Earthquake News Dominates City Pages
Washington dispatches describe a major earthquake affecting Pola and surrounding areas. The Daily Gazette notes telegraphic misfires and rail disruption, with coverage spanning home news, weather, water works, and local incidents. Additional items include editorials, historical notes, and advertisements across pages.
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Einer
Washington
Haring Pola Fororeign
Faete
Sola
Eorvoriat
Ial
Tom McGehan
Improveen
Greenfield
River News
Dayton
Xenia
Springfield
Fort Wayne
Gazette Announces Ten Pages For Summer Issue
The Cincinnati Gazette announces a ten page issue for the Summer edition and tells subscribers that the extra sheet is included at no extra charge. It instructs customers to report delivery failures to the Gazette Counting-room and offers mail service for those leaving the city, with orders to be left at the counting-room.
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the Gazette
Daily Gazette
Fourth and Vine
Cincinnati Gazette Company
Ohio politics and finance spark unsettled debate
The piece catalogs factional pitches and financial critiques. It cites Gro H Pexpteton, Gen Cary, and Gen Geant arguing about money, inflation, and presidential prospects. It notes Ohio Democratic governance, fiscal deficits, and municipal debt while touching federal satire and a Chicago visit outcome.
Liberty in Ohio and hotel price predictions
The piece argues liberty would suffer if the Democratic party is defeated in Ohio, suggesting the state would endure Allan's non re election. It then discusses Philadelphia hotel price reports for the Centennial, with proprietors divided on price hikes and New York hotels potentially undercutting. It notes faster trains enabling day trips and warns against overpricing.
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Gov. Auten
Erotic Party
Orld
Ohio
Liberty
Allan
Philadelphia
New York
Vienna
The Earthquakes And The Lost History Of 1811
A 19th century note recalls the December 16 1811 earthquake in the Miami Valley. Col Mansheep and Col Bates observed a violent shock with chimneys and a new brick schoolhouse toppled. It links the event to Caracea and New Madrid with lakes formed and Mississippi shifting banks. The piece muses on ongoing shocks and volcanic origins from Missouri to the Pacific, noting Yellowstone geysers and extinct peaks in Oregon and Washington.
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Col
Mansheep
Isaac Bates
House of Refuge
Miami Valley
Bates Place
Cincinnati
Caracea
South America
New Madrid
Mississippi
America
Missouri
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone
Oregon
Washington
Ohio 1867 1873 Elections Show Democrats Held Ground
The analysis notes Democratic gains and losses across 1867 to 1874 with vote totals for Augen in 1873 and Thurman in 1867, highlighting a maximum Democratic vote of 244 321 and a minimum of 214 654. It argues Republicans need full turnout to secure Hayes victory, asserting a silent vote reflects disaffection.
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Auten
Thurman
Ohio
Greecy
Augen
Taurman
Allen
Seymour
Tuurman
Gregtory
Hayes
Ex Gov Bunnock Praises Liberty At Brown University
Former Massachusetts governor Bunnock spoke at Brown University on American liberty and the minds who prepared independence. He omits Connecticut figures, noting Connecticut’s self government and lack of royal governors, while praising Massachusetts delegates for shaping the Constitution.
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Bunnock
Massachusetts
Brown University
Providence
R. J
Connecticut
Great Britain
Connecticut Delegation Aided Constitution Framing
A historical view lauds Connecticut as a mediator between small and large states during Constitution shaping. It contrasts Connecticut’s commercial yet statesmanlike stance with Massachusetts efforts to claim credit for Bunker Hill and criticizes historians for long arguing over leadership in that conflict.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Bunker Hill
Grasshoppers In The Mail Alarm Calls For Action
Newspapers warn against mailing specimen grasshoppers after reports of boxes breaking in transit and several insects escaping. The piece recalls prior warnings and urges rapid steps to stop further dissemination through postal routes.
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Gazeey
Davens Voices Unity Aim at Bunker Hill Centennial
General Davens closed his Bunker Hill Centennial oration by urging unity in reconstruction. He called perfecting the Union the highest duty, above all else, and asked that states stand shoulder to shoulder despite past conflicts. He urged absence of resentment toward former foes and respect for constitutional changes accepted by all.
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Davens
Bunker Hill
Ohio Democracy platform mocked by papers and pundits
Chicago Times mocks the Ohio Democracy platform as poor and weak while St. Louis Republican predicts a drubbing for a currency driven platform in 1876. Urbana singer Emma Long debuts to a large audience. Lord Macaulay biography by G C Trevelyan MP moves toward publication next season.
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Ohio
Chicago Times
St. Louis
Columbus
Democracy
Lord Macaulay
G. C. Trevelyan
M.P
New Superintendent of School Buildings
W H Adams was elected last Monday night to head Public School Buildings over John McCommon. A brief recalled incident shows Adams previously appeared on the city payroll as a police payee during Sen A Harris mayorship 1863 66. The treasurer learned Adams did not work the force, and investigations revealed he was in the iron trade and oil ventures in Pennsylvania or West Virginia. The council stopped the pay and Adams threatened suit. This notes a controversial municipal service chapter surrounding his rise to the post.
