House Debates Howard Resolution and Neutrality Principles
Special Dispatch reports that representatives from New York argue before the House on the Seuster Fenton matter as Cincinnati trip plans unfold. debate centers on the Howard resolution and a global neutrality principle about inhibiting indirect injuries to belligerents’ commerce, with Edward Thornton recalled to Washington and a dispatch to Lord Grenville awaiting cabinet review.
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Times and Chronicle
Negley
Copeland
New York
Seuster Fenton
Cincinnati
Schurz
Een Eves
Edward Thornton Fegeleren
Washi
Ward
Saverio
Lord Grenville
Senate Split on Liquor Legislation Echoes in Ohio
Special dispatch from Columbus April 25 reports a dramatic Senate vote on McDowell's bill to notice from the table amid intense liquor reform pressure. The tally 18 to 18 failed to suspend rules requiring a two thirds majority. Most Democrats backed suspension. several Republicans supported it. Howard signals support for an independent bill to punish drunkenness but opposes amendments to the Adair measure. Hamilton House members oppose tying Columbia Avenue to wildcat measures, doubting passage without fresh support, though many agree Columbia Avenue should be built.
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Times and Chronicle
CoL_umpurs
Senate
Putnam
McDowell
Wright
Jones
Amo
Parker, Young
Beavis
Brinsmade
Howard
Millcreek
House
Hamilton
Young
Columbia Avenue
Outrageous Attack on Negroes Ends in Murder Near Rome
A mob attacked a house near Frankfort occupied by Black workers. A man was beaten and forced to flee. The next day a river skiff found a murdered man with two bullet wounds, believed to be Crawford, found near Rome Rodiana. Authorities seek the killer amid tension and fear of further violence.
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Times and Chronicle
Frankfort
Rome
Rodiana
Crawford
Cooper the murderer hanged after final words at Cleveland jail
Special Dispatch reports Cooper was executed by hanging at the Cleveland jail after bidding farewell to fellow prisoners. He spoke of reconciliation, left a note, and warned others against passion and liquor. Rev Cooley noted liquor as a main cause, and the body was sent to his wife in Chillicothe.
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Times
Cleveland
Cooper
Jes. H. Swing
Door
Mr. Cooley
Akron
Chillicothe
French Indemnitty Funds A Grand Next Contemprial Occasion
A garbled notice references Primece ton College and a movement linked to Tammany Roughsleaham. It mentions Gould and Gerdern and Hall’s expedition, with history and events amid confusion and unclear details.
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Primeceton College
Tammany Roughs
Leaham
Greetey
Gould
Gerdern
Hall
French Ladies General Committee hopes for war fund gift
The article notes subscriptions to a war indemnity fund totaling 15000 dollars by the Treasurer of the French Ladies General Committee and mentions alumni groups and church representatives joining in the effort amid other historical financial and ecclesiastical references. It references Dr Charles of the Theological Diary and various figures, plus a noted stock matter involving Erie and Jay Gould, and reports on the Polaris expedition with Captain Hall's party, detailing return conditions and health aboard.
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New Yor
French Ladies’ General Committee
Presbyterian Church
West
Charle
Aacega
Duryea
Brooklyn
Wolsey
Yale
Co @sby
Hodge Odge
Ee Ae
Es Bapoome Cort Seas
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Gould
Benge Bag Ys Hines
Etors
Gheden
Sincerne Raeg
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Erie
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End
Newfoundland
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Mes
St. Pierre
New Foundal Wale
Hall
Ie Dea
Ae Feeberg
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Thelicere
Scientific Party
Polaris
Pittsburg Arrests Alleged Murderer of Policeman
William Koeher, a livery-stable keeper, was arrested on April 25 for the murder of Officer Stacks. The officer had ordered oysters when the incident occurred Tuesday morning, leading to the fatal confrontation.
