Transit of Venus Commission gains switches in personnel
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Davis replacing Sands at the Naval Observatory and Capt Patterson taking Pierce's Coast Survey post. The Transit of Venus Commission adds Davis and Patterson with other members and honorary roles. Expedition set to sail for the South Pacific by late May.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington, D. C
C. H. Davis
Sands
Naval Observatory
Prof
Pierce
Coast Survey
Davis
Capt. Patterson
Amendments to the Postal Law
The Appropriation Committee plans to amend the postal law after June 30 1874 to stop conveyance of merchandise samples clothing seeds cuttings roots media ores mineralized specimens and bound books in the mails and repeal related laws. Some favor abolishing postal cars and free delivery arguing funds support residents in few areas while others pay the bill.
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House Committee On the Judiciary
Butler
foSiei
Washington Birthday Observed by National Soldiers Home
Dayton residents note no public observance in the city for Washington's Birthday. At the National Soldiers Home veterans fired a national salute and held a celebration. A concert by the National Home was well received and many locals attended. Discussion grows over the Southern Ohio Fair with $100,000 capital stock and 10 percent subscribed. Committees organize a large statewide exhibition of industry and products, described as the biggest of its kind in the state. The Miami and Erie Canal is now open for travel.
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Dayton
Washington
National Soldiers
National Home
Ohio
Miami & Erie Canal
River flood recedes after high Miami waters
The Miami River rose high this morning, larger than in 1866, but is now slowly receding. No serious damage reported along the river as boats move lumber grain ice and other goods. Residents have learned to secure property from freshets, and a flood of this scale would have caused substantial damage previously. Weather remains cold and will freeze tonight.
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Miami
Certificates Filed in State Secretary Office and Prohibition News
In Columbus today February 23 certificates were filed with the Secretary of State for the Jamestown Union Fair Association capital stock $10 000 farmers G Baker and others Henry Jones W Stinaick James ay and others formed Mutual Building and Savings Association Zanesville capital $200 000 with listed incorporators Cambridge Glass Company with stock $50 000 and a State Prohibition Convention to nominate state officers will be held at Mt Vernon next Thursday Columbus delegates named along with at large delegates Dr Coulter J L Parcells and H Foster from the Columbus Prohibition League Weimer Welch contest for State Treasury opens soon Clara Morris opened her engagement tonight at the Atheneum play Article 47 drew an overflowing house.
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Secretary of
Jamestown
Greene County
Union Fair Association
V8 G. Baker
Ames
Sheely
Andrew Jack
John G. Clemens
William Allison
Andrew Swyer
Samuel Alexander
Mutual Building and Savings Association
Zanesville
Capital Park
Henry Jones
W. Stinaick
James Ay
Jota James
Gitte
Thomas Lindsy
John B. Williams
Tomas B. Townshend
Cambridge Glass Company Ciera
Rators
Matthews
W. A. Rainey
J. White
Hutcheson
E. We Nyce
A. Shaffner
J. Fe Oldham
Gooders
It .D. Taylor
W. M. Scott
JO. Meliyne
Hiram Skinner
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
John Lloyd
Dr. Bowman
W Chadwick
A. A. Stewart
J. M. Schuler
Geo. W. Fisk
Wm. D. Barker
Robert Earl
Joseph Davis
E. B. Williams
Obed. Miller
Deloa
Dr. Coulter
J. L. Parcells
H. Foster
Columbus Prohibition League
Atheneum
Fire destroys Goodland businesses causing heavy losses
News from Locansport, Inc. reports an early morning fire in Goodland that devastated several firms. The McCurry brothers, Currier's estate, Parker Brothers, Townsend hardware, and Butler's building and meat market are among the main sufferers. Loss estimated at $10,000 to $12,000 with no insurance.
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Locansport, Inc
Goodland
McCurry Brothers
Currier
Parker Brothers
Townsend
Butler
Fire damages in New York and Evansville blaze losses
A morning fire at 11 Laight Street New York spread to 9 and 7 causing about 50000 dollars in losses mostly insured. In Evansville Indiana Sinzich Rankin Co ship chandlery burned at 10 am with stock losses of 22000 and building at 5000. Insurance details list multiple companies and limits.
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New York
Laight Street
Evansville
Ind
Evansvillx, Inc
Sinzich
Pennsylvania
Girard
North American
Philadelphia
North British and Mercantile & Traders
Chi
Westchester
Madison Skating Rink Sold for Lumber Drying Kiln
The Skating Rink property in Madison was sold at auction on Saturday. Purchasers plan to tear down the rink and erect a lumber drying kiln. Five tenement houses will be built on the north part of the lot. A new building association named Hibernian forms tonight, composed mainly of Irishmen. A third German building association is near organization. David Adams died after suffocating in mud and water in his barn yard following a collapse Saturday afternoon five miles from Madison.
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Hibernian
David Adams
Adams
Madison
Auburn Rape Case Closed Death of a Wealthy Citizen
In Auburn Indiana yesterday a jury found W J Smith not guilty of raping a child named Garber after a trial that began late Saturday night. The verdict sparked divided public reaction as prominent local lawyers represented the defendant. Also reported is the death of Jud J Evans, a wealthy resident aged 67.
