Erie Intrigues and Unpublished Letters on Erie Railroad
A detailed view of long hidden correspondence regarding the Gould administration overthrow in the Erie Railway. Letters from H. P. Sharpe and others discuss outlays, bonds, and proposed commissions to recoup costs, plus notes on Jewett, McHenry, and leadership changes affecting the Atlantic and Great Western lines and rolling stock arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McHenry
Jewett
ERIE
Gould
Atlantic
Great Western
Erie Railway Company
Bischoffheim - Goldschmidt
Sharp
Bischoffaheim & Goldschmidt
dissen+sions
Erie Railway
MIL, Silane
le My
Barlow
S. L. M. Bartow
Dean Lin
Erle Company
Jay Gould
Tuab
Mortenze Duna
Ewlchates
Bischotabelled Goldschmidt
Pnce
Taneie
Loup and Trust Company
Acotts
Tewett
Cok
T. A. Bcott
Alladelphia
Dean Hin
McHleury
Watson
Brio
Elo Company
Taja
Jewell
MT. Tewett
Col
Mr. Molenry
Tom
New-York
H. P. Soane
Isne
Mortgas
Erie Company
Ita
KooLt
New
Taibe
United States
England
Atlantic Company
Kelling Rock Company
Avante “Company
Kelling Stock Company
Wile Tt Tap
Whey
Auantic Company
Holling Stock Company
Jie
Atlante
Juifarwon Wataou
Columbus
Cinemoet
Todianapali
Columbua
Ohio
Erie Oon
Cincinnati
le Glauspoils Company
Erie ‘Company
Han Bern
Col. Booth
Atveaptal
Seeman Arena
Gata Okt
Erle Company Threatened With Train Route Options
Fragmentary note suggests the Erle Company may comply by either using its own trains and engines or shared facilities. Mentions planned routes and potential carts and wagons with road access, indicating possible arrangements for transporting goods.
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Erle Company
Deen Cart
Vagstasisaings Walne
Bunker Hill Centennial Preparations Mobilize Boston
Final preparations intensify for the Bunker Hill centennial parade in Boston on June 14. Committees work through the day arranging the line of march, decorations, tents, and headquarters while the Tremont Street Mall and Common receive festive bunting and flags. The Maryland Regiment arrives by the Oh Seong Mailroad and will be reviewed by city officials before bystanders onlookers at the State House.
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Boston
Tremont St Mall
Ylcwity
Marshal Oxborn
L. J. Willcutt
Ladies’ Centennial Commission
Bry
Hesconst
George E. Ellia
D. D
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Peneh
Pitth
Maryland
Oh Seong Mailroad
Fifth
Massachusetts
Trull
Bout
Ugh
Oliver
Fransl
Bate
Ireland
Quernetows
Queenstown
City of
Chester
Corporation of Dublin
Irish Kite Association
Major Leech
Iriah
Alderman Manning
New York
Major Leach
Gilderslove
Twain
Dublin
Military and Masonic Visitors Arrive in New York
The Fifth Maryland Regiment from Baltimore, about 600 strong under Col Jennings, arrived by special train and ferried to Pier 23. They later departed for Boston aboard the Bristol, escorted by the Old Guard. Washington Light Infantry and Palestine Commandery also visit, with escorts and meals arranged, as veterans and militia units proceed to Boston.
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New York
Maryland
Maryland National Guard
Jennings
City
Baltimore
Jersey City
Boston
Washington Light Iddustry
Charleston
8. C
Old Guard
McLean
Delmanico's
Uiel
Pier No
Washington Light Infantry
Eutaw
Minark
Jedmond
Knights ‘Templara
Virginia
Jeremy City Durin
Deabroascast
Ferry
Kaighla
Palestine Commandery
Grand Mantor Elwoods
Thorne
Richmond
Stonington
Grand Central
Moston
Xramone” Clack
Wickham
Rewport
Sth
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
West Point Cadets Prepare for Commencement and Grand Ball
West Point cadets anticipate the close of the academic year with commencement exercises set for Wednesday at 10:80 am. The Board of Visitors weighs the examinations while plans for the grand ball and related decor reflect senior activities and preparations for graduation.
