Cleopatra's Needle Removal Debated in England
Revival of plans to move Cleopatra's Needle to England resurfaces as debate grows over its display. The monument, gifted to George IV by the Pacha of Egypt over fifty years ago, has repeatedly stalled transport attempts. A separate critic, E C Garnier, urges simpler school building design and questions towers attended by young girls.
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Cleopatra's Needle
England
George IV
Pacha
Egypt
Imperial inmates eyed for Castle Miramako residence
CastLE MIRAMak near Trieste expected to receive an imperial inmate by order of Emperor Francis Joseph. Crown Prince Rudolph, the emperor's son, is said to be preparing to take up residence there.
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Miramak
Trieste
Maximilan
Francis Joseph
Rudolph
Fragmented Times on State Conventions and Nominations
Reports from multiple state party gatherings detail bolting at Madison Florida where Conover and others led a split in the Republican convention with a new ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Democratic, Conservative and Greenback gatherings across Minnesota New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Maryland Iowa Missouri and Tennessee outline nominating plans and platforms including civil service reform and resumption of specie payments.
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Madison
Fla
United States
Conover
Purman
Wells
Lee
Cincinnati
Stearns
St. Paul
Minn
Samuel J Tilden
Times
Tilden
Montpelier
H.H. Bingham
House of Representatives
St. Louis
Racine County
Wisconsin
H. G. Winslow
Ole Hey
N. D. Fratt An
John Roche
Kenosha
Walworth
Elkhorn
H. H. Tarbell
A. Hollister
Richmond
John L. Large
Nashville
J. M. Crozier
Knoxville
J A. Gardner
J M Fleming
Knox
Knoxville Tribune
Jno
C Brown
F. Giles
J. A. Hendricks
Indiana
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Providence
Henry B Anthony
U.S
Can
Baltimore
John F. Dent
Committee On
Robert McLane
R. B. Carmichiel
E K. Wilson
Q Mersey
Maryland
Bayard
Des Moines
H. W Robert
Keokuk
John H. Gear
R. M. Barrett
M. O. Woodruff
A. Converse
A. H. Herdig
E. H. Stoles
Martin Read
N. W. Powell
Robert Buchanan
Blaine
Jefferson City
John Reed
Daniel McIntyre
Andrian County
N. M. Bell
F Louis
Woodson
Perex Coorgi
Independent Endsorsement at New Orleans Convention
The text notes the Independent party’s pageantry as Peter Cooper’s term fades, urging departure to a calm life. It records the Republican State Convention at New Orleans on May 31, electing Gov. Kellogg, Hon. Packard, Pinchback, and Brown as Cincinnati delegates. The platform supports Southern Pacific railroad aid, levees for labor and capital, Mississippi navigation, anti violence protections, rapid return to specie payments, and free Cincinnati delegates.
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Peter Cooper
New Orleans
W. P. Kellogg
L. Packard
P. B. Pinchback
W.G. Brown
Cincinnati
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mississippi
Corner Stone Laid for Paulist Fathers Church in New York
The corner-stone of the Paulist Fathers church in New York was laid and blessed on the 4th by Bishop Corrigan of Newark. Cardinal McClosky sent regrets for absence due to ill health. The procession was large with notable attendees, including General Hancock. Also noted are counterfeit $5 notes circulating, a New York Bank statement, and legal notices in New York courts.
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New York
Brooklyn
First National Bank of Chicago
First National Bank of
Paxton, Il
Canton
Peoria
Aurora
Ill
Galena
Traders’ National Bank of Chicago
First National Bank
Louisville
Chicago
First National
Traders National
New York Bank
New York Central
Hudson River Road
New York Bar Association
Charles O'Conor
Forrest
Petirox
Alex T. Stewart
Turbulent Times Reported in Global Crisis Notes
A wide string of political and financial events is reported including Papgo & Co’s failure with liabilities over a million dollars, Turkish bonds found but not circulated, and major European powers seeking settlements over the Ottoman Empire. Dispatches describe shifts in Egypt, Russia, China, and Britain with potential for war. News from Berlin, Rangoon, and London cites resignations, expeditions, and negotiations, plus a noted murder claim and pending trials.
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Papgo & Co
Havana
Telzonam
Constantinople
Ems
Ottoman Empire
Berlin
Prince Harsan
Egypt
Tax Grosvenor
Rangoon
Hindostan
Grosvenor
Barber
Madanally
Margery
Lessitahee
Baneres
Abdul Aziz Khan
Russia
Montenegro
England
Tchernayeff
Bulgaria
Drummond
Dardanelles
The
Guardian
London
Winslow
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Benoe
Hupeh
China
Tso
Fukien
Lords High Chancellor Endorses U S Arguments
Harvest has begun in Spain and rains have destroyed locusts. Cereals show promise of abundant crops for a hundred years, according to the authority who believes the United States arguments are sound and the position correct.
