Daily Gazette June 12 19th Century Snapshot
Contents list for a multi page issue outlining sections on Washington Foreign Railway matters Columbus religious news the loss of the Vicksburg Suk Suug tournament telegraphic miscellany advertisements Tilton Beecher Isaac Bromley book agent Old Bill Allen diary Fourth of July and the Mayor Educational Eden Park concert fatal accident local paragraphs Water Works investigation Tony Pastor Hotel arrivals Board of Aldermen weather reports suburban news real estate transfers advertisements Ephomiat platform heresy additional Hive Indianapolis miscellany Letter from Rome American Ladies in Germany origin of man cleaning away wrecks cabbage leaf needed Horace Ode Book 1 The Hushes Holwycu Religious intelligence a new ator advertisements Day ton California telegraphic miscellany river news Sunday schools Ohio typical Conference on Church and State advertisements and more
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Washington
Columbus
Vicksburg
Tilton Vs. Beecher
Isaac Bromley
Bill Allen
Leducational
Eden Park
Tony Pastor
Rome
Germany
Horace
Waterworks and elections raise questions in Gazette commentary
The Gazette questions police directives on ballot purity and investigates the Waterworks affair, urging readers to study accountant Jonaston’s testimony and speculate on hidden items. It criticizes Strone’s handling and mentions Bishop elect Rocneston, election tricks, and a Tillton tale on geniuses for husbands.
Testimony links water works irregularities to political power
From 1865 to 1873 Mr Johnstox testified that water works accounts were straight and ran smoothly. In 1873 irregularities began and the books now show proofs. The Democracy’s rise to power in the city is tied to the start of corruption, which has grown each year since.
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Johnstox
Offhand Disclosure of 900 Junketing Sum Emerges
New details surfaced last night about a 900 junketing expense Syet- Baker hid fearing newspaper exposure. Mr Jouxstoy found the item hours before SneveakEr testified, suggesting Sneeneakee’s candor was sparked by the likelihood of further press coverage.
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Syet- Baker
Jouxstoy
SneveakEr
Sneneakee
Committee of Safety Takes Hand in Water Works Probe
The Committee of Safety declares a decisive move to reform municipal management. It will push the Grand Jury to uncover facts in the water works irregularities and back the Prosecuting Attorney, urging vigorous indictments and prosecutions if warranted.
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Committee of Safety
Namby-Pamby
Alliance of Democracy and Rome Prompts Connecticut School Grant Debate
The piece argues a growing alliance between the Democracy and the Church of Rome with calls to amend Connecticut's Constitution to bar public school funds from sectarian use. The New Haven Register attacks the idea urging Democrats in the Legislature to act, noting current constitutional ambiguity allows boards to direct funds to church schools.
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Democracy
Church of Rome
Connecticut
New Haven Register
Oon ‘Enquirer
Catholic Telegraph Silent Now as People Wake
The Catholic Telegraph stays quiet for now while the public grows restless and exposes a scheme of deception, signaling a shift in awareness and scrutiny of leadership.
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Catholic Telegraph
Centennial of Bunker Hill Celebrated in Boston Next Week
Boston prepares for the June 17 centennial observance of the Battle of Bunker Hill with ceremonies and public memory. The article recounts the June 1775 fight at Breed’s and Bunker Hills, detailing the siege, assaults, and heroism of Prescott, Putnam, and Warren as British and American forces clashed on Charlestown neck.
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Bunker Hill
Boston
Bunker and
Breen’s Hills
Rhaanv Frorminenam
Charlestown
Charles River
Mystic River
Bunker and Breed
Gags
Hows
Barcoyne
Cuntex
Cambridge
Washington
Artemas Warp
Massachusetts
Potnam
Prescott
Pomaroy
Starx
William Prescott
Pepperell
Mass
Breed’s Hill
Concord
Lively
Copps’ Hill
Aga Pot- Lard
Warp
Stang
Rego
Gace
Eco Angies
Bitrae
Remembering old affairs and American independence
The passage reflects on the long arc of history from colonial rebellion to universal freedom. It argues that severance from Britain was justified, peaceful in outcome, and expanded civil and religious liberty worldwide. It credits the Bunker Hill fighters with advancing independence and emancipation beyond the young nation.
