Secretary Fish calls the Porto Rico forgery a fake
Secretary Fish denounces alleged Spanish letters on Porto Rico as a flat forgery. He rejects Admiral Polo's supposed dispatches and says no such plans by Spain or Germany exist. The incident spawns official disbelief and a flat denial from the War Department.
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Spain
Prussia
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Arene
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Monroe doctrine stance on Porto Rico amid European recognition talk
Wasumeroy reports a New York article suggesting Spain paid 5 to gain recognition of a republic and possible cession of Porto Rico to Germany. Officials deny confirmation but note the Executive Department, with Caleb Cushing in Madrid and Mr. Davis in Berlin, are instructed and will respond to maintain the Monroe doctrine. The Pittsburg post office reports site purchase funds remitted and new postmasters appointed including Hapley in Bucyrus, Pallack in Brownsville, Cochran in Abington, and Algoe in Flint.
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New York
Ece
Porto Rico
Germany
Executive Department
Caleb Cushing
Madrid
Mr. Davis
Berlin
Grant
Pittsburg
Secretary of the Treasury
Ira Hapley
Bucyrus
Wm. R. Pallack
Brownsville
Neb
Albert B. Cochran
Abington
John Algoe
Flint
Michigan
Buckley’s Hippodrome hosts 5000 at Columbus event
The Cumberland Reunion Buckley’s Hippodrome drew five thousand attendees for hurdle and chariot races. The festival planning proceeds and shows are set for tomorrow afternoon and evening. Implied political tensions surface as Thompson’s supporters deny Know Nothing ties while Penitentiary guards face electioneer accusations.
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Cincinnati Gazette
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Army of the Cumberland
Board of Trade
Harrison Loan and Building Association
Hamilton Co
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Fayette Co
Buckley
John G. Thompson
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Geo. L. Converse
Mysterious Descent Minutes After Rain Delays River Patrol
Fragmentary minutes describe two men descending a location after rain. Butler reached the bottom as their companions remained wary. The event appears tied to a search or rescue where water conditions and safety concerns influenced actions.
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Eee Eien Butler
Speereez
Counterfeit Policeman Tricks Clarke County Jail Swap
A man named Guyton posed as Urbana police, selected a prisoner in Clarke County on burglary charges, and escorted him to Urbana in handcuffs for an overnight lockup before Sheriff Baker recovered the man and returned him. The incident occurred after August 19.
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Clarke County
Guyton
Springfield
Urbana
Marshal Anderson
Jiff Baker
Local Fatal Accident Near Fautor Residence
August 19 reports say Butler a laborer and May a farmer living eight miles away were killed last evening at the fautor a residence. Butler helped May to arg well when a charge failed to go off. After supper water was thrown into the well and they waited about fifteen minutes.
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Ee Butler
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Fautor
Butler
Soldiers Reunion Preparations Stirs Fayette County
Washington DC August Gov Allen arrived for a reception hosted by Judge T M Gray to honor the soldiers reunion. The Newport Bancha Band will perform and many generals are invited as streets and homes are decorated for a grand event in Fayette County. Jacob Felinger was seriously hurt by a premature cannon discharge during a salute for Ohio's Governor.
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T. M.gray
Newport Bancha
Fayette County
Ohio
Jacob Felinger
At the Point of Death An Altercation In October Election
James Siddall, an esteemed local, lies near death after an altercation with Whittaker across the river. Whittaker was severely hacked by a hatchet wielded by James Glasscock. The October county race features three competing tickets amid rising election excitement.
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James Glasscock
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Glasscock
Democratic Nomination in Indiana Sixth District
The Sixth District Congressional Democratic Convention met to choose a candidate for the head of their forlorn hope. Final nomination came on the seventh ballot with Col. Ed Johnson of New Castle declared the nominee, after other contenders Fleming of Anderson and Jacob Butler of Johnson County failed to secure the position. Full county delegations were present.
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Anderson
Jacob Butler
Johnson Co
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Ed Johnson
New Castle
Probate Judgeship race in Pickaway County heats up
Crackville August 19 Judge Taylor’s death opens a vacancy in Pickaway County Probate Judgeship. Aspirants’ friends push for the Saturday convention with Henry N. Hed leading but not certain. In Preble County the Republican Convention set for August 22 with Gunckle delegates from Jackson and Lanier townships named John G. Oxer Eli Conger and William H. Smith amid slow returns from other townships.
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Taylor
Henry N. Hed
Earloy
Republican County Convention
Gunckle
Jackson Township
John G. Oxer
Eli Conger
Lanier
William H. Smith
Local base ball game draws thousands at Mutuala event
Mutuala of Middleport defeated Hickorys of McConnelsville by twenty six to five in a game watched by thousands. The event also drew hundreds of dollars in raised funds and included one hundred twenty teachers attending at the Institute.
New Castle Fair Showcases Growth in Grains and Fruits
The New Casina fair at New Castle, Indiana, on August 19 highlights strong attendance and notable improvements in grains and fruits, with exhibitors from New Casina Inc. contributing to the event and drawing interest from local residents.
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New Castle
Ind
Cincinnati Gazette
New Casina, Inc
Ee Pie
Rimen
Grange Meeting Draws Large Local Crowd
The Grange of this county convened today with an estimated crowd between 1,000 and 12,000. Master and officers presided as the assembly discussed county affairs and rural interests.
