Trial of McFarnad Murder Case Captivates City
The McFarnad murder trial of Albert D. Richardson's killing dominates city attention. Public advocates cast factions, claim conspiracies, and threaten social exposes while McFarland's legal team seeks sympathy. Spectators display family affection amid intense courtroom drama as coverage mixes partisan outrage with legal strategy.
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McFarnad
Albert D. Richardson
Manhattan
Emer
Tift
Serman
Patie
New York
Peerapitat
Fragments Describe Unclear Local Interaction
The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent events or identifiable people. No concrete actions, places, or dates can be derived for a substantial summary.
Fiscal notes hint whisky withdrawal impact on quarters
The text suggests that beyond a certain amount, whisky withdrawal from bond affects quarterly receipts. It argues the last quarter of the current fiscal year is likely to show a decrease rather than an increase, with attention to forced withdrawal implications and overall financial impact.
Before the Curtain on Avondale relief and theater notes
The letter to the Philadelphia North American reviews Avondale relief contributions, notes investments, and outlines distribution. It previews spring amusements at Niptonen and surrounding venues with highlights on Little Nell, Hamlet, and other acts, plus reports on Edwin Adams and various theater happenings in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plyngers
Pat
Philadelphia North American
Dean Lin
Avondale Relief
New York Lodging House Fire Kills Inmates
Fire on the third floor of a five story lodging house at 14 East Street in New York was detected in the evening. Inmates found dead on the sidewalk and in their rooms as flames and smoke trapped them. One man, believed to be inebriated, was found unconscious in bed. others perished in the blaze. The building housed a dining saloon and dormitory rooms, with several residents possibly escaping via stairs or balconies.
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Woop
Edwin Adams
Hamlet
Dane
Avon
Vis
Rover
Bernard Harie¢igh
Laurel
The
New York Times
Nibio
Lydia Thompson
Niblo
Pippin
New York
Miss Markham
Laney
Shakesp
Han
East Street
John Cagney
Carney
Charile
Coe
Mr. Emery
Janet Science
Rhode Island
Fortress Monroe
Congress
Peck
Rity
Jack Reynolds
Hoffman
Washington
Church Howe
Wyoming Territory
Thomas
Esterday
Bree
Toods House of Howell
Wood & Kea
Ze Aerphies Las Sie Silnes Hilladelphia
B Eotin
Canada
Burbank
Atlantic City
Wyoming
Nashville
McLanahan
Leaven- Worth
Kaysna
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Treasury Department
Paris
Baltimore
Hio Senate
James Tuck
Jackson
Miss
Henry Sizer
Sizer
Marion
Ohio
South Hartford
C. M. Lee
House Committee On Territories
Depentes
General Butler
General Schenck
Schenck
Nn Main
Jacobs
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Teckcom
Sm Y
Alcorn
Ela
Ames
Society
A. Anish Cortes
Jordan
Fundies
Nora
Esterda
John Taycote
Narrow Escape of the Fleetwood At Sea
An Ironton Journal account from April 6 describes a thrilling incident aboard the Fleetwood as passengers faced a dangerous panic after a bulkhead burst near the larboard chimney. A veteran boatman steadied the situation, ensuring safety and quick response, with all aboard unharmed.
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Ironton Journal
Gates
Morning prayer meeting notes show dwindling attendance
A religious notice laments recent tardiness and declines in morning prayer meetings after an announced discontinuation this month. Report describes a crowded session with hymns and readings, mentions speakers from Newark and other locals, and notes plans for next morning prayers and special requests for individuals seeking faith amid revival hopes.
Pree peak teey convents at Mt Auburn
The event opened with standard devotional exercises at Mt Auburn Church yesterday. Delegates Stankey Matthewaed Le L. French were chosen to confer with a joint committee from Cincinnati Presbyteries on boundaries of the newly consolidated body. The meeting adjourned after a preliminary discussion and set a future session for further decisions in June 1870 at 8 a.m.
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Mt Auburn
Edna You
Ooders Stankey
Matthewaed le L. French
Cincinnati
Cain
Eevee A. M
Teussees Udiiniched
Bos
Ordination of Rev Montfort in Different Churches
Fragmentary OCR recounts an ordination ceremony for Rev Montfort with Rev Brauns assisting and remarks about Rev Shark. It notes a planned later trip to Europe and a sermon by Rev Dr. Spatorond. Also mentions Cincinnati Baptist Social Union and Pilgrim Church Sabbath School annual meeting with Bible presentation details.
