Border tensions loom along the Rio Grande report
The item notes a threatened border war along the Rio Grande, with Senator Wilson slated to speak in St. Louis on the ninth inst. It mentions a partial bricklayer strike in Chicago and Gen. Logan addressing a large Republican meeting in Sangamon county. It also covers Spain's Escurial fire, Grant’s courteous letter to Philadelphia manufacturers, and a Louisville Courier-Journal claim about black voters moving to Indiana.
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Wilson
St. Louis
Ohio Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Xenia described
Special correspondence from Quincy Whig reports on Xenia Ohio charity efforts and the Soldiers' Orphans' Home. It notes a large donated tract, brick cottages for 600 children, and Dr Griswold as superintendent. The writer also describes the Cincinnati Exposition and reflects on politics in Indiana with a likely Republican victory margin and party realignments.
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Ohio
Xenia
Cincinnati Exposition
Quincy Whig
Sbrooxville
Ind
Lome
Cincinnat
Italy
Acnses
Adam
Eden
Indiana
Grant
Greeley
O'Connor
More Anon
Colorado subsidy bill passes over veto in San Francisco
The Board of Supervisors approved a ten million Colorado subsidy despite Mayor Alvord's veto. A Chamber of Commerce meeting endorsed the veto override and called out the supervisors for the action. Alvord was nominated for Congress. A separate note reports paving block works in Washington burned, owned by William T. Pelton of New York, valued at thirty thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Colorado Railroad
Central Pacific
Japan
Jerald
Iwakura
Washington
Ori
Uyeno
Mori
Chamber of Commerce
Alvord
Colorado
Congress
Wagple
Pep
Wm. T. Pelton
New York
The Burning Escorial Fire and Rail Disaster Report
News from Oct 4 recounts the Escorial fire in Spain destroying two towers and part of the roof with losses around 3 million reals, all valuables saved. London reports early clues blaming the Kettlebridge station master for a fatal railroad collision and his imprisonment awaiting further action.
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Escurial
Spain
Mapnip
TRE
London
Kettle Bridge
Mori Seeks Full Intelligence As Japan Crisis Evolves
In Washington the Japanese Envoy Mori says his advice does not yet support recent press reports but hopes to present full intelligence. Mori says Japan’s progressive trend is irresistible and advocates admitting retrogressives to power then educating them toward progress. Also notes Japan quiet and government progressing, denies anti progressive movement, and explains Mori resignation and rank elevation. Cabinet meeting held. weather forecast issued. bank statements requested. government reports smuggling on the Gulf coast targeted.
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Washington
Mori
Japan
Legation
M. Mori
San Francisco
Gens. Capron
Peshine
Illinois Bricklayers Strike Enters Crisis Over Wages
Cuicano Oct 4 Copper workers and bricklayers face a wage dispute as 6,000 prepare to strike after proposed cuts from 500 to 450 dollars. Bricklayers demand 400 dollars for eight hours and fifty cents extra per hour. About 1,000 return to work after concession. No progress on Michigan Southern Depot or Pacific Hotel projects.
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Cuicano
Michigan Southern
Pacific
Texans Attack Mexican Cattle Thieves Across Border
A San Antonio special reports Texans pursued Mexican cattle thieves into Mexico and attacked them at Nueva Town. Two Texans and several Mexicans were killed. The Texans burned the Alcalde’s house with him inside. On Monday two hundred Mexicans appeared on the Mexican side of the river opposite San Felipe. Lieutenant Davidson led the engagement with his forces.
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New Orleans
San Antonio
Mexico
Newtown
San Felipe
Lieut. Davidson
Grant Letter Delays Philly Visit by President
New York Oct 4 President Grant replies to Philadelphia manufacturers saying he cannot visit now but will later when political campaign excitement passes. He emphasizes interest in ment and labor, hoping home production for export will balance trade and support solvency.
