Washington arms inquiry and Republican faction moves
The dispatch reports arms sale inquiries and witness examinations including Robeson and others. It notes Hawley and Pease sending Texas Republican support lists for Cincinnati, a Stateless Convention planned to pick delegates, Sumner drafting a position letter, and Banks declining a Spanish mission. The House advances a bill to appoint three civil engineers to study the Cai River navigation.
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Times and Chronicle
Wasminetox
Street
Robeson
Poultrey
Peck
Smoot
Hawley
Gen. Hawley
Ferry
Hawilton
Pease
Texas
Cincinnati
Sumner
Gen. Banks
Secretary of War
Columbus Officials Form New Inquiry Panel
An examining committee of the Superior Court in Columbus, Ohio begins hearings into a woolen mill matter filed with the Secretary of State. Alfred Yaple and others were appointed by the Governor to oversee the investigation for the unexpired term, with the committee composing today and uncertain duration for testimony.
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Times and Chronicle
Columavus
Butler County
Alfred Yaple
Superior Court of
Cintiné R
Mourning Rites Mentioned in Reform School Transfer
Fragmentary notice from Darton April 5 reports a fifteen year old girl to be sent to the Reform School from this city. It notes mourning for Professor Morse and references alleged sexual assault in a murky, unnamed context.
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Darton
Prof
Morse
Fires
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports a fire in Lovpouvizaz Oregon on an April date with the origin under investigation and unknown. The casualty and property loss details are not provided in the fragment.
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The
Times and Chronicle
Steamship Line Sails From Pier With Mixed Cargo
April dispatch from Bautusorgx notes the steamship Line sails from Steamship Pier with three cabin passengers and a cargo load bound for the West. The fragment mentions cargo details and passenger count in terse transit language.
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Marin Few
The
Times and Chronicle
Bautusorgx
Line
Po Agota
Revela’s Deteriorating Outlook Reported from Matamoras
From All the New York dated April 5, Matamoras dispatches to Gen. Felocies describe deteriorating operations against Nueve Leos. Corre’s unit is ready to act, with revolts set to unfold on the 2d. Arms carts at Salado indicate growing unrest and readiness.
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New York
Matamoras
Nueve
Leos
Corre
Seteeanns Con- Leon
Salado
Fatal collision on crossing delays official report
Reports from St Louis state a serious accident at a crossing of the Rockford and Rock Island line and the Chicago and Alton line. An early evening crash overturned the Rockford engine, killed the fireman, wrecked engines and a Chicago baggage car, with initial claims of multiple deaths later corrected to a single fatality.
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St. Louis
Chicago
St Louis
Rockford
Mock Island
Cara
National Banking Bill Proposed in House by Dawes
Washington April 5 a bill introduced in the House by Mr Dawes and referred to the Ways and Means. The measure proposes currency secured by U S bonds and outlines deposits, redemption, and penalties for banks failing to deposit bonds. It details banking associations, transfer of registered bonds, and future bond payments to be determined by the Treasury Secretary with public notice.
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Washington
Dawes Jomerday
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treas
London
Reform Convention Delegates and Court Moves Report
Journal report summarizes proposed action by the Judiciary Committee to send delegates to the Cincinnati Reform Convention. It notes tensions over investigations, attempted jail delivery, seized materials, and political pressure. Mention includes Whitehouse Reid lecture and calls for independent journalism.
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Cincinnati
Greene
Whitelaw Reid
Morse Memorial Session Honors Prof Samuel F B Morse
A memorial gathering addressed the death of Prof Samuel F B Morse. Washington and five cities sent delegates to discuss the telegraphers legacy and actions in his memory advocating unified efforts in Western Asia Telegraph relations.
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William Orrox
Wasukeron
Eltizes
House of
Washington
Bolomans
Samuel F. B
Western Asian Telegraph
Orscan
Merse
Motley Notice of April Auction and Shipments
A fragmentary notice dated April 4 mentions Motley and a bin by the one Tux Hacvs. Details are unreadable but indicate an auction or shipment related action tied to Motley.
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Motley
River Freight and River News Dispatches From West Virginia
Special dispatches report freight movements and arrivals on the Ohio and Mississippi waterways. Vessels including the Arlington, C. B. Church, and Arkansas Belle are listed with departures and arrivals between Cincinnati, Evansville, Louisville, and Port cities. Weather noted as mild or clear with river levels varying. one drowning incident reported among deck hands.
