Major 19th Century News Snippet From Across U S
Reports of heavy reductions in operatives and fears of plant closures spread from Boston to Pittsburgh as winter prospects look bleak for skilled workers. An inclined streetcar accident in Butler Street, Pittsburgh injured and killed several, while Boston merchants urge Congress on currency and trade reform.
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Boston
Fall River
Pittsburgh
Butler Street
Pittsburg
Congress
Mexico
Worcester
Mass
Atlas
United States
Dolphin
John Roach
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Nashua
Granberry
Baltimore
Wmst
Cancus
Charles A’ Hill
National cattle grow ers form a union and back Bureau help
A national cattle growers convention in Chicago formed a national association and appointed a committee to engage St Louis advocates with the aim of joining the body to the organization. Resolutions endorsed the Bureau of Animal Industry and praised Prof Salmon. Also reported are court rulings, deaths, accidents, and a series of political and labor items from various states.
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Chicago
St Louis
Bureau of Animal Industry
Salmon
Judlgh UI
Dubuque
Iowa
Citizens’ League
Utt
Marice M. Despres
Tawhlaine
France
David Eastman
Harlem
Winnebago County
Blaine
Cairo
Cleveland
Sonuth
Findlay
Ohio
Belcher Sugar Reining Company of
Qobto
John Reader
Vasari
Mich
Christian Workers
Moods
Detroit
Gaun Comission
Gner Brothers
St. Lous
Kangas
B.C Winston & Co
St. Paul
S. R. Stimson
Daniel Holcomb
Jackson
Crouch
Fmnk Hewlett
Youngstown
Barrows
Burrows
Lloydaville
Orville Bowley
Avillinen
Barnes
Joseph Loper
Dan
Fragmented 19th Century Dispatches From Varying Fronts
A collage of loosely connected 19th century items reports fires, deaths, and political actions across multiple states. It mentions a factory fire causing substantial property damage, typhoid outbreaks in Virginia, a double murder case, cross-border movements, a Lincoln assassination letter claim, political contests in Indiana and Washington, and varied election tallies in California, West Virginia, and South Carolina.
Statue plan outlined by Garfield committee at Capitol site
Garfield statue committee members Secretary Lincoln Senator Sherman and Gen Barnett of Cleveland select a site near Maryland Avenue and Capitol grounds for the Army of the Cumberland statue. The report notes postal awards totals for the year and mentions various generals and veterans tied to a Cleveland navy proposal and a five hundred veteran cavalcade led by General Hannemoch.
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Garfield
Lincoln
Sherman
Barnett
Cleveland
Army of the Cumberland
Maryland Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Cor Corkhill
Spry Carroll
Washington
Arty Register
Lovehend
Thaneos de Pope
Way Sackett Holabir
State Board of Canvassers reports harmonious session
The State Board of Canvassers completed its labor and adjourned claiming harmony and accuracy. Official vote totals across regions show Democratic and Republican electors, with figures from North Carolina and Georgia cited and references to statewide returns. A Montgomery business meeting passed resolutions denouncing alleged unfounded newspaper statements and affirming rights protections for African Americans.
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Cleetau
South
Albany
State Board of Convassers
St. John
Secretary of State
Georgi Toy
Cleveland
Lane
Butler
St John
Dakota
Giffard
Montgomery
Demand slight revival noted in leading centers
Reports from Bradstreet indicate a general but modest uptick in demand for staple goods and dry goods across major business hubs, contrasting with the dull periods around the Presidential election. Prices mostly fall, while exports slow due to ample local and international supplies.
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Bradstreet
New York
New England
United States
Liser Bateman
WeLaughton Pars
Savinmit
John Bush
Laington
Veara
Lioehburg
Garfield
Vorecan
Italy
Victoria
British Columbia
Washington Terriory
W. T Sherman
St. Lome
Jeff Davis
Davis
Sherman
St. Lows
Power struggle and legal verdicts ripple through 19th century news
Reported suspensions and naval moves amid the Franco Chinese tensions with French forces under Admiral Courbet at Kelung. Adams Colendge libel verdict in London overturned on appeal. smallpox spreads rapidly in Favotuns Donvola. cholera wanes in Paris. Henry George, the land reformer, plans a visit to the Isle.
