Fire devastates town. arson suspected in August blaze
A city fire on August 10 caused great consternation before being extinguished by 11 pm. Six water plugs were opened in the upper part of town by suspects. Losses include J. Ross Mangrove’s United States House and McGowan & Gon, along with M. L. Miller & Co. Some arrests were made but probable discharge due to lack of evidence.
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Times and Chronicla
J. Ross Mangrove
United States House
McGowan & Gon
M. L. Miller & Co
Grant Tanner rolls show seventeen hundred members
Columbus dispatch notes the Grant Tanner rolls list seventeen hundred members, with many Democrats joining the Republican ticket for the first time. A grand street celebration with music and banners may occur, honoring North Carolina events and countywide organization efforts. Gen John Harlan and Hon B C Kirk scheduled to speak at Zanesville on August 21.
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Times
Chreaters
Colomavs
Grant Tanner
Tanners
Shenango Valley
Stark
Hubbard Township
Trumbell County
John Harlan
B.C. Kirk
Zanesville
Voters Hear Address On Grant and Wilson
Special dispatch from Youngstown Pa August 10 reports Walter Campbell spoke to Republicans on current issues. The Grant and Wilson Club claims over half the local voters and gains new members daily. The Colored Boys organize a company and plan to back Grant and Wilson at the polls.
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Times and Chronicle
Youngstown
Walter Campbell
Grant and Wilson Club
Grant
Wilson
Fat Morning Republican Bac Meeting Tonight
Special dispatch notes a Fat Morning Republican Bac meeting scheduled for tonight with local officials and attendees expected to discuss party matters and community issues.
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Ie Fats
Fleet leaves Cowes for Thames amid crowds at Woolwich visit
The American fleet departed Cowes heading to the Thames while large crowds visited a General Sherman display. General Sherman toured Woolwich with officers and returned to London last night.
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Blouthampton
Cowes
Thames
General Sherman
Geneva Hotel Social Notes Attract Forty Guests
In Geneva on August 10 at the Hotel des Borgers a social gathering covered for forty guests. Bancroft Davie was not present though Bancroft Davis had returned to Geneva. Beandel Palmer has recovered from a recent indisposition.
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Geneva
Hotel Des Borgers
Bancroft Davie
Bancroft Davis
Palmer
Dufferin Dock Opens at Belfast Amid Ceremonies
The new docks at Belfast opened yesterday with ceremonies. The dock was named Dufferin in honor of the Governor General of Canada, August 10.
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Das
Belfast
Dufferin
Canada
Reception at Saratoga and Alchemy
Saratoga New York August 10 crowds gathered for a notable reception for a visiting figure. An elaborate program included music and a public procession as he was escorted to a steamboat landing amid enthusiastic cheers from thousands. The event featured notable attendees and a strong display of public support.
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Arlaxy
N. Y
Ceward Briefi
Ocking Chile Larder The Perpetrator Under Arrest
In Naptes, Illinois, Aug 10, Curia co reports the arrest of a man described as the supposed perpetrator. A mob unsuccessfully attempted to seize him during the incident. Weather details accompany the dispatch from Crioaco.
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Chilé
Fragmented Senate Debate on Wilson Greeley and War Duty
An obscure transcript recalls Senator Wilson criticizing action on rebellion and praising universal duties as Christian. The dialogue references Grant, Greeley, and wartime policy, noting doubt about understanding and readiness to act. The fragment hints at public reaction and a desire for clear statements from leaders.
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Benator
Lnony
Non
Grant
Mr. Greeley
Persesal The Last of the French Band Trial Headline
Reported speech from a new Freech minister and liberal gift. Exeuction of two noted criminals. Hos J A Bisgham, leader of the Irish band, arrested.
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Persesal
Freech
A& Liberal
Hos
J. A. Bisgham
Corcoran Sells Desiree of Herward and Donates at Meeting
New York on August 10 W W Corcoran sold a horse named Desiree of Herward and donated to the Sainoun faSy at the Republican Central Committee meeting. The gathering resolved to hold assemblies of various societies and set August 21 for a later distribution of offices amid political tensions. The report notes remarks by A Bingham and mentions arrests in Newark related to debts, with trials not yet scheduled.
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W. W. Corcoran
Herward
Sainoun Fa
Republican Central Committee
Coundia
A. Bingham
Newark
Wheeler Expedition encamped on Utah Southern line
Salt Lake August 10 Wheeler Expedition is encamped and marching toward Point Mountain about 25 miles distant along the Utah Southern road. It is rumored that the Union Pacific is no longer in pursuit.
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Salt Lake
Wheeler
Utah
Point Mountain
Union Pacific
Exciting Race at Exar Downs Ends in Heat
The race card at Exar Downs featured the Laces and American Girl in hot contests. Henry led early with Maid close behind as the field tightened to the final stretch amid rain and heat, with several riders closing fast before a dramatic finish.
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Burrao
Henry
Tenis
Unclear Dispatches Describe Movements At Port Raft
Special dispatches report vessels Evansville Indiana August 10 with Petrel No 2 and idle departures from Cairo and Fayette heading toward Charmers and barges. Details include times 9 PM 5 AM 10 30 AM and names such as B Haat and Mt Bastners le Blsterly tae r 85 amid low clarity of OCR.
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Petrel No
la Down
Cairo
Charmer
Barges
B. Haat
Ennessee
Fayette
Ament
Louisville
Bastners
Various Political and Local News Items Across States
A Liberal State Convention in New Jersey is planned with figures like Comman and Borie noted. Reports from Long Branch mention King Henry’s race and a warm reception for Grant’s party. Lancaster’s Twelfth District C Convened electing Edward Liberal of Pickaway as Elector. Erie rates policy and New York university trustees election are touched on along with weather storms in Quebec and a wreck near Presque.
