St Louis bids for 1872 Democratic National Convention
The St Louis Sun argues for the 1872 Democratic National Convention to be held in St Louis. It cites geography population rail access and ample convention facilities, urging the National Democratic Committee to designate the city, and notes Missouri's political shift and sympathy from midwestern Democrats. It calls on local press and politicians to back the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Atlantic and Pacific Oceana
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Philadelphia
Missouri
Vetera
National Democratic Committee
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Democrats
St. Louia
Ohio and Pennsylvania Democratic platforms defend Republican ideas
A compilation notes how the Ohio and Pennsylvania platforms are seen as reaffirming Republican principles. The New York Tribune views the Ohio action as dangerous to the GOP but favorable to clearer Democratic aims, emphasizing strict constitutional construction and the return of major national issues like tariff and currency to public focus. It also praises Judge David T. Laird for his bench conduct and efficiency in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Buckeye
New York Tribune
Democratic Party
Congress
Union
State Sentinel
David T. Laird
Evansville
Laird
Rockport
Azro Dyer
Judge Laird
Bar
David T. Jtiaird
Reform Era Trial Allegations Reach Holly Springs
The Vicksburg Herald cites a Starkville and Oktibbeha county case involving Columbus Curry amid charges of bribery and coercion by a United States official in Holly Springs during 1871. It claims a jailor pressured Curry to name white conspirators tied to Ku Klux Klan activity and vows to publish the official’s name if contradicted. A riddle and trivial notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oktibbeha County
Holly Springs
United States
Columbus Curry
Starkeville
McLachlan
Curry
Vicksburg Herald
Burning of the Tuileries Destruction Across Paris
A correspondent atop the Hotel Chatham watches the southwest Paris blaze. Flames engulf the Tuileries and Louvre, with petroleum fires lighting the sky. The conflagrations sweep from Auteuil to Montrouge as authorities fear widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuileries
Chatham
Paris
Auteuil
Montrouge
Louvre
Venus of Milo
Quartier St. Germain
Palais Royal
Luxembourg
Hartford’s Wealth Tally: City’s Banks and Insurers Highlighted
Hartford presents itself as a major money center with seven life insurers totaling about 63.6 million dollars in assets, nine fire insurers with 13.2 million, four savings banks holding 8.7 million, and 13 other banks totaling 21.1 million, reaching a combined 106.7 million across four financial classes. A separate note recalls a New Haven ordinance fining two dollars and five days in jail for borrowing an umbrella without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
New Haven
Connecticut
Auditor's Annual Report of Posey County Receipts
Posey County Auditor submits the annual report of receipts and expenditures for June 1, 1870, to May 31, 1871. It itemizes revenues from estrays, ferry, show, coroner, county revenue, special school, township, road, dog, railroad, and excess expenditures, with totals and deputy signatures. The report notes various revenue categories and the net excess of expenditures over receipts, reference to Frank L. Bolton as auditor. The second section discusses the Supreme Court decision on the fee and salary bill, its implications for constitutionality, and potential differing rulings across counties pending the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of
Posey County
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
State Sentinel
Circuit Court
Indiana
John Rebeyer
Ann Jolly
Mary Bowen
Nancy Odell
Joseph Jolly
James W. Jolly
Martha Cleveland
George W. Bowen
John Odell
Mount Vernon
Aaron Lichteberger
Common Pleas Court
Tee
Nig Pekaneeee Dane
Agricultural Society
Peedee
Treeee
Aeeiee
Cece Este
Perry
Renee
Lax
Vane
Secon
Agricultural ‘Society
Township Reveenue
Ste Seaee
Thomas Mumford
Richard Harris
George A. Barrett
Posey County Treasurer's 1870 71 Financial Report
The report shows receipts and expenditures for Posey County from June 1, 1870 to May 31, 1871 totaling 10726779 dollars. Treasurer Joseph Showers and Deputy Geo T Mann present to the Board of Commissioners. A San Francisco weather dispatch notes a storm predicted by Washington and widespread impact. Rumors in New York discuss Princess Beatrice and Fred Grant betrothal with mention of Geo W Smalley. A note adds that 6500000 of 1862 3 portal currency notes may never be redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Arnoldy
John Kilbinger
Otto Wemptentincher
Justice of the Peace
Efendant
Indiana
Otto Hemptenmacher
New Harmony
Posey County
Jel
J.P
Joseph Showers
P. C
Geo. T. Mann
Mr. Veroxoy, Inc
San Francisco
Weather Signal Corps
Washington
California
Sacramento Valley
Union
New York
Beatrice
Fred Grant
Geo. W. Smalley
The
Tribune
London
England
Chance to Make Money Buy Groceries Cheap for Cash
A display promising cheap groceries for cash at 20 THRALL and MUMFORD S urges customers to shop for savings. The ad emphasizes cash purchases as a path to lower prices and increased value for shoppers seeking bargains.
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the Register
W.abater
J.p.bennett
NEW W Harmon
Y., Ind
Misa Lane
Misa Jane
Jones
Auber
Frank LD. Bolton
Jonn
Youre
Mr. Veron, Inc
Nash
John R. Hugo
John & G. A. Clark
Lonsdale Cameric
Jelz Lichtenberger
Owen & CO
Nore
Catharine Burrell
Jeli
Joseph Burrell
Thelerk
First National Bank of
Jas. F. Alexander
Andrew Alexander
Joseph S. Ford
Owen
Brewery Street
Aaid Town
Board of Commissioners
Dreas
John RK. Hugo
Jonn R. Hugo
A. T. Smith
W. N. Smith
D. G. Hudson
A. T. Smith & CO
Tobbers
Kentucky
Tennessee
Main Street
Third
Fourth
Louisville
Durkee
Burnett
SPEER
Thrall & Mumford
Thomas P. Price
Gustavus Dunlap
Thrall & Mumford's
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