New and Unexpected Move on the Whisky Ring
Washington reports a fresh action in the whisky ring inquiry. Congressman Harris, appointed by Mr. Delano to investigate Red Cloud Agency frauds, has a noted past on the Indian committee and opposed the Mo Oana contract exposure. Treasury suspends beef contracts for Indians after frontier reports of substandard meat. Distillery property tied to frauds will be sold next week in St. Louis with Western firm representatives seeking to delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Delano
Red Cloud Agency
Jast House
Indian Bureau
Marsh
Ourse
the Treasury
War Department
Treasury
St. Louis
Counting the Money and Government Moves
The Treasury vaults have been counted with bonds and deposits verified. results due Tuesday. President signs Charles Pettingill as Internal Revenue Collector for the Eighteenth Ohio. Longstreet seeks Confederate archives access. Judge Fisher’s DC U.S. Attorney post may be filled by ex-Governor Wells. July crop reports show state gains except Texas. minister to Belgium likely Badeau. Fisher’s resignation sought after post office letter tampering. eight carriers dismissed. no indictments found.
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Wasmixeroy
Treasury
Charles Pettingill
Internal Revenue
Ohio
Longstreet
Bristow
Treasury Department
Gettysburg
Judge Fisher
United States
District of Columbia
Wells
Virginia
Washington City
Fisher
Grand Jury
Belknap
Tobacco Growers Profit State Nears High Prices
Dayton reports wild excitement as New York dealers arrive for tobacco sales amid short supplies. Farmers expect high prices, with more acres planted and the crop looking good unless weeds choke low lies. Also notes Ella Blaine resigns, Asbury De Camp recovers, Butchers Association picnic, tax valuations, and heavy rains delaying wheat harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
New York
Baltimore
Ella S. Blaine
Asbury de Camp
Poe
J. L. B. Jones
Cincinnati
Serousl Pill
Butchers’ Association
Cleveland
Hamilton
Association
National Soldiers
Birnum
Localed fragment reports on Peter Biss Fichiy charge
Fragmentary notice from Manarixco July 15 describes intense meat production and mentions Peter Biss Fichiy in connection with a charging event. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manarixco
Peter Biss
Bing
Mt Vernon murder case ties to blackmail note
An anonymous note claimed the killer of McCormick was about to flee to Europe and offered a payoff for silence. Detective Robinson traced a reply to Post-office box 238 and Bissman confessed after viewing the letter but was released for lack of evidence. The incident sparked speculation of blackmail or a staged ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Mt. Vernge Soave
Geoteafion Mere
Thor
Mt. Vernon
Europe
Cooper
Robinson
Mr. Bis
Ness
Reverend Kumler Controversy Divides Presbyterians in Indiana
The South eastern Indiana Presbytery debated Rev. Mr Kumler’s status with First Presbyterian Church as Third Church Cincinnati urged him as pastor. A 20 to 4 vote favored his remaining in the city if he wished, else no objection. outcome uncertain with Cincinnati likely. Schroeder Furniture Co incorporated in Batesville with 40000 capital. County superintendents from 23 counties met, discussing state education issues under Superintendents and Prof Brown. Dr Everts warned Robert Dale Owens faces paralysis and brain softening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixpiaxapolis
Ixp
Indiana
Mr. Kumler
First Presbyterian Church
Third Church of
Cincinnati
Francis Ferry
D. H. Baldwin
F. W. Chamberlin
W. E. Cooke
David Lyne
R. S. Fulton
H. H. Finch
J. T. Jones
A. N. Carson
Thomas Sharpe
Caurch
Kumler
Presbytery
Orion
Wallace
Monroe
Prof
Brown
Indianapolis
Everts
Insane Asylum
Robert Dale Owens
Reopening of Hulman Distillery Delights Terre Haute Officials
Terre Haute and Evansville councilmen plan a Chicago excursion as H Hulman’s distillery near Terre Haute, once sold to Crawford Fairbanks, is set to reopen. Josephus Collett offers free transport. Evansville guests receive a banquet and a Fire Department escort before departure. A separate report notes Andrew Kelley, fireman on the Vandalia line, killed after his engine started moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati Gazette
Terre Havre
H. Hulman
Crawford Fairbanks
Evansville
Cnicago
Josephus Collett
Terre Haute & Chicago Railway
Large Funeral for Jacob Heinbarger Draws City Crowd
The Lancaster notice reports Jacob Heinbarger's funeral as one of the largest in Lancaster, with Odd Fellows lodges Charity and others, Hockhocking Encampment, Knights of Pythias, and Fire Department assisting. The procession was led by a military band. Later, Mrs. J. C. Smith suffered a serious fall from a step-ladder at the English Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heinbarger
Odd Fellows
Charity
Hockhocking
Knights of Pythias
Fire Department
J. C. Smith
Ripley M P Church Conference Adjourns After Busy Session
The Ripley District Conference of the M P Church convened in Ripley Ohio with forty to fifty members present. Many items of business were handled and the gathering will adjourn tonight. Members toured the Ohio Valley Piano Manufactory this afternoon and expressed high satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley, O
Ripley
M. PB. Church
Ohio Valley
McGuire Sentenced for Shooting in Common Pleas
Michael McGuire, tried for shooting with intent to kill Sam Hutchins, was sentenced by Judge Goode to two years in the penitentiary. Sheriff Baker transported McGuire to Columbus this morning.
