Gutta Percha and the Morality of Progress in Art
A fragmentary article argues that gutta percha symbolizes humanity’s moral and intellectual progress. It links scientific advances to household comfort, industrial arts, and the emancipation from poverty, noting rubber's role in cables, tubing, and protective gear. It touches on British Asian trade and a vague political dispute about congressional power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evering
Torigher
Cay East
Cook
Post Office Woes and Local Notices Spark Interest
City readers learn of mail delays and misdirected letters causing weekly Dead Letter returns, stamps on unused envelopes, and odd item finds. Reports cover a rail dispute, local court notices, and a series of personal incidents, including a grocery owner struck by a wagon and a woman from a prominent family related to an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verry
Corsata
Wright
Middlebury
Ohio
Internal Revenue
Gresox Howse-Davinson and Binxs in New York
A fragmented notice from New York mentions Gresox Howse-Davinson and Binxs with Pollin and a Eb. The garbled text references a native sheet and a Lexing port or event, but the details are unreadable and no clear action or outcome is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresox Howse
Davinson & Binxs
Pao
ID Pollin
New York
Lady A
Fragmentary Names List From Church Register
Fragmentary OCR reads multiple names and titles including Janes Hore H. P. Eclis Protari z, Mar W Webster, Sc Fakean, Glen L Mirfis. Lacking context, no clear event or date, but indicates a list of persons possibly in clerical or official roles.
Police Varietira Continuations and New Docket Items
A historic police docket note records four continued and fourteen new cases, including fines and penalties for nuisances and breaches. Mentions Wm. Dickmyer and others, with Judge Safin and Officer Vince Te overseeing proceedings and costs. An arrest reference and county jail details for a 40 day term are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickmyer
Kent
Ateal
Civil Sabbath Observance Meeting at Hopkins Hall
A Friday gathering at Hopkins Hall elected Geo. F. Davis Eng. as chairman to oversee plans for civil Sabbath observance. Dr. Robertson opened with prayer. C. W. Rowland served as secretary. A committee of thirteen was appointed to report on organization at a future Young Men's Christian Association meeting with Dr. Wiley delivering a brief address. Notable attendees included Thos. F. Shaw Samuel J. Broawell Abner L. Frazier Robert Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins’ Hall
Geo. F. Davis
Eng
Davis Cesful
Thos. F. Shaw
Samuel J. Broawell
H. White
Abner L. Frazier
Robert Moore
E. D. Johnson
Wm. Nast
W. PF. Chireb
Rev. C. Sauer
Theo. Bauer
J. H. Feldwisch
Fire destroys Ohio Female College at College Hill
A large fire at the Ohio Female College on College Hill totally consumed the building after flames spread from a defective stovepipe aided by strong winds. Directors and townspeople aided in saving furnishings and clothing, with about 100000 in losses insured for 50000. The college will be rebuilt and classes resume in other quarters. a literary exhibition proceeds in the chapel tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Ohio Female College
J. C. C. Holenehdade
Jion
J. M. Anderson
Eoon
Central
Tobacco
Mian Valley
People's
American
Citizens
Delaware
Miami
G. ¥. Ladd
Taylor
Wilson
Skillman
Fragmented verse about Sam and a risky voyage
A garbled dialogue speaks of Sam and a perilous journey with tears and threats. The speaker laments a past, notes manipulation and sale, and warns the craft will run aground as age and duty collide with police and peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sim
Forney Defalcation Rumors Roil Philadelphia Press
Special correspondence from Cincinnati reports cold rains delay crops while Philadelphia editor John Forney faces defalcation charges. The piece notes attempts by Republicans to oust him with offers for his papers and previews a forthcoming Masonic temple corner stone event in Philadelphia.
