Race at Sheepshead Bay and other 19th century events
Twenty thousand witnessed a two and a half mile race at Sheepshead Bay between Dwyer Brothers' Miss Woodford and QLorillard's Drake Carter with Miss Woodford winning by ten tenths in a time near 4 283 seconds. Reports cover Molly Maguire activity, accidents, hangings, rail disasters, fires, thefts, and prominent deaths across Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Ohio, and Wisconsin with multiple named individuals and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
L. L
Dwyer Brothers
Miss Woodford
Qlorillard
Drake Carter
Molly Maguire” Society
Pennsylvania
Mollies
Army of Priddy
Morris
Pittsburgh
Rindxkoff Bros., Clothiers
New York
Mystic Park
Boston
Young Rolfe
Peters & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Sophie Robinson
Framingham
Mass
Washington County
Joseph Barver
Indiana
Michael Murmy
Ebensburg
Brattleboro
Witter
Elizabeth
Libel case files demand answers amid marriage dispute in Indianapolis
Reports detail a Blane-Sentinel libel action in Indianapolis where Sept. 18 filings seek discovery over alleged pre marriage facts and that no record of the marriage exists. The minister is dead and the plaintiffs press for stay or perpetual retrial barring replies, while other items note fires in Cedar Rapids and Bronson, a deadly execution in Chicago, and an Illinois veterinary board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blane-Sentinel
Indianapolis
Blaine
la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota
New York
Frederck Raud
Indiana Banking Company
Dc 8
Hamson
Eau Claire
J.B. Moun & Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Isaac Jacobson
George Bedell
Chicago
Michigan
Ohio
Adndiana
Detroit
Methodist Conference and Ladies’ Missionary Society
Defiance
Ottawa
Canada
Kentucky
West Virginia
Incinnati
Bucanan Bros., Clothiers
Cincinnati
Bronson
Mich
Lars
Cleveland
Ilinois
J. W. Barber
Ge Decatur
East Saginaw
Board of
Ade
Nfo.euspend
Pe Ee Lee
Notorious horse thief recaptured after dramatic train jump
CME SOUT reports William Harrison, a famed horse thief, escaped from a moving train near Baltimore while under deputy guard. He is recaptured as authorities pursue him. A separate Delaware court sentenced a horse thief to pay restitution and fines with pillory and lashes. A Kentucky cattle crisis stalls legislative action on Krstier Lake infected herd. Louisville firm Newcomb Buchanan & Co signed a deal at Haysville. Capt E T Johnson killed Maj Edwin Henry in a long-standing scandal linked to his wife’s past actions in Indianapolis. Capt W H James reported as assistant US engineer in North Carolina endured a recent scandalary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Tur
Kentucky
Krstier Lake
Newcomb, Buchanan & Co
Louisville
Haysville
E. T Johnson
Edwin Henry
Indianapolis
Johnson
Henry
W. H. James
United States
Cape Fear River Works
North Carolinas
Commission to visit Central and South America departs Oct 10
President Arthur appointed commission sails from Oct 10 to Mexico City and will be abroad about one and a half months. Separately Alfred M. Scales running mate in North Carolina governor race had a horse crash in Jackson County, injuring Scales. U S gold reserve stands at 120 million dollars, about 15 million more than two weeks prior.
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Arthur
Central and
South America
Mexico
Alfred M. Seales
North Carolina
Jackson County
Scales
United States
Election vote figures and party nominations listed
Maine secretary of state reports governor vote totals: Robie 74912, Redman 60061, Eaton 3137, Eustis 1190, W A Eaton 97, scattering 16, majority 15411. Equal Rights party gathers 100 in Prince George's County to back Mrs Lockwood for president. Congress and state nominations list Republican and Democrat candidates across multiple districts and states.
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Jostin O Smith
Maine
Robie
Redman
H. B. Eaton
Eustis
W .A. Eaton
Scattering
Equal Rights Party
Prince George's County
Maryland
Lockwood
United States
Geo. West
New York
Lyman Coe
Connecticut
John GG. Carlisle
Kentucky
Lewis F. Payne
Henry J. Cookingham
Thomas M. Ferrell
New Jersey
C Burnett
Ohio
E. C. Carleton
Michigan
C. A. Newcomb
Missouri
O. J. Atkinson
People's Party
Joseph Rankin
Wisconsin
L. A. Larson
W. O. Dallmeyer
RB. R. Marshall
Virginia
A. A. Ramsey
Massachusetts
John D. Long
F. B. Grant
John H. Rogers
Arkansas
F. E. Shaw
J. H. Stickel
Nebraaka
Charles O - Nel
Pennsylvania
William D. Kelley
Democrats and Butlerites fuse in Pennsylvania ticket
The Democrats and Butlerites plan a joint slate in Pennsylvania consisting of twenty three Cleveland men and seven of Butler's friends. Mr Busine drew large crowds in Philadelphia with an enthusiastic reception at Union League Club. A large political rally followed as he reviewed party sentiment. A fireworks display ended tragically when three bombs exploded, killing and injuring several attendees.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Butler
Busine
Philadelphia
Wnion League Club
Monument to Garfield debated by Army of the Cumberland group
Rochester New York reports show a treasury balance of twenty five thousand thirty nine dollars for a national statue to Garfield with Congress having appropriated thirty thousand six hundred dollars. Site selection priorities include Secretary Lincoln General Sheridan and the Cumberland Monument Committee chair.
