Saranac Sinking and Whisky Ring Expose Wider Frauds
The War Department plans stern Rio Grande patrols with naval launches from Point Isabella and allied land forces. A new whisky fraud method is revealed as forms 45 and 59 show vast discrepancies between distillery books and returns. strong evidence implicates several houses. Also reported are Minister to Belgium Jones's possible resignation and the Saranac sinking after striking a sunken rock with no loss of life.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasuixeroy
Rio Grande
War Department
United States
Plymouth
Texas
Point Isabella
Milwaukee
Sioux Commission to Advise on Indian Settlement Matters
The Sioux Commission members Rev S D Hinman A B Cummings W H Ashby and J S Collins are designated by the Secretary of the Interior to advance settlement questions in Indian country. They will begin with a country survey interview with Indians and then join the remainder at a central point likely Fort Sully for a grand council and negotiated treaty. The Metropolitan National Bank of Pittsburgh is authorized to commence business with capital $200 000. On the Mexican border officials fear raids may prompt U S Mexico conflict. warships and army will protect citizens while Gen Ord commands the border. The Plymouth under Capt Russell sails for the Rio Grande mouth to supply armed launches. APPOINTED A G Hegnembourg and Sally Dallman become appraisers in the First Missouri District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. D. Hinman
A. B. Cummings
W. H. Ashby
J. S. Collins
Sioux Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Fort Sully
Metropolitan National Bank OF
Pittsburg
Texas
United States
Mexico
Plymouth
Russell
Rio Grande
Ord
Too Much Talk Accident Rain Storm Miscellany
Dayton O June 21. Charles McCrosson of Harrisburg was shot at night on the way home. a drunken man named Kipp boasted of the shooting and McCrosson will charge him with shooting with intent to kill. Also reports of George Russell injured by a bridge collision at Sonora and a farmer Miller injured by a runaway horse near the Dayton & Western Railway. A severe wind and rain storm swept the valley.
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Dayton, O
Charles McCrosson
Harrisburg
Kipp
McCrosson
Esquire Warner
Salem
George Russell
Sonora
Xenia
Miller
Trotwood Station
Dayton & Western Railway
Swithh
Local July celebrations and race day lines up
Knights of Pythias invite Richmond to join the national birthday observance on July 3. Masons plan Embury Park picnic on Thursday the 94th inst. Sam F Hunt to give ovation on the 3rd. Spring raves start tomorrow with forecasts predicting bad weather. Dan Howell and Lewinski named in an $800 trotting race and Huckelberry and others in a $500 tanning race. Most runners come from the South.
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Knights of Pythias of
Richmond
Ind
Masons
Embury Park
Sam
F. Hunt
Dan. Howell
Lewinski
Huckelberry
Capt. Hutchison
Oxmore
Governor on trip to Chillicothe and Dayton celebration
Gov Allen left Columbus bound for Chillicothe to stay until July 1 and will pass through Columbus to Dayton for a Soldiers Home celebration on July 3. Council approved an ordinance to improve 3.5 miles of High street under the Penn act, plaster concrete over the Town street Nicholson, and issue bonds totaling $30,000 to extend city water mains. H. S. Rich, ex Baltimore & Ohio agent, has returned from San Francisco on embezzlement charges.
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Columbus
Allen
Chillicothe
Dayton
Soldiers’ Home
High Street
H. 8. Rich
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
San Francisco
Monumental Building Cornerstone to Be Layed
Sidney hosts a grand corner stone ceremony on the 24th with fraternal and military contingents including Pearson Guards of Piqua Red Men Knights of Pythias and Masons. Frank McKinney of Piqua to deliver the oration. Funeral for R H Sidney Journal employee’s child drew large attendance. Board of Education abandons Superintendent role for next year prompting debate on policy efficacy.
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Sidney
Pearson Guards
Piqua
Knights of Pythias
Frank McKinney
R. H
Sidney Journal
Board of Education
B.S. Page
Suspect Arrested in Boot Goods Theft Ring
Horace Holcomb alias Fairman Sherman Huntress, connected to a $10 000 boot and shoe theft from Auburn New York, was captured in Kendallville Indiana after evading officers since April. Deputy sheriffs Holden and Lehr aided in the arrest and Holcomb was sent to New York by governor’s requisition. Martin Curtiss, 46, was found dead in his bed, likely from intemperance.
