Internal Revenue cuts and Jamaica steamer calls
Washington report outlines a sweeping internal revenue reduction from 280 to 80 collectors and assessors with more assistants to manage the workload. It notes pardons to several Ku Klux law prisoners and technical tax queries on tobacco in bonded warehouses under the 1872 law. A separate item covers a scull race, a car confrontation, and a bank-sector reshuffle.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
David Collins
William Teal
Amos Owen
William Scougg
Albany
Washington Chronicle
John D. Defrees
Congress
Rio Grande
Brownsville
North Carolina
Merriman
Caldwell
United States
Peel
Vance
Wyoming
Key West
Aspinwall
New Bedford
Porter
Fish
Internal Revenue
Cable
Mr. Cable
McDonald
St. Louis
Respects Paid and Dispatches From New York
In New York on August 29 the Stock Exchange adopted resolutions for Henry H. Wood and planned to close until 11 A M for his funeral. The Produce Exchange honored Charles W. Brennan who died July 6 aboard a steamer returning from Scotland. Brennan belonged to Sawyer, Wallace & Co. and handled the breadstuff trade. The National Convention of Amateur Oarsmen of America met to settle what constitutes an amateur and to draft boat racing laws, adjourning until tomorrow. Also noted were departures for Europe and the launch of the Capron, a Japanese government transport, which collided with the East India steamer James Shepperd, damaging the forward house and slated for sea duty in about two months. The Tribune printed a hurried dispatch about confinement in the Siema ment.
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The
Stock Exchange
Henry H. Wood
Produce Exchange
Charles W. Brennan
Scotland
Brennan
Sawyer, Wallace & Co
Amateur Oarsmen of America
United States
Europe
Yeddo
Suite
Capron
James Shepperd
Tribune
Lished
Siemament
Democratic and third party conventions across states
Des Moines State Convention resolutions protest party sale to Greeley and back Louisville. Quin cy County condemns Greeley and Brown and sends five delegates to the Illinois State Convention in Springfield. Indiana congressional district conventions appoint delegates and hear speeches. Chicago Tribune notes OConnor’s withdrawal from Louisville plan while Duncan claims a confirming letter. Nominees named for Congressional races include Hay, Dinsmore, McAfee, Boyle, and Palmer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Greeley
Louisville
Quincy
Illinois
Brown
Springfield
Indiana
Chicago Tribune
O’connor
Duncan
Joan B. Hay
J. F. Dinsmore
C. B. McAfee
Michigan
A. Boyle
Missouri
Jersey City Arrest Ties Suspected Maryland Bank Robbery
George Saunders alias Maxwell, a Black man, was arrested in Jersey City yesterday with a large stash of Maryland bank notes and U S bonds. Baltimore police were notified and suspect he committed a bank robbery in Cecil County Maryland. He will be held for requisition.
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George Saunders
Maxwell
Maryland
United States
Baltimore
Cecil County
Athletics defeat Atlantics in Capitoline Grounds game
In Brooklyn August 29, the Athletics of Philadelphia defeated the Atlantics of Brooklyn 26 to 12 before several thousand spectators at the Capitoline Grounds yesterday.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Capitoline Grounds
Fusion of opposition parties to back McHenry Penn ticket
In New Orleans August 26 reports say several Conference Committees have agreed on a fusion of all elements opposed to Grant backing John McEnry for governor and D B Penn for lieutenant governor. Markets and river unchanged.
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New Orleans
Grant
John McEnry
D B. Penn
Weather report for Middle States and New England Thursday
Washington reports probabilistic forecast for Thursday with easterly to southerly winds, cloudy skies, and rain areas in the Middle States and New England. South Atlantic States see more rain, while Central Gulf States to Tennessee enjoy clear weather. Winds trend northerly to westerly with higher barometer readings.
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Washington
Middle States
New England
South Atlantic
Central Gulf States
Tennessee River
Orient
Hans Michians
Jn hy'Phuraaay
Cabinet in Session Reports Progress on Geneva Arbitration
The Cabinet convened with all members present except Boutwell and Fish. The President has received Geneva dispatches on arbitration progress, indicating affairs are moving along satisfactorily.