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Sunday Press
Richings
John Worxey
Daily Press
Atlog
Forrest Fetter
Andrew Johnson
Bim
Forory
Forney
Cok
K McClure
Pennsylvania
Eed
Col. McClure
Harding
Sunday Dispatch
Minden
Thomson Westcott
Sunday Transcript
Enoch W.C. Green
Congress
Green
I. Fisker Estes
Ab Therbeee
Naoteg Mercury
Atic
Orese
Sunday Times
Ge-I
It Bai
Menber
Vposisernity
Sunday Republic
Te Forney
Black Creek
Anett
Jewett and
Palmer
Toto
Billoa
Multiple Dispatches on Parties and Crimes Across States
A condensed telegraphic summary reports election doubts in North Carolina and defeats for the Constitution in Georgia and Tennessee. It notes a large fire in Pulaski, Tennessee destroying fourteen businesses with substantial loss and several firms names listed. An Albany dispatch covers twelve escaped Clinton prison inmates, with pursuit ongoing as snow aids tracking. Reports on the McGee murder case identify Lacroix as a witness, and Clerkenwell prison testimony details chemical evidence. Parliamentary items note the British budget, Abyssinian war costs, and ministerial disputes over taxation and expenses. A separate brief mentions a fatal accident in Wales from a revolver misfire.
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Albany
Clinton
Geo. Gordo
Owen Thompson
McGee
London
Clerkenwell
John Davis
Warden Cope
Clerkenwell House of Detention
Burke
Inspector Thompson
Dr. Olding
Thompson
Casey
Morris
Jane Keppel
Barret
Mullaney
Ann Justice
Sleigh
W. Desmond
House of
Lord Hunt Ammons
O Coe Grace
Senate
Armister
Gladstone
Thomas Baring
Stafford North
Ward Hunt
Sony
Commons
Saul
Arch of
Canterbury
York
Senators Debate Trial Power and Purpose in Congress
The Senate wrestles with whether it is a court in the impeachment debate surrounding a wartime context. Nelson argues Congress lacks express authority and must weigh evidence beyond public rumor. He warns against yielding to outside pressure while urging deliberation on constitutional power and duty. The chamber adjourns after a brief session.
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Vasmixetox
D. C
Senate
Syntece
Ike
Nelson
Congress
Peter Tae
Yates
Nelsons Argument on the Im peachment in Senate
Special Dispatch reports Nelson delivering animated remarks in the Senate defense of the President. He argues the charge is misconstruction, defends against alleged law violation, and asks the Chief Justice to declare no guilt. The session ends with Morton and others leaving before his closing.
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Nelson
Cincinnati Pines
Wasnmorex
Senate
Morton
Bridge Question All About the Span No Action Yet
Second Dispatch reports the House in Committee of the Whole considering the Bridge bill. Skaats of Hamilton argued the Ohio River spans 500 miles of coal country with 16 bordered counties and opposed obstructions. A Roebling letter was read amid debate. The scene mentions strong local interest and possible lobbies.
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Cincinnati Times
Cowunes
House
Skaats
Hamilton
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Jnc
A. Roebling
Lawton
Indian Attack Near Omaha Leaves Several Wounded and Dead
A fragmentary report describes a violent clash near Omaha on June 22 involving Indians and settlers. It mentions deaths including John prove, Gus Hall, George Kline, and Jos. Wounded are Hoffman and Ayd, with 14-year-old Tanney badly injured. The Union Pacific line is noted as extended west toward the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte
Indiana
Ennes
Republ
John Prove
Gus. Hall
George Kline
Jos
E Hoffman
Ayd
Thea Lawrence Sual Case Noted In Local Report
A fragmented report mentions Thea Lawrence and a panel event at Sereage yesterday with unclear details. The text references meetings or reports about eating with someone named Bet, but specifics remain unreadable.
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Thea. Lawrence Sous Sual
Sereage Ie Esterday
Aesbie
Bet
Real Estate Transfers From Recorder's Office Listings
A series of property transfers and mortgages are listed ranging over Springfield and surrounding townships. Names include Charles Friscel, Mary Coghill, T W Guy, Charles and Sarah B Peabody, Aaron Hirsch, John H Tate, J B Bell, Machmore, Hams, Reginalch, Michael Heges, Joseph, Reginald, Edward Ston, W H Weed, Kate James, S B Matsbury, A L Cosbey, Wendelin, Paul Schuster, Henry Runck Jr, and Frederick Huock. Parcels cover blocks and lots in Springfield, Summinsville, Sycamore townships with acreages from 60 to 245, and prices up to 11,000 dollars. Also listed are county bills from the County Commissioners for road and engineering work totaling several thousand dollars.
