Reelection Shifts and Proposals in Illinois Districts
Reports from the Rock Island district show Jan B. Hawey reelected to Congress by about 6,000 votes. Cass County voters debated moving the county seat from Beardstown to Virginia, while Governor Palmer proclaimed Thanksgiving on November 28. The piece also covers reactions to Tribune coverage, Liberals’ reorganizations in Cincinnati, and the President’s plan to aid Boston’s business sector amid a temporary depression.
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Jan B. Hawey
Rock’ Island
Washington
St. Louis Globes
Gen. Meade
Boutwell
Boston
Department
Wallgreet
Laborer Killed in Tunnel Caving Near Versailles Illinois
Special to the Qersey Water Craytox Illinois reports Michael Lanagan, a laborer on the T W W E R, killed this afternoon near Versailles. Men were tunnelling when an embankment caved in, killing Lanagan and wounding others though not seriously.
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Qersey
Craytox
Michael Lanagan
Versailles
Afeuivert
Lanagan
Grosvenor named editor of St Louis Dispatch
Telegraphic items report Col Grosvenor becoming editor of the St Louis Dispatch amid a series of other short notices including the death of ex congressman N B Durfee and a fire at Citizens Oil Refinery Pittsburg with 300 barrels lost.
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Col. Grosvenor
St. Louis Dispatch
N. B. Durfee
Congress
Rhode Island
Boston
San Francisco
Edward Stokes
New York Gold Exchange Bank
Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention
Wm. M. Meredith
Citizen’s Oil
Pittsburg
Jas, Wallace
Michael O’mallory
Gremen
Bennett & Co
Youngstown
Yakra
St. Louis
Fort Gibson
Lewis Downing
Ahpoqush
Steamboatmen Convene in Cairo Elect Officers
Steamboat Convention met in Cairo electing Capt. R Woolfolk of Louisville as President and F C Winder of New Orleans along with E C Carsoll of Vicksburg as Secretaries. Delegates from western and southern trade attended, tariffs recognized, and officers for the coming year named led by President R H Woolfolk and Vice Presidents John A Scudder and others. The meeting adjourned to meet in Louisville on December 8.
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Steamboatmer
Cairo
R. H. Woolfolk
John A. Scudder
Wm. J. Kouniz
T. P. Leathers
Tho. Sherlock
Isaas M. Mason
Levi
Wm. Rhodes
Louis-Vie
Carlist Troubles in Spain and Boston Fire Aftermath
The report summarizes unrest from Carlist bands in Biscaia with depredations, alongside extensive Boston fire coverage. It notes insurance losses around £2,500,000, relief efforts by the President, Chicago, and various cities, plus ongoing incidents of arson attempts and security measures in Boston. It also mentions fleet movements to the Mediterranean and political and economic ripple effects across the U.S. and Europe.
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London
Boston
Spain
Manorm
Biscay
Paris
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Toulon
North & Foster
Dudley Street
Covant Street
Prince Street
Bostos
Chicago
Providence
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Louisville
Waukeee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Boston Calamity in the Fire Siege of Boston
Boston reports a quiet streets scene under 250 mounted guards after a devastating blaze. Injured looter shot, walls collapse bury three, coal fires burn for days, and temp shelters rise. Ten thousand workers displaced. aid from New York and Brooklyn offered. wool and leather trades foresee short disruption, prices firm overall.
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Boston
Winter Street
Washington Street
Russia Wharf
Washington Pardoned Aboard 1861 Vessels Trace Trial
The president pardons Wasurmetos Appleton Oak Smith once held at Fort Warren since 1861 for aiding slave vessel operations in New York. Internal Revenue Bureau pegs current receipts at 105 million dollars, 30 million below prior year, with tobacco and spirits interests reportedly satisfied. A diplomatic note explains Spain and Belgium ministers received telegrams to congratulate Grant on re election, while weather outlook predicts barometer fall across northwest, upper lakes, Indians, lower Ohio Valley with cloudy skies and possible rain.
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Wasurmetos
Appleton Oak Smith
Fort Warren
New York
Grant
Spain
Belgium
Wasarscox
Upper Lakes
Ohio Valley
National Centennial Fund Appeals to United States
The Centennial Commission issues an address signed by President Hawley urging subscriptions to a ten million dollar fund to ensure a successful centennial celebration. Also notes a second Tammany probe in Pamapetpam with corruption testimony. Indiana Legislature to convene special session with Republican caucus for U.S. Senate nomination. The Robertson trial in Louisville resumes with testimonies on intoxication and adultery aboard trains and in a Chicago sleeping car.
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Philadelphia
Centennial Commission
United States
Joseph R. Hawley
Isprana Pouis
United States Senate
Louisville
Gilbert H. Robertson
Chicago
Presbytery
The Horse Epidemic Spreads Across Cities
Reports from Cincinnati Galt Lake and Chicago on November 12 to 14 indicate a rising horse disease with reduced horse and drag numbers. Cincinnati notes strained streetcar lines and a fire department mobilization to move equipment. Galt Lake reports many sick horses but downgrades it as not the Eastern epidemic. Chicago mentions the epizootic trend continuing with limited details.
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Ciicrvgati
John Bird
Fourth Street
Pendleton
Covington
Vine Street
Board of Supervisors
Caicano
Markets by Telegraph New York November 12
Markets report mixed as grains and meats fluctuate. Wheat and corn show firm trends in New York and Chicago. flour steady. pork, lard, and cheese prices firmer in routine trading. Live stock notes include cautious cattle and hog movements in St Louis and Chicago markets.
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Chicago
Northwestern Sekra
Milwaukee
Seo
Messat
Eiritt
Acma
Tigers
New Orleans
New Onezaks
SOC ES
Sygalliqui
California
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Beardstown
Virgina
Gov. Palmer
Washinton Patriot
the Nations Capital
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Murat Halstead
Horace Greeley
Jere Democrats
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Chicago Tribune
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Oglesby
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Steamboatmen’s Convention
GULP
Europe
Londox
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Pressian Diet
Wasnigaron
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Crcago
Navy
Cook County
Wasmserox
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Uisville
Denver
Arapshoe County
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Ismael San Fancisco
R. C. McCormick
Arizona
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Weather Report
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Pamapetpam
Indiana Legislature
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Rock Island
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Union
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Chisaxe
St. Louis Market
Br. Low
St. Eouls
St. Locm
Cineimnati Market
Strearout
Fifth and
Linn Street
H. Minssie
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Just
Aldo Sommer
Nore
Soene
York
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R. J. DeCordova
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John B. Gough
Bruediyn Eagle
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Harper's S Magazine
Harper & Brothers
Ditson
Gems
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Clarke
Flower Queen
Pik Fathers
Children of Jerusalem
Esther
Piente
Daniel
Storm King
Seters
Pei
Oliver Ditson & CO
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Mercantile Insurance Co
Edinburgh
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Er Ee Capital Fire Reserve
Ainey
UL G. V. Bristol
Sixth and
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Opera House
Ilinois
Sepiddiptojani
T. L. Fox & CO
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EWADY
Pachas
Mathushek Pianos
Stricly
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