Notable Briefs Include Senate Re-Election and Local Notes
Hon Henry B Anthony is re elected to the US Senate from Rhode Island for a fourth term. John Rollings of the Hart ranft Club attracts attention at Cincinnati convention with a tall Philadelphia police officer. Winslow the Bostonian is released by London court ending extradition talks. Bishop Verot of St Augustine died of apoplexy. Cook County court finds Mrs Abraham Lincoln mentally sound to manage her own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Anthony
United States Senate
Rhode
John Rollings
Hartranft Club
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Winslow
London Court of Queen’s Bench
Bishop Verot
St. Augustine
Fla
Cook County Court
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Pickpockets in Cincinnati and Milwaukee camp meeting begins
The report notes numerous pickpockets in Cincinnati and announces the Methodist National camp meeting will be held on Milwaukee fair grounds starting July 12 for ten days. Also covered are a Sioux raid in Colorado, Bristow's resignation, Caldwell dispatch controversy, and Hayes accepting the Republican nomination with praise from Grant Bristow and Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fair Grounds
Milwaukee
Platte River
Colorado
Crook
Bristow
Louisville
Messrs
Blaine and
Knott
House of Representatives
Western Union Telegraph Company
Caldwell
Blaine
Tom Scott
Scott
Cable Dispatch
Cabinet Killings and Crimes Spark Turbulent Headlines
An ex arm y officer went on a shooting spree killing two ministers and two attendants amid a cabinet meeting. Louisa Carter, a 17 year old New York girl, poisoned a boy with oxalic acid then lured him with candy, confessing after remarks. Gen J H Beker lost posts amid a pension and defalcation probe. Heason who killed a Turkish cabinet majority figure was hanged in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Carter
New York
J. H. Beker
Pensions Com Moisioner
Surveyor General
Minnesota
Civil Service Committee
Blakely
Chicago
Misa Sweet
Fatal collapses and disasters hit four regions
Workmen at Reading railroad’s Perkio men Valley cut were buried by a cave in, killing William Welch and injuring three others. Ayr woolen mill fire killed twenty four women and burned the overseer. A Third Street boarding house in St. Louis collapsed burying seventeen inmates with injuries but no deaths. A St Johns Montreal fire devastates a saw mill area displacing 200 families. loss about 1.5 million. An explosion in Glasgow killed several men and wrecked homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Railroad
William Welch
Ayr
Scotland
Third Street
St. Louis
St. Johns
Montreal
Losa
Misa Lay
Glasgow
First Annual Tobacco Fair Inaugurated In Nashville
The first annual tobacco fair opened in Nashville Tennessee with many European buyers present. On the first day twelve hundred samples were inspected and six thousand in premiums awarded. Other items note the failure of M Belunde Co of Havana with liabilities around 500000 pounds and heavy British business failures including a large Belfast linen firm and a Cardiff grain house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Europe
M. Belunde & Co
Havana
Cuba
Chicago
A. Mahomeon & Co
Belfast
Ireland
Great Britain
Cardiff
Wales
East West travel priced for summer bargain
This summer brings cheap travel between the East and West as major lines cut passenger rates. Chicago to New York offers thirteen dollars, while freight rates are also reduced across the routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Delegates' Uninstructed Mix in Democratic Nominations
The Maine delegation backs Tilden while Delaware favors Senator Bayard. Mississippi delegates stay unit on a nomination and oppose the two thirds rule. Z B Vance is named NC governor nominee, and Wm R Miller seeks Arkansas governor for the Democrats. The Cincinnati convention panel prepares to notify Governor Hayes of its nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Tilden
Delaware
Senator Bayard
Mississippi
St. Louis
New York
Z. B. Vance
North Carolina
Wm. R. Miller
Arkansas
State
Cincinnati Vonwetien
European tensions flare as Ottoman armistice rejected
Herzegovinian chiefs reject Turkish armistice while Austria witholds refugee relief. Berlin dispatches claim summer war danger is over and furloughs rise. A rocket factory blast in Cuzco kills six and wounds many while Austria concentrates troops for autumn drills. Cholera kills half of Gulwoda villagers and fires devastate Moscow and Caucasus. Christians in Jerusalem appeal for German help amid Turkish-Christian tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Berlin
Cuzco
Peru
Austria
Landwehr
Calcutta
Gulwoda
Bombay and
Baroda
Aunesia
Moscow
Caucasus
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Germany
Congressional actions from June 13 to June 19
The record details House and Senate activities including passage of a Military Committee bill to detail officers as instructors, referrals on whisky fraud papers, tax relief proposals for fermented beers, and bank circulation tax, with later sessions noting impeachment proceedings and appropriation bill debates, adjournments, and conference committee appointments.
Senate impeachment trial moves amid secret session
The Senate refused a postponement of the impeachment trial to November and agreed to hear a plea about jurisdiction raised by the defense. About 20 witnesses are expected and a committee will select those most material. The Senate adjourned to July 6. In the House Randall named Cox Speaker pro tem as the Speaker was absent. Army and Post Office appropriation bills were advanced with conference committees named.
