District Debt and Five Per Cents Bond Transfers
Washington dispatch reports that the First Comptroller says Congress cannot be presented a full district debt statement at the next session due to thousands of unresolved claims and disordered records. Clerks Williams and Coon are to transfer part of the five percent bonds to a new Syndicate from London, with expenses covered by the Syndicate.
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New District Committee
Congress
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Board of Credit
William Williams
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E. Coon
Redemption Agency
London
Rothschild
Treasury Department
President appoints postmasters across multiple states
The President named postmasters in Kentucky Missouri Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Kansas Nebraska and Kansas City. He notes bank circulation contraction under a new law with about one million dollars withdrawn by National Banks, mostly in the South and West. Buford Wilson returns to Washington to report on Treasury secret service findings after more testimony. E A Hoyt of New York named to fill a vacancy on the Board of Indian Commissioners.
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Charles City
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Chatsworth
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Boscobel
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Georgetown
Washington
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Pratt Opens Campaign in Connersville to Rally Republicans
Special Dispatch reports Senator Pratt spoke for two and a half hours in the Fayette County courthouse yard to a large audience. He attacked Democratic positions on finance and rail transportation, urging support for regulation of railroad fares and weights. The Fayette Republican effort is described as strong and enthusiastic.
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Connersvile, Inc
Pratt
Congress
Fayette
Movements of the Governor Surprise Probate Judge Bid
Special Dispatch reports Circleville editor Van Cleve and another man sought appointment of a Probate Judge for Ickaway County after the incumbent’s death. The Governor, awaiting Saturday’s county officer convention, plans to name the convention’s nominee. He departs Wednesday for Washington, then to Lancaster to visit the Reform Farm, met by his private secretary.
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Cut Lubotuz
van Cleve
Circleville Democrat
Allen
Ickaway County
Washington, D. C
Lancaster
Reform Farm
Temperance meetings and fair set for August in Xenia area
From Springfield and nearby towns, August 17 reports note Hon Samuel Shellabarger closing a license debate at Temperance Headquarters while Mother Stewart addresses colored citizens. Clarke County Fair opens tomorrow as first county fair of the season with a parade and reviews by the Light Guards. Dr Byers spoke at a county temperance meeting as surpluses withdrawal shifts focus to the primary election.
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Sprivekeep
Samuel Shellabarger
Temperance
Mother Stewart
Clarke County
Light Guards
Xenia, C
Byers
General Tom Ewing Praises New Constitution at City Hall
In Lancaster the audience at City Hall heard General Tom Ewing deliver a strong speech on the new Constitution. He presented his views clearly to a large crowd this evening. In Cmoravinen Ohio supporters of A T Walling celebrate primary returns with Walling leading in every township and ward. The writ of error in the case of the incorporation remains unresolved.
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Tom, Ewing
Cmoravinen
Friends of
A.T. Walling
Walling
Death of Milton B Hopkins Indiana State Superintendent
Milton B Hopkins died in Kokomo after a four day illness. A biographical sketch details his Kentucky birth in 1812, rise as educator and preacher, service across multiple Indiana towns, and role as Democratic public official. His death prompts state memorials and funeral plans with officials and educators expected.
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InpiaNaPolis
Milton B. Hopkins
Kokomo
Abortion Scandal and Boat Canal Find Stir Fort Wayne
A cigar box found in the canal revealed a baby foetus and linked a girl named Alice Munroe to an abortion at a house run by Annie Munroe. The St Joe River silver medal title race was won by Frank Falkner as many bets changed hands amid the upset results.
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Alice Munroe
Annie Munroe
St. Joe
Frank Falkner
Young Man Arrested in Pa Murder Case
In Bucyrus on August 17 a young man named Joe Taylor was arrested by the Marshal and Sheriff after a brief chase and jailed for the murder of a man in Kimbleville, Chester County, Pa. He denies the killing but says a quarrel over a girl led to a shooting when a revolver was fired. Ex Judge Jackson addresses an audience at the Courthouse on the new Constitution.
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Joe Taylor
Kimbleville
Chester County
Jackson
New York
Paris
M. G. Galberto
Rome
Marshal MacMahon
de Nigra
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Macmahon
Calvados
McMahon
Lemans
Taval
Department
Moyenne
Department of
Dellany
Aubert
Laval
Bancropft
Davis
Temperance speech draws few attendees in Washington
A temperance picnic at the Fair Grounds drew poor crowds. A. G. Byers of Cincinnati and others spoke to promote voting for the new Constitution. In the evening Hon. Jeon Gardner gave a strong street address on the same issue. Thirty thousand expected at the Solliers Reunion on the 20th. Provision was ample for all.
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Fair Grounds
A. G. Byers
Cincinnati
Jeon Gardner
Solliers
Anti-License Picnic Draws Large Crowd at College Campus
The Anti-License Picnic on the College campus in Azusa C August 17 drew strong turnout and lively enthusiasm. Rev A B Lee of Cincinnati delivered a two hour speech attacking license while Dr Leonard praised as a top Ohio orator.
