Beecher Tilton trial jury unsettled as verdict looms
New York June 26 27 no verdict in the Beecher case. Rumors place jurors nine to three or eight to four for acquittal. Court adjourns, watchers kept outside, and Judge Neilson vows action if a verdict nears. Jury to be discharged if no agreement by tomorrow.
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New York
Beecher
Alt
Udge Neilson
Brooklyn
Neilson
Tilton-Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Lis Son
Columbia Heights
Wourttreet
Tilton
Morris
A Woman's Opinion of Mr Beecher From Augusta Moore
A 1869 reminiscence portrays Mr Beecher as guileless yet flawed. Augusta Moore asserts his deep affection for the Tiltons, distress over their losses, and a call for his own accountability. The piece urges Beecher to turn away from perceived self righteousness toward doctrinal severity.
Beecher Tilton Docket Sparks Lighthearted Courtroom Chat
The New York Herald reports on Mr Beecher and Mr Tilton as they exit the courthouse. Beecher jokes about the jury verdict while Tilton’s counsel stands nearby.
Tilton's Charming Domestic Habits from Miss Augusta Moore
The piece argues that a man who fraternizes with women in his house after they are half undressed and tries to enter the bathroom while they bathe is inappropriate. It condemns such behavior as unworthy of respectable companionship and highlights concerns about self-respect and propriety in domestic life.
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Mr. Beecher
Theodore Tilton
Frank Moulton
St. Paul
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Chicago
W. 8. Smith
Pmainen
Bristow
Wachtel
Chapelon
Lonjumean
Gang of Former Grocers Charged in Richmond Fraud Case
Chief Detective Dixon and officers seized Alfred Obar and George Row with others in Curiaco after a warrant. They face charges of defrauding Messrs Pory Cullenworth and Pilson of Richmond out of merchandise valued at over a amount. The alleged fraud dates to September 1, 1874, with the Roe Brothers fleeing to Canada and Alfred returning to Chicago.
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Curiaco
Dayy
Dixon
Sociamens
Simonds
Elliott
Derren
Alfred
Frederick
Obar
Boward
George Row
Alwve
Mesara
P Ory
J.N. Cullenworth
A. Pilison
Richmond
Virginia
Indaba Funds Seizure Leads to Court Bond Posts
Report describes arrests after a fraud case involving Indaba totaling 630.00 with most funds traced to O. v & Co. v. The suspects were taken to Chicago and held in bonds ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 each for examination and possible trial in the Orin Court.
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Chicago
Wnsom
Orin Court
Dayton News Highlights of Stealing Charge and Lightning S Friday
John Hanson faces $800 bail after being charged with stealing a horse and buggy from James Cathcart’s stable. A lightning strike at Harris Station killed a boy, injuring others. At the Southern Ohio Fair Ad and races drew crowds despite rain. Excursions faced storms. Grangers’ harvest plans stalled. James Loftus is jailed for alleged murder of Mahoney. Fred Reed fatally shoots a roommate at a boarding house.
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Dayrox
John Hanson
James Cathcart
Hanson
Cincinnati
McCaffey
Xenia
Valmer
Harris Station
Jim Miller
Lewinski
Wellington
Lorain County
Ohio
Cambridge City
Jud
Ellis
Embury Park
James Loftus
Mahoney
Loftus
Fred. Reed
Leon Jolly
East Third Street
MacIntyre Scandal and Jail Mob Haunting June Indiana
Report from Indianapolis and Greenfield details the ongoing MacIntyre inquiry with Miss Emma Lowe, Burnett named Receiver of Currency for 3000 dollars, Mrs Wonderman in jail attempting self harm, and a mob lynching Kemmer the accused husband raider of Vaughn near Carthage.
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Tipianapolis
MacIntyre
Emma Lowe
Jerome C. Burnett
Wildman
United States
New
Washington
Burnett
Wonderman
Lee
Probable Fatal Accident and Escape Attempt In Jail
Debbie Kelly, two floors up in her father’s home, fell from an open window twenty feet to the ground. She showed no broken bones but likely suffered internal injuries. In a separate incident, Charles Nichols, jailed for highway robbery, tried to dig out his cell window with a crow bar but was stopped before escaping.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Fort Warnz, Inc
Debbie Kelly
Charles Nichols
Commencement at Wooster University
At Wooster University a Congregational meeting elected elders replacing the old rota ry plan with general satisfaction. President Taylor gave a masterly Baccalaureate sermon to 1000 or more at the University chapel. Dr Plummer of Columbia Seminary delivered an address before the Brainerd Society. Commencement begins next Wednesday and is expected to draw large attendance.