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Recorder’s Office
Charles Friscel
Te. Schnell
Byron ‘Street
Patterson
Mary Coghill
John ‘Street
Martin Street
Passetreet
T. W. Guy
Charles
Sarah B. Peabody
Corporation
Cliftone Bseeeriae
Aaron Hirsch
John H. Tate
Broad
Jodrey Lam
Mitchell
Ene Gata
J. B. Bell
H. A
Oesa
Springfield
Francis Cuanin
Tooseph
Reginalch
Michael Heges
Hami = ae se
Summinsville
R. Fistan
Edward Ston
Walnut Hills
Kate James Danes
B. Matsbury
Tee Maries
Columbia
A. L. Cosbey
Corey
Sycamore
L. Ritehel
Columek
Casife
D. L. Casbey
A. L. Cos
Wendelin
J. P. Doehler
Paul Schuster
Ee Glasker
Columbia Conaien
Henry Runck, Jr
Frederick Huock
Delhi
Harrison Party Nominations and Court Counsel Names
Democrats of Harrison county convention select Strother Boyd of Cynthiana for Criminal Court duties in this Judicial District and O’Hara of Covington for Circuit Attorney. The piece notes confidence in a suit to set aside a road action and reports indictments by the Grand Jury including James Daly and Theo Sevectan on charges involving a house and premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Party
Democrats
Harrison Coun
Strother Boyd
Cynthiana
Ase O'Hara
Covington
Paris
R. B. Bowler
Grand
James Daly
Theo
Sevectan
Death of an Old Resident of Preble County
The Eaton Register reports the death of an elderly Preble County resident listed as dying on Saturday last at his son in law John Shumen’s residence in the township. The obituary notes the loss of many long-serving men from the country as they are gathered home.
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Friendleas
Sarah Frankland
Barah Yee
Will
Mana
Bert
Melia
Tia Ha
Richings Opera
Dietrich
Cone
Cleveland
Caroline Mir¢bib
Donna
Ne Learitn
Tia Thesine
Pierre Bernard
Peter Richings
Stovarse
Campbella
Castle
The
Edward Seguin
Castle Eee
Campbell K
Gipsies
Florida
Millie
Clara Fowler
Mas
John Sidney Jones
Volunters
Canada
Greenland
Fanny Lee Townsend
Jones
Abel Moses
Abbi Ammi
Hope Chapel
Ping Street
Philadelphi
Veena
Great Britain
France
Curiotta
Wigwan— Nevicult
Molto
Hallore Abd Gil
Mons
Ahaguerus
Jesus
Christ
Preble County
Eaton
Preble
John Shumen
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New York Assembly
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Fe Val Valley
Gherky
Patos
Eat
Shack
Wat Anderson
Kenerry
Ie Moore
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McGoning
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Horsi—Gatsames
Neusox
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Este Segellen
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H. P. Eclis
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Police Varietira
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Ham
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Aioe
Tuesaie
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Philadelphia
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Puitabetenta
Booth
McVicker
Walnut
Jefferson
Joe
Europe
Holy Land
Telbin
Jee Murphy
Falconers
Masonic Temple
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Sasha
Respee
Enti
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Grand Lodge of
Gore
Johnson
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United State Senate
Cameron
Colonel Forney
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Treasury
Col. Forney
Price
Louisiana
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Tennessee
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Pulaski
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C Mason
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J. H. Taylor
J. S’reel & Co
Shore & Go
Accrain
Arrow, Smith & Co
J. Finley
J. T. Fisher
Treppard & Co
Shore & Co
Jean Baptiste Lacroix
D'Arcy McGee
Ile
Whalen
Lacroix
Clerkenwell Prison
Congressional
Washington
Columbus
Tre Plains
Bates & Ryan
Pleasant Ridge Road
Pauline Schweizer
Dent
Taylor's Fork
J. C. Eversall
Covington News
Henshaw
Nes
Thos. W. Farrin & CO
Vermont
Ladupp and Cantleme
Boms Walnas Ats Bet
Fear Oem
Anton Ai Crvéna
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