Diverse 19th Century News Briefs From Multiple Regions
A sprawling set of short items covers debt changes in April a gift from the Sultan to the White House British tax debate outcomes a severe hail storm in Jacksonville canal issues in Louisiana sugar crop damage and crevasse growth Ohio legislative activity distillery finance St Johns schools bankruptcies Raleigh mayoral election and St Paul bond arbitra tion groundwork Utah Southern Railway groundbreaking Utah news and a welcome home for a congressional delegate.
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Turkey
United States
White House
House of Commons
Jacksonville
Jay
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Senate
Distillers
Chicago
Washington
Department
St. Johns
N. B
Brycurses Bexgarp
Philadelphia
I’crux Aeremunes
Bexxane
William Hexsexy Harzausox
Raleigh
N. C
Sives
Hotpin
Man
St. Paul
St. Pat
Minnesota
Utah
Bxrenam Youne
Ogden
Eveding
H Woorma
Congres
Dayton Tobacco Revenue and Local Business Changes Report
Special Dispatch from Dayton notes April tobacco stamp sales in the Third District totaling 21 283 16 with most firms in Dayton and Wilson Sorg Co in Middletown. Graffin Co renamed Grafflin Olwin Co, with increased local tobacco manufacture and stiff competition from Cotterill Fenner Cowh and Olwin led firm. Assessor and deputy visit for revenue staking. some firms discontinue or resume. Emanuel's Catholic Church plans a large new building. Temple and Broadrup prepare Scotland trip. Holly Water Works trusteeship noted. The Rhine allegory continues at Becker Opera House, drawing crowds.
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Dayton
Wilson, Sorg & Co
Middletown
H. C. Graffin & Co
Grafflin, Olwin & Co
Cotterill, Fenner & Cow H
J. B. Olwin
Graffin Company
United States
John Temple
Stout, Mills & Temple
John Broadrup
Broadrup & Brothers
Scotland
Temple
Holly Water Works
Rhine
Becker Opera House
Man from Tennessee commits suicide at Palmer House
Ispiasarouis May 1 reports S A Strickler of Tennessee, lodging at the Palmer House, killed himself by cutting his throat amid mental distress over alleged dishonesty. He had money and stock letters from a New York broker. The same edition notes a May affair between Edwin May and three Smiths, a cave-in injuring three men, and upcoming city election with Republican prospects. Attorney General Hanna issues opinions on tax assessment authority and fees post February 21.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Ispiasarouis
Palmer House
S. A. Strickler
Tennessee
New York
Shelboyville
Lake Shore
Edwin May
Smith
May
Hanna
Supreme Bench
Evans Vs. McGinnis
Marioff County
State Board of Equalization
Untitled historical brief with broken OCR
A fragmentary OCR item reports a person named Ed re identified and a family tragedy involving the Seneraby and brothers. The text is severely garbled with misspellings and partial names. No clear dates or locations are recoverable from the readable portions.
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Ino Sear
Nae
Ba’ Malle
Springfield Items and Louisville Dispatch Highlights
In Springfield a Grand Army of the Republic meeting and local citizens planned Decoration Day events. A youth named Snyder was attacked by two highwaymen near Enoa but escaped after maiming them with a lab. In Louisville David A Wells spoke for two hours on free trade, drawing a business audience and passing resolutions praising his views on currency reform and tariff systems.
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Steiverune
Grand Army of the Republic
Snyder
Enoa
D. A. Wells
Louisville
Cincinnati Gasette
David A. Wells
Supreme Court Tender Decision and Laws on Women Suffrage
Long dispatch from Washington notes the Supreme Court’s tender decision in the legal tender cases, with opinions delayed until October. It covers proposed actions on women’s suffrage, distillers taxes, franking abuse, Arizona Indian troubles, and a magnificent carpet gift from the Sultan to the United States.
