to lower trends. Beef and pork cut prices reflect limited demand and mixed outcomes across different grades.
Commodity Prices Report From St Louis Market Notes
In St Louis on December 19, traders recorded Wacar-Lower, dull and heavy futures with No 2 red cash at 1.914, May at 1.074, and June at 1.045. Oats and mixed cash showed limited activity with May at 28Xc and December bids. Buttering, creamers, eggs, and lard prices appeared firm or unchanged amid a generally cautious market.
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St. Louis
Timothy
Friax
Godwry
Park
Cteam
Livestock Prices and Market Report from Louis
December 19 market notes list cattle receipts of 2 400 with mixed classes. Shown are choice hearty native steers 5 08 to 5 6, medium to prime packing stockers 4 00 to 5 00, range-fed and corn-fed cattle with various figures, hog receipts 2 900 with choice heat and butchers selections 5 10 to 5 20, and lighter grades 4 60 to 5 00. Shipments totaling 1 000 and 40 shipments noted in later lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Carria
Ente
Ateere
Rangers
Rangere
Chicago Grain and Produce notes from Cariaco market
Fragmentary grain and produce report from Chicago and Cariaco dated December 19. Mentions spring and cash options, No. 2 red and other grades, prices with decimals, pork, lard, whiskey, butter, and Elgin creamery dairy products. Text is garbled with many unreadable terms and misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cariaco
Fancy Elgin Creamery
Bebe
Chalice Western
Chicago Live stock prices aimaun market notes
Market slow and closing weaker for cattle and hogs with varied quotes. Receipts show 17,000 head natives and western cattle mixed in with Texas and lathe entries. overall market active and firm on some grades amid shipments and daily balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aimaun
The
Drovers’ Journal
Reevey
Texas
Wrolessie Prices From Whit Tomb Gros Weekly
Prices corrected weekly by Whit Tomb Gros at 12 Massachusetts Street show varied items and rates. Notable entries include multiple dairy and produce lines with small quantities and occasional rejections noted, reflecting a rough, damaged OCR summary of a local price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Tomb Gros
Massachuaatte Street
Graham
Fuax
Bourran
Vandalia and Pennsylvania Route Train Schedule Summary
Schedule notes routes Vandalia to Pennsylvania and connections to New York. No. 2 No. 6 and No. 8 depart St Louis at 8:10 am and 8:01 pm with through Pullman vestibule buffet cars to New York and one coach passenger change. Through sleepers to Washington and Baltimore without change. Contacts: Chas Conklin Kansas City and E A Ford St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. St Louis
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Chas, Conklin
North Western
Kansas City
E. A. Ford
Senator Cullom Sued Over Fatal Accident
In Washrleton on December 19 Amuca Paul administrator of Edward S. Paul estate filed suit against Senator Cullom of Illinois seeking 219000. The action stems from the death of Prof Paul who was fatally injured when struck by Joseph Chase the senator’s employed coachman.
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Washrleton
Amuca
Paul
Edward
Cullom
Illinois
Prof
Joseph Chase
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Jack Maurey
Wilder
Shuigualak
Will Martin
Jones
George Maurey
White House
Walter Crook
Alias
Doe
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Nelson
Andrew Stennis
Wahalak
Maurcey
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Kemper County
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Maurey
Chicago Daily News
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Cotton Belt
Paragould Station
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Bryan
John Williams
Telegraph
Mameas Ciry
Cartus
Gouil
Vrase
Receinia
St. Louie
St. Clouis
Jatvrencé
Warker
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Vandalia
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