Fire destroys five large buildings in Dunlellen NJ
Early this morning a blaze swept through Dunlellen New Jersey destroying five of the town’s largest structures. The loss is estimated near $100,000 with ships and goods in peril. Firefighters fought the flames but could not save the affected blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlellen
N. J
New York
Gold and Silver Shipments Rally as Government Buys On Gold Market
In New York on July 15 a steamer carried $300,000 in gold coin and $250,000 in silver bars. Government gold bids today totaled $1,345,000 with prices ranging from 114.51 to 114.92. The government awarded $1,000,000 in gold at 114.84 to 114.92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Mackin Dies in Hot Springs at Eighty
Gen. F. Mackin longtime Vicksburg landlord died at Hot Springs Arkansas on the 12th aged eighty. The obituary notes his prominent local role and his death after a long career in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinis
F. ©. Mackin
Vicksburg
Hot Springs
Ark
Flags and banners awarded to Cornell victors in Saratoga
At Congress Hall in Saratoga a large crowd witnessed awards for Cornell crews and Yale rival Kennedy. The College Association presented United States flags and banners, plus silver cups, with Kellogg of Connecticut presenting them. Later races at Glen Mitchell featured Yale and Harvard victors in walking, running, and hurdles, with notable feats by Platt, Taylor, Driscoll, and Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Cornell
Congress Hall
United States
Srace
Kennedy
Yale
College Association
Stephen W. Kellogg
Connecticut
Ithaca
Collegians
C. M. Farbour
Amherst
W. A. Platt
Williams
G.W. Green
Harvard
W. R. Taylor
M. E. Driscoll
Clarence W. Francis
Columbia
Dartmouth
Taylor
Driscoll
Francis
M. Culver
Union College
David Trumbull
J. B. Potter
Glen Mitchell
H. Barber
Trumbull
W. A.platt
W R. Taylor
A. N. Fairbanks
Brown
Fairbanks
T. H. Legislin
Union University
Pennsylvania
C. N. Culver
Union
J. B. Lindley
W. ©. Hall
Potter
Lindley
H. Rodgers
Wesleyan
D. ©. Morrell
J. D. Goodwin
Goodwin
Rodgers
Morrell
J. W. Prior
Curtis Maxwell
W. G. Hall
C. B. King
Maxwell
M. 8. McCann
J. W. Gunsler
J.E. Eustis
Eustis
Gunsler
Saratoga Lake
Two Indians Killed by Soldiers on Red Cloud Reservation
The Herald from Red Cloud Agency reports two Indians killed and three wounded by soldiers on Little White Earth River. Indigenous leaders halted negotiations with the Commissioners, and people are detained at Red Cloud Agency amid unclear circumstances. Favorable crop reports dot the Union Pacific and regional lines as barley and rye harvests begin. grasshoppers migrate northwest. weather runs hot and dry north of the Platte with heavy rain in some areas south. John D. Lee works on a statement about the Mountain Meadow Massacre as witnesses tied to the event depart town. Omaha records a 99 degree afternoon and a vote against a $50,000 bonds proposal for permanent city improvements.
