St Louis and Chicago Rivalry Shapes Westward Growth
A detailed look at St Louis from its Germanic origins to its rise as a major river city. The piece describes population growth, trade links with New Orleans Louisville Cincinnati and Pittsburg, cattle yards at East St Louis, river bridges, parks and fairs, and St Louis’s claim to regional prominence alongside Chicago with ongoing debates over commercial supremacy. It notes the 1870s population surge and the city’s role in tobacco wine flour and cattle trade, plus comparisons to ancient and modern metropolises. It also touches on national news including nominations and health of political figures and military leadership shifts.
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Quicksteps edge Archers in Philadelphia baseball clash
In Philadelphia yesterday the Quicksteps defeated the Archers on the Athletic grounds before about 500 fans. Talley led with three doubles and a single while Evans and Quintin each added a three base hit. Quinton caught for the Quicksteps as they won 16 to 0. Next Quicksteps games include Rodney Street grounds fixtures against Western Elizabeth and Liberty of Manayunk.
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Elizabeth
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Real Estate Sales in Talbot County Maryland
The Esston Ledger lists recent Talbot County real estate transfers by Shahanan & Clark. Isaac W. Jump's Home Farm of 100 acres in Trappe District sells to George E. McArealy for 5000. A. E. Boardman Farm, 48 acres, sells to Edward Morris for 1600. John W. Cheezum Farm near Easton, 220 acres, sells to John Bull for 9000. Captain William E. Tunis Farm in Chapel District sells to Wm. B. Goslin for 3210. Charles Haddaway's "Crooked Bramble" farm, 1564 acres, sells to John N. Haddaway for 750. Cedar Point farm, 3800, sells to John H. Lowe, trustee, with Lowe as purchaser.
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Esston Ledger
Talbot County
Shanahan & Clark
Isaac W. Jump
Trappe District
Ge. E. McArealy
Pennsylania
A. E. Boardman
Edward Morris
Penn
John W. Cheezum
Easton
John Bull
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William E. Tunis
Chapel District
Goslin
Baltimore
Henry P. Hopkins
Charles W. Haddaway
John N. Haddaway
Cedar Point
John H. Lowe
Jas M. Sath
Illinois Democracy Convention Adopts No Platform
The Illinois Democratic convention held in Springfield on June 22 assembled a large party body. The resolutions committee reported that with the National Convention imminent it was inexpedient to adopt a platform. Delegation to St Louis tallies Tilden 24 Hendricks 3 Hancock 1 Davis 6 Davis or Hendricks 4 non-committal 4 total 42.
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Pools and nominations at Budd Doble and Sansom Street Exchange
The article notes pools sold in St Louis venues with results showing Parker eight dollars Tilden four Hendricks six Bayard two and eight for the field. Texas papers nominate Taisen Trumbull for second place on the St Louis ticket.
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the Field
Texas
Taisen Trumbull
St- Louisa
Regular meeting reports and city actions summarized
City Council heard reports on Townsend street curbing, street and water department payrolls, and various petitions from residents on paving flagstones and water pipes. An ordinance restricted city contracts to insiders, a Fourth of July celebration committee was formed, and tax and public safety measures were enacted before adjournment.
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Lobdell Street
Heald
Qglaymont
W. W. Bennett
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John I. Bostick
DuPont Street
Seventh
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Wm. B. Norton
Taylor Street
Lombard
Locust
Frank Sweatman
Howard Macallister
American Rifles
Philadelphia
Wm. H. Bacon
Taylor and
Pine
Patrick Gormley
Reed Street
Jackson
Harrison
Gazette
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Board of Education
Wm. M. Canby
Johnson
Robair
Thomas Johnson
R. H. Taylor
James McGlinchey
Lewis Paynter
Wm. A. Murphey
Jos. K. Adams
John Jones
G. B. Underwood
Marlin Farrell
Lewis Lynch
Mr. Pyle
Union National Bank
Joseph Hyde
Christiana
Brandywine
Finance Committee
Pyle
Chas. Beaston
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