Beecher-Tilton scandal testimony reveals committee, payments
A sworn deposition details pledges to abstain from litigation, discussions with Gen. Butler and Gen. Butler's papers, and Moulton's statements amid the Beecher tilton case. The witness recalls conversations about money, introductions to Woodruff, and the effort to prepare a statement while maintaining the case.
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Tilton
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Woodruff
Moulton
R. Woodruff
Gen. Butler
Benjamin F. Butler
General Butler
Mr. Butler
Shearman
T L
Megs
Shia Peper
Poison Salt Contaminates Niagara Cargo in New York
In April in New York a cargo of salt from the ship Niagara was found to be impregnated with arsenic from barrels that were drying in a tempest. Much of the poison salt was returned or sold, leaving skeptical buyers and chemists testing samples to salvage saleable portions. Officials at the Custom House discussed the issue with importers to confirm the contamination.
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New York
Niagara
Dremus
Train No 5 wreck at Miller's Station injures crew
Cleveland reports a Wednesday wreck on the Atlantic and Great Western line when train No 5 left the tracks at Miller's Station about twenty miles from the city. The boiler and tender derailed, three or four passengers were severely injured but none believed to be seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Miller’s Station
Embezzling State Treasurer Found Guilty in Trial
The jury in the Isaac Brandt embezzlement case found the former State Treasurer guilty on the second count fixing the embezzled amount at one thousand dollars. Seven more indictments exist but will not be tried this term.
Communists Rumor Claims Dr Rastroul Perished
Report from Australia asserts that Dr Rastroul and his Communist companions, who fled New Caledonia, may have perished after their boat was found in fragments. The item notes questions around the supposed loss and limited confirmation.
Oshkosh Fire Devastates City and Hurts 200 Families
The Oshkosh blaze destroyed large portions of Main Street including mills and stores. Insurance losses exceed 2.5 million with about 300 families burned out and relief urged. City Council rapid relief funds and rebuilding plans follow amid ongoing debris fires.
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Lnner
Common Council
Clay Jovurance Company
St Oshkosh
The President's Movements and Civil Right Bill Debate
In Washisuroy on April 5 the President may visit his Missouri farm before summer at Long Branch. Judges Brooks and Dick tell Grand Juries that the Civil Rights Act is unconstitutional, arguing no law could render men socially equal. Freedmen's Bank issues include $300,000 to $600,000 in dispute, with commissioners selling debtors' real estate and the court queried on their power to dispose of property versus distributing funds to depositors. The AG says resignations are not allowed.
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Cureeo
Oaikevh
Chicago
Globe
Mercantile
Northwestern National
Milwaukee
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Traders
Fire Association
American Fire
Pheenix
Hartford
Phenix
Brooklyn
Hartford Company
Inter-Ocean
Oshosh
General Allen
Northwwestern Newses
Morgan Ros
James &Stllie
Spaulding
Angin
Constany
Laws
Richter
Hay's
Williams’ Block
Joss
Kuehn & Steads
Wibber
Clark & Forbes
Viall’s
Northeastern
McKee .& Folds
Ir S
Goll’s
Union National Bank
Pickers
Jones
Beckwith House
Insurance
Badger's
Good Templars
Pera-House
Adams and Tremont
Coleman's
Morse & Bisnah
En Taysurance
Oshko
S. Oshkosh
Motes
Oshkosh
Harmon's
Gepetch
Fond du Lac
Times
Main Street
M A Bros
James & Stille
Dr. Linnes & Laser
Coesee Williamson & Co
Bill & Rogers
Béen, Renzig
Henry James, Kitz, Newell & Co
Planing-Mills
Curtis’ Match Ac Ee & St. Paul
Deyot
M.T. Baltis
Fiemnte & Lesean
L. Valentine
Badger Bros
Cottrell
J. B. Stone
J. We Garder
Gunther
RL Ash & Co
J. MM. Rollins
C.A. John
O Pts
Oe Iughes
Eastman Bros
Ford
Jones Bros
Moses Hooper
Wheeler & N
Gerey & Fields
Stickney & Co
Boots
Northwestern
N.S. Robinson
Mark & Foabes
Rubensted
A. M. Webber
W.L. Williams
L. M. Hay & Brother
Tarry
Har- My
D. Church
M. Morse
Newman Brothers
McCourt & Unmieren
W.S. Willison
AL Rechter
A. P. Buck
C.ec Jan
J. J. Thomas
Harding’s
Opera House
Snell & Piling
Dickman & Son
Tremont Lhouse
Ruteberg & Shintz
Adams Loase
Ward
Pratt & Son
J. Farrington
Wylyon
W. Hl. Craw
Commercial Bank
Rosston
Vogt
Wendors
First National Bank
Barker
Noyes
Me. Strong
Sanders
W. B. Felker
Haskett
A. Bugbee
James M. Porter
Mr. Pride
George Meyer
Henry
Bailey
Josiah Woodruff
James Kennedy
Dr. Wright
E.quinay
Wnd
Oshkovic
Ishkosh
M. Davis
Moran Bros
Alemly
Wasuiseroy
Missouri
Long Branch
Brooks
North
Navigation Through Mackinaw Report in Dispatches
April dispatch notes Mackinaw Strait ice well broken up with water visible in all directions. Ice is drifting and steamers are thought able to pass the north channel without difficulty.
