Depew for Senator and the 1891 race unfolds
New Year 1890s dispatch reports Chauncey M. Depew plans a U S Senate bid for 1891 after returning from Europe. The piece notes factional tensions with Thomas Platt Levi Morton Frank Hiscock and Vanderbilt influence and suggests Depew may resign the New York Central presidency to pursue politics amid a brewing Republican split and power plays in New York.
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Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Levi P. Morton
Frank Hiscock
Depew
Europe
United States Senate
Republican County Committee
Platt
Hiscock
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central Basilroad
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Chauncey M. Depew
San Francisco land claim tale from Leidesdorff era told by Peter Clark
Special telegram from Fout River Mass details how Peter Clark, once owner of part of San Francisco, recounts the clash with Leidesdorff and Folsom over a 40 acre tract. Clark joined the 46th New York Regiment in the Mexican War and heard the priest’s warning before the gold rush fate. The story ends with the tract’s value soaring after the ensuing struggle and loss.
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Fout River
Mass
San Francisco
Leidesdorff
Peter Clark
California
Forty-sixth
New York Regiment
Dolores Mission
Clark
Folsom
Venture Oil Company Chartered in Washington County
The Venture Oil Company received its charter with incorporators R C Elliot James M Guffey Henry Foster B C McGrew William Flinn and W J Diehl. It holds a large initial capital stock and has purchased 1000 acres in Donegal township to develop a gas or oil field. if a gas well is struck it will be leased to Wheeling Natural Gas Company whose line runs along the venture property. Most stockholders are inocatee 4% the Wheeling Natural Gas Company.
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Venture Oil Company
R. C. Elliot
James M. Guffey
Henry Foster
B.C. McGrew
William Flinn
W. J. Diehl
Donegal Township
Washington County
Wheeling Natural Gas Company
Department shifts fire force and medical testing order
The Chief of Public Safety ordered a rigid physical examination for all city firemen to ensure fit recruits. The Eleventh Ward engine company was reassigned, with personnel spread to other houses and new men brought in from elsewhere. Citizens expressed dissatisfaction with the changes.
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Department of Public Safety
Elventh Ward
The O10s Fruit Fleat News Ahead in Dispatch
A cryptic item notes 732 million invested in a trade described as a grapite, with future reference in tomorrow s Dispatch. The line hints at a financial stake tied to a fruit trade headed for publication. No clear entities beyond numbers and a trade type are confirmed in readable text.
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O10
Italian Mass Meeting In New York To Protest Street Trade
A telegram from New York reports rising tension over Italian street trade. Italians plan a mass meeting at Germania Assembly Rooms in Bowery to denounce opponents and defend Italian trust dealers amid city politics and alleged anti Italian actions by labor groups.
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New York
James Fitzsimons
Assembly
Board of Aldermen
Germania
Bowery
Germania Bly
Germania Assembly Rooms
Union of
Curry
Central All
Wind-up Next October Famed Millerite Nathaniel Chase Dies
Nathaniel Chase, aged 89, famed Millerite preacher who once predicted the end of the world in 1844, died recently in Andover Massachusetts. He led Liberty Hill gatherings in Salem and continued preaching while working as a carpenter, maintaining end-time calculations from Daniel and Revelations. His final chart pointed to an October wind-up.
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Chase Dice
Spectal Telegham
Andover
Mass
Nathaniel Chase
Salem
Heaven
Liberty Hill
Gabriel
Miller
Christ
Father Chase
Advent
Drowned at Atlantic City Bath Near Ohio Avenue
George L. Penrose a Reading Railroad auditor clerk staying at Hotel Mt Vernon drowned about 5 30 am while taking an early bath near Ohio avenue Atlantic City. His cries brought help from Sacred Heart College men who tried to reach him by boat but he sank before recovery efforts succeeded. He left a wife and two children.
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Atlantic City
George L. Penrose
Mt. Vernon
Paacific Avenue
Michigan
Ohio Avenue
Reading Railroad
Sacred Heart College
North Carolina Exodus to the Southwest Moves Promised
A Colored movement plan outlined in April aims to relocate a large group from North Carolina to the West and Southwest. Over 78,000 names have enrolled to depart within 43 hours after notice, contingent on a favorable report. Southwestern states’ committees say farmers, businessmen and capitalists will assist, with potential for 50,000 moving next fall if conditions hold. Exodus agents from Kansas Arkansas expected to join the North Carolina commissioners Saturday.
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North Carolina
Capi
Carolina
North
Louisiana
Tennessee
Kangon
Arkansas
Texas
California
Kansas
Money Went Up In Rain As Baptist Treasurer Charged
Ricuwono August 2 records Jake Thompson a Bedford County Baptists leader named Treasure Holder after a church collection for a new house. About $700 was raised and Thompson says the cash dried out on a plank, but a storm later blew the notes away and he returned to find the money missing.
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Ricuwono
Jake Thompson
Bedford County
Thompson
Moneks
Dying From Bee Attack Near Jackson Graves Farm
Jackson Graves a Coddington road farmer with 100 beehives was stung during a bid to save two colts. He received over 100 facial stings and collapsed, a horse died in the incident. He was attended by a local doctor as the bee attack subsided.
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Irmaca
Jackson Graves
Coddington Road
Santa
Universal Satisfaction Photos by Anfrecht at University Office
Anfrecht, photographer at 516 Market St Pittsburgh, offers photos at 1 dollar per dozen until September. Bring the children and use the elevator. The university office is open 9 to 5 daily through July and August. Telephone 938.
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Anfrecht
Market St
Pgh
Wanamaker's Promises Low Prices on All Goods
Advertises clear distinction between inferior and Wanamaker’s clothing and promises fair prices. Claims superior quality with low prices to move current season goods and urges shoppers to buy now. Offers all sizes and qualities in thin goods and Serges with 1000 styles to tailor.
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Wanamaker’s
Easure
Pants Sale Drives Strong Trade Amid Weather Worries
The store reports brisk activity despite poor weather with special sales in two or three departments boosting business. A notable Pants Sale has moved hundreds of pairs daily this week and may exhaust stock before new fall arrivals. Shoppers urged to buy now to secure pants for dress, business, or work.
Men’s Suit Department Ad Promotes Bottom-Price Sales
In our Men’s Suit Department trade is stimulated by our wonderful $7 sale of Business and Dress Suits. Suits manufactured to retail at $12 to $15 are advertised by others as reduced from higher prices, but we never use fictitious reductions. We mark prices lower at the start of the season, ensuring customers buy at bottom prices rather than later advertised cuts.
Ladies Store Announces Bargains in Clothes and Hats
The store markets strong bargains for Boys and Children’s Clothing, Ladies and Children’s Shoes, Jerseys and Blouses. Hat department shows high-pressure pricing on Straw Hats and light Derbys with a goal to clear stock before season end. A math teaser asks price implications for Derby values of four, three, and two dollars.
Furnishing Goods Bazaar at Regular Prices Now Open
Fixings and Furnishings items are showcased in our popular Bazaar. Many lines of goods are on sale at away below regular prices. Shop this department this week and save.
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Penn Avenue
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