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A. B. Lee
Gazette
Leonard
Ohio
Wittenberg Doles President Elect at Rev J B Helwig Sermon
Rev J B Helwig former Cincinnati pastor at First Lutheran Church will preach his last sermon here next Sabbath and then assume duties at Wittenberg Doles upon its opening session. Reports say his resignation was received with regret. A county jail escape attempt failed as inmates were deterred by revolvers during Y M C A services. The Bainbridge street extension dispute ends with damages awarded and the project to extend the street proceeds. Thieves and depredations in the valley prompt advice for more caution and armed defense. The Democratic party wrangle over the new Constitution remains heated. A Pan Handle engine breakdown caused a one hour train delay while Dayton hunters travel to Illinois for bird shooting. Lettie Sallit dies after hydrophobia symptoms following a dog bite, challenging Dr Hammond's hydrophobia theory.
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J. B. Helwig
Cincinnati
First Lutheran Church
Wittenberg Doles
Dragaeld
Helwig
Bainbridge Street
Richmond
West
Dayton
Illinois
J. McLain Smith
Stoddard Brothers
Ilinois Prairies
Incorporation filed. dam ges. Ohio constitution debate
Certificate of incorporation recorded for Madison Stock Company in Madison Township Franklin County with capital stock of $6,000 and listed corporators. Franklin County fire damages at Henry Dille residence insured. Catherine Howard's guardian sues High Street Railroad Co. for $10,000 after fatal streetcar incident. Professor Starr draws crowd at Opera House. spiritualism demonstrated without spirits. Statewide outlook grim for new Constitution as opposition campaigns liquor tax levies. some voters shifted to support reforms, but overall sentiment remains uncertain. Tomorrow's vote seen as potentially disastrous for Ohio if constitution fails due to prejudice and passion.
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Madison Township
Franklin County
Capital
Wm. Whims
James P. Kalb
A. Bowman
Isaac Lehman
Thomas G. Bowen
Sam S. Lehman
Daniel Detwiler
Henry Dille
Franklin
Francis Howard
Catherine Howard
High Street Railroad Company
Starr
Opera House
Ohio
Camp Meeting Attended by Five Thousand at Deputy
Madison, Inc. reports August 17 as five thousand people gathered at the Deputy Camp Meeting. At 8 PM Father Stiver led an experience meeting, Dr. Lynch arrived at 11, and a 2 PM women's meeting featured Mr. Stiver of Madison, Mrs. Lynch of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Chaffee and Johnson of Jeffersonville. Best order prevailed.
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Father Stiver
Lynch
Stiver
Madison
Indianapolis
Bush Fires Across Ontario Threaten Towns and Farms
A series of August 17 fires sweep near Invermay Ottawa Aylmer Skead s Mills and Orillia with extensive property loss. flames drive residents to flee as engines and fire brigades rush to contain the blazes amid smoke and strong winds.
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Canada
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Aylmer
Can
Duchere
Skead’s Mills
Orillia
Oriunta
Ont
Lord Dufferin Addresses Chicago on US Canada Ties
Lord Dufferin Governor General of Canada visits Chicago and speaks at the Board of Trade. He says British and Canadian policies should strengthen personal ties with the United States and rejects one sided bargains. He emphasizes friendly relations and joint interests between the two countries.
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Lord Dufferin
Canada
Board of Trade
Howe
United States
Great Britain
Remarkable Hydrophobia Death Reported in Curiaco
Hydrophobia death reported in Curiaco on Saturday after an attack by a small terrier dog belonging to Joba Seilit of Western. The incident follows a recent canine bite history, prompting concern over rabies exposure.
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Joba Seilit
Fires Roar Across Regions Causing Heavy Loss
A series of August 17 blazes devastate Floyds shoe factory in Abingdon with 25000 dollars loss, Trudells livery stables and the Provincial Secretary’s dwelling in Quebec suffering 40000 dollars in damage, and Taylor and Mouthrops lumber mill in Barka Michigan burning with about a million feet of lumber and a salt manufactory destroyed, total loss around 50000 dollars. Insurance status not known.
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Chcaco
the Tribune
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Crops Suffer as Drought Hits Arkansas State
The ten days of extreme heat and dryness cripple crops statewide with an expected yield under a quarter. The Arkansas Attorney General orders the State Treasurer to fund the Convention expenses as directed by the convention ordinance. The Republican State Central Committee calls a state convention for September 18, asserting the current Constitutional Convention lacks authority. Cloudy with warm, light rain later.
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Citizens Demand Resignation of Forest Officers in St Martin Parish
In St Martinsville 700 parish residents gathered at the Court House demanding the resignation of all Forest officers. Officers resigned under protest amid anticipated resistance, but no violence occurred. About 500 of the crowd were mounted, and officials yielded to force with no serious trouble expected.
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Plate
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Court House
Cheyenne Chiefs Recall Hostile Parties Near Powder River
A telegraph from Fort Fetterman Wyoming relayed by General Ord reports Cheyenne and Arrapaho leaders decided to recall all hostile parties near the railroad and return to their agency. The message notes band hunger and that they were eating horses, genuine or rumor.