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Shark
Europe
En Baptist Union
Cincinnati Baptist Social Union
Pilgrim Church
Serveeet
Longwatch for a War Widow at Plum and Longworth
A woman aged about fifty sits daily at the Plum and Longworth street corner awaiting a husband who went to war and has not returned. She wears a dirk dress and shawl, stands from dawn till night, ignored by most yet arousing sympathy from passersby. A driver recalls seeing her three years at the corner and the source of her monthly money remains unknown. Some say her husband deserted yet lives, others believe he is dead.
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Plum Street
Edie Corua
Langworth
Abe
Express
Longworth
Plum
Entertaining Mission School Supper at Becker's Hall
A large benefit supper hosted by Central Christian Church ladies at Becker's Hall drew about two hundred attendees. Hon. R. M. Bishop led the event, Rev. Mr. Leslie offered prayers, and a cross-shaped table showcased cakes and flowers sold at auction, funding expansions for Freeman Street Mission School.
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Central Christian Church
Becker’s Hall
Man Street
Clark
R. M. Bishop
Hhey
Mr. Leslie
Lecture on China and the Chinese by J J Allen
The initial lecture of the course under the M M L A auspices drew a small audience at Pike's Music Hall. Lt. Allen spoke on China and the Chinese, delivering an instructive and interesting talk that residents largely praised, noting the speaker’s evident effort to foster understanding and dialogue among citizens.
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Pike’s
Fon
Allen
China
Tooserine Ee
Iicaeeethe
Saath
Fires Last Night Show Multiple Blazes Near Linn and Everett
Early alarms poured in after twelve o'clock from box 127 for a vacant two story building fire. A second alarm followed from box 137 at Linn and Everett for a one story frame structure. Both fires caused substantial property risk but were quickly fought and brought under control. Chief G Megrue reported leaving keys with various locations, noting no single key held of great value.
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Linn
Everett Streets
Bay Iee
Socks J
G. Megrue
Unclear obituary note with scattered names and details
Fragmentary notice mentions W. M. Pearcy engineer of Steam Fire Compas No 22 and locations Ninth Freeman streets with ambiguous age and death references. Text inconsistent and garbled, likely a damaged obituary fragment with missing context.
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W. M. Pearcy
Ninth
Freeman
Peary
Order of Tod
Pee Ganes
Peren Partment
JFK Believed to Deliver Papers at Lick Run Each Morning
Local note records a man named Joseph Kennedy delivering mail and papers by horse and buggy each morning along Lick Run route. owner typically handles the morning distribution.
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Joseph Engh Kennedy
Gail
Real Estate Transfers and events of the day
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with owners Lewis Lorain, Peter Knaul, John Meyer, Rachel Gravatt, Jane Bird, Bernari Steinmann, Alice Callabar, Diana Well, J. T. Lackman, and others across streets like Western, Ninth, Clinton, Kosmuth, and Cedar. A US country section notes a train wreck on the M. and C. railroad near Loveland, with several cars derailed and bridge damage. Travel items include 117 arrivals at Spencer House in Cincinnati and varied national and local notices on politics, crime, and public affairs, plus ongoing boarding and shipping matters and a theater of wartime era reports. The day closes with legislature activity in Ohio, including bills on Riverside Avenue and railroad commissions, and various civic and military notes.
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Lewis H. Lorain
Herman Strasburg
Peter Knaul
Poplar
Péter Knaul
Even Ous
Western Aves
Bet Yton
Bank Streets
Aries Kuhl
John Meyer
Hiver Road
Ci Robertson
Rachel Gravatt
Ciinton
Cutterreets
Pragworth
Jane
Bird
Kosmuth Street
Courterpetheraee
August Kohlbrand
Bernari Steinemann
Woodward F Serethe
Maine
Sycamore
Trustees of Griffin
Yeatmen
Alice S. Callabari
Ninth Yet
Bay Miller
Freeman
Diana Well
J. T. Lackman
Ninth Street
Elm Street
Robert Michell
W. H. Lape
Sarah J. Hall
Shank Sreet
Freeman Street
Covington City Council Meeting Turbulent Proceedings
City Council discussed ventilating the Covington Bar in City Hall and referred it to Public Buildings. Tax bills totaling 3506.2 were reviewed by the City Collector and referred to Ways and Means. An ordinance to repair Tenth Street between Scott and Madison was paused for general city cost. Committees were formed to confer with Silas Dem to secure land for burial and a liquor license set at 125 dollars was discussed. A disorderly conduct case was remitted and a paving ordinance for Bullock Street between Main and Fifth passed.
