Local Business Listings and Notices of May Events
A dense catalog of merchants and trades appears, listing basket makers car manufacturers carriage works jewelers clock dealers and furniture sellers along Hampshire Maine and Vermont streets with addresses and brief notes. It also notes a May 15 to 16 set of public items including a temple corner stone ceremony and hospital opening preparations plus various local public notices and brief crime and political items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewelers
J W. Brown
Wilhington Park
WM. Gage
Fifth
Maine
N-tina
Dicehut-Cor
Brossway
McComb
Bix'h Street
Betwen York
Ohio
GEO
Nelves
Tenth
Vermont Streats
Cradford, McCoy
Ninth & Lampshire Streets
Quincy
Decoration Day within cemeteries and rail road order issued
May 15 1864 Washington reports Meigs orders suspension of cemetery work on Decoration Day with only essential tasks allowed for grave decorations. A railroad order requires official permission to build through Indian reservations as part of the day’s preparations. The projected China trade route via Sandwich Islands Midway Yokohama to Shanghai is noted with a 20 percent allowance for lack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Cade
Sandwich Islands
Midway Islands
Yokohama
Shanghai
Meigsiss
Department of the Intecor
Indian Attack Along Kansas Pacific Line Reported
A simultaneous assault occurred yesterday along the Kansas Pacific Railroad from Kil Carson to Denver, over a 50 to 60 mile stretch. Reports state 12 men were killed 10 wounded and over 100 head of cattle driven off or killed in the raids.
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Omaha
Kansas Pacific
Kil Carson
Denver
Steamer Chiéora Delayed Dispatch to Red River Stores
In Ontario May 15 the steamer Chiéora departed last evening carrying government stores for Red River relief. The vessel also transports a quota of horses and other cargo. Shipment faces shortage as stores across are undersupplied. Maria is expected to arrive by Monday noon.
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Ortina Wobn
Chiéora
Red River
Maria
Fire destroys steamer and depot after kerosene blaze
Dus Wisconsin reports a kerosene leak on the steamer War at La Crosse. A boy’s lantern ignited the kerosene, engulfing the vessel and depot. Eight barrels of powder in the hold impeded firefighting. Passengers escaped by river. Two drowned. Fire also consumed Reid's Grocery stable and adjacent buildings in Wheeling, destroying the depot and brass foundry.
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Dus
Crosse
Wis
Waa
Mt. &St Paul
Wheeling
Reid
Colling
Brass “Foundry
SV Stton’s Plumbers
Sybset
Vague 19th Century News Fragments Include Fires Rail Collisions
Fragmentary report details fires in Chicago and Eleseiheré and a railroad collision near Louis with unclear Conductor blame. Mentions Henry Clay’s son’s death by self harm, union agitation, and a note that gold closed at 1144, reflecting market mood.
France Legislature Set to Reassemble Amid Cabinet Deadlock
Parra May 15 The Corps Législatif will reassemble Tuesday. no decision on forming the new cabinet. Barnier, a prominent deputy, is gravely ill, with life despaired of. In Rome May 15 Ecumenical Council closes the lesser catechism debate. the primary infallibility issue begins today with ultramontane confidence a month may settle. About 102 members have filed formal notices opposing the definition of infallibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parra
Corps Legislatif
Barnee
Council
Lori Rome
Sappho Wins Second Yacht Race Off London
London May 15 The second of three yacht races between Sappho and Cambria was won by Sappho yesterday amid disputes over a fair start. The empire ordered Cambria to Stee but Cambria refused and sailed from Lone Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sappho
Cambria
Dmpire
Carniiris
Paris Expects New Foreign Minister Amid Vote Proclamation
Paris reports the accession of Duke Grammont to foreign affairs and planned official proclamations. A Paris cable tallies the plebiscite result with strong No margins and abstentions, noting army and naval voting patterns and attempts to deter dissent. Florence notes student disturbances and Robe rtos’ influence among workers.
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Paris
Duke Grammont
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Corps Legislatif
Gustave Fleurens
Florence
Menotti Garibaldi
de New York
A_ Tribune
Rochefort
Syes
Navy
Vincennes
Leboneff
Seizure of Home Illness Delays Return to City
May 14 reports indicate Shatin fae Mitte’s party returns home due to his wife’s severe illness. He says conditions in the Territory are quiet and plans to return in a few days. In Illinois, varioloid breaks out at Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Joliet, trustees decide to close the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shatin Fae
Mitte
Spain
Extra freight train blamed in Eureka collision coroner orders arrest
The coroner's jury found the Eureka collision showed the extra freight train ran beyond orders by ten to fifteen minutes. Conductor Odar was arrested after leaving the scene with his engineer Tracy, while passengers and other crew aided the injured. Wounded are improving under surgeons, and the company will compensate without suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loui
Eureka
Wm. Odar
Calaboose
Odar
Tracy
A. Fleming
Tebo & Neosho
Sedalig
Mpany
Dong
Separate Methodist conferences urge continued split
In the South and West sections of the May 14 reports, the Methodist Conference committee judging union talks between the northern and southern churches concludes the north’s commission lacks authority to negotiate with this body. The conference favors maintaining distinct northern and southern organizations and expresses hope for future fraternal ties. Also noted are deaths and crimes across Louisville, Omaha, Denver, and nearby towns, including Theodore Clay of the Lexington asylum, Ida Huth who killed herself on the eve of an intended marriage, and local violence reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Conference
Miempahis
Methodist Church of the North
South
Church of the North
General Conference
Chicago
Church of Christ
Jangs
Harris
Louisville
Theo. Clay
Henry Clay
Lexington Lunatic Asylum
The
West
Omaha
Ida Huth
Brewer
Denver
Union Colony
Neabraisaha
Dakota
Election for county officers held tonight
A collision of fragments from a late May newspaper page shows an election in Louisville for county officers, with dispersed notes on Havana May 14 event and other local matters. Other briefs cover a city fire in Chicago, civil notices, and federal treasury figures.
