Business Directory listings for Mars & Mayer and others
A dense, OCR style business directory segment listing 19th century merchants and trades. Entries include Boots and Shoes at 35 W Pearl, Y M C A at 2 Vinest, Benevolent Associations, various shops on 4th and Vine, brass founders, shoe stores, gentry goods, and multiple manufacturers with addresses on Walnut, 4th, 5th, and 6th streets plus Central avenue and Pike’s depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars & Mayer
Pearl
Caronca GuiLp
Y. M. C. Association
Women's CreistTianaso
Broadway
Oes Asylum
Mt. Auburn
Ilpuen
W. Court St
Brepp
Llers & Stat
Anke & W
Alpred Wareer
Nebeneral Avenue
Groner E. StevEna & Co
Prezy & Mowrow
Vine St
Biaxomany & Co
J. Houveroook &c
J.B. Hawey
BRASS
Powett & Co
St. Thos
GiBayn & Co
Baomwel
Xeg Co
H. Belmer & Co
Walnut St
Sanaa Pathenna Co
Walnut
Mopinuss Lleges
Reapapennnas Co Coens
Ae Moats & Op
Axxree & Y Cecazay
ST Walant
Brerrensace & CO
B. Hatman
ACE
John Roberts
W. Gronrse C. Miller & Sons
Prank Scuwaks
St. Prteee
Central Ay
J. P. Love
Min
BAILY
H. Revss
N. W
T. B. Moran
Cent
George
Grorce W. Bittexe
Central Avenue
Geanoxn & Moenx
O. D
Pike’s
Pth Tax
Furna &c
Yas
Erie
MarrcearrTa- Mutua
N. J
Exon Ang
Bostons
Mass
WarTrona
New York
Pacific Mutuual
John Sere
Gro. W. Nerf & Co
Cincinnati
J. Burnett
W. H. Murphy
J. Fitchner
T. F. Randolph
Patt Yurterick & Co
CH. Fox
F.w.helmick
Gere
Josy KE
Fromliger
MAP Publishers
E. Mendenball
Brieet Brothers
Pearl St
Ir, & CO
Race
PLES
H. Slatter
Roseeet Cuabee & Wo
Frank F. Dean
C. Elli S Mrasa
Jobn Gibson & Co
HoMas Gibson
W. M. Shaw i
Elmst
Grover & Baxker
Roger
A. Jd. Clark
E. Cor
TIN & Sheet Iron Works
Bensautn Dawson
C. A. Vouz
Innt
M. A. McGurry
M. D. Flynt
Bholl, Kyzen £ Co
Walnut Street
Reat Atlantic & Pacific TE Co
Wosn's Tea Co
Yve Co
Epwakp L. Panetis
Ferauson Ee i. Wines Sak
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Preparing to Pay Her ermony Wart Public Reception for Professor Agassiz
A compact feature lists events including a public reception for Professor Agassiz and a ceremony related to paying a remark or tribute, set among other items in the edition. The page also notes political and religious topics, with brief notices of conferences and local happenings.
Germany to commence loan repayment to bond holders
Germany announces that the 1870 Franco German war loan will begin repayment on January 1, 1873. The first of five loans was subscribed by the nation to fund war footing and wartime operations. Bond holders must present proofs of debt before year end.
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Ber.in
German Empire
France
Cyclones Ravage Coast of India Hit Jute Crops
London reports terrifically destructive cyclones along the Bombay coast causing heavy shipping and property damage. Severe crops losses noted at Sevagigunge on Sept 20 with jute fields leveled. Hurricanes also reported from several regions.