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William Koeher
Officer Stacks
Stacks
Maryland Republicans in Convention Debated Credentials
The Maryland Republican State Convention wrestled with credentials seating and representation issues. Delegates argued over DC member eligibility and seating from ward meetings while key figures like Sereno and Thomas A. Spencer appeared among alternates. The delegation favored voting for Grant and Colfax. electors Henry Lidge and James B. Pugh were listed without large slate allocations.
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Timory
Maryland
Pepebens
Selec
Pe Ees
Tepewallit Hebb
Alleghany County
District of Columbia
Del
Repa
Couven- Sereno
Fulcon
Thomas A. Spencer
Heemel Melee
C. C. Fulton
Grant
Colfax
Wintretina
Henry Lidge
James B. Pugh
Adams Nomination Doubted By Cincinnati Dispatch
A dispatch notes August Belmont urged Adams nomination for president at Cincinnati. It reports Fernando as saying no Democrats in Congress favor Adams and that the convention might nominate another ticket if Adams is chosen in Cincinnati.
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Belmont
Cincinnati
Charles Francis Adams
Adams
Fernando
Cengreea
Mwame
Adaon
Letter from Haries Frameis Adams in Springfield
A dated April 21 letter from Haries Frameis Adams in Springfield Massachusetts to Mr Wells, published by the Republican, discusses presidential nomination, independence, and the conditions under which he might be persuaded to accept a candidacy. Adams stresses unwillingness to seek power, the need for public confidence, and to avoid sole authority over others, urging that Cincinnati's decision be convincing or risk wasting labor. He signs as Cuarugs Faascis ADAMS, Datro A. Weta Esq., Norwich, Ct.
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Mr. Wells
Cincinnati
Cuarugs Faascis Adams
Datro A. Weta
Norwich, Ct
Absconding Officer Captured A Supreme Court Decision
A Supreme Court ruling by Chief Justice Nicholson grants a new trial to Varry Wason, convicted of murder near Jackson. The decision holds the Legislature’s act repealing a juror incompetency law unconstitutional as one juror had formed an opinion yet could render a fair verdict, effectively barring jurors from serving in criminal cases.
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Mamas
Mae G Reed
Penseiine Saree
Wera
Hopefield
Ark
Test
Creel
Jackson Gey
Varly Wason
EF Lisle
Fates Nicholson
Pevces
Three Men Murdered On Missouri Train by Mob
A mob stopped an eastbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train at Gore City Cass County and murdered J. R. Cline J. C. Stevenson and E. Dutro. Stevenson was a County Court member and Presiding Judge during a bond episode. Cline and Dutro were killed for accompanying them. The mob warned against identification in court. Masked assailants and about seventy five to one hundred men participated.
Brooklyn Yacht Club Hosts Its Fifteenth Annual Meeting
In Brooklyn yesterday Edward Kelly Taylor and Tim othy OConnor were arrested for a daytime kidnap attempt on a crowded thoroughfare. Kelly, the child’s father, sought recovery from the grandfather who had custody through the mother. Commodore Jacob Voorhis was re elected and received a silver medal testimonial for the yacht Madeline.
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Wolf
Taylor
Edward Kelly
Timothy Oconnor
Brooklyn
Kelly
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Jacob Voorhis
Madeline
Spotted fever deaths in Brooklyn and other scattered items
Last week there were fifteen deaths from spotted fever in Brooklyn. The Catholic Total Abstinence Convention meets today at Paterson New Jersey. The Senate confirmed John Jo Knox as Comptroller of the Currency. The American Consulate in Bermuda moved from St George to Hamilton. Seven prisoners escaped Frankfort Kentucky jail yesterday. five were recaptured. One reached New Center Canal three months out of Kentucky are active the establishment of unity. Charles Francis Adams sailed to Geneva to join the grand soldiers meeting at Cooper Institute New Haven delayed testimony in Lydia Sherman case. An extraordinary meteor appeared over Laconia New Hampshire. Lefever’s Dutch Skater won the Metropolitan Stakes at Epsom with Fordnam riding.
