Death and political notes ripple through the Greeley era
The death of Mrs. Horace Greeley draws broad sympathy for Mr. Greeley, tempered by the campaign’s closing tensions. The Toledo Blade accuses Gratz Brown of using pardons to sway Missouri. Missouri Republicans seek a strong statewide result to defeat Frank Blair for the Senate. The Herald’s Browning appearance raises questions about timing and authority for campaign events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Tux
Toledo Blade
Gratz Brown
Missouri
Lewis County
C. H. Howe
Lewis
Frank P. Blair
United States Senate
Masonic Grand Lodge elects Kentucky officers in Louisville
The seventy second annual session of the Masonic Lodge of Kentucky met in Louisville on the 224 inst and elected E. W. Turner of Richmond as Grand Master W. A. Woodruff of Louisville as Deputy G. M Thos J Pickett of Paducan as Grand Senior Warden Henry Bostwick of Covington as Grand Junior Warden Rev H A M Henderson of Lexington as Grand Chaplain A G Hodges of Frankfort as Grand Treasurer and J M S McCorkle of Louisville as Grand Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge of
Kentucky
Louisville
E. W. Turner
Richmond
W. A. Woodruff
G. M
Thos. J. Pickett
Paducan
Henry Bostwick
Covington
H.A. M. Henderson
Lexington
A. G. Hodges
Various 19th Century Notices From A Fragmented Page
Restorations in Pesce town Pesee Kansas Park packing begins in Kansas City New York hosts another Indian delegation Evarts family home from Europe Ex Consul Butler living in London Savage’s Carpet Factory Amherst Pa burned Loss 20000 The New York City Hall pictures seized for debt Jersey City Chief of Police surrendered by bail Gr iswold alive with no improvement Strakosch injured in Canadian railroad accident Boston garroter sentenced to ten years Sumner declines Massachusetts Governor nomination Columbus Cabinet factory burned Loss 20000 insured 17000 Steamship Ohio launched at Philadelphia District attorney drops whisky case Huff Winona proprietor killed by gas explosion Lucy defeats Occident in two heats 29514 and 220 Abbott war agent shoots himself at Didge Mass domestic trouble Mevbeathem Johnson page notes Sept 30 Democratic committee report on seats and measures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strakosch
Canada
Thomas Sullivan
Boston
Sumner
Massachusetts
Columbus, O
Ohio
Liverpool
Philadelphia
E.D. Williams
Huff Winona
Minn
Lucy
Occident
Mane
B.A. Abbott
Didge
Mass
Comnel
Democratic Pane Seatire Committee
Johnson
Irish Home Rule Move Explored by Earl Russell
London correspondent reports Earl Russell, now over 80, writes on home rule for Ireland. He seeks Irish improvement and prosperity but warns Parliament must avoid wasteful disputes. The piece notes concerns over warring forces if Irish Parliament sits in Ireland. Thiers informs Princess Clotilde she may stay without government interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Earl Russel
England
Ireland
Paris
Thiers
Clotilde
Napoleon
Duty on French Goods
The President signed a proclamation imposing discriminating duties on articles from France as of October 30. Weather forecast from Washington predicts Thursday clearing with northerly to westerly winds and light rain in the Northwest and upper lakes. General Sherman appeared publicly for the first time since illness, visiting the War Department. A European Jewish emigration movement reports plans to settle 8,000 families in America, backed by a company with $15,000,000 capital seeking 250,000 acres of government land for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oods
Wasartsetos
France
Washington
Upper Lakes
General Land Office
Europe
America
John Deebe & Coo
Messia. Deere
Deere & Co
Deere
Moline
C. H. Deere
W. Vieve
Geo. W. Vinton
Pope & Baldwin
Quincy
Indian raid reported in Hood and Parker counties
The Republican carries a Texas correspondence dated Oct 17 reporting an Indian raid along the Brazos river in Hood and Parker counties. One woman killed and several wounded. Some Indians remain in Texas as citizens organize to drive them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republican
Texas
Hood
Parker
Horace Greeley's wife dies in New York
The wife of Horace Greeley died at four o'clock this morning at Oliver Johnson's residence. Funeral planned for Friday at Dr Chapin's Church. The day includes coverage of the Tam many trial with Tweed, Norwich yellow fever report from Stonington, railroad bond proposals, and Garfield’s remarks on greenbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horace Greeley
Oliver Johnson
Dr. Chapin
Horse disease outbreak dominates city news and rail market
Oct 30 report from New York details a severe horse sickness spreading through city and Brooklyn streets. Deaths rise, stage lines increase trips, and horses in armies and stables show fatal symptoms. Sanitary measures outlined. several firms import oxen, and shipments suffer.
