Dayton Story Highlights Seibert Arrest and Local Crime
Dayton dispatch reports the arrest of Jacob Seibert identified as a Cincinnati 1856 murderer, with local officials cautious yet hopeful after confinement by Metro police. The piece notes injuries to Justice of the Dayton Journal, the detention of suspects Glark and Jack, a planned public celebration of the national anniversary, and various weather, fire, and rail incidents with no loss of life.
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Jacob Seibert
Cincinnati
Seibert
Hawkins
Hatfield and Hu
Metrolitan Force
Justice
Buzz
Ajad
Jacobs
Greenville
Rick
The
Philharmonic Society
Music Hall
Miami Valley
President Olimer
Temperance Convention Opens in Chicago amid Temperance Push
The National Temperance Association began its Chicago convention at Farwell Hall with delegates from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, and Brooklyn. Officers were elected including Hiram Price as president and Joshua Nye as first vice president. Henry Wilson urged Christian temperance and youth training. The day featured welcomes, Colfax greetings, and discussions on the moral and physical harms of liquor, ending with adjournment after committee appointments.
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Chicago
National Temperance Association
Farwell Hall
Allen Ballard
New York State Temperance Union
Mary Burt
Women’s Temperance Union
New York
Weichmary
Philadelphia
Deeman
New Jersey Temperance Union
Susanna Evans
J. B. Dunne
Boston
W. ©. Steele
Brooklyn
Wilson
Henry Wilson
Jennie Welling
John Russell
Thomas B. Hunt
Mary Livermore
John N. Stearns
A. E. Kittredge
Oureighbors
Friends of Temperance
Schuyler Colfax
John O'Donnel
Kittredge
N. A. Davis
Bristow Addresses Louisville Board of Trade on Finances
Secretary Bristow spoke to a large Louisville audience at the Board of Trade rooms. He argued for a sound monetary basis and warned against relying on temporary expedients, praising Louisville’s prospects and urging continued financial reforms for national prosperity. General Bristow to stay in the city several days with a reception planned by Capt. J. M. Shirley.
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Louisville
Bristow
of Trade Rooms
Peertey
Board of Trade
J. M. Shirley
Seventh annual reunion of the 120th O V I in Wooster
The June 1 gathering in Wooster marked the seventh annual reunion of the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. About 100 attendees assembled in Opera Hall for a welcome speech by Mayor Wilhelm, with President John R. McKinney responding. The Independent Band and another band provided music before delegates adjourned to dinner after the 1 pm program.
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John R. McKinney
Col. N. Slocum
Ashland
Beajor
77Th
Illinois
Colorado Stock and Exchange Board Opens in Denver
The Colorado Stock and Exchange Board was formally opened in Denver with prominent capitalists from the Territory and the Pacific coast present. President Daniel Witter spoke, praise for the board’s potential to develop Colorado’s mineral wealth followed by a collation. A Marshall Mining Co stock share at $100 par was auctioned for the Ladies Relief Society of Denver, resold at 150 percent, and the board will meet daily at 11 o’clock for business.
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Con
Colorado Stock and Exchange Board
Pacific Coast
Daniel Witter
Commodore Degatur
Bennett
Colorado
Marshall Mining Co
Ladies Relief Society of Denver
Desperate Creek Police Wounded Near Arkansas River
June 1 Mosxocex I T. James Colonel and Jesse Johnson, Creek Indian Police light horsemen, were wounded during a failed arrest of Jim Dickery a noted desperado gang leader allied with Robert Johnson. Dickery’s gunfire left Colonel with a broken arm and multiple wounds, Johnson with severe facial and abdominal injuries. both would survive but faces doubtful recovery. The gang aided counterfeiting for Traders' National Bank of Chicago last winter.