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Washington
Boutwell
Fish
Geneva
Montreal Commons Election Quietly Returns Two Winners
The Montreal city election for House of Commons members passed without disorders. Jette defeated Carter by 1,229 votes and Young defeated Hammond by 828 votes. Races postponed until tomorrow afternoon. Newsboys picnic postponed due to weather.
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Montreal
House of Commons
Jette
George E. Carter
John Young
Mr. Hammond
Newsboys
Public disorderly speech ends in city jail
J P Whiteman from Brown county gave a lengthy political lecture at the Fountain, defying police and ending in a ten day Workhouse sentence. A Casting and James Mason faced 30 day Workhouse terms and $50 fines for suspected deception and conduct. Welch and English jailed for till-tapping with Welch getting one month. Frank Carney fined for assault and Adam Speatt fined for a spat with Hartman.
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J. P. Whiteman
Brown County
Greeley
A. Casting
James Mason
Casting
Boston
Long Branch
Thomas Welch
Thomas English
English
Welch
Frank Carney
Samuel Todd
Adam Speatt
Mr. Hartman
Sommernachtsfest of the Orpheus Postponed to Friday Evening
The Sommernachtsfest of the Orpheus, scheduled for tonight, is postponed until tomorrow evening weather permitting by order of the Committee.
Wanted Anted Sign Writer Immediate at Main Street
Help wanted for a first class sign writer at 106 Main St. Apply to H. P. Hopkins. Immediate start.
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Main St
H. P. Hopkins
Afternoon Market Review Snapshot for August 28
Reported up to 1:00 P M Thursday August 28 exports 27 552 390 dollars. Wheat active prime 1 45 to 1 50 per bushel white 1 60 to 1 67 34. Cotton steady at previous rates. market better supplied and prices weaker but not lower with widespread unchanged quotes.
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Hill
Eds
Political orator at Ninth Street Stationhouse for Grant and Greeley
A prominent speaker crowds the Ninth Street Stationhouse delivering a stump speech praising a ticket of Grant and Greeley. The orator combines rival political figures into a single forceful voice with strong persuasive power.
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Ninth-street
Carl Schurs
O. P. Morten
Blanton Duncan
Tabbe Gross
Boston Organ
Grant and Greeley
Park Commissioners Meeting Notes and Park Improvements
Park Commissioners met yesterday and transacted no major business. A. B. Merriam & Co. received permission to erect soda water fountains in Washington Park for the Exposition. One hundred fifty benches were ordered for Lincoln Park. A debate on barring prostitutes from the parks was discussed but no conclusion reached.
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A. B. Merriam & Co
Washington Park
Lincoln Park
Girls Runaway Sisters Reprimanded At Police Court
Two young girls from respectable German families were brought before the Police Court after fleeing home and taking up residence in a house of prostitution. Their fathers appeared and escorted them home following counsel and warnings from the judge.
Stock sales report from J. H. Cheever & Co
J H Cheever reports changes in stock holdings including 1000 Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette railroad bonds at 74.4 and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad stock at 91.5 for 25 shares. various 100 par stock at 90 to 92.5 for multiple lots. Andes Insurance stock 20 each withdrawn and 25 shares with zero value withdrawn.
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J. H. Cheever & Co
Indianapolis, Cincinnati & Lafayette Railroad Company
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Company
Andes Insurance Company
Markets by Telegraph Ledger Note August Financials
Market rounds report New York prices for gold flour wheat corn and lard with mixed firmness. Exports show hog products 5 700 pork 2 500 000 lbs bacon 1.7 6 000 lbs lard. Chicago and Liverpool quotes reflect wheat corn pork beef and lard movements across August.
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New York
Siento Witteal Sethe
Liverpool
Milwaukee
California
Boyhood memories of strawberries and a striped snake
A reminiscence recalls barefoot childhood days chasing strawberries and nearly stepping on a striped snake. The narrator jokes that a snake on a ten acre lot would claim the entire strawberry patch for Billings.
