Notable Obituaries and Deaths Across Cities Prompt Renewed Loss
iSpecial Dispatch reports Prof. C. H. Mead superintendent of public schools dies of typhoid pneumonia after two months illness in Cincinnati. Remains will be taken to Cincinnati for interment. C. H. Sharpe of Chicago dies at Ray House in Shelbyville of consumption. Joseph W Winterode, aged eighty three, dies. John McCrarey, sixty, a Kentox pioneer, dies after a 15 minute illness. H. C. Griffin, conductor, dies in Indianapolis after two months illness. P J Steinberg dies from training exhaustion in Wisconsin. H G Wright and Dr Hecebal Jongeee noted among deaths in Georgia and New York missions.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Union City, Inc
C. H. Mead
End
Cincinnati
Shelbyvi Inc
C. H. Sharpe
Chicago
Beers & Co
Atlas ‘Works
Ray House
Joseph W Winterode
Kentox
John McCrarey
Indianapolis
Ind
H. C. Griffin
Fatal Fall and Drowning Report From Multiple Local Incidents
Shelbyville reports three Johnson County men jailed after a buggy wreck during a drunken escape attempt. Charles Glackman narrowly escaped death when two horses fell into an embankment at Cave Mills. Henry Ayres lost two fingers in a feed cutter accident at Spray McMillan. Patrick Connelly fatally struck by a train on Scioto Valley Railroad. In Reno four men buried by a snow slide near Franktown. three others missing.
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Rolal
Cincinnati
Shelbyville, Inc
Johnson County
Charles Glackman
Cave Mills
Glackman
Baiperport
Henry Ayres
St. Francis Ster
Parnell-Dillon-Murdoch Rally Draws Detroit Crowds
In Detroit on February 22 a large Parnell Dillon Murdoch demonstration drew prominent citizens, civic groups, and three military bands to Michigan Central Depot and Russell House. J W Corcoran and Mayor Thompson welcomed Parnell, who criticized the New York Herald relief fund and discussed appointing a local Irish aid committee, noting ticket sales and anticipated funds for the cause.
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Detroit
Parnel-Dillon-Murdoch
Michigan Central Depot
Russell House
10Th United States Infantry Band
Detroit House
Thompson
J. W. Corcoran
Parnell
New York Herald
Dillon
Herald
Ireland
Livland
Seis
Murdoch
Fac Bion
Marahees
Democratic Convention debate favors early campaign start
Washington discussion among National Democratic leaders pushes for an April convention to mount an offensive campaign. Supporters argue early action prevents GOP advantages, mobilizes party workers, and counters Republican newspapers while aiming to secure nominations and influence the St. Louis versus Cincinnati contest.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
National Democratic Committee
Greeley
West
Mr. Tilden
Cincinnati
Rhurman
Pot Carey
Tamy
Bolt
St. Louis
Tilden
Mr. Hayes
Ohio
Barnum
Democratic Committee
Wyoming Governor Entangled in Rocky Mountain Lottery Swindle
Washington reports charges of corruption tied to Herman Glafcke and Spates over a large lottery scheme linked to Glafcke s Cheyenne newspaper. The Post Office and Interior Departments investigate alleged evasion of lottery regulations and improper use of mail facilities.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Glafcke
Spates
Post Office Department
Gov. Hoyt
Department
Great Western Distribution Company
Glascke
Cheyenne
Rhame
M Company
Untitled fragment hints at Post Office role
An incomplete report suggests a person will soon cease to be an officer of the Post Office Department.
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Postoffice Department
New Pension Bill Expands Eye and Deafness Benefits
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Rep Updegraff's pension bill raising eye loss from four to twelve dollars and allowing up to twenty five dollars per month if the other eye is affected. It notes historic service practice of enlisting with one eye and compares prior and proposed totals for single and double eye loss and deafness rates. Washington coverage adds a Post Office Committee effort to pass deficiency for the Star route under suspension of rules.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Wasnixeton
Updegraff
Committee of Pensions
Cincinnati
Washington
Post Office
Star
Lectures by John Fiske Attract Notables In Washington
Mr John Fiske of Cambridge has delivered a week of lectures in Washington to a large audience including many public men. He will travel to Cincinnati in a few days where the talks have received strong commendation from the attendees.