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Auburn
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Ind
W. J Smith
Garber
Ann
Jud
J. K. Evans
Perilous Crossing on Sandusky River Ends in Rescue
Special Dispatch reports James L. Cavell faced a dangerous river crossing when his boat filled by high current after rain. He steered toward a tree, grabbed a limb, and held on until 5 am when rescuers using a rope pulled him to safety.
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Aprer Sandvusky
James L. Cavell
Church
Sandusky River
Bridges Damaged by the High Water
Extensive high water yesterday damaged the Eastern Kentucky Railroad bridges at Snowton causing washouts and road damage. Estimated repair cost runs toward fifteen thousand dollars with filling washed from several new bridges.
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Snowton
Eastern Kentucky Railroad
Special elections in Dennort for state senate and house
Small turnout in Dennort Mich during special elections for three State Senate seats and five Representatives. Reported winners include Loomis Hutchinson Republican in the El District, J R Cook Independent in Ninth District, Henry Brown Democrat in Niles District, and Leroy Parker in Flint District.
Livingstone Search Expedition Reports Zanzibar Arrival
The Livingstone Search Expedition with Avex notes Dr. Livingstone's remains were expected to reach Zanzibar on the 20th inst. The Cameron expedition will move from Ujiji to recover documents and property left by the expedition.
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Avex
Dillon
Livingastone
Zanaibar
Cameron
Washington Birthday Celebrations and Crime At Wichita
Reports describe Washington's birthday observances in New York San Francisco and St. Louis with parades and closures. A brutal arson and murder attempt in Wichita involved staged robbery, burning, and fake blood to mislead investigators, detailing the assailants’ actions and motive.
Parliament Adjourns Amid Cabinet Reforms and Appointments
Foreign notes from Lonpoy report Parliament will be prorogued to March 12 to allow ministers who accepted office from Disraeli to seek re election. The Queen's speech is delayed until reassembly. Potential Under Secretary for India named and several high level appointments announced. Reports cover global events including the Spanish and Acheenese wars with casualty figures.
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Michael Hicks Beach
Ireland
Henry Sulivan Ibbetson
Home Department
London
Charles Adderley
Board of Trade
John Pekington
Baron Hamilton
Bartle Frere
Royal Geographical Soviety Lye, PLC
Kerk
Death of Charles Shirley Brooks Sparks Noted Obituary
A condensed report notes the death of English novelist and playwright Charles Shirley Brooks. It also mentions contested claims about peace with certain factions, a rumored papal visit foregone as unfounded, a radical French Assembly member Melvil Bloucourt facing communism charges, an earthquake at Laouayra, and political resignations in the German Reichstag over the Frankfort treaty.
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Charles Shirley Brooks
Severadi
Cardinal Antonelli
Melvil Bloucourt
French Assembly For
Guadeloupe
England
Laouayra
Straal
Rae
Frankfort
M. Gueber
Alsace
Lor Raine
Ice floe carries 300 fishermen on Saginaw Bay
Intelligence reports a massive floating ice field broke from the Saginaw Bay shore near the lighthouse. About 200 to 300 fishermen rode the floe with shanties and supplies as a strong wind drifted it eastward. two men, H. J. Smith and Joh Pourrier, are confirmed drowned.
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Bay Orry
Mica
Saginaw Bay
H. J. Smith
Joh Pourrier
Banks
McNutt Confesses Wichita Murder Plot Involving Winner
The Democrat's Kansas City special reports McNutt confessed to murdering and burning painter Saviers at Wichita last November. He claims Winner recruited him in Kansas City to scheme the crime, with a plan to collect a $5,000 life insurance payoff via the victim and a staged death.
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Ance
Winner
Kansas City
Saviers
Wichita
McNutt
Savier
Atchison
Missouri
St. Loum
Democrat
McNult
Kansas
Mber
Get
Brutal Affray Ends in Death After Detective Bail
Detective Lebay granted 2500 bail to face examination after a brutal assault on Michael McNamara. Mrs McNamara recounts intruders forcing entry with a fire shovel and a pistol shot fatally wounding McNamara as officers claimed to be arriving. Witnesses say the detectives were drinking and delaying care before Bellevue Hospital death.
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Lebay
Michael McNamara
Twentieth Precinct
Bellevue Hospital
McNamara
Cheyenne Dispatch Reports Indian War Mood and Cold Storm
General Sheridan and Ord move from Cheyenne toward Fort Laramie with escort as Cheyennes debate staying on reservations or moving south. Many Indians head north to join war parties while Crazy Horse’s band backs war. Agencies at Red Cloud and Whetstone fear trouble though no major conflict expected south of Fort Laramie. Severe wind and snow envelop Cheyenne with subzero temps and six hour eastbound train delays.