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Fr. Wayng
Holden
Cayuga County
N. Y
Lehr
Kendallville
Ind
Horace Holcomb
Re Fairman
Charles Sherman
H. Huntress
Auburn
Holcomb
Newspaper Trip Explores Atchison Route For Eleven Papers
Detroit Cleveland Toledo and Interior Ohio journalists embark on a twelve day excursion via the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad to view the completed line. A near fire at the infirmary caused little damage as authorities enforce the stock ordinance and impound animals under mayoral orders amid city opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totopo
Detroit
Cleveland
Toledo
Ohio
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe
Shooting Match Arrangements and Severe Railway Accident
Plans were made for a shooting match on the 29th and 30th with over 500 dollars in prizes. A man named Reason Eaton, north of town, was crushed by a wagon while hauling sawlogs, sustaining severe leg injuries.
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Buoraws
Eaton
Dully Brothers Arrest Trigger Bloodshed in New York
Thomas and John Dully leaders of the Sevas topol Rock Gang were arrested for robbery near Forty-third Street and Third Avenue. A gunfight with officers left one officer with a shattered arm and another seriously beaten. A riot erupted as bystanders supported the ruffians. Thomas Dully was fatally shot, John escaped.
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New York
Thomas
John Dully
Sevastopol Rock Gang
Forty-third Street
Third Avenue
Dully
Mutuals Draw Big Win Over Cincinnati Amateurs
Special dispatch reports the second Cincinnati baseball match where the Mutuals of this city beat the Cincinnati Amateurs by 20 to 11. The Louisville score lists Mutuals of New York 11 Eagles of Louisville 2, and Boston Bostons 8 Atlantics 7 on June 21.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Mippleport
Cincinnati
Mutuals
Associated Press
Louisville
New York
Eagles
Boston
Bostons
Atlantics
Republican Meeting in Delaware Addresses Attendees
Gen. F. B. Pond of Columbus spoke to a Hayes Club gathering in Delaware Ohio. Despite heavy rain and college exercises, the meeting produced an enthusiastic reception and strong speeches.
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Delaware
F. B. Pond
Columbus
Hayes Club
Southern Editorial Excursionists Visit New York
The Southern excursionists arrived in New York this morning and were welcomed by Gov. Tilden. Hon. 8. H. Powell replied, and the party plans to depart for the West tomorrow.
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New York
Gov
Tilden
H. Powell
West
Trial of Mrs Merrigan ends with jury deadlock
In Brooklyn on June 21 the trial of Mrs Sarah Merrigan for the murder of Miss Maggie Hamill ended without a verdict as the jury failed to agree. The case centers on events at the Merrigan residence in September 1873.
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New York
Sarah ©. Merrigan
Maggie Hammill
Brooklyn
Moody and Sankey visit controversy at Eton College
Moody and Sankey prepare to visit Eton drawing protests from students and governors. Knatchbull Hugesson asks the Provost to brief Governors and seek disapproval of services. The Lords debate shifts as controversy grows and a protest with 650 signatures is noted. The Times and London journals voice disapproval amid a broader financial panic rumors.
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Lospex
Sanky
Btoh
Knatchbull Hugesson
Moody
Sankry
House of Lords
Marquis of Bath
Baron Lyttleton
Eton College
Moody and Sankey
Lord Lyttletone
Lord Overstone
Earl of Shaftesbury
House of Commons
Baillie Cochrane
Mr. Gladstone
Eton
Loxpor
London
The
Times
Garibaldi Ahead in Rome Municipal Elections
Rome reports Garibaldi leading the field in municipal elections held today with all parties backing him. The Pope received congratulatory deputations on the coronation anniversary and dismissed rumors of conflict with the Italian Kingdom while praising Catholic devotion worldwide.
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Rome
Garibaldi
Holy See
Centennal grant voted for France display at US Exhibition
In Paris the Assembly approved a 120000 grant to promote a worthy representation of France at the United States Centennial Exhibition without opposition. Debate opened on the public powers bill. MM Blanc and Monjon opposed the bill claiming it gives royal prerogatives to the President and risks restoring monarchy. The Right mocked revived radical doctrines while the Left offered no counter demonstrations.
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Paris
France
Blanc
Monjon
Fire Hits Toronto Bolt and Nut Factory Loss $50,000
Fire swept the Toronto Bolt and Nut Factory in Toronto Ontario last night, owned by Robb & Co. causing estimated losses of $50,000. Earlier the Winona planing mill of Conrad Bohn burned in Minnesota, with about $30,000 in damage and $6,000 insured.
