Panic era notes and political scraps from a bustling period
A wide range of brief items covers financial shocks with Bank of Montreal gold transfers, embezzlement cases in New York, pension bills for Gen Ord's widow, and a spate of deaths and accidents. Other notes touch on railroad interests, court rulings, shipwrecks, weather damage, bicycle races, and political chatter about Grant, Butler, and Dorsey amid a busy national scene.
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Bank of Montreal
New York
Leland Stanford
Gen. Grant Ud
California
Charles A. Hinckley
Toller
West Side Bank
Gen. Ord
National House of Representatives
William Crichton
Pleasant Township
Indiana
United States
A. E Shepard & Co
Milwaukee
Stephen Girard
Giard College
Philadelphia
Erie Railway
Scaorina
Newfoundland
Icunk M. Puncheon
Gustio Luckow
Janesville
Wis
Elgin
Ills
Frank Davis
Pittsburg
Atchison
Justice Bradley
United States Supreme Court
Atlantic Refiuing Company
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
Lafayette County
Wisconsin
James E.i Murdoch
Kate Field
Miss Field
Boston Globe
George L. Austin
Wendell Phillips
Gen. Butler
New Orleans
Cuba
Aguero
KK Walway
Mexico
New York S
City of
Dakota Supreme Court
Capital Commission
Edgerton
District Court
Yanktong
Aldrich
House Labor Bureau
Senate
Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Cint
Fornnati News Journal
Fred Douglass
David Dean
Teather
Buford
Kansas
Ity
Billy Boy
Somme
Elicl Brewing Company
LaSalle
Sdwanid Eliot
Swaim
Waglington Dispatch
Wai
Canada
Queens Barthday
Pold
Jo. J. Harris
At- Yani
Aliss Dor. Watterson
Lvra K. Watteson
Brooklyn
John McElwell O
Maggie Andrews
Magers
John
Dio Lewis
George H. Lews
Washington
Igeasons
Rbiaw
Pet Os
Wisconsin Democrats Split Over Tilden Delegates at State Convention
At the Wisconsin Democratic convention speakers push for Tilden delegates while others urge party unity. Key figures include William Vilas and J. E. Jenkins among at large selections, with debates over tariff, prohibition, and free trade. The gathering elected district delegates and named committee leaders as the session adjourned for afternoon proceedings.
Notes On Chicago Convention Delegation Quarters
The piece lists delegations secured to attend the Chicago Convention with assignations like Alabama Sherman, California Palmer, and many others. It notes the Sherman house will host six delegations including North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Lesser and Texas. It mentions speakers and acoustics improvements with less echo and seating being tighter than four years ago, predicting crowding.
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Cocago
Alabama
Sherman
Arkansagy Palmer
California
Palmer
Colorado
Pacific
Connecticut
Delaware
Leland
Florida
Georgia
Tinos
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Mahone
Dezendorf
West Virginia
Crawford
Wisconsin
Arzona
New Mexico
Dakota
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Pier
District of Columbia
Sherman House
Towaorth Carolina
Iss
Arthur and Blaine Remain Cordial Amid Nomination Chase
Chicago May 29 The Inter Orean notes cordial relations between Mr Blaine and the president as they vie for the nomination. Blaine attends White House events and sits with the president’s guests while Blaine’s daughters join the president on the balcony. Walker Blaine is a constant White House presence among Washington ladies.
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Chicago
Inter Orean
Blaine
Walker Blaine
White House
Lwlles
Washington City
Ilo
Medill Flops Then Chooses Blaine as GOP Leader
Cincinnati dispatch quotes Chicago restaurant owner saying Joe Medill called his paper a flop after Blaine support shift. Medill replies he prints for the people not office-holders, and as a Republican he backs Blaine, favored by the party rank and file.
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Medill
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Chicago
Joe Medill
Blaine
People
Arthur
the Saints
Edmunds
Republican Party
Irish Democrat Says Irish Voters Will Back Blaine
Utica dispatch reports a prominent Irish Democrat predicting a stampede to Blaine if offered. He argues the Irish view Blaine as unafraid of England and that campaign managers will exploit this sentiment. The Times Washington City notes a Louisiana gentleman sharing political views.