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London
Bombay
Sevagigunge
River Bienville fire inquiry resumes with losses and testimonies
The Bienville steamer fire inquiry resumes in New York on September 27 with William H. Best testifying about duty on the day of the blaze and boats, nine drowning women in a landing surf, and descriptions of pumps. John H. McCurdy adds boiler work details. Other items note silk thefts worth 8000 dollars, a mayor and officials facing October trials, Erie Railway suit against Gould and Fiske over Grand Opera House, and quiet political headquarters with no Greeley reception plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bienville
William H. Best
John H. McCurdy
Board of Chamber Commissioners
Wm. M. Tweed
Mayor Hall
Sweeney Brothers
Thos. C. Field
Henry W. Gerit
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Erie Railway
Jay Gould
M S. Fiske
Greeley
Tracked trials and violent events fill Jersey City pages
Writs of habeas corpus recalled as Forrester returns to Joliet after court remand. Trials unfold with Heggs arousing arson evidence, Siegfried will named executor, and inquest verdicts against Landers. A Jersey City tragedy follows a stabbing and suicide. Militia clashes on a train end in arrests. Rail dividend tensions spark legal actions and potential court transfers. New Jersey crime report notes Koop shoots Stemmerman at a Paterson pigeon match, lethal injuries confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Koop
Herman Stemmerman
Paterson
Koop
Stemmerman
Simce
New York
Colored Liberal Republicans Convene in Louisville Platform Adopted
The Louisville convention read a statement about an interview with Horace Greeley and Isaac Curtis denying a rumor he declined to see colored men. It adopted a platform praising Greeley Brown and urging nationwide canvassing by two speakers per state, with endorsements by state committees and Greeley clubs. The body adjourned after dispatches and a resolution denouncing Wendell Phillips and praising reconciliation and equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
F. A. Boyd
Isaac Curtis
Horace Greeley
Greeley
United States
New York
Col. Wm. Sanders
B.gratz Brown
Scotran
Canal Street
Kentucky
Republic
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Sumner
Trumbull
Banks
Tappan
Julian
Farnsworth
Clay
Austin
Blair
Gratz Brown
Welsiger Hall
B. Gratz Brown
Missouri
A. J. Chambers
Ohio
Wendell Phillips
Indianapolis
J.T. Manonry
Public reception for Professor Agassiz on Pacific slope
San Francisco reports a public reception for Professor Agassiz during his Pacific visit and a grand ball planned for Wednesday evening. Oregon Legislature opens balloting for U S Senator with Corbett and Mitchell as leading contenders amid Republican divisions. Sacramento races draw a fair crowd. Thad Stevens wins the two mile at 8 40. Trotting race Saturday promises 10 000 seats for Goldsmith Maid Lucy and Occident in peak form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Agassiz
Pacific Slope
Oregon
U. S
Corbett
Mitchell
Sacramento
Thad Stevens
Goldsmith Maid
Lucy
Maid
Occident
Stanford
Bureau of Statistics issues merchant vessels list 1871
Washington report details an 1871 alphabetical list of United States merchant vessels with official numbers signal letters tonnage rig horsepower and port of belonging. The 538 page octavo volume lists about 30 000 vessels over 400 000 tons capacity with footnotes noting wrecks transfers and casualties. Also covers Treasury balances internal revenue receipts and government appointments and decisions on post office projects and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmpton
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Treasury
A. H. Stephens
Sephens
Internal Revenue
Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Postoffice
Philadelphia
Boutwell
St. Louis
Synod Convenes in Philadelphia and Harness Racing Results
The Synod of New York met in United Presbyterian Church with about one hundred ministers and ruling elders from New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New England and Canada. Races at Point Breeze Park drew large crowds with Star winning the $1600 purse and another horse winning the $2500 race. A dispute over Camor’s driver was resolved by judges. A large Republican merchants’ meeting closed with President Grant serenaded at the Continental Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Synod of
New York
United Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New England
Canada
Gavazzi
Point Breeze Park
John H. Leavitt
S.g. Star
Daniel Mace
Camor
J. J. Bowen
Camors
Camers
Grant
Continental
Patan
Cameron
Democrats of Wisconsin Consolidate After Louisville Platform Endorsement
Milwaukee September 27 delegates from many counties met to appoint Electors at Large and District Electors and a State Central Committee. They heartily endorsed the Louisville Convention platform and O Conor. Public outrage over recent murders and perceived failure of law to carry capital punishment spurred threats of lynch law. Several meetings were held and rumors of jail assaults prompted police guard detail. no trouble occurred that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Louisville
O’conor
Wreck of Iron City Oil Propeller Near Point Albino
A Buffalo dispatch reports the steam propeller Iron City sank near Point Albino while bound to Cleveland with oil. Eight crew members perished or were lost, a cook survived, and Captain Gunning, who jumped from the vessel, was later found exhausted but alive at Dunkirk. Three tugs arrived. cargo and hull damage total about $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Cleveland
Larex
Gardener
Detroit
Point Albino
Sturgeon Point
Capt
Gunning
Cook
Captain Gunning
Crime control meeting and Dexter Park shooting match in Chicago
In Chicago a large Board of Trade Hall meeting urged better crime laws and fair punishment, citing liquor sales and a weak jury system. In Dexter Park Abe Kleinman fought Captain Bogardus for $10,000 a side and the championship. Bogardus won by one shot with a final score of 86 to 85. Carpenters strike continues with about a thousand back to work at $4 a day, while four thousand remain idle. Trade Unions plan a street parade to display unity and continued demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuscaco
Board of Trade
Dexter Park
Abe Kleinman
Borgardus
General Sheridan
Fred Grant
Bogardug
Carpenters
Lunatic Asylum Fire At Newburg Causes Heavy Loss
The Newburg Lunatic Asylum in Cleveland area burned, estimated at 465000 with no insurance. Beds saved, personal effects lost. Victims include Benjamin Burgess of Newburg and Mary Walker of Geauga County. night watchman Stephen Houghton missing and presumed dead. Inmates housed in Cleveland Workhouse and Jail. governor may call extra legislature session for rebuilding.
