Denial of a Sensational Rumor About Senator Morton
Washington June 10 dismisses a sensational dispatch from an Atlantic correspondent claiming Senator Morton demanded changes in Indiana revenue officers or break with the administration. The interview with Secretary Bristow was friendly, and Morton said nothing of such plans. Also listed: Sioux Commissioners designated to treat with the Indians for the Black Hills. Delinquent tax list published. War records volumes near ready. Seal locks contract renewal rejected. Wittenberg College events include alumni address, inauguration, and honors.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washileton
New York Evening Post
Morton
Bristow
Indiana
Hawley
Connecticut
Internal Revenue
Pratt
Senator Morton
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Black Hills
Allison
Bishop Havens
Georgia
Morrill
Maine
Hinman
Republican
Board of Public Works
Sioux Commission Names Hinman as Commissioner Candidate
Washington reports Rev. D. Hinman, a missionary and government interpreter with the Sioux, as the lone figure identified for a Sioux Commission role. Rumors of a split between Senator Morton and Secretary Bristow lack foundation. Treasury plans to improve oversight at lake and frontier ports after dissatisfaction with the Customs Commissioner.
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D. Hinman
Lake and Frontier Ports
Pobgia
Secretary of the Treasury
Dayton News Tidbits From June Fireside Socials and Crimes
A Dayton dispatch reports car thieves on the Pittsburg Railway were stirred by arrests as detectives detain two men for stealing across the western division. Robert Redwood, a National Soldiers Home veteran, pleads guilty to attempting rape of a colored child and is held for the Grand Jury. The 93d C. V. I. plans a Hamilton reunion, and a grand party at Sam Ha fig’s estate showcases high society. Gen P L Young visits Nazareth Seminary. Phosnix Hotel readies for public opening. Dayton to celebrate Independence Day with a united natal day event after twenty-five years. John Hancock reappointed superintendent of public schools at $3,000. Gideon Wills testifies in a perjury case involving Thomas J. Gibbon and a 14-year-old girl’s marriage.
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Pittsburg
Western Division
National Soldiers’ Home
Robert Redwood
Ladd
Redwood
Beers
93D C. V. I
Hamilton
Ree Wrens
Sam Hafig
Harries’ Smee
Herbert Smith
Dennison
Columbus
Favmn
New York
Williams
Chicago
H. K. Greble
Cincinnati
Smith
Board of Education
John Hancock
Thomas J. Gibbon
J. A. Adams
Adams House
Indianapolis
Gideon Wills
Commencement Week Closes at Wittenberg College
Commencement week at Wittenberg College ended today with the graduating class addressed to a large audience in Black's Opera House. The twelve or nineteen graduates included ten preparing for the ministry. The baccalaureate sermon by Thos. Herrret of Dayton was delivered Sunday evening on the subject.
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Sprincrizto
Wittenberg College
Black
Opera House
Thos. Hrerett
Dayton
Reunion of the Old Folks at Leesburg
A Leesburg gathering for the Old Folks reunion saw large attendance at the Pioneers Fair. General J J McDowell and Judge Hinkson spoke, resolutions for deceased members were adopted, and a wealth of relics from 100 to 300 years old drew steady crowds. The event featured music by the Leesburg Cornet Band and a bountiful noon dinner for pioneers.
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Leissure
J. J. McDowell
Judge Hinkson
Leesburg Cornet
Phos. Adams
Clinton County
Benjamin Franklin
Wm. Penn
Tippecanoe
Troy Officials Visit Cincinnati Gazette Dispatch June 10
Troy Ohio Mayor City Council and officers toured state institutions in Cincinnati and examined plans for a new City Hall and fire house. Governor appointed George W Boyce a trustee of Miami University.