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Times and Chronicle
Hontimeron
W. VA
Pomeroy
Chesapeake
Poctomstone Asean Ska
Cincinnati
Ic. Crote
Fleetwood
Aly
Torcinnati
Gallizolis
St. Louis
B. Church
New Orleans
Arkansas Belle
Cairo
B. H. Hart
Nashville
Mary Ament
Grandview
Evansville
Bowling Green
Quickstep
Turner
New Oreans
Ercury
Exchange
Pittsburt
Esperanza
Fort Benton
Edinburgh
Red River
FR. C. Gray
Arkansas River
New Amaxy
Falls
Tannelton Cost
Ada Heiltan
J. W. Garret
Bodmann
Portsbroo
Kate Putnem
Granite State
Portsmouth
Mountain Belle
Carrie Books
Wheeling
H. H. Brown
Kate Putnam
J. N.’ Rhodes
Marietta
W. H. Brown
M. M. Jones
Huntington Bar
Lake Erie
Numerous 19th century items from Brooklyn and beyond
A late 19th century column reports a string of brief notices: J e en dies in Brooklyn aged unknown. rinderpest vanishes from Belgium. Bryant sails from Havana to New Orleans. Count von Arnim returns to Paris. Prince and Princesses of Wales to return from the Continent in June. Methrine races postponed due to war track. Pennsylvania Legislature adjourns sine die. Camden mass meeting April 11 to elect delegates to Cincinnati Convention. Morse tuners hour bells tolled in Pittsburgh. Whittle died near O'Brien's Menagerie in Philadelphia. Kentucky Medical Association to meet in Paducah in April 1873. Six Japanese students arrive in Chicago under John C Hill at a theological seminary. Colima volcano in Mexico remains active. Boston observes annual fast with churches open and theatres full. Teaac Dey of Dayen & Co shoots himself in Chicago after losses. Insanity from the great fire cited at funeral procession. Atlantic spike manufacturers and Pittsburg iron and nail makers agree on price changes.
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Pennsylvania
Camden
N. J
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Morse
Whittle
O'Brien
Kentucky State Medical Association
Paducah
Chica
Teaac C. Dey
Dayen & Co
Chicago
College and Medicals
Atlantic
California catalogue notes early April crimes in frontier towns
A chaotic April dispatch from San Francisco and the frontier cites a Dallas style list of crimes. The report mentions Dickson Lackman and Willis Hill involved in shootings or attempted killings, with several youths and a mulatto girl tied to prior incidents. The text also references a Roosevelt Street body, murder investigations, and an officer named Joe Peaver bringing in suspects in Kansas and Fort Smith territory.
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New York
Roosevelt Street
Charles Wiltwo
Elersa
Bohan
McBride
Childs da Peabeener
C. Hatch Smith
Wes Street
Brooklyn
Fort Smith
Saturda
United States States
Joe Peavre
Kansas
Tin
Willard
Ac Benainn
Yanes
Deseret Legislature Chooses Leaders and Plans Senate Vote
Sal Lake Utah April 4 The Legislature of the proposed State of Deseret met. Bates Snow elected President of the Senate and F D Richards Speaker of the House. They will meet tomorrow to elect two United States Senators. Ten tons of ore from Butterfield Canon yielded over ten thousand dollars in silver and gold. The vein runs seven feet thick. Mining transfer and bonding have been busy the last three days with aggregate considerations over two millions. References to gold on the Colorado River and a site chosen for a new military post at George appear.
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Sal Lake
Uran
Deseret
Bvates Snow
Senate
F. D. Richards
House
United States
Butterfield Canon
Colorado River
O. George
Texas Battle Over Cattle Theft Sparks Judicial Change
The article discusses retaliation against Mexican thieves along the Rio Grande and a controversial judicial decision removing the district attorney. It criticizes the decision as reckless, arguing it upsets the appointing power and undermines authority in the dispute.
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New York
Rio Grande
Charcoal for Farm Animals Treatment Advice
A brief rustic medical note extols charcoal as a safe first aid for sick farm animals. It recounts successful use on a cow and a bloated heifer, noting fresh charcoal is superior to old, that charcoal is nonpoisonous and beneficial in moderation, and urging warm shelter and moderate feeding.
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Sons Sodas
Walks on street corners prompt whispered rumors
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a subject described as walking stock in street corners and generating whispers about a woman. The text is incomplete, but indicates social gossip or rumor around a female figure. No clear events, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
Appletons Bindery Employment Figures and Food Program
More than 600 workers are employed in the Appletons bindery. Previously some faced irregularities in work routines. Management has introduced a new on site dining plan with prepared meals and priced lunches, intended to improve efficiency and morale.
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The
Appletons
Bi Vail Secures Funds for New Epopal Remienry Cause
Local official Bi Vail announces secured funding to protect a new Epopal Remienry project, detailing financial backing and intended operations. Community leaders express cautious support while planning oversight. The initiative aims to safeguard cultural heritage and support regional tourism.
Congress XLII second session notes naval and postal bills
The House and Senate in session discuss and amend bills on naval affairs shipping commissioners under the act, contest evidence in elections, and a bridge over the Mississippi at Red Wing Minnesota. A bill for the District of Columbia stock subscription is debated and passed. Executive session followed by adjournment.