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America
Cincinnati
Trade totals for 1879 and 1878 show imports and exports
The year 1879 imports reached 513 745 748 dollars while 1878 imports were 431 812 483 dollars. Domestic exports in 1879 were 754 656 765 dollars versus 720 023 238 dollars in 1878.
The Killing of Gen Nelson by Gen Davis At The Galt House
Your correspondent recounts the 1863 shooting of Gen William Nelson by Gen Jefferson Davis at the Galt House Louisville during the war. The pistol source is disputed with Gov Morton named but denied. Davis fired as Nelson drew a pistol, Morton regretted but defended the act. The witness offers further details from Davis’s arrest and notes the dead past should bury its dead.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New Rosary
Gen. Steedman
Wm. Nelson
Jeff. C. Davis
Galt House
Louisville
Morton
Nelson
Gov. Morton
Jas. Athon
Indianapolis
John B. Norman
Old
New Albany Ledger
T. Ware Gibson
Charlestown
Ind
Davis
Gen. Nelson
Indiana
Gen. Davis
Buell
Greencastle M. E. Church Dedicated In 800 Seat Gothic Edifice
In Greencastle Indiana the Col lege Avenue M. E. Church was dedicated by Bishop Bowman with pastors from Roberts Chapel and visiting brethren. The Gothic building seats 800 and cost over 20000 with 3000 raised today paying debts and leaving a surplus. Dr. Joyce leads the project after a year of work. This afternoon a large Sunday school meeting and baptismal services followed, marking a proud Methodism center for the state.
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Greencastle
Ind
Cincinnati Gazette
Greencastle, Inc
New College Avenue M. E
Bowman
Old Roberts Chapel
Joyce
Grant Escort Through Mexico City Amid Welcoming Illumination
General Grant and party arrived in Mexico City on February 21 with Minister Foster and the Mexican Reception Committee. They were met by city officials and federal government members, then driven in carriages to the Mineral College as 2,000 infantry and 500 cavalry lined the routes. Streets and buildings glowed with lights.
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Mexico
Grant
Foster
Mineral College
Grant Signals Return Route if Travel Facilities Allow
New Orleans February 22 General Grant replies to Acting Mayor Isaacson and the City Council invitation noting he would return to the United States via San Francisco if travel facilities exist. otherwise he will return via Texas and visit sites familiar from the Mexican War.
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New Orleans
Gen. Grant
Ying
Isaacson
Mexico
United
San Francisco
Texas
Riddle bill aims to reduce Virginia debt passage
Birci MoNd Virginia February 21 The Riddle bill to dilute one half the State debt of Virginia passed the open of twenty one with support from the majority of the poorer population. The proposal seeks to repeal certain coupons and relieve pressure on the debt.
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Birci MoNd
Virginia
Utica Convention Loyalties Shift Toward Grant Emergence
Dispatch details Grant leading with 226 of 410 delegates at the Utica Republican convention as Blaine trails with 107. It notes Washburne’s growing interest, Indiana Republicans weighing him as a potential alternative if Grant falters, and predicts Grant’s majority may rise with uncertain delegates.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New York
the Tribune
Utica
Gen. Grant
Blaine
Sherman
Kings County
Ontario
Washburne
Grant
Richmond County GOP Convention Sets Battle Over Curtis Faction
At Stapleton Staten Island the Richmond County Republican Convention chose delegates to Utica amid a stormy scene with Curtis and Conkling factions. Delegates named included Van Name and Wood, with Curtis among contenders for possible support as Blaine or Grant alignments emerged.
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Stapleton
Staten Island
Richmond County
Utica
Conkling
George Wm .Curtis
Curtis
Judd
Ld Sitieloe
Post
Wood
Van
Grant
Blaine
Union
N. Y
Lowery
Ellis H. Roberts
Oneida
Blalne
Oneida County
Hessler
A. M
L. D. Morgan
Thompson
Jas
Sterling
John Washburne
Indiana Congressional District Conventions to Choose Delegates
Special dispatch reports Indiana Republicans will meet Feb 25 in district conventions to select delegates to the National GOP Convention in Chicago. Delegates come from county conventions held Feb 14 and districts are listed with meeting cities and district compositions. The constitution outlines two delegates and two alternates per district, one State Central Committee member, and district committee structure.
