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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1875
Page
2
A fragment from the June 1 1876 issue of The Daily Republican mentions free suggestions to exterminate grasshoppers, recalling a German peddler selling a bug-killing liquid and a crude dialogue about its use. The item sits among old advertising notices and subscription details for papers in Saint Paul Minnesota.
The piece discusses President Grant’s public stance on a potential third term. It praises his timing, notes Republicans initially urged silence, and explains why he chose to speak only when circumstances justified it. It argues emergencies unlikely during his second term negate the need for a third term.
The New York Times publishes a six column interview with H E Bowsy eldest son of Henry Bowen. He asserts his father’s good name should be cleared of dispersions tied to the Tilton Beech er case and outlines business disputes involving Beech er and Plymouth Church. He notes an arbitration that favored Bowen and details a church committee exoneration on slander charges. The piece ends addressing adultery allegations.
Mr H F Pond associates to continue piano and organ business under the firm name Hoyt & Pond. All accounts from the business will be settled by the new firm G W Hoyt of Winona announces the change on June 1 1876. Auction listings appear in the notice.
The account recalls Tilton accusing Boocher of sexual misconduct during a Christmas Day meeting with Tilton and Oliver Johnson. It notes a plan to deliver a letter via Mr. Beecher, Beecher’s public denials, and Bowen’s testimony about Beecher’s stance. The narrative hints at broader church tensions and a belief that the full truth may surface, affecting many families.
A humorous tale in a dry goods store shows a handsome young woman seeking corsets and a clerk marketing them with a punning defense of the fastenings as means for “reflection.” The scene closes with a joke about Truthful James and a note on moralizing and salesmanship.
Glencoe Register notes mixed opinions on the movement as committees invite Republican party leaders to attend a meeting. A large fire aftermath is reported with eighty buildings destroyed and a $500,000 loss, plus ninety three dead or fatally burned at a church disaster and about thirty injured.
News item notes the Chatfield wheat milling plant called the dheosa factory, under manager Mr Bucky Ingham, with 63 000 bushels shipped over Bonthorn Minnesota railroad in a three day period last week. It mentions wheat receipts in Rochester for May 27 totaling 53745 bushels and lists associated mills and warehouses.
A historical critique argues General Sherman mixed politics with military duty, praising some soldiers who were once politicians while condemning others for political failures. It notes Stanton opposed Sherman’s peace terms and supports war over statesmanship, portraying Sherman as hating Stanton after his death.
In New York on June 1 the defense argument continued in the Beecher Tilton suit. Evarts outlined Beechers strategy and the defense’s view of the Brouton affair, claiming Beechers testimony and witnesses undermine the plaintiff's claims. The discourse touched on Beechers letters, Beechers wife and Tiltons conduct, and alleged cruelty and betrayal amid a tangled series of meetings and reputational rumors.
President Grant writes to General Harry White at the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention in 1875. He states he never sought a second term, explains his acceptance of the first term as a sacrifice, and argues constitutional amendment is the proper path to alter term limits. He praises the convention's harmony and the ticket, and declines any desire for a third term while affirming commitment to duty.
In a St Paul Diss patch piece once Donnelly’s mouthpiece, now Democratic organ, Donnelly boasts of carrying thousands of votes he can float to either party. He aims to transfer them to Republicans and may use the floaters for bargaining, without indicating any share for his brother. The Republican State Central Defense chair calls for action on the issue.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat critique argues that Sherman's Memoirs unfairly blame politicians while noting key figures in Washington like Lincoln Sherman and Chase shaped the Civil War era. The piece discusses the interplay of military and political leadership and questions who truly guided Union strategy amid wartime pressures.
Readable fragments indicate a communication or letter associated with independence. Names and specifics are unclear, but tone suggests a local public or civic note referencing an Independent stance or article. Further context needed to identify persons or exact event.
Forest fires rage across the mountains of Delaware and Sullivan counties New York. Bethel in Sullivan County is ringed by flames and saved only after a bold withdrawal. A prominent farmer, Wan Corbin of Delaware County, died fighting the blaze. two others were badly burned. In Manayunk Valley fires consume timber and lumber valued at thousands of dollars. Falisburg and Mammakading see families flee homes as flames destroy goods. Delegations from New York, Brooklyn and Staten Island head to Cincinnati for a Brewers National Convention. Embalmed bodies of Henry Friend and wife perish in the Schilley disaster. The Central Vermont Railway board dispute is submitted to judges Redfield and Paine. the old board’s action is upheld, leaving the legally constituted board. Butler verdict favors General Butler for regal services.
The National Temperance Convention began at Farwell Hall with delegates including Allen Ballard and Mrs Mary Burt. Wilson delivered the opening address and a greeting letter from Schuyler Colfax was read. Officers were elected with Hiram Price as president and Joshua Nye as first vice president. Afternoon featured Rev A Kittredge speech on temperance evils and battle strategies.
The report notes Sanderson & Co and Gilead T Smith facing large liabilities with most creditors secured. Jas Dawhorn appears with liabilities around thirty four thousand pounds and assets near twenty five thousand. A major fire destroyed two hundred houses and Aberdore Iron Company announced failure, employing five thousand workers. Several broker failures were also reported at the Stock Exchange.
Government statement shows May reduction of 1,189,456 with a balance sheet listing currency 4,358,107 special deposits for certificate redemption 55,345,000 coin 84,251,602 and outstanding legal tenders 377,064,000. Treasury calls ten million of 5.20 coupon bonds. Also notes Arlington Confederate dead being honored in desolate Braves ceremonies.
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