Trade Directory of Walnut Street Firms and Insurers
A dense list of businesses and agents along Walnut street including manufacturers, merchants, and offices. Listings cover carriages, corsets, furniture, cigars, fruit, groceries, insurance houses, and specialty trades with addresses in the 4th to 7th streets area. Also notes on multiple insurance companies and agents with representative offices.
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Grand Central
Vine St
J. G. Breitenbach & Co
B. Hayman
E. J. Webb
Andrew H. Reuvss
H. Closterman & Co
Joan Holland
Leverone &Co
Main St
C. Chas
W. Mackelfresh
Eckenroth Brothers
Grorr & Drake
J. C. Buerkele
Fire and Marine
Royal
Liverpool
Imperial
London
Phenix
New York
American
Philadelphia
Lorillard
Brewers
America
Law’s
St. Anton
W. M. Richardson
Pres
Erman American
Overaker & Law
Manhattan
German
Erie
Merchants Mutual
N. J
Pacific Mutual
John Kennett
Ins
Gro. W. Neff & Co
Ag’t
Cincinnati
J. Burnett
St. Burnett
St. Washington
Goodman
Goodman, Pres’t, 55 W.3d. Enterprise, J. W. Hartwell
Insurance
LIFE
Union Mutual
W. Johnson
National OF
U.S
G. M. Riggin
Walnut
Travelers’ Accident
Vine Equitable
W. D. Mansfield
Vine
SecuRity
W. H. Murphy
J. Fitchner
T. F. Randolph
Butterick & CO
Bazak Patresns
C. H. Fox
Wetth
Mathematical Instruments
Massacre of Frenchmen in Paraguay Reported
Reports describe a massacre of French citizens in Paraguay amid a global wave of events. Other items note a conference meeting of the International Congress and the burning of the Old Canterbury Cathedral, with agricultural and political updates across regions. Charles O Conor nominated in a presidential race. Arkansas Pope County outlawry case also mentioned.
International Congress Organizes Delegates in Haifa
The International Congress met in the city and spent much of the day perfecting its organization and verifying delegate credentials. Madrid reports a new Spanish loan to be market ready in January guaranteed by joint security of Spain and Cuba.
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Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Massacre of French Residents in Asuncion Provokes Outrage
Paris reports from Lisbon of the brutal murder of the French Consul and several French residents in Asuncion by a mob of Paraguayans. Frenzied attackers burned and killed in homes as foreigners flee the city amid widespread unrest.
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Paris
Royal Mail
Lisbon
Rio de Janeiro
Asuncion
Emperor Kassai Threatens War Over Egyptian Withdrawal
A dispatch from Messawah reports Emperor Kassai demands Egyptian troops withdraw and warns of immediate war if Musinger Bey resists. Canterbury Cathedral suffered extensive fire at the east end with soldiers, firemen, and locals fighting the flames. The roof and eastern walls were heavily damaged while the main building remains largely intact. Services were planned as usual despite the blaze.
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London
Messawah
Abyssinia
Kassai
Musinger Bey
Egypt
Canterbury
Plot to throw trains on Fredericksburg line uncovered
Detectives in Richmond report a plot to derail trains on the Fredericksburg railroad, rob passengers, and plunder cars. Several arrests have been made as authorities pursue further suspects.
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Richmond
Fredericksburg
O'Conor Nominated and Vallandigham Apology at Louisville Dem Convention
The Louisville Democratic Convention opened with Levi Chatfield as temporary chair and Blanton Duncan leading. O'Conor's letter denounces Baltimore politics and Greeley and Vallandigham briefly caused a walkout before reintegration. Judge Lyons named permanent president as Lyons, Burr, and Bayard addressed delegates amid calls for reform and warning against a Greeley platform. The Industrial Exposition opened with 20,000 attendees, Horace Greeley absent due to the meeting.
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Louisville
Court of Common Pleas
Blanton Duncan
Levi
Chatfield
New York
Baltimore
Greeley
Wm. M. Terry
Michigan
Mr. Spaulding
O’conor
Conor
New York City
Democratic Party
Grant
Vallandigham
Kentucky
Hebler
Hibler
Saco
Bayard
Delaware
Chauncey Burr
New Jersey
Judge Lyons
Dolly Varden
Horace Greeley
Charles O’conor
Fourth & Chestnut
Mathieus
Theo
Thomas’ Ohestra
Fresh Bloodshed in Pope County Doubles as Martial Law Threat
A Little Rock dispatch reports that Saturday evening near Dover Sheriff Hickox was shot dead as he, County Clerk Dobson, and Deputy Williams traveled from town. Hickox fell. Williams escaped after his horse was shot. Dobson survived. An inquest was interrupted by another fatal shooting of Hickox’s ally. No arrests. martial law looms as Dover and nearby towns evacuate. Colonel Nat Hill’s arrest in Louisville stirs talk.
