Ohio River Commissioners Adjourn. Gettysburg to Greytown Expedition
Washington dispatch reports the Ohio River Commissioners adjourned after days of session and will meet again in Evansville Indiana. The Gettysburg is detailed to Pensacola for Major McFarland Capt. Huron and others to survey a canal route to Greytown with Commander Lull directing the party. The joint committee on the District of Columbia investigation seeks vast information from Governor Shepherd and outlines questions on indebtedness taxation and improvements. A Sanborn contract debate prompts a House vote for further information with Dawes speech revision pending. A proposed special mail train on all railroads is urged by Postmaster Creswell.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio and
Tennessee
Louisville & Portland
Congress
United States
Gettysburg
Pensacola
Fila
McFarland
Huron
United States Paynes
Henry Mitchell
United States Coast Survey
Greytown
Lull
Antion
A. G. Menscal
Miller
Navy
David 8. Walton
New Orleans
Aspinwall
Selfridge
Isthmus
Saranac
Joint Select Committee
District of Columbia
Shepherd
Washington
Georgetown
Board of Public Works
Creswell
House Committee On Appropriations
Appointments Nominated By President In Dispatches
The President nominated Benjamin J ner for U S Marshal in Indiana James Braden as Register of the Land Office in Litchfield Minnesota William R Greenleaf and L M Cox named Postmaster at Gen in Hillyer Appraise Gen William Hillyer listed from New York More about Dawes arson Washington special covers Davies speech in the red relative to Venogmgad controversy.
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Benjamin J. Ner
Inediana
James
Braden
Litchfield
Minn
Wm. R. Greenleafher
Same
L. M., Cox
Hillyer
Hise
New York
Washington
Etnana
Davies
Boiler Explosion Scatters Mill. Burglary Follows
A boiler at the Joel T. and Jacob Price steam saw mill near Unpana Ohio exploded, killing Edward Neer and Solomon Y Adams instantly and fatally wounding Reuben Supple, with Jacob Price slightly hurt. The engineer escaped, buried in debris. Burglars entered Mrs. Mira Coulter’s residence, stealing only clothing for two boarders. The Menneoma Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men accompanied the Great Sachem of Ohio to Galion to institute a new tribe. Local Methodist churches report nightly meetings and growing membership after weeks of quiet attendance.
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Unpana
Joel T. & Jacob
Price
Mutual
Edward Neer
Solomon Y. Adams
Reuben Supple
Jacob Price
Mira Coulter
Ohio
Galion
Incorporations Filed in Columbus for Ohio Firms
Certificates filed today with the Secretary of State show the incorporation of Undercliff Land and Loan Association of Columbia Hamilton County with capital stock $200 000 and listed corporators Lucian B Robb Henry Westerman Franklin W Fee Robert F Carver and A M Hopper The Permanent Loan and Building Association of Venice Butler County with capital stock $150 000 and corporators D F Clark Jr J B Frost I R Anderson Thomas Joyce S R Hamer L Demorest George W Dick J A Boal The article also notes a funeral in Mt Vernon Judge R C Hurd and other local items including court cases and amusements.
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Secretary of State
Undercliff Land and Loan Association
Columbia
Hamilton County
Capital Stock
Lucian B. Robb
Henry Westerman
Franklin W. Fee
Robert F. Carver
A. M. Hopper
Permanent Loan and Building Association of Venice
Butler County
D. F. Clark, Jr
J. B. Frost
I. R. Anderson
Thomas Joyce
R. Hamer
L. Demorest
George W. Dick
J. A. Boal
Indianapolis Items Died A Contest Found Guilty
Correspondence from Indianapolis reports William Foley died after leaping into the canal while intoxicated. The city also sees a price drop in coal as merchants dispute with Clay County operators. In Montgomery Circuit Court John Campbell was found guilty of second degree murder for killing John M. Little last September and sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
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Indianapolis
William Foley
Clay County
Montgomery
John Campbell
John M. Little
Chillicothe Items Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette
Leonard Johnson charged with incest is discharged after his daughters refuse to testify. A street assault leaves a well known prostitute injured and jailed after an intoxicated state. McFarland, just released from prison, assaults a married woman and is bound over to keep the peace amid rumors of insanity.
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Canticorns
Leonard Johnson
McFarland
Presbyterian Church Ladies Present Tableaux at City Hall
In Xenia Ohio on February 13 the Presbyterian Church ladies staged elegant tableaux at City Hall. The hall was well filled and patrons enjoyed the performance. Receipts totaled $260 with proceeds to aid the church’s completion. The ladies showed fine taste in selection and preparation.
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Xenia
The
Presbyterian Church
Sarai
Local Farmer John Muir Faces Bee Release Incident
Lawrencentina, Inc. reports on John Muir a longtime farmer known for mixed esteem. He allegedly released bees near Shawneetown Illinois, was seized by an attachment but bailed and escaped custody the same evening.
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Lawrencentina, Inc
John Muir
Shawneetown
High School Building Contract Awarded After Bids Opened
Loganfront Inc February 13 bids for tearing away the present structure and erecting a new high school ranged from 550 to 64035 dollars. Clifton and Wampler of Peru won the contract for the lower bid and must complete the school building by September 1.