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Congress
Howe
Hia Biinoor
Fender
Iagrat Wood
Pro- Anteike
Townsend
Ni Y
Boo
Hadhey
Alabama
Fiyther
Vine Helow
Gomes
Husie
Ty Uanbull
Judiciary Committee
Morton
Ramsey
Post Office Committee
Mississippi River
Red Wing
Minn
Anthony
Committee On Naval Archive
Wyoming
Beyer Tae
Sawyer
District of Columbia
Tiedman and Potomac Bajiresad Company
Ramsey Segepa
Minnesota
Persia
Ohio Legislature Debates Tax Bonds and County Infirmary Bill
Ohio lawmakers discuss authorizing counties to issue bonds and levy taxes for public needs including a county infirmary. The House advances or delays various measures, printing, and committee referrals mark progress. debates cover debt limits and penalties. Two bills face committee review while others move toward law or rejection.
Court Bulletin Divorce Case Reveals Hidden Marriages
In Common Pleas before Judge Cox, Joseph P. Gesser sues Susin Po Gewer for divorce on absence and conduct grounds. Testimony shows the defendant claimed a prior marriage and a child born to the last husband, while relatives denied full knowledge of previous unions. Case laid over for further evidence and custody considerations.
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Susin Po Gewer
Maggie Diesler
Red
Martha Dougherty
Riggs
Madison
Indiana
Alsii
B. L. Werr
Mary C
James
Collins
Avery
D. Young
H.D. Herrick
Patiz Ba
Filth and
Walput
Squire
M. Smith
N. Jordan
A. Jobusion
Dondia
Probate Court custody case for Henrietta Riley before Judge Hoefer
An applic ation to recover custody of a child was heard in probate court. The record shows ongoing hearings with references to Shakers at New Haven and prior motions, including the possible necessity of al lowances and administrator actions.
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Hoefer
Henrietta J. Riley
Shakers
New Haven
ae _beatonsdio
Jenkins
Henry
Ion
Martin
Praeria
Fila
Lay
Cincinnati Convention of Theorists Signals Political Lament
The Cincinnati Convention in May gathers prominent thinkers and critics in a bold, mixed assessment. The piece likens the event to Hamlet’s disjointed time and notes political aims, method in madness, and the hopeful hope that sound principles emerge from the assembling minds.
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Cee
Hamlet
Heteeter Dwesborg
Seizniors
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Pt Samang
Tehopolize
Boston Transcript
Supplemental floggings added to garroter sentences in England
The text notes a revived practice of adding flogging to imprisonment for convicted garroters in England. It remarks the measure resembles Neibenens punishment ideas and suggests highway robbery conduct has diminished, while noting objections to the return of corporal punishment.
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England
Doings of Congress Cabinet Discusses Canal Note
Special dispatch reports Cabinet discussion of Kangilie’s note to Secretary Fish on the Souterielle Canalhie River appropriation. A $300,000 amendment to the Louisville and Portland Canal bill requires a War Department report before any plan to free the canal, delaying action. House Commerce panel backs $200,000 for the Ohio River project, $160,000 under Gen. Humphreys’ request.
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Granville
Cabinet — Commerce Committee
Chronicle
Wasimyetos
Senate
House
Kangilie
Fish
Commerce Committee
Louisville and Portland
Secretary of War
Kentucky
House Commerce Committee
Ohio River
Humphreys
Second Indiana District politics and labor movement
Special dispatch reports in the Second Indiana District with a Republican convention set for May 19 in Jeffersonville and postmaster Voyles of New Albany likely a congressional candidate. The Workingmen's party plans a state convention in New Albany June 5 to appoint electors and party committees for labor reform. Also notes Miss Belfort, principal of the Seventh District School, died of spinal meningitis and will be buried in Springboro Warren County.
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Voyles
New Albany
Corgrees
Workingmen’s Party
Times and Chronicle
Daytex
Miss Belfort
Springboro
Warren County
Absconder Cashier in Limerick Fled to America
A bank cashier in Limerick Ireland named Vlury has absconded with a large sum of money and is believed to have fled to the United States. He travels with Rev Mr Thompson of Pennsylvania as a delegate from the Free Italian Church to American Christians.
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Loxpow
Goke
Ore Vlury
Limerick
Ireland
United States
Gavazzi
America
Thompson
Pennsylvania
Sir Travers
Evie
Travers
Chaffers
Pon
Election Day Violence in Villaboa Causes Fatalities
Maprio reports Election Day in Villaboa descended into clashes between Ministerial and Opposition supporters. At least two people were killed and several injured as fights raged before authorities restored order. Early returns show 67 Ministerialists and 26 Coalitionists elected.