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West Poist
Ila
Plebs
Board of Visitors
Prat
G. Gilman
Belknap
Mats de Janon
Proteat Andrews
Krenchia
Apanial
Gardeer
Pomeroy
Kent
Wook Wy
Halleck
Jete
Prey Jone
Corinthian Yacht Race Opens Season In New York Harbor
The Corinthian yacht race under the Beawanha Club auspices featured a close contest between Addie and Vision, won by Addie. Wind shifted from northwest to south, favoring neither boat, as they sailed 100 miles from Stapleton to the lightship and back with Addie crossing first by about four minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian
Beawanhaka Yacht Club
Addix and
Vision
Aeawanhaks Yacht Club
Tiwaa
Aloops Addie and Vision
Audi
New-York Club
South West Spit
Arnold
C. Roosevelt
Wiston
J. Alexander
Ie Addie
Duter
Lip
Hplt
Tome, Allowanen
NEW York Yacht Club
New-York Yacht Club
Palmer
Alarm
Idler
Madeleine
Rambler
Wanderer
Atalanta
Echoonnrs
Peerless
Comet
Viou
Addie
Kaiser Wilhelm
Breete
Active
Madcap
Genia
Set
Beauere
Lookout
Lurie
Ideal
Washington Instructions To The Sioux Commission
Washington reports the Sioux Commission nearly ready to organize and begin talks. Government aims to obtain a relinquishment of hunting rights in Nebraska, with a $25,000 appropriation and a second pledge to finance further negotiations. The panel will tour agencies from Santee to Standing Rock and Red Cloud, then reconvene to finalize terms on the Black Hills question.
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Wabraska
Black Hills
Tribune
Washixaton
Commissioner of Indian Affaire
Allison
Iowa
Indiana
Secretary of the Interior
Nebraska
Congress
Thair
Santee
Standing Rock
Wnd
Cornell
Daunvy
Congzang
Interior Department
Black Hills Report Excerpt Details Army Officers View
Extract from Capt Ludlow’s 1874 reconnaissance to the Black Hills argues the region’s value lies in pastoral potential and subsistence, noting Indian rights, potential settlement, and the need for protection. Included is Gen Terry’s May 10 1875 letter forwarding Ludlow’s report and maps. Also reports on the schooner Mary Chilton’s desertion near Havana with American crew aboard and subsequent custody actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
W. Ludlow
Gem
Terry
H.T. Crosby
War Department
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Wm. Ludlow
Corps of Engineers
Stas
Indiana
United States
Department of Dakota
Missouri
Willim Ladiow
Ragthers
Peis Tin
Ladiow
Ludlow
Dan ish and Oyftian Centennial Commissioners Named
The Danish and Egyptian Centennial commission ers were appointed to prepare for the 1876 Centennial Exposition. Members include Jacob Malmbied as President and Chr. Burmester among others. United States officials note appointments in this historic task. Also listed are high ranking names such as Mohammed Pacha and Cherif Pacha in related arrangements.
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J. Cramer
United States
Denmark
State Department
Jacob Malmbied
Chr
Burmester
V. Christianes
V. Fjeldskor
Wm. Hammer
Charles Hansen
Z. A. Green
John Hansen
Olaf Hansen
RB. Weardsley
Cairo
Mie Highnea Cowlle
Mohammed Pacha
Prince
Vindo Cherif Pacha
M. Brugech Bey
Gen
Som Momimmedey
Morita Bey
A. Ada
the Land Office
Trial of Hines of Alabama on fraud charges tomorrow
Washington notes from June 14 1875 report the trial of Mr Hines of Alabama on fraud related to Lost Office contracts about to begin. The Department prepared the case with care and key questions on fraud methods against the Post Office are involved. The defense is active with many witnesses. Awaited is a London Syndicate move on the Treasury for more investment as money markets favor such calls there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wasuixatow
Hines
Alabama
Besina
Post-Office Department
Treasury Department
Audi
Views of Attorney General Pierre Pont on Department of Justice reform
Attorney General Pierre Pont arrives in New York en route to Albany to discuss reforms in the Department of Justice. He notes difficulties in obtaining trustworthy information from distant districts and in breaking up local cliques. He cites large guardians’ fees in the southwest and says changes will follow as trustworthy information is gathered.
