Mania on Wall Street Sparks Big Stock Break and Grant Visit
The week ends with a fierce stock market slump in New York as bulls and bears clash, with many weak operators squeezed. Reports say Jim Keene netted about 5 million from the tumble while Grant plans multiple Midwest and southern stops in December and January.
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Bulls
Bears
Wall Street
Jim Keene
Gram
Armstrong
Camden
N. J
Benj. Hunter
Union era veterans mourn Gen Robert Anderson at Toledo
The Society of the Army of the Cumberland adopts a resolution praising Anderson and pledging to memorialize his grave in Western Toledo. Officers for the coming year are named led by Gen Sherman and Phil H. Sheridan. Other items note Irish agitation, Chilean actions in Peru, and a new Italian ministry.
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Washington
Robert Anderson
Sherman
Army of the Cumberland
Toledo
Ohio
Phil H. Sheridan
Underwood
Massachusetts
Barnum
New York
Carrer
New Jersey
Negley
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Kentucky
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Indiana
Myer
Col. Johnston
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Conover
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Martin
Palace
Wood
Minnesota
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Ows
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Steel
Cist
Gen
Fullerton
Signor Cairoli
Signor Deputis
Charles Dickens
Gloucester Crescent
Regent's Park
London
John Trappers Denang
London Tines
South America
Iquique
Pilcomayo
Sligo
Daly
Killen
Davitt
Supreme Court declares National Trade-Mark statute unconstitutional
The Supreme Court rules the National Trade-Mark statute unconstitutional, noting trademarks arise from long use rather than invention. About 8,000 trademarks are registered and 200 applications pending, with Congress unable to justify treating marks as writings or discoveries. The decision upholds commerce regulation limits but nullifies the statute.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
United States
Congress
Jefferson's Farewell Reflections and Poignant Verse
Jefferson's final hours blend filial love with religious faith as he prepares his daughter Mrs Randolph for parting. Two days before death he notes a pocket-book drawer contains verses expressing farewell to loved ones and hope in the Father. He writes of seraphs, farewell tears, and the last breath carrying their love.
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Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Randolph
Pension Office Notice on Claimant Identification
The Interior Department Pension Office announces a new filing system requiring pension inquiries asking for the claimant’s name, state, company and regiment, and the claim or certificate number for service before March 4 1861. Inquiries missing these details will not be answered unless explained.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Dep't OF the Interior
Pension Office
Washington, D C
Bette
J. A. Betrey
Pansions
Overcoat Prank Leaves Williamsport Attorney Severely Injured
In Williamsport Pennsylvania, E P Guise a young attorney faced a harsh prank when steel pens were placed in his overcoat pocket. Several pens pierced his hand causing severe swelling and fearing fatal consequences from the injuries.
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E.P. Guise
Williamsport
October Passenger Toll On New York Elevated Trains
In October the citys elevated railways carried 4 958 853 passengers about 5 million an average of 160 000 daily across seven days, highlighting heavy urban transit use.
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New York City
Incitement Claim In Constantinople Public Works
Local authorities pursue action after a man named Jerry Eaps allegedly instigates public works programs in Constantinople. Police caution residents about unauthorized gatherings and potential disruptions to city planning.
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Jerry” Eaps
Public Works of
Constantinople
Treasury report traces U S debt growth and bank trends
John J. Knoz summarizes government finance from the Civil War to the present, noting national banks 2,438 since 1883 with 2,000 active, 38 new banks and 8 failures, and a broad decline in state and savings bank capital and deposits. It details funding of the public debt, the 5-20 bonds, and resumption of specie payments after 1875.
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John J. Knoz
Sherman
United States
Ctive
U Affairs
Coptroller
Gold in Treasury Circulation and Bank Reserves Report
The Comptroller analyzes the circulating medium and gold reserves, noting total currency around 1.165 billion dollars on Nov 1, with gold in the treasury and bank holdings totaling 157.98 million plus 121 million silver, urging national banks to build vault reserves using incoming gold. It cites prior suspension and resumption of specie payments and outlines broader monetary composition including treasury notes and national bank notes. The report projects a possible 100 million in gold coins held by banks in future reports.
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United States
Treasury
National Bank
Conta
BODE
Ieavert
Sertenseenseetee
Loar Agy
Pension Office shows record pension rolls and rising costs
Commissioner J A Bentley reports that as of June 30 there were 242 755 pensioners in the United States the largest list to date. Army invalids widows children and dependents number 125 150 81 174 1 844 11 621 and 21 194 for the war of 1812. First-year payments totaled 5 163 758 with 7 388 611 to war of 1812 survivors and widows. The report warns of a potential annual shortfall of several million and notes about 250 000 unsettled cases anticipated by year end.
General Hooker and the Mercy That Shaped a Soldier
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale recalls Gen. Hooker bending mercy for a Michigan private deserter. Bond, the judge Advocate, notes no extenuating circumstances, but Hooker urged mercy citing the mother pleading at his quarters and the general’s belief the man was constitutionally cowardly. The old hero’s intervention spared the soldier's life.
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Gen. Hooker
Gen.Hooker
Bond
Indians progress and proposals in the 1879 report
The Indian Affairs report highlights steady progress among tribes led by the Ogalala and Brule and urges land allotment for heads of families. It calls for a commission to relocate Utes, strengthens criminal law reach on reservations, raises policeman pay, and proposes penal settlements for hardened offenders. It notes disarming non civilized Indians and continued schooling across agencies, with over 7,100 children taught outside the five civilized tribes and 6,250 within.
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Hayt
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Ogalala
Brule Bronx
Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Indiana
Congress
Florida
Grant Linked to Early San Francisco Billiard Hall Lease
An 1853 lease in San Francisco shows Gen Ulysses S. Grant as a co owner with Henry D. Wallen and Thomas H. Stevens of the Union Hotel rear billiard room on Kearney Street. The contract sets exclusive billiard use for one year at $500 monthly, with renewal option. A 1855 assignment notes Grant empowering sale of his share of billiard tables and fixtures.
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Gen. Grant
San Francisco
Isaac M. Hall
Henry D. Wallen
Ulysses S. Grant
Thomas H. Stevens
Union Hotel
Kearney Street
U.S. Grant
Drunken man aided by dignified stranger cross street
A very inebriated man stands at the curb and risks stepping among carriages. A venerable old gentleman guides him across the street and, once safe, the younger man thanks him saying he understands what it is to be drunk.
Fawcett, Blind MP, Lands 22-Pound Salmon in Wales
Mr. Fawcett, the blind member of Parliament, salmon fished in Wales and landed a twenty two pound fish. He is described riding on horseback at a gallop, skating and climbing mountains despite his blindness.
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Fawcett
Wales
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