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Maprio
Villaboa
Royal Betrothal Announced Between Bavaria King and Prussian Princess
The announcement confirms a royal betrothal between King Ludwig of Bavaria and the eldest daughter of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia. The engagement aligns two prominent European royal houses, signaling a strategic alliance and notable shift in continental ties.
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Monica
King Ludwig
Bavaria
Frederick Charles
Prussia
Immense Funeral Attendance for J Morse in New York
A vast throng gathered at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York for the funeral of J Morse. Governor Ho and staff, lawmakers, business and church leaders attended as the cortege proceeded to Greenwood Cemetery after more than two hours of services.
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Medison Biuare Presbyterian Church
J. Morse
Governor Ho
See York
Deakoue
Evangelical Alliance
New York
Adams
Mr. Wheeler
Poughkeepsie
Greenwood Cemetery
William Orton
Livingstone Morse
General Dix
Prof. Cornell
Cyrus W. Field
Broadway
Derroit Steamer Rice Arrives From Cleveland
Derroit reports the steamer Rice arrived unexpectedly from Cleveland this morning, waking the town. Ship agents say Cleveland boats will begin regular trips tomorrow.
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Derroit
Rice
Cleveland
River Rise Narrows Access To Capitol City
Special Dispatch notes high water on the river rising rapidly after a night of rain. Barges and tugs moved upriver while the Capitol City saw decreasing depths and difficulties for traffic as crews reported rising levels and unsettled weather.
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Times and Chronicle
Meupais
Crescent City
Capitol City
D. D. Millar
Colorado
Vicksburg
Tragic Tradesman Deaths Reported in Cleveland
In Cleveland on April 5 a machinist named Mork cut his throat in delirium caused by alleged illness. The body of a man named Krause was found in an oil still this morning, suspected to have entered the still and been suffocated by gas.
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Cleveland
Mork
Krause
Leipzig Arrives in Marine from Beenen
The steamer Leipzig has arrived at Marine, New York from Beenen on April 1.
Congressional actions on memorials and bills in session
The record notes House and Senate activity including a bill authorizing a colossal Admiral Farragut statue, appointment of deputy clerks, duties for a Shipping Commission, and amendments about Treasury revenues. It also covers memorial services for Professor and orders to assemble for a memorial under the National Morse Monument Association.
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Tsner
Admiral Farragut
Senate
Mercur
Judiciary Committee
Uateda States Court of
Renton Strait
Garfield
Treasury
Conger
Kaan
Ciarfield
Resolutions on death of Professor Morse adopted by chamber
The chamber of commerce resolution committee drafts formal notices honoring Professor Samuel F. B. Morse. It lauds Morse as an inventor whose magnetic telegraph spurred world commerce and instantaneous communication, urging lasting tribute by princes and people and recognizing his enduring influence on peace and progress. Committee members G. Exyarr, R. A. McFarquhar.
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Parofessor Sauiyel
B. Morse
Chamber of Commerce
More
G. Exyarr
R.A. McFarcann
Directors of the Board of Trade Meet in Noon Session
The Board of Trade Directors, led by President Robert Mitchell, met at noon to discuss advancing the Transportation Bureau. A plan was approved to have the Bureau Superintendent visit Pittsburgh and other eastern cities to study freight transportation arrangements. The special committee's report on letting members hang business cards and display signs was approved. Several members and firms were elected as new members, including Messrs. James Morrison & Co., Wm. Resor & Co., Lekstein Ills & Co., Wm. Coulter, J. K. Coolinge Co., DA. James & Bro., Theo. Scowden, Bascom & Carpenter, John Holbrook, and J. M. Daywu. The meeting adjourned.
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Board of Trade
Robert Mitchell
Transportation Bureau
Bureau
Pittsburgh
Messrs
James Morrison & Co
Wm. Resor & Co
Lekstein, Ills & Co
Wm. Coulter
J. K. Coolinge Co
DA. James & Bro
Theo. Scowden
Bascom
Fire destroys Miller's omni bus stables on Crawdish road
Fire at East Walnut Hillis from box 194 at Torrence street and Grandin road damaged three cottages with slight damage, but Miller's omni bus stables burned. Loss about 1509 dollars. Buildings lie in extreme northeast cover of Mac corporation on Crawdish road.
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East Walnut
Market Roundup: New York and Philadelphia Candor
Special Dispatch reports a quiet New York market with prices near 21 4 21 8 and crude at 12 3 4 percent. Philadelphia shows weakness with spot markets steady but sluggish, while gravity and related prices remain firm at the quoted levels.
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The
Times
Chronicle
New York
Remarkable London Morning Post Advert Finds Help
A curious ad from the London Morning Post asks for a Lady to take on duties as a helpful companion for Jim. The notice seeks a resident who will form acquaintance, answer letters, and remain near the advertiser’s dwelling for personal interviews.
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