Twxrap Rumored To Have Run Away In New York City
A New York City report claims Twxrap has run away. No Union Pacific train has run since December 21. Dr. Ronear J. Baeckinince died at his Danville Kentucky home yesterday. The Connecticut Democratic State Convention is set for February 6. The French Assembly rejected a general income tax by a large majority. The National Labor Union in San Francisco names Grerce W JULias as its presidential candidate. The Indian Commission report to the President shows a cheerful peace policy outlook.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Ronear J. Baeckixnince
Danville
French Assembly
The
National Labor Union
San Francisco
Grerce W. Julias
United States
Indian Commission
Sherman
Paris
Lieut. Grant
Grant
National Assembly
Finance
Pouyer Quertier
Lord Brougham
England
Woloski
Strasbourg
Germany
Spain
J. W. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Kennedy
Ohio
W. D. Wilson
Daily Advocate
Gazette
Neville B. Craig
Commercial Journal
John B
the Express
Clay
Alleghenian
Alleghany City
Evening Chronicle
Messrs. Babcock & Williams
Chas. McKnight
Daily Union
Free Press
James W
Murphy
Singerly
Commercial
Jie
Christ M. E Church
Smithfield Street
Alleghany
Griswold
Evanisine
Ohio Prison News and Political Moves in the Capital
From Columbus this dispatch reports a fatal wagon accident near Reynoldsburg injuring Robert McEwen’s wife, several ribs broken, due to runaway horses. It notes Capt. A E Lee of Delaware may seek Clerk of the House, Loomis’ private secretaryship, and recalls Lee’s 1858-69 service and the Ohio geological survey. Also covered are a suicide of George Flynn, arson trials, and eight candidates for Sergeant-at-Arms. The Ohio Penitentiary’s year totals are cited.
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Cort Sees
Reynoldsburg
Robert McEwen
A.E. Lee
Delaware
Washington City
Wot
Geological Survey of Ohio
Edwin Savanaugh
Paitentiary SR
Ohio Penitentiary
Missouri
House of Representatives
John Barclay
Charles Garner
Bull
Murder of Springfield resident traced to husband in Minner Ill
From Springfield dispatches the murder of former Springfield citizen Mrs Henry Slensley near Minner Tazewell County Ill is attributed to her husband who is jailed in Pekin Il. Regular trains will run on the Springfield and Columbus road in a few days. Also notices Esther oratorio in Richmond and city council claims committee grants damages for flood losses. Weather turns bitter cold.
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Spaineharp
Minner
Tazewell
County
Ill
Henry Slensley
Pekin
Springfield
Columbus Road
Richmond
Cincinnati Gazette
Richmont, Inc
Esther
Prof. Seager
T. B. van Aernam
Amer
Grubbs & Hicks
Death of Dr Breckinridge in Danville Kentucky
Special Dispatch reports the Rev Dr R J Breckinridge died this evening at 5 o clock at his Danville residence in Kentucky. The obituary notes his position and residence as of the time of death.
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Breckinridge
Cincinnati Gazette
Danvile
R. J. Breckinridge
Danville
Proclamation Decrees Severe Terms for Insurgents Near Manzanillo
In a Manzanillo area action Col. Obregon reportedly killed. Valmaseda issues a hard deadline offering limited pardons, with post January 15 sentences to perpetual imprisonment. All captured after that date face draconian penalties for insurgent leaders surrendering by January 15 allowed under prior terms. Inhumane treatment promises extend to race lines. From Havana dated December 27, authorities in Cien Fuegos dispute Dr. Howard’s American identity.
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Manzanillo
Col. Obregon
Valmaseda
Cien Fuegos
Howard
Troubles in Chicot County bring violent clashes to Wynne
Arrivals from Chicot County report that after the shooting of murderers Nanders Garrett and Dugan and the destruction of Garretts store where Wynne was murdered the crowd dispersed and the sheriff and se held peaceable possession. Lan cers Garrett and Dugan had been notoriously bad characters with prior murders. A bays whipped a negro and broke his arm before their attack on Wynne. The negroes, once assembled, were uncontrollable until they secured themselves from further violence at the hands of others.
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Br. Lovatt
Democrat
Little Rock
Ark
Chicot County
Nanders
Garrett
Dugan
Wynne
Lancers
Blockade on Union Pacific Delays Service at Cheyenne
From Omaha on December 27 reports say the Union Pacific is blocked by a band between Cheyenne and Rawlins with trains halted since the 21st. A man named Power was abducted near a station south of here by armed disguise men, and no trace has been found. Thompson’s actions against a local thief sparked suspicion, leading to his possible removal.
