Return of the Transit of Venus Chiefs in Washington
The Transit of Venus observers from the United States include Prof. Harkness in Hobartown, Lieut. Commander Ryan at Keagulan, Edwin Smith of the coast survey at Chatham Island, and Capt. Raymond at Tasmania. They refine papers for marking results, with telegraphic reports indicating independent results and a combined parallax accuracy likely under one tenth of a second. The joint analysis aims for the most accurate overall result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmmnertoy
Dr. Peters
Venus
Prof
Harkness
Hobartown
Commander Ryan
Keagulan
Edwin Smith
Coast Survey
Chatham Island
Capt
Raymond
Tasmania
Political Exiles From Uruguay Land Confusion
The acting Secretary of the Treasury has ordered Charleston to admit political exiles from Uruguay who arrived on the barking despite missing papers. The vessel sailed under an Oriental flag but carried no documentation, risking penalties for its arrival and legal questions about duties in the United States. The issue centers on landing rights and compliance with immigration and customs rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixoron
Secretary of the Treasury
Charleston
Uruguay
United States
Dayton Tramps Fight Aboard Panhandle Train At Brookville
Dispatch from Dayton reports two alleged tramps boarded an eastbound Panhandle extra at Arcanum, refused fare, were put off at Brookville, then boarded again and fought with the conductor and brakemen. One assailant fired a revolver wounding a man on the arm as the dispute ended. Authorities plan arrests. Also noted were sunstroke at Union Depot and a racing program at Southern Ohio Fair Grounds with Harem and Scotland winning heats, plus planned events and excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Panhandle Road
Arcanum
Brookville
Hayes
John Dowling
Ohio
California
Stockton
Gish
Dowling
Mr. Jones
Southern Ohio Fair Grounds
George Cadwallader
Orders to Open Old Schwab Distillery at Hamilton
The Miami Distilling Company will open the ancient Schwab distillery in Hamilton within a few days after issued orders directed the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Hamilton
Miami Distilling Company
Centennial-Postmaster Jewell Visits Indianapolis in Crises
The MacIntyre inquiry continues as Mrs Davis testifies that promises of money to sign affidavits were made by William M. French and altered by him. The witness disputes the retraction and calls her first affidavit true. Postmaster-General Jewell arrives, is lionized, and attends receptions with Gov. Hendricks and other officials. A Min meeting in support of the Centennial is held with speeches by Voorhees and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macintyre
Asylum
French
Indianapolis
Dye
John EE. Fawkner
the Sentinel
Mitchell
Ind
Jewell
Bates
Halloway
I. C. & Road
Gov. Hendricks
Morton
McDonald
Landers
Voorhees
Commencement at Ohio A & M College and Hayes Club gain
In Columbus June 22 the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College year closes with 70 students attending. Rev A D Mayo of Springfield spoke on aligning English study with farming needs. Judge Gilmore ruled on May 7 1869 petit larceny law and Hamilton County act repeal. Hayes Club meeting added new members with speeches by Gen Beatty Joseph Massey Cant Taylor Jr and J T Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
A. D. Mayo
Springfield
Mass
Supreme Court
Gilmore
Hamilton County
Hayes Club
John Beatty
Joseph Massey
David Taylor, Jr
J. T. Williams
Death of John T. Jacob Prominent Circleville Citizen
John T. Jacob a longtime Circleville drapery house executive and secretary of the Pickaway Agricultural Society died of pneumonia. Surveys of the Scioto Valley Railroad are advancing as crews work north and south from Circleville. A Columbus company is heading this way and another departs tomorrow toward Chillicothe amid heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Jacob
Scioto Valley Railway
Street Knife Attack Wounds Sunderman in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne on June 22 John Sunderman, an employee of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, was assaulted after resisting a demand for his truck. He sustained deep neck and ear wounds and a severe eye injury, with the injuries deemed dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayge
Ixp
John Sunderman
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Laying of a Corner-Stone at Greenfield Town Hall
Large turnout expected for the corner-stone laying at Greenfield Town Hall with Chillicothe Commandery Knight Templars Odd Fellows lodges City Council and Grand Master has deputized Dr R H Lansing to officiate. Burglary reports at Machon Secetme dwelling and Mr tty Su Grove thefts include a gold watch and $140. Hog cholera spreading in Liberty Township. farmers report corn damage across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Culluicotag
Greenfield
Chillicothe Commandery
Odd Fellows
R. H. Lansing
Machon
Tty
Grove
Liberty Township
Barn Struck by Lightning and Robbery Trial Verdict
A barn belonging to Mrs Betsy Shells near New Carlisle was struck by lightning during a heavy storm, burned to the ground, and valued at 2500 dollars with no insurance. Separately James Gillen was found guilty by a jury of high way robbery in a trial concluded this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprnnekeyp. V
Betsy Shells
New Carlisle
James Gillen
Baseball Box Score from Junaco June Twenty Second
A fragment reports Philadelphia team defeating Chicago opponents with an eight to three score. The text names Philadelphias and Chagos Apias unclear due to OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junaco
