Local notices and political items from The Times
The Times lists subscription rates and notices on office candidates including James B. Patten P R Jenkins and Willis. It reports John S Bays praised for his address. A Chicago anarchist saloon keeper vows to return to Barbary over persecution. Jon T Beasley nominated on first Terre Haute ballot for Joint Representative Vermilion Vigo Sullivan. Pennsylvania Republicans oppose pauper labor imports amid liberal critiques.
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Chicago
Barbaria
Jon T. Beasley
Terre Haute
Vermillion, Vigo
Sullivan
Pennsylvania
Chicago News
Lamb Nominated for Congress by Acclamation at Rockville
Hon. John E. Lamb wins Democratic nomination by acclamation in Rockville. 1884 district returns show a 763 vote Democratic plurality over Republicans, making Lamb's election likely. Foreign press viewed Home Rule with mixed reactions, noting Britain’s external power and Irish self-government debates. American opinion variable, tied to federalism and Irish vote concerns.
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John E. Lamb
Rockville
Lamb
London Spectator
France
Great Britain
Diritto
America
United States
Union
New Gold Discovery Could Boost World Trade Across Nations
The New York Sun argues a sudden vast gold find would revive global commerce, boosting industry, production, and democracy, while a sustained price contraction would prevent a lasting revival. Local items note church services, harvests, social visits, and community events in Carlisle and Vincennes, with word of a notable death of Mr. Collins.
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The
New York Sun
California
Australia
Tariff reform a fading issue in U S politics
The Week from Toronto reports Democrats and Republicans show little zeal for tariff reform. Morrison Bill defeated 140 to 157 as both parties fear elections, with limited passage of pension votes and nominations sparking legislative stagnation.
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Goldwin Smith
Toronto
Canada
Democratic Committee of Ways and Means
Democratic House
Senate
Congress
Insurance loss case praises Indiana Live Stock Investment Co
Benjamin Davis states he insured five horses with Crawfordsville based Indiana Live Stock Investment Co in April 1886. His mare Maud "D" died in June 1886 from distemper and the company paid the full insured amount by sight draft after adjustment. He urges others in Sullivan county to insure with the company.
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Indiana Live Stock Investment Company
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Sullivan County
McDonald Said to Be Chosen for Manning's Secretary Post
Washington July 6 ex Senator Joseph McDonald of Indiana is strongly believed to be selected as Secretary of the Treasury to succeed Manning. Indiana politicians say he will take office around August 1, strengthening Indiana’s party influence and aiding Cleveland’s ticket.
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Washingston
D. C
Joseph McDonald
Indiana
Manning
Treasury
McDonald
Congress
White House
Treasury Department
Cleveland
London
Gladstonians
Glasgow
Bromwich
Finsbury
East Hull
Chelsea
Bermondsey
St. Rollox
East Finsbury
Black Friars
Louth
Lincolnshire
Mr. Gladstone
Central
Saunders
Gladstonian
Davey
Mellor
Uibbert
The
Admiralty
Thorold Rogers
Cromer
Fiowell
John Lubbock
Harrison
New York
Bradstreets
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
India
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
United States
Bradstreet’s
Theiss
Barrett
Paul Wiltzig
Henry Holdorf
Michael Stroh
Julius Rosenberg
Daniel Danenhower
Debt falls in June as deficit shrinks
The June public debt decreased by 9 061 827 dollars. In Illinois the Sixth District Republicans renominated R R Hill for Congress. Dakota towns report temperatures between 105 and 115 degrees. The Ropes mine near Ishpeming Michigan earned 2 000 dollars in May and 3 500 in June. John G Shields of Michigan was nominated chief justice of Arizona’s supreme court.
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Timothy Dwight
Yate College
Porter
Tuscola
Illinois
Henry Wildman
Coultersville
John E. Leon
Springfield
Ohio
M. de Lesseps
Panama
Valentine Mott
New York
Jersey City
G. C. Lanphere
Galesure
Academy of Music
Stocky Mountain News
Denver
Arnold
New Holjand
Fitz John Porter
Cleveland
Thomas H. Blythe
San Francisco
L. C. Hitchcock
Waco
Texas
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Detroit
Bessemer
Newell Gleason
87Th Indiana Volunteers
la Porte
Criminal Court
Chicago
Congress
United States
Poundmaker
Manitoba
Kansas
Railway Mail Service Mutual Aid Association
Vilas
George B. Corkhill
Guiteau
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
St. Louis
Jack Burke
Cincinnati
Pete Nolan
C. P. Huntington
International Railway
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Villa Lerdo
Vermont
Stuart
J.C. Branyan
Huntington
Indiana
Louisiana
New Orleans
Peter Zingerle
Pittsburg
Washington
Roustan
Harry R. Beasant
Frederick
Maryland
Baltimore
Joseph 8. Webb
Sears
Powderly
Thomas
Stove Manufacturers’ Association
Yaller, Warren & Co
George N. Johnson
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Oglesby
Decatur
3D Army Corps
Gettysburg
Sickles
Yale
Harvard
Thames River
Harry Primrose
Salvation Army
New Philadelphia
John Newell
Lake Shore Road
Hanchett
Lake Township
Lake
Rudzinski
Milwaukee
Common Council
Monmouth Park
Red Bank
N.J
Monmouth Park Association
Supreme Court
Cato Sells
Paul Guelich
Frank P. Bradley
Cox
Ife
Daily Mail
George J. Goschen
Gladstone
Edinburgh
Charles Dilke
Chelsea
C. E. Lewis
Londonderry
Justin McCarthy
John Morley
Ireland
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
John Bright
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
McCainsville
N. J
Atlantic Dynamite Company
R. R. Hill
Dakota
Ropes Gold
Ishpeming
Mich
John G. Shields
Michigan
Supreme Court of
Arizona
Postal Clerk Turmoil Denied by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Wilas denounces the Indianapolis railway postal clerks dispute as bluster and vows loyalty to efficient staff. Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson reports a busy year with 22 000 fourth class postmasters appointed, bonds approved, salaries totaling about 12 million, and rapid service expansion to new towns and settlements.