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Cascaco
the Tribune
Utica
Blaine
England
The
Times
Washington City
Louisiana
Dark horse Collum gains ground in Logan convention talk
In Washington on May 20 observers name Senator Collum as a rising dark horse in the race. Some foresee him presenting General Logan's name to the convention and potentially securing nomination like Garfield in 1880, drawing strength from other candidates. Collum is seen as a safe prudent choice with broad appeal and few enemies.
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Washington City
Collum
Logan
Garfield
Ohivan
Committee of 100 business men formed for Arthur nomination
In New York on May 20 the committee of 100 businessmen was appointed under Cooper Institute resolution to travel to Chicago and advocate Arthur's nomination. Led by David Bows the flour merchant, the group will depart in three Pullman cars and stay at the Grand Pacific in Chicago.
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New York
Cooper Institute
Chicago
Arthur
Grand Pacific
David Bows
The Penn Bank Scandal at Pittsburg May 279
Public attention centers on Penn bank affairs with claims of mismanagement and possible swindle. Attorney Van Voorhees presented a 99,750 judgment note confessed by William N. Riddle and directed execution against garnishees linked to the firm D. Wilson & Co. Rumors of large overdrafts persist, with figures cited up to 3.7 million. Warner named as engineer in workhouse oversight.
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Pittsucre
Penn Bank
Tanae van Voorhees
W.N Riddle
William N. Riddle
Riddie
D. Wilson & Co
Warner
Coury
Asngner
Fight on the freight pools debated by New York merchants
In New York a broad coalition representing 359 million dollars in would be partners forms to curb railroad, telegraph and express discriminations. Leaders say plans include non pool routing, with 400 firms ready to join and fall trade aimed for the autumn season. Commissioner Fink notes limited pool flexibility but holds that nine tenths of freight travels as marked.
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New York
Chicago
Abel Croek
Funk
Alk
Mr. Vanderbilt
Fink
Vanderbilt
Sret
Telegraph
Divorce and color line debated at Philadelphia Methodist conference
The May 29 general conference addressed marriage and divorce rules, proposing uniform laws with governors. the panel backed restricting divorces to adultery and forbidding remarriage by ministers if guilty. A report on race policy urged inclusive worship and education, was opposed by a minority, and narrowly upheld by a large vote.
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Philadelphia
Fowler
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ghernor Pattison
Pattison
Rumor Mixes on J. C. Eno Trip to Montreal
A rumor claims Jobh C. Eno, president of the Second National Bank of New York, arrived in Montreal Thursday night and left Friday, with officials yet to confirm the visit.
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Eno
Hawley Co. Books Reported With Large Liabilities
Boston May 20 H R Mandell assignee of F A Hawley Co formerly suspended bankers reports liabilities near 722275 with assets about 3555 figures reflect a distressed financial position involving the firm and its creditors.
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Boston
H. R. Mandell
F. A. Hawley & Co
Eee
Derby at Epsom Downs Crowded With Aristocracy
May 20 report from Lonxpon describes a crowded Epsom Downs derby with cool overcast weather. Americans Gen Noyes Marcus Mayer Henry Abbey J H Coppleston Mike DeYoung W H Vanderbilt attended. Queen Adelaide was the favorite while Maj Bruce's St Gallon and Sir J Willoughby's Harvester contended in a thrilling heat with Queen Adelaide close behind.
Expectations Not Realized on the New York Stock Market
May 20 report notes a dramatic shift as speculators abandon Tuesday’s boom hopes. At the open, coal shares led a broad liquidation with heavy selling and rapid price declines, despite efforts by supporting cliques to stabilize prices.
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New York
International Sunday School Convention in Louisville June 1 12 18
Louisville Ky May 20 The international Sunday school convention meets in this city on June 1 12 and 18 and extensive preparations are making for the entertainment of guests. Delegates and visitors are requested to notify J E Hardy, chairman of the entertainment committee, of their intentions. It is expected that several thousand delegates will be present.
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Louisville
J. E. Hardy
Zebehr Pasha Demands Gordon Return From Soudan
The Telegraph Cairo dispatch reports Zebehr Pasha has sent letters to Gen. Gordon urging his immediate return from the Soudan at Britain's request. France has recalled its consul from Khartoum. Responses expected within fifty days.