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Toronto
Ont
Robb & Co
Winona
Minn
Paw
Mixy
Conrad Bohn
Terrific Midwest storm floods farms and rails damage wide area
Kansas City Missouri reports a severe storm Sunday night with four to five hours of rain wind and hail. Many houses struck and roofs torn off. Bridges washed away on Fort Scott and Kansas Pacific lines and several trains ditched. Farmland damaged with submerged corn and damaged fences. Authorities foresee repairs and resumed service soon with no deaths reported.
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Kansas City
Fort Scott Road
Kansas Pacific
North Missouri
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Sedalia
St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern
Three Men Arrested on Train for Counterfeiting
J R Reed George Watson and James Lyons were arrested aboard a Panhandle road train from Columbus to Pitrspure Pennsylvania yesterday on counterfeiting charges with detention by local authorities pending further action.
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Pitrspure
Local detectives pursue Columbus linked case
Special detectives from this city traveled to Columbus to pursue the matter. Guilt seems almost certain, with several other parties in the vicinity believed implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sinking of the U S steamer Saranac near Seymour Narrows
The U S steamer Saranac struck a mid channel rock in Seymour Narrows while en route from Sitka to Belking Straits on a scientific expedition. All crew survived though stores were limited. the ship sank in an hour with only a few personal effects saved. The crew landed at Victoria after the ship broke up. The Otter will proceed to the wreck. No lives were lost.
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Belgium
J. Russell Jones
Brussels
Saranac
Navy Department
United States
North Pacific Squadron
Seymour Pass
Johnson Straits
Vancouver
Urden
Cap
Narrows
Canadian Overland Railroad
Sanders
Victoria
Otter
New York
Republic
Liverpool
Queenstown
City of
Assyria
Movittx
Quebec
Miners Return to Work at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Mines
The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company mines at Sugar Notch Wanamie Hanover Nanticoke Empire Diamond Plymouth Hollenback and others resume operations with a 10 percent pay cut ending a six month suspension. Riverside Coal Company and independent operators also restart.
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Wickessarne
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Sugar Notch
Wanamie
Hanover
Nanticoke Empire
Diamond
Plymouth
Hollenback
Riverside Coal Company
Covington Brother-in-law Kills Resident in Family Feud
In Memphis on June 21, Brad Yarborough of Covington was killed by his brother in law Wm Kinney in a feud. Kinney surrendered to the sheriff. In court a brawl led to a judge fining two attorneys $50 each and the deputy $25. fines later remitted for the deputy.
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Memphis
Tenn
Brad, Yarborough
Justice of the Peace
Covington
Wm. Kinney
Kinney
First Circuit
Strike at North Chicago Rolling Mills Now Substantially Rich
June 21 report notes the strike leaves 1500 workers idle while fifth engineers stand firm and new hires only keep the blast in operation. City directory previews reveal 146000 names to be printed. Central state reports one of the heaviest storms in memory causing rail and crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Chicago
Banker E L Frisgell Dies in Omaha Hotel
E L Frisgell banker from Bloomington New Jersey died suddenly at the Grand Central Hotel Omaha Nebraska from congestion of the lungs. Cozzens Hotel was sold by the Sheriff for 12025 dollars. The Carter excursion party totaling 212 passed through Omaha yesterday en route to California.
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Omahas
Nes
E. L. Frisgell
Bloomington
N. J
Grand Central Hotel
Cozzens
Carter
Californ
Justice of the Peace Thomson Indicted for Embezzlement
The Grand Jury in New Orleans indicts Thomson of Algiers for embezzlement and extortion in office. O. F. Hunsicker, a noted politician, is arrested on forgery charges in St. James Parish. Francisco Fernandez, a sailor, dies after a fall from the foretop of the Prosperidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Justice of the Peace
Thomson
Algiers
O. F. Hunsicker
St. James Parish
Francisco Fernandez
Beecher Trial Hearings On Money Origins Revealed
In New York on June 21 during the Beecher trial Mr. Shearman stated that all funds used in the case came solely from Henry Ward Beecher and himself. He affirmed willingness to bear responsibility for the expenditures.