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United States
Spain
Washington Senate Finance Probe and Railroad Subsidy Debate
The Senate reported a Finance Committee bill strengthening treasury book rules and safeguarding funds. House consideration features Union Pacific and Central Pacific subsidy terms, including annual payments and sinking fund setup. Blaine defends actions amid probes into Pacific Railroads and related bonds. International dispatches note reactions to universal suffrage abolition and Turkish affairs.
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Committee On Finance
Treasury Department
United States
Treasury
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
United States Treasury
Blaine
Pacific Railroad
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Northern Pacific
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Mulligan
Secretary of War
J. Procter Knott
Committee On
Neal
Cppeal
Kasson
Sven
Cox
Holman
Morrison
Union and Northern Pacific
Centennial Notes Exposition Sees Runaway Rushat Park
A dangerous runaway horse caused a near panic at Bellmont Park near the Centennial grounds. No injuries occurred. May 31 admissions totaled 48 553 with 41 111 paying visitors and 7 542 free. Exposition receipts reached 205 550. Over eighteen days 352 744 paying visitors attended. Knights Templar parade drew about ten thousand. line covered in one hour twenty five minutes with bands and drum corps.
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Mrch
Bellmont Park
Vienna Bakery
Tux
Knights Templar
Tragic 4th of July crimes and injuries reported
A intoxicated group attempting to steal a freight train ride left Joseph McClaren with a severed limb and mangled shoulder after an accident near Columbia City. Andrew Moore fatally stabbed Frederick Lawlor following a dispute on June 2 in New York. Bodies found near Belleville Ill. include a man, woman, and a three year old girl with unknown killers. Officials W D Huoerxs ex attorney and Daniel Goberon face prosecution over illicit sale of a Bien property оц
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Joseph McClaren
Columbia City
Andrew Moore
New York
Frederick Lawlor
Hudson and
Laight
Lawlor
Moore
Belleville
Ill
Jane
W. D. Huoerxs
Brooklyn
Daniel Goberon
Internal Revenue
Christian A. Bien
Chicago Mayoralty Case Split Among Five Judges
In the Chicago Circuit Court five judges issued diverse opinions in the Mayoralty case Colvin v Hoyne The son of the judges McAllister Williams and Rogers ruled on the bench that since the
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Chicago Circuit Court
Colvin
Hoyne
McAllister
Williama
Rogers
Contested Mayoral Election and Bank Receiver News
The City Council failed to call a mayoral election on Colvin’s term end, leaving Hoyne’s votes nugatory while dissenting judges argue the council’s duty does not invalidate votes. Jepar Burton seeks half of creditors’ claims payment with Wheeler and Sutter proposing security. Gen Pope reports Lieut Col Treadwell Moore’s May 29 death at Fort Gibson I T. A Cincinnati massacre claim is denied. Capt Egan found the party intact near Custer on May 21 with one minor wound among 39 men.
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Colvin
Hoyne
Farwell and
Booth
Jepar Burton
First National Bank of la Crosse
Messrs
Wheeler & Sutler
Pope
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Gibson
I. T
Treadwell Moore
UT. B.A. Tut
Public Debt Statement May 1875 figures
Debt in treasury shows a May decrease from 1875 balances. Principal outstanding totals 64,623,512 with interest accrued 1,615,587 unpaid. Interest paid by United States 30,141,513 and by mail transportation 6,65,348. Balance of interest aid 323,290 163.
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Pacific Railroad
United States
Senate impeachment trial notes and June legislative actions
The record covers June proceedings in the XLVth Congress with impeachment trial motions, adjournments, and bills passed. It details Senate and House actions from June 1 to June 7, including salary appropriations, Indian bureau transfers, tariff debates, consular and diplomatic appropriations, and scheduling for evidentiary hearings on the impeachment merits.
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Turunspay
Wright
Senate
War
Navy Departments
Death by own action of the Ex-Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan
The Turkish Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan reportedly killed himself with scissors after locking himself in the Palace. An inquest and medical statement were issued, and the funeral will be held with state pomp at the mausoleum of Sultan Mahammed. The article also includes Napoleon's remarks on Christ and a quip about bees versus roaches.
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Washington
Consinsrnoren
Abdul Aziz Khan
Icheragan
Bultan Mahammed
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