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Mackinaw
Dernort
Thisdorenoon
Mackinaw Strait
North Channel
First race at New Ont KAN ends with Fila Hae victory
April 22 report from New Ont KAN notes the first race for a club purse of 51, a mile best three in five, was won by Fila Hae with Sweet Bay second. Time recorded as a Sy 44 1,484,149's. Second race, mile dash, won by Falmouth over Austin Flyaway and Sallie Anderson with a noted time.
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New Ont. Kan
Fila Hae
Sweet Bay
Falmouth
Austin
Flyaway
Sallie Anderson
New York Notables and City Affairs Reported
John C. Green, prominent New York merchant, died yesterday. Carl Schurz and Jamil K sailed for Europe on the steamship Pomerania yesterday. General W Mian T.: Baldy, Smith to be appointed Police Commissioner of New York City. A will was filed yesterday for probate. estate valued around 20,000, with children Minnie, dallian andrrederich x. John S. Pool of the National Cotton Exchange called a meeting at Cipci n brier White Sulphur Springs. Performances in New York theatres yesterday afternoon benefited the late Pan Bryant’s family. proceeds went to Lundy and exceeded 4,000.
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Carl Schurz
Jamil K
Europe
Pomerania
W Mian
Baldy
Smith
New York City
Jetn S. Pool
National Cotton. Exchange
Bas
Green Drive
W. Vu
Wedtheday
Jissytt
New York
Pan. Bryant
Examination of Mrs Moulton and Beecher Inquiries
Testimony outlines conversations with Mrs Moulton regarding a short statement for the committee and efforts to destroy or suppress papers. It covers who advised whom, who attended interviews, and Beecher and Tilton’s roles, with references to Bacon letters and public press interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Tiliim
Jockef
Miyetf
Tilton
Ito
Beecher
General Butler
Poycett
Heecher
Fifth Avenue
Wooten & Robinon
Beach Rose
Evarts
Miro Bedca
Wonwa Throws Herself Heatings from a Housetop
A local incident report notes Wonwa attempting to jump or leap from a housetop imprinting a dramatic scene of self harm while officials undertake immediate safety responses and investigate the circumstances surrounding the act.
Yale Lawyer Pierrepont Arrives in City After Graduation
The entry notes Pierrepont, linked to the Dennison family, arriving in the city soon after Yale College graduation. He intended to study law with Judge Wilcox and began legal practice for several years. The fragment mentions attire and a political tone but lacks full context.
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Colmbs
Apel
Badbward
Pierrepont
Yale Colae
Dutorte
Af Wikiam A.ei
Dennison
Jdge Wilcox
Fire Burns Acres Across Several Towns
A chaotic OCR fragment reports multiple fires in Dunville Ontario and surrounding areas. It notes seven hundred acres burned near West Sutton and near Port Maitland there was a lighthouse denial the prior night. Losses include Henry Stockwell Milton Humes and John Humes with insurance estimates around 350000 at Oshkosh Liverpool London and Glebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeves
Port
Maitland
Wokcestr
Dotgliss Woods
West Sutton
Henry Stockwell
Milton Humes
John ‘Humes
Capsizing of schooner Margaret Derckard near Tahiti
The Barkentine Mafima reports the schooner Margaret Derckard capsized while en route from Tahiti to San Francisco. Sixteen officers and crew aboard the British ship Aireyforce perished. Those who survived arrived at Tahiti with Captain Godfrey of the Derckard and Captain Cottier of the Aireyforce.
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Tahiti
Margaret Derckard
Brisih
Aireyforce
Australia
San Francisco
Godfrey
Crockard
Cottier
New York Shipments to Havana In Gold Specie Today
From New York on April 5 a shipment of 350 Spanish gold specie is sent to Havana. The tally notes the value in the coin and confirms its transport to the Cuban capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
City Council Endorses Court of Appeals Settlement Demand
City officials vote unanimously to accept only the Court of Appeals mandate in the Covington and Lexington Railroad case, instruct attorneys to pursue prompt execution, and pledge full support to the board and attorneys. Census data for Covington schooling is published, with voting locations listed for the city wards.
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Kynesse
Frost Railroad
George H. Pendleton
Court of Appeals
Covington and Lexington Railroad Company
Start
Pendleton
Grey
W. G. Stone
Covington
Noted Sheriff Killed in Line of Duty by Frasier
In a troubling incident, Sheriff Reed was shot twice by Frasier while performing his duties. Reed died instantly, and Frasier fled toward his home, later captured in a brewery cellar. The community fears possible lynching as authorities seek calm and order.