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Uaua
New
Rawlins Eee
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Raw- 8
Power
Wenoth
Thompson
California
Becky Sharp
Julesburgh
Aee
Revolutionaries Gain Ground At Mexican Border
From Mexico comes word that government commanders align with revolutionists and plan to cede the border. Trevino and Canales, Tamaulipas governor, consult as attacks on Mier are postponed amid troop discontent from non payment. Striet orders bar any goods moving freely from zone to interior.
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Mexico
Revolutionista
Trevino
Canales
Tamaulipas
Mier
Striet
National Labor Union backs George W. Julian for President
The National Labor Union opened its campaign by passing a unanimous resolution naming George W. Julian of Indiana as their first choice for President. The notice also reports the death of Judge Murray Morrison of Illinois, who served on the Seventeenth District Court, in Los Angeles on the 15th inst.
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San Francisco
Murray Morrison
Illinois
Seventeenth District Court
Los Angeles
National Labor Union
George W. Julian
Indiana
United States
The Wharton Trial Sees Defense Witness Testimony Change
In Wharton trial at Aniwarcuts Missouri on December 17, defense witness Francis D Cleary recalls a June office interview with Gen Ketchum and Mr Caruse. Eben Dedrick testifies about Ketchum’s meals and a locked house as facts of alleged wrongdoing surface.
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Wharton
Toney
Francis D. Cleary
Lattimer & Cleary
Washington, D. C
Gen. Ketchum
Caruse
Cleary
Ketchum
Eben Dedrick
Postmaster at Howling Green Arrested in Ohio
The Postmaster at Howling Green Ohio was arrested on December 27 by a U S Marshal. He was held in bail of 1600 dollars on a charge related to a money order. Further details were unavailable in the readable text.
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Howling Green
Wm. A. Whitaker
States Marshalem
United
Acquittal Sparks Indignation and Jury Reform Debate
The Volksblatt notes widespread anger after McGehan’s acquittal in Dayton and reports an indignation meeting in Hamilton. It warns against lynch law and calls for jury reform, arguing juries are dominated by professionals and often biased. It urges limiting jury service and suggests civil cases deserve a learned court.
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McGehan
Dayton
Hamilton
A Daring Theft Strikes Washington Police Court Scene
In Washington Waasaisetos December 27 a daring theft stole a double wagon and horses used to convey prisoners to the Work House from in front of the Police Court during court sessions. The team remains missing. Hospital stewards seek back pay under relief law, with Secretary Belknap powerless after ignoring claim agent advice. The Russian fleet remains here for now. Theo Hagen, musician and Weekly Review publisher, dies of heart disease. Cal lendar bribery case adjourned. Turfmen discuss year disputes. session continues tomorrow. 120000 tons of Scranton coal sold with price declines. Sheriff to sell New York Printing Company assets January 5. Senator Schurz lectures on Franco-Prussian War.
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Washington
Belknap
Judge Mieservey
Iowa
L.C. Ingersoll
Chicago
National Banks Authorized in Kentucky and Illinois
Washington reports the Kentucky National Bank of Louisville with 200000 capital and the Second National Bank of Aurora Illinois with 100000 capital were authorized to commence business. Deputy Commissioner Swert Gen. Bweet of Illinois began as First Deputy Commissioner of internal revenue. Extension of mail service announced for several railroads starting January 1 six times weekly. Indian policy report to President Grant shows savings of about 1 060 061. Catacazy in Washington closing business amid Berlin correspondence. Treasury began paying January interest on US bonds. President elects January New Year reception with schedules for Cabinet, foreign ministers, Supreme Court, army and navy, bureaus, and public from 1 to 2 PM.
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Kentucky National Bank
Louiaville
Second National Bank of
Aurora
Ill
Grant
Cabinet
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Court of Claims
Army
Navy
Tweed Sought in Stable as City Shaken by Disappearance
New York reports Tweed eluding capture by sheriff all day. He is said concealed in a Bayard street stable as Tammany faces ruin. Bail bonds, resignations, and grand jury maneuvers ripple through the city amid fears of arrest and political upheaval.
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New York
Tweed
Bayard Street
Tammany Democracy
Grand Sachem
The
Tammany Society
Oakey Hall
Union Club
Ring
Terrence Farley
Farley
Sheriff's Office
Brennan
Dame _ street
Bedford
Grand Jury
Senate
Fisk
Behdlf
Tammany
Erie
Fisx
Tweed Rumors Of Escape Reach New York
Reports from The Tribune claim Boss Tweed fled the country or hides to avoid bail bond scrutiny. Terence Farley withdrew his bond, others decline to back him, and searches continue with deputies. Officials warn of further arrests and potential property actions as investigations extend into Riverside Park and related prosecutions.
Prince of Wales convalescence slows in London bulletin
Foreign dispatches describe a quiet night for the Prince of Wales at London while feverish symptoms slow recovery above the left hip. Queen Victoria leaves Windsor for Sandringham. other reports cover annexation talks in Africa, press laws in France, and various European notes dated Dec 27.
