White Man's Party in Tennessee Massacre Unfolds
A violent riot erupts in Gibson County near Pickettsville as sixteen Black prisoners are seized from Trenton jail by masked men. Reports describe a terror campaign with armed Black and white groups, multiple drownings or fatal injuries, and a police action to arrest ringleaders amid widespread unrest.
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Picketteville
Gibson County
Humboldt
Trenton
Memphis
Memphis and
Louisville
Gibson Cnty
Fifteenth District Convention Nominates Van Vorhes Rossetter
The Marietta convention chose Hon. N. H. Van Vorhes as candidate for the Fifteenth District with support from Athens Monroe and Washington counties. After five ballots Van Vorhes was declared the nominee unanimously. A salary grab condemnation resolution passed as harmony prevailed. Washington County also reported a popular county ticket with Matthews Davenport Lindner Pool Morse and Athey named for county offices.
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Marietta
Athens
H. van Vorhes
Monroe
W. F. Hunter
Woodsfield
Annes County
R. M. Stimpson
Marietta Register
George R. Rossetter
J. R. Philson
Met
E. M. Kennedy
Morgan
W. G. Penny
Meigs
N. H. van Vorhes
Washington
G. R. Rossetter
van Vorhes
Rossetter
Hunter
van Vorh
Washington County
John T. Matthews
Geo
Davenport
Ernst Lindner
John Pool
Goroner
M.J. Morse
W. Athey
Old Washington
County under arms as Negroes organized for action
Fragmentary telegraph despatches report the county mobilized with two companies from Union City arriving and widespread readiness. Other messages say everybody is under arms and prepared for action at a moment's notice.
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Union City
Railroad Meeting Opens Indianap olis & Springfield Line
A railroad project to Montezuma Indiana is organized as Indianapolis & Springfield Railroad Company with $2,000,000 capital. J. C. Wright and others elected directors. John Lee named president and W. M. Hess secretary. Proposed route via Danville Bainbridge Rockville taps Sand Creek coal lands and may join I. & C. at Montezuma. Journalistic changes noted in local paper holdings and Cincinnati thieves tracked to Brownsburg.
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Montezuma
Parke County
Hotel Bates
Indianapolis & Springfield Railroad Company
Capital
J. C. Wright
W. D. Wiles
Thomas D. Kingan
Marion
W.N. Hess
J. B. Homan
Hendricks
J. Bridge
N. W. Ader
Allen Darnall
Putnam
J.M. Nichols
A. K. Star
O. P. Brown
G. W. McClure
Parke
John Lee
Montgomery
W. M. Hess
Ieee
Danville
Bainbridge
Rockville
Sand Creek
Decatur
O Conner case ends as judge frees prisoner in Mansfield trial
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports O Conner's examination continued. Oliver Cress corroborates prior witnesses about the murder timeline. They traveled from a depot to Galion with Allen the conductor, returning Sunday. O Conner and Creas repeat the tale. defense counsel move to end case. judge discharges the prisoner.
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Galion
Allen
O’conner
Creas
Jack Davis
O'Conner
Messrs
Coulter & Fink
Messrs. Burns and
McCrory
James Monaghan Dies Suddenly at Broadway Pote
James Monaghan, proprietor of the Broadway pote in Lancastan, died suddenly this morning of heart disease. He was a well known local figure with ties to the Broadway business district. His death comes as a shock to employees and patrons alike. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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James Monaghan
Broadway Pote
Douglass Declines Public School Trustee Post
From Washington August 26 Douglass declines appointment as public school trustee amid fears he would permit colored children in white schools. The Antietam Cemetery monument funding stalled by Illinois legislature. trustees await further state aid. Internal Revenue reports show July receipts exceed July 1873 by about half a million, with a slight expected rise for the month as distilling remains quiet until new crops harvest.
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Frederick Douglass
Douglass
Antietam National Cemetery
Illinois
Internal Revenue
Consul Appointed to Honolulu from Ohio
James Scott of Ohio was named Consul to Honolulu by the President. The Georgetown riot ties between Rowley and Jones end with a pledge of renewed cordiality and a commitment to avoid further public disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmeton
James Scott
Ohio
Honolulu
Rowley
Jones
Georgetown
Daytons School Board Scandal Erupts Over Principal Pay
Dayton August 26 A school board scandal stirs public interest with talk of influence peddling for principal positions. A former East End principal allegedly paid a board member twenty five dollars to secure reappointment. the alleged actor, a respected former official, may face investigation. Also noted are tax collection efforts, upcoming Grand Commandery meeting, and local railroad yard news.