Philadelphias
Chagos
Gold Discovery at French Creek in Black Hills Camp Harney
A Fort Laramie dispatch reports Prof Jenney and Col Dodge led a Black Hills expedition that established Camp Harney near Harney Peak. Gold is found in paying quantities along French Creek and in Custer's Gulch with about 100 miners already at work. The command is in good condition as scientists consult at Camp Tuttle and plan a permanent camp pending supply return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Fort Lanawr
Prof
Jenney
Col
Ge Ave
French Creek
Harney’s Peak
Camp Harney
Capt Mix
Omaha
Nen
R. J. Wedge
Prof. Jenney
Hangey’s Peak
Custer
Custer’s Gulch
Curiaco
Inter-Ocean
Fort Laramie
Exeon
Col. Dodge
Harney
Castle Creek
Scientific Corps
Tuttle
Dodge
Custer’s Park
Custer’s
Captain Mix
Golch
Laramie
Opposition to Tammany Hall Organizing in New York
John Morrissey faced the Tammany Committee on Discipline for disloyalty and asserted independence within harmony with Tammany but against its management. A Delmonico's gathering of influential Democrats planned a new party organization to supersede Tammany and form a general committee from ward delegations to propel a systematic campaign against Tammany. A further meeting is scheduled for Monday with representatives from each ward to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Hall
New York
John Morrissey
Tammany Committee
Tammany
the Herald
Democratic State Convention caucuses and platform
Avensra Mg June 22 The Democratic State Convention met with 639 delegates. Gen Samuel J Anderson chosen permanent chairman of committees. Resolutions declare the Constitution and Bill of Rights sacred, favor sound currency, economy, reduced offices and salaries, one presidential term at 25000, civil supremacy in peace, and blame Republicans for suspension of habeas corpus and current economic distress. The report condemns Republican perfidy and misrule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avensra
Samuel J. Anderson
Republican Party
American Mercantile Marine
Maine Demand Reform Unites Against Past Differences
Maine calls for reform and unity beyond party lines to secure a triumph amid relaxed governance. An attempt to influence Ohio Democratic financial resolutions failed. Gen. Chas. W. Roberts of Bangor was nominated for Governor as the convention adjourned. In Syracuse the New York Prohibition State Convention opened with a state ticket to be nominated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Chas. W. Roberts
Bangor
New York State
Syracuse
N.Y
Legislature nominates Republican ticket for state offices
Goxcorp New Hampshire June 22 The Legislature in convention elected Republican nominees for Treasurer State Printer and Commissary General in a decisive afternoon vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goxcorp
N. H
Prescott Elected New Hampshire Secretary of State
Conconp New Hampshire June 22 The Legislature today elected Benjamin F Prescott to the office of Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Conconp
N. H
Benjamin F. Prescott Tary
Railway matters annual report of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad publishes its annual report showing gross earnings of 7,388,634 for the year ending March 31, with operating expenses 3,856,328 and net earnings 3,543,284. A surplus of 1,109,899 remains after $2,433,364 distributions. Also notes a suit to foreclose a mortgage against the Buffalo line. Union Pacific earnings for mid June show 1875 183,008 63 vs 364,537 94 in 1874, with a 32.50 percent rise. Rumors of a Kansas Pacific Union Pacific consolidation spark city stir as Wells Fargo expresses relocation plans and through freight prospects emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Buffalo, New York & Erie Company
New York
William H. Willis
Buffalo, New York & Erie Railroad Company
Erie Railway Company
Buffalo
Hugh J. Jewett
Erie Company
Charles F. Hunton
William Butler Duncan
Buffalo & Erie Mortgages
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Republican
Kansas City
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific Railways
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express
Dillon
Card
Ogden
St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern Railway
Independent Convention elects Henry Edgerton president
Minor telegrams report the Independent Convention at Sacramento, California electing Henry Edgerton as president. Troops in Pennsylvania coal regions to be sent home. Cardinal McCloskey and Abregate Ron cetti attend Mt. St. Marys College commencement at Emmittsburg Maryland. County Commissioners in Arkansas indicted for corrupt building contracts. New Orleans murder verdict finds Alexander Newton guilty. Detroit scaffold collapse injures four workers with one killed. U S Judge Blodgett allows seizure of distillery books as evidence. Arkansas crops praised for wheat corn and cotton prospects. One hundred barrels of New Irish potatoes shipped to Chicago from Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylkill
Pennsylvania
Cardinal McCloskey
Roncetti
Emmittsburg
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Arkansas
Chicago
Little Rock
Fires Stop Ottawa Upper Ottawa Navigation In Canada
Fires in Pembroke halt river movement on the Upper Ottawa. Residents at St Josephs bury furniture to save what they can as fires spread along the river corridor. Meanwhile in Grand Haven Michigan a Detroit and Milwaukee elevator fire destroys grain storage tied to Milwaukee owners, with losses around 45000 dollars and insured portion about 20000 dollars.