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Prince of Wales
Sandringham
Losnos
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Capetown
France
Decayed female body found in trunk sparks New York case
A Quebec dispatch reports a trunk mystery at the Grand Trunk Railway depot with a partially decayed female body and severed limbs. Foul play is suspected as an unknown stranger left the box. an investigation is underway amid widespread alarm. Halifax troops to be withdrawn next spring, a PEI memorial dispute follows, and hotel and factory fires cause damage across Virginia and Massachusetts with significant losses.
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Quebec
Grand Trunk Railway
Hairax
Halifax
Prince Edward Island
Robinson
House of Assembly
Bie
Mystery Death of Crestline Woman Linked to Ohio Shipment
From Crestline Ohio Mrs McCoy a Crestline milliner died after coming to Chicago. She was packed in a box and shipped to Ohio where her body was found. Police allege abortion but Dr Miller reports no grounds for malpractice. William Shreb a railway worker was among the arrestees tied to the case. The secretary Boutwell receives land price offers for the old Custom House site as part of government land negotiations.
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McLean
Boutwell
Custom House
Chicago
McCoy
Crestline
State Street
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
William Shreb
Tar
South Carolina Ku Klux Trials Reported in Court
In Cotemura South Carolina the United States Court heard motions for a new trial in the Mitchell case arguing the Ku Klux conspiracy peaked March 6 1871 and a punishment under a later law. Brown pleaded guilty as Brown and Miller pleaded or were examined in the ongoing cases of alleged Ku Klux activity.
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South Carolina
Cotemura
United States
Stanberry
Mitchell
Brown
Miller
Committee to seek bounty over treaty effects on fishermen
At a fisheries meeting in Boston on December 27 a committee was appointed to approach Senators and Representatives with the aim of securing a bounty or other means to neutralize the adverse effects of the Washington treaty on Oshermen fishermen.
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Boston
Congress
Washington
Cotton Markets Across Cities Rise and Fall on Dec 27
Cotton markets from New Oregans to MoxsiLR show varied activity with middling around 18 to 19 cents. Reports note quiet to dull conditions, differing receipts, exports coastwise, and stock on hand ranging from about 32k to 167k bales.
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LiverPoon
Cumberland
Savarnan
GaLykseton
Moxsilr
Buffalo Live Stock Market Report from Burrao
Buffalo Burrao December 27 receipts light with stock scarce and prices firmer than last week. Cattle sales include 21 Indiana steers averaging 1063 pounds at 495.47, 64 Ohio cattle 1027 to 1462 pounds at 4374 485. 47 Lilipois cattle at 1275 pounds at 575. Sheep and lambs supply 1600 head, market steady with prices 4 cents higher. 308 Canada sheep 122 to 131 pounds at 575 600, 216 Canada lambs averaging 80 pounds at 700, 91 Ohio sheep 83 pounds at 550. Hogs receipts 1400, market dull with prices a shade easier at 4574 450.
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Burrao
Ohio
Canada
Not Water Enough to Let Out Pittsburg Coal Fleet
River news from Pittsburg report very cold weather and heavy ice hindering navigation. Ice damage seen up and down streams with coal barges lost or cut down, losses around ten to twenty thousand dollars for Brown and Walton firms. Several rivers show low water, rising channels, and forecasted delay in resuming coal traffic as ice persists.
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Piersture
Coa
Here
Steubenville
St. Charles
Alleghany
Oil City
W.H. Brown
Brown’s Island
Walden & Co
Line Island
Om Crry
Wuef Inc
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Grrknstoro
Brownsville
Portrsmouth
E. B. Moors
Ironton
Pomeroy
Dardanell
Memphis
R. C. Gray
Cincinnati
Columbia
St. Louis
Utah
New Orleans
Turner
Louisville
Alaska
Catlettrinurg
Granite State
R. W. Skillinger
Snonton
Chesapeake
J. N. Camden
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Cairo
A. Baker
Dogtooth
G. W. Thomas
Evansville
Mellie Ragon
Mercury
Evans 4
Fayette
Henderson
Falls City
Mary Ament
Morning Star
Tyrone
Belle Vernon
Pittspore
W. H. Brown
Coal King
Joseph Walton & Co
J. W. Kennedy
Memiuis
Lawrence
Belle Lee
Bismarck
City of Cairo
Yes’ Bar
Reeves’ Bar
Louis
Mirrouri
Osage
Gasconade
Big Eddy
Missouri
Central Reunion Movement Fails to Rally Support in Cincinnati
A Volksblatt report on Cincinnati political reform efforts shows the Central Reunion Organization collapsing before voters. The meeting drew few attendees, electing a liberal Democrat, while reform advocates accuse the Volksblatt of self-interest and ineffective leadership amid cross-party tensions. The piece criticizes editor Schoenle and Hasseurek, suggesting the reform movement would have thrived if Schoenle led the new party.
