The Fall of Jay Cooke & Co and Its Aftermath
A historical overview of the Jay Cooke & Co banking house collapse in 1873. Trustee J. Horsce Harding announces final asset sales in Philadelphia auctions on June 19 and 20, detailing lands in North Dakota and other areas, bonds, and the distribution plan for 1,200 creditors. The piece covers the firm’s wartime government finance, Northern Pacific bond dealings, the extensive network, and the long road to dividends and settlements.
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Jay Cooke & Co
J. Horsce Harding
Thomas’ Auction Rooms
Philadelphia
North Dakota
Lake Champlain
Minnesota
Nebraska
New York
Washington
Jay Cooke, McCulloch &Co
London
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Cooke
United
Lincoln
Cooke
United States
Cocke
House of Jos &Co
Grm
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
Sod
Rothschilds
France
Wales of Northern Pacific
Jay Cook & Co
South Sea
Jay Cooke
Edwin M. Lewis
Farmers and Mechanics’ Book of Phil
Mesars
John Clayton
Teane Norris
Roberts Shoemaker
Charles P. Helfenstein
Joseph Brown
Committee of Creditors
O- Data
Oregon Steam Navigation
St. Paul and
Pitt Cooke
Henry D. Cooke
Washington House
William G. Moorhead
Treasury
Hugh McCulloch
Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co
Maryland
Fim
Horn
Utah
Gibraltar
Lake Erie
Duluth
St Louis
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
South Mountain
Harris GC
Faboestock
James A. Garland
New York House
Wall Street
First National Bank
Mesers
Fahnestock
Garland
George C. Thomas
Joseph M. Shoemaker
Thomas
Drexel & Co
Jay Cooke, Jr
Charles D. Barney
Charles D. Barney & Co
J.B. A
Eli Perkins Arrives in London for Charms and Cost
Eli Perkins tours London visiting the National Gallery and Strolling the Strand. He jokes about Morley’s dinner price that “took my breath away” and recalls weather woes from Penzance, including a melting ice incident with a landlord. He also quips about Liberal MPs being flattened by wind and sold as liver pads in London.
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Patch
London
New York Herald
Eli Perkins
America
National Gallery
Morley's
Strand
Mr. Perkins
St Truro
Penzance
Iceland
Simeon
Algiers
Pensance
Mercury
Eli
Citizer Eds
Perkins
De Benneville Mansion Revered By Universalists
A 18th century preacher built a two story house with a meeting hall for 50 above the main entrance and a spring inside the cellar used for baptisms. De Benneville formed a Universalist creed there Sundays until 1755 when Indian raids drove him to Germantown.
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de Benneville
Jean Bertolette
France
Moravian Mission Site and De Benneville Legacy Event
Readings church committee plans a pilgrimage with Rev George W Kent and Rev James Breghely to mark De Benneville life. Philadelphia scholar delivers talk. Mrs Phoebe Hamford reads a commemorative poem. music and souvenirs featured. A spring water spring and evening trip to Reading planned. reverent account includes De Benneville trance and visions.
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George W. Kent
Reading Church
James Bhregley
Philadelphia
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
de Benneville
Phoebe A. Hamford
New Haven
Conn
Reading
de Bene
Pilgrimage to the cradle of Universalism in Pennsylvania
Recapise Pa June 7 The celebration marks the founding of Universalism in America with a car pilgrimage from Reading to the 1745 De Benneville mansion near Oley. Delegates from across the United States will attend the state convention and visit the Moravian site where De Benneville preached.
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TITE
Recapise
America
Oley
Reading
United States
George de Benneville
New England
New World
John Murray
Murray
New Jersey
Gloucester
Maes
de Bonneville
Europe
Germantown
Milestone
Univerualista
Universalist
de Benneville
de Benperille
Bethlehem
Bargain Clothing and Furniture Prices Hit City
Lace and net laces offered with low prices from 1 dollar per yard. Furniture and upholstery fabrics advertised as cheap as ever. Stores named include Gees & acca, Michi 'urni I ig roiture Co at 437 Smith Mowpar, Keane & Shoustes at 35 Fifth Ave, Watt Texts From 17 up, and Pittsburg Water or Proof Co at 428 Liberty Street.
