Sands Visit and Japanese Indemnity Fund Update
Washington dispatch reports Hon. Alexander Sands arriving in Washington to file charges against press coverage and Treasury officials. It also covers the Japanese indemnity fund and a Butler bill seeking $125,000 for Wyoming and Ta Kiang crews, plus miscellaneous war claims and civil rights bill drafting.
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United States
Wyoming
Butler
Massachusetts
House Naval Committee
State Department
England
France
Prince of Nagato
Japan
Ta Kiang
Willard
Vermont
Foreign Affairs Committee
Prayn
House Foreign Affair Committee
Gen. Butler
Third Auditor of the Treasury
Congress
South
Kansas Preemption Bill Advances in Congress
A report favors a bill allowing all preemption claimants in Kansas an extra year to finalize purchases. The measure, backed by Me Sayler of Indiana, would let any person or company manufacture or sell patent article wares with ten percent royalty to the inventor. The bill was set as a special order by the House Patents Committee for Friday.
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Kansas
Congress
Estern
Sayler
Indiana
Valoda
Committee On Patents of
House
Cox
House Postal Committee
Day
Reinterment of Confederate Dead and Pacific Mail Inquiry
The piece notes the reinterment of seventeen Confederate soldiers at Grace Churchyard near Silver Springs with Bishop Pinckney and a Virginia link, while also reporting the U S House Ways and Means inquiry into Pacific Mail subsidy funds and Russell Sage testimony. It mentions John C Fantz and C B Moore appointed internal revenue storekeepers in Chicago and Ohio Representative Dick Parsons preparing to deny involvement.
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Washincrow
John C. Fantz
C. B. Moore
Internal Revenue
Chicago
Congress
Grace Churchyard
Silver Springs
Washington
Fort Bunker Hill
Bishop Pinckney
Garrett
Wise
Virginia
South
Ways and Means Committee
House
Russell Sage
Pacific Mailhip Company
Sage
Richard B. Irwin
San Francisco
Rufus Hatch
Dick Parsons
Representative Parsons
Ohio
Pacific Mail
Fires rage across multiple towns causing heavy losses
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch reports several fires on December 11 causing substantial damage. The Baker & Huffman chair factory in Maineville suffered total loss with insured coverage around 5 000 plus. Charleston West Virginia endured a citywide blaze of about 140 000 with 92 000 insured, aided by diversions from the D. T. Lane steamer. Cecil Ohio saw the Paulding Iron Company furnace burn, losses 15 000 to 16 000 with a badly burned employee. Plattsmouth Nebraska reported 5 000 in two buildings, and Lyndonville Vermont saw Walkers Hotel burn for about 25 000 with 10 000 insured. Insurance varied, with Eastern companies prominent in the coverage.
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Cullioorns
Baker & Huffman
Maineville
Amazon
Cincinnati
Hamilton
National
York
Penn
Pennsylvania
Charteston
W. Va
D. T. Lane
J. H. Lentz
City
St. Albert’s Hotel
Cecil
Cincinnati Gazette
Fr. Waynn, Inc
Paulding Iron Company
M. Kephart
Charleston
Osantestoy
Stalbert
Man
Sota
Plattsmouth
Neb
Oman
Nas
Plattamouth
Drummer Fatal Accident Reported In Ohio Rail Incident
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette from Manarisio Ohio dated December 11 describes a fatal railroad incident near Ravenna. It notes a merchant from a nearby town eloped with Miss Emma from the place, with two young men from the city returning from Galion on the accommodation train when an AGWAR car accident occurred leaving one man killed after being crushed between cars.
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Wee Toune
Unclear Local Meeting Closes with Thanks in Akron
In Akron a local gathering ended without selecting a next convention organizer. Resolutions thanked Jared P. Kirtlan for his service as the group closed its labors.
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Atos
Jared P. Kirtlan
Akron
Count Von Arnim Trial Continues Amid Illness and Documents
The long trial resumes as Count Von Arnim, unwell, asks the court to proceed. Testimony covers missing documents, Berlin orders, and his ownership claims. Witnesses include Schevan, Holstein, and others detailing publications and accusations tied to the Brussels Echo de Parlement and Cologne Gazette. Ultramontane actions and regional political arrests are noted, with local agricultural society officers elected for the coming year.
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Count von Arnim
Xestas von Drein
Beet
Count von Argim
von Bulow
Foreign Office
For Za
Herr Schevan
Paris
Baron Holstein
Prince Hohenlohe
Dockborn
Dr. Dockhorn
Count Arnim
Prof. Lewis
Brussels
Echo de Parlement
Thilo
Cologne
Resse
Dr. Dollinger
Vienna Presse
Herr Braun
Spener Gazette
Herr Lindau
Herr Zehlicke
Herr von Bulow
Bismarck
Arnim
Echo de
Herr Landsberg
Landsberg
Tagsblatt
Transit of Venus Observations Reported From Egypt
A Cairo dispatch notes successful observations at Makattan Heights and at Suez and Thebes as the transit of Venus neared contact. Longitude to Greenwich was established beforehand and central and branch stations reported accurate results.
