Fatal poisoning case linked to hemlock experiment on professor
The New York Herald reports on Professor F. W. Walker of Brooklyn who died after self-administering successive doses of conium to treat nervous disease. The account details his planned dosing, the rapid onset of paralysis, and the coroner’s inquest. It notes Walker’s background, career, and connections to notable figures, along with testimony from contemporaries.
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National Guard first regiment called for immediate service
Philadelphia April 7 reports urgent call for the first regiment of the National Guard to proceed to Haslett at Governor Hartranft's order as the need for troops is declared.
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Nationa Guard
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Hartranft
New York Suit Involving Bank and Damages
A suit titled The suit of the First Nathan Bank of Teledo seeks recovery of 17 dollars advanced on a bill. The case traces the bill through the New York ad emalty company to the verdict for the fall amount claimed.
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Bank of Teledo
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New York Ademalty Company
River News Reports Coal Cargoes and River Activity
The dispatch details additional river traffic and coal shipments. Vessels like York Cincinnati Tom Rees and Lioness No 2 carry 271 000 bushels, Hercules with 940 bushels, and J N Phillips with 90 000 bushels coke and 14 000 shits coal. The river rises slowly and the new steamer Fawn sails to Evansville between Cincinnati and Evansville today.
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Commissioner Sater Leaves for Trip Amid Ring Allegations
Commissioner Sater departs as colleagues Charley Stuff and Jake Baumgardner face claims of a compromised Board. A Times interview reveals tension over a controversial Board of Control resolution. Baumgardner lashes out before calming down, denying any ring or withheld claims, while asserting independence from press. The scene ends with the commissioner retreating amid heated exchange and a brief declination to comment further.
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Market News From Detroit New York and St Louis
Breadstuff and grain prices move across markets with Corn at 72 cents in Detroit and 77 to 78 cents in St Louis. Oats firm at 63 to 66 cents, Wheat higher, Pork and Lard firm, New York cotton at 16 7/8 cents, flour and whisky markets noted, receipts listed, and general market activity across multiple cities.
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Chicago
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The Life to Come and the Self Carried Beyond
Fragmented reflection on life and death explores how a person’s character persists after death. The text argues the self is forged by experiences and suffering, passing into the next world as part of one’s lasting essence, shaping what remains beyond life.
Ohio Pioneer Society marks 87th anniversary in Cincinnati
About one hundred members and friends gathered in the Council Chamber to observe the Ohio settlement anniversary. President Mansfield opened the event with a varcating exercise, Rev. W. P. led a song, and Hon. EF. D. Mar delivered an address noting early obstacles and incidents in the settlement near Marietta. The program included enrollments, dues, and a few brief member talks before closing with prayer.
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EF. D. Mar
Workhouse sentences handed down by Judge Marchant
This morning the court released nine sentences: Sem'l Jones convicted of petit larceny given three months. Rab Benen for vagrancy sentenced to thirty days. E. e. for thirty days. John Fey for arty ney coaeck. and Grey dap Wm. Dota for family related charge, thirty days.
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Police Court Dismissal In Shooting Case
In the Police Court this morning Wu Carroll faced charges for shooting Mike Delaney on Sunday night but the case was dismissed for lack of evidence and the wound was not proven to be inflicted.
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Glendale Parish Social and Court Briefs
Dissatisfaction over a recent ruling noted as a caution to complainants. A young offender was fined fifty dollars and sentenced to thirty days in the work-house for assault and battery. Glendale parish welcomed its new minister at a social hosted by Mr William McGrew, with Mr G Shillito and family visiting the former Dr White residence. Glendale is praised as a delightful suburb and sociable community.
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Middletown Weather and Farm News Reflect Local Conditions
Old Jersey still leads the van as barley is near total failure, wheat injured little, and the fruit crop promises peaches but is winter-killed. A shooting affray occurred yesterday between Ed. King No and Johnson. An early fire alarm involved six bales of jute at a mill, extinguished by workers. Frost, storm, and fighting in the area are noted as conditions.
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Defalcation Report Taints Yokohama Pacific Mail Agency
A report details a defalcation amounting to several hundred thousand dollars at the Yokohama Agency of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Officials indicate accounts show irregularities, with a payee in New York related to the New York branch. The agent, currently en route from San Francisco, faces investigation and potential action.
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Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Mae Re
San Francisco
St. Louis Mayor Race Returns Tallied Across Precincts
Early returns from St Louis precincts show Barrett Democrat leading for mayor with 12 949 votes while Stoltz Atsar I Republican trails. Remainder of Democratic tally and Creanass results are still being reported with figures varying from 657 to 5 798.
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Washington April 7 Arrival in Pensacola
An item notes the United States ship arriving at Pensacola and a party intended to depart northward aboard a vessel. Details are fragmentary but indicate movement of people and naval or military activity in early April.
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United States
Pensacola
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Miners at Minooka Strike Ten Percent Advance
Somawros Pennsylvania April 7 miners at Minooka demand a ten percent wage increase as negotiations begin. The brief notes the advance proposal and expected outcomes for the workers and local industry.
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Minooka Es Ee
Day's Gil Markets Dispatch to Cincinnati Times
Fragmentary market brief from New York notes quiet trade and price moves. Mentions Wells and immediate actions with dollar values and uncertain vendor references.
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Gill's Mills Postmaster and Neighbor Visit Town
Mr W H Myers and neighbor Bob Cassidy, both from Gill's Mills in Brown County Kentucky, arrived in town yesterday to dispose of some stock. They stayed at No 162 West Third Street and after trying our Pilsner beer became unconditioned. A Fanny case will be investigated in Police Court tomorrow morning.
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Local Cincinnati visitors and city notes in brief
Col J P Joice of Cincinnati visited the city this morning while arrests for disorderly conduct were made but dismissed. A large audience filled God Fellows Hall for a musical entertainment and reports of various incidents including a fall of a sign, a dogged lawsuit over damages, and a highway robbery rumor involving a white cow.
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City Council Meets Over Ordinances And Salaries
The council discussed duties and salaries for city officers and considered licensing ordinances. A vote set compensation scales for Assessor and City Attorney, with sessions continuing to finalize the measures and next meeting scheduled for the following evening.
Methuen Church event yields silver cup prize
Last evening four audience members gathered at the Methuen Church for a service and social. Captains St John Bryson Lenard Harlin Hassan and Professor Weimer led the gathering as principal announcer. A silver cup was awarded as the prize for a singing contest.
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To Morrows Night Becomes This Unclear Verse
Fragmentary verse argues that tomorrow never arrives and condemns hastening the future. It imagines eternity as a tease behind midnight, urging to live today and bear present troubles, since yesterday is dead and tomorrow remains unseen. The text blends archaic phrasing with a meditative, almost sermon like cadence.
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