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Ottawa
Pembroke
St. Joseph’s
Grand Haven
Mich
Detroit
Detroit & Milwaukee
Milwaukee
New York
Celebrated Civil Rights Case Delayed by Supreme Court Tie
Judge Samuel F Miller presided as the case on supplementary civil rights law was paused after a defense demurrer. He suggested awaiting the Supreme Court's guidance in Washington, postponing decision until briefs could be submitted. Also noted are a suicide of S N Trowbridge and biography of Jonas Garr, long-time Garr Scott & Co. executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Paun
Minn
Samuel F. Miller
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
United States District Court
Winona
Miller
United States District Attorney
Supreme Court
Washington
Moody and Sankey barred from Eton services
Moody and Sankey were notified they cannot hold services at Eton and will go to Windsor to preach in the Town Hall. The opposition swayed Windsor authorities to withdraw permission, a pass garden meeting drew 200 students, masters, and 300 citizens, with Earl of Cavan and others present. Moody announced a telegram about the governor removing obstacles, but he would not hold further meetings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Sankey
Eton
London
Meee
Windsor
Town Hall
Messers
Paris Debates Public Power Bill and Centennial Aid
The Republique Francaise says it will donate 1000 francs to fund delegates for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. In the Assembly today M. Buffet defended the government and opposed attacks by M. Blanc and Montjau on the public powers bill. The debate saw strong reactions from rightists and a disturbance by Gen. Du Temple, with calls to maintain governmental harmony with French traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Republique Francaise
National’ Assembly
M. Buffet
Interior
M. M. Blanc
Montjau
France
United States
Gen. du Temple
Buffet
Duc D’ Auddifret Pasquier
Assembly
MacMahon
Napoleon III
Sedan
Religious Riots In Rhein East Prussia
Serious riots broke out yesterday in Rhein East Prussia sparked by Ul tramontanes. The Burgomaster was stabbed and dangerously wounded during the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwin
Rhein
East Prussia
East Saginaw Driving Association Opens Third Annual Meet
East Saginaw Mich June 22 The third annual meeting drew about 2500 as Mambrino Warner won the 3 mile race for 1000 with Gen Mack second and times around 2 28 to 2 34. Lady Star won the 2 30 race for 1500 with Brown Dick second third and fourth heats. War Jig won the running race in two straight heats with times about 1 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Saginaw
Mich
Driving Park Association
East Saginaw Driving Association
Mambrino Warner
Gen. Mack
Lady Star
Brown Dick
War Jig
Seizure of Beves Frazer & Co Whisky Plant in St Louis
Internal Revenue officials seized the Beves Frazer & Co rectifying establishment in St Louis for $44,000 in unpaid whisky taxes. The action, led by Supervisor Meyer and Agents Gavell, Colony, followed a warrants of restraint from Revenue Collector Maguire. The seizure included machinery, fixtures, the rectifying house, and 12 barrels of whisky, with further detention of 115 barrels planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Internal Revenue
Pratt
Beves, Frazer & Co
Meyer
Gavell
Colony
Maguire
Boss Tweed Re-Arrested and Confined in New York Jail
Boss Tweed appeared in court under heavy guard after being smuggled from Blackwell's Island. He faced indictments for fraud and conspiracy with bail set at 3 million and 1 thousand. He was later returned to Ludlow Street Jail and said to expect freedom by tomorrow afternoon.