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Cairo
Egypt
Greenwich
Makattan Heights
Suez
Thebes
Paris Assembly Debates Left Center Concessions
In Paris the Left Center caucus reports reaching the limit of concessions as M. Corne, newly elected president, speaks. The Extreme Left elevates M. Brisson to the presidency. The Assembly committee delays Burgoing election validity pending regiproceatis results, while Bonapartists press for immediate confirmation of Burgoing’s seat.
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Paris
M. Corne
Left Center
Extreme
M. Brisson
M. Burgoing
Department of the Nievre
Loma Defeat Reports Big Losses and Serrano Advance
Dec. 11 dispatches report Gen. Loma losing 700 troops in a recent defeat. German gunboats Nautilus and Albatros withdraw from the area. Madrid dispatch notes Marshal Serrano naming to a generalissimo post as forces in the north are not expected to move immediately.
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Loma
Lompoy
Madrid
The
Times
Marshal Serrano
First Russian Trading Caravan Reaches Khorasan
News from St Petersberg reports the first Russian caravan has penetrated Khorasan provoking hostile reactions from local tribes due to British agents. Two Russian columns move on Khiva with one crossing the Amu Darya into Khivan territory.
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St. Peterssure
Central
Aes
Khorasan
Tarcamo
Khiva
Amu. Darya
Khivan
Government ruling sustains ministry in confidence vote
A Dec 11 report from Quieuc notes the government won a vote of confidence by ten votes. Madison Indiana dispatch cites a special Cincinnati Gazette report. The summary includes fragmented names and places as readable, with limited clarity on individuals involved.
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RNT
Quieuc
Deaths of Adam W Bigney and Carl Wolfe in Ohio
Reported in Ohio in early December a farmer Adam W Bigney of Honey Creek Township near Van Wert hanged himself after excommunication from a church and Masonry membership. In Van Wert Carl Wolfe killed himself by throat cutting, amid financial strain. In Xenia Frank L Ace master at the L M plant was crushed by a coal car, badly injuring his right thigh. doctors hope to save the limb.
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Terex Hayes, Inc
Honey Creek
Adam W. Bigney
Masonic Trtee
Lronsides” Baptist Church
Masonic Order
van Wert
Dec
Carl Wolfe
Xunia, O
Dees Bt
Frank L. Ace
L. M. Antlin
Tewitch
Yankv
Counterfeiters Arrest Details Fill Gaps in Case
St Louis December 11 reports little new on last night arrests. A satchel found at the Southern Hotel contained 3000 dollars in counterfeit money. Detectives say Wilmer and Rankin made the bills, not mere shovers of the queer, and they guarded the plates and the scheme. Authorities suspect Watts aimed to rob the two men of money and bonds but mobs resisted. Gov Osborn in Kansas seeks a train robbery suspect from NeDanila gang, with Mano arrested in Wyandotte. J M Wiart, Iowa anti monopoly politician and former clerk, dies in Independence Iowa from jaw infection after a gunshot wound from last Thanksgiving hunt.
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St. Louiis
Wilmers
Southern
Duckworth
Wilmer
Rankin
Raders’ Bank of Chicago
Watts
Muncie
Gov. Osborn
Kansas
Kansas City
NeDanilago
Mano
Wyandotte
Lockjaw
Curiaco
the Times
Dubuque
J. M. Wiart
Town House of Representatives
Independence
Iowa
Schults
Canada Party
Manitoba
Belourney
Winnipeg
Riel
Morris
Apperson
Bethel
Hanson
Kellar
Keating
Memphis
Tenn
St. Nicholas Hotel
New York
League
Lousiana Returning Board
DeSoto Parish
Bean
Deaths and corporate notices from Oregon and Indiana
Information reaches of Daniel W. Brown's drowning death in Willamette River at Portland Oregon. Articles of association for Terre Haute Cement and Stone Company filed with $25000 capital, A W Farnheuser as head. Supreme Court affirms Higgins vs J M I road. Earnings: Illinois Central and Louisville & Nashville lines tallied for November 1874. Wagner family receives life indemnity from Railway Mutual Life Association. Board of Health 1874 annual report shows 150 fewer deaths than 1873. Judge Drummond appoints William P Blair US Commissioner at Brazil.