Irish National League leader Davitt stirs Castlewellan crowd
Michael Davitt announced his rank as second in command of the Irish National League and urged Catholics to unite with Protestants for self government. He and Parnell reportedly settled differences as the crowd, mostly Catholic, listened to a sensational speech at Castlewellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Davittt
Mr. O'Brien
United Ireland
Castle Wellan
Ireland
Davitt
Irsh National League
Parnell
Lord Wolseley
British War Office
Egypt
Woolwich
England
Italy
Naples
Alicante
Tarragona
Spain
Belgium
Brussels
Belgian Strife and Wasp Wreck Mark Turbulent Era
A crowd in Belgium protested against Catholic influence while republican editors were jailed and pamphlets seized. The British gunboat Wasp perished off Ireland with 42 dead and six survivors. Berlin’s National Gazelle warns that France's actions on Egypt finances will receive German Austrian and Russian backing.
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Belgium
Wasp
Ireland
National Gazelle
Berlin
France
Egypt
Germany
Austria
Russia
Envelope pricing shift from five to thirty cents per thousand
The text notes a change in envelope pricing from five cents for a single handmade envelope to a factory output rate of thirty cents per thousand, implying a significant drop in unit price due to machine production.
Blaine Praised at New York Campaign Rally
New York crowds of about fifteen thousand welcomed Blaine at National Committee headquarters on Fifth Avenue. A platform, flags, music, lights, and fireworks framed a lively demonstration as Blaine thanked supporters and pledged gratitude. Eméry Storrs and Sen Hawley spoke. a Union League delegation urged tariff protection for American labor. Blaine then traveled by train to Philadelphia amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dispatch
Blaine
National
Fifth Avenue
Twenty Sixth
Twenty-ninth Street
Alaine
New York
United States of America
United States
Eméry A. Storrs
Chicago
Hawley
Union League Club of
Philadelphia
Osuie
Ewark
Trenton
Rahway
Clinton
Hendricks at Hamilton in large Democratic rally
The Hamilton meeting drew an estimated twenty five to forty thousand, with Gov. Hoadly, Allen G. Thurman, Durbin and Lard present. Hendricks denied a 1863 Vallandigham Club claim and urged change in the administration, noting enthusiasm ran high despite noise and crowd size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Indiana
Hendricks
Allen G. Thurman
Hoadly
Durbin
Cleveland
Payne
Thurman
Stone House
St. Clair Township
Vallandigham Club
St. Clair Row
Prohibitionist Speaker Rejects Compromise in St John Address
John B. Gough declares he will vote Prohibition and break from Republican ties after forty two years of fighting the liquor trade. He urges an uncompromising stand to protect widows and orphans and warns against demagoguery and political compromise.
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John B. Gough
St. John
Boston Dispatch
United States
Benjamin Butler
Gen Logan Honors Draw Thousands Across Youngstown Region
In Youngstown Ohio a vast crowd welcomed Gen Logan with a two hour campaign address after a noon parade that highlighted local industries. Ten thousand waited in line as fifty thousand from eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania attended events, with Logan later addressing audiences in Alliance Akron and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown Ohio
Logan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Mahoning Valley
Fairgrounds
Gen. Noyes
Dalzell
Youngstown
Gen Logan
Alliance
Histerward
Akron
Canton
People's Party holds large ratification meeting in Lowell
Boston dispatch reports the first ratification meeting under the People's Party in Lowell drawing a large crowd. Gen Butler warned the tariff favors the Republican Party but urged changes to aid American labor. Lynn hosted the campaign opener with Butler and Grady at Music Hall and Coliseum addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Masa
People's Party
Gen. Butler
Republican Party
Boston Dispatch
People’s Party
Lynn
Grady
Music Hall
Democratic
Wendell Phillips
Coliseum
Belford Denies Greenback Independence Bid
Belford declares no truth to reports of an independent run for Congress with Greenback party support in Colorado. He says his Washington trip aimed at obtaining Democratic documents, not to harm the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Belford
Congress
Greenback Party
Washington
George Jones resigns NY Greenback chairmanship
George Jones resigns as Chairman of the Greenback State Committee of New York. He claims the party is designed to trap honest workers into a scheme to defeat Cleveland, leaving the Butler party without organization in rural counties across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
George Jones
Greenback State Committee of
New York
Companion
Cleveland
Butler Party
Spain mourns Garcia Gutierres long popular dramatist
Madrid reports the death of Senor Garcia Gutierres, a beloved Spanish playwright whose work inspired the Verdi opera Il Trovatore. The piece notes his influence on drama and his status as a major literary figure in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Senor Garcia Gutierres
Madrid
Verdi
Blaine Writes A Private Letter To Public Clarification
James G Blaine defends his secret marriage and child’s death in a private letter published for public vindication. He recalls meeting his wife in Georgetown Kentucky and a second marriage in Pittsburgh to secure legality amid a campaign. He laments the defacement of his child’s grave and appeals to American noble character.