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Troy
Miami University
Comumons
Ohio
Columbus
Figer
George W. Boyce
Architect James Young Dies After Overdose Amid Rumors
Special Dispatch reports James Young, a well known architect, died after an overdose of chloroform used for neuralgia. He was 29. Nearby reports note mammoth teeth unearthed near the city. Undine Boat Club received a new paper shell by Waters & Sons of Troy, N Y, costing 325 dollars. Police raids on houses of ill fame are ongoing.
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Toxeno
James Young
Undine Boat Club
Waters & Sons
Troy
N. Y
Run Over and Over Again
A man believed to be Henry Williams of Toledo was run over near Hivispaus two miles from the location. His body was found this morning after night train activity. he apparently slept on the tracks while drunk, leaving a wife and children in Toledo.
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Henry Williams
Toledo
Examination Begins in Express Robbers Case
In Mewrnts Texas on June 10 witnesses are examined in the Express robbers case. Messenger Brady identifies the entire gang as his attackers. A woman killed by a train near Germantown is named Mrs Robinson Milliner of New York, believed to have ended her life by stepping in front of the train after her husband’s recent death.
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Mewrnts
Texx
Brady
Charleston
Germantown
Robinson Milliner
New York
Fourth of July Plans in Terre Haute Speak at Event
Special dispatch reports preparations for an old Asiones 4th of July in Terre Haute with speakers including the Hon. D. W. Voorhees Dick Thompson Bayless Hanna and others. An old settler meeting is also planned for that day.
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Terre Haute
Cincinnati Gasette
Trace Havre
Asiones
Hich
D. W. Voorhees
Dick Thompson
Bayless Hanna
Milfords Edge Buckeyes 4 to 3 in Columbus Play
Special Dispatch reports Milford defeats Buckeyes in Columbus by 4 to 3. Also notes New York Mutuals beat St. Louis Red Stockings 18 to 4. June 10.
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Milfords
Buckeyes
Ae Lowe
New York Mutuals
St. Louis Red Stockings
Sinking of the Ocean Steamer Vicksburg and Rescue
New York reports the Dominion Line steamer Vicksburg sank amid ice on June 1 with eighty eight souls aboard. Five seamen were rescued on June 6 nearly dead from exposure, recounting a harrowing voyage, freezing cold and boats foundering, while others perished in the ice.
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State of Georgia
Dominion Line
Vicksburg
Montreal
Liverpool
James Crowley
Quebec
Spain
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N. F
O’brien
Gogan
Wilkinson
Williams
Kellogg Corrects Chicago Times on Louisiana Debt
Governor Kellogg replies to a Chicago Times editorial that quoted Louisiana debt as 50,597,394 95, detailing January 1874 figures, reductions through bond redemptions and exchanges, and asserting the present debt is 21,279,680 25. He condemns Weymouth’s analysis as unofficial and notes misused appendix by a legislative joint committee.
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The
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Republican Party
New Orleans
Chicago Times
Louisiana
Weymouth
Mr. Weymouth
Races At Northern Indiana Association Meet Draw Big Crowds
The third day of the spring meeting drew 4 000 to 5 000 spectators as rain improved track conditions. Highlights included a three minute trotter race for 800 with 13 entries and Richard winning multiple heats, followed by a 600 free for all pacing won by Sleepy George after Granger led early. A two mile running match saw Capt Hutchinson prevail. Final day events promise 800 trotter, 1 000 purse, and a mile run purse.
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Chester Thomas, Jr
Charley
Richard
Ch. Richard
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G. G
General Mack
B. G. Duke
Transfer
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B. G. Granger
B.g. Hoosier Dick
Greg Harry
B. G. Tom Hendricks
Capt. Hutchinson
Flower Girl
Harry Lightfoot
Hutchinson
Capt
Leamington Felicity Ally Free Booter Wins Juvenile Stakes
New York June 10 The juvenile stakes dash of half a mile for two-year-olds was won by Free booter with Leamington Felicity as ally, Warlock third, time 50 seconds. Springbok won the second race mile heats, Spendthrift second, Bigfellow third, times 1 44 14 and 1 46. The third race a mile and a half for $500 purse saw Madge defeat Scratch by a length, time 2 47. In the fourth race for $500 and one mile eight, atador won, Consignee second, Lord Zetland third, time 2 04. The steeplechase match for $5,000 went to ice by a length, Trouble second, time 4 18 2.