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Dayton
East End
Grand Commandery
Rulehs Templar of
Ohio
Knights of Reed Commandery
Brown
Preble
Gunckel
Ed. McCullough
Xenia
John R. Elder
Indianapolis
Richmond Brief: Babe Found Dead in Bed
From Richmond August 26 Richwana Inc reports a baby belonging to a colored family named Goings was found dead in its bed this morning. The infant had been ill but was expected to recover. The Fort excursion today drew light attendance.
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Richwana, Inc
Goings
Union Agricultural Fair Sees Plentiful Entries and Busy Grounds
At Union Agricultural Fair Xewia August 26 entries are more numerous than before. Hogs run loose and horses are tied to trees as stalls fail to meet demand. A. G. Vanpelt of Pe earn wins first money in pacing race with G. W. Yeazell of Springfield second. Two trotting races planned for tomorrow to draw crowds.
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Xewia
A. G. Vanpelt
G. W. Yeazell
Springfield
Republican Nominations Pose in Eleventh District Meet
The Eleventh District Republican Convention in Portamounh renominated Hon. H. Bupdy by acclamation for Congress. Capt. L. N. Robinson, of this city, is proposed as a candidate for the Board of Public Works by the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Portamounh
Eleventh
H. &. Bupdy
Congress
L. N. Robinson
Board of Public Works
Robert Doggett Exonerated at August Convention
August 26 at Pirranuna Pennsylvania a convention gathering western manufacturers of merchant iron heard testimonies on theft charges. The community approved the outcome as exoneration for Robert Doggett amid a broader industry discussion led by the Merchants Iron Manufacturers Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Merchant Iron Manufacturers
Pirranuna
Steel Prices Rise in City as Bar and Plate Markets Advance
Prices for all grades of bar steel and plate iron rose about six dollars per ton in the city today, reflecting a six month trend of lower prices and a resulting demand push amid the market’s ongoing adjustments.
Democratic State Convention Adopts Platform At Stareermn
The Democratic State Convention met at noon and elected George W. Armstrong temporary Chairman. The majority report backed gold and silver currency, free commerce with limited tariffs, strict government restraint, and protecting citizens from extortion and monopolies. A minority report urged prompt return to gold and silver without harming business.
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George W. Armstrong
Committee On
Ees
Carles Carroll
Gallatin
S. M. Ester
Michigan Republicans Form Platform At Lansing Convention
The Republican State Convention in Lansing announced its slate for governor J J Bagley lieutenant governor H H Holt secretary of state E G D Holden treasurer W B McCreery auditor Gen Ralph Ely land office L A renominated public instruction D D Brigg renominated. The platform lauds the party record since 1854, pledges continued economic restraint and growth, and calls for protection of freedmen rights while endorsing the national finance measures and a return to specie payments.
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Clacinusti Gazette
Laxstve
Mica
Cit Foes
Energi
J. J. Bagley
H. H. Holt
Secre
E. G. D. Holden
Grand Rapids
W. B. McCreery
Genesee County
Ralph Ely
Gratiot
State Land Office
L. A
Republican Party
Michigan
Union
Jackson
Ssi
Congress
Greenbnc
National Bank
United States
South
At Grant
Senate
Philadelphia
Republican Nomination in Fifth District at Freeport
Tribune report notes the Republican Cantonal Convention of the Fifth District nominating the son of H. U. Burchard at Freeport during its session on August 26.
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Chicago
Tribune
Freeport
H. U. Burchard
Republican State Convention at Torrxa elects Thatcher President
The Kansas Republican convention at Torrxa organized with T Dwight Thatcher of Topeka as president and John A Martin of Atchison as secretary. A platform praised wartime policies, called for economic reform, banking reform, specie payments, reduced state officials, anti corruption, liquor suppression, Osage land case verdict, opposition to a third term, and land held for actual settlers. Osborn renominated for governor on second ballot as sessions extend.
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Torrxa
Kan
T. Dwight Thatcher
Topeka
John A. Martin
Atchison
Republican Party
War Department
Torska
Thomas A. Osborn
Fort Sill dispatch reports clash at Ouachita Agency
Fort Sill says Gen. Davidson with 250 troops confronted Big Red Foot and his band at the Ouachita Agency. After disarming the chiefs, Kiowas under Lone Wolf and Woman's Heart fired on soldiers, sparking a running fight in which three soldiers were shot and many Indians reportedly killed. Comanche lodges burned and four civilians killed near the agency. More troops have advanced in anticipation of further trouble.