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Sheridan
Ord
Cheyenne Yesterda
Fort Laramie
Cheyenne
Laramie
Crazy Orse
Red Cloud
Whetstone
Ogallala
Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Notable Criminals Officials and Frontiersmen in Brief Items
A compilation of short items notes Gen Baker on the frontier while Jem the English pugilist eyes a $5000 bout with Tom Allen. The Astor House will stay open on May 1. Carl Vogt, the Belgian murder suspect, will be brought to arrest on theft charges. Dimmick of the Pennsylvania Legislature faces expulsion for blackmail attempts but resigns. Steve Lower, a Robeson County outlaw, was killed by three citizens. Henry Smith, president of New York Police Board, died at the Metropolitan Hotel. The coroner's jury links W K Sturtevant to a Halifax murder in Bridgewater. Kensington operatives press for a 15 percent wage advance. Lieut Robinson’s graveside service with military honors held at New Britain. Engineers and pilots on the Great Lakes press to win US citizenship rule reversal. Mar 23 reports ships Celtic and France arriving from Liverpool and London paths.
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Jem
Tom Allen
Astor House
New York
California
Carl Vogt
Dimmick
Pennsylvania
Steve Lower
Robeson County
N.C
Henry Smith
Police Board of
Metropolitan
Halifax
Bridgewater
W. K. Sturtevant
Kensington Cotton and Woolen
Lieut. Robinson
Ft. Laramie
New Britain
Great Lakes
Secretary of the
United States
General Gonzales Installed President in San Domingo
San Domingo reports Gen. Gonzales was installed as President on February 27. The Baez family members have all remained in the country.
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San Domingo
Gonzales
Baez
Lawrenceburg Scandal Ties to Sanders Elopement and Estates
Special correspondence reports a Lawrenceburg scandal as ex-County Commissioner Sanders elopes with Maria Stevens widow in questionable ties to Frederick Stevens estate. Details include Sanders age 65, Stevens widow 36, and five children amid assets claimed by Sanders. The text hints at unsettled property and unencumbered assets.
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Lawrenceburg
F. Sanders
Maria Stevens
Frederick Stevens
Anaisend
Stevens
Dera
Hancock County
Dave Goodingle
National Grange rejects political tool role in dispute
The Grange asserts it remains independent from party influence, aiming for mutual benefit of members rather than political alliances. Meanwhile Col Stilwell's life insurance carriers contest his death as linked to unlawful activity and intemperance, with no drunkenness at the moment of death expected. Taxables in the county show totals for 1873, including property values and taxes.
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Rom
National Grange
St. Louis
Col. Stilwell
Ohio Legislature Special Report Petitions and Bills
A Cincinnati Gazette special report covers Ohio legislative actions from Feb 23. Petitions include reduction of county officer fees by Potter and authorizing merchant company incorporations by Goodhue. The session notes third reading on a district school bill, new Central Lunatic Asylum bill with governor appointed commissioners, and various house actions on mining, canal abandonment, bonds, taxes, and municipal governance. Adjournment trends and a session-extension motion failing are recorded amid committee reports and fiscal measures.
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H. B
Coler
Gratis and
Janier
Preble County
German and Jackson
Montgomery County
Central Lunatic Asylum
Worthington
General Assembly
Financial market brief from London and Liverpool
A London market report notes bullion drawn from the Bank of England totaling £424,000 and varied securities with prices in oil seeds linseed and turpentine. Cotton futures show steadier tones with upland and middling Orleans prices cited, alongside petroleum and linseed oil price mentions.
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Lonpom
Steadier
Alee Uplands
Orleans
Wath Isles
Leese Long Clear
Ntine
Antweap
Sarsaparillian and Its Associates in Modern Chemistry
A medical feature outlines the effects observed after taking a few doses of a preparation labeled Sarsaparillian. It traces changes felt and seen as proponents claim benefits from its use and discusses the era’s growing curiosity about chemical remedies.
Sarsaparillian Remedy Promises Broad Health Cure
An advertisement boasts SARSAPARILLIAN as a universal healer for weakness, skin clarity, urinary health, and chronic diseases. It claims relief from coughs, ulcers, syphilis symptoms, kidney issues, and even tuberculous conditions, with pricing of one dozen bottles for ten dollars and per-bottle options.
Radway's Ready Relief Promises Instant Pain Cure
An advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as a universal remedy for pain and inflammation. It claims instant relief within minutes for lung and stomach issues, bowel problems, and nerve pains, promising lasting cures from a single application despite severe ailments.
Radway’s Ready Relief Promises Quick Fever and Ailment Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief and Radway’s Pills as universal remedies. It claims instant ease for kidney and bladder inflammation, lung congestion, aches, fevers, and digestive issues and urges travelers to carry a bottle. It also promotes a fifty cent fever cure and warns against other malaria and bilious fevers.
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Radway
Dr Radway's Regulating Pills Adverts Purify and Heal
An 19th century style medical ad promoting Dr Radway's Regulating Pills, claiming purification and strengthening of the stomach and bowels. It lists a wide range of digestive and systemic symptoms and asserts a safe, plant based formula. Sold by druggists with an address in New York and a request for stamped letters to receive information.
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Siena
Druguets
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