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New Youre
Brooklyn
Poughkeepsie
Ingersolls
Bergh
Broadway Stage
Society
Sanitary Committee
Board of Health
India
Washington Market
Vesey Street
East Orange
Oswaco
Provence
Philadelphia
Market Street Railway
Boston
ScitexEctapy
Rocnestter
Cleveland
Express
Fire Department
Steamer Missouri Burned in Gale Off Abaco
The steamer Missouri of the Atlantic Mail line burned at sea on October 22 near Abaco while en route to Havans via Nassau. About eighty persons are believed lost. twelve saved, including ten women. Fire discovered in a pantry at dawn, fireboats failed to save all aboard, and captains' efforts described. eleven unaccounted for in Abaco vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Florida
Missouri
Atlantic Mail Steamship Line
Abaco
Havans
Nassau
N.P
Adi
St Louis Fair General Review of Departments
The St Louis Fair presents a broad general review of its varied departments. It highlights exhibits in agriculture, industry, education, and arts, noting crowd interest and the innovative displays that showcase local achievement and progressive methods.
Splendid Fay & Co Exhibits At Power Hall
Noted exhibitors present a Cincinnati display of wood working machinery by J A Fay & Co. The Band Saw and other machines receive first premiums and are praised by manufacturers and users. W H Doane and reps showcase iron and steel machines with self oiling bearings and adjustable guides. Fay & Co alongside Rogers & Co announce a new branch ware room under their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floral Hall
Mesers
Pratt & Co
North Main Street
Broadway
St. Louis
J. 4. Pay & Co
Cincinnati
Power Hall
J. A. Fay & Co
W. H. Doane
Morticer
A. Fay & Co
Messrs. Fay & Co
C. B. Rogers & Co
Norwich
Conn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dlinois
Seer
THE
Fray Eventse
Germany
Charles Metzner
Sarunndéy
Moxpay
Court House
Herald
O. H. Browning
McKee
Browning
Grant
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Pope County
Kansas
And
Horaca Greeley
Stonington Donn
Americas
Werxford
Weather Report
Sherman
War Department
Tweed
James 8. Ingersol
John G. Farrington
Stoughton
Stonington
San Domingo
Crown Point
Stopington
New York Central Railroad
Buffalo
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
John A. Garfield
Congress
Boutwell
This Chamber
Union Machine Depot
North Populte T
C. Harris
Bay
WM. Braor
Méssia R.& Co
Messrs. Resor & Co
A. Geisel
Carondelet Avenue
ST. Louis Fair
HAT and Cap House
Geo. J. Large
Hampshire St
Ills
G. V. Bristol
Sixth and
Maine Street
Opera House
Illinois
Stone
Bridge & Stone
Otib A. Turner & CO
Bull's Bank
Augustus T. Noll
STRAW
Maine St
GEO. K. Mall, Proprietor
Babcock
EF. V. Farwell
Sec
Market St
Chicago
Bos
J. G. Harris & CO
Seal Press
NEW York Dater
North 2Nd Street
Sprédeoda&Wregly
Highland Addition
Dee
Saint Louis, MO
Parisian
Cts
North Fourth St
Fire, Inland and Life Insurance Agency
Maine
Aatna Insurance Co
Hartford, Conn
Brown & Hurlbut
Sixth Streets
Home Insurance Company of New York
seinverdaen _ CHICAGO
Brown & Harlett
Agenta
Maine and
Commercial Union Assurance Co
RE Insurance Atford, Conn
WN & Hurlbur
Orient Insurance Company
F.tarters
Mae Brown & Hurlbut
Connecticut Fire Insuran
Hartford
BROWN
Bk. Ww
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway
Pullman Palace
Sunda
Eng
Decatur
New York Hole
York Ee
Omn
Natve
Fesbight
General Office
Front Street
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