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Cleveland, O
Newburg
Benj. Burgess
Mary Walker
Geauga County
Stephen Houghton
Murder at Dixon Ends With Theft of 1100 Dollars
Iowa report from Davenport dated September 27 recounts a horrific night crime in Dixon. A wealthy elderly farmer named Laughbridge left home for a meeting. intruders in disguise killed his wife inside the house and stole 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Iowa
Laughbridge
Thenborhood
Governor appoints Willis P. Machen to State Senate seat
Governor Leslie yesterday appointed Willis P. Machen, a lawyer and local politician, to fill the late Hon. Garrett Davis's seat in the State Senate. Machen has notable prominence in the state political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puaxxvort
Leslie
Willis P. Machen
Tee
Garrett Davis
Senate
Machin
Thie
Fire destroys Jenney and Sone oil works walls
Fire gutted the Jenney and Sone oil works walls yesterday after an explosion in the still. Engineer Van Steuben and laborer Kelley were fatally burned. Loss on oil at $15,000 and building at $5,000. A Beeston cook, angered by wages, plotted revenge during a grand dinner party.
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Jenney & Sone
Ternain
van Steuben
Kelley
Berry v Short Line in Circuit Court over railroad condemnation
The Circuit Court heard the case of A S Berry against the Short Line Railroad Company for services rendered toward curing the right of way and condemnation purchase in Newps Perry. The claim totals about 5500 dollars. James L Ive-city of Agington sought 1108 dollars tied to a city contract. A judgment for 300 dollars was returned against him yesterday. Fifth Street repairs near Scott and Madison progress after disruptions. Church repairs unfinished. congregation plans next morning gathering at Odd Fellows. Rumor says Covington Postmaster Jesse may retire soon. Captain Elias Reese is among recently attending Grand Lodge of Some State of Kentucky. His name was omitted from representantes list published yesterday. Arse W Craddock of Frank will address the Reeser Brown club of Covington tonight at the Odd Fellows Hall. Grant and Wilson Guards to be organized tomorrow night at Drexelius Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Forrester
Herman Enderman
Siegfried
Heggi
Joseph Burnett
Timothy Landers
Garretty Landers
Australia
Glasgow
Tyrian
Leghorn
Charleston
City of Baltimore
Liverpool
Viola
Cork
Columbia
Havana
Illinois
Forrester
Jersey City Heights
Michael Sherry
Sherry
Mt. Vernon
Morrisania
N. H
Tremont
Augustus Cranman
New York Central
Central Company
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Reading
Penn
Philadelphia & Reading
Wilmington & Reading
Berks County & West Reading
Court House
Garvin
Court of General Sessions
Allj
Tweed
Court of Oyer and Termiper
Hall
A.S. Berry
Short Line Railroad Company
Newpst
Pery
James L. Jve
Agington
Ponce
Fifth Street
Scott
Madison
Jesse Ee
Covington
Elias Reese
Keaton
Grand Lodge
Kentucky
Arese W. Craddock
Frankwill
Reeser Brown cl
City Council approves vouchers and honors ex-city collector
City Council in regular session approves vouchers totaling 220640.15 and votes thanks to ex city collector for faithful service. Law Committee to pursue condemnation for water pipes. Claims of 1808.50 allowed. A coal office intrusion yields about 2.4 in fractional currency. Rev L F Vanclere named pastor of Grace M E Church to fill vacancy.
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H. A
Iedgaions
J. T. Williams
Monymouth Street
L. F. Vanclere
Grace M. KB. Church
Stephen Bowers
Oregon
Strong Language at Greeley and Brown Meeting
At a Greeley and Brown gathering on Vine and Hamilton, speaker Has saurek of Velks blatt denounced Richard Smith and his Gazette charge that Has saurek offered to sell to Grant for 35000. He called Smith a liar, a slanderer, and coward, pledged to prove the libel, and condemned the hostile tone of the campaign. Applause interrupted as Has saurek grew heated while speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley and Brown
Vine Street
Hamilton
Hassaurek
Velksblatt
Richard Smith
Gazette
Grant
Dick Smith
Lane
Sule
Maa
Samreck
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THE
Daily Evening Star
Professor Agassiz
Platform of the Colored Liberals
United Presbyterian Synod
N. Y
Chi
President Grant
Tammany Swindlers
Germany
Londow
New Jersey
Jugesey Crry
Washington
wiscomNsiIw
Buffalo
Chicago
Davenport
Newport
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