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New York
Beecher
Freight rates rise on western bound trains in Baltimore
Baltimore June 21 rates on western bound freights were advanced by the Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania lines from six to fifty percent above post war levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Six fishermen drown off St John salmon grounds
Six fishermen in fishing boats were drowned near St. John on the salmon grounds Friday night amid heavy seas. A Paris political doctor verses tyranny against license, arguing liberty is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N.B
St. John
Paris
Notable Society Bits From Various Figures and Times
Capt will be offered a naval post if the Duke of Edinburgh’s wishes prevail. Matthew Henry coined cleanliness is next to godliness. Mme Pattie Canx hosts a London dress ball in Rebecca attire studded with diamonds. Cardinal Antonelli’s gout endangers his health more than the Pope’s. Edwin Booth may portray Brutus Cassius and Antony in Julius Caesar at Fifth Avenue Theater. Otto von Guerike receives Magdeburg street honor. Eric Mackay, head of a Scotch clan, dies. Prof A L Perry aims to train a blind student in music and heads to South Williamstown to lead a new church. Anna Dickinson plans a San Francisco stage debut with mixed proofs of talent. Asa Bigelow recounts New Englander migratory routes and Bible zeal, born 1784 Colchester Connecticut, resident of Ohio since 1844.
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Edwin Booth
Julius Cesar
Fifth Avenue Theater
New York
Brutus
Cassius
Marc Antony
Asa Bigelow
Ohio
Bible Reader
New
Bairdstown
Wood County
National Educational Association meeting and varied notes
The National Educational Association convenes in Minneapolis from August 3 to 5. Delaware peach growers estimate a 6 million basket crop. North Carolina brags of a woman with stockings carrying a bushel of shelled corn. The Buffalo Express denounces current women’s fashion as vulgar street theater. Wisconsin notes the badger is nearing extinction. A Delaware youth fails to marry at the last moment due to a minister’s dog. A Western judge jokes about juries finding verdicts. The Burr pistol is displayed in New Haven among centennial relics. An English fashion spreads to Free Masonry. lodge fees rise. A French court weighs seizing a soldier’s wooden legs. Human ego outlives birth, likely after death too. A proposal suggests more church vestibule seating for courting youths. The Niagara hackman reappears, assisting a bridal party and sharing a “best man” role.
International Metric System Convention Endorsed by Major Powers
The London Times reports the International Commission on the Metric System has signed a convention by France Germany Austria Belgium Spain Russia Italy Switzerland and the United States. The institute will compare and preserve prototypes, conduct periodic national and thermometric standard checks, and scale precision standards. Expenses capped at 400000 francs with annual costs. fourteen member international committee to be formed with costs shared by signatory states.
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London Times
International Commission On
France
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Spain
Russia
Italy
Switzerland
United States
International Institute
International Committee
Laos
Enue
Herr Foerster
Herr Thustria
M. Stas
Gen. Ibaney
Mr. Vignaud
Signori
M. Wild
Herr Hirsch
Vigor of Lifes Sarsaparillian Resolvent Ad
An old advertised remedy claims to purify blood and clear skin. It promises brighter eyes and a smooth complexion, removing sores pimples and various skin afflictions from head to face. The formulation is stated as pleasant to take with small dose.
Radway's Ready Relief Promises Quick Family Pain Cure
The advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as the best medicine for families and miners in sparse districts, claiming it cures pains from various causes within hours. It urges travelers to carry a bottle, notes effectiveness against cramps, dysentery, cholera, fevers, and more, and lists a fifty cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radway
Radway’s Pills Advertised as Regulating and Purifying
An urchin wording ad proclaims Radway’s Pills as tasteless coated remedies for stomach liver bowels kidneys and other internal derangements. Claiming no mercury or deleterious drugs the pills promise purification and regulation of digestion and elimination with possible side symptom lists.
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Radway
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Walker
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Carcer
J. H. Williamson
Springfield
Sioux ‘Commission
A. G. Hegnembourg
Sally Dallman
Missouri
Gov. Allen
Rich
Sidney News
Toledo News
Monrezat
Canadian Rubber Company
Great Britain
Luxroy
Castile
Beaux
Franklin
Alaska
United States Squadron
Cuxhaven
Kiel
Juniata
Hamburg
Broussels
LeNord
Hazertax
W. .H. Curnew
John Gartnell
James Weber
Stockton
Courier-Journal
Shelby County
Henry Logan
Shelbyville
Logan
Younger
James Brothers
Gad’s Hill
Kansas
Kentucky
Omaha News
New Orleans News
Beecher Jury
Will
Duke of Edinburgh
Matthew Henry
Mme
Pattie Canx
Rebecca
Ivanhoe
Cardinal Antonelli
Otto von Guerike
Magdeburg
Saxony
Eric Mackay
Lord Reay
Scotland
Charles
A. L. Perry
South Williamstown
Anna Dickinson
Springfield Republican
Republican
Kate Field
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
North Carolina
Buffalo Express
Wisconsin
State
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
New Haven
Falsus
Uno
Worcester Press
England
Order of Freemasonry
Niagara Hackman
DR. Radways
Badway
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