May 3 Political notes and economic plans in brief
The piece notes Carlists failing to inspire a rising as Republicans refuse to ally with those wanting Papal party control. It cites San Francisco reports of a 35th parallel continental road funded with twenty five million gold and city bonds, to finish in five years. It mentions Greely urging free traders while urging focus on practical public measures and to “first catch your hare.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius
San Francisco
Atlantic & Pacific Company
San Francisco Company
Colorado River
Pacifc
Greely
St. Louis
Atlantic & Pacific
Mission Bay
Plunder and mismanagement claim for Methodist Book Concern questioned
Debate over the Methodist Book Concern’s finances renews, with investigators' views divided and acrimonious. The public faces uncertainty about figures and results, risking impairment of the institution’s usefulness and misapplication of funds.
Withdrawal of Claims Sparks Political Debate
The piece critiques the U S governments withdrawal of claims against England. It contrasts early indifference by President Grant with current fierce scrutiny of his leadership. It suggests opposition uses the issue to undermine the administration while conceding little defense from pro administration journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Grant
The New Departure Advisers Shape a Political Shift
A city meeting of prominent leaders previously planned as consultation grows into a major gathering. With deliberation and high stature, the assembly appears to move from talk to potentially sweeping political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
New York Herald Defends Grant Amid a Growing Movement
The piece questions the Herald’s defense of President Grant as a sweeping reform threatens to unseat his administration. It argues the paper’s stance misreads foreign policy flaws and hints at a larger party realignment over tariffs, urging unity or risk of fracture.
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New York Herald
St. Domingo
Cuba
Mexico
England
Russia
State Department
Fish
Schenck
Grant
Herald
Bne
Central Workin Men’s Union
New York
Spooifie
United States
Alabama
America
Gen. Grant
Harmony and Leadership in the Presidency Game
Fragmentary text cites John Calhoun and office-holders, suggesting a presidential game or contest at a set time 4. The passage hints at winner expectations but lacks clear event details, participants, or dates to confirm outcomes or institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Calhoun
Congressional debate and actions in Senate and House report
The report covers Senate remonstrances against the eight hour repeal, district bills for Indiana, railroad provisions for territories, and a China mail pay increase. It notes executive session, adjournment, and House actions including rifle distribution to Montana settlers and Indian Territory organization, tariff debate, and a governor’s proclamation increasing rewards for robbers.
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Sumner
Wendell Phillips
Massachusetts
Senate
Morton
Indiana
Stewart
Nevada
Germany
Messrs
Summer
Casserly
Sprague
Post Office
China Mail Service
Windom
Cole
HOUSE
Montana
Indian Territory of Oklahoma
Committee On Indian Affairs
Flat Head
Bitter Root Valley
Indian Territory
United States
Maynard
Tenn
Kerr
Ind
Speer
Kellogg
Conn
Storm
The Columbia Bank Robbery in Kentucky and Its Aftermath
The Columbia Kentucky bank robbery and cashier R A C Martin murder triggered statewide pursuit. Detected gang members described, rewards totalling 3500 dollars offered, with police warnings up the Ohio river. An arrest of James Dickie son alias occurred at a saloon near Seventh Street.
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Columbia
R. A.C. Martin
New Haven
Nelson County
Haven
Bardstown
Ohio River
Martin
Leslie
Louisville
T. L. Alexander
Bank of Columbia
Acre’s
Warren
Acre
Wilson
Jenkins
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Evansville
Ousan Sane
Lieute Brennan
MeApis
Millionaire Emerges From Will Tract After Clock Reveal
A Milwaukee Sentinel report outlines Albert B. Van Cott’s discovery that a codicil to Annek e Jans’s will could lift his share to about three million dollars. While heirs pursued the estate, a cottage clock repair unearthed a vital document tying the Van Cotts to the Annek e Jans lineage, prompting renewed claims and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcely
Albert B. van Cott
Ork
van Cott
van Cotts
New York City
Milwaukee Sentinel
A Short Lived Triumph and a Death Sentence
The San Francisco Bulletin on April 2 reports a bogus silver half dollar nailed to a stick that fooled many until a boy used pliers to pull it free. Gregory Pietri, convicted in Chicago for Daniel O’Brien’s murder, has been sentenced to death.
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San Francisco Bulletin
California
Battery
Gregory Pietri
Chicago
Daniel O’brien
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the Evening Star
THE
Star Publishing Company
Northeast
Cer
5Th & Vine
Jerms
Reese
Congressional
Wasinerow
Louisville Ledger
A. J. Clarke
Pitsfield
Fell
Barrett
Saratoga
Laurence Barrett
Effie Remington
B. Macauley
Saratoga Matinee
F. 5
Chanfraud
Sam
Nation
H. J. Sargent
Ral Theater
M. Ward
E. T. Stetson
Pike’s Opera House
Jane Coombs
Lady Gay Spanker
London Assurance
Frederic Robinson
Music BY the
Germania Band
Prof
Seidensticker
Flora Garden
F. Schuman
Maue’s Fountain Square
Sprix G
Maude
W.cor
Fountain Square
Sholl, Keen & CO
Walnut Street
Gibson House
West Side
Marshall Bros
Brussels
Marshall & Bros
M&w
HAT Manufactory
Ood’s
West Fifth Street
Ta& F
Beth
Fahnestock
Col‘s Dental Rooms
Colton
Fourth Street
Intl W
Wheeler & Wilson
WM. Sumner & CO
West Fourth Street
Stationery
GEO. E. Stevens & CO
St. Paul’s
W. Hebel
N. Wedertz
W. Hebel & CO
N. W
Court and
Vine Streets
Tey
D. H. Balin
Decker Bros.’ and Chickering
Bromwell Manufacturing CO
Walnut St
E. C. Deller
Vine St
Lane
ER. M. Davis’ Ladies’ Shoe Store
Race St
Cincinnati, Ohio
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