Ohio Democrats contest and Columbus fears hotel crowd strain
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch outlines a fractured Ohio Democratic convention with Thurman support weakly backed and shadowed by Tilden and Jewett factions. Columbus loses as Cleveland chosen for the supplemental meeting, sparking concerns over hotel capacity, hall space, and visitor accommodation amid ongoing political maneuvering and theft incidents.
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Features of Interest at Southern Baptist Convention in Lexington
Special Dispatch from Lexington Kentucky May 7 reports large attentive audiences at the convention. Prominent ministers and laymen attend, with gifts from Joshua Levering and A C Avery to the Louisville theological seminary. Reports from Home Foreign Missions and the seminary reveal substantial receipts and ongoing global work. Dr Boyce lauds Louisville seminary endowment and Gov Brown’s $50,000 bequest.
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Inmate of National Soldiers' Home Found Murdered Near Dayton
Valentine Schack, a veteran and inmate at the National Soldiers' Home, was found shot in the head near the Clemmer farm west of Dayton. Police accuse Henry Westerman and George Penman after a car with rough handling and a property envelope for veterans’ pay were tied to the case. Schack, a former 934 Ohio Regiment member from Camden Preble County, was killed for robbery while on a half day pass.
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Bayard Corrects Pryors Statement on 1859 Senate Case
Washington May 7 Senator Pryors speech on Kellogg Spofford case was dull. Mr Bayard corrected the Senate's action in the 1859 Indiana contest, noting his father helped write the majority report. The precedent argues against reopening settled contests and Bayard's record is seen as significant. Also lists horse racing classes and entries with total rent noted.
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Talk of Bringing Him Forward in Grant Crisis
Washington May 7 report discusses expediting ex Secretary Fish as a fallback if Grant fails or withdraws. Blaine confronts third term opponents while Fish may secure New York support. Conkling, Cameron, Washburne and Edmunds also debated as potential backers amid Pennsylvania delegation tensions.
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Blaine Faction Claims NY Delegates Pledged Against Grant
From Cincinnati Washington May 7 Blaine supporters say twenty eight New York delegates are pledged not to vote for Grant on first ballot. twenty two claimed by Blaine men and six conceded to Sherman. Sherman backers dispute the six figure. Senator Connie denies danger but his friends threaten sharp pressure to keep the delegation steady.
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Grant and Washburne Debate German Vote Credit
From Cincinnati May 7 Grant supporters dispute Washburne’s claim he carried the German vote for relief in Paris during the Franco-Prussian war. They say Grant issued the instructions through the State Department, earning equal credit for the aid. The New York Times attack on Secretary Sherman also collapses in Washington.
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Washington
Sherman
Cabinet official weighs Postmaster vacancy candidates
A cabinet member in Wilmington on May 7 said Postmaster James of New York and First Assistant Postmaster Tyner are strong contenders for the forthcoming vacancy. He expects Jamies would accept if offered, with the President weighing the choice favorably.
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Mrs E L Singleton Dies From Paralysis At Fireminesure
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports Mrs E L Singleton wife of the City Clerk of Fireminesure Kentucky was stricken with paralysis this morning and died two hours after the attack Aaron Winder a prominent county citizen died at his home in North Lewisburg Ohio this morning in a separate dispatch
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State Senate
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Kermucky
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Hancock County
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Unpawa,o
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Lewisburg
Treasury Faces Gas and Water Bill Payment Gap
Treasury says no funds to cover gas and water payments for public buildings after the 12th inst. Congress has not yet provided for the deficiency in the latest appropriation. Supreme Lodge of Mechanics representatives met the President in the library led by W C Bailey of Baltimore. Appropriations subcommittee completed the legislative bill with $16,211,286, below estimates. sundry civil and general deficiency bills are nearing House reporting within ten days.
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Entries Revealed for Tull Japetiong Stakes Crowded Field
Chicago dispatch reports tonight the entries for the Tull Japetiong trotting meet show 151 entries across eleven stakes. The list includes top trotters in the nation, with races including free for all, stallions, and 2k classes.
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Tilden Endorses Candidacy with Payne for Vice President
The New York Tribune reports a confidential discussion between Tilden and a well known lawyer, indicating Tilden now intends to seek the Democratic nomination at Chicago, regardless of Republican nominee. He reportedly names Mr. Payne of Ohio as his vice presidential choice.
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Changes at Cleveland Herald as Leader staff moves
A syndicate led by Marcus A. Hanna buys controlling interest in the Cleveland Herald and dismisses Col. Richard C. Parsons. John C. Keiffer becomes editor and manager, with Leader staff joining the Herald amid a Republican political shift.
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Texas forger posed as Gen B A Morton identified
St Louis May 7 identifies the man claiming to be Gen B A Morton as John D Kingman a railroad man of means. He is wanted in Chicago and is linked to forged bank drafts and letters of credit from New York and Kentucky. The case may be taken to Joplin if sufficient evidence isnot found locally.
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Joplin
Alton
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Mclenoner
Deluge Proved Successful In Boston Handel Festival
The premiere American performance of The Deluge by the masterwork attracted attention at the Boston concert with Miss The rab and Mr y Ave iitter among the soloists. The orchestral effects, including the gong, drew praise, while the vocal parts were noted as commonplace. The piece, inspired by a Greek myth, captivated listeners and prompted talk of an early repeat.
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Marine News Briefs From New York and Atlantic Itinerary
Arrival reports from New York Antwerp and the Atlantic include the steamer Henry Edge from Antwerp and Zealand from New York. Bothnia and State of Nevada arrive out from New York, while State of Alabama reaches Glasgow from New York. A pilot at Quebec notes a distressed steamship ashore on Prince Edward Island. Dye from Antwerp reports icefields and icebergs sighted April 30 to May 3, with eight ships in a field of ice surfacing signaling danger.
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Paris murder on express train ends with suicide
The man who killed the railway contractor on an express train hanged himself with bandages from his wounds after the struggle. A separate dispatch notes Col. Prejevalsky’s expedition is safe in Si Ning China, and Prince Leopold sails for Montreal.
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