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Department OF Justice
Tirrrepont
Pierrepont
Washington
Albany
Court of Appeals
Thinuxs
Watvenes
Witaiia
Jorge Dierrepoutend
Mr. Blinn
Mat
Mina Visto
York
Heavy frosts hit New York and New England crops
June 14 reports from New York New England and nearby areas describe heavy frost damaging early crops. Lowland frost in Orange County New York and extensive frost across Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Ontario threatens vegetables fruit and grain with scattered but non catastrophic damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bixcramtor
N. Y
Lnjure SR Triahae Eens Ners Amen Guercover
Orange Co
Erie
Fisoeu
New England
Boston
Manus
Maine
New Hampshire
Springfield
Mase
Pita
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Wilkesparre
Penn
Gar NJ
Jane
Ontario
Toronto
Ont
Foreign News From June 1535 and 1878 Highlights
European alliances shift as Russia withdraws from the German Austrian pact and new ties emerge with Sweden. Prussian church state funding bill and Catholic clergy grants face a key vote. American rifle team reception in Ireland described, plus Vicksburg disaster survivors reach St Johns and a Havana duel case reported with fatalities.
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Prussia
Pasaagh
Merchants Report Andes Earthquake Disaster News
A Barranquilla correspondent warns Cuouta commerce of a devastating earthquake and volcano eruption near Cucuta on May 18, with only about one hundred saved. Ferro & Spannochia anticipate limited losses as most goods had already shipped from the affected region.
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Andes
South American
Panama
Mosart, Ferro & Spannochiay Abipe Ping
Willauat
Barranquilla
Bannanotitsa
Cuouta
Vergoneua
Messare
Ferro & Spannochia
Cucuta
Mob in Axwarouts Hangs Black Prisoner After Jail Break
A June mob in Axwarouts Maryland, largely Teaidenta of Anne Arundel County, stormed Annapolis jail and dragged a chained Black prisoner named Bimms from his cell. They hanged him near the railroad track, leaving his body for public viewing as residents confronted the jailer and sought admission with improvised tools. The incident followed a prior outrage on Mins Jackson.
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Annapolis
Axwarouts
Pata
Anne Arundel County
Mins Jackson
Bimms
Wien
Tate Sie
Jane
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Bunker Hill
Norfolk Light Artillery
Nonforx
Bloca
Bouton
William Lawrence
United States Marines
Naval Band
Williaea Lawrence
Hampton Roads
Willian Lawrence
New Hatapahico
Barry
Fort Mutros
Aumber
Hugh Lee
Walton Taylon
Lee
Ata
M.glenhan
Virginian
THE
West Point Academy
Matrar
Beachs In
Lees
Splder
OUT Door Sports
Fleetwood Park
Firet
Faith
Trilliant
Delmonico
Judge Roberton
Edith
Brilliant
Minnie Ide
Judge Robertson Thint
Fanale
Pat Malloy
Am Hunting
Fsat
Cap
Judge Robertson
Tn Wo
Dalmonico
Frank J
Atill
Bose
Frank
Hae Hilt Mintely
Lady Tanker
Hind
Charlie Green
Aneie Collina
Lady Banker
Jerome Park
Johnson's
la Hen
Chamberlin
Johnson
Lavana
Wilk
Ithaca
Philadelphia Yacht Club
Portapetrata
Delaware
Chntcany
Babe
Hoboken
Klyalan Fields
Guad
Shandiey
Rsme Sud Hg
Samplon
Hartford
New Haven
Meekek
Mutual
Western
Mary Chilton
Mem
South Amenica
Atora
Wasuixarox
Hadeen
Havana
Mays
Enear
Punto de Cantar
Cuba
Vessal
Colombia
Ersa
Guyer
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Scausen
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Gvlomaoug
Marine
Punta de Castres
Muar del Mo
Treasury
Department
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Secretary of the Treasury
Court of Claims
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San Francisco
Foreign News
CRAR
Germany
AXP
Avetria
Lexpos
Tuesay
Paris
Lendon
Rosia
Austria
Sweden
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N. F
Burnham
Monmeat
Vipond
Jonns
T. A. Viron
Montreal
Mdintance
Havas Mesuaka
Jonxs
Ekaburg
Sr. Jons
Virgo
St. Pierre
Iona
Loxpos
Pathfader
Ee” Quenec
Canada
Kaya
Los Quemados de Marianao
Dr. Curtin
Curtis
Dover
N. J
Payne
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