Coal miners strike ends with rail link remaining
A Pennsylvanian coal miners strike concludes though one mile of track still needed to connect the Pacific Railroads. Chicago faces school costs of 768,420 for the coming year. Lincoln returns to Frankfort taking private rooms. The Darien Canal treaty is rejected by Bogota’s Upper House. Washington reports President orders an election in Virginia. A Cuban constitution draft is prepared in Washington for Patriots. State House Commissioners face a governor hearing over J C Webber’s charges. results not stated. Washburne reports brutality in Lopez regime. fears for McMahon. The Cuban expedition from New York appears larger than first seen, with nearly a thousand men and ample arms. Mississippi bridge project from Washington Ave, St Louis, abandoned. a new bridge at Bissell's Point planned. Admiral Horr reports on Cuban affairs. limited activity by Spain and Cuba.
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New York
Washington
Motley
State Department
Alabama
Sumner
Rosecrant
Brink
Jaurez
CuicaGco
Bogota
Darien
United States
Lincoln
Frankfort
Geneva
War Department
Col
Wim. P. Wood
Treasury Department
Maj. C. Whitely
Boston
Gov. Geary
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Union League
Emma A. Mackin
Salem
Illinois
Austin
Texas
B. H. Harkness
38Th i Infantry
Fortiss
Aseph Hall
Naval Observatory
Pacific Coast
Spain
Cuba Island
Wells
Virginia
Grant
Gen. Canby
Cuhicago
Rol. Givens
Des Moines
Iowa
Internal Revenue
Cuba
Geoph
Cecil Cee
Althoug
Notable Local Tragedies and Trade Notes in Keokuk and Indiana
A young man named Lewis Taylor of Keokuk is feared dead after being run over by a train near Eddyville. George Thompson, jailed in Leavenworth, was shot by an unknown assailant en route to custody. The Leavenworth bureau predicts revelations. Keokuk begins bulk Turk Island salt shipments signaling a regional trade shift. Indiana cattle dealer James McVey committed suicide at his boarding house in Vincennes after business troubles, the pistol shot discovered in his room following breakfast.
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Lewis Taylor
Keokuk Gate City
Valley Road
Eddyville
George Thompson
Leavenworth
Keokuk
James McVey
Indiana
Iowansport
Multiple fires and accidents report across cities
A fire at Geneseo Illinois destroyed property valued around 12000. In Brooklyn Thames Flour Mills and Hall's Moulding Mill burned with losses of 15000 and 5000 respectively. Louisville reports storm damage with flooded cellars and deaths. An Illinois Central baggage car accident near Warren Illinois injured an employee. Chicago Woolcott and Boal planing mill explosion caused by boiler trouble. 5000 loss and serious injury.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Thames
Brooklyn
Hall
Louisville
Warren
Illinois Central Railroad
Tompkins
CuicaGco
Woolcott & Boal
Franklin Street
Discovery of Champlain Chapel foundation in Quebec
In Montreal Abbe Loverdierre uncovers site and foundation of Notre Dame de Rescon veillance Chapel built by Samuel Champlain after his 1682-3 return from France. In Quebec the murder trial of H J Chaloner ends with a not guilty verdict after a long jury delay.
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Montreal
Canada
Abbe Loverdierre
Quebec
Samuel Chamlain
France
H. J. Chaloner
Ensign Whitaker
Chaloner
Washington News Notes on Alabama Claims and Cuban Affairs
Washington dispatches report Motley's draft instructions on Alabama claims, indicating delays and cautious negotiations, with Mexico and Cuba figures noted. Other items include election timing in Virginia, railroad progress in the Pacific, and personnel changes in the Treasury and Internal Revenue offices. Stateside mentions cover Mrs. Lincoln, War Department reductions, and a Cuban constitution draft tied to independence and possible U.S. annexation.
Special meeting notes colonists departure from Hisnabier Colony
A special meeting of the Hisnabier r.Colony was held. Sixteen families left for Waterville yesterday, reaching 150 departures in five weeks with twenty more due Thursday. The group was located 20 to 50 miles west of Waterville on the Republican river. Also reported: New York May 5 a Peru government purchase for 200000 and voyage to St Thomas for ironclads. Cuban expedition sailed with uncertainty about its vessel.