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I. T
James Colonel
Jesse Johnson
Jim Dickery
Arkansas
Verdigris Rivers
Robert Johnson
Dickery
Johnson
McCartney
National Bank of Chicago
Indian Territory
Delayed pursuit of raiding Indians near Camp Campbell
A Globe-Democrat letter from Cirenada Colorado dated May 28 describes Captain Campbell of Company A, 6th Cavalry, lagging in pursuit of an Indian raiding band for about four weeks. Campbell reportedly was within five miles at one point, then retreated to camp and slowed his marches, allowing the Indians to escape. Charges were sent to the Arizona Commandant. a court martial is expected there.
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St. Louis
The
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Cirenada
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Company A
6Th Cavalry
Arizona
Sheridan Honored With Elegant Dinner In Curiao
June 1 report from Curiao notes Gen. Philip H. Sheridan was hosted at the Grand Nautic Hotel by personal friends Gen. Anson Stager, C B Farwell, John B. Drake, Chas L Wilson, Col. Henry Farrar, W F Coolbaugh, Phil Wadsworth, N B Judd, and Col. Benjamin Campbell. The private event included a surprise presentation of a solid silver tea set. It also mentions the upcoming marriage of Gen. Sheridan to Miss Rucker at the bride’s parents’ home at 8 PM Thursday.
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Curiaco
Philip H. Sheridan
Grand ‘Acutic
Anson Stager
C.B. Farwell
John B. Drake, Esq
Chas. L. Wilson
Henry W. Farrar
W. F. Coolbaugh
Phil. Wadsworth
N. B. Judd
Benjamin Campbell
Sheridan
Gen. Sheridan
Miss Rucker
Grasshopper maggots threaten pest extinction near Fort Scott
St. Louis reports that Kansas farmers Dunkee and Stout examined many grasshoppers and found about three quarters contained live maggots believed to exterminate the pests. They cite large piles of killed grasshoppers nearly alive with maggots as further proof of the infestation.
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St. Louis
Republican
Kansas City
Messrs
Dunkee
Stout
Fort Scott
Kas
Barr and Hopkins Lead in Pennsylvania Democratic Convention
Pirrsgore June 1 The county election of delegates to the Democratic State Convention at Erie produced a keenly watched contest for the Gubernatorial nomination between Col James P Barr and Hon James H Hopkins. Early tallies show Barr seven Hopkins three uninstructed three contested five and believed Barr fifteen Hopkins three.
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Pennsylvania
Pirrsgore
Erie
Col
Jas. P. Barr
James H. Hopkins
Barr
Hopkins
Chicago man struck by lightning in South Chicago
Chicago June 1 Charles Graham resident of South Chicago a pater struck by light ning during a talker incident. An other gentleman nearby was stunned and his chair jerks. The mispasms nearly proved deadly as witnesses described the chaotic scene.
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Chicago
Charles Graham
United Presbyterians at Wooster General Assembly Discuss Education Policy
The United Presbyterian General Assembly at Wooster debated educational policy. The committee chaired by Mr Rippey urged restricting aid to theological students under board care while not adding new colleges. Debates covered cooperation with other churches, funding for mission buildings, and correspondence with Southern American Reformed and other churches. The assembly adopted several recommendations on finance and ministerial restoration.
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Jane
United Presbyterian Aiments
Ducati
Rippey
Hev
A. Ellins
Re Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Patton
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Kennedy
Wallace
Carsons
Assembly
Committee On Correspondence
Southern American Reformed Church
Ear
Brown
A. G. Wallace
J W. Witherspoon
J. MccClure
McElwee
Teese
Southern Church
Mr. Armstrong
McGill
Reformed Church
Reformed Church Presbytery of
Adjournment of Presbyterian General Assembly in Cleveland
The Presbyterian General Assembly met in Cleveland and adjourned sine die after discharging the Committee on and Overtures. A report to consolidate minister relief fund and General Assembly trustee funds was adopted, with a Brooklyn invitation to meet next. Resolutions thanked Cleveland citizens and the Moderator, then adjourned.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Cleveland
Presbyterian General
Pennsylvania
Ministers Relief Fund
General Assembly
T. DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Ines
Aenea
Presbyterian General Assembly Adjoins After Long Session
The Presbyterian General Assembly in St. Louis adjourned sine die after a midnight session without any major action following last night's report.