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Paterson
N. J
Senate
John Jo Knox
Bermuda
St. George
Hamilton
Frankfort
Kentucky
New Centeer Canal
River News Dispatches From Evansville and Pittaquag
Special dispatches describe river traffic and weather across Evansville Louisville Cincinnati and St Louis with arrivals such as Ada Heilman Robert E Lee Kate Kinney Arlington Fannie Lewis and Silver Moon. Trade volumes include 250 hhds of flour several thousand barrels of flour corn and cement. Weather noted as warm and clear with the river falling and boats loading and departing.
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River News
Mes and Chronicle
Evansville
Louisville
Quickstep
Ada Heilman
Nashville
Robert. E. Lee
Arlington
Cincinnati
Ironsides
St. Louis
Kate Kinney
New Orleans
New AnnAxy, Inc
Lee
Camelia
Fannie Lewis
Silver Moon
Charmer
Reteenam
Pe d
Clarksville
Heavy Grain Contracts Signal Rapid Corn Shipments
A DesMoines banker reports a thousand car contract to ship about 400000 bushels of corn to New York via DesMoines Valley and Coledo and Wabash lines. Storage limits in Chicago push grain east, with other large contracts from central Iowa to New York. Canal and Burlington Railroad may bring enough corn to keep Chicago warehouses full through spring.
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Chicago
New York
Canal
Burlington Railroad
Ronde
Senate Proceedings and Sessions Amid 1871 Debates
Congress in Washington deals with the Legislative Appropriation Bill and revenue issues. Senate members discuss seating, representation, and proposed allowances while committees report on seamen appointments and Privileges and Elections. An executive session ends the day amid debates over loyalty cases and Court of Claims remedies.
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V and Om
North Carolina
A. G. Thurman
Senate
Abbot
Mlle Coevaea
Sumner Revenies
R. Buckingham
Commerce
Bayard
Morrill
Chaloner
Eich
United States
Howe
Court of Claims
Alcorn
Review of the Career of Daniel E. Nichiles
A biographical sketch of Daniel E. Sickles, detailing his rise from printer to prominent lawyer, legislator, Secretary of Legation in London, congressman, Civil War figure, and reformer. The piece highlights his varied roles, a Gettysburg injury, and his influence as a political actor and orator, ending with a quoted Oct speech urging unity against a resurgent party.
Signs of Split Over Cincinnati Democratic Platform
The Philadelphia Ledger notes growing difficulty in forming a platform for the Cincinnati Convention. It says leaders fear harmonizing opposition to General Grentine requires new political organization, with noncommittal New York resolutions signaling wavering. World commentary alternates praise and doubt, while trade papers warn the convention may avoid a strong Free Trade stance.
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Cincinnati
Grentine
Pes Apa
New York
The
Ost
Journal of Commerce
Chapin
Fight for Possession of Railroad Ends Without Election
Special Dispatch reports that General G W Caps and many railroad leaders plus a majority of Cincinnati Richmond and Fort Wayne stockholders met to form a new Board of Directors. Rival factions seek control amid Barclay lease tensions with Indiana Central and Grand Rapids and Pennsylvania Central. The stormy meeting adjourned without an election, leaving the railroad still contested.
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Times and Chronicle
RicaMonn
G. W. ‘Caps
Cincinnati, Richmond and
Fort Wayne Road
Indiana Central
Grand Rapids
Pennsylvania Central
Barclay
Earl Mayor's Remains Arrive From Suez in Ireland
The body of Earl Mayor has been landed at Kingstown Ireland aboard the government yacht Enchantress coming from Suez. The funeral is scheduled for today with the Queen represented by the Marquis of Loree.