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Memphis
Little Rock
Pope County
Hickox
Dobson
Williams
Dover
Brown
Russelville
Galla Rock
Young Hale
Nat Hill
Louisville
Papers stolen from Judge Ledlie in Springfield
The correspondence of Judge Ledlie on the straight-out movement in Illinois was reported stolen from his room at the Central Hotel in Springfield. A notice from James Christie owner of the Central warns the likely thieves to return the papers at once or face extreme measures.
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Springfield
Ill
Judge Ledlie
Central Hotel
State Journal
James Christie
the Central
Joseph Ledlie
Vermont Vote Quietly Keeps Republican Sweep
Vermonnt Montpelier dispatch reports the State election proceeding quietly with slow returns. Initial results indicate the Republican ticket will win by a largely increased majority.
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Montpelier
Herald libel settled with apology and costs
Ion A. DuBouQuE Sept. 4. The Herald libel suit is settled as the Herald proprietors comply with the plaintiff K. Miner of Galena Illinois by naming the author of the libelous articles paying costs and publishing a satisfactory apology.
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Dubouque
Herald
The
K. Miner
Galena
Illinois
Fire destroys Farmers' Home saloon in Grand Rapids
Detroit Sept 4 fire destroyed the Farmers' Home saloon at Grand Rapids yesterday. A horse perished in the barn. Loss estimated between $4,000 and $5,000 with about $500 insured.
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Detroit
Mich
Farmers’ Home
Grand Rapids
Adams Nominated for Vice President on Third Ballot
Louisville Sept 4 John Quincy Adams received the nomination for Vice President after the third ballot.
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John Quincy Adams
Louisville
Tenor Mario Arrives on Steamer Russia in New York
New York reports Mario the famous tenor arrived on the steamer Russia last night. The Herald editorial comments that O'Conor hopes for limited success, contrasts Grant and Greeley, and argues O'Conor’s policy would halt progress and public improvement.
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New York
Mario
Russia
the Herald
O’conor
Grant
Greeley
Third Annual Exposition Opens in Cincinnati Arts and Manufactures
The Third Annual Exposition of the Cincinnati Industrial Association opened at noon with ceremonies in the Exposition Halls. Major A. T. Goshorn welcomed attendees as the Germania Band performed and the crowd praised the event, described as the grandest display of arts and manufactures in the country. The opening address stressed industrial growth and incentive to invention, noting the fair surpasses the New York World’s Fair in magnificence.
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Association
Germania
Meritana
Signor
A. Janotte
A. T. Goshorm
Whch
Cincinnati Industrial Association
Il Trovatore
New York
Afternoon Market Review Reports Mixed Grain and Cotton Prices
A Wednesday close update shows flour firm with several lots sold at 7.50 to 8.25 per unit, corn moderate demand at 45 46c, rye and oats steady, cotton prices firm with middlings around 21 340, and Wilsky and park markets quiet to active. Bulk meats and lard remain steady, with bacon and other cuts showing light to firm demand and prices.
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C. Wilsky
Ce Park
Detectives uncover plot to derail Fredericksburg line
Richmond reports a plot to derail the Fredericksburg railroad to loot cars and rob passengers with several arrests made. Washington notes mixed crop prospects with strong corn yields in the North and West and record wheat in the South.
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Washington
Northwest
Missouri
Kansas
North
West
South
National Democratic Convention Opens in Louisville
The National Democratic Convention opened at 1 20 P M in Louisville with Col Blanton Duncan presiding and Rev D Platt offering prayer. Delegates from all states attended as voices protested party treason over the Greeley nomination amid a large press presence and public seating.
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Louisville
Duncan
Pennsylvania Band of Music
Col. Blanton F. Duncan
D. Platt
Greeley
Determined on death by own action rankin the counterfeiter
The prisoner Rankin who counterfeit ed and tried to kill himself in jail again tore bandages from his wrists last night and bled heavily. Doctors fear worsening bleedings may end his life. Authorities speculate his mind is deranged.