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Lorillard
Warlock
Springbok
Spendthrift
Bigfellow
McDaniel
Madge
Donohue
Scratch
Atador
Consignee
Lord Zetland
Ice
Trouble
Omana
Nes
Ned
Legal Tender
Randall and Huckleberry
Pennsylvania
Tirusville
Josh Billings
Gen. Lee
Lady Camp
Magnolia
Silk Smugglers Indicted Amid 1870s Silk Frauds
The United States Grand Jury in New York filed indictments against Horace B. Claflin & Co. and silk buyer Wm H Talcott for complicity in major silk smuggling. Counts allege concealing six cases worth $30,000 of silks on April 21 1873 and multiple instances of receiving and concealing goods during 1872 1873, with further charges for receiving and selling large quantities of silks imported contrary to law. Also named are firm members Horace B Claflin John Claflin Edward E Eames Horace J Fairchild William S Dunn Daniel Robinson and William A Talcott. Additional indictments target Charles Felid Ross Felid John J Morris and William D Fenner for concealing over $600 000 in silks during 1874.
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Grand Jury
United States Circuit Court Today
Horace B. Claflin
Unite States
John Claflin
Edward E. Eames
Horace J. Fairchild
William 8. Dunn
Daniel Robinson
Wm. A. Talcott
H.B. Claflin
Fire destroys fourteen houses in Elizabeth town Ky
Courier-Journal dispatch reports a disastrous fire at Elizabeth town Kentucky lasting five hours. It destroyed fourteen houses and caused severe injuries to Straus and his family who jumped from a second story window. estimated loss around $26,000 with only $2,000 insured.
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Elizabethtown
Lovutsville
Courier-Journal Dispatch
Rey Go
Straus
New Hampshire Editors Face Contempt Court
In Manchester New Hampshire editors and correspondents from Concord are to be brought to the bar of court next Tuesday for contempt for articles reflecting on the Edges Tilleen Court. The notice comes on high authority and signals a legal rebuke over published criticisms.
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Manchtster
N. H
Concord
Xara
Tilleen Court
Doncaster Wins Gold Cup at Ascot in Tight Races
At Ascot on June 10 Doncaster took the Gold Cup with Aventuriere second and Nougot third. The St James Palace Stakes produced a dead heat between Boy of Naples and Craig Millar, with Garterly Bell finishing third.
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Fiji Islands
Protestant Books Box Seized At Madrid Custom House
A box of Protestant books consigned to an American resident was embargoed at the Madrid Custom-house. The matter has been brought to the attention of Mr. Cushing the United States Minister at Madrid.
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Saxtanpser
Mr. Cushing
United States
Madrid
Prince Bishop Foerster of Breslau Fined for Excommunication
Beewix June 10 The Tribunal at Posen sentences Prince Bishop Dr Foerster of Breslau to 2000 marks or 133 days in jail for unlawfully excommunicating a priest.
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Breslau
Beewix
Posen
Foerster
Neerest
Boiler Explosion Destroys Tug R. R. Hartford
In Bourrato on June 10 the tugboat R. R. Hartford blew its boiler at 6 am near Central wharf. Captain James Hand and Engineer Edward Day were killed and a Cleveland resident and a boy were injured. The vessel was blown apart and sank, with Hand’s body thrown across a street and Day’s body lost in the harbor.
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Gov Osborn Talks From Kansas In St Louis Edition
In St Louis on June 10 Republican coverage reports Gov Osborn of Kansas addressing local audiences. The Kansan governor speaks on state matters and party stance during a midyear briefing.