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Earl Mayor
Kingstown
Ireland
Suez
Enchantress
Tay
Marquis of Lorae
Pittsburg Police Arrest Suspect in Stacks Murder
Special Dispatch reports the alleged murderer of Officer Stacks was arrested in East Birmingham. William Rocker, son of a local innkeeper, is accused after two witnesses saw him strike the fatal blow. A $1000 reward is offered for his arrest and conviction as Oliver Stacks is to be buried this afternoon. Taylor Strawder, charged with murdering his wife, was moved to Wheeling for trial.
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Times and Chronicle
Pittsburg
Officer Stacks
Birmingham
Wm. Rocker
Hivery
Oliver Stacks
Taylor Strawder
Atalanta Crew Arrives Liverpool for Putney Practice
LonDon April 25 report that the Atalanta boat crew reached Liverpool yesterday and will come to Putney today for practice ahead of the approaching race. Local reception described as warm. A thunderstorm in the midland counties caused damage with unroofed houses and injured churches and reported losses. Don Carlos reportedly entered Spain. Pedifoud, Home Rule candidate, returned to Parliament from Wexford after a heated contest.
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Atalanta
Liverpool
Putney
London Club
Atalante
Bath
Live Pool
Nebraska
Midland
Don Carlos
Spaln
Spain
Pedifoud
Wexford
Monongahela Falls and Steamer Marilla Plans
Special Dispatches report the Monongahela River levels at Greensboro Brownsville and Oil City with measurements. The Juniate departs for Cincinnati at two pm and the steamer Marilla to Magdalena River, South America, is ready for departure to New Orleans Tuesday carrying boilers cylinders timbers and other materials. The vessel measures 158 feet long 33 feet beam and is built in fourven terms. Weather is warm with mercury at seven.
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Times and Chronicle
Proranera
Monongahela
Greensboro
Brownsville
Oil City
Juniate
Cincinnati
Marilla
Magdalena River
South America
New Orleans
Incee Feylton
Mercury
New York Legislature Passes 1972 Government Bill
In Albany on April 25 a communication from the Comptroller urged immediate passage of a bill to provide for government in New York for 1972 and for settlement of accounts. On motion the bill passed the House and was sent to the Governor for signature.
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Abbany
Iwin Meine
New York
Land Goss
Paris Rumors Link Dukes to Washington Posts
Paris dispatches report ministerial speculation that the Duke de Nailles may become Minister to Washington while Jules Ferry is tipped for the role of France's minister to Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.
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Paris
Duke de Nailles
Washington
Jules Ferry
Rio de Janeiro
France
Brazil
Charge of Horse Stealing Diswixsea
Augustus Wilder faced Judge Strath this morning on a horse and buggy theft charge from John M Edwards of Newtown. Edwards paused for supper in a Lower Market Street eating house. Wilder, on a lark, unhitched the horse and rode away. The court found no intent to steal and dismissed the case.
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Augustus Wilder
Laflin
City Crneil Meeting Set At Ehmer's Hall Saturday Night
The City Crneil will meet Saturday night at Ehmer's Hall to discuss a matter connected to the Dayton injunction case in the Chancery Court. Attorneys argued and the Chancellor took the case under advisement until next Saturday morning.
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Crneil
Ehmer's Hall
Dayton
Chadwick
Wai
Hescell
Stone
Eibica
Unclear fragment fuels week long church event talk
An incomplete report notes ongoing nightly reviews of campaign topics at a Sabbath gathering on a Wednesday week. It mentions discussions titled the Nature of Man, the Resarvestioe, and the Kings of God, creating notable interest in the community.
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Vaughanie
Man
God
Bennetts Yacht Dauntiess Sails for Baltic Cruise
The yacht Dauntiess owned by J B Bennett Jr sails Saturday for the Baltic and Mediterranean legs, while a German conductor in Jersey City failed to shoot another, shot himself, and died. In another Jersey City home a mother died in childbirth. a newborn perished from neglect as the room showed evident destitution. Lease-break talks swirl around the Cleveland Columbus and Indiana Central and the Pennsylvania Company. Gold lay bids total 4 321 000 dollars with awards of 1 000 900 at 112 40 to 112 50.