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Rankin
Building Permits Issued by Board of Improvements
The Board of Improvements issued permits from August 31 to September 2 for new and repair work. Projects include J. P. Gay rebuilding a three story stone and brick building on Calvert Street, Charles Wood erecting a three story brick on Gilbert Avenue, F. Nordman & Co. erecting a one story frame on Clay Street, John Rothan & Son adding to a one story frame house on Gest, Henry Alexander building a two story brick house on Dudley Street, Peter Weyand erecting a two story brick and stone house on Clearwater Alley, and A. Bley & Bro. altering a two story brick on Longworth.
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Th Board of Improvements
J. P. Gay
Calvert Street
Charles Wood
Gilbert Avenue
F. Nordman & Co
Clay Street
Allison and
Melinday
John Rothan & Son
Gest
Freeman and
Carr
Henry Alexander
Dudley Street
Everett and
Wade
Peter Weyand
Clearwater Alley
Baymiller
Freeman
A. Bley & Bro
Longworth
Pinm and
Central Avenue
Markets by Telegraph Wheat and Corn Rally Across Cities
Reports from Liverpool Chicago and New York show wheat prices firming with gains in winter wheat and futures, corn rising modestly, hogs and pork prices moving higher, and cash gold trading around 1134. Prices vary by market with Chicago bidding around 119% for September and 120 for cash, while New York notes firmer flour and corn and stable hogs.
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Liverpool
Milwaukee
California
Chicago
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Auuctioneeres
MEI & Meyer
Y. M. C. Association
Women’s Christian Asso’x
Broadway
Orphan Asylum
Mt. Auburn
Asso
Children’s Home
St. Hommek
Bethel
Public Landing
Rosvert Larke & Co
Alfred Warren
Central Arenu George
Fk. Stevens & Co
Perry & Morton
Vine St. Gro
Ruvers & Co
E. M. Davis
J. W. Lawson
W. Sth. PortsEr
H. B. Eckelmann
St. Brass Founders
Wm. Powltt
Ntra
al Ay
Rt St
H. Betmer & Co
Walnut St
Bromwell Manufact'ng
BuinEss
Nelson's Business College
Col
Commission
Barn, Lion & Co
Front Street
Manning & Longley
John Roberts
St. George
George
George W. Rittter
F.w.helmick
Adam Gets
Joan E. Frohliger
E. Mendenhall
Main
Brigel Brothers
Pearl St. Opticians
Jas. Foster, Jr., & Co
S.w. Cor
Race H. Wake
A. Aloe & Co
4Th Street
John. E. May
DaiLy & Deppe
Smith & Rosson
C. W. HowLand
Peoples Gallery
H. Slatter
Robert Clarke & Co
Frank F. Dean
C. Elgis & M Ara
PAM Jonn Gibson & Co
4Th & Main
Thomas Gibson & Co
William Powell &C
John Gibson & Co
S. E. Cor
Florence Machine
McConnell
E. G. Nites & Son
S. Fares
St. Prav & Gustetter
J. F. Merrill
Avame & Britt
Front & Cent
A. J. Clare
W. Cor
TIN & Sheet Iron Works
Benjamin Dawson
C. A. Vouz
Bet
M. A. McGuire
Women’s Tea Co
Sycamore
Edward L. Parris
A. F. Brown & Co
As. Frienson & Co
Shades &Ee W. J
BE. H. Kiek
Evening Star
Daily Evening Star
Paraguay
Vermont
Ark
Eloliland
France
Bingland
Virginia
T. K. Lane
Maine
Chauncy Burr
N.J
United States
Democratic’ Party
Woodman
Committee On Organization
James Lyons
B. Richards
Johnston
Iowa
Austin Wales
W. Price
Miss
Edward Stokes
R. R. Mensie
Wis
Col. H. Risley
Judge L. Sibley
David Fagg
N. C
Cyrus Vance
W. Va
Col. Weeney
K. P. Blackburn
G. W. Brook
Dr. Brook
Neb
Sam J. Bogard
Cal
C. C. Nesbit
Ala
Peter Gilsey
N. Y
W. H. Munst
Beekman
Browning
Mbempehias
Ilsw
Ors
Vermonnt
Ion A
Afternoon Market Review
Sicacon
O’baldwin
Tom Allen
Here
Pape Barge Club
John Nelan
STAR
Telegraph
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