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Hisnabier R
Waterville
Republican River
Peethemston
New York
St. Thomas
Mail
Survey Party Prepares Line for Decatur Lincoln and Peoria Railroad
Springfield May 5 A party of surveyors led by Chas A Tuttle leaves Decatur tomorrow to begin a preliminary survey of the proposed Decatur Lincoln and Peoria Railroad line amid a hearing before the Governor regarding charges filed by J C Webber the former Secretary of the Board.
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Springfield
Ill
Chas. A. Tuttle
Decatur
Decatur, Lincoln and Peoria
State House Commissioners
J. C. Webber
Chicago Budget Expects 768320 For School Needs
Chicago reports 768320 in proposed school expenses for the coming year with 500000 for new buildings and 167000 for sites. The Lee county Iowa case appears closed as supervisors will follow the court order and levy the required tax. Northwestern railroad line residents in Chicago protest a sharp rise in commutation ticket rates. Last week Chicago recorded 68 deaths.
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Chicago
Lee County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Bridge plans shift from Mississippi to Bissel’s Point
Reports say the Mississippi bridge at the foot of Washington Avenue will be abandoned in favor of a railroads only bridge at Bissel’s Point three miles above the city center. A wagon and pedestrian bridge may be built opposite St Louis. Also reports of Government freight losses on the Missouri are false.
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Mississippi River
Washington Avenue
St. Louis
Bissell
Bissel’s Point
Reporiia
Nick Wall
Missouri River
Losey
Harrison
Erine & Marsh
McChesney, Elvis & Marsh
Cuban expedition ships and arms arrive reports
A Washington dispatch notes a vessel from New York laden with arms reaching patriot lines, possibly the Grapeshot. Rear Admiral Hoff reports Cuba politics quiet, a large Spanish pursuit near Penai Del Rio failed, and a transport with political prisoners to Cadiz. New York confirms the Cuban execution ship Prevot and details of downriver transport of forces to Cuba.
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St. Thomas
Sandy Hook
Washington
Florida
New York
Hoff
Navy
Havana
Contocook
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Yucatan
Penai del Rio
Porto Rico
Canares
Cadiz
Admiral Hoff
Department
Philip
Letter Reaffirms Lopez Treachery in Paraguay
A long letter from Minister Washburn and Mr Webb reaffirms claims about Lopez in Paraguay. They report no word since a major battle and fear Lopez has captured or killed McMahon or others, given his history of brutal actions against kin and officials.
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New York
Washburn
Webb
Lopez
Paraguay
McMahon
Buenos Ayres
Kellogg Fox wedding and project progress report
MISCELLANEOUS Peoria May 5 Work on the air nto period relves progressing Nearly one totes men are employed One third of the grading is already done and will be entirely finished by the 15th of August In this effy on the 4th inst by Rev 8 Hunting Mr H Kellogg of Rockville Conn to Miss Mattie A Fox of Quincy
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Peoria
Effy
H. Kellogg
Rockvills
Conn
Mattie A. Fox
Quincy
Markets by Felegraph New York May 5 stock and money report
Markets show overall weakness with heavy price declines except select issues. Government and rail stock offerings were light while U S Express and certain lines held steady or rose slightly. grain and live stock scenes showed mixed to firmer tones at Chicago and Cincinnati with futures uncertain and cash markets fluctuating.
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New York
Pacific
Wabash, N. W
Cotton caterpillar seen in Florida reports
Reliable Florida advices note the cotton caterpillar appearing in the state with telegrams indicating its presence at Oceola Florida. Other items report on Madrid and London financial and political developments including the Alabama treaty debate and Cork mayor case.
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Charleston
8.C
Florida
Oceola
Fla
Northwestern Press Association elects officers at Tremont House
The Northwestern Press Association met at Tremont House on May 4 in Cuncaco. Nebraska City Press and Jacksonville Journal were admitted as members. Davenport Journal referred for membership. Officers named: President Beardsley, Cadogan, Balcombe, Mahin, Merritt. Telegraph toll assessment adjusted between morning and evening Springfield papers. Meeting adjourned, awaiting executive call.