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Bunker Hill
Public Library Board Adopts Civil Service Exam Rules
The Cincinnati Public Library Board of Managers approves a reform code to ensure competent staff through exams in required branches. Existing assistants must pass if seeking reappointment, with tests on literature familiarity and library operations, plus book classification and alcove layout knowledge. The editorial questions the Librarian’s motives and whether exams target staff or the head administrator.
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Board of Managers
Cincinnati Public Library
Philadelphia
Central Avenue Till Thief Caught After Cash Theft
A youth named Harry Grover was caught by Jas Fishwick at the shoe store on Central avenue near Eighth street while attempting to steal from the money drawer. He was arrested and jailed at Ninth street. The same youth tried a theft Thursday night at Mrs Buckley’s fancy store on Central avenue near Ninth, taking about eight dollars before fleeing, pursued by the proprietor.
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Harry Grover
Jas
Fishwick
Central Avenue
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Ohio University trustee appointment fills Storer vacancy
Geo. W. Boyce of this city appointed by the Governor to fill the Ohio University Athens trusteeship vacancy caused by Judge Storer's death. Boyce is an OU graduate. A series of local items follow, including horse theft arrest of Jacob Bescher of South Charleston, a fete champetre at Holmesdale Covington with Band, a Grand Jury partial report listing cases of larceny and horse-stealing, a hungry former hotel waiter B. Ruchzeiger charged with larceny, a missing girl probed by police, a Trinity M E Church strawberry festival, a Waggon driver injured, a lost boy alert for Darwin Colvin, and the Workhouse Director Hinl's death from consumption.
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Geo. W. Boyce
Ohio University At
Athens
Storer
Mr. Boyce
Successful Burglary At No 50 Longworth Street
Charles Walters, a model maker, was robbed of about $300 in money and two German Savings Bank certificates after burglars pried open a window and looted his front room residence. Walters, living alone since his wife’s death, found his kitchen tin box with $900 and the other valuablesMissing. police investigated and noted the dark, easy-access entry.
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Charles Walters
Walters
Longworth Street
Philadelphia Club Rout Ludlow in One Sided Base Ball Contest
About 500 spectators watched Philadelphia Club defeat Ludlow 19 to 4 on Ludlow grounds. The visiting team featured seasoned players and former Athletics, with McMullen Meyerle Malone and Tracy among the familiar names. Ludlow’s defense and throwing faltered, while Philadelphia piled up runs through the game and a series of errors by Ludlow.
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Philadelphia
Ludlows
Ludlow Nine
Reds
Philadelphia Clu
Waich
Cincinnati Nine
Union
McMullen
Meyerle
Malone
Tracy
Fisher
Pitcher
Buckeye
Ludlow
Walker
Fulmer
Williams
Crowley
Cutlam
Drain
Crandall
John Robinsons Great Show Arrives With Big Moral Circus
Excitement builds among boys and girls as a tight budget funds the annual John Robinsons Great Show. Reserve deposits will be used after the parade on Monday as crowds gather near Lincoln Park to see the grand procession and performances in the sawdust arena with afternoon and evening shows.
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John Robinson
Lincoln Park
Fire Destroys Clothes Store and House Fire at Plum and Seventh
A small second story blaze on the Isundry corner of Plum and Seventh was put out by local engines without a general alarm. Later a box 15 alarm reported a fire at B H Drahman’s clothing store, 26 Public Landing, quickly drenched by water. Loss about 300 dollars, insured unknown. Death of prominent citizen Alexander Hamilton noted with funeral set for Richmond Street. Dedication of Union Church in Camp Washington sold to Methodist Episcopal Church. Mixed case involves P B Thomas accused of cutting with intent to kill, defense claims wound caused by SallieDee Beck's corset stays.