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Gees & Acca
Ig Roiture Co
Smith
Watt
Pittsburg Water Or Proof Co
Liberty Street
Can You Name the Next Congressman
A fragmented readable line questions political questions and mentions Weiowright's dealers and a telephone number 5525 in an unclear context. The text appears as a stray ad or private note without a clear event or outcome.
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Weiowright's
Wisu
Women Club Progress Shown By Pittsburg Group
At New York federation, 64 clubs and 18 states represented show rising influence of women. Pittsburg Women’s Club, formed 16 years ago, faced old prejudice but grew through study and eloquent speaking. Chicago and other clubs push education reforms, philanthropy, and social progress with notable programs and scholarships.
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New York
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women’s Club of
Pittsburg
Dear Brethren
Anna Dickinson
Anna
Mrs. Livermore
Frances Willard
May Wright Sewall
Mary F. Eastman
Anna L. Shaw
Daniel Webster
Philadelphia Women Awake and Active Clubs Lead Change
Philadelphia’s New Century Club has reached its 400 member limit and offers diverse study and discussion programs from current events to Greek literature with speakers on civil government and education. Pittsburg clubs mirror the movement as New York moves to admit women to law and philosophy schools, signaling broader acceptance and evolving roles for women in public life.
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Rhode Island Woman's Club
Indiaapolis Woman’s Club
Philadelphia
New Century Club
Francis Thorpe
Patton
William H. Harris
Abby Sage Richardson
Miss Edwards
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Woman's Club
Woman's Club of
Spain
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Council of
New York University
Law
School of Philosophy
New York Sun
Bessig Beamble
Hawaiian Legislature Opens Amid Prosperity and Reform Gains
The Oceanic line Alameda arrived from Honolulu with news of Hawaii 1890 Assembly opening May 21 under the king who praised prosperity and pledged credit to improve the harbor for expected commerce. The National Reform party won control of the House. reports cite post convention with the United States and Chinese entry permits issued since 1888, with more than 500 still outstanding.
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San Francisco
Oceanic Line
Alameda
Honolulu
Hawaiian Legislative Assembly
Hawaiian
National Reform Party
House
United States
Flats in Pittsburg. Real estate man urges apartments boom
A Chicago real estate agent, back from Pittsburg, argues Pittsburg should follow Chicago and New York by building flats. He projects six story, multi‑flat towers with modern conveniences, yielding 20 percent initial returns, aided by nearby cable lines and urban population growth.
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Dispatch
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Boston
Schools in Pittsburgh Area Probe Teacher Changes
Central Board of Education plans next Tuesday’s meeting as the High School faculty undergoes changes. resignations include Miss Blaxche Cooren from First Ward Allegheny and Prof Eaton may leave Forbes. several new hires and examinations for county teachers are noted.
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Central Board of Education
Slatterst
Riverside
Samuel Hawitox
Slippery Rock
Sowah, Chine
Theos
Ranaen
Migs Blaxche Cooren
Allegheny
Denver
Col
C. B. Coox
Chartlers Borough
Braddock
Hoe
Hamilton
Proudfit
O'Hara
Lacyarmitt
Lizsie
Highland School Board
Sterret
B. H. Peabody
J. E. Rogers
A. A. Gettys
A. A. Schultz
A.eeseen
Young
Weerge
Highiaua
Eaton
Sixth Ward
Forbes
Immellia
Simpson
Aesistant
New Baptist University in Curcaco set for incorporation
The Rev T W Goodspeed paid Marshall Field the first installment of 132000 for ten acres adjoining Field’s land. Incorporators include Rockefeller Field Blake Gates and Goodspeed with incorporation sought within days and building to start soon.