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Sypranapolis, Inc
Daniel W. Brown
Willamette
Portland
Oregon
Terre Haute Cement and Stone Company
A. W. Farnheueser
Siederere
Supreme Court
Thomas Higgins
Bee Line
C., C., C. & S. Railway Mutual Life Association
Board of Health
Drummond
William P. Blair
United States
Brazil
War on Building Associations in Ohio Theatrical Fight
The Dispatch criticizes building associations as a menace while Maggie Mitchell stars as Lorie in the Peasant Girl and Jane Eyre is announced for tomorrow. Mrs Springer from Zanesville addressed a teen meeting in the city tonight. Admiral General Amos writes to Washington about exchanging Ohio arms for improved models. Sargent of the Athenium offers net proceeds from next week’s entertainments to Columbus’s poor.
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Cotomara
Maggie Mitchell
Lorie
Jane Eyre
Springer
Zanesville
Dispatch
Amos
Washington
Ohio
Sargent
Athenium
Columbus
Water works ordinance debate and Hardwick murder probe update
A city Common Council meeting discussed a temporary water works ordinance while noting the election should not be delayed. The Hardwick murder examination continues as district officials provide updates. Steamship arrivals include the Nurnberg from Baltimore and the Oder from New York, with local notices dated December 11.
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Common Council
Hardwick
Lownox
Nurnberg
Baltimore
Naevance
New York
Oder
Beecher Libel Suit Postponed as Compromise Agreed
New York reports the Moulton libel case against Rev. Gary Ward Beecher settled without Beecher’s counsel present and Beecher not allowed to testify on the specific adultery acts. Trial pushed to January. Proctor and Beecher supporters downplay hostility while observers note broader progress toward the City Court case. An earthquake shock near half past ten wakes Hudson River and Harlem area residents from Stamford to upper city.
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New York
Moulton
Beecher
Miss Proctor
Brooklyn City
Theodore Lon
Gary Ward Beecher
the Evening Post
Hudson River
Harlem
Stamford
Conn
Last Boats of Season Reach Sarnia in Pair of Steamers
The steamers Montgomery and Caldwell arrived at Sarnia from Chicago with full cargoes, marking the season’s end. Separately, James V. Z. Blaney, noted Rush Medical College chemist, died in Chicago aged fifty four.
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Montgomery
Caldwell
Sarnia
D. W
Chicago
James V. Z. Blaney
Eee
Rush Medical College
Seduction scandal hits Universalist minister Fisk in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids on December 11 a scandal surrounds Rev. Dr. Fisk and organist Miss Nica Mason. A petition led to quieting the matter until yesterday as Fisk admits guilt in a letter to the Democrat, calling it a result of his weak and unguarded soul. He is described as an eloquent state minister.
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Universalist
Fisk
Nica Mason
Universalist Church
Democrat
R. Fisx, Jr
Will Cumback Lectures in New Vienna Tonight
The Hon. Will Cumback of Indiana addressed a large New Vienna audience under the New Vienna Lecture Association. His talk on the Invisible Some Beagle proved a success and he will speak again on the American citizen in March 1875. Prof. Kidd books the next lecture for January 6.
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Will Cumiback
Indiana
New Vienna
Cumback
Prof
Kidd
Baltimore American Sued for Libel over Bail Criticism
Judge John J. Jellett of Baltimore County Circuit Court sues the Baltimore American for libel seeking $50,000 in damages. The suit concerns a critique of the court for denying bail in shoplifting cases moved to Baltimore County.
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Bautimore
John J. Jellett
Circuit Court
Baltimore County
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Cotton Prices and trade notes from Charleston market
Charleston market reports dull cotton with middling around 13 to 14 cents. Export figures show Britain taking thousands of bales, France and the continent receiving several thousand, coastwise shipments and strong weekly receipts. Stock on hand totals over eighty six thousand bales with ongoing sales and December notes.
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Charleston
Great Britain
France
River still falling as shoals show three feet eight inches
Nashville dispatch reports the river continuing to fall with three feet eight inches at the shoals. Weather remains clear.
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Nashville
Patent remedy claims blood purification and skin healing effects
Supplier boasts a through treatment that makes the blood pure and the skin clear. It promises bright eyes, a smooth complexion, strong hair, and removal of sores pimples pustules tetters cankers from head to neck. The preparation is described as pleasant to take with a small dose.
Radways Ready Relief Promises Fast Family Healing
Radways Ready Relief advertises a cheap universal medicine for many ailments from flu to dysentery. It claims external or internal use prevents medical bills, cures pain within hours, and warns travelers to carry a bottle. Price set at fifty cents.
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Radway
Icts
Dr Radway Regulating Pills Ad Silent on September Page
An old advert for Dr Radway regulating pills promotes a seven pill regimen claimed to purify cleanse and cure disorders of the digestive bowels kidneys and liver. It lists symptoms such as inward piles thirst stomach disgust and yellowing and offers pills at cents per box with order via a letter stamp to Radway Co New York.
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Ellowness Chest
Reed Watts
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