Fitz John Porter Case Draws Expectation of No Action
Friends of Fitz John Porter believe the Executive authority will take no action on his request for a review of the case. The statement signals uncertainty about a potential reconsideration or clearance from General Porter’s supporters.
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Friendly Brothers Robbery Ring Terrorizes Mason and Putnam Counties
A masked gang calling themselves the Friendly Brothers or Red Legs operated from the mountains near Winfield Putnam County. A citizen joined, provided evidence of numerous robberies and crimes, and Winfield residents formed a pursuit party. Nineteen members were captured and jailed. the leaders escaped but are pursued. In Pennsylvania a murder case tied to Tom Dobson spurs new crimes uncovered. Jesse Albright sought, umbrella found, calcinated human bones found near a coke oven. An Arkansas murderer was hanged.
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Detec tive's skill uncovers Hudson river bandits
A New York dispatch reports a bold gang of masked burglars who looted along the Hudson last summer are traced and captured. Levy the Cold Spring receiver is arrested on $4,000 bail, with leader Conway in Rome, Oneida county, turning state’s evidence. Detectives infiltrated the gang, exposing plans of robbery and arson and identifying major plots against the Fishkill Bank and Cold Spring foundry. The Bowery and Tenth Avenue bands are broken up, and many suspects are in custody or under pursuit.
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Whiskey frauds ring looms over Chicago origins in Treasury reports
Washington reports no new Treasury updates on whiskey frauds while a Chicago based ring draws attention. Bluford Wilson declines comment as investigators intensify, with Judge Treat and Judge Dillon expected to sit together in cases against about thirty distillers and revenue officers who pleaded guilty. Prosecution aims to punish the officers more severely than the distillers. Social circles in St Louis fear the ring’s reach and many implicated figures fear sentencing and public exposure.
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Salier takes rescued passengers to New York from Southampton
The Salier replaced the Mosel and sailed for New York with sixty Deutschland survivors aboard after strict safety checks at the port. The German consul assured cargo was examined, while reports from London and Bremerhaven questioned Thompson’s claims about insurances and his identity. The Times notes a detective found nothing dangerous on board during inspections.
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Emancipation of Serfs Reveals Decline in Russian Peasantry
The Cologne Gazette surveys the Volga to southern Russia, describing worsening peasant poverty and moral decline after emancipation. It argues the commune system and officials have placed peasants in new bondage, with land controlled by communes and passes arbitrary, leaving peasants at risk of arrest, loss of cattle, and precarious labor.
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Penang Insurrection Update and British Troop Movements
London dispatches report Sir William Jervois saying troops moved to Perak unopposed, rebels retreated to Kinta, and pursuit continues with unknown results. A later despatch notes British forces retiring to Blinia for provisions before attacking Kinta. Also: Prince of Wales leaves Madras for Calcutta. U S Centennial committee reports funds for space in Italian department with many exhibitors sending artworks.
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Centennial banquet outlines costs and goals for expositions
In Philadelphia at Horticultural Hall delegates and guests discussed the Centennial project with John C. Bullit presiding. He cited total estimated costs and the funds still needed, while speakers urged congressional support to finish the expo. Other dignitaries praised progress and pledged continued aid.
Fires Hit Eight Locations Across New England and Midwest
A Newport Rhode Island dwelling owned by Benj James on Young street was destroyed by fire. Lydia Hanson, an elderly occupant, was removed from a second story window. Losses total around 1200 with 500 insured. Fire spread to neighboring homes causing about 50 each. Incendiary blazes also damaged a Sargent Street block in Worcester Massachusetts with 6000 insured, and a new mill in Washington Maine worth 7000 to 8000 destroyed, insured for 1000. Additional fires in Norway Maine damaged a church dwelling, Cleveland Ohio swept three stores, and Saco Maine injured the Moses Emery property with 2000 loss. Des Moines Iowa saw Jack & Sower's flour mill burn for about 14000 with 4000 insured.
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Bow farmer Calvin Robinson found dead in wood path
In Bow New Hampshire Calvin Robinson a 60 year old farmer disappeared after leaving home with two oxen for wood. His body was found on a road the next day likely from heart disease. In Providence Samuel Wright a 40 year old colored man died after a Saturday fit on Neptune wharf. Oliver M Browell city marshal of New Bedford died suddenly of heart disease. Dr Melvin C Towle a prominent Haverhill physician died after a short illness. Rev S W Avery of Lisbon Falls died suddenly of heart disease at 61. Merie Nichols an elderly undertaker of Providence died unexpectedly while seated.
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Emperor of Brazil to Begin North America Tour Next Spring
The Emperor of Brazil will embark on a tour starting March 26 from Rio de Janeiro to New York, then visit North America and Europe. In other updates, Montreal rioters were sentenced, and huntsmen from the United States were fined after deer poaching.
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Dueling death, indictments, and frozen lake report
John Atkinson of Saco Maine is jailed Friday evening. Charles D Tilly wounded Thursday in Augusta Georgia died. Rockland Maine grand jury to report many indictments. Hurricane Island granite quarries to cease January first. Ames Ayer of Haverhill broke his leg on Merrimac Street Saturday. Pittsburg business men urge Congress to repeal bankrupt laws. A marriage Intention in Lowell pairs a 67 year old bride with a 72 year old groom. Moses M Chase of Haverhill fell on Merrimac Street, injured severely. A Buckport Maine youth named Dorr has been missing for days. Berkshire Grangers war with union blacksmiths over a 33 percent price rise. James O Neal of West Warren drowned after breaking ice on a pond, leaving a wife and family. Charles Wiggin seriously injured by machinery in South Hadley Falls. Lowell Board of Aldermen recounting city election votes, task not complete. The Lake Winnipiscoge outlet at The Weirs frozen over, a first in fifty years.
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Two New England Men Found Frozen to Death
In Manchester New Hampshire William Mullen a Chester resident was found dead frozen near Fremont railroad station after last being seen Tuesday. A dog accompanied the body and a rum bottle was found in the pocket. In Lowell Massachusetts James Carr aged 18 was found frozen on the Merrimac river ice in Lawrence after wandering from home Friday.
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Grant farm sale talks with Hail Patent Safe Company
The Hail Patent Safe Company of Indianapolis is negotiating to buy President Grant's Travors Creek farm near Travors Creek. The 793 acres would fetch 237,900 at 300 per acre with improvements. The company may offer Grant 50,000 in stock as part of the deal. Grant is considering.
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Notable Attendees at Moody and Sankey Evening Meeting
Philadelphia at Moody and Sankey event drew prominent figures including the President and wife ex Senator Cattell Gov Hartranft A E Borie Col Fred Grant and wife Postmaster General Jewell and wife ex Speaker Blaine Gov Bedle Senator Wallace Gen Girfield Judge Duell Commissioner of Patents Gen Robert E Patterson Judge Strong and numerous Congressmen.
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Local man commits suicide at Genesee House in Buffalo
Powell a 35 year old from low New York, whose Boston-born parents reside there, ended his life by taking opium. He was found dead in bed at the Genesee House this morning after a period as inmate of the Inebriate Asylum at Binghamton.
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