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Presbyterian Church
Rotary
Taylor
University Chapel
Plummer
Columbia Seminary
South Carolina
Brainerd Society
Wooster University
First Presbyterian Church
Veteran Arrest for Murder Suspect at Local Home
Officer Berringer in Dayton arrested J. M. Armsby a former Valors Home inmate for killing Fitzsimmons another inmate on the 13th inst. He was moved to Daftonrday evening. Drowning of Woodward Rhodes at the Hans Home Thursday night raises foul play suspicion with finger marks on the throat and a head bruise. jury ruled accidental drowning.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Xeyra
Berringer
Dayton
J. M. Armsby
Valors Home
Fitzsimmons
Daftonrday
Woodward Rhodes
Hans
Pandora sails for Arctic voyage from Portamouth
The steamer Pandora departed Portamouth for the Arctic today with Esquimaux guide Joe onboard as interpreter for Capt. Hall. The voyage will touch land only at Greenland on the outward trip.
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Lowbox
Pandora
Portamouth
Arctic
Esquimaux
Joe
Hall
Greenland
Counting the Money and Indian Affairs Update
Washington reports counting money to meet daily needs while auditing treasury holdings. Navy cadets face competitive spelling tests. Sioux rights in Nebraska referenced with demanded payments. July interest payments directed and Gold sales planned.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasmetcy
Treasury
Naval
Naval Academy
Congress
Indian Bureau
Convict Escapes Prisoner Found Hidden Near Wood Pile
Amos Siebert, a five year burglary and larceny convict from Richland County, hid Friday and was found today in a wood-pile. he has escaped prison before and may try again. Scioto Valley Railroad discusses running cars on five miles of the Hocking Valley near Columbus if agreements are made. The First Presbyterian Church has extended a pastor call to Rev. B Heberson from Duluth. Races include two new purses of 1000 dollars and added Friday and Monday events with 75 horses ready next week.
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Columbus
Amos Siebert
Richland County
Scioto Valley Railroad
Hocking Valley
Fires at Jackson Tennessee Destroy Several Buildings
Fire swept through Hammond's grocery and nearby structures in Jackson on June 25 driving flames east to Church street and north to Lafayette. The blaze affected half the town area including Vonron el's grocery and Hoegel's confectionery with a projected loss near 35000 and little insurance.
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Jackson
Tenn
Memphis
Jackson (Tenn
Hammond
Church Street
Lafayette Street
Main
Lafayette Streets
Vonronel
Hoegel
Libel Suit Filed Against Newspaper by Maj. Brown
Maj. A. M. Brown sues for libel on behalf of William Evans against William J. Counts and the Mailing Company. Case filed in civil court seeking redress for alleged defamatory publication.
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Profesora
Maj. A. M. Brown
William 8
Damages Sought in Libel Suit Over Alleged Editorial
Plaintiff sues over an Allegheny Mail editorial titled Is it Ps Justice citing Mr Bransand ers as living luxuriously and stealing from Indians and government. He claims the accusations are false and published with malice to defame him seeking $25 000 in damages.
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Allegheny Mail
Ps Justice
Bransanders
Thelaintiff
Railway matters and stock transfers at Toledo Wabash Western
Directors decide to move stock transfer records to Toledo due to foreclosure actions. Transfers possible from June 10 to 31 after which they revert to Toledo. Also notes an excursion to celebrate a Wisconsin railroad opening and Union Pacific earnings for the first twenty two days of June at 718,095 versus 539,925 last year.
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New York
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway Company
Toledo
Stock Exchange
Daly
Oledo
Ontcaco
Auclaire
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Chicago
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Milwaukee Population Reaches 101 049 In State Census
The state census counts Milwaukee at 101 049 residents. Saturday shipmen t of specie to Europe totaled 1 411 269 with only 61 000 in silver. Louisiana bonds interest due July 1 paid in New Orleans and New York.