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New York
Fort Sill
Big Red Foot
Ouachita Agency
Davidson
10Th Cavalry
Lone Wolf
Woman
Racing card at Monmouth and Charter Oak Park cites August meets
At Monmouth Park the first race for all ages, a three quarter mile, won by Warminster flyer with Minnie second and Mac third. Ida Wells won the three year olds mile heats, Julius Calt third. Hurdle race winner was Bullet with Vesuvius taking the second heat. At Charter Oak Park Hartrorp Conn the 2:31 class race saw Kitty D win, Fanny Ottis second, Belle third, Royal George fourth. Fanny Ottis won the first heat and Gloster won the 2:20 race with Sensation second. Bodine was distanced in the fourth heat after leading early.
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Bullet
Vesuvius
Hartrorp
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Kitty D
Fanny Ottis
Belle
Royal George
Gloster
Sensation
Bodine
Feud Settled by Surrender Proposed in Owen County
Dispatch from Owen County says the opposing Walkers Russells and Smoots will join together tonight and surrender to United States and State authorities who will guard them until the feud is settled by law. Garrard reports no further trouble and remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Wenton
Owen County
Walkers
Russells
Smoot
United States
Garrard
Beecher and Tilton Committee at Work Again
The Beecher Sorpienity Committee met in New York on August 26 and examined two witnesses. The panel plans further sessions tonight and tomorrow to continue the inquiry. A letter from Frank Carpenter challenges Beecher's statements about him as entirely safe, and Beecher is to lecture in the fall.
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Memphis
Humboldt
Gibson County
Pickettsville
Trenton
J. Q. Hale
Josh Webb
New York
Beecher Sorpienity Committee
Moulton
Frank Carpenter
Beecher
Two youths hanged for double murder in Shasta
San Francisco dated Aug 26 reports Joho K E Baker 26 and Charles Crouch 18 were sentenced to be hanged for murders last winter. Baker for the killing of mail rider George Kline in December and Crouch for Mrs Radler's murder in January. On the scaffold Crouch claimed no statement. Baker expressed repentance and sought forgiveness. Both faced the gallows with firmness and neither confessed.
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Nasavivule
Union
Mackenzie
Tenn
Trenton
Houmpoupt
Ricxerrsvinig
San Francisco
Shasta
Joho K E. Baker
Charles Crouch
George Kline
Radler
Crouch
Baker
Cincinnati Officials Arrive on Special Train in Atlantic City
Cincinnati officials arrived by special train to Atlantic City on August 26. Mayor Cone welcomed them with a salute and brief speech. The visit centers on bathing, driving, and fishing activities.
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Atlantio Cory
N. J
Sarsaparillian and its Associates in Medical Chemistry
A compact study of sarsaparillian and related compounds within modern medical chemistry discusses their proposed therapeutic roles, historical use, and biochemical interactions. The article surveys plant-derived sarsaparilla extracts, chemical constituents, and potential applications in treating skin and digestive ailments.
SARSAPARILLIAN REMEDY PROMISES WIDE CURES
An advertisement extols SARSAPARILLIAN as a cure for numerous chronic ailments including skin diseases lungs and tuberculous conditions. It claims improvements in digestion sleep strength and elimination of spots, pains, and urinary or bladder issues. The copy urges buying a dozen bottles for ten dollars or five dollars per bottle, with druggists selling the product.
Radways Ready Relief Promises Instant Pain Ease
Radways Ready Relief advertises instant ease from pain in minutes through topical application, claiming relief for rheumatic, nervous, neuralgic, and other ailments. It lists inflammations and various pains and urges travelers to carry a bottle, touting superiority to brandy and bitters and pricing pills at fifty cents per bottle.
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Eter
Radway
Radway’s Regulating Pills Advertsed Cure Claim
An OCR fragment promotes Radway’s Regulating Pills claiming a universal cure for numerous ailments including digestive and nervous disorders. It lists symptoms and bodily targets, asserts a cure, and notes price and availability from Radway & Co New York.
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Ben Ballard
Cobbett
Burrell Butler
Warren
Ballard
Peckettsville
Esquire
Jarret Burrows
Nelson McGhee
Grant
Burrows
Wesley Shieldstain
Col. Webb
Jno
Regan
Ku Klux
Tunica County
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Austin
Claodit
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Spellman’s
Schley
Sunday People
Bannister
Sunday Herald
Cincinnati
Wilson
Brownsburg
Mansfield
South Carolina
Richmond
Union Agricultural Fair
Robert Doggett
Michigan Politics
Lansing
Kansas
Platform of the State Convention
Frontier
Monmouth Park
Cincinnati Excursionists
Sarsaparillian and Its Associates
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