Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-24
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Columbus, May 20.-The democratic
state convention will be held here Jnly
13. '"As
New York, May 19.-Philp's case in
the Morey letter embroglio was nole
pressed to-day.
Buffalo, May 19.-The annual meeting
OF the general Presbytery assembly be.
gun to-day.
Chicago, May l9.-Thc Calumet club
to-day gave its annual reception to the
old settlers.
Chicago, May 19.-The trial of ]. b.
Doyle, expert government bond counter
teiter, is set for Thursday.
Pittston, May 19-Ihere has been
heavy damage caused by the caving in Of
the Pittston coal company's shaft.
st. Louis, May 19.-Col. Talmadee
says the Missouri Pacific is about to
make important extensions into Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Arkansas.
Chicago, May 2O.-Receiyer Jackson
to-day began paving up the Third Ma
tional banks last dividend, making 100
per cent realized for the creditors.
Cincinnati, May 19.-Geo. Pendleton
accepted the presidency OF the civil SER
vice reform association of Cincinnati,
composed of democrats and republicans
New York, May 2O.-In the Williams
telegraph suit. cx-Gov. Morgan and Sid
ney Dillon, directors of tho Western
Union, testified that they thought the
consolidation the best for all parties.
New York, May 19.-The $4,000 forged
check on the Nassau bank was traced TO
Abraham Sellems, ook-keeper of the de-
funct Third avenue bank. who confessed
to the police. 1t is believed there are
other of his forgeries out.
New York, May l9.-Jenme Wilson,
found nearly naked in & cellar at 1O2
Bayard street, died in the hospital to-day,
when 1T was discovered she had been hor-
rlbly beaten, probably by some Italian,
the cause is unknown.
Chicago, May 2O.-A fire at Dubuque
this morning destroyed Walker & Cos
barrel factory and feed mills. and Carr
Il Ryder's sash and door factory. Cause,
the carelessncss of fireman. Loss,
$4,000; partly insured.
Philadelphia, May 20.-It is reported
that Col. Thos. A. Scott. who has been
convalescing, suffered repulse and is
i'll very critical condition.
st. Louis, May 20.--The Republicans
Mt. Carnal ILL.,, special says: The stock
holders Of the Louisville, New Albany
and st. Louis railroad met here to-day
and unanimously authorized the issue OF
mortgage bonds and stock necessary to
complete the road under the contract
with the Boston syndicate.
New York, May 20.-Long lines of ex-
press wagons were backed up in front of
the English publishing house agency
from an carly hour this morning, receiv-
ing packages of the English edition of
the revised testament. 1t is estimated
that up to noon 250,00O volumes have
been given out, and that probably $4,000
moro will be shipped during the after
noon.
st. Louis, May 2O.-Gen. Gilmore who
sued secretary Schun for S200,0O0 dam
ages for certain actions while secretary
Of the interior, has begun taking depo-
sitions to ascertain what property Shurz
has in st. Louis. It is stated that unless
checked q good deal of personal and polit-
ical history will be drawn out.
st. Louis, May 20.-Michael McEnnis,
president Of the merchants exchange of
this city, has appointed the following
gentlemen to attend the convention to he
held ut Davenport, Iowa. on the 25th
inst, to discuss the feasibility OF con-
structing what is known rs the Henne-
pin canal. from point on the Mississip-
pi river above keokuk to a point on the
Illinois river: Hon. Nathan Cole, Capt.
o. w. Gould, Hon. John Hogan, L. For
THEM and Frank Gwynse.
Council Bluffs, May 2O.--It is now ex-
peeted that between three and four thou
sand firemen and others from abroad,
VIII attend the third annual state fire.
mems tournament in this city June rs,
oahd lo. All western railroads guaran-
zee q rate of one cent per mile each way
toevery one desiring to attend, which will
nring thousands of persons not active
nremen; Extensive preparations arc be-
ing made here for the gathering, which
promises to grand and imposing affair.