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President Grant
New York
Grant
Philadelphia
United States
British Claim Heard By St Louis Officials
John F. Cooke the British Vice Consul in St Louis has collected statements from British subjects asserting damages against the U S Government for wartime actions. The leading case involves J M P Nodin an Irishman held in multiple prisons for about 600 days claiming nearly $1 million. Total claims exceed $1 million and will be sent to Washington for consideration by the commission in session there.
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St. Louis
John F. Cooke
United States
J. M. P. Nodin
Washington
Commission
Women Mass Meeting for Grant at Cooper Institute
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony and Isabella Beecher to lead a mass meeting for Grant at Cooper Institute and vicinity Monday evening in New York City. Nearby reports note Georgia returns giving Smith a 40 000 majority with Democrats voting solid for Smith and Liber Republicans supporting the Democratic nominee. In Pennsylvania Pittsburgh and Alleghany City merchants endorse National and State Administration at an organized mass meeting with leaders including Thos M Hows.
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New York
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan 2
Anthony
Isabella Beecher
Grant
Cooper Institute and Vicinity
Ororgia
Atlanta
Smith
Pennsylvania
Preranune
Academy of Music
Pittsburg
Alleghany City
Thos. M. Hows
Hartranit
Casualties at sea and multiple fires sweep Atlantic cities
Reports from New York dated October 4 recount the schooner Lancaster encounter with an abandoned vessel bearing a skeleton and six more, nine bodies found, likely perished from hunger. Fires in Paterson and St Louis cause heavy losses, while Gin house at Bayland stored 20000 pounds sea island cotton and a large warehouse risks sustaining damage.
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New Yorks
James Dugan
Yesterdy
Sydney
Cape Breton
Lancaster
Glenalvon
New York
Watson's
Patvergon
N. J
Washington
Filbert Taylor
Russell Fox
Galveston
Tex
Bayland
Sea Island
St. Louiis
St. Louis
Twelfth
Gratiot
Poe
Great Disadvantage Hinders Firefighters at Bagging Factory
The forces defend against a spreading blaze as firemen concentrate on preventing the flames from reaching the large bagging factory nearby, exerting most of their energy to keep the structure safe.
New York tragedy and public executions amid brutal crimes
Miss Annie Murray of 409 Warren Street Brooklyn was hurled from a second floor window by Patrick McClosky and impaled on a picket fence. she likely will die and McClosky was arrested. In Communs C Oct 4 John Barclay was hanged for murder, declaring guilt and warning against liquor before death. In Memphis a German woman Weis was outraged and murdered by a man named Hi Taylor who also robbed the home and fled.
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New York
Annie Murray
Warren Street
Brookin
Patrick McClosky
McClosky
John Barclay
Charles F. Gardner
Barclay
Memphis
Weis
Austin
Miss
Hi Taylor
Evansville Speakers Report on Labor Strikes and Finance
Koerner and Grosvenor spoke at Evansville yesterday as the Philadelphia tailors strike trends toward success. The Ohio Democratic Central Committee cries out stop thief amid bankruptcy petition against Iowa Minnesota and North Pacific Railroad Co. The Spanish Government plans 14000 troops for Cuba. Mrs. Frederick Hally of Columbus died suddenly yesterday. Chas Radcliffe Co Cincinnati shops damaged by fire causing 25000 loss. Toronto horses suffer a catarrhal epidemic. seven hundred sick.
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Koerner
Grosvenor
Evansville
Philadelphia
Democratic Central Committee of Ohio
Iowa, Minn, & North Pacific Railroad Co
Cuba
Frederick Hally
Columbus
Ohio
Chas. Radcliffe & Co
Cincinnati
Recorder Hacket
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Toronto
Frost and Faith in Griggsville Notes
Frost arrives this season as sweet potato vines and corn show his touch. Harriet Eastman sails soon for Soungoo as a missionary under Boston board. Public schools reopen under Principal Prince with mixed reactions about race in Griggsville Reflector. Lt Gen. M. M. Bane spoke well, Col. A C Matthews attacked Trumbull, and a 200 member live prony and Wilson Club exists. Governor Palmer slated for Pittsfield rally. rumors say illness may keep him away. Local business changes include C M Simmons buying Cree’s share in the livery stable. L W McMahon sells farm for about 11,000. Reverends Powers, Reed, and Stetson noted in transitions.
