General Grant Declines Vanderbilt to Relieve Debt
The New York Herald reports General Grant refuses to take back property given to William H. Vanderbilt in payment of a $150,000 loan. Grant insists on full repayment, despite financial ruin from the Grant & Ward collapse, transferring deeds to Vanderbilt and seeking secured repayment to the last farthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
William H. Vanderbilt
Grant & Ward
Vanderbilt
Ferdinand Ward
Ulysses Grant, Jr
Grant
Jay Gould
Gould
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mr. Ward
Europe
Grant& Ward
Passing Events Highlight Diverse 19th Century Topics
Digest of items including Dakota wheat prospects reaching 40 million bushels, the illness of William M. Evarts, Dennis Kearney’s pro emigration letter, idle ships off northeast England, Harvard President Robert T. Lincoln’s class anniversary, Governor Hoadly and a presidential ticket remark, Delphos and Venedocia rail/express updates, potato bug wintering behavior observed in Defiance County, and details of the impending execution in Johnson case with Sheriff Aller coordinating security and local militia.
Tax talk from the Nashville World on Tennessee taxes
The Nashville World argues taxes won t drop until the Democrats cut them. It cites a Democratic Treasurer of Tennessee proposing a tax reduction method, though it may not win favor with taxpayers. The speaker notes that fewer stones thrown by some will make the situation safer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville World
Tennessee
Myer McHugh Interview Highlights Mother's Loyalty
McHugh, hanged in Cincinnati for wife murder, spoke to a Enquirer reporter. He said his mother remains hopeful and is his best friend, wiping away spit and staying steadfast, while he cannot share the same hope. James A. Lamb reports strawberry beds attacked by Hessian fly larvae from oat straw mulch, leaving plants bare and fruit prospects poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHugh
Cincinnati
The
Enquirer
James A. Lamb
Sidney
Sidage Journal
Moral lessons from drink bias and suicides cited
The passage notes that alcohol fuels escapism and ruin, with a London Daily News remark on drink as a cause of despair. It cites Father Matsen’s temperance efforts, education, moral elevation, and personal freedom as remedies. It lists several suicides linked to drink or debt: A G C Snow in Stanford Ky, James and John Kelly in Youngstown O, Will H Sanborn in Cardington O, A H Grant in a livery stable, and Joseph Woolly in Bozeman MT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Trollope
London Daily News
Matsen
A. GC. Snow
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company
Stanford
James
John Kelly
Youngstown
Will H. Sanborn
Cardington
A. H. Grant
Joseph Woolly
St. Paul
Bozeman
Montana
Notable quotes mix in a busy political and crime roundup
A Columbus Columbus dispatch surveys varied bits from Congress to crime. It notes Rhode Island Congressman Chace as a lone Quaker in the National Legislature, and acid comments from a Chicago political trader. It covers a New York pickpocket tactic, Mrs. Dio Lewis’s revolver act, elderly Greenville residents, an Ohio clerical charity plan, a burglary in Tiffin with a $500 reward, and Sherman’s presidential prospects with Ohio’s delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chace
Rhode Island
The
Evening Post of
Cincinnati
Columbus
Sherman
Chicago
Ohio
Free trade majority in Congress in infamous stance
In the Chicago Inter-Ocean, a critique of the House free trade bloc, denouncing their actions on the Peelle and English seats. It argues Southern Democrats will bow to force, cites a May vote, and claims Morrison Hurd and Wallace push to protect McKinley while favoring Republicans over Democrats in key contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dall
Chicago
Mississippi
Congress
Peelle
Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago Inter-Ocean
House of Representatives
Stanton J. Peelle
House
English
McKinley
Ohio
Morrison
Hurd
Wallace
Morrison Gang
Observance Program in Van Wert for Thirteen Guns
A detailed program for a Van Wert observance lists a sunrise salute of thirteen guns and a 1:30 PM parade formation under Col. J. W. Hetrick. It includes Hiestand's Silver Cornet Band Mozart Glee Club Co D Second Regiment Ohio Militia Scott Post 100 G A R and other groups. The procession steps from East Main to Market Street then to Old Cemetery for grave decorations.