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St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Fox River Baptists Hold Fortieth Conference at Englewood
Curcaco June 1 The fortieth annual conference of the Fox River Baptist Association was held at Englewood today with pastors and delegates from member churches in attendance.
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Fox River Baptists
Curcaco
Fox River Baptist Association
Englewood
Local meteorological report from Omaha area sums
Daily means of temperature pressure humidity rainfall and wind directions for date, listing multiple cities such as Augusta Boston Breckenridge Buffalo and many others. Includes temperatures from 52 to 81 with cloudiness and fair conditions, and notes barometer trends for regions including South Atlantic Gulf Upper Mississippi Lakes and Ohio Valley.
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Boston
Mass
Breckenridge
Buffalo
la Crosse
Leavenworth
Rand Haven
Louisville
Milwaukee
Eynesburg
Memphis
Montreal
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
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Folley
Omaha
Neb
Oswego
N. Y
Pittsburg
Portland
Savannah
Clear
St.Paul
Mian
Toledo
Toronto
Vicksburg
Fair Wilmington
Yankton
Tua. Bar
Mutua’l
Weatnr
Cinginnaui
Bass Sergt
US Apa
Orrres Oy
Ovviigg
WasuinaTon
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Missouri
Lakes
Middle
States
Cairo
Sherman Memoir Silence Before Shiloh Provokes Controversy
Nashville Banner notes critics dispute Gen Albert Sidney Johnston surprise attack details in Sherman memoirs The Memphis Avalanche eye witness recalls Confederate forces slept near Federal lines Saturday night and charged Sunday morning witnesses say camps showed signs of hurried abandonment and breakfasts left uneaten amid the pursuit A disputed account of who slept on guard and who woke the Federal camp the morning of Shiloh.
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Nashville Banner
Sherman
Battle of
Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
Memphis Avalanche
Albert Sidney Johnston
Corinth
Tennessee River
Middle Tennessee
Tennessee
Shin Ma
Sher
Wesleyan freshman fined for disorderly behavior in court
A Wesleyan University freshman was brought before Middletown Police Court for six incidents of disorderly conduct and fined $2 with costs. The report also notes appointments and events including Smith the cadet’s rise to inspector of the South Carolina militia, Lemoinne’s election to the French Academy, and various social and political happenings in the U S and Europe.
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Wesleyan University
Middletown
Three Children Die in Ontario House Fire Near Maxwed
In Maxwed Ontario near the village, a house owned by Mr VanMeter burned Saturday night. Three of his children perished in the flames as firefighters fought the blaze.
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Maxwed
Mr. VanMeter
Scientific and Useful Rupture Cure Elastic Truss Ad
An active promotional notice for a rupture cure using an elastic truss offered from 683 Broadway New York and a Cincinnati branch at 44 West Fourth street The ad claims dramatic bodily improvements and promises money back if no cure It cites multiple products including SOZODONT and Lini 1b Lodide and lists Depot No 451 Sixth Avenue New York with a 50 cent price and three dollars per bottle
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West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Sixth Avenue
Sixth
Piles cure claim at Covington office no knife
Drs Mitchell and Galbraith advertise a non surgical cure for piles with no payment until completion. Office at 413 Scott Street Covington Kentucky. Also promoted Radway's Ready Relief as a malarial fever remedy priced 50 cents per bottle, sold by druggists.
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Drs. Mitchell & Galbraith
Scott Street
Covington, Ky
Varying Names Tied to Butler County Weddings
In Venice on May 27 Reverend W K Spencer and J F Gray unite with Miss Kate d ley of Butler County. In the city on May 29 Joe Wilson and Emma Vanpelt wed under A B Leonard officiating. notices from Philadelphia and Delaware papers requested.
Vegetine Promoted as Blood Purifier and Cure
A promotional feature extols Vegetine as a great blood purifier able to cure Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and Female Weakness, claiming roots and herbs cleanses the blood, works from the root of disease, and is safe for infants. It urges readers to try it, notes testimonials appear weekly, and asserts broad efficacy across conditions.
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