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Omaha
New
Herald
Red Cloud Agency
Little White Earth River
Union Pacific
S.C
Otoe
Cass
Tarpy
Platte River
Omana
Nea
The Turf Monmouth Park Races Report
The July 15 racing card at Monmouth Park featured the Thespian stakes dash won by the faithful Freebooter with Duilgaision third. Ascension won the West Run Hotel stakes for three year old fillies by six lengths, Gypsus runner up and Finework third. Wild Idle captured the Grand Jockey Club purse over Dublin in two mile heats, while Mate Galway won the Long Branch stakes with Spendthrift third.
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Monmouth Park
Aithless
Freebooter
Duilgaision
Ascension
Gypsus
Finework
Katie Pearce
Lizzie B
Club
Wild Idle
Dublin
Mate Galway
Spendthrift
Franklin Telegraph Company Adopts New York Ticket
An adjourned meeting in Boston today elected a New York party slate led by Sidney Dillon and Jay Gould for Franklin Telegraph Company. Alfred Nelson of New York presided and said the finances could not be presented as they were not ready. Dillon and Eckert received 7,833 votes. the other seven candidates 6,544 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Franklin Telegraph Company
Alfred Nelson
New York
Sidney Dillon
Jay Gould
W. J. Lyons
John H. Mortimer
Thomas ‘I. Eckert
Henry M. Taber
Fred. L. Ames
BE. T. Atkins
BE. H. Rollins
Messrs. Dillon
Eckert
Mr. Nelson
A. & P. Tele
Board vote ends bid to sue A. P. Telegraph Co
The resolution to authorize the Director to sue the A. P. Telegraph Company in law or equity on behalf of the company failed 5 446 to 2 398. The action was tied to alleged fraud over mismanagement of the Frap tin Line and related rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egraph Company
Frap Tin
Preto Rates
A. & P. Telegraph Company
Corbin in Westerville faces charge and hired keeper
Corbin, of Westerville, has entered into a recognizance to answer profanity charges and is said to have hired a bar-keeper and reopened his ruined building amid an incendiary fire. The Columbus Toledo Railroad advertised bids for road construction. The Universalist excursion to Yellow Springs was postponed due to rain. Trott, accused of stabbing two colored men, will be examined tomorrow on the charge of stabbing with intent to wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Corbin
Westerville
Columbus & Toledo Railroad Company
Yellow Springs
Trott
McCradle
Turner
Book Traders Convention Adopts Arbitration and Price Rules
The Niagara Falls morning session heard speeches from Berry Nashville Sacket Monroe Mich Shepherd Kansas City and others. Resolutions set arbitration duties define under-seller and publish case statements if needed and maintain publishers advertised retail prices with limited exceptions. Officers were elected led by A D F Randolph and a Toronto excursion planned for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falts
Book Traders’ Convention
Messrs
Berry
Nashville
Sacket
Monroe
Mich
Shepherd
Kansas City
Committee of Thirty
Committee On Arbitration
American Book Trade Association
Boards of Trade
J. W. Gunn
Springfield
Boston
Ident
A. D. F. Randolph
New York
Martin Taylor
Buffalo
Wesley Jones
Burlington
Iowa
John B. Piel
Baltimore
Timothy Nicolaou
Richmond
Ind
James 8. Baker
James Knight
Troy
Toronto
Council of American Hebrew Congregation Elects Boards
The Ameri can Hebrew Congregation Council held its last session in Borrauo. A Board of Governors was elected with Bernhard Beltman as President and Herman E. Sterne as Vice President. An Executive Board was chosen including Moritz Loth and Solomon Levi. The council adjourned after minor business and will reconvene next July in Washington amid strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Solomon Levi
Lippman Levy
Bernhard Beltman
Abram Aub
Simon Wolf
Washington, D. C
Lazarus Silverman
Chicago
Henry Mack
Charles Kahn, Jr
Henry Brooks
Buffalo
S. Ullman
Louisville
B. F. Heilman
Kansas City
Desperado John Gallagher Suspected in Prostitution House Death
Caicaco reports Clinton Cook and Henry C Spencer alias John Gallagher quarreled in a house of prostitution. Gallagher shot Conk twice, hitting the abdomen and causing immediate death. Described as blood thirsty and wicked, he formerly lived in St Louis, possibly English born, and was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Clinton Cook
Henry C. Spencer
John Gallagher
Conk
St. Louis
Ores
Gen Waddy Thompson habeas corpus case ends in St Louis
The Gen Waddy Thompson habeas corpus case ends as Judge Knight remands Thompson to Sheriff Anderson of Memphis. Thompson is reported quite ill and it is unclear when he can depart for Memphis.