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Volksfreund
Child of Rorrows No. 4
Central Republican Association
Hamilton County
Volksblatt
Republican Party
Volkablatt
Schoenle
Presant
J. Schoenle
Haseaurek
Volksblatt Woul
Hassaurek
Schonle
Cincinnati
Conoda
Susman
Co Te Pett
Volksfreund and Volksblatt clash over Humboldt speech claim
The Volksblatt denounces as false the claim that the Humboldt speech questioned the Biblical creation account. The Volksfreund counters, citing editorials and reader reactions, signaling a shift in views and possible penance or restraint after controversy.
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Volkstreund
Humboldt
Pareaye
Christ
Volksfreand Shodow
Arch
Old Cornish Miners Fight Hidden Water Pit
An elderly Cornish miner recalls the perilous method of “hole it” to drain a submerged old pit near working levels. He describes building safety frames and doors, the fear of sudden flood, and six men entering, only three surviving the descent to reach the ladders before the torrent overwhelmed them.
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Inja
Death on the Prairie in a Iowa Doctor’s Descent
A physician from Austria dies after four days wandering in frigid prairie. He fled from Lansing to McGregor then Harding's Hotel, later found near Windsor and in a Wagner Township stable with smallpox and exposure, dying alone. The piece also notes the 90 year old probate will of Ichabod Pierce of Weston, Massachusetts, distributing $25,000 among relatives and a charity bequest.
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Austria
Lansing
McGregor
Pest
Church & Peavy
Harding
Bull's Head
Me’ R
National
Windsor
Wagner Township
Ichabod Pierce
Weston
Mass
R. Pierce
Death by own action in the snow near Spring Valley
A man identified as Wm L Whitney, a Utah Pacific and Denver area railroad engineer, shot himself during a blizzard near Spring Valley Post Office in Douglas County Colorado after a day of travel from Morrison's mill. His dog Carlo was found dead nearby with two bullets. Whitney's pistol lay thirty feet from his body.
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Spring Valley
Douglas County
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Utah Central
Kansage Pacific
Denver Pacific
Denver
Whitney
Morrison
Divide
Sloan
Morrison's Mill
Mr.Geiger
Spring Valley Post Office
Stage Road
Carlo
Gurss
Denver News
The Genevan Conference and the British Case Review
The British government’s printed case before Geneva runs to about two volumes with eight hundred sections, detailing disputes over Florida Alabama Georgia and Shenandoah. It includes U.S. and British correspondence on Sumter vessels neutrality and naval laws, plus general international law propositions and notes on California. The writer notes California’s manners vary from other states, observes frontier behavior, and recalls a personal incident with a rough hotel guest illustrating regional character.
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Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Shenandoaheth
Mr. Adams
Adams
Liverpool
Great Britain
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Spain
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New York World
Loxgox
Shenandoah
Earl Russell
Phantom
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Portuogal
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Gelgava
Porter Forces Smoke Stop Leads to Havana Spoil
A New York Custom House auction liquidated about $20,000 in unclaimed goods after weeks. An 18th century Sir Benjamin West resurrection painting valued at $8,000 was withdrawn by order of the Treasury secretary before sale. A man was fined for lighting a cigar inside a public building, then obliged to discard it.
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Havana
New York Custom House
Benjamin West
Custom House
Consignees
Christmas Festival at Soldiers' Orphans Home in Xenia
Special correspondence from Xenia reports a delayed Christmas celebration for Soldiers' Orphans' Home children due to Sunday observance and incomplete new buildings. Gov. Hayes attended, gifts were distributed, and speeches lauded the home while urging faster state action to finish the facilities and admit more children.
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Dr. Griswold
Gov. Hayes
Ohio
Public Lectures of Bishop Potter Volume Published
The late Bishop Alonzo Potter of Pennsylvania is featured in a new volume compiling his four course lectures from 1845 to 1853. The work extols natural, constitutional, and Scriptural bases for religious truth, defends the immaterial soul, and outlines a divine economy of punishment and deliverance. A handsome octavo of over five hundred pages, published by J. B. Lippincott & Co. in Philadelphia and J. Holbrook in Cincinnati.
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Alonzo Potter
Pennsylvania
Potter
Phildelphia
J. B. Lippincott & Co
Cincinnati
J. Holbrook
Appreciative Criticism In A Chicago Post Note
A fragmented Chicago Post item critiques journal space usage noting excessive Sudan commercial content and overly detailed fillings. It praises a scientific work titled A good book children and references latest veil styles described as painted and studded with Denil jet bead.
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