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Newspaper

Van Wert Weekly Bulletin

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1880

Page

4

Democratic Convention Proceedings in Cincinnati 1860

The temporary organization was approved and rules set by Biedler New York. Martin Delaware resisted referring credentials. In Cincinnati Ohio June 22 delegates filled Music Hall as Wade Hampton entered to cheers. Hoadly Ohio chosen temporary chairman. George Hoadly nominated. Reading clerks Bell Brown Doda Walker named. Platform resolutions referred to Resolutions committee. Press courtesy and seating rules debated.

Biedler New York Martin Del Weed Committee On Cincinnati Music Hall Wade Hampton Lamar and Pendleton Nicholas M. Bell St. Louis Neill C. Brown Tenn E. 8. Doda Ohio T. O. Walker Iowa Barnum National Committee George Hoadly Wm. L. Scott J. ID. McEnery Hoadley John Kelly N. Y Henry Watterson Statsenburg Burke Ind Mexico United States Congress Reynold’s Basin Tammany Carroll Kansas George W. Miller Amasa J. Parker Albany Gov. Hubbard Texas John R. Fellows F. L. Westbrook Kingston Yeas Wilson W. Va Committee On Permanent Organization Gen. Stevenson

Convention notes and political sketches from Cincinnati

Cincinnati June 21 delegates tardy at ten oclock session opens with prayer by Rev Charles W Taylor of Covington Ky and discussion on resolutions. Credentials report blacks out Tammany influence in New York seats. several international and domestic items follow including census figures, oil and wheat news, and European political notes.

Charles W. Taylor Covington, Ky Cincinnati Urbana J. W. Langley Champaign F. G. Jaques Secrreary Col. Busey Marquez Sonora San Francisco United States Balmoral Osborne Ireland England Lord Kenmare Kilberg Joseph R. Beck Daily News Fort Wayne Ind American Medical College Association New York Cumberland County Ill

Census Returns and Mexico Trouble Stir Worries

Muted signals of census returns mingle with unrest at the border as reports detail stray strikes and casualties. Officials urge calm while observers track developments affecting populations and security.

Petroleum Depots in Caucasus Provinces Reported

Colonel Romanowsky's report to the Finance Minister identifies Bakou on the Caspian and Kouban near the Black Sea as Russia's main petroleum hubs. He cites at least 250 localities with large oil deposits and notes 100 depots could yield 360,000,000 gallons annually. Bakou oil is heavy for heating while Kouban oil refines better for lamps.

Romanowsky Russian Empire Caucasus Bakou Caspian Sea Kouban Black Sea

Market Report Shows Mixed Spring Wheat and Commodities Prices

Spring wheat prices weak with No 2 cash and June at 92. corn demand fair and cheaper with No 2 and High Mixed at 34 1/4. oats and rye subdued with limited buying. Provisions remain firm with cash meat prices near high. butter and eggs steady to firm. cattle, hogs, and sheep show light demand and varied quotes across grades and months.

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Milwaukee wheat and provisions steady in quiet market

The Milwaukee grain market shows steady, quiet trading with No. 1 Hard wheat at 1.05 and No. 1 at 1.00, No. 2 at 92, No. 3 at 52, No. 4 at 77, cash options fended with 60. Provisions remain quiet with mess pork at 11.85 cash and 11.95 for July. prime steam lard at 6.85 cash and 9.9 for August.

Milwaukee New York

Wheat and Corn and Oats Prices Across Markets

Toledo market notes show Amber Michigan wheat at 1.06 spot and 1.09 June with 93 1 2 and 91 August. Illinois amber at 1.01 and mixed red at 1.08. Corn dull with high mixed at 40 1 2 and No 2 white at 42 1 4, rejected 39 1/4. oats dull No 2 at 27.

Toledo Michigan Illinois

Puzzled Atlanta Finds Iron Wedge in Granite Shaft

Odd items from a wide range of topics include a blue granite rock iron wedge found forty six feet underground in Atlanta, a dying man’s funeral wishes, and reflections on journalism wit. The column lists curious anecdotes about politics, law, finance, religion, and travel from various places.

Atlanta Ansell Randell Montville Martha P. Graves South Killingly Conn Massaia Abyssinia Galla John Kassa Spezia Napses Duilio Lepanto Anton Schwyz St. Gothard England Wales Ireland Scotland Tulare Lake Hanford Cal Missouri River London United States Iowa Supreme Court Jasper County Paris Gazette Des Tribunaux Monteleone Pizzo Croesus Portland Archbishop Wood Philadelphia St. Peter and St. Paul Eighteenth Race Streets Peter and Paul Palais Royal Conseil d’Etat Luxembourg Elygee Versailles Trianon St. Cloud Rambouillet Compiegne Fontainebleau Paris Louis Phillippe Ballston Spa Naples Lepke Germany Anselm Rothschild Banking House

Slow Gains Outweigh Haste In Eastburn’s Business Creed

Major Eastburn cautions against chasing wealth fast, praising steady, prudent growth. He cites forty years on State Street, noting fortunes rise and fall with speculation, and urges integrity, energy, and intelligent self denial as the true path to lasting success. He argues success requires experience, diligent study of markets, honest dealing, and a noble character.

Major Eastburn State Street Eurelier

Foote Outsmarts Duelist Through Wit at Inn

The comedian Foote avoided a deadly confrontation with a famed duelist by entertaining the table. He mocked many, then inadvertently imitated the enemy’s friend. The duelist prepared a challenge card, but Foote retorted and left, likely saving his life.

Foote

Postoffice Salaries in France

The New York Times notes French postal pay is modest yet sufficient for a reliable service. Top officials earn up to 10 000 dollars, with assistants as high as 3 000, while clerks and bureau chiefs receive smaller stipends. Subordinate wages are low, and postmasters pay includes government housing.

France New York Times Paris Marseilles Lyons Guilmett Ohio L. F. Gackenheimer E. Matin Street van Wert O. Ohio Druc Store

Will of Dr Broadhead Details Odd Cemetery Bequest

The late Dr Broadhead's will, offered for probate in Washington, leaves $1,000 in trust to Christ Church Navy Yard to keep his grave in Congressional Cemetery in order. Surplus interest may fund cemetery embellishments. Executors to buy an estate near South New Market New Hampshire and convert it to two tenements for cousin Olive and niece Cornelia with each to plant a 60 foot square fruit garden. Harriet, Olive's daughter, to oversee fruit planting. $100 for plants.

Dr Broadhead Treasury Washington Christ Church, Navy Yard Congressional Cemetery South Newmarket N. H Olive Cornelia Harriet

Wealth Concentration in New York and New England

An inspection of Treasury books shows savings banks in Massachusetts and New York and W. H. Vanderbilt own one eighth of all US bonded debt. It also indicates that more than half of the national debt is concentrated in New York and New England.

New York New England Treasury Department Massachusetts W. H. Vanderbilt United States New Engnd

Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters Ad

Moffat's Life Pills and Phenix Bitters touted as leading medicines since 1835 used across the Americas. Claims cure for malarial diseases liver issues insomnia nervousness dyspepsia and more with certificates of efficacy. Page's Climax Salve 25 cents Woffat's Life Pills 25 cents Woffat's Phanix Bitters $1.00 sold by J P Mills sole proprietor 5 Liberty Street New York.

Warner Dr. Craig Bright Sf Warner Warner’s Beegerts & Dealera Warner & Co., Proprietora Rgcelster Moffat North South America Page Woffat J. P. Mills Liberty Street New York

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