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St. Louis
Waddy Thompson
Knight
Thompson
Anderson
Memphis
Circuit Court Overrules Dismissal Motion in Distillers Case
July 15 Oshkosh United States Circuit Court overruled ex-Senator Carpenter's motion to dismiss, giving defendants ten days to answer. Trials set for the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minwavxeg
United States Circuit Court
Oshkosh
Carpenter
Governor Ha rtranft Grants Warrant for McQue Execution
Governor Hartranft issues a warrant for the execution of Barney McQue, convicted in Lycoming County in December 1874 for the murder of John, to be carried out on August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisounc
Hartranft
Barney McQue
Lycoming County
John
Indictments Against Loader and Price In Becher Case
Kings County Grand Jury indicted Joseph Loader and John J. Price for allegedly swearing falsely against Henry Ward Beecher and Elizabeth St. Tilton. The case centers on testimony tied to the Beecher scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loader
Price
New York
Kings Couny Grand Jury
Joseph Loader
John J. Price
Henry
Ward Beecher
Elizabeth St. Tilton
Mail Service Restored on Lower Mississippi Routes
Temporary arrangements with coast packets will carry weekly mails along the Mississippi from New Orleans to Vicksburg. The schedule covers all points on the river, ensuring mail delivery resumes between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
All Pointe On
New Orleana
Vicksburg
Col Gildersleeve accepts American rifle team challenge
Loxpoy July 15 reports uncertainty over whether the American Riflemen will shoot at Wimbledon after talks with Secretary Mildmay of the National Rifle Association. Col Gildersleeve declares acceptance of the British cup and invites team members to compete, with some may decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Loxpoy
Wilhl
Col. Gildersleeve
Midmay
Council
National Rifle Association
Bodine
Yale
Mildmay
Prince of Wales visit to India sparks parliamentary debate
In the House of Commons Henry Fawcett urged defraying none of the Prince of Wales eastern tour expenses. Disraeli opposed, Gladstone supported, and the motion was defeated 67 to 379. The Prince of Wales bill passed 338 to 16. The Canada Copyright Bill moved to second reading. St Charles Dilke urged broader representation, but the division ended 120 to 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince OF Wales
India
London
House of Commons
Henry Fawcett
Disraeli
Gladstone
Yeas
Canada
St. Charles Dilke
French Assembly Debate Over Bonapartists Aftermath
Paris July 15 M Savary condemned Bonapartism and attacked M Rouher. Buffet defended the police prefecting while Gambetta accused cabinet of aiding Bonapartists. A government backed by 48 to 3 votes kept to its declarations as Left protested. Times correspondent notes government split between Right and Left and the danger to maintain power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Savary
Anne
M. Rouher
M. Buffet
M. Dufaure
M. Gambetta
Broglie
Loxpox
The
Times
Great Republic Arrives with Notables from Asia
The Great Republic lands in San Francisco on July 15 with Rear Admiral Pennock and staff of the Asiatic Squadron among the passengers. Shen Pao Chen of Fukien is named Viceroy of Kiangsu Kiangsia and Anhui, with the High Commissioner for Foreign Affairs headquartered south of the king at Wanking amid tensions in Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hoong Kong
Yokohara
Pennock
Asiatic Squadron
Hox Roxe
Suaxenar
Shen Pao Chen
Jaofutai-Of-Fpukien
Formosa
Kiangsu
Kiangsia
Anhui
King
Wanking
Kashgar
Dorregaray Enters Catalonia as Weyler Pursues
Mapnip, July 15 reports the Carlist General Dorregaray advancing into Catalonia via the Tremp Valley. He is being chased by Alfonsist Generals Weyler and Martinez Campas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorregaray
Catalonia
Mapnip
Tremp
Weyler
Martinez Campas
Sultan of Zanzibar Leaves for Continental Journey
Reports from Loxpoy and London note the sultan's departure for the Continent on July 15. The same date carries word of unrest near Bhamo Burmah and a failed Lambert Bros. & Scott coal firm with $1,000,000 liabilities. A Italian pawnbroking sale plan and Vienna court movements accompany the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpoy
Zanzibar
London
Bhamo
Burmah