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Covington
Committee On Public Buildings
Waya and Means
Tenth Street
Scott
Madison
Rickey Street
Russell
Hess
Cushing
Blackburn
Picea
Mayer's Court
Son
Bullock Street
New Port News: Berry Returns Amid Local Debates
Col. James T. Berry, formerly of Newport and tobacco inspector in Louisville, returns with his family. The King’s Times reports the death of Yachary T. Batts at Mr. George W. Jones’s residence was premature. City council discusses Patterson street grading and improvements, with bids and expenditures itemized, including water and wharfage charges and committee referrals.
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James T. Berry
Louisvile
Yeaterday
K Ing’s
Yachary T. Batts
George W. Jones
Privenpines
Damsesingn
Alli
Johnson , Hardy
EF. Ebart
Patigrson
Snes
J. Horsfall
Goodman Airee
Patterson
Cory
Cabes
Balgeind
J.C. Reckerson
Agerin
Newport Berry
Unclear fragmentary historical item on elopement and funding
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a gold elopement yesterday at 111 and a plan to fund Oberlin University with 300000 dollars to locate there. Mentions Legislature adjournment sine die and Dayton, plus scattered garbled phrases about fires and professors.
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Flvants
Detroit
Firesett
Dayton
Oberlin University
State Government Bill Passed in April Legislature
State government updates show the April session of the legislature passing Bill No. 79 to extend a clause and amend various provisions. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors, but the measure advances in the state lawmaking process.
Levee bill and railroad extension action in Congress
Congressional notes describe a proposed grant of land per mile of levee to the Valley Levee Company for reclaiming Mississippi Valley lands and a separate extension of time for Cairo and Fulton Railroad completion. Other items include jurisdiction questions on claims, water works, and debates over taxation and annexation attempts, with objections raised during morning hour.
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Sandy
Arkine
Mississippi Valley
Valley Levee Company
Louisiana
Mississippi
T. Askewees
Missouri
Cairo and Fulton
Carondelet
Erie
Br. Shlemman
Ohio
Finance Commie
Devept Ky
Arrived from San Francisco in Ninth Year Parade
A garbled fragment notes arrival from San Francisco around a ninth year event with unclear context and missing details about people or organizations involved.
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Tulikiog
Berrixo
Avondale Fund
Investmenis Minde
Hai
Niptonen
Gress
Lotta
Oene
Pagne
E. J. Davenport
Louisville
Church
Mosart Hall
Charlotte Cushigga
Coure
Sumer
Haebter
Ole Bull
Thaldeng
California Theater
M. E. L. Davenport
Alice
Olympic
St. Louis
Frou- Frou
Archstreet Theater
Philadelphia
Lucille Western
Y of Music
New Orleans
Maggie Mitchell
Buffalonians
Joy Jefferson
Sleepy Hollow
Hermann
California
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Lot
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Washington, D. C
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Macbeth
Clarke
Hi Merry Memus
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Pepa
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Mist Batemann
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Joe
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Charles Pope
Enq
St. Charles Theater
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Gladstone
Boston Museum Company
Aint
Fred. Kama
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South
Kensington
Grand Opera-housé
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Anerica Chestnut
Louis Beene
Washinton
Sapling
Rip Wise Neve Stete
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New York Sun
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Chester
Mr. Ritchie
Newark
Strom
Sam Sam
Cincinnati Presbytery
Rev. Montfort
Brauns
Geesds Galles
Freeman-street Mission School
J. J. Allen
Larry Anderson
R. O W. Barnet
Grandin Road
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Loveland
Spencer House
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Riverside
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Committee On
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Ball
Chan
Honcho
Ann Street
Libert
Ahg
Mr. Stone
Stone
the Newws
State Government
Ohid
Vbill
I. O. Ib
Wasmxcton
Senate
O. Seventh & John Sts
Cennatie
Tage Go
Belee
Saag
T. Griffiths
Fifth and
Central Avenue
Indiana
Illinois
T@RADCO co
R. Griffiths
Thea Ss
Staple & Pahcy Groceries
K. W. Cor
Fifth & Sycamore
S. T. Griffdip
G. Griffiths
C., H.W. Cor. Centralay and
FLPTH
Leonard A. Savill
Fetormisto Bet
Longworth, Cin’ti
Candy, &O
Sturdevant
Judson
Jas. L. Haver
Cincianag
COAL
Coal &L
Psec
J. Cgc
Robert Howe
Wax Mabele
Howe & Importerz
Foreign
Bae
Enterprise Insurance Building
Thiet Street
T. F. Kent
B Geetort
J. G. Isham
Western Insurance Company
Banee
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