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Supreme Court
S*verta
Cinctanati Gazette
Wasarserox
United States Circuit Court
Chase
Clifford
Judge Trumbull
Evarts
Akerman
Stewart
Nevada
Distillers
Convention of Distillers
Chicago
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
Heer
Bristo Tors Mbull
Anim
Exaca Elson
Cit
Clitford
Knox
Lee
Parker
Davis
Congress
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Ode I — Court of the United Sistes Oftrict of
Texas
Aeat Western
Rebon
Iford
Field
Esgainst Sears
Supreme Court of Michigan
Branton
Ceceties
Butler
Hurwitz
Ftrong
German Peace Celebration Parade Vies in Louisville
A huge Louisville procession marks German Peace Day with a two mile long parade. German societies, city officials, fire brigades, and dozens of wagons showcase flags, ribbons, and goods across the city. The display dwarfs the 1869 Commercial Convention march. Local crowds fill Main Street as bands, beer wagons, and crafts mingle in a grand, multi‑hour spectacle.
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Louisville
Main Street
South
Cincinnati
Cal. Wagner
McKean Buchanan
Rhein
Mechanica
Coronacs
Raptor
Derma
Ae Persei
Renee” Deni
Pr Bao
Hays
Bismarck
Germany
Lincoln
Pittelurg
German Peace Jubilee Sparks Citywide Celebrations
In Detroit Madison Columbus and Pittsburgh crowds mark a German peace jubilee with cannons, parades, illuminated streets, and jubilant demonstrations. Citizens, both American and German, celebrate with music, wreaths, and festive processions amid flags and floral decor.
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Columbus
Insane Farmer Attacks Wife and Water Works Vote Decided
An insane farmer Abraham Holmes attacked his wife with a club and knife near Waynesboro Ohio, leaving serious injuries and he was sent to an asylum. In Waynesburg Ohio, a man named Taples shot at elderly farmer Williams, wounding him. The Mansfield water works project won approval by 553 votes.
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Khe
Maulder
Waynesboro
Mansfield
Gacetts Crestiie
Abraham Holmes
Waynenburg
Ohio
Williams
Taples
Defalcation and Fire Report From Illinois and Kansas
From St. Louis word spreads of Geo. D. Orner US Revenue collector failure to recover funds with deputy Saunders fled to Kansas. Suit filed against Saunders. In Brown County Illinois a dozen stores burned yesterday with stock losses, insured amounts cited. Principal ticket logs valued around $20,000 also insured, while incident notes reference railway offices and tribal activity nearby.
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Geo. D. Orner
United States Revenue
Saunders
Kansas
Orner
Brown County
Illinois
Locer
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Destructive Bonnet Carre Crevasse Flood Excursion
In Louisiana on May 1 a crowd traveled to the Bonnet Carre crevasse site as engineers work to halt the spill. The roaring current is audible for miles and planters estimate the sugar crop losses will exceed 20,000 hogsheads due to the breach.
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Bonnet Carre
Camden and Amboy Railroad Lease Pending Board Decision
A Philadelphia report states terms of a Camden and Amboy road lease are under consideration by the united companies. A directors meeting at Trenton is planned for Friday to decide. Pennsylvania directors have not yet acted. The final action will be reviewed by the stockholders at an August meeting.
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Jones
Vinton
Morgan Reid
Odlin
Amos
Stinisox
Wilster
Bartram
Everett
Holden
Jenner
MrKinney
Odiin
Root
Streator
Wales
Ward
Woodbridge
Woodworth
Gillin Xallé
Lilliom
Friends of the
Senate
Friends of the Railroad
Cunningham
Cessna
Hardin
Philadelphia
Camden & Amboy
Capeteeresen
United Companies
Trenton
Pennsylvania
Ellis
Partram
Miami
H. R
Little
D. J. Fitch
Hughes
Highland
Messrs
Webster and Thomas
State Board of Equalization
Territorial Republican Convention nominates Chaves in first ballot
The New Mexican Territory Republican Convention met in Santa Fe on May 1. Colonel J Francisco Chaves was nominated on the first ballot by 44 votes to 28 for Sena Chaves' nomination was made unanimous. The convention endorsed the administration and backed railroads and schools. Excorers Arney elected central chairman. General Gordon arrived to take command of the Military District.