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W. H. Adams
John McCommon
Sen. A. Harris
Adams
Adolphus Carnes
Csiro
Nashville
Mound City
Cincinnati
Carnes
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Treasury
John McCammon
Counterfeit money duo arrested after turtle soup dine
Two men identified as George Colbert and James Holsiau entered Heisters on Fifth near Vine and offered a $50 bill for turtle soup. The bill circulated, was questioned as counterfeit, and the pair, angry at the hold up, were arrested after the police found counterfeit currency on them.
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Heister
Fifth Street
Vine
George Colbert
James Holsiau
Privy Collapse Claims Girl at No 211 Pearl Street
A fatal accident at 211 Pearl Street yesterday afternoon killed Katie Burns when a privy seat collapsed and she fell into the vault. Coroner's inquest censured the property owner for the unsafe privy. her father is laborer Lawrence Burns. An examination shows about 3.5 million dollars in county real estate transfers in the last seventy days.
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No. 211
Pearl Street
Katie Burns
Dan Galligher
No. 6 Engine Company
Lawrence Burns
Pan Sao
Earthquake Hsickens Ohio and Indiana area reports
A morning telegraph summary describes a brief earthquake felt yesterday across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois with a five second north to south rocking motion. Buildings swayed, plaster fell, chandeliers swung, and observers in Cincinnati Covington Newport and nearby districts reported similar sensations. Local schools offices and homes noted effects while officials awaited confirmation from astronomers and experts.
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Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Fete Champetre Benefits Trinity Church in Covington
In Covington at Stormesdale grounds Mr Holmes a fete champetre drew about 600 attendees between 4 and 11 pm. Admission 50 cents yielded a large sum for Trinity Church debt. Grounds lit with heat-lights and lanterns, refreshments served restaurant style. Children from the Sunday school performed hymns on an artificial stage.
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Covington
Holmes
Stormesdale
Trinity Church
Dead Drunk Marion County Lawyer Found in Alley
A well-dressed man lying in an alley near the C B and D Depot was found yesterday. He carried papers and a legal document identifying him as S A Bartlett from Marion County. A pass over the railroad and an empty pocket book were found. he could not move or speak. He was taken to the Third Street Station house. The case appeared sensational but he soon revived and the mystery was resolved: the man was simply dead drunk.
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S. A. Bartgam
Marion County
Third Street
Committee On Investigation
Messrs
Biddle
Greenlees
Brauneis
Wolf
McCaffery
Wells
Dirt
Keller
Smith
Chamberlain
Enquirer
Dirr
Mr. Chamberlain
John Robinsons Big Show Nearing Final Run
The exposition of John Robinson draws large crowds with yesterday and last night’s attendance reflecting its merit. The vast canvas proved too small to admit all who sought admission, and the show is now established rather than experimental, with a steady corps of performers and secure engagement.
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John Robinson
Olobe
Plans and Vendetta Surrounding Tom McGe han
Recount of Tom McGehan’s violent life from childhood to death, his alleged killings in Cincinnati and Butler County, and public outcry in Hamilton. Indignation meetings, a Vigilance Committee, and threats against McGehan’s allies mark a turbulent era as authorities struggle with law vs. mob justice.
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Tom Myers
Myers
Hamilton
Butler County
McGehan
Tom McGehan
Cincinnati
Morrin
Committee of Safety
Park Concerts At Eden and Lincoln Parks
Eden Park hosts Germania Band led by Mr Seidensticker performing Overture Pique Dame Cavatine Lombardi Horn Quartet Intra Flotow Verdi Potpourri Trovatore Mazurka and more Lincoln Park hosts Currier's Band with a diverse programme including March Queen of the West Overture Thoughts of Thee Verdi Waltz Fairy Lamp Polka and Popular Melodies selection cues dominate a night concert lineup.
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Park
Eden Park
Germania Band
Seidensticker
Flotow
Messre
Nehrickel
Kuaufi
Bernhardt
Quags
Lincoln Park
Currier
Death from Hydrate of Chloral at Walnut Street Saloon
John Cade a 53 year old saloon keeper at 494 Walnut street died after ingesting eighty grains of hydrate of chloral. He suffered years from rheumatism affecting the heart and had recently endured severe pains. His wife prepared a strong dose for pain relief, but he drank the entire bottle. Dr Whittkemp arrived promptly. Cade died around 5:30 PM. He left a wife and one child.
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John Cade
Maigister
Cude
Water-works probe ends as witnesses testy and perjury charge
Officials clash in a water works inquiry over management and finances. McCaffery defies orders while accusing press insult. Mosler and Murray testify on vault lining and funds. Harris Jr charged with perjury after habeas corpus release. street entertainment planned by a blind singer. Knights of Honor incorporation noted. design prize awards to be delivered at Cincinnati College Mall.
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Mosler, Bachmanao 4 Co
McCaffery
James Murray
Ien A. Harris, Jr
United States
Hooper
Harris
Emmons
United States Grand Jury
Anderson
Vine Street Congregational Church
School of Design
De‘livers
Cincinnati College Mall
Rufus King
Kay
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