Loxnox
Lambert Bros. & Scott
Jackson Defalcation Rocks Louisville Revenue Office
Information of a large defalcation reaches Louisville as George N. Jackson Deputy Collector and cashier is found $45,000 short. A warrant is issued for his arrest but a physician stops removal, citing life endangerment by arsenic and uncertainty about his survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvitur
United States Revenue
George N. Jackson
Buckner
Jackson
Jail Break Freed Southern Kansas Thieves in Wichita
The Republican's Wichita special reports ten notorious horse thieves escaped last night from a Wichita jail. Wallace Bennett, the last captured gang member brought from Cheyenne agency by U S marshal Lefebre, was among them. Armed friends aided the jailbreak. officers pursue, expecting a fierce pursuit within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wichita
Kansas
Wallace Bennett
Cheyenne
United States
Lefebre
Philological Association hears papers in Newport
In Providence on July 15 the American Philological Association heard Mr O Keefe of Brooklyn read The first sentence of Cesar s Commentaries. Prof B W Ernst of Providence spoke on The O tion of German Sentences. Prof W Merriam of Columbia College presented on Explorations in Troy and Cyprus. Prof Marsh discussed Disseminated Terminatives. A Bay excursion to Rocky Point followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
American Philological Association
Newport
O'Keefe
Brooklyn
Cesar
B. W. Ernst
W. Merriam
Columbia College
Troy
Cyprus
Marsh
Narragansett Bay
Rocky Point
Flood Strikes Pirrssure Area As Sewers Overflow
Heavy rain in Pirrssure Pennsylvania causes sewer overflows along Butchers Run and Alleghany Street. Water reaches three feet in East Street, forcing residents to flee to higher ground amid screams of women and children. Flood subsides with no serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrssure
Butchers’ Run
Alleghany
Eaststreet
Steamers Oceanic and Montana Sail From San Francisco
Marine news reports the Bee and Co steamer Oceanic bound for Hong Kong via Yokohama and the P M S Co steamer Montana bound for Panama. In New York on July 15 the steamship California arrived from Glasgow and the steamship State of Louisiana from New York arrived out.
Cotton State Congress Adjourns After Three-Day Session
The Cotton State Congress ended its three day meeting at Bateies North Carolina at 1 o clock. A resolution urging Congress to make greenbacks a legal tender for all government dues and on imports was discussed and postponed for further consideration at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bateies
N. C
Cotton State
Congress
Woman Aims to Kill Doctor Over Promised Marriage
Sprixerrerp Massachusetts July 15 Mrs Aurora K Dimmock used a revolver to shoot at Dr A W Thompson in Northampton yesterday in a bid to force marriage. The attempt failed and Dr Thompson has sought confinement for her as a lunatic though friends dispute her insanity sparking town excitement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprixerrerp
Mass
Aurora K. Dimmock
A. W. Thompson
Northampton
Thompson
Tariff Rates Set by Local Board of Underwriters
At a Local Board of Underwriters meeting in Curiaco, a draft tariff for grain shipments by water was agreed. The rates are only modestly higher than previously charged and lower than those set by the International Board. Temperance notes from Provinesce, BR 1, July 15 report the Nationa Division Sons of Temperance voting on a proposal to authorize colored divisions by states with a 11 to 19 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Board of Underwriters
International Board
Temperance
Nationa Division
Sons of Temperance
Stateson & Proposition
Yeas
Legislative Suffrage Committee Backs Slowing Vote for Women
July 15 Hantroro Cr. The Legislative Suffrage Committee reported in favor of slowing women from voting in the Presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantroro
Legislative Suffrage Committee
Baseball Gossip From New York and St Louis Trades
Baseball notes mention New York on July 15 with St Louis Browns and Mutuals signing seven players including Vantvonn. Chicago and Hartland are also referenced in terse game or signing fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis Browns
Mutuals
Ba Vantvonn
Chigagos
Hartland
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