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Milwaukee
Europe
Louisiana
New Orleans
New York
Inter-State rifle match held by Summer Guards near Alameda County
The Inter-State rifle match took place at Patterson's ranch fourteen miles from San Francisco. Private L L Campbell led the Summer Guards team with Captains and judges from New York and California overseeing scoring at 200 and 500 yards. Early marksmen included Burke and Nash with mixed scores as the match extended from 11:15 to 3:15 PM amid Sharpe rifles and observers.
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San Francisco
Patterson’s Ranch
Alameda County
L. L. Campbell
Sheldon and
J. Kellogg, Jr
New Yorkers
John C. McComb
2D California Regiment
San Franciscans
Henry Pato
Remington Gun Company
Indian Inspector Seeks Agreement on Black Hills Treatment
Onsyvenne W T reports an Indian inspector from Red Pine carrying improper papers relinquishing rights in N ka. He believes Northern Indians must agree to avoid trouble in talks on the Black Hills. Miner crowds noted between here and White River as J B Collins of the Black Hills Commission arrived and plans to depart for agencies tomorrow.
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Cloup Agency
EB. P. Smith
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Allaryan
W. Damas
United States Indian
Delano
Smith
Washington
New York
Indian Bureau
Onsyvenne
W. T
A Lagicen Aoey
Red Neacy
Leians
N Ka
Black Hills
White River
Custer's Gulch
Collins
Black Hills Commission
Editorial Excursion Party Returns From Granada Colorado
The Editorial Excursion party arrived in Doves Giry Kansas on the return from Granada Colorado. In Granada the press group held a meeting to thank officers for courtesies and pledged to publish their views for extended circulation after noting the country’s extent and fertility.
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Doves Giry
Kas
Granada
Colorado
Destructive tornado hits Detroit northwest area
A tornado struck Detroit on June 27 at 6 15 PM from Twenty first Street to near Grand River and Twelfth. The 500 foot wide path demolished about thirty houses and out buildings. Four people were killed and many injured. Property losses reach at least 25000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mica
Twenty-first Street
Grand River
Twelfth Street
Baseball and steamship notices from June reports
June 26 baseball scores include Athletica 10 over Boston, Philadelphia 4 over Chicago, Hartford 8 over St. Louis Reds, Washington 4 over St. Louis Browns. June 27 St. Louis Reds 3 Washington 0. Also arrivals of steamships Oder from Bremen, Algeria from New York, and ships Wisconsin and Egypt from Liverpool.
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St. Louis
Hartfords
St. Louis Reds
Washingtons
St. Louis Browns
Scaffolding Collapse Kills Six at Shaft No 3
Six men died instantly when scaffolding at Shaft No 3 of the Susquehanna Coal Company collapsed. Rescue and investigation efforts began as authorities assessed the site and secured the area. Names, ages, and company details were not released in the initial report.
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PigMours
Susquehanna Coal Company
Irish Rifle Team Praised at Dublin Banquet Amid Contests
The Irish Rifle Team faced a smaller score than the Americans in practice at Dallymount. A fifty men cup will be contested by England Ireland Scotland and America during the Irish challenge shield match. A Trinity College banquet honored the American team with 75 guests, celebrating friendship between nations and featuring tributes from dignitaries and a composed program.
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Dallymount
London
Lloyda
Trinity College
Commons Hall
Mullin
Supreme Court of New York
University of Dublin
Dublin
Lloyd
United
Whiteside
Houghton
J. F.waller
Paris Flood Relief Efforts Grow With Fund Drives
A Paris committee led by President MacMahon is formed to raise funds for flood victims in Lot-et-Garonne and Haut-Garonne after the Garonne overflow. In Toulouse a Times report cites up to 2,000 deaths and 2,600 houses swept away with Britain urged to donate. The Times notes possible bombardment of St Cyprien to avert collapse.
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Paris
MacMahon
Garonne
Department
Lot-et-Garonne
Haut- Garonne
Moissac
la Magistere
Bagneres-derapa
Agen
National Assembly
Loxpow
the Times
Toulouse
The
Times
Daily News
St. Cyprien
Floods Wash Through Several Regions Leaving Fatalities and Loss
The Standard reports a severe inundation across Kemia Moravia Corinthia and Bariat with loss of life and major property damage. Bridges carried away thousands drowned and crops ruined in multiple districts.