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Ort Fetterman
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Ayen
Georgetown unrest with calls for federal troops
In Georgetown, August 17, the Intendant requested troops from General Wedges. General McDowell deferred to state authorities. Jones, rival faction leader, arrived with claims Bowley’s jail remains ringed by armed Black residents and urged US troops to restore order.
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Georgetown
Phace Yesday
Wedges
McDowell
Jones
Bowley
Sunday School Assembly Opens in Fairport with Noted Speakers
In Fairport New York on August 17 the Sunday School Assembly began at eight in the morning with Rev J S Ostrander of Newark as superintendent and Rev Dr Miarlin of Toronto as pastor. Bishop Peck and Dr Eddy preached morning afternoon and evening. Bishop Simpson presided at four with Mr Hard and Rev Messmore delivering addresses. The day ended quietly with a farewell meeting and illuminated grounds. the assembly is to close tomorrow morning with prayer.
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Newark
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ofElmira
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Eddy
New York
Ninde
Evanston
Illinois
Bishop Simpson
Hard
India
Messmore
Steamships in distress and arrivals reported in Atlantic ports
London August 17 steamship Lady Lycett bound for Baltimore at Queenstown with machinery out of order. Guascow August 17 steamship State of Pennsylvania sailed from Lorne to New York yesterday. Liverroon August 17 steamships Thuringia and Java from Lee Peruvi an from Mentreal and Abbotsford from Philadelphia arrived out New York August 17 arrived steamers Idaho from Liverpool Rhein from Bremen
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International Schuetzenfest Opens With Grand Procession
August 17 Bauhmons reports the International Schuetzenfest of the Sharp shooters' Association opened with a massive parade. Societies from Chicago and other cities joined the Sixth Maryland Regiment Col Hal Gilmore's First Battalion of Cavalry the Washington Marine Band the Fort McHenry Military Band and bands from several cities. The long procession featured flags banners and evergreens attracting thousands who lined the streets as the city wore a holiday air.
Call of the Illinois Old Line Democrats Convention Call
The straight Democratic State Central Committee issued a circular on August 17 outlining principles and urging Old Line Democrats to send full delegations to the convention in Illinois on August 25.
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Spraweriee
Democratic State Central Committee
Mutuals Rout Red Stockings and Empire in Double Pill
In St Louis the New York Mutuals defeated the St Louis Red Stockings 22 to 5 yesterday and beat the Empires 11 to 4 today, continuing their strong series at home.
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St. Louis Red Stockings
Empires
The Kingdom Bankrupt and Global Turmoil Updates
European dispatches portray Italy as hopelessly bankrupt with bread and specie scarce amid floods and disease. Reports cover the Chinese coolie system in Cuba, clashes over Italian flags in Paris, MacMahon's tour and Calvados election results, and a push toward recognizing the Spanish Republic.
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Cuba
Paris
MacMahon
Victor Hugo Hart
Spain
Postal clerks dismissed amid corruption probes
Dana August 17. Seth Cole and F R By the postal clerks who preferred the dis corruption against Postmaster Yeat and police agent Furay have been dismissed from the service, and it is understood that the investigation made by Special Agent Hawley has cleared Mewett, Yost and Furay of all the charges.
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Seth Cole
Yeat
Ial
Furay
Hawley
Mewett
Yost
August 1 Splendid Showers End the Heated Term Hopes
Local weather notes report splendid showers this afternoon improving temperatures and easing the heated term. Officials express optimism that the wet spell will end the current spell of high heat.
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Mauris
Wonders of Modern Chemistry Sarsaparillian Cure Ad
Advertising puff extols Sarsaparillian and associates as miracle cures for skin diseases lungs and blood with claims of cured ulcers syphilitic sores and chronic wasting. It promises permanent care for weakened discharges and notes prices of ten dollars per dozen bottles sold by druggists. The piece highlights recovery signs like improved appetite strength and clearer urine.
Radway Ready Relief Promoted as Instant Pain Cure
An advertisement claims Radway Ready Relief instantly stops the most excruciating pain and allays inflammation within minutes. It asserts effects on the lungs stomach bowels and other organs by a single application, appealing to the sick and infirm regardless of severity.
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Senate
Radway's Ready Relief touted for wide range of pains
An advertisement claims Radway's Ready Relief eases inflammation of kidneys bladder bowels lungs and throat with twenty drops in water curing cramps dysentery wind and internal pains. It praises fever and ague cures aided by Radway's Pills and sells for fifty cents per bottle.
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Radway's Pills Promise Cure for Broad Digestive Ailments
An 19th century advertisement claims Radway's Pills purify and regulate the stomach liver and nerves with a purely vegetable formula. Warnings of indigestion nausea heartburn and bilious symptoms are followed by assurances of a positive cure. Priced at 28 cents per box and available through druggists with a stamp request to Radway New York.
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