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Plum
Seventh Streets
George Street
B. H. Drahman
Public Landing
Alexander Hamilton
Richmond Street
Richmond’ Street
Union
Camp Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Trustees
P. B. Thomas
Ninth Street
Sallie Dée Beck
Sallie
40 000 the Figure From the Cleveland Leader
The Republicans of Ohio can give Hayes a 40000 majority if they work. From 10000 to 15000 who voted for Allen and Geghan two years ago will back Hayes this year. Home bounds Republicans must turn out or Allen will be retired. The campaign urges urgent effort before the election.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hayes
Allen
Geghan
English Surgeons Find Thin Material Replaces Lint in Dressings
English surgeons report an extremely thin material as an excellent substitute for lint in wound dressings, citing its accessibility and practical usefulness in clinical care.
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England
Temperance State Convention Adopts Education Plan
Indianapolis June 11 The temperance convention reassembled and approved a plan to organize district associations and push temperance education in common schools with a text on the topic. A memorial to Congress urged DC alcohol bans and broader import prohibitions. Officers for the year were elected, led by President Mrs Z G Wallace. The Macintyre scandal section covers Miss Alice Robinson's testimony about a ciphered Valentine letter and related evidence as the prosecution plans to present more witnesses.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapolis
Tne
Bayliss
Weunas
Congress of the
United States
District of Columbia
Day
Committee On Memorial To
Congress
National Congress
United States Senate
House of Eyre
Naval Service
The
United
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Indiana
Senate
House of Representatives
Mlealo- 3
Ate
Pelistae
Baxter
Ana
J. H. Bayliss
Christian Churches of
Charles E. Coffin
Richmond
Board of State Charters
Ogg
Wallace
Indi
Committee On
Z. G. Wallace
Auretta Hoyt
Nis
Alice A. Vining
Raparierer
M. M. Finch
M. J. Warnock
Princeton
Gibson County
A. M.D. Harrah
Worthingshie
Russell
Salem
David Stiver
Madison
Martha Valentine
Martha Broadbent
Ogden
Dr. Brown
Lndianapolis
Martha Wison
Bloomington
Mary D. Naylor
Crawfordsville
Perth
Mary L. Fravel
Westville
Riveath
Jane Turner
Kokomo
Jennie Aveline
Ft. Wayne
A. J. Barton
Plymouth
Gov
Women of
Im Committee On Statistics
John W. Ray
Reneedy
George W. Hoss
Will
William Bexter
Annete Hoyt
Lynch
Satan
Peraps
É . Neff
Martindale
Alice Robinson
Dagar Friexp
Alice M. Boriyson
Valentine
Ida Fawkner
Elevator safety reform urged by Cincinnati reader
To the Editor of the Cincinnati Gazette a reader argues for safer elevator design citing frequent accidents. He proposes caged platforms so passengers cannot reach or tempt fate and suggests mechanisms to ensure platform doors close automatically, urging adoption by architects and authorities.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Turstey
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Prince of Wales
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South Charleston
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Joseph Huntington
Bescher
Fifth Street
Huntington
D. H. Holmes
Holmesdale
Covington
Ladies of Trinity Protestant Church
Brand
Cincinnati
Suspension Bridge
Grand Jury
George Cavanaugh
Jas. Probst
Henry Wahhble
Fred. Osseger
James Makin
Mary Kennedy
James Fay
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Thomas Duncan
James Miles
Nicholas Kennedy
Thos. Johnston
B. Ruchseiger
St. James
B. Ruchzeiger
Ms. Kennedy
Perry Street
Forbes
Fred
Wolfored
Third Street
Darwin Colvin
Gilbert Avenue
Walnut Hills
A. Hinl
Seventh Street
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Japan
Omegre
Macintyre
Mrs. Fawkner
Jan
RK. Fawkner
Mapank
Miss Taylor
Rosetta Benjamin
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