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Griansville, Inc
Jack Frost
Harriet N. Eastman
L. Eastman
Soungoo
Boston
Baptist Church
Prince
Griggaville
M. M. Bane
Quincy
Greeley
A.C. Matthews
Trumbull
Wilson Club
Gov. Palmer
Dolly Vardens
Pittsfield
Pike County
C. M. Simmons
Simmons & Cree
Cree
Griggsville
L. W. McMahon
W. J. Powers
M. E
Carrollton
Teo
the Baptist Church
Minnesota
Acclaim of Letters in EOPLONSA Quincy Nimocls 1872
Letters remain to be claimed for EOPLONSA at Quincy Nimocls on October 5 1872. Applicants must call for ADYVARTISAD LETTERS and provide the date. Unclaimed letters move to the Dead Letter Office after one month. Names listed include Arlo Libbie Isabel Mumford Annie Burnaw Nancy Neff Eva Barfoot Kate Navin Mary Norton Julia Bell Fannie Pearson Elsie Bell Eliza Parker etc. Also lists of gents and ad patrons appear, with numerous names and occupations. New advertisements follow.
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State of
Isabel MumfordAnnie Burnaw
Nancy
Neff Eva Barfoot
Kate
NavinMre
Naley Mary
Norton Julia
Bell Fannie
Pearson Elsie B
Bell Eliza - Parker Moody
Lonlay
Reed
Jennie Bixby
E _ Rais
Lizzie J Bowen
CL - Rogers
Brigge
Sarah _ Seaver Soprania Burre
Sanford
Jennie Burk Rosa
Bid
Hulee
Ella - White
Minney Hansong
Elizabeth White
Anna Johnson
Alia Wheeler
Harriet Johnson
Sus
Willamson
Kelly Mary
Willams
K Lawrence
Emma Wright
Mary Long
Mary Even
Anderson A . ‘Lawia
J Allen
Levis
Aktea Willis
Leater Nlaker
Jon W ’ Leeper
John Arney
Ben
Bathmann J T , Leroy
Babcock
Leonard CN Bell
Long John Dimeon
Ben Lary Helor Boen
Geogre Maupin Jamca Mondam
M . Mercey
M Bryan
Mclatosh
Brigga
Mmckay
Geo Bridgett
Jos McKenna
Edward Buckley
McQinnis
Burnuam
Mcclntosh
Carmine John
McDonald
Stock Yards
Dilhorn
Price Richman
Donovan Thos
Purver
James Dodge
Ralph Henry
David Reed & Barger Ebert
Esley Mart “ Howa
John P Farmer
John Appedoen
Fergagon
Geo Randolph
HE Fairbanks J
Randol
Geol
Fergeson Weary
Rankin R Fincher
Thoads Dafet
A. Fible
W . Rollis
Ford Luther Hohland
Franklin
Rolling
Freeman
Robertson
Fuller
Robinson
Qellet
Rockchiow
Gardner
Huby Frank
Grates
Russell Coleridge
Gruell
Sam Scofeld
Shomaker
John Green
Seikal
Hawkina
Smith James
Dart Saml Smeth
Farmer
Harrison L
Smith John ii Haneiphon
Jas Sprigg
Harvey T JI
Stevens
Mendrick
Branley Lesac
Charlea
Striderl Henry Peter Kwiftth
Hine
Sumner Harv
Hidgine & Co
Tanyrary O
Higgins
Thornton
Honover
J Yourney
Hopkies
Tulsia Hoover Wash
Vangon
Alex Hogan
Stenken Vanhorn
Huffman
Tennison
Humphreste
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