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Santa Fr
N. M
J. Francisco Chaves
Sena
Chaves
Whee
Arney
Springfield Murder Case Involving Bernard Lise Hamilton
A man giving the name Bernard Lise Hamilton was arrested in Quincy on suspicion of involvement in a Springfield murder. He claimed Miss Gastebe witnessed the head wound caused by a blunt instrument and told several inconsistent stories. He appeared agitated, with a stash of thirty cents on his person.
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Leics
Bernard Lise
Hamilton
Quincy
Springfield
Democratic State Convention Moves for Senate Support
Louisville May 1 report says a number of delegates travel to Frankfort for the State Convention on Wednesday. Strong support centers on Hon. Thomas I. McCormery for senator. A minor movement favors Buell with resolutions likely based on the recent Democratic national agenda.
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Loruisville
Frankfort
Thomas I. McOrpery
Buell
Evansville subscribes stock in Lake Sime and Evansville Railroad
Evansville voters approve subscribing stock in the Lake Erie and Evansville Western Railroad to build a line from the city to Bellefontaine. The May 1 election outcome favors the railroad project and the company plans progress on the road.
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Evansville
Lake Sime & Evansville Railroad
Dean
Lake Erie
Evans, Western Railroad Pany
Bellefontaine
Mato
Weather Report From Western Rivers With Rain Threat
Weather across the region shows ongoing unsettled conditions with rain in Tennessee and Missouri. A falling barometer and northeast winds from Lake Erie to the Lower Mississippi indicate a developing system. ships Pereiere Mutravian and City of Antwerp report arrivals or passages amid the stormy outlook.
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Derax Tucat
Orvicz
Carer
Siena
Wasurreron
D. C
Dante Sendey
Tennousse
Ala
Mississippi
St. Louis
Iske Erie
Lake Banhee
Missouri
Paris Siege Reports and Riots Amid Anarchy
A Paris dispatch dated April 14 describes daily arrests, house searches, and widespread unrest as National Guards punish suspected insurgents. Priests, churches, and financial centers face seizures, while La Commune tightens control and fears famine. Port Issy negotiations fail as barricades rise and fighting continues around the city.
Paris Moves and Parisien Unrest in May Day Moments
France reports Clauseret dismissed as Minister of War and arrested by order of the Commune. Fort Issy remains under control with Duvassier replacing wounded Okalowitzi. The Free Masons’ departure to Thiers triggers a large crowd and a failed mission as flags are raised on the ramparts. Military movement shows government troops near Paris with hundreds of thousands ready for action and arrests of Communists reported.
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Creswell
McCreery
Arizona
McCormick
War Department
Secretary of the Navy
Lockwood
Gerard Marcy
Washin
Emene
Navy
Paris
Okolowits
Versailles
Thiers
Fort Issy
Port Issy
Picard
France
Lyons
Department
Puy de Dome
Cluseret
Waoboloski
Pari
Ithe
Wroboleski
Seine
Great Britain
Loxpox
Sheridan
Forsyth
Lincoln
Russia
New York
Parliament
Loxvox
Granville
Housda
San Juan
United States
House of Commons
Wm H Smith
Westminster
House
Liddell
Northumberland
Harcourt
Henry
Lowe
Thomas Baring
Gladstone
Disraeli
Cluberet
S&rrested
Champs Elysees
Freemasons
Champs de Mars
Moineaux
Issy
Wanrsailles
Fort Yesy
Lille
Severe Hallstorm in Jacksonville Kills and Indictments
Grand Jury finds no indictment against P A Loon for Dr. fe law killing and he is discharged. Reports describe a severe hallstorm near Jacksonville with four killed near Waitehal Green county and extensive damage in Seemene area. John Andersen sentenced to penitentiary for larceny. circuit court fees and punishments noted.
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Cmecaco
P. A. Loon
Felaw
Abie
Leonard Commi
Seam City
Waitehal Green
Ackeon Ville
Fraoe Oulette
John Andersen
Talisoie F
Senne
Coal troubles in the East dispatch reports easing and fees
A fragmentary dispatch from the Sitenten coal regions notes Waddell commands a large force as miners strike over wages set by bans of 3 per ou. The piece mentions Jackson Guards departing Berwick after three weeks, Wyoming artillery, and council meetings planned at Pottsville on May 8 while discussing capacity and prices amid unrest.