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Hastin
Lrobert
Razic
Pelicrian
Eal
Lwek
Tolore
Reed
Frasier
Meverin
Frazier
Cabinet Meeting Anxious Over Office Choices in Washington
Washington April reports a Cabinet gathering with Delano and Postmaster General Jewell absent. Ex-Congressmen seek the vacant Assistant Attorney Generalship slated for May 16, but likely not filled until fall due to summer inactivity. Carpenter plans a private law practice. no dispute over Fish’s support of Pierpont for Attorney General.
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Butler
Carpenter
Washington
Fish
Pierre Bont
Tiere
Delano
Jewell
Supreme Court
Pierepont
Fpr
Destructive Storm Hits Pa and Oil Regions Case Decided
A gale swept through parts of Pa and oil regions with torn roofs and wrecked buildings. Two coal flats sank at McKeesport while a dwelling burned at Baden with losses around 1000. In a major bond case for 75000, plaintiff K D Clark prevailed against James McCully and others as jurors returned for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Clark
James
McCully
Clark
Towboats Weather and Freight Movement Report
Shillinger arrived from Pittsburg yesterday and returned, reshipping 200 tons of freight on the Telegraph. Dastona ap at TAL MS, and Etna to Towbay. Stormy weather yesterday, most towboats were tied up. Today, clear and pleasant.
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Shillinger
Pittsburg
Dastona, Ap
Tal MS
Etna
Nav
Fhouston
Silterskera
Nashville
Shinkle
Cincinnati
Memphis
Houston
Lonie
Treight
Leur
Mercury
Ersine
Preparatory nisinem meeting and Hawthorne Society events
The annual preparatory nisinem meeting of the ainmad at Wesleyan College Colinne will be held Saturday May 1st at 5 o clock. Mr Charles L Moore named agent of the Erie and Pacific Dispatch Fast Freight line with headquarters in the city. The Hawthorne Literary Society presents Budget Entertainment at Virlers Hall on West Thursday evening with an admission fee for May 20 to cover season expenses. The Hawthorne Society has gained popular favor this season and is expected to draw a large audience.
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Charles L. Moore
Nic
Erie and Pacific Dispatch
Moore
Cincinnati
Hawthorne ‘Literary Society
Virlers’ Hall
Uest
Chorus Rehearsals Adjusted For Midweek Mass
The reprinted notice shows mase rehearsal moved to Wednesday May 5 for women’s voices and an orchestral mass on Monday May 6 at Melodeon with subsequent rehearsals at Exposition Hall. Friday Saturday Monday rehearsals on May 7 10 and 11 start at 5 PM instead of 7 30 PM per Mr Thomas request.
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Monda Dey
Melodeon
Exposition Hall
Thomas
SD. Cary
Fishing Boats Missing After Northeast Storm Near Grand Marr
Report from Detroit on April 30 details eighteen fishing boats at sea. three have not returned with eleven men aboard and are presumed lost. Severe wind and storm damaged vessels near Taylor's Creek and East Rochester with several ships running aground or foundering. Minor notices cover local health, a church event, and upcoming magisterial election plans in various districts.
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Detroit
St. Joseph
Sr. Joskent
Mica
Springstein
Grand. Marr
Death of Oliver Chartick in New York April
Oliver Chartick died today in New York as elite police and railway leaders face leadership questions. Authorities did not release a full statement pending investigation by the Comisi sever and the President of the Long Ivhead Railrowl.
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New York
Ediver Charlick
Long Ivhead Railrowl
Mississippi River traffic update at Belleville and Albany
Inland waterway report notes barges plus steamers moving along the Monongahela and Ohio. Vessels Belle, Mollie Ebert, Susie Silver, and Wild Pook depart for St. Louis Cincinnati and Nashville while a lighter and two barges are reported aground near Belleville. Wharfage fees for April listed and river conditions rising slowly with light to moderate traffic.
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Pittsutnd Pa
Monongahela
Mallie- Haron
Wheeling
Granite State
Portsmouth
Mélivewanemi
Sharp
Nashville
St. Louis
Mollie ’Ebert
Cincinnati
Pere
Portanouth
Wren
New Albany
Lear
Tom Jasper
P.M Seudy
Eagle
Dowa Turner
Tae
Tarascon
Longworth
Hong
Unclear Fragment Sparks Vague Local Notice
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a Saturday event involving a named person and location but key details are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a local notice about a meeting or action concerning a person and place, with no clear date or outcome.
Oil Market Quiet Amid Mixed 1974 Shipments
PrytsnenG reports April 3 that oil markets show quiet activity at Parker's Landing with immediate shipment, while Philadelphia market remains steady for crude and refined products. New York market is unsettled with various refined prices noted.
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Cmiaco
New Orleans
Yeti
Getic
New York
Milwaukee
Nook Springs
Fieibe
Prytsneng
Parker
United
Wells
Philadelphia
Ermle
É' E
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York Grocery Report
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Helly
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Baquirer
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Ess
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Tibbatts Band
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Charles Savith
Tocwesteer
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Janhboon Ieon Works
East Rochester
Taylor Williams
Momaouth Street
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Coosxciy
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City Comncilogen
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Committee On
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Meare, Applegate Pounsford & Co
Hotach Bios
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Harry Etta
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