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New York
Boss Tweed
Blackwell’s Island
Duane Street
District Attorney's Office
Supreme Court
Davis
Udge
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Brady
Phelps
David Dudley Field
Tweed
Kam
Mr. Field
Messrs. Phelps
Peckham
Field
Mr. Peckham
Mayor Hall
A. J. Garver
Grand Jury
Peter B. Sweeney
Elbert A. Woodward
Ludlow Street
Pittsburg Gang of Counterfeiters Arrests Reported
Perrasure Pennsylvania June 22 federal and local officers arrest five members of a counterfeiters gang led by Milton H Frouk a Allegheny City physician. Davis the letter carrier connected with the group was released on five thousand dollar bail. About two hundred thousand dollars in fake money seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrasure
Secret Service
Perkins
Milton H. Frouk
Alleghany City
Davis
Frouk
The Late Murder at Covington Tenn
The Ledger reports the fatal shooting of Esquire Brad Yarborough near Covington Tennessee by his brother in law William Kinney last Saturday. Yarborough rode away after a clash over a prior suit, Kinney fired three shots striking Yarborough in the right armpit. Yarborough fell lifeless after riding about forty yards. Eyewitnesses recount differing actions before the shot. Yarborough, a prominent Granger, had a large funeral. Both men were prosperous and influential, and both sides will press their case at trial.
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Covington
Tenn
Memphis
The
Ledger
Esquire
Brad
Yarborough
Wm. Kinney
Passej Kinney
Ane
Kinney
Double murder in Marissa on Belleville and Southern Illinois RR
In Marissa NL, on the Belleville and Southern Illinois Railroad, laborers drank at Wim Klass's groggery when a dispute led to a stabbing spree. Anselm Russel fatally wounded John Grimes and mortally wounded John Kelsey before fleeing. both Grimes and Kelsey died or died soon after. Russel, from Mississippi County Missouri, was arrested by Constable Finney amid public attempts to hang him.
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St. Louis
Marissa
Belleville & Southern Illinois
Wim. Klass
Anselm Russel
John Grimes
Russel
John Kelsey
Finney
Grimes
Kelsey
Mississippi County
Blandville
Benecia To Retrieve Saranac Officers At Victoria
From San Francisco on June 22 the Benecia will sail to Victoria to bring down the officers and crew of the wrecked Saranac. In St Louis, Hartford 8, St Louis Red Stockings 1. Steamships California Spain Italy and Pereire arrived from New York at Loxwood.
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Sarasac
San Francisco
United States
Benecia
Victoria
Saranac
Loxpow
California
Spain
Italy
Pereire
New York
St. Louis
Hartfords
St. Louis Red Stockings
Johnson killed by police after ejectment dispute
Carcago on June 22 reports a man named Johnson was killed by policemen during an eviction attempt at a house near Thirty third street. The narrative notes he resisted the ejectment order and that the ensuing confrontation ended with his death, though details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcago
Johnson
Thirty-third Street
Ita
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FaRnactt
Pacific Mail King
Department OF Agriculture
Associated Press
Farragut
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Pension Fund
Thomas J. Kinney
Illinois
John O'Neil
Iinois
Bureau of Agriculture
King
Pacific Mail
Subsey
R. B. Irwin
Europe
Southern Fair Association
J. ©. Foster
Scotland
Cleveland
U.col. Williams
Jowell
Cincinnati Gasette
IndranaPolis
Agricultural College
Circleville
FAR West
Railway Matters
Union Pacifico Railroad
Independent
Sacramento
Cal
Henry Edgerton
Chi Post and Mail
Alexander Newton
Justin Bourdonnay
Royal and
Canal Streets
New Orleans
Cere
Jackson
Blodgett
Canada
Texan Havre, Inc
S. N. Trowbridge
Eugene, Vermillion Co
Rica Mono, Inc
Jonas Garr
Garr, Scott & Co. Machine Works
Great Britain
Burmah
Manwyne
Church
Dearry
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dustin
Dollymount
Theater Royal
Belfast
McKenna
Rigby
Fulton
Emery & Son
Preston
Lancaster
Lonvoy
Pan
J. H. Randall & Sons
King William Street
Wm. Marshall
Manchester
Bevis & Frazer
Germany
Blackwell's Island
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