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London
The
Telegraph
Cairo
Zebehr Pasha
England
Gen. Gordon
Soudan
Franco
Khartoum
Germany asserts protectorate aims in Africa
The Fremdenblatt declares Germany’s action to establish a protectorate over Angra Pequena confirms intentions to acquire colonial possession in southwest Africa.
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Germany
Africa
Berlin
The
Fremdenblatt
Angra Pequina
Ward Partners Talk in Grant Contract Scandal
A published interview with James D. Fish outlines four partners who deny joint business, detailing contracts linked to Gen. Grant. The discourse covers Ward and Arthur’s roles, government contracts, and Grant’s alleged involvement or innocence amid public scrutiny.
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James D.fish
Grant
Gen. Grant
Ward
Chester A. Arthur
Arthur
Phil Sheridan
Gan
Garfiel
Senator Chaffes
Buck Grant
Chaffee
Elkins
New York
Mr. Fish
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr
the Herald
Ferdinand Ward
Neil McKeague Acquitted In Winnetka Murder Trial
The jury found Neil McKeague not guilty of the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Winnetka Illinois after three weeks of court proceedings. The verdict came at 1 15 in the morning and McKeague thanked the jurors, then awaited action on a second indictment likely to be dropped.
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Revere House
Pleuro Pneumonia Scourge Reported on Long Island Cattle
The state board of health reports pleuro pneumonia in all Blissville cowstables on Long Island. Dying cattle are milked then killed and the carcasses smuggled into New York and Brooklyn for sale as food.
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Long Island
New York
State Board of Health
Blissville
Brooklyn
Mill Fire at Brierly's Mills in Millburg
Worcester mass May 29 Brierlys mills at Millburg owned by L L Whitney burned. Main three story wooden mill ran on cotton warps and employed about fifty workers. Loss about 50000 dollars insured for 34200 dollars.
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Worcester
Mass
Senate Conferees Named Over Indian Appropriation Bill
Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill were non concurred in and Ellis Holman and Ryan were named as house conferees. Senate amendments to the shipping bill were non concurred in. Converse called up the contested election case English vs Peelle from the Seventh Indiana district and the majority report recommending seating the contestant was read.
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Senate
Ellis
Holman
Ryan
House
Converse
English
Peelle
Indiana
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Tom Thumb
Bridgeport
Conn
Honator Edmunds
Vermount
L. W. Reed
Springfield
Emanuel Clementi
Emma Bond
Cibleymeah
Henry W. Wells
Illinois
Maj. Wells
Bertha von Hillerns
J. L. Prince
W. M. Woodside
Morgan
H. W. Highman
Clearing House
London Mark Lane Express
Chicago National Feague Ball Club
Lake Front
Brooklyn Bridge
Thomas Brilton
James Considine
Detroit
John Huckey
Brilton
Hickey
Consigne
Baptist Foreign Missionary Union
Congo
Home Missionary Society
John Carpenter
Fifth Avenue
Amos R. Eno
Fernand Ward
Sean
Ludlow Street
St. Louis
Shaw
A. W. Dimock
Supreme Court
J F Richardson
Venice
Ill
Indianapolis
WVV
Esmond
Mark Felton
Carpenter-Zara Burns
Lincoln
Fannie Carpenter
Rebo
Puncheon
Temants
Mra
van Buren
Hackensack
Bankers’ & Merchants
the &T Louis Board of Trade
Iman
Bulletin-Bos
Arkansaw
Memphis
San Fran
Dorsey
Cleveland
Sam Tilden
Tilden
Mapisox
George
R. P. Flower
Bin
Hen Tricks
William F. Vilas
Madison
J. E. Jenkins
Larson
Eau Clare
Irall
Agricultural Society
Wendell A. Anderson
June L. R. Larson
Eau Claire
H. S. Cone
Joseph Ray
C. L. Powers Cod M
J. K.eDoolittle
Racine
Anson Rogers
K. Delaney
Dodge County
Potter
Washington County
Juoha
Central America
Fey
Palf
National Republican Committee
Nisley
Martin I. Townsend
Sewart
Callum Logan
Long
Harr
Pittsburg Penn Bank
Hieavy
Fish
Grant- Ward
Neil MicKeague
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