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New Yor
J. B. Bennett, Jr
Dauntiess
Jersey City
Kent
Keca
Cleveland
Columbus
Indiana Central
Pennsylvania Company
Government not planning new measures for commercial ties
Ottawa reports in Parliament last night where D. Lorme questioned whether the Government intended to take new steps to place trade with the United States on a more satisfactory footing. Sir Francie Hincks said there was no plan to introduce new measures.
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Ottawa
Perliament
D. Lorme
United States
Francie Hincks
Additional Markets Report From Milwaukee and Chicago
Wheat at 130 cents No 2. Barley 62 cents No 2. Market firm, stock light in Chicago region. Pork 12.35, Lard 4? cents, sweet ham quoted, whiskey firm at 83.5 to 84 cents.
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MilwauKkx
Bourrato
Circaco
Choice City
Oil markets steady amid quiet trading on April 25
The oil arb remained quiet with firm prices across regions. New York crude and refined sectors showed stable levels while Philadelphia and Tinsville reported subdued activity. spot oil traded around 8.55 dollars at Tinsville.
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Times and Chronicle
York
Philadelphia
Jane
Abu City
Tinsville
Ohio Canal Abandonment Bill Passes House
The Ohio Canal abandonment bill cleared the House in Columbus Ohio this morning by a decisive vote. The measure authorizes abandoning a portion of the canal at Cleveland while directing future transportation arrangements and related duties for the state.
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Col
Cleveland
Dolly Vardens Name Disjoint Political Coalition
A Chicago Daily Tribune fragment mocks a broad fusion of Republicans and Democrats calling it the Dolly Vardens party. The satirical label imagines a diverse, chaotic coalition blending many colors and shapes into one unlikely group.
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Republican Sardeals
Democratic Copperheads
Party of the
Dolly Vardens
Chicago
Weather outlook for Washington area with winds and rain
The April 25 forecast shows a low barometer rising eastward from Lower Michigan, with brisk southerly winds from the Lower Missouri and Ohio valleys toward the lakes. Expect cloudy and threatening weather with possible light rain, and no dangerous winds anticipated.
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Wasainetox
Lower
Miigan
Missouri
Ohio
Minnesota Wheat Crop Outlook Report from Winona Paper
The Winona Republican reports winter wheat in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin is in excellent condition with a promising yield. It notes past skepticism about winter wheat due to climate and soil has faded as farmers with extensive sowings observe yields comparable to Illinois or Missouri in favorable locations.
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Minnesota
Ilinois
Missouri
Ice breaking up as schooner W. B. Ogden reaches port
The schooner W. B. Ogden from Cleveland arrived Tuesday after being towed five miles through ice by Ruth. Crews report the ice is softening and breaking up, signaling calmer conditions for navigation.
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W. B. Ogden
Cleveland
Ruth
Senate and House Debates on Civil Rights and Foreign Affairs
Fragmentary report notes Senate discussion on a general system of set economics and testimony from the Ku Klux Committee across Florida Georgia Alabama and Mississippi. House action includes a resolution requesting from the President a copy of the British countercase and resumed consideration of Dr Howard's case with Mr Wood advocating the foreign affairs committee stance.
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Committee On Foreign Ants
Howard
House
Ann
Congress
Scott
Ku-Klux Committee
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Hanks
Wood
Woman shoots attacker in self defense sparking legal trial
Brooklyn girl Fanny Hyde alleges she was coerced into prostitution by George Watson starting at age fifteen. After years of abuse and threats, she killed Watson during a violent encounter. The jury deadlocked on acquittal or manslaughter. second trial pending as the case stirs debate on moral law versus state law and defends self defense.
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Brooklyn
George Watson
Watson
Wueb
Beatrice Cenci
Clement VIII
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