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Kemia
Moravia
Corinthia
Bariat
The La Paz Revolution Advances Amid Mexican Troop Remand
Francisco dispatches report that the La Paz revolution against Mexican authorities is in full tide of success. Mexican forces were dispatched from Mazatlan to quell the movement. RUMORED Carlist successes claim the Victoria bombarded Matrico and Deya on the Guipuzcoan coast.
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New York
Francisco
la Paz
Mazatlan
Manorip
Victoria
Matrico and
Deya
Guipuzcoan Nak
Insurgents Routed Near Esperanza in Cuban Skirmish
Official report says insurgents led by Mullato Rios burned four plantations and committed robberies on June 24. Troops pursued and dispersed them, killing seventy five. Rios was captured and shot at Esperanza. Spanish casualties were two killed and wounded.
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Havana
Mullato Rios
Ase
Rios
Esperanza
Rio Branco Resigns. New Cabinet Formed in Brazil
The Ministry of Viscount Rio Branco resigns and a new cabinet is formed led by Duke of Caxias as President and Minister of War with Baron Catezepe as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Rio Jamzto
Rio Branco
Duke of Caxias
Baron Catezepe
Fatal Crossing Accident Kills Family and Pedestrian
Boston reports the first Sunday evening steamboat train on the Old Colony Railroad struck a wagon at Bowenville Fall River. Victims include Robert and Thomas Hynes Mrs Hynes her child and John Graham. An inquest planned tomorrow. crossing cited as dangerous with no flagman present.
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Boston
Old Colony
Bowenville
Fall River
Robert
Thomas Hynes
New Baby Named Tommy Sparks Family Mystery
New York correspondence from St. Louis Chronicle describes a fashionable mother’s baby born a year ago. A wet nurse cared for him six months then left as the child preferred the bottle. Grandmother visited, kissed, and checked growth, then noticed Tommy’s extra toe. A doctor declared the infant not the real Tommy, suggesting a misidentification amid family rumors and a missing nurse.
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New York
St. Louis
Tommy
Dma
M. D
Tom
Thomas Seta
Incident in Leipzig Opera House Mentioned by Correspondent
A correspondent in Leipzig relays a touching incident about the renowned Wachtel and the Leipzig audience ready to hear him in Der Pi von Lonjumeau. The note highlights the wide familiarity of central Soave to American readers and the public anticipation surrounding Wachtel's appearance.
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Wachtel
N. Y. Evening Post
Leipzig
Theodore Wachtel
Miscellany of Curious Traits and Global Notes
A collage of oddities and brief reports covers singing in Dublin, fashion trends, a hanging notice from Atlanta, social reflections, lacework women, bread making yields in Texas, key fitting tips, a massive gun project in Woolwich, a university burgling incident turned faux hero tale, Papal household statistics, Rochester Cathedral restoration, and recollections of a California massacre. The piece also notes centennial recruitment circulars offering bounty and travel prospects.
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Indiaa Napolis
Kemmer
Vaughn
Carthage
Hancock County
Greenfield
Rushville
Hancock
Shelby
Rush
Fair Grounds
Woostse, C
Chicago Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Spinner
Saville
George W. Lane
New York Chamber of Commerce
Fletcher
Missouri
Bullock
Massachusetts
Marsh
Greencastle
Gaennoastim
J. B. Crowell & Co
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad
Jere Montley
Geo. A. Forsythe
Sheridan
War Department
Arthur Chambers
Tom Allen
Geo. Rooke
Harry Hill
Crosby
Vicksburg
Miss
Gilmer
Times of Chicago
Wilfreb Burke
H. Preble
B. Hunt
Burke
Ee Robertson
Stron
Nash
Atson
Ay Mine
Sarle
Burns
Si Preble
Dove
Ile Eean
Hunt
Puiapevraa
Athletica
Bostons
Onicaco
Philadelphias
Chicagos
Great Britain
Franca
Germany
Mexico
Spain
Cuba
Brazil
John Brown
Alexandra
Cora Pearl
Thackeray
Texas
Royal Gun Factories
Marck Arsenal
Woolwich
Anti Arbor
Marine City*Gazette
Junior
Vatican
Pius IX
Sacred College
Rochester
Corporation
Ralph de Turbin
California
Cambridge
Pyero
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