Louisville March 7 Conviction in Webster Case Ends in Hangings
Charles Webster, linked to George Washington the Negro ravisher who assaulted Frances Otte an eleven year old girl on October 19 last, was convicted in the circuit court and sentenced to be hanged. The trial lasted two days with a 13 minute jury verdict. Webster and Washington were seen together the preceding night and near the scene Saturday afternoon. The case rests on strong circumstantial evidence and parallels Washington’s execution two weeks earlier.
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Charles Webster
George Washington
Frances Otte
Washington
Webster
Esther
Washington Gossip on Ex tra Session Speakership and Grants
Washington dispatch discusses the speakership contest between Southern and Republican factions, the Greenbacker shift, and the fate of the Supervisor laws. It notes Davis of Illinois aligns with Democrats, potential Oregon vacancy issues, brewer cask questions under new revenue laws, and Caldwell’s fraud allegations in the Clerk race. It also reports on treasury bond issues and bank compliance.
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Wasnixetox
Davis
Illinois
Senate
Oregon
House
Schleicher
Greenbacker
New York
Revenue Department
United States
Congress
Conference Committee
Senators Thurman and Lamar on Jeff Davis pensions
Excerpts from Senator Thurman and Senator Lamar defending pensions for Mexican War veterans and praising Jefferson Davis. Thurman rejects singling out Davis as a martyr. Lamar counters Hoar in a debate on the pension bill, praising Davis and the Southern cause while emphasizing unity and liberty.
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Thurman
Jeff. Davis
Jefferson Davis
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
South
Mr. Lamar
Hoar
Massachusetts
Hampden
Speech on Mr Davis and moral turpitude in rejection
A speaker denounces allegations hurled at Mr Davis as a cruel epithet driven by hate and sectional spite. He argues the act was unmanly and unchristian, contrasting it with Prometheus’s fate and urging restraint and dignity in public discourse.
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Davis
Prometheus
Greenback Effervescence in National Party Push
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazene reports the Greenback party secretary declaring the group a national party and that no member will be elected unless in the fold. He says they will recruit converts and seek to organize the House to unite against hard money forces.
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Caldwell
Alabama
House of Representatives
Aline
Adams
Greenback
Cincinnati Gazene
Wasuinctox
Greenback Party
Cabinet Meeting Reports Deliberations on Appropriations
The Cabinet met in Wasnxatos on March 7 to review failed army and legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bills and consider departmental conditions. Members regretted the need for an extra congressional session as Treasury details urged banning English neat cattle imports. Washington officials also announced National Board of Health appointees.
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French
Treasury
England
Washington
National Board of Health
Woolworth
Marine Hospital Service
Treasury Department
Francis M. Gunnell
Navy
Phillips
Department of Justice
John 8. Billings
War Department
Prominent New York Swindle Exposed Over Bayard Taylor Memorial
A Washington dispatch reveals a swindle scheme using the Bayard Taylor memorial as bait. Prominent New York men such as John J. Astor Peter Cooper and Gen. John A. Dix were targeted or involved, with Cooper declining and Dix briefly duped. The con artists used costly circulars and forged endorsements, suggesting wider East Coast reach and high payback before exposure.
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the Tribune
Washington
Bayard Taylor
John J. Astor
Peter Cooper
Cooper
Cooper Institute
John A. Dix
Dix
Gen. Dix
Griswold
Frederick DePeyster
Foreign notes on European politics and cabinet shifts
The report covers the Reichstag defeat of the discipline bill, Conservative and Stauffenberg committee motions, and a government setback as noted from Berlin. It mentions French ministerial changes giving the Pure Left half the cabinet, Du Courthail’s appointment to Havana, Australian Exhibition funds, and a forthcoming tobacco bill with tariff measures amid liberal calls for compromise. Plague Commissioners head to Astrachan.
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Reichstag
Berurx
Baron Stauffenberg
Lonpoy
Berlin
Bismarck
M. du Courthail
New Orleans
Havana
Chamber of Deputies
London and regional notices amid financial failures and royal plans
Notices report failures of Farrer and of Peter Simpson Co with liabilities totaling £76,000 and mention a Glasgow Liverpool and Brazil firm. A circular invites Atlantic and Great Western Railway bondholders to vote on trustees powers. Queen Victoria plans to sail to Cherbourg from Portsmouth on the 25th for about a month. Hebron’s pardon may be recommended, Charles Peace’s confession is noted, female suffrage motion defeated, and the Polytechnic Institution on Regent Street was destroyed by fire.
