Miscellaneous 19th Century News Snippets
A jumble of brief items reports weather, real estate, fires, deaths, trials, and transportation from New England to New York and California. It covers a snowstorm in Massachusetts, opera house destruction in Troy, a death in Detroit, a Parisian arms shipment, a New Orleans prize fight, and a fire in Brooklyn. Also noted are immigration figures in Columbus, a steamer voyage, and a police plunder case on Fifth Avenue.
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Masschusetts
Profenor Morse Y
Ea Aie
Indianapolis
Griswold
Troy
New York
St. Louis
John May
Mortal Coil
San Francisco
Rudolphe
Dion
White Stockings
Southern
Chandler
Detroit
Howard
Dominion
Alabama College
Warren
Arcadia
Havre
Church of the Messiah
Brooklyn
Sauibe
Columbus
New Orleans
John Grogan
Chicago
Mike Hyde
Pleasanton
Washington
Dr. Gheny
Christ's Church
Joseph J. Rulson
California
United Graco Circuit
James Eustace
Mercy
Fifth Avenue
Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company of
Wm. Tweed, Jr
Ku Klux Democracy
Louis
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Victor Hingo
Paris
Associated Press
Disappearance of Pwo Salesmen Stirs Special Dispatches
A set of special dispatches reports a mysterious disappearance of Pwo salesmen, a death of a former Cincinnati resident, and a grave political setback as the Joint Commission remains deadlocked over key issues.
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Pwo
Foreign Chaos and Paris Seige Reported
News from New York and Paris recounts insurgent action near Courbevoie as Paris braces for a police and gendarmerie clash. Fort Valerin shells streets while National Guards withdraw toward Neuilly. The crisis deepens with reports of casualties and troop movements around Paris.
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National Guards
Courbevoie
Gardes Forestieres
Probable Election Report From Cincinnati Mission
A dispatch notes the Citizens' ticket leading in elections with candidate Schinab ahead for mayor. Scratching persists but the ring's ticket may be defeated. A German man named Swope who did the stabbing is in custody.
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Bpeccel
Cincinnnati Misaiaon
Citizens
Schinab
Perp
Swope
House Bills Postponed in Columbus Session
In Columbus the House morning session saw the journal read and approved. No action on resignations. a motion to consider bills relating to fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables and the removal of the army from the state house for resident needs is noted, with recess anticipated.
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Ceesna
The Dangers of Our Young Men May Ruin Early Life
A New York correspondent for the Troy Times laments the risks facing youths, noting the lure of easy cash could lure a young man into costly temptations and potential ruin, depriving him of a solid future.
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New York
The
Troy Times
Queen Victoria Visits Napoleon at Chiselhurst Today
Queen Victoria visits Napoleon at Chiselhurst today in a historic moment noted by observers. The event marks a rare widening of public access to the exiled emperor amid ongoing royal tours.
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Queen Victoria
Napoleon
Lonmoon
Chiselhurst
Notable rail ties promise revived life for Wheeling
The passage envisions renewed vigor for Wheeling through new railroad links. It urges citizens to entice the Timore and Ohio Railroad to establish shops and to transfer the Hewpfeld to Baltimore and Ohio, framing the move as a major boon to the city and regional trade.
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Pittsburgh and Corneilaville
Timore and Ohio Railroad
Biltimore
Ohio
Wheeling
Battle over Reconstruction amendments in Congress debate
The House debated enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment amid fears of Ku Klux activity. Speakers from North Carolina Kentucky Indiana and New York presented arguments about government authority and punishment under law. An affidavit alleged Ku Klux outrages and demonic visions were cited. The session adjourned after further discussion by Blair Rice and Rainey.
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Waddell
North Caroline
North Ar
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Butler
Shuber
Hawley
Ilinois
Congress
Rees
Mr. Lewis
Kentucky
Niblack
Indiana
Osage
Ku Klux
New York
Twitchell
Messie. Blair
Missouri
Rice
Rainey
South Carolina
Ohio Legislature Procuring Various Bills and Resolutions
The Ohio Senate met with measures including a county commissioners gift authorization to fund memorials for Civil War soldiers. A Knox county name change to Janesbury was passed amid voting quirks by Mr Brown. A court time change for Licking county and a penitentiary meat contract bill were on the floor before adjournment.
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House
Coldiera
Home
Brownsville
Knox County
Janesbury
Brown
Morrow
Jims Brown
of Common Pleas
Licking County
Enoch
Mott
Callen
Friends of the
San Domingo
Williams
Penitentiary
Paris under siege as German forces advance in 1870s echoes
Fragmentary telegraph of a chaotic Paris crisis notes the Queen Dowager ill, gates reopened except Passy, Versailles troops in St Cloud, and civilians fleeing. Bismarck urged Thiers on indemnity by the 15th or German entry. Alsace Lorraine compensation hinted. Lyon county emigration reported as new settlements rise.
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New York
Paris
Ion Courbevoie
Fort Valerien
National Guards
Porte Maillot
Versailles
Bismarck
Sweden
Marseilles
Passy
Germany
Puteau Courbevoie
Neuilly
Thiers
Chamber of Commerce
Strasburg
Alsace
Lorraine
Paris Isolation Amidst Post Office Strike
Saturday edition reports Paris isolated as troops move and gates close amid suspected Prussian threat. Commune officials claim post service will be reorganized. rumors of troop attacks and Colonel Charleton’s defiance surface. Fugitives rise as Versailles and Paris communication break and Thiers’ payment to Prussians is noted. Temperance pledges rise and local literacy and aid efforts flourish despite scarce rations.
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Paris
Troe
Loxpox
Paria
Versailles
M. Rampont
Neuilly
St. Cloud
National Guard
Francaire
Electeur ‘Libre
Commune
Charleton
Fort Mont Valerien
Times
Thiers
Sevres
New York Monetary Market Reports and Shipping News
The latest market notes show Western Union Pacific and Wells Fargo among leaders with varied quotings. Government bonds remain strong, money markets dull, and rail stocks steady though some states show activity. An isthmus canal report notes new air analyses suggesting limited feasibility and the Tennessee arrives from Charleston Bar after a voyage.
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Western Union
Pacific
Seem Re
Wells, Fargo & Co
American
United States
New York Central
Ieee
Readin Central
Indiana
Sun
Union
Virginia
Milwaukee grocers Bigelow & Co fail in Milwauken
In Milwaukee on April 1 the firm Bigelow and Company grocers has failed. Liabilities are said to be heavy while assets are light. Local creditors face losses as the downturn hits a long established business.
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Bigelow & Co
MilWauken
Markets by Telegraph Stir Market Quiet and Mixed Prices
Wheat steady around 138 to 127 for different grades with No 3 Burra figures. Cloverseed dull and unreported sales noted. Corn new around 72 cents on track. A propeller from Toledo arrived, market described as inactive with nominal prices and few sales.
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Burra O
Araes
Toledo
Weather Summary for March in Contsex Hint
Abstract of meteorological report for March notes rainfall of 67 inches, clear days on the 18th and 21st, and two coldest days on the 23rd. Average temperatures range with a warmest day on the 8th at 65, fruit prospects cited as very good but extended risk of spring frosts ahead.
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Peiorelen
Cathedral Clock Crusher Haunts Local Legend
A grim account from Wurtz tells of a bell ringer crushed in the Cathedral clockwork after years of alleged intrigue with a former officer’s wife. The tale links a haunting specter to the accident, with rumors of a past murder and a fatal, ghostly grip around the grinding cogwheels.
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Aig Cig Rigger
Wurtz
Pemaeus Apleedida
Ie Belity
Ian
Aseos
Rae
T Us
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