Revenue Changes and Court Actions Highlight Hill Inquiry
The Hill investigation resumed with cross examination of Stinemetz on contracts and building costs while auditors note revenue shifts with four special agents dismissed and replacements named. Brady appears in court facing new indictments and bond decisions as General Ewing nears death and Oglethorpe Barracks sale plans proceed. The Democratic state scene heats with Columbus caucuses and governor nominees shaping up.
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Kenneth Raynor
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Gustave Clemens
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M. H Creager
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Thomas Ewing
Ohio
Sherman
Giia
Reguar
Thirteenth Infantry
Atlanta
Oglethorpe Barracks
Congress
Lincoln
Savannah
Watson
Menafee
Union Springs
Ala
General Land Off
Jenkins's Danger and the Clerical Slayer Trial
A sprawling 19th century column reports on Jenkins's danger and the preliminary trial of a clerical slayer, detailing Miss Lotta’s tragic love story, the Levee Commission meeting in Baton Rouge, and ex Senator Conkling courting a political counterplay to Blaine. The item blends celebrity, infrastructure, and national politics in a dense, era-typical digest.
Alderman shoots man at fire house in Cincinnati
Alderman John J. Kelly fatally wounds James Tool with a 44 caliber bulldog pistol at Sixth street fire house near Vine. Tool, laughing at first, denies harm while Kelly fires. detective Neal halts a second shot. Tool unconscious but alive as Kelly is arrested. Kelly has a history of brawls and a prior illegal voter conviction in 1876.
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Cincinnari
John J. Kelly
James Tool
Sixth Street
Vine
Tool
Kelly
Neal
Barnums Prophesy and Political Clouds Over Logan
The report from Cievetann June 19 cites Chairman Bar num of the Democratic National Committee saying Buller has strong odds for the nomination by carrying New England except Vermont and Rhode Island. Dorsey threatens to harm Logan's reputation if he secures the Republican nomination, while notes connect Chester H. Krum and Miss Butler cases and a Ben Jenkins shooting in Louisiana. Paris and Madagascar conflict updates and church politics also appear in the same despatches.
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Hoadley
Geddes
Durbin Ward
Nater Thurmen
Logan
Cievetann
Barnum
Democratic National Committee
Buller
New England
Vermont
Rhode Island
Blaine
Edmunds
Dorsey
Martin
Dorey
National Republican Committee
Garfield
Krum
New Orleans
Picayune
Mansfeld
Ben T. Jenkins
Lane Borden
Borden
Jenkins
Hall
John 5
Butler
Mr. Jenkins
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Sunderland Disaster Toll and Funeral Gifts Rise
The Victoria hall catastrophe death toll reached 202 with funerals held for many victims. One cemetery prepared for 100 graves while 54 bodies were buried today and more interments occurred in a smaller cemetery. Generous subscriptions arrive, including a £100 gift from Andrew Carnegie, to cover funeral costs and fund a children's convalescent home.
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Tina
Suyverzann
Victoria Hall
Sunderland
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Brutal murder in Mingo Junction by son and mother victim
Peter Mulholland, 24, shot and killed his gray haired mother at their home near Mingo Junction three miles from Steubenville after a spree. He fired at her forehead when she begged him to stop drinking, the ball entering above the nose. Mulholland was arrested and jailed.
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Breverinville
Mingo Junction
Steubenville
Peter Mulholland
Peta
Pete
Mulholland
The Troublesome Reds Near San Carlos Hostiles
A Wilcox Arizona dispatch says if the San Carlos Indian Agent does not receive the captives serious results may follow. Hostiles near the Mexican line seek assurances of good treatment before surrendering, with 150 to 175 warriors yet to yield. Fear of a repeat of April 19 1842 actions and tension with the Ciricabuas and Crook loom. Indians feel well armed and wary of change.
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Uenees
Sweet
San Francisco
Jane
Wilcox
Arizona
San Carlos
Autrendar
Luce
Indiana
Crook
Lard Panic and McGeoch Failure Dominates Chicago Business
The Chicago Tribune reports McGeoch Everingham & Co. collapsed amid a panic in lard markets. McGeoch and Wells faced losses totaling approximately 1.8 million dollars with creditors calling for payment. Armour Mitchell and others denied wrongdoing while plans emerged to settle at 25 cents on the dollar, with secured assets and stocks under scrutiny.
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Chicago Tribune
McGeoch, Everingham & Co
McGeoch
Daniel Welle
Peter McGeoch
Daniel Wells, Jr
Daniel Welz
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J. M. Ball
Armour
Mr. Armour
Mr. McGeoch
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Serena
Wells
MccGeoch, Everingham &Co
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Alexander Mitchell
McGeech
Mitchell
McGeoch, Everinghan, & Co
Tebuler
Syndicate of Friends
P. D. Armour
McGeach
Armour Alexander Mitchel
Isne -Cariaco
John R
Benstey
StcGeoch
Everingham’ & Co
Chicago
Stock Exchange
Parks Co
Omcaco
Nicholls & Co
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Parks & Co
Therm
Chicago Board
Parka
M.S. Nichols & Co
Nichols
Peck & Bausher
Louisville
Paris
Kentucky
Courier Journal
Wm. Davie & Co
Western Storms and Sudden Deaths Across States
The July 19 report details a lightning strike during a public sale near Ravenna killing three citizens Joan Bowers James Berry and George Wyatt and injuring others while Kansas City notes a 22 foot river rise with Harlem deserted and two drownings in Little Rock. A separate incident in Livingston Avenue New Orleans reports an engine wreck killing John Wallace and William Hayner.
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Pas Parveeton
Ravenna
Joan Bowers
James Berry
George Wyatt
As Kansas City
Ast
Harlem
Livingston Avenue
John’ Wallace
Schenectady
Machani
William Hayner
West Troy
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Hayner
Hia
Wallaca
Ontrans
Bay & Louis
Phillip Bandeat
M. Odom
Saloon License Boom Amid Ordinance Debate
June 19 report on a city ordinance extending licenses to July 1 and the expected 80 license issuances. Officials fear legal challenges could void the measure, risking revenue and sparking further action by saloon keepers amid a volatile licensing period.
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Cuicaca
Joly
Theda
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