Speaking Appointments of Gov Ogles by Generals
Gov. Richard J. Oglesby will speak at multiple Illinois towns from Rockford to Monmouth from August 21 to September 9. Gen John A Logan will address Hillsboro on August 23 and Gen John L Beveridge campaigns in the 4th district with Col. For EaneSAAEidate for Congress. Gen. G. Hurlbort speaks in Springfield and Bloomington on August 23 to September 6, with stops in nearby counties. Various other political figures including David T. Linenger plan engagements in Dallas West Point and Carthage, amid a busy campaign timetable. The issue notes a Macomb sensation, Livingstone letter, and editorials, plus Barnum’s show drawing crowds.
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Richard J. Oglesby
Rockford
Angusk
Mount Carroll
Forreston
Morrison
Thora
Orrison
Hurlbort
Springfield
Winchastes & County
Virginia
Case County
Peterabare
Menard County
Aus
Acoln
Logan Pee
Bioomington
Gumsback
Indiana
Bloomington
Clinton
David T. Lineger
Dallas
Hancock County
West Point
Carthage
Recorder's Office
Adams County
Illinois
Josefa E. McCoy
Ciamus H. Lateaum
Court House
Quincy
Llinois
FI. Williams
Republicans Seek Victory in Eastern Illinois District
Rallying tone urges Greene and Jersey counties to back Republican turnout in Pike Calhoun and surrounding areas. Calls for defeating Lyman Trumbull and electing Dick Oglesby for Senate and A. C. Matthews for Congress. Urges all counties to marshal effort before November to redeem the district.
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Greene
Jersey
Pike
Calhoun
Adams
Brown
Dick Oglesby
United States
Lyman Trumbull
Co. A. C. Matthews
Arrival of a Japanese Vessel at San Francisco
A Japanese two arrived this afternoon from Hong Kong with a cargo of teas. The vessel, flying Japanese colors, marked a notable entry into an American port. An enthusiastic meeting followed, addressed by Col. Williamson, Col. Forney, Sen. and Congressman Kelly, with speakers from the Texas Pacific Railroad and Southern California.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Tai
Hag BE
Texas Pacific Railroad
Late European News and International Dispatch Highlights
Aggregated captions report on a proposed Postal Convention between France and the United States, British and American fleet movements in the Thames, unrest in Ireland with Drogheda riot fears, Belfast quiet, and a high mob damage value. Also noted are Arbitration progress in Geneva, African diamond field optimism, and the arrival of Grand Duke Alexis at Cape Town.
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Paris
France
United States
TYEME
Geneva
The
of Arbitration
Lonpox
Grand Duke
Alexis
Cape Town
Africa
Pioneer Archibald Clay Bourne Dies at 70 in Chicago
Archibald Clay Bourne, a Giles County Virginia native who settled in Chicago in 1818, died at 4 AM aged seventy. A pioneer figure in early Indian era cattle provisioning to the government, his life embodied Chicago’s growth. He leaves two widows, six sons, and four daughters.
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Cmcaco
Archibald Claybourne
Giles County
Virginia
Chicago
Tax on brokers sales repealed from Oct 1 1872
Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue has decided that the tax on brokers and bankers sales of gold and silver bullion and coin promissory notes stocks bonds and other securities is repealed on and after October 1 1872. Weather report: The Signal Service predicts Saturday will bring diminishing pressure southerly winds increasing cloudiness and possible rain from Missouri to the Lakes Michigan and Superior.
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Wasuvnetos
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Aes
Missouri
Michigan
Superior
Geology talk and race day notes from Aug 23
In Dusrevr Prof C A White from the University discussed geology of a Repo with notes on coastal geography and coal field area exceeding seventy five thousand miles bigger than Massachusetts. In Milwaukee Goldsmith Maid sickness adds to Lucy tendon strain keeps her from field while Gould and St Elmo race blocked by hostile crowd. Leavenworth celebrates the railroad reaching mile post 56 in Holton with a large excursion party.
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Milwaukee
Goldsmith Maid
Lucy
J. Gould
St Elmo
LeaveNworrth
Leavenworth
Leavenworth & Denver
Holton
CONNOLLY NOX EST. Comptroller sought in Haggar ty theft case
District Attorney fails to locate Comptroller Connolly wanted in Haggar ty and Bankch voucher theft. His trial set for October. doubt he returns to New York. Bail over half a million. Boston Jubilee reports $210000 deficit and plan for October 10 grand concert and ball with 300000 tickets at three dollars each, six drawing the colis eum. Baldwin fizzle: O Baldwin arrives in West Philadelphia with trainer. match with Mace not off, training at Haddington. Peace Convention: letters promise attendance for National Peace Convention in September. Strike: Six hundred Knights of St Crispin strike over apprentices rule violation by manufacturers.
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New York
Connolly
Haggarty and Bankch
Boston
Philadelphia
O'Baldwin
West Philadelphia
Mace
Haddington
Thomp son Discharged in Utica Support Case
Albany Aug 23 Milton H Thompson of Utica was discharged for want of proof he is the father of Mrs McCarty's children. The woman once tried to kill him and killed another man on a Utica Street car. Freight Rates Topeka Aug 23 Western Railways agents decide tariff to seaboard cities fifty rent rate on fourth class and grain from Chicago to take effect Sept 1. Lone Braxra Aug 23 President Grant attended Ocean Grove camp meeting today and was warmly received.