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Auauara
Georgetown
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Kentuck
Pittsburgh
Augusta
Ife
America
Jamess G Blaine
Trade Brief Notes Mixed Signals Across Regions
Bradstreet’s summarizes a tepid week with slight advances in some areas while overall trade remains unsettled. Cooler weather boosts heavy dry goods demand. Boston sees mild improvement in dry goods movement and general trade. Western cites include fiat iron in Cleveland, slight iron gains in St. Louis, and lower wheat grades in St. Paul with No 1 hard at Fargo 53 cents and Grand Forks 51 cents. Farmers reluctant to sell, some borrowing, coal trade improving, iron steady except better demand in St. Louis. New York dry goods aided by cool weather. cotton weak with continued declines in spots and futures. Texas reports continued drought. Wool soft but prices stable.
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New York
Bradatreet’s Journal
Bradatreet
Seaboard
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
San Francisco
St. Paul
Fargo
Grand Forks
Minnesota
Bradstreet’s
Texas
G. G. Synms Named Republican Candidate for Congress
A Colorado Republican nominee, G. G. Synms, is reported to be worth about $500,000. A Wheeling man attempted suicide over a dream of his sweetheart bearing a negro child. Visitors at a San Francisco fair favor Miss Cherry Johnson as the prettiest girl. An English maker claims safety matches aid appetite and digestion in children. New England cottages yield to Dutch seventeenth century style along the coast. The Shah of Persia gifted two small camels to Parisian authorities as thanks. Nicholas Anchorene dies in Buenos Aires, leaving $12,000,000 from a vast pastoral estate with thousands of cattle and sheep.
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G. G. Synms
Congress
Colorado
Miss Cherry Johnson
San Francisco
New England
Persia
Paris
Buenos Ayras
Nicholas ‘Anchorene
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Review-Dispatch
Moline, Illinois
Mnuil
Bonanza
Lily
John McCullough
McVicker's Theater
Virginius
Laveny
George W. Lawnhencer
North Manchester
Ind
Incarnapolin
Gasconade County
Thrive
First National Bank
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Frederick
Nichols
Memphis
Tenn
Aralmede
Davenport Town
Gillie Leigh
Big Horn
Wyoming
Jim" Kesey
Manhattan
Kan
Huhting
Elmwood
Ill
CME Sout
Tox
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Rochester
Garfield
Lincoln
Gen. Sheridan
Cumberland Grand Army
Department of Agriculture
India
Tidewater
St. Lawrence
Anticaste
Canadia
Sable
Halifax
North America
Chihuahua
Duntingo
Oregon
Americ
Grand Trunk
London
Ontario
Bourne
Millersburg
Sarah C. Stanwood
L. Blaine
Lnwa
John V. Lemoyne
David Bell
Blaire
Indianapolis Statinel
Sand Lake
Exmond
Portland
Eureka
New
Parker House
White Pine Bank
Lonoke
Ark
Middlesex
Somerville
Thomas
JtUpau
Montreal
Burland
Judah
Jackson
Shelbyville
West Twenty-third Street
Burdett & Pond
eSouth
Dakota
Albert Lea
Minn
Illinois Liquor-Dealers' Association
Nesmith
Mayo
Balla
Capt
Boycott
John William Nally
Nally
M. Ebensburg
Hud
Brazil
Li Hung Chong
Peace Party
China
Carr. Hines
Byron
Gloucester
Maas
Greenland
Worcester
Maj M. Jd. McCafferty
John F Marsh
Sprngfield
John P. Sweeney
Lawrence
Nathaniel &. Cushing
Middleboro
Israel W. Andrews
Danvers
Thomas W. Clark
Dallas
A. B. Norton
Oveer
Reeves
Uel
Toledo
Coun
Milwaukee
Deanaee
Bart Liberty
Catile
Teeeepovesonnen
Uwe
Matthew Bimpaoni
William Walter Phelps
State OF Trade
Bradstreet
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