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Cuncaco
Northwestern Press Association
Tremont House
Nebraska City Press
Jacksonville Journal
Davenport Journal
Beardsley
Burlington Hawkeye
J. P. Cadogan
Quincy Herald
Samuel A. D. Balcombe
Omaha Republican
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
E. L. Merritt
Springfield Register
W. H. Bailhache
Quincy Whig
M. M. Ham
Dubuque Herald
E. Emory
Peoria Transcript
Springfield
New Albany selects Hart for mayor in city election
Louisville May 5 The municipal election at New Albany Indiana yesterday chose William Hart for mayor and elected the Democratic ticket with two councilmen defeat. At Jeffersonville Indiana the Democratic ticket won the mayor and whole municipal slate.
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Louisville
New Albany
Indiana
Wm. Hart
Jeffersonville
Pennsylvanian coal miners strike ends in New York report
May 3 dispatch from The Tribune notes the Pennsylvania coal miners strike has ended. In Philadelphia on May 5 General John Ely, recently named United States judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, died suddenly at his residence. A Pennsylvania Railroad notice states return tickets will be free for Westbound attendees at the yearly meeting. Buffalo reports the city free of ice though large Bantilley sire and the Niagara River show no entry difficulty.
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Curiaco
the Tribune
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
John Ely
United States Hal
Buffalo
Owniagara
Bil liard Tournament results in New York day action
Snyder defeats Daniels 1200 to 791 with averages 254 and 163 and highs 117 and 213. Foster defeats Rudolphe 1200 to 767 with averages 233 and 15 and highs 171 and 105. Disruption by several people aimed at Rudolphe to force a forfeit, police called, players tried to restore order.
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New York
Snyder
Daniels
Foster
Rudolphe
Phelan
Jewelry Heist and Double Murder Reports
CHicago jewelry store Giles Brothers robbed at noon funds tray valued at five thousand dollars stolen by two men and a boy. Evansville reports George Slaughter shot dead by John Watts during a drunken quarrel at a saloon with women involved. Watts not yet arrested. Peoria notes E E Dickerson charged with stealing ten head of cattle from Naples, Illinois. will be sent there for trial.
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Chicaco
Giles Brothers
Evansville
George ‘Slaughter
Snip
John Watts
Main Street
Watts
E_ Dickerson
H. B. Doyne
Naples
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Bex
Dave Tee
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State House
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Navy Department
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Telegraph
Mr. Motley
Darien Canal
Europe
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M.U. Express
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Pacific Mail
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ST. Mary's Hospital
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Madrid
Mary Lowell
London
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Great Britain
Thomas Lefroy
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Sullivan
Cork
Costello
Joe Gray
Kilkenny
Maguire
Disraeli
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Indianapolis
Fine Band OF Music
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Woodruff & Pfeiffer
mySdic
Joseph W. Seaman
Maine
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Brougham & Son
My Lott Auctioneess
JO. B. Gilpin
City Hall
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7Th and Broadway
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Sixth Streets
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OLE Bull
Arista
Mies
S. W. Barton
Woodruf & Pfeiffor'a Mouni
R. Turnbull
OPERA
Mendelssohn
Quintette Club
William Schultze
Carl Meisel
Thomas Evan
Edward Heindl
Finte Wulf Fries
J. W. Weston
Annie L Morse
Dooley
B. ‘Barre
Hampshire
Wheeler
Cruttenden
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Ipiney
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Rev. H. Foote
Corner Fork
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Jas. J. Langdon
Dills' Brock
Galesburg
Mathew Chamber
A. D
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Morton
Agus
Lewis Lock Woob
Pine Street
St. Louis, Mo
CRIME
Woodworth
Ah G. V. Orton
Manapridsm
Bradley
W. H. Johnson & CO
apraTdif
Savings Bank
L.C. Bull
Pioneer
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