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Robert Lincoln
Greeley
Sather
Herald
Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Albany
Milton H. Thompson
Utica
McCarty
Tolepo
Western Rail Ways
Seaboard
Chicago
Lone Braxca
Grant
Ocean Grove
Cincinnati
George Hoadley
Avondale
Headhey
Adams
New York
Charles Francia Adams
Massachusetts
Political moves and elections across the states
Democratic and reform efforts dominate the day with Van Allen urging New Jersey delegates to Louisville. Liberal Republicans reject Greeley, while Adams distances from Greeley and endorses Grant. South Carolina Republicans nominate Moses and Gleaves, with intra-party charges of bribery. West Virginia shows gains for Jacobs and possible constitution defeat. Local campaigns in various towns report rallies, nominations, and serenades as the political scene intensifies nationwide.
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New York
van Allen
Democratic National Committee
Ismei
Democrata
Louisville
New Jersey
Greeley
Fiendish Outrage Stuns Clinton Road Railway Scene
Descriptive dispatch from DescaveE Aug. 23 reports a deliberate obstruction on the Clinton road at South Bellevue. A track blockage derailed three cars, causing two deaths and seriously wounding four people. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway.
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Descavee
South Bellevue
Clinton Road
Hail storms damage Rockville and Wallingford deaths
A severe hail storm swept Rockville Ellington and Vernon injuring property and killing two boys in Wallingford. Windermere Mills glass shattered, Rockville car house and Vernon engine house collapsed, trees uprooted. Reported damage about 5000 dollars. In New Haven two lightning deaths occurred near Wallingford. Other headlines note sun stroke cases in New York and a mill fire in Rochester. An excursion party from Farmer City was delayed by a freight-train wreck at Danforth benefiting Laramie Presbyterian.
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Hartrogp
Conn
Rockville
Ellington
Vernon
Windermere
Vernon Depot
Wallingford
New York
Long Branch
Rocuheester
Clinton
Carcaco
Farmer City
Danforth
Presbyterian Church
Laramie City
Fragmented 19th century crime notes and race mentions
The report mentions a $3,000 purse won yesterday by Lieto of Missouri with a gunfight tone, detentions at Collierville and Kingsland Bank bookkeeper defaulting on $15,000, and Pettis charged with attempting to sell stolen bonds from the Minneapolis National Bank. The piece references Jersey, Canada, and Pettis’s bail status.
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Lieto
Missouri
Collierville
Kingsland
Tadeo Coamty Bank
Jersey
Pettis
Minneapolis National Bank
Panic at Macomb Theatre Fire injures several in escape
A Wednesday night blaze at Campbell's Hall in Macomb followed a stage lamp igniting scenery during an Irwin Theatrical Tour. The janitor lit the footlights, a lamp broke, and flames spread to the scenery. Panicked crowds flooded exits, some leaping from rear windows three stories high. Mrs. Pickly and Miss Baker suffered injuries, others endured bruises and scalp wounds. The proprietor Mr. Irwin lost extensive scenery and clothing.
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Macomb
Campbell's Hall
Irwin
Styx
Cro
Werner
John Simpson
Piickly
New York Markets Telegraph August 23 1888
Market items show stocks close lower with varied demand and price shifts. Grain and flour demand remains firm with western spring wheat and rye flour steady to higher, while oats ease and corn shows firmer tone. Provisions hold firm with pork prices up and lard steady. tea and coffee trade mixed amid cautious activity.
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Louis
Sic
Michigan
Ohio
Anz
Saratoga four mile race winner and political notes
Harry Bassett won the Saratoga four mile race in 8:03. Lewis Johnson, a prominent Washington banner figure, is dead at age 2. Eighteen horses died at Washington on heat, six yesterday. Andy Johnson undecided on private candidacy. T. L. Spear, fourth Georgia District congressman, died Sunday. W. E. Gilmore is Liberal candidate.
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Catacazy
Harry Bassett
Lewis Johnson
Washington Banner
Washington
SeerRe
Andy Johnson
Congress
T. L. Spear
Georgia
W. E. Gilmore
Chisago Livestock Market Report Aug 23 and Aug 28
Market notes from Chisago and St Loom show receipts cattle 1 092 with fair to good cattle 3 50 to 4 50. hogs steady around 4 30 to 4 50. steers and bacon higher. flour and grain prices quoted as of Aug 28 with wheat red winter around 165 pence and Cumberland middles up to 33s 0d. lard and pork values noted in varied regional markets.
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Cumberland
New Orleans Market Grain and Provisions Report
Market notes from New Orisam New Oxteama dated Aug 23 show flour prices irregular with mixed lots and firm grain with corn bids around 0.56 to 0.65 per unit. Oats and provisions moderate demand with sugar dull and pork and lard pricing soft to steady. bay and bran reported lower values amid general market quiet.
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Orisam
Oxteama
Advertised Letters Cleaned From Quincy Post Office List 1872
The list shows names of recipients with several Mrs and Miss titles among letters remaining in the Quincy Illinois post office dated August 24 1872. To claim call for “ADVERTISED LETTERS” with the list date. unclaimed after one month goes to the Dead Letter Office.
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Quincy
Illinoia
M. Piggott
P. M
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