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Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
New Albany
Chicago
Evans‘ville
Washington
Jeffersonville
Lawrenceburg
Martinsville
Gaxs City
Indianapolis
Cee
Pastiont
Logsneporrt
Morea
Auburn
Laporte
Gen
Ben. Harrison
State Central Committee
Wanderourg
Spencer
Perry
Pike
Knox
Davions
Dubois
Orange
Lawrence
Greene Eovan
Crawfor Clark
Scott, Jackson
Jennie
Jefferson Switzer
Ohio
Ee . A. Monroe
Rash
Fayette
Aes Henry
Delaware
Randolver
Marion
Bic
Pac
Lilyavabaan
Miami
Twelfth
Whitle
DeKal Signe
Rte
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Kosciusko, Marshall
Starke
Will Accept Nomination Only When Grant Becomes Impossible
A Chicago journals favoring Gen. Grant report that William B. Washburne is not a candidate for president and that he will not seek the nomination, signaling a split over Grant’s bid. The dispatch appears in the New York Tribune via a special telegraph from Washington.
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Gen. Grant
New York Tribune
Washington
Fay
Grant Nomination May Come by Acclamation at Chicago
A Western congressman says Gen. Grant will be nominated by acclamation if he has a delegate majority at Chicago. otherwise his name will not be presented. Blaine and Sherman may step aside only if Grant can win on the first ballot.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Gen. Grant
Blaine
Sherman
Congress
Gen
Grant
Chicago
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Grant third term surprise whispered by Cuba telegram
A private Cuba letter reports the Pennsylvania Convention endorsed Grant for a third term. Sheridan read the telegram at breakfast and called it a surprise. New York Democrats in Washington discuss a harmonizing candidate with no Tilden aides present.
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Washington
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Gen. Grant
Grant
Sheridan
Blaine Republicans Organize At Grand Pacific Hotel
The Blaine Republican meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel organized a permanent club with ward and precinct committees. About 100 attended, and a future gathering with Col. Ingersoll expected to speak. In Putnam County Indiana the Republican Convention elected delegates and reappointed J F Darnall as Chairman amid resolutions denouncing race and colonization concerns.
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ChscaGo
Blaine Republicans
Grand Pacific Hotel
James P. Root
Col. Ingersoll
Hardin County Republicans Name County Officers Nominees
The Republican Central Committee met at Senator Strong's office February 21 and nominated county officer candidates. Sherman received 17 votes, Blave 11, Careld 3, Washburne 2, with one additional vote. The meeting was enthusiastic and harmonious.
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Republicans of
Hardin
Cincinnati Gazette
Kenton
Republican Central Committee
Senator Strong
Aan
Sherman
Blave
Careld
Washburne
Open Hudson River spans its entire length
A garbled item notes the Hudson River being open along its full course. It mentions Ca Salven Pestetiek Resakin going to England to assist enforcing excise laws, and references the illness of President Diaz’s wife affecting Mexican Festivities for Gen. Grant. A peculiar moon specimen in Illinois possession is described as similar to a canary in appearance.
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Hudson River
Salven Pestetiek Resakin
England
Diaz
Gen. Grant
Mexico
J. W
Ts . Balle, Il
Unsigned Ohio Endorsement for Medical Treatment
An unsolicited letter from a well known Ohio gentleman extols a permanent establishment claimed to provide the best treatment for head throat and lung diseases. The communication mirrors other favorable letters received daily and speaks for itself.
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2@ptleman
Ohio
Success of Aborn Institute Attracts Growing Patronage
A letter from Jacob Eicher praises the Aborn Institute noting his five year illness recovery, weight gain, and markedly improved hearing. He credits the institute’s reputation and personal recommendations for ongoing public interest, with no hard advertising needed as cases increase nationwide.
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West Fourth St
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Hecebal Jongeee
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Associated Press
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Nev
Franktown
William Foul
Samuel Kennedy
Alex McLane
John Burney
WaAsuMeTon
National Democratic Noanel
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Washington Notes
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Repubcome Seine
Illinois Staats-Zeitung
Inter Ocean
Gen. Pane
Staats- Zeitung
Convention
Republican Party
George W. Curtis
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Sylvania
New York Graphic
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National Democratic Executive Committee
Putnam County
Telegraph
Aborn Institute
DR. Aborn
Eaborn Institute
Celina
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