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Senate
House
Military Committee
Secretary of War
Military Court of Inquiry
Babcock
Aolman
Appropriations Committee
Hancock
Committee On Ways and Means
Roberts
Wepyespay
Blackburn
Smith
Georgia
Bright
Felton
Lawrence
Tunsday
Morrill
Windom
Withers
Howse
Randall
Holman
Foster
Dunnell
Committee On Commerce
Wabash River
Paseed
Irmay
Edmunds
Arf Blackburn
Congress
Treasury
Army
Belknap
Black
Lord
House of Representatives
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Committee On Appropriations
Selknap
Counsil
West
Hamlin
Davis
Cox
Wolman
Blount
Waldron
Clergyman foils card trick on train and flogson son
The Rev Dr Pott catches his son with a pack of cards and rebukes him for gambling. A sly stranger at his side offers to coach him in cheating, and the clergyman ejects himself from the car. Back home the doctor disciplines his boy again. Also notes butter usage estimates and a western courtesy gag.
Thirds, Fourths, and Fifths: A Labor Dispute Tale
A Jackson Mississippi Pilot recounts Jim’s tale of working for a white boss who promised better pay and gave thirds, fourths, and fifths of less value. Jim ends with distrust of white folks and a town arrest note ties to a Centennial crash incident in Scranton.
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Jim
Dan
der Hans
Washington
Billy Smith
Hisself
Linkum
Old Man Jones
Bersides
Hans
Jones
Squire Robinson
Jackson
Scranton
Philadelphia
A Drop of Joy in Every Word in 1874 Testimonial
A 1874 letter from New Jersey praises Dr. R V Prence and his Golden Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets. The writer says six bottles cured large ulcers and skin sores, claiming the medicine cleanses blood of poisons and treats skin and scrofulous conditions, while noting cancer is not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flesmington, Hunterdon Co
N.J
R. V. Prence
Buffalo
N. J
Janes O. Bellie
Pierce
Collins
Collins’ Voltaic
Weeks & Potter
Boston
Maes
The Great Fammy Merprerre Anti-Periodic Tonic
Dr. Wilhoff's Anti-Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic claims to cure chills, malaria, and related weakness with no need for pills or purgatives. The tonic is advertised as safe, scientifically formulated, and effective, with G. R. Finnay & Co. of New Orleans listed as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fammy Merprerre
Wilhoff
G. R. Finnay & Co
New Orleans
Juniper Tar Soap Promises Superior Skin Care
Advert says Pimetes on the face rough skin and chapped hands cured by Juniper Tar Soap made by Caswell Hazard & Co New York. Claims rivals imitate with common tar and are worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders Prove Useful, Farmers Say
Farmers and horse men inquire about Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders. Readers report hundreds have used them with gratifying results, and the paper confirms similar personal experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Dr Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Tonics Promote Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as the only genuine cures for pulmonary consumption asserting they contain no opium and are made from harmless herbs. It notes they treat lungs liver stomach and blood and directs readers to Dr. Schenck's Philadelphia office for advice.
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Schenck
Sixth and
Arch Streets
Philadelphia
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Guv. Morgan
R. N. Dana, Jr
Massachusetts
Edward McPherson
Gen. Hayes
Grant
J. G. Blaine
Heason
Financial and Industrial
Railroad Intelligence
Congressional
Pardner
Dr. P
United States
Firat
Chicago Times
City of
Johnson
SIL Waurel
Liberty
Ene
Tu && Pork
Wwe Ee
IY & i
Corn
Rye
Wurat
Lameern, Taeaee
Toledo
Sip
Buffalo Bill
Western Gun Works
Dearborn S
Estern Gun Works
Dearborn St
Ticago
County
Busllenbarger
J. Minkler & CO
Nassau, N.Y
J.B. Husrep
Nassau
Ronas. Co
N.Y
Ennie Johnson
Providence
R. L
Stump
L. Jonra & Co
Boston Novaliy
Lovell Tie
G. J. Capewell & Co
Cheshire
Addrosa
A. G. Nettleton & Co
Variety Manur ¥A Co
Salesaen
Monitor Manuig CO
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Midh
Goovspred
OnIcaGo
J. B. Burges
Rawlins City
Wyoming
Orvel Holden & CO
Kinzie St
Tloulsia
Worth & CO
Lecis
Ming
Anid
Ain
Williams & CO
Pari's
Ashland
Mase
Foun
Batateetien
Dann Taal
Pana
Aerts Rate
Uatafactic Orks
Cmcaco
Vickery & CO
Augusta
Bond
The
Home Journal
L. T. Luther
Mill Vilage
Erie County
America
Mabit, &c
Saeng
Butts’ Dispensary
N. Ath T
Bio
Sthef
St. Louie
Scammell & CO
Ill
Peerless
Kull
Wakefield Earth Closet CO
Dey Street
Ledger
DGER
Vibrator
HF Shepard
Woodbury
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Ising
Ustra
Ney Sitoms
Kddrone Tron 4 CO
Auguste, Maine
Post and Mail
Post and Yan
Tur Post and Mail
Address Post and Mail CO
Family and Jelly Press
Fruit and Jelly Press Co Cincinnatr
Anker
Semior Pamphiet
Straub Dait Company
Kox L4asea
Clicinnath
Onio
Massielon
Russell&cs Massivllon
Onioj
Linime
Manen Tere
Facture
Oa Fae
J. Arn
Tema
Nera
He Y
Agen
Bloomfield, Daisatee
Bey
Bo ‘ Rupp
J. A. Stee
Sherman
York
N. U
Wits
Meriden Cutler
Tex “Parente
Keown
Mort
Anny
Hartie la
Poeak
Meriden Cutbery CO
Waterand
Meriden Cutlery CO
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