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Canterbury
Peter Simpson& Co
Glasgow
Liverpool
Brazil
James McHenry
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
Queen Victoria
Portsmouth
Cherbourg
Home Secretary
Hebron
Whally Range
Charles Peace
Leeds
Arthur Dyson
House of Commons
Polytechnic Institution
Regent Street
Roumelia Evacuation and Turkish Garrison Actions
Loxpox reports in the House that Russia is expected to see Roumelia evacuated within the Berlin treaty period. Turkish troops may garrison the frontier and enter on disorder. Constantinople says Greek Minister is told Turkish forces dispersed Thessalian raiders, who were not mere brigands. Turkey concentrates brigades near Nevrekop Melenik Gumardovia to repel Bulgarian incursions into Macedonia. A compromise between extreme and moderate Deputies permits discussion of a Constitution and delays Prince election for Eastern Roumelia and Bulgaria, with a regency contemplated.
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Rourke
Roumelia
Berlin
London
Constantinople
Caratheodori Pasha
Adrianople
Tirnova
Bulgaria
France Impeachment Decided On in Ministers Case
Paris March 7 The Committee of Inquiry voted 21 to 7 in favor of impeaching the Ministers of the Sixteenth of May and the Rochebouet ministry. A Paris dispatch says the report will be presented to the Chamber of Deputies on Saturday with debate aimed for early next week.
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Committee of Inquiry
de Broglie-Fourton
G. Grimaudet de Rochebouet
Loxpox
Rochebouett
Chamber of Deputies
Waddington
Leroy
Lepere
la France
Radical
Moniteur
New Cabinet Proposed by Gen Martinez Campos
Gen Martinez Campos submits a cabinet list to the King for approval naming Marti nez Campos as War Minister and President of the Council Melans Foreign Affairs Silveta Interior Ayala Colonies Admiral Pavia Marine Toronto Public Works Marquis de Orovio Finance Aurivles Justice Mapnio The King approves the cabinet February 6 with Ayala ill and not taking office Orovico to hold both Colonies and Finance The Cortes to be dissolved next week Liberals express surprise and disappointment.
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Marquis de Orovica Wilb
Addu
Terim
Finance
Madrid
Napes Trial Ends With Death Sentence For Passanante
Napes March 7 Passanante the would be assassin of the King was found guilty and condemned to death. Maprio March 7 Gen Campos suggested to the King the appointment of Gen Blanco as Governor General of Cuba.
Funeral of Vicar General Kandig Set in Diocese
The funeral for the late Vicar General Kandig will be held at the diocese. Mare thews of Racine will speak at the service. Rew Rather is to provide piano music. Matin assumes duties as Vicar General.
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Kandig
Ben
Marethews
Racine
Matin
Rumor Circulates About France Banking Fraud at Lisbon
Fragments from a March item claim discussions in Lisbon about France and a rumored fraudulent bank transaction. Details are unclear and many words appear corrupted.
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Lisbon
France
Three Robbers Identified in Frantz Case Amid Manhunt
Dispatches report a tramp with a severed arm found on Vandalia tracks near Harmony and a freight derailment near Marietta with no injuries. Daniel Frantz identifies Andy Murray as one robber. Dunbar is also recognized. John W. Morris remains at large, described in detail. Chief Clark says two Frantz suspects are in custody.
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Daniel Frantz
Madison Township
Trotwood
Andy Murray
Murray
Newark
Dunbar
John W. Morris
Mr. Mudge
Morris
Clark
Wonderful Recovery From Ten Year Catarrh Boosts Lexington Citizen
Mr S Bassett of Lexington Ky writes that after ten years of catarrh and failed remedies, a few months of Dr Aborns treatment brought rapid improvement and about fifteen pounds gained. He calls the method pleasant and a sure cure for such cases.
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Lexington, Ky
Bassett, Watkins & Co
East Main Street
Lexington
Aborn
Bassett, Jr
Springfield man reports hearing restored by Dr Aborn
Benj Holloway of Springfield Ohio recounts thirty years of hearing loss and six years of catarrh. After three months of treatment by Dr. Aborn he says relief came in one month with ability to hear a watch tick from ten to twelve inches away. He praises Dr Aborn as skilled and notes long residence in Springfield.
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Aborn
Ear and Eye Disease Cures Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement claims success in treating catarrh throat and lung affections deafness and discharges from head and ears with a proprietary remedy. It presents broad health claims without medical sourcing and targets readers seeking relief from ear nose and throat ailments.
Dr Aborn System of Practice Promotes Modern Methods
Dr Aborn outlines a system of practice using modern scientific methods appliances and new remedies with notable success after ordinary methods have failed. His recent publications are offered by mail upon receipt of a three cent stamp from Stollham.
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