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Waddell
Bethae
Saaney
Jackson Guards
Berwick
Fle
Ir Plate
Wyoming Artillery Company
Capalu Barre
Iseard
St. Ws
Pottsville
Columbia County
Sccoamenen
Setichodae
Wanda
Promia
Ativeg
Eicke
Base' Bat Boston Club in Baltimore
An unclear report mentions a Boston Club in Baltimore and a case involving eight pounds. The authorities adjourned the event as investigators look into the matter. Further action remains on the docket with ongoing inquiry.
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Boston Club
Baltimore
Cubes News
Sicily
A & Ar
Beara
Etvit- Guthoritter
Othendupt
Fragmentary 19th Century News Snapshot From Moberly and Nearby Areas
A garbled OCR page reports scattered items from various places including Moberly and New York markets. Mentions a Baul Mite Guna navigation opening, retired officials named Capover and Dow, and references to court matters in Memphis. Also notes cattle market activity with stock counts, car arrivals, and price ranges, plus scattered local incidents and weather mentions.
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Capover
Fey
M. Dow
Penn
George W. Sui
Hick Cousty
Tawa
Wat
United States
Memphis
Boysen
Streses Y
Areca
Mike
Monitor Ette
Monroe Green
Eee Attabes
Monroe County
New Orleans Market Report May 1 Prices and sales
Market summaries show prices for meats and staples with pork meats firm at about 19.50 to 19.75 per unit and rib goods near 10 to 12 cents. Wheat and sugar markets appear steady with Western rectified sugar around 87 to 97 and stock quotes listed for various items as trade continues.
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New Orleans
New
Imei Ge
Gore
Cs Piasiat
Cs Whitby
Stor Re Ge
Philadelphia live stock market report and river news brief
Philadelphia market shows lower prices with sales of cattle around OCG head and pigs at 556, while river reports from Morgantown to Memphis describe rising and falling levels, cloudy to warm weather, and multiple arrivals and departures of ships and steamers along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
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New York
New Or
Y L
Carrie
Weehaw Wiken
Orne
Texas
Marwas
Pennsylvania Western Steam
A Gazette
Mogcantown
W. Vai
Garemissoro
Brownsville
Nashville
Harpeth Shoals
I'yrone
Cairo
Tyrone
Catlerraine
Senate
Dunn Telegraph
Granite State
Waxxmine
W.a
Anderson
Kate Putnam
New
Ostyvans
John Kyle
Olive Branch
Viegemund
J. H. "Groacbeck
Pargoud
Katie
Emma Graham
Clara Scott
Oriole
Kanawha
Cal RO
Bay
Grand Tower
Memphis
St. Louis
Petrel
Teland No
St Louis
Owhel
New Orleans
Yerger
J. Louis
Mercury
Frirtscare
Monongehela
St. Louise
Brill
Jp. Dols
Pomeroy
Fleetwood
Cincinnati
Trenton
Bormm
Graham
Charleston
Parkerebum
Portespern
Anne
Mountain Belle
Guyandolle
Lopg
Ranile State
Isbauy
Guyandotte
Louis
Mass Boyd
Arkansas River
St. Lo
Vickstwra
Quincy
Alex. Sgat
St. . Ina
Ortea
Derartee
St. Paul
Johnson
Cy Cheeter
Beikk
T. Gray
Florence Tarascon
America
Awerica
Louisville
Airtel Teeesiay
Menobe
Moti
German Dressmaking Arts Rise in Fine Arts Domain
The piece describes tailoring entering the fine arts in Germany, noting a school named the General Hospices Clothing Academy. It mentions imperial authority figures, academic bodies, and symbolic use of the royal eagle and colors black white red gold to express the empire’s character and a peaceable reign.