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John Rockefeller
Marshall Field
Nelson Blake
F. F. Gates
Dr. Goodspeed
SoHmer Pianos and Furnishings Advertised in City
An assortment of items from Sohmer pianos to wood and slate mantels, gas saving furnaces, and upholstery services is advertised. Local addresses include 537 Smithfield, 640 Liberty, and 710 Leon Avenue with various trades such as furniture, fabrics, and home fittings.
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Thompson
Liberty Avenue
Bull Rampages Through Wilton Farm In Wild Night Incident
A fierce bull belonging to Far mer Charles Hilsworth escaped confinement at a Wilton farm and caused havoc. It wrecked outbuildings, released poultry, damaged a wash and lye cask, and roughened through the yard before collapse and capture with a grindstone still on its horns. The scramble prompted a woman to fire a warning shot, mistaken for a burglary. Local farmer Ellsworth later recaptured the animal.
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Charles Hilsworth
Wilton
Ellsworth
Agony of a Leper on Molokai Village Described
A London correspondent relays Sister Rose Gertrude's letter about Molokai. She recalls a leper's agony in a white bed by an open lattice, the jasmine scented breeze, and a dying Englishman whose face is eaten by cancer. The letter notes 1203 lepers in the settlement with 800 horses and mentions three churches Roman Catholic Calvinist and Moravian.
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Slater Rose Gertrude
Pother Damien
London
Rose Gertrude
Molokai
Damien
Abe
Oe Page
Ain Amen
Dwellings Going Up Three New Brick Homes Permits Issued
Building permits issued yesterday authorize three two story brick houses on Center avenue costing 6020 dollars and three more on Clark street costing 6200 dollars. Alfred Neck holds took out a permit for a two story brick house on Brierton street in the thirteenth ward for 2900 dollars.
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Mra XM
A Pair for the Nurses Home Fair in Allegheny
A fair and festival at Cyclorama Hall corner Beech street and Irwin avenue Allegheny on Thursday evening June 12 will benefit the Nurses Home for the training school at the Homeopathic Hospital. A dozen or more young ladies from Allegheny have organized the event with varied attractions promised for an enjoyable evening.
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Cyclorama
Destruction of a Fish Pond Court Action Filed
Fish Ward en Frothingham has initiated legal proceedings against the American Foreite Company a branch of the Standard Oil Company for dumping sludge from its works into Lake Hopatchong destroying a premier fish pond. The notice mentions local retailers Lambun and Son and KwaBe Suvstszr advertising yard wide batiste fabric and awnings.
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Vipers
N. J
Frothingham
American Foreite Company
Standard Oil Company
Hopatchong
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Bich
Lota
Dalat
New York City
The
Die
Fifth Avenue
Fittsburg
Jacob Dysher
Berks County
Moravian Mission School
Daniel Moyer
Germany
Holland
Congressional Library
Spofford
Dante
DE Benyseville
Marsey
Cradle of Universalism
Celestial Lands
Pennsylvania
Virginia
William Peon
Granville
England
de Bennéville
William III
Anne
Bonneville
Barbary
de Benne- Fille
Louis XV
Keane & Shoustes
Fifth Ave
Ewanur & Suvustex
Mamavx & Son
Penn Ave
Bessie Bramble
BAED
Fanny Mendelssohn
Felix
Legislature OF
Hawaii
Sere
Tbove Avenue
Confessman Adams
McCormick
Reaper
Potter Palmer
Lake Shore Drive
Robert T
Soho
Schenley Mansion
North
Liberty
McMasters
Borths
Sam
Maple’s Grove
Hulton
Forpes
Great Western Band
Humboldt School
the New Baptist University
Fox
Alter Erson
Mitfield Street
E. Su
Pearson
Filth Ava
Federal St
Sohmer Pianos
J. M. Horrmany & Co
Smithfield Street
Reining & Wisps
Ens Furnitn
Haves & Keens
Piteska
Suo- Masaux & Som
Penn
Maine
Mamaux & Son
Batiste
Cta
KwaBe & Suvstszr
Madame A. Ruppert
Europa
Pivteburg
Rm Fon
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