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Loganfront, Inc
Clifton & Wampler
Peru
Mardi Gras Preparations In Memphis Draw Crowds
Memphis prepares for Mardi Gras with hotels fully booked and steamboats to house overflow. About twenty thousand visitors are expected and five thousand maskers will join the procession. State officials plan to attend New Orleans celebrations, and a bill to ban deadhead tickets stalls in the Senate. A vivid tale describes a reporter’s guided tour of an underground, Orient-inspired illusion with pyramids, sphinxes, camels, and dazzling tableaux.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Senate
Brown
Nashville
Sanborn Trial in U S Court on Bill of Particulars
From New York Feb 13 the great internal revenue fraud case Sanborn et al. faced argument in Brooklyn. Counsel for defendants sought a bill of particulars while the District Attorney said records from the Treasury Department could not be obtained. The court took the papers and reserved decision.
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New York
U. S. Court of Brooklyn
Sanborn
U. S. Treasury Department
Ice house collapses at Miller's brewery injures Miller and others
About a dozen men were in the ice house at Miller's brewery corner Thirty first and Thompson streets when the structure fell. Police have extricated Henry Miller son of the proprietor who is badly injured and taken to his home, Gow is listed among the rescued.
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Pui Lautenta
Miller’s
Thirtyfirst
Thompson Streets
Henry Miller
Pristor
Leiber
Gow
Bank Robbery at Quincy Bank Vault Blown Open
A bold early morning burglary at the First National Bank in Quincy Illinois netted about one hundred thousand dollars in currency plus bonds and valuables. Entry was made through the second story hall floor into the vault using powder charges and a timed pistol device. the safe door was torn from its hinges. no solid suspects, though McCoy tied to a variety show was arrested on suspicion.
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Curiaco
Quincy
Ill
First National Bank
Dodds
McCoy
Fires burn mills and sheds across North America
The Ky Brook lower mill in South Kensing Rhode Island owned by N B Durfee heirs burned by an incendiary with $60,000 loss and $17,000 insurance. Great Western Railway freight sheds in Camarines Ontario burned with unknown loss. Atwater Minnesota two children died when a house burned as the Suish family was away.
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Provinence
R. I
Ky Brook
South Kensing
N. B. Durfee
Catharines
Ontario
Camarines
Great Western Railway
Milwaukez
Atwater
Minn
A. P. Suish
Lake Lillian
Suish
Crop reports show remaining wheat and oat stocks by state
National Crop Reporter estimates due tomorrow detail 1873 crop stocks in Illinois Iowa Kansas Minnesota Ohio and Wisconsin. About 59 million bushels of wheat and 61 million bushels of oats remained with farmers February 1 based on 138 million and 140 million produced respectively. Illinois led in oat use. Wisconsin lightest. Consumption totals 83 million bushels. damage estimates for growing wheat rising slightly but prospects still favor a larger yield than last year.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Kansas
Fort Fetterman attack report proves false amid troop move plans
Omana reports that an attack on a wood party at Fort Fetterman the day before yesterday is false. Preparations are underway to move troops into the Sioux country with depots at Whetstone and Redland agencies. Gov. Campbell has requested arms from the War Department and Leavenworth will ship rifles and ammunition for citizen defense if needed.
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Omana
Fort Fetterman
Sioux Country
Whetstone
Red Land
Curvenne
Campbell
War Department
Leavenworth
Siamese twins autopsy begins amid detailed photos
The Philadelphia Dispatch reports the Siamese twins autopsy schedule with photographs of the corpses in varied positions to document appearances. An abdominal opening is being prepared for formal autopsy, with a hand inserted to the center of the fused area and casts to be made. An artist experienced in army hospital work will draw the internal parts as they are exposed.
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New York
The
Philadelphia Dispatch
Eng
San Francisco
Japan
Yoronama
Iwakura
Pote
von Brandt
Emire
Foreign Office
United States
District Court Receivership Report On Jay Cooke Co
In Parapsienca on Feb 18 the District Court filed the Receiver Edwin M. Lewis report for the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & Co. It shows receipts totaling 1 455 583 and payments of 1 381 782, leaving a balance of 83 400 in the Receiver's hands.
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Parapsienca
District Court
Edwin M. Lewis
Jay Cooke & Co
Regthereon
Evans Case Reserved Point Ruled For Commonwealth
In Hannisnuna Pennsylvania on February 13 Judge Pearson ruled the reserved point in the Evans case in favor of the Commonwealth. He noted the point was well taken except for the act of 1870 which affected the pursued. Evans’ counsel then petitioned for relief under the insolvent act, with a decision expected within a few days.
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Hannisnuna
Pearson
Evans
Commonwealth
Foreign English Elections and World Political Notes
Conservatives and Liberals fill seats in new Parliament with Liberals holding a 25 vote majority. Ireland shows 26 ahead for Home Rulers. London reports 15 Conservatives and 11 Liberals elected. Also included are updates on Japan German dispute, census figures, and various European events plus Havana riot and Bilbao siege developments.