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J. W. Hetrick
East Main
Market Street
Hiestand
Mozart Glee Club
Co. D
Ohio
Scott Post
Scott Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
van Wert
Old Cemetery
Post
Third Ward Park
F. M. Porch
Wm. W. Lance
Election Ward List of Ladies by Local Names
The document lists women by ward including SECOND WARD with names such as Mrs. J. Lee Mrs. J. Taylor Mrs. N. Mullen and others and FOURTH WARD with Mrs. Herrod Mrs. M. Snider Mrs. M. Davis and additional ladies. It reads like a civic roster of residents for a local election or social directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Linderman
J. Hattery
A. Stitz
Ll. E. Stickel
W. L. Scott
Wassenberg
McLaughlin
Mima Scott
Fourth Ward
Herrod
M. Snider
M. Davis
Mary Lamerson
Ollie Miller
Lizzie Brown
May Wappner
Flora McCurdy
Lima District Conference Programme in Van Wert 1884
The Lima district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets in Van Wert Ohio on June 17–18 1884. The program lists devotional exercises reports and business sessions June 17 starting at 2 00 pm with platform speeches by J Francis Davies Lewis M Albright and others and June 18 morning and afternoon sessions covering devotion minute business reviews and examinations for license local preachers and traveling candidates followed by a mass meeting led by Mrs L M Albright. Examinations begin 9 30 am Tuesday June 17 and finish before 2 00 pm conference opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam H. Jones
Rosina Jones
van Wert
State of Ohio
Common ‘Pleas Court
Ohio
William H. Jones
Sai Illiam H. Jones
Rosina Dunlap
Olina Jones
C. M. Sutphen
van W
Franklin County
Court House
Ert
Wm. Trevitt
Methodist Episcopal Church
IIJ
Alexander Harmount
Wednespar
McCabe
W. Lance IV
James F. Moon
Wm. Deal Til
Joseph H. Cator
Rudolph R. Bryan IV
Josiah F. Crooks
Caleb Hill
Woman’s Foreign Missionary
L. M. Albright
James F. Mounts
M. M. Figley
Henry Bogers
John W. Miller
Reuben Rauch
John Mills
Rudolph R. Bryan
David B. Rinehart
Ill
J. F. Davies
A. Harmount
J. W. Holland
Wm. Deal
John W. H. Morrison
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New York Herald
Ban
Wert Bulletin
J. H. Foster
Washington ST
WM. N. Longsworth
Richie & Allen
Ciney
Ing
J. W. Underhill
A. Jacobs
Melodeon Hall
North Walnut Street
E. L. Wilhingon
Wilkinson & Son
Washington Street
Noo
A. N.krout
M.D. W-H- Christopher
M.D. Krout & Christopher
Physicians and Surgeons
Union Block
McKim's Corner
W. H. Christopher
J. K. Woods
M. D
Bridge
WM. Smith, SR
WM. M. Smith, JR
Smith & Son
Hill & Wilson
Main
Jackson Street
Attorneys AT Law
L. Price
A. L. Sweet
Price & Sweet, Tlorneys AT
LAW
Hathaway Kemper
H. C. Glenn
M.saltzgaber
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Cannes
Meurdy’s Block
J. ©. Allen
J. B. Parker
Heal Estate
MecKim’s
W. J. Beers
Arcade Bigek
Jas. Clark & Son
Barbers
Ww. F. Perry
Collins
Collins& Perry
Jacob Miller & Son
America
A. P. McConahay
Adam Like
Jae Like
Jae
John Masters
Abraham Burgner
John Seaman
Ft, W. &C. Railway Metre
Gorse West
Wees
Plymouth
Chico Express
Reight
Pullman
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington City
Philadelphia
New York
John van Liew
E. A. Ford
WM. A. Baldwin
Gen’! Pass
Ticket Ag
T. Pittsburg, PA
MR W
Aime
Cecil OO
Cavett
Stump’s
Sa ‘Enterprise
Shaffers
Shane Cros’g
Tame
Celina
Coldwater
St. Henry
Gilberts
Weston
Martins
Rossville
Ansonia
Meekers
U. Xing
Greenville
D. R.ennis
E. C. Dawes
E. M. Reynolds
Ag’t. A
Ream & Doron
Crockery
Lamp Goods
Aymour
Chicago & Atlantic
Chicago Pacific
Spencer Stations
Wlle
Marion
Kenton
Preston
Lima
Spencer
Lle
Enterprise
Geers Sc
Decatur
Kingsland
SRS
Beeests
Markle
Oehte Hunt’gn
Re Ss
Rochester
Coset
N. Sane
B. Grove
Point
Hammond
Cr. Point
N. Judson
Hunt’gn
Pete Reked Spencer
Stanard
Ss. W. Snow
Ag’t
Ghica
J.C. Williams
General A. Jacobs
GEN. A. Jacobs & Sons
Dakota
William M. Evarts
London Times
Dennis Kearney
San Francisco
England
Robert T. Lincoln
Harvard College
Hoadly
Tilden
Payne
Hendricks
Delphos
Venedocia
Aller
Johnson
16Th O. N. G
Henry County Signal
Cole
Capllar
Aval
Express
North Market Street
Jackson
Allehany Mountains
United States
Dr. Cole
T. J. Cole
M. H. Tuttle
Szec’y
Otice
John
Shingler
George Bortz
Rosanna R. Jones
Isaiah Jones
Alspach
Es- William
J. W. Wallick
Ella M. Flager
M. H. McCoy
Delbert L. Jones
W.H. Nichodemus
A. L Harna
Atharine Cook
Francis M. Cook
W. Mozier
Id Catharine Cook
Daniel Snyder
William E
Catharine FE
Geo. H. Reese
Mary E. Reese
T. Dailey
A. D
W. T. Exline
Regoth
Wall Street News
Cornelius Vanderbuilt
William H
London
Dio Lewis
Daniel Neiswonger
Matchett’s Corner
Wm. Jenkinson
Jenkinson
Jacob Burge
Greenville Courier
Henry C. Potter
Tiffin
John Young
Ohio State Journal
State Street
Wall Street
East
West
J. Lee
J. Taylor
N. Mullen
M. Burdy
A. J. Bope
Kittie Cassel
Mattie Miller
Annie Potter
Second Ward
Chas. Webster
M. Gleason
A. Wallcott
E. Melsheimer
B. Hertz
D. Spangler
D. Swartout
Onie Glenn
Third Ward
Vermont
Fish
Marine Bank
Chicago Times
Buckien
Re & Wilson
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