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Germany
Gre Sie
Mrigie
Sartor
Emneton
Schneiderean
Achool
General Hospices Clothing Academy
Imperial
Pusit Rector Magic
Senatus Academicus
Dave Bun
Littlellikes
Neal
Asbal
West & Rem Spa
Gilbert Avenue and Madisonville Road Promote Suburban Beauty
A Cincinnati paper extols Gilbert avenue and Madisonville turnpike as a growing suburb with riverland lakes, country air, and planned lakeside drives. It highlights O Briansville access, Norwood steam line plans, and new lots from half to four acres amid forested hills, promising healthy living and convenient city services within minutes.
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Milan
Taeinadr
Ria
Eeech
Madisonville
Gilbert Avenue
Grandin
Noutheast
W. A. Goodman
Edw. Sargent, Key
Court House
Cincinnati
O'Briansville
Norwood
Marietta
Charles B. Foote
Hyde Park
London
Central Park
New York
Duck Creek
Haerline
Lake Avenue
Ndarier
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Fourth and Vine Streets
Europe
The
Indianapolis
Emeeciated Press
Tal
Cincinnati Gascore
Treasury Department
Bowen
Mexican Claims Commission
United States and Mexican Commission
Ne Coenen
W. Craig
New Mexico
Ion Entteatad
Daugherty
Hue
van Vo
Messrs. van Vorhes
Greene
Ford
Soule
Cotcumnes
Hunt
Hamiltton
Montgomery
Warren
Helden
Perry
Western Reserve
McKinney
Summit
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne, Inc
Michigan
Groves
Viang
Geoutiier
Desire Tor
Epee
Gras
He Nilay
Fics
Detroit
Gene
Madison, Wi
Pennsylvania and New Jersey Railroadr
New Mexican Republican Territorial Convention
Weather Report
Marine News
Pereiere
Mutravian
Iesu
Rné Peretbie Stald
Ovat
Ternes
Neuilly
Greves de Ecoles Chretiennes
Ba» Commune
Calixte
la Franchi
la Commune
Bank of France
le Citoyen
Faissey
la Villette
Ligne de 'Union Republican
Central Committee
National Guard
Hotel de Ville
le Citoyen Lappy
Cherbourg
le Journal
Venguer
Felix Pyat
la Commute
Montmartre
St. Pierre Church
Bonaparte
Favre
Trochu
Les Coniers
St. Pierre Montmartre
Commune
Financial and Commercial
Lorpon
American Securities
A Aes Ma
P. Ren Rere
Petroleum
Tigd
Orleans
George F.de
Hibbe
Board of Bancnorthington, Frankiim ‘Eeunty
H.E
Hitchwock
Amies
H. E
Burmitt
Adams County
H. B
Joy
BsTo
Supreme Courts
H. Rilo
Fred. Bleskper
Dayton & Columbis
Municipal
Mi Ber
Columbia Avenue
H.J
Blakeslee
Northern Lunatic Asylum
Lucas
Wade
Lord
Mx. Humt
Yohe Associated Press
Army of Investment
Rossel
Reich
Pleasant Valley
Mediad
H.B
Fedkinpaugh
Chihdrem
Mir
Mabon
Ohio State
Janison
Sikon
Ol l Whraén
Madison Coun
Inirmary
State House
Mr_Corley
Moea B.fauk
Gbxcey
Rites
Lety S Special
Guthorize
Fae
Necos
Poe Hale
Sen
S.J
Bgie
Céumis
Sning Hession
Lucas County
Bouer. &. J. R
Me. Swerett
Ohi
Avery D. Putnam
Poster
Cottage Place
Providence
Swan Point
Englisy-Erie
Breath & Paverson
Erie Railway Company
Blatchford
Chas. Burt
Admiral Tegethof
Novara
Heligoland
Catafalque
Father Dantver
Eee
Easton
McDowell
Ene
Ogbam
Sud Smith
General Lee
O Eoraaecion
Hugh Blossom
Hee Uck
Tombs
McGelauck
Aleged
Blossom
Lere
Paris Green
Havana
Boston, Martford & the Railway Company
Massachusetts
Connecticut
John Sedgewick
Wm. Adams
Madison Square
Edinburgh
Evangelical Alliance
St. Petersburg
Seeman
Wesbaga
O Brixaseil
Willie
Um Suubunes
Ees
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