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St. Louis
Republican
Kanrona City
Gov.Osborn
Kansas
Railway Dispute Highlights Milwaukee St. Paul Lines
In New York on June 10 the United States Circuit Court heard a branch of the Milwaukee and St Paul and Minnesota and St Paul railroad litigation. LaCrosse and Minnesota Railroad Wm Barnes trustee faces three sets of bondholders in the ongoing case. Baltimore and Ohio President Garrett reported June earnings of 1 320 494, up from 1 226 009 year ago, and cited high tonnage despite low rates, denying rumors of large New York loans or a $500 500 offering with no buyers.
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United States Circuit Court
Beore Judge Blatchford
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Minnesota & St. Paul Railroad
LaCrosse & Minnesota Railroad
Wm. Barnes
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
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Garrett
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Mr. Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio
Governor Cheney Inaugurated In New Hampshire
Governor Cheney took the oath of office and delivered his message in an inauguration marked by no civic or military display. The Maryland Democrats call a July 21 state convention in Baltimore to nominate Governor, Controller and Treasurer. The New York Liberals plan a state convention with time and place to be set by the committee.
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New Hampshire
Coxcorp
Maryland
Bautimers
Baltimore
New York
Miners Face Shaft Standstill at Diamond No 1 Incident
In Winkessarre a large gathering of miners blocked the Diamond No 1 shaft as police led by Mr. Parish tried to enter. Most refused to work, fearing harsh treatment of “blacklegs,” leaving the shaft idle while a standoff continued.
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Parish
National Christian Association Holds Third Day Proceedings
Picrssure Pa June 10. The third and final day opened with exercises by Elder Barlow. Reports from committees were adopted including nominating Rev. D. R. Kerr of Pittsburg for president and a slate of vice presidents. Resolutions urged speedy suppression of secret orders. Speakers included Rev. Milligan, Rev. Woodruff Post, Rev. Henry Cogswell, and W. A. Coquittle.
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National Christian Association
Barlow
Nomin
D. R. Kerr
Pittsburg
Committee On
Milligan
Seal City
Mr. Woodruff Post
Rochester
N. Y
Stove makers push price rise and cut pattern costs
In St Louis the stove manufacturers committee urged higher prices due to higher production costs and reductions in pattern expenditures. John B Perry of Albany argued for price increases and lower mounting and pattern costs. Resolutions honored Daniel H Mears of Cincinnati and Hudson E Bridge of St Louis as the convention adjourned. A reception and a trip to Iron Mountain followed.
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St. Louis
Committee On Business
John 8. Perry
Albany
N. Y
Daniel H. Mears
Cincinnati
Hudson E. Bridge
Iron Mountain
Confederate Memorial Service at London Park
Graves of Confederate dead were decorated at London Park with flowers in a ceremony led by the Army and Navy of the Confederate States. Major Robert Stiles of Virginia delivered the oration as Union soldiers attended and decorated the Confederate monument, while Confederate soldiers honored the Union dead.
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London Park
Robert Stiles
Virginia
Ohio defaulter arrested in San Francisco on governm ents requisition
H. B. Rich, a former railroad employee from Columbus, Ohio who fled April 26 with a $7,000 deficit, was arrested in San Francisco on a governor’s requisition and will be sent east tomorrow. Also notes arrivals of steamers Victoria from Glasgow and Greece from London in New York.
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Columbus
Ohio
New York
Victoria
Glasgow
Greece
London
Brooklyn Burglar Arrested After Bay Shore Capture
New York dispatch reports the arrest of a suspect linked to a Tompkins Avenue Brooklyn burglary. The German named Stutpe was detained at Shepabed Bay. Blood was found on his clothes, tying him to the reported crime.
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Shute
Isda
Shepabed Bay
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Stutpe
New Fees Lane 10 Parade Decision by New York Orangemen
New York Orangemen decide not to parade citing new fees. The report notes a plan change affecting local events and references Key figures Bing Willems and a lab teen memory alongside four grand elements.
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Lane
Clan Bing Willems
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