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Ririey
Rot Adams
Clermont Ween Rere
Bate Grange
Iil Na Andor Blage
Statewide Election Returns Favor New Constitution
Official returns from cities townships and counties show broad opposition to the new constitution across Springfield and multiple districts. In Columbus the city votes 395 for the Constitution and 966 for license, with county townships largely against both measures.
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Springfield
County
Collumbus
City of
Columbus
County and county seat election returns reported
August 19 dispatches from multiple counties outline broad majorities against the Constitution in Ross Champaign Owan Pickaway Crawford and other counties with totals varying by issue including license minority representation and railroad aid. Ironton and Portage township results show Constitution defeats while several towns report mixed or close outcomes.
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11Th Ward
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Smith Dominates County Townships in Nomination Prospects
Wilmington report notes Smith carries all but two townships with a large majority. His home township votes 160 to 20. Results from Warren, Clermont, and Fayette indicate likely re nomination.
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Smith
Our
Warren
Clermont
Fayette
Indiana Volunteers propose fund distribution by company voices
The Lawrenceburg firm of the Thirty second Indiana Volunteers resolves to advise that regimental funds be allocated by individual companies, each company wielding a single vote in the distribution.
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Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
Lawrencesura, Inc
Lawrenceburg Company
Indiana Volunteers
Directors of the Atlantic and Pacific Elect New Board
At the Atlantic and Pacific Railway annual stockholders meeting in New York on August 19 the following individuals were elected to the board for the ensuing year: Andrew Pierce Thomas T. Buckley Jos. Sir Andrew Stout Wm. H. Coffin Clinton B. Fish David Solomon Cornelius J. Berjon D. Fish D. R. Garrison Chas P. Jeau Thos W. Pierce and Henry F. Verhinan ARRIVAL OF MARSHALL JEWELL The steamship Befalea with Postmaster Jewell aboard arrived Prerevona on August 19 Frank Mebel a baker died by suicide this evening domestic and pecuniary causes were cited.
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The
Atlantic and Pacific Railway
Andrew Pierce
Thomas T. Buckley
Jos
Andrew Stout
Wm. H. Coffin
Clinton
B. Fish
David Solomon
Cornelius J. Ber- Jon
D. Fish
D. R. Garrison
Chas
P. Jeau
Thos. W. Pierce
Henry F. Verhinan
Beecher and Tilton. Moulton Back In Town
Frank Moulton returns home after a quiet week and plans to publish his full statement as written. The Investi gating Committee may issue a report Friday evening and the large church is being prepared for a possible crowd. Tilton’s lawyers seek Beecher’s attorney information, and Beecher’s counsel reply they will represent him in all legal actions.
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Jon
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Tilton
Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Theodore Tilton
The Jersey City Scandal and Death of Miss Pomeroy
Reports from Jersey City describe rising public interest after Miss Mary Pomeroy's death. An ante mortem statement allegedly ties Rev. Mr. Glendenning to her pregnancy, drawing sharp denouncement. Her aunt Mrs. Miller recalls Mary saying Glendenning urged fabrication to shield him, threatening violence to compel a false signature on a paper now in his possession.
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N. J
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Convention of Square Timber Producers Seeks Two-Thirds Production Cut
The Ovwankeup gathering attracted many lumbermen who pledged to cut output by two thirds from last year. A committee will collect signatures from Susquehanna region lumbermen not at the meeting. In New York arrivals, steamships Canada Algeria Halsatin from various ports.
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Ovwankeup
Square Timber Producers
Susquehanna
Destructive Bush Fires Ravage Canp and Otranto Area
Destructive bush fires rage around Canp and Otranto on August 19. Eight farmers lose dwellings and outbuildings as a result. Weather is extremely dry and conditions are dangerous.
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Otranto
National Shoot Festival Draws Ten of Thousands
August 19 Baummann reports over 30 000 visitors attended the National shoot Festival. A grand banquet was held tonight in celebration and community turnout was high.
American cricketers defeat Canadians in Halifax match
In Halifax on August 19 the American team beat Canada in one inning by three runs. Raines of Avenwy New York resumed as treasurer, taking possession of his office today.
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Halifax
Raines
Avenwy
N. Y
Augustee
Sarsaparillian and Associates Claims Great Healing Powers
Advertisement proclaims Sarsaparillian Resolvent cures for chronic diseases. It promises improved strength, clearer skin, better urine flow, and relief from coughs and night sweats. Claims target tuberculous phthisis and syphilitic conditions, urging a dozen bottles for five dollars, sold by druggists.
Radway’s Ready Relief ad promises instant pain cure
The advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief as the sole remedy that instantly eases excruciating pain within minutes. It claims to cure cramps, spasms, internal pains, and various inflammations by using twenty drops in water, and markets fever and ague, bile fevers, and other ailments as quickly treated.
Radway's Pills Offered for a Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement touts Radway's Pills as a pure vegetable remedy for disorders of the stomach liver kidneys and nerves. It claims relief from headache constipation indigestion bile fever and various bodily faults with a 23 cent per box price and orders for samples sent to Radway, 400 North something Street.
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