Progress of the Show at Centennial Exhibit May 21 1876
PritapuLruia reports a slow first week of the Centennial Exhibition with under 20,000 average daily attendance due to cold weather and unfinished grounds. The United States building and agricultural displays are highlighted, with detailed descriptions of maps, soil samples, and wood growth exhibits. The piece notes rising visitor interest after spring business eases, fears of speculative schemes fading, and mentions debate over Sunday openings and possible leadership changes in the Centennial Commission.
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Sam
PritapuLruia
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Washington
United States
War and Navy Department
Mars
Horticultural Hall
Gulf
Maine
Northwest
Columbus
Louis
France
Palestine
Sierra Nevada
Rocky Mountains
Middle States
California
Atlantic States
Southweat
Centennial Commission
General Hawley
Orestes Cleveland
Hawley
Polo Game Gains Popularity at Jerome Park in 1876
New York letters describe Mr. James Gordon Bennett introducing polo, importing twenty three mustang ponies from Mexico, and staging practice matches at Jerome Park. Notable players include Bennett Griswold P Belmont Augustus Jay and Sir Bache Cunard. An upcoming match for a silver cup is anticipated.
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New York
Lord Vandeville
Hell Gate
Bowen
Plymouth Church
Women’s Department
Philadelphia
James Gordon Bennett
England
Jerome Park
Bennett
Mexico
Messrs. Bennett
Griswold
P. Belmont
Augustus Jay
Schuyler Crosby
Howland Robbins
D. Moore
Bace Cunard
Messrs. Douglass
W. Thorne
J. Mott
John Kane
A. Somerville
Lord Mandeville
Gotham
Tifth Avenue
Thurlow Weed
Augustus Schell
Franz Sigel
Ruppaner
Col
Rush Hawkins
Russell Sage
Barnum
Astoria
New Jersey
Newton
H. C. Bowen
Plymouth
Mr. Beecher
Banquo
Indiana Leads in Railroads and Machinery Output
The state emphasizes its high rail and telegraph density, large wheat and corn rankings, and strong manufacturing base. It notes Indiana's population density per land area, vast agricultural capacity, and the claim that with under 2 million residents it produces more useful machinery than Asia's 800 million, highlighting industrial progress and wealth creation.
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Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
India
Europe
Massachusetts
Asia
The Neglected Remains of Robert Fulton
A New York Sun note reports the discovery in the Livingston vault of the remains of Robert Fulton, who built the first steamboat on the Hudson. Fulton’s burial in Chancellor Livingston’s vault was at first meant to be temporary until a nearer relative claimed him, but the body has remained there. the question is when Georgia will claim the remains and honor him with a monument.
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Geo. Parker
5Th Avenue Theater
Union Square
Ferreol
Booth’s
James H. Tooker
Ada Dyas
Clara Louisa Kellogg
Sara Jewett
George Rignold
Lawrence Barrett
E. L. Davenport
F. C. Bangs
Milnes Levick
Gillmore’s Garden
Offenbach
Livingston
Old Trinity
Richings
Robert Palton
Hudson River
Livingstons
Robert Fulton
Chancellor Livingston
Georgia
New York Sun
Union Hall Theater
New Harmony
Ind
NEW Harmony Thespian Society
Louise
Christian
R. Jackson Mariette
Justin
Elen Myers Christian Reynolds
J. T. Hugo Francois Duchamp
J. P. Jackson Justin
J.P. Bennett
Francois
Sallie R. Jackson
Annette
Mollie D. Stoker Mariette
Myers Christian Reynold
Teus- Silus
J.T. Hugo Francois Duchamp
J. P. Jackson Peter Picardon
A. Echard Justin
J. P. Bennett Pierre
M. Golden
Witness charge on Williams’ nomination questioned
Logansport Journal cites a fierce open charge that Jimmy Williams bought his Congressional nomination by bribery and corruption. It questions the authority and refutation of the claim and denounces Henry V Boynton of the Cincinnati Gazette as untrustworthy. The piece asserts no proof supports the accusation.
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Jimmy Williams
Congress
Logansport Journal
Cincinnati Gazette
Henry V. Boynton
Democratic House
Paaros
Wu Vote for Williams in Opposed Voter Speech
A Rockport Democrat recounts a farmer who, after years of opposing Democracy, endorses James D. Williams. The farmer calls Williams honest and predicts he will vote for him with neighbors in support.
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James D. Williams
Williams
Rockport
Hendricks in Ohio Seen After Allen, Enquirer Says
A traveler writer notes Democratic sentiment in Southern Ohio centers on Allen first and Hendricks second. The Cincinnati Enquirer remarks that after William Allen the honest anti bank Democracy would prefer Gov Hendricks in Ohio.
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Ohio
Allen
Hendricks
William Allen
Gov. Hendricks
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York Woman Elopes as Father Vows Action
ew Mias Joak of New York recently eloped with a young man. Her father warns he will teach the suitor a lesson if he can find him. Ulysses Grant Sr has been admitted to the bar and is described as a veteran practitioner.
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Mias Joak
New York
Ulysses Grant,Sr
Prohibition Candidate Smith’s Storied Career Noted
The Rev Green Clay Smith a Kentucky native and former congressman who served in the Mexican War led the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry in the Civil War and later governed Montana before entering the Baptist ministry now preaches in Frankfort. Boss Tweed leaves Italy after Pope doubt.
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Green Clay Smith
Kentucky
Fourth Kentucky Cavalry
Montana
Johnson
Frankfort
Conventions Set Dates for RNC and DNC Gatherings
The Republican National Convention will assemble in Cincinnati on June 14 while the Democratic National Convention is slated for June 27 in St. Louis, outlining the party meeting schedule for the month.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
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Pourth
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Stonautic
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Harpers’ Weekly
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Robson
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Nash
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New Harmony Theater
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Dia
Angelina Noices
Major Pepper
Mollie D. Stoker
Pepper
E.R. Snelling
Frank Topham
C. W. Slater
John Plump
W. M. Bennett
AR. Fauntleroy
Julian Dale Owen
Hardware
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