Anti Monopolist convention at Hersaby Music Hall
The national Anti Monopolist convention in Ountcano opened with about 200 delegates. Alien J. Streator of Illinois was named temporary chairman and presented a platform opposing monopolies and supporting Benjamin F. Butler. The majority platform urged labor and capital harmony, strict corporate law, tariff reform, land grant forfeiture, and direct senatorial elections, while a minority backed banking abolition and debated female suffrage. Butler won the nomination by acclamation after disputes over platform items.
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Ountcano
Hersaby Music Hall
Alien J. Streator
Illinois
Benjamin F. Butler
Charles Litchman
Massachusetts
United States
J.F. Crews
Henry
Gen. Butler
Mra
Todd
California
Butler
Butler Nots
George
District of Columbia
Boyd
New York
District of
Columia
Calfornia
Rooney
Blanchard
Vermont
J. D. Weaver
Iowa
Treasury
National Civil Service
Democrats
New Jersey
Tilden and
Hendricks
Speculative Firm Collapse Taints Grant Ward Venture
Fred Grant recalls joining Ward in a high stakes venture that left each partner supposedly worth 250000, while Ward admits creditors loom and a possible departure to Colorado. Grant criticizes Ward amid exposure of misdeeds and family strife. Also reports temperance society meeting in New York with annual receipts of 71000 and 72000 in responses.
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York
Fred Grant
Chicago
Ward
Fish
Col. Grant
Colorado
Temperance Society
New York
Temperance Wave Seen Driving Liquor Law Reforms
Judge Boyd opened the general sessions of peace in Toronto noting a drop in licenses this year. He said the temperance trend suggests continued reform and the possible abolition of the liquor tariff in a few years.
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Toronto
Boyd
Grant placed on retired list in United States Army
The Senate reports favorably a bill to place Gen. U S Grant on the retired list with rank and full pay of General of the Army. The measure advances with unanimous consent and passage, while politics over Mexican pension provisions continue among lawmakers.
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Committee On Military Affairs
Gen. Grant
United States
U.S. Grant
Pension Committee
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Frye
Beck
Yeas
Sherman
Washington
Smart
Cullom
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Wash
Ihe
Mexico
Morgan
Committee On Finance
New York
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Committee On Appropriations
Allison
New Orleans
House
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Cox
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Housze
Springer
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National Bank
Weller
Washineton
Hill
Austria
Italy
Congress
Committee On Banking and Ccurrency
Messrs. Dingley
MacPherson
McPhernon
Dingley
English Commons erupts over Ireland policy clash
In London May 13 the Commons heard a fiery attack on government Egyptian policy by Forator, ex Chief Secretary for Ireland. The censure motion failed 808 to 275 as Conservatives cheered, with Rudolph Churchill likening Gladstone to Pontius Pilate. Thousands sought gallery admission.
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Commons
Forator
Ireland
Rudolph Churchill
Gladetone
Pontius Pilate
Frightful collision on B&O railway near Connellsville
A west bound freight and a gravel train collided on the Baltimore and Ohio line one mile east of Connellsville. Between twelve and twenty men were killed and many more injured. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve at dawn causing fires, decimated car casualties, and a lengthy recovery and investigation pending.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Connellaville
Apar
Pittsburg
Castro Changes Appearance as He Flees Key West
Reports from Key West on May 13 indicate Castro fled to Kashua or another upper key area. He disguised himself by shaving facial hair and took substantial money with several Cubans missing. Authorities anticipate capture as arms shipments continue and some Cubans claim landed. The report links Cuban hopes to possible war with Spain over Cuba’s independence.
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Castro
Kashua
Keyea
Anid
Oregon
Spain
Cuba
Death of Cyrus H. McCormick Pioneer Harvest Inventor
Cyrus H. McCormick, head of the harvest machinery company and noted Chicago magnate, died at his home in Ouicano aged seventy five. Born 1809 in Rockbridge county Virginia, he completed his father’s reaper invention in 1831 and earned honors from a French institute. He supported theological education and served as a Democrat on the National committee. The Sunday School Convention in Springfield reported its twenty sixth annual gathering with about 500 delegates, electing officers for the coming year.
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Cyrus H. McCormick
Great Harvest Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Mr. McCormick
Rock Bridge County
Virginia
Robert St. McCormick
Academy of Sciences
Legion of Honor
Theological Seminary of
Northwest
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Union Theological Colleges
Springfield
Illinois State Sunday School Convention
T. B. Nesbitt
Alton
W. W. Hershe
Jacksonville
Indictments and violent incidents reported across cities
Two indictments from the Cincinnati grand jury include A T Bhaw charged with perjury and William Mack accused of firing a courthouse. bail set at 2000 and 6000 respectively. A Phillips remains missing. In Gurcano a mayoral aide was fatally shot after refusing to drink. Bergeant Conrad killed in Montana ambush. Paymaster Whipple attacked. mules fled with the treasure. In Ohio crowds threaten lynching as guards prepare. 200 muskets and deputies’ munitions arrive.
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A.T. Bhaw
Bornersuuw
William Mack
Stone Lake Joy Co
A. Phillips
Berger
Gurspire
Montana
U.S
Whipple
Fort Buford
Glendive
Mrail
Bergeant Conrad
Youngstown
Ohio
Ashland
Horn
Gibbon
Fourteenth Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Eighth Regiment
Shier Gates
Markets by Telegraph May 15 Financial News
New York May 15 money markets show higher active rates with advances to Wal 2 per diem and new offered at 16 per cent per diem. Prime paper remains nominal. Sterling bills weak at 4 5a480, demand 4 H7a1 87.
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New York
Wheat and oats market notes from New York May report
May 15 New York wheat rates show slight gains with late ad vance and mixed futures. Oats move higher with western bids and moderate demand. barley and rye show firmer tones. corn futures assist overall activity.
Commodity market report with mixed gains and losses
In Outoawo May 5 trading, oats and related grains move with fluctuations from yesterday. Fluctuating prices show weakness in some corn and barley, while flax and flaxseed stay dull. livestock receipts and beef prices appear steady to lower in a unsettled market with mixed bulk meat values.
Market summaries from St Laura on May wheat and grain trading
The notice records mixed commodity prices and bid activity for May and June delivery across grains and staples. It lists bids and closings for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, flax, and whisky with notes of weakness or quiet trading and several price points and months.
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St. Laura
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