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Loxpox
Ireland
London
Wonders of modern chemistry {Sarsaparillian and associates}
Daily changes observed after using a few doses of Dr Badway s Sarsaparillian and its associates are described in this peculiar promotional piece noting drastic personal effects and health improvements.
SARSAPARILLIAN REMEDY PROMISES CURATIVE POWER
The text touts SARSAPARILLIAN as restoring strength, appetite, sleep, and skin clarity while alleviating bladder, kidney, and respiratory issues. It claims relief from syphilitic and scrofulous diseases, dropsy, and chronic skin ailments, with claims of permanent cure and rapid improvement in many conditions. Sold by druggists at ten dollars per dozen bottles.
Irish Rifle Association Accepts Competition Conditions
The Irish Rifle Association of Dublin accepted the conditions for an eventual match with American Riflemen. In Worcestershire near Sterbridge an English election riot escalated with military forces wounding several rioters. In Cuba a clash ended with Spaniards losing to Cuban forces. Spanish casualties around forty and arms lost while Cuban forces suffered sixty killed or wounded.
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Irish Rifle Association
Dublin
Sterbridge
Worcestershire
Cuba
Indictment Quashed for Jury Against Ex City Treasurer Gage
Curiaco February 13 judge Rogers quashed the indictment for perjury against Ex City Treasurer Gage on technical grounds. A new indictment omitting those errors will likely be issued for perjury and for failing to pay over public funds.
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Curiaco
Rogers
Gage
Ocean steamers report arrivals from multiple ports
New York dispatch notes ships sailing from Liverpool Glasgow and other ports with travelers and cargo to Canada Algeria Ethiopia India and sugar shipments. The steamers Abys sinia Castalia Anglia and Donan have arrived out from New York, reported on February 13.
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New York
Army
Ips
Canada
Algeria
Liverpool
Ethiopia
India
Glasgow
Abyssinia
Castalia
Anglia
Donan
Indictments and crimes fill Omaha grand jury docket
The Omaha grand jury returns indictments for card and dice games. A man named Worth is shot in Nebraska City by Last Car, and two loggers are killed by a rolling timber accident near Ridgeway, Pennsylvania. A Terre Haute prostitute, Jeannette Parsons, is sentenced to life for murder. Widespread talk of reform and endowment funds surface in Boston for Cambridge Museum of Zoology.
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Grand Jury
Omaha
Cardross
Ridgeway
T. B. Brockway
Cleveland
New York
W. McWalter
Barlow
Rudolph Worth
Nebraska City
Boston
Museum of Zoology
Cambridge
Agassiz
Chicago
Jeannette Parsons
Terre Haute
Ward
R. A. Sloan
8, & O. Railroad
Sandusky
Kellogg
Louisiana
Sheridan
Sparesh
Auphi
Cloud Agency
North Platte
Lieut. Robinson
Radways Ready Relief Claims Instant Pain Cure
Radways Ready Relief advertises a universal pain cure claiming instant relief for lung, stomach, bowels, and other inflammations with one application. It asserts safety for a wide range of ailments and promotes taking twenty drops in water, also claiming preventive benefits and superiority to French bitters.
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Way
Badway's Read Cure Promises Cents-Only Fever Remedy
An old advertisement touts Badway's Read Cure as a universal remedy for fevers, agues, malaria, yellow fever, and other ailments at low cost. It claims efficacy with minimal expense, appealing to readers seeking inexpensive relief.
Dr Radway Pills Purport Cure All Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement extols Dr Radway's Regulating Pills as tasteless and perfectly coated, promising purification and strengthening for disorders of the stomach liver bowels kidneys bladder nervous system and more. It claims cure with vegetable ingredients no mercury and lists symptoms from constipation to indigestion while urging purchase from druggists at 406 Now Street New York.
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Way
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the District Investigation
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Southern Asylum
Smiley
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Rain—Nast
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Southern Lunatic Asylum
Clark
Cincinnati Enquirer
G. W. Rogers
John Davis
Senator Corwin
David B. Corwin
Southern Ohio Lunatic Asylum
J. F. Miller
G. W. Roorrs
Sigman
W.B. Swank
Geo. H. Swank
Miamisburg
Mr. Zimmerman
Alexanderville
Josiah S. Reed
A.J. Reed
Col
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Col. G
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Commander Greer
T. J. Woodiss Smiley
Bae Holy Things
Grace Methodist
Grace Church
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
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Greer
T. J. Wood
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Viper Iy Wm
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Patrick Mortly
Hep
Gottlieb
Thomas Allen
Patwapeureia
Ivo
Stingon
Darby
Panapenpsia
Chillicothe
Logansport
Mardis-Gras
Memphis
Mark Twain
Gatoves
Haroun
Atwater, Minn
Jay Cooke
Maprio
Bilbao
Moriones
Santander
Sr. Peterssure
Emperor of
Austria
Havana
Jovellar
Feurza Barracks
Tim
Saturnino Martinez
Union
Workingman’s Journal
Castro
Moro Castle
Sarsaparillian and Its
DR. Badway
Radway
DR. Radway
Now Street
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