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Louieville
Pele
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Abdoshngo
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Jersey
Pope
Pricer
Waroviies
Bett Ag
Avise & CO
Wavtfestarts
T. Wood
Washington Park
Il Bend
Beilders
Coptifes
Boider
Berenth
Hayworts & Baughman
Cracasetars
Boildern
Bixtt
Haropshire Street
Hynes & Moore
Jessa
Hamrshire
Tremont House
Clornhi
Olesale
J.clevy
Hampshire Street
Meyer & White Head
Lothters Beta
J. Parahuret
Maine Street
6Th
A. Hywan
Hampahire
Oak Hall
H A Williamson
North Brent Street
S-Am Rehiant Ap
Khfiemann
Oretreet
Bet
Nelek
Washington Ave
Rogers & Malone
Beteesn Mune
Hampshire
Wm. Harvey
Keokuk Packet Co
Cork and
Broadway
Front Street
Uni
Bagby & Wook
Center Mills
Jersey Streets
Allen & Whyers
Choice
City
Sixth Street
York
Kentucky
Exchange Mills
State
E Agle Mills
Corver Broadway
Second
Oxforn & Co
TAR Mills
Wheeler & Crattenden
Tellico Mills
South Front Street
Delaware
Dick & Bros
Spiegel & 'Homs
F. W. Jansen & Son
Tos
Austin & Co
Tanpahire Street
Market House Square
W. G. Warfield
Majo Street
Haupshire
Gmocens
Whelessie Wolesale and Bedtall
Hedall
Wartlett & CO
Rampablie
Munson & Parker
Co » & Richardson
North Fifth Street
North Fifth
Hartwere
Woab
Fuhs
Bro Gurley
Pratt & T & Collins
Ferry Landing
J Jonas & CO
Adawes House
Pearsons Corner
Fith
Ballard House
Fourth
Vermont
Atresia
Laclede
Madison & Caval «Tz
Pittsburg
St. Louis
J A Sampe
Virginia House
Third
Hampshire Streets
Agen, Cor. S
York Streets
Gardner & Robertson
Maine Etrest
Marble Works
Maine Streat
Southta
Meine Street
Premiun
Jacob Metz
Scheiner
Ereite
Ma Mains Street
Sixth
Gerenth
Meyse & CO
Maingate
New York
Hamilton Woodruff
Hoboken
Edward P. Gardner
First Presbyterian Church
Beard
General Hatfield
Coener
ColumBus
Haya
Isaac M. Wise
Soldiers’ Hospital
Cincinnati
Dayton
National Soldiers Home
Sherman
San Domingo
Cuba
Union Women Suffrage Society
Brooklyn
American Church Missionary Society
Hom A. J. Rogers
Patterson
New Jersey
California
James Havens
James Lawrence
Ogden
Hia Wile
LaCrease
Europe
Ownre
Avradic
of Washington Park
Tan
Sangamo Insurance Company
Springfield
Asseta
Franklin’ Fire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Miey
Lipe Innsurance
Mutual Life. Insurance Co
Fifth Streets
Farmers’. National Bank
Panfield
Wastional Bank
Mardder
J. W. Brown
East Side
Park
Northwest
Ghe Gunza
Oliver
Eleseiheré
Louis
Pease
Eit Bhar Tt Normh Aan
Sporting
Foreign News
E- Hardin
Thos, Bowles
Bpring Garden
Tae
Eade
Gran Oy
Havana
Diego
Gener
Cobumpra
Rockland
East Maine Methodist Conference
Jay
Rahway
Wm. Spellitia
New: York
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Judge Curtis
Perirrie
Havre
Dunning
Bedford, Jr
Blacque. Bey
J. N. Ea
Kingsley
Thomson
McClintock
Hoffman
F. A. Conkling
Forty-sixth Street
Tenth Avenue
Emagetye
Tromgiop LS Otchis
Treasury
Al.hale & Bro
Rock Island and Pacific
Grinnell
Iowa
James Wyatt
Big Horn
Red Cloud
Augur
Department of the Platge
United States
Opera House
Skiff and Gaylord’s
I Meylsazi
Thouse
Honsa
Mgine Street
Beteren
Tony
Ralston
Pth
Hahnemann
Bates
Weare
Bchuyler Colfax
Palmer
Tilinoin
Fairchild
Wiscass
Boi Mate Carpenter
Wiseboimn
T.toung Scalmon
Esquot
Arly
Oirrea
W.H. Johnson & Co
Bhossery
W. H. Johnson & CO
CO. W. Gallup
Third and
Maine Streets
Quincy, Illinois
Reynolds
HDL
Pacormick
Reynolds & M'Gormick
Physicians and Surgeons
Hampahire Street
North Side
Pubnc Square
Southside
Jerse
B.D
North
Aouth
Miley
Siam
rePublic
Life Insurance Comp
Washington Street
E. J. Parker
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OCA
Wood
Lorenzo. Bull
F. We ‘Jansen
Ds Mertar
Geo. BR. Pfeiffer
Woolriit & Pfeiffer
Ore Doo
State of
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