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Billings
Weathering Losses of Coal by Exposure
Experiments determine coal loss when exposed to weather. Anthracite and cannel coal lose least while ordinary bituminous coal can lose about one tenth to nearly one half in damp or rainy conditions. The finding suggests keeping coal dry to preserve weight and quality.
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Cincinnati
Perry & Jenney
Story
Main
T. Crawford
Vine Street
W. 4Th
Perry & Morton
Vine St
Gno
Bhancharp & Co
4Th St
J. Hoxbrook & Co
4Th Street
J. R. Hawey
Vine
Boot & Shoe
W. P. Tyxeext
S. E. Cor
Rupowry & Cox
Davis
J. W. Lawson
H. B. Eckelmann
Powell & Co
Thos, Ginson & Co
Bromwell Manufact’ng Co
H. Belmer & Co
Walnut St
Nelson’s Business College
Cor
John Roberts
George C. Miller & Sons
Frank Schwarb
Peter Irold
Central
J. P. Love
Andrew H. Reuss
N. W
T. B. Moran
Grovese W. Bitter
Central Avenue
Grand Central
J.G. Breitenbach & CO
B. Hayman
E. J. Webs
Andrew H
JNO
Leverone & Co
Imperial Co
London
Phenix Co
American CO
Lorillard Co
Brewers’ Co
of America
Law’s
W. 3d
Manhattan
German
Erie
warnAs N. J
Exchange
Mass
Nat Ona
Pacific
UAL
John Kennett
Ins
Gro. W. Nerea
Ing. J. Burnett Pres’t
Burnett Ins. Co
Vand
Washington Co
Goodman Press
Enterprise
J. W. Hartwell
Insurance Life
Union Mutual
W. Johnson
Agt
National OF U
Ravelers
Vine Equitable
W. D. Mansfield
W. H. Murphy
J. Fitcchner
E.' uTrericka & Co
Bazar Patterns
C. H. Fox
Mathamatical Instruments
T. F. Randolph
W. 6Th St
Aloe & Co
Joun
E. Hay
W. Dalty & Derre
Smith & RO
Isouy
C. W. HowLaxpb
Robert Clarke & CO
Manninco & Longley
J. G. Breitenbach & CO
Frank K Dean
C. Ellis & Meaba
John Gibson & Co
Hh & Main
Thomas Gibson & Co
William Powell
Portee & Co
Parr Bros
Kugemann
Grover & Baxken
Rogers
M’ Ger
HowEk Machine Co
WEED
M. Co
J. Skardomm
M ’Ger
Domestic
E. Sarerner
J. Mappock
American
Kneisly &Reynolds
Aglaw
WiLcox & Gigs
Florence
McConnell
E. G. Nites & Son
STOVE
Adams & Britt
Ad. Clark
Walnut
TIN & Shiet Iron Works
Benjamin
Dawson
Vouz
Bet
McGurne
D. Flynt Alnut
Epacreic Tea CO
Ahy Crest Agcipic Tea Co
Women’s Tea Co
Sycamore
the Daily Evening Star
National Convention of Oarsmen
Canada
Rio Grande Commission
Bloomingdale
T. L. Meye
Costa Rica
Francisco Hereia
San Francisco
Washington Booth
Chili
Edward Sheppen
Treasury
Richardson
Bloomingdale Lunatic Asylum
Grand Central Hotel
Cox
Asylum Committee
Inglehart
Dealy
Pleasantville
Hudson
William Walsh
H. Blanchard
Walsh
Chicago
Curiaco
New Jersey
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Weather Report
Trenton
Robeson
Cortlandt Parker
Carthagena
New Grenada
South America
Cantada
Afternoon Market Review
New
Denebble
Scranton
Mary Pritchard
Waterstreet
van Zandt
Mary
Hammond Street
J. H. Herbes
Anna Herbes
Telegraph
CuicaGo
Aes Benian Ing
Ewee Ee Ee Lille Pacific Sixes NaScalor
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