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Wilas
Grand Lodge of
Railway
Lidianapolis
Indianapolis
Fiest
Stevenson
Congressional tensions over appropriations and civil service debate
June 30 to July 2 reports show Senate and House clashing over consular and diplomatic funds and the legislative appropriation bill. Amendments on office records of the rebellion and Porter case are discussed, with calls to extended sessions. Debates include clerical staffing, civil service appointments, and partisan views on reform.
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Florida
Baltimore
Boston
Senate
Riddleberger
Commissioner of Pensions
Commissioner of Patents
the Treasury
Eustis
Michael Hahn
Louisiana
Messrs. Eustis
Gibson
Knights of Labor
Cockrell
Committee On
Military Affairs
Army
Navy
Ingalls
Committee On Indian Affairs
Iran
Democratic
Randall
Mr. Reed
House
Des Moines
Myares
Payson
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Panama
Springer
Nicaragua
Cota Rica
Belmont
Julio Santos
United States
Ecuador
Warner
Post Office Department
J. M. Taylor
War Department
Pennsylvania Knights of Labor
Cannon
Barnes
Committee On Appropriations
Congress of the United States
Allison
Beck
Vlumb
Senate Appropriations Committee
Iit
Fitz John Porter
Porter
Holt
Civil Service Commission
Vanes
Saulsbury
Voorhees
Unclaimed Letters At Sullivan Postoffice 1886
The following letters remain unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana postoffice and will go to the Dead-letter Office if not called for within thirty days. Dewitt Bedwell Chas Elizabeth Bain Kate Brodie Katie Dawson Myrtle Dale Emma Dawson Mrs Sarah Gibberth Mollie Kennedy Mrs Eva Child Mason James Roach Thomas Sturgeon H Taylor Harvey C Tipton William Woods. July 5, 1886.
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Dewitt Bedwell
Chas
Elizabeth Bain
Kate Brodie
Katie Dawson
Myrtle Dale
Emma Dawson
Sarah Gibberth
Mollie Kennedy
Eva Child
Knights of Pythias Set for Chicago Route to Toronto Meeting
Knights of Pythias will travel via Chicago and Eastern Hlinvis and Michigan Central to Toronto for the Supreme Lodge meeting, leaving Terre Haute on Sunday July 11. Members seeking tickets and full information should call at 624 Main Street, Terre Haute, Ind. R. A. Campbell Gent. Agent.
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Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Hlinvis
Michigan Central
R. A
Toronto
Supreme Lodge
Terre Haute
Main Street
Ind
R. A. Campbell
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I. French
Lem. H. Willis
Jos Beasley
Ren. E. Brices
W.M. Joyce
Dis
Charles Scorr
James L. Nasil
John 8. Bays
M. E. Church
A. D. Woodworth
U. C. College
Heavenridge
Carliser
Rev
Davis
Calvary
Paxton
Carlisle
Dain
Bethelem
Dr. Sprinkle
Doctor Young
Gussie
D. V. Helms
Charley Akin
Vincennes
Squire Scheaffer
Jin
Horror
Jim
Griffin
Palestine
Order of Odd Fellows
Akin
Schaffer
Prof. Cain
S. M. Cain
Anna Arnold
Cain
J. O. Collins
Haddon
Collins
Qurrs
Benjamin Davis
Firm
Davis, Engle & Davis
Bradstreet
Mr. Manning
Fix
England
Tammany Society
Vance
Samuel J. Randall
J. Randolph
Tucker
Samuel J. Tilden
B. I. Butler
Massachusetts
Missouri
Cremety
Reagan
Army and Navy Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Grosvenor
Grand Jury
Washington Territory
Reed
Mr. Randall
Congressional
Leach
Queen’s
E. & T. H. Depot
Sullivan, Ind
W. G. Borders
Jessen Jabor
Tian
Davis, Engle & Davis, Sullivan
Way J.J. H. Miller
Ted
Crowder
No. HH
West Side
C.H. Crowder & Co
Niagara Falls
Champion Clothier
North Side
Near Sixth
Terre Haute, Ind
J. T
H. Miller
P.S. Boys’, Youths’ and
Bloomfield Railroad CO
Bloomfield Railroad Company
Indiana and Finols Southern Railroad Company
Said Consolidated Company
P.H. Blue
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