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France
China
Formosa
Courbet
Kelung
London
Radicals clash with Gladstone over franchise bill and reforms
The piece notes Skye crofters land troubles and radicals attack Gladstone for compromising with opponents on motions in Parliament. It suggests Gladstone will accept a peerage after the franchise bill passes, while Britain plans to borrow £25 million to rebuild the navy. It also reports Germany eyeing Pacific islands and part of New Guinea, and a national bank founded in Pekin with half foreign directors.
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Skye
Gladstone
Germany
Pacific Ocean
New Guinea
Senator Conger to resign Senate seat for judicial post
Michigan Senator Conger will resign his Senate seat in late December to accept a federal judicial appointment in Washington. The report notes other political shifts including Alabama reelection and Cabinet remarks on possible new conferences.
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Conger
Michigan
Senate
Washington
Alabama Gegislature
James Lo Pugh
United States
Flo
House
Cleveland and Hendricks Views on Civil Service and Tax Policy
The speech outlines Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks positions on civil rights, federal taxation, and tariff reform. It asserts constitutional protections for black citizens, denounces fears of oppression, and criticizes Republican taxation and tariff policies while advocating Democratic priorities and unity.
Hendricks Outlines Democratic Reform Plan After Victory
Vice President elect Thomas A Hendricks speaks in Brooklyn outlining civil service reform tax relief and administrative changes. He stresses government of the people by the people and promises honesty in departments and lower unnecessary taxation. The speech links Democrat triumph to national reform goals.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
Brooklyn
Democratic Party
Independent Republican Party
Ministry
Bar
United States
Cleveland
Hendricks
Republican Party
Empire State
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Andrew Jackson
Arthur
Congress
Folger
Contrese
Chicago
Cleveland to appoint men of his own choosing in Senate clash
Washington reports say Senator Sherman and Senator Aldrich doubt a Cameron plan to organize Republican resistance to Cleveland's appointments. Arthur may refrain from early picks. Senate dynamics risk filibuster, recess appointments, and clashes over tenure of office versus civil service. Most Republicans likely allow Cleveland to nominate leading officials unless clear objections arise.
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Washington
Chicago Tribune
Sherman
Cameron
Cleveland
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Don Cameron
Senate
Don
Arthur
Senate Democrats
Andrew Johnson
Stanton
Women and livestock fairs dominate national convention notes
The Sixteenth annual American Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Chicago reports Washington Territory as the leading state in woman suffrage with 12 000 to 15 000 voters. Delegates also attend the National Cattle Men's Convention in St Louis where ex Governor Routt presides. A new National Livestock Association of America is formed to promote livestock interests and Congress is urged to fund a national trail from the Red River northward and to aid pleuro pneumonia control.
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York
Tors
Chicago
Tprnes
Cowal Shipping
Frohwa
Atm Auker
ST Louis
Detroit
New Indianapolis
East Liberty
ASD Ar
American Woman Suffrage Association
Lucy Stone
Washinton
Congress
St. Louis
John L. Routt
Colorado
London
John Robinson Whiteley
National Livestock Association of America
Red River
Tted America
Tanners Form National Association at St. Louis Convention
The tanning industry delegates gathered in St. Louis to establish the Tanners and Hide and Leather Dealers' Association of the United States, drawing a large attendance for the convention.
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St. Louis
Tanners and Hide and Leather Dealers’ Association of the
United States
Eighth annual session of American Humane Association
The eighth annual session of the American Humane Association convened in Pittsburg with good attendance. The event reflected healthy progress in the association’s work over the year.
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American Humane Association
Tittsburg
Conkling Prefers Money Making to Politics
Albany telegram reports a conversation in which former Senator Conkling rejects being a fusion candidate and says he is out of politics, focused on making money. The piece also notes a thief entered Steve Dorsey’s hotel room in St. Louis and stole a $1,000 gold watch given after Garfield’s election.
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Denna
Wickman
Adama & Leonard
Dallas
Tex
Dive
Virginia
Wise County
San Antoni
Lreut
Byleston
Presidio
Stanley
Petty
Hves
Baltimore County
Gertrude
Jethison County
Arkansas
Mins Dottre L Steck
Bellwood
Albany
Mr. Conkling
Fsm
Steve Dorsey
St. Louis
Delmonico
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