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New Jersey
Owewald
Rolling-Mills
Long Branch
King Henry
George Parker
Richmond
Ind
Lancaster
Edward
Pickaway County
Erie
Horace Greeley
John Mitchell Convicted in Covington Jail Case
A man named John Mitchell faces a jail-related matter in Covington Tennessee with details showing a con or crime linked to the local jail. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
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John Mitchell
Covington, Tenn
Death of an Accentric Negro in Kingston
A Kingston correspondent reports the death of an eccentric man known as Small. The piece describes his strange acts such as roasting live coals in his mouth and drawing them from a stove, burning lips yet showing no distress, and a quarrelsome neighbor who provoked workers. The article notes fearful beliefs about the foul fiend and references new sensational behavior observed on Hudson’s pages.
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Poughkeepsie Eagle
Kingston
Rondout
Small
Trudson
Hudson
Henry Wilson Denies a Lie at Indianapolis Speech
The text records Henry Wilson defending his 1856 Indianapolis remarks, denying intent to harm any group, and addressing misrepresentations about his words toward Jews and other listeners. It outlines his aim to avoid words that could wound sensitive audiences and notes ongoing controversy from the speech.
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Henry Wilson
Jaraelites
Pomiaiee oPakr
Org Cantekassett Coneen
NRA Roots and Rumors in N Y 1871 Contention
The text hints at early references to the National Rifle Association and plans involving rifle practice within the National Guard and local associations in New York during 1871. It suggests funding debates and public interest, but many phrases are garbled, leaving unclear specifics on persons, dates, or outcomes.
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National Rifle Association
New York
National Rifle Association of
New City
National Guard
United Schatzen Association of
New J m
New Ty
North Carolina election coverage across a Tribune week
The New York Tribune tracks North Carolina electoral events day by day over a seven day span. The column reflects editorials and reader reactions on campaign developments and political dynamics in the state.
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New York Tribune
North Carolina
Postal telegraph messages in United K for week ending July 13 1872
The weekly total of forwarded messages from postal telegraph stations reached 308,746 in United K, up from 246,153 in the corresponding week of 1871. This shows an increase of 62,593 messages year over year.
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United K
Corre
Canal Company Declared Stand Halts Work at Inlet Locks
Special dispatch from Louisville reports the canal company tore away the cover dam to complete basin walls, forcing contractors to suspend work. Contractors plan steps against the company and may sue the government for breach of contract if completion is blocked, with prolonged litigation likely and little progress this year.
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Tank
Chronicle
Washington Weather Dearth Delivers Hot, Quiet Day
Washington dispatch notes a lack of political or departmental news with no major events. The weather is intensely hot with a shade thermometer at 96 degrees.
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the Times and Chronicls
Washington
Queen's Speech Read During Prorogation Session
Parliament was prorogued at 2 pm with the Queen's speech read by a Royal Commission. The address notes progress on the Washington Treaty with Canada, France's commercial treaty termination, and the Germany extradition pact. It highlights East Africa trade aims, Ireland tranquility, and warns of price shifts. The Queen departs for Balmoral Tuesday as Prince of Wales opens the Portland Breakwater.
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House of Commons
Peers
Royal Commission
Germany
East Africa
Ireland
Balmoral
Brown Letter to Democratic Committee On Vice Presidential Nomination
The August 10 Evening paper is set to publish correspondence between J R and B Gratz Brown on his nomination for Vice President at the Baltimore convention. Brown writes that he is honored, devoted to duty, and seeks restoration of equal rights, urging unity under Democratic ideas guiding past administrations.
Steamer Bristol Leaks After Collision at Newport
Boston dated report states the Bristol from New York bound for Fall River struck by a bark at Newport, began leaking and was run ashore on Coal Mine fats. All 600 passengers safe. a crew steamer rushed to evacuate them. Additionally, Lynn shoe firms tied to Crispins plan fund withdrawals from Lyon Savings Bank totaling 4.5 million, claimed for use by manufacturers and speculators.
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Boston
Mass
Bristol
New York
Fall River
Newport
Lynn
Crispins
Lyon
Liberal Republican Meeting in Prittswure August 10
A Liberal Republican meeting is announced to be held in Prittswure on August 10. The notice invites supporters and outlines the gathering as a political event of interest to party members and local residents.
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Prittswure
The
Liberal Republicans Iy Ae & Mass
River News Briefs From August Dispatches
Reports from August 10 detail river levels falling four inches in New Albany and Louisville with warm weather and scattered showers. Freight activity includes pig iron and iron axles moving through Port List-Anna and Memphis to Cincinnati, while vessels Horn Brook and Oriole appear in Ohio River trade patterns. Local notes mention log lengths and tow operations near Baton Bend, with mixed vessel traffic and weather conditions across towns in Ohio and Kentucky.
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New Albany
Imp
Port Ragen
Tarasco
Lionidas
Louisville
Hesiaeus
Anna
Memphis
Giscin Mary Mille
Fom New Orisans
de Fae’ Arbre
Bt. Louis
Fruit and Flower Show Reports From Green Gage to Havana Chito
The Herticultural Society met with President Skaats at the helm and George W. Trowbridge named secretary. The fruit committee reported on Green Gage seedlings, new Havana Chito muskmelon, and promising dwarf beans. Charles McCrew, Jous Burn, and local growers exhibited pears, peaches, and roses, noting ample fruit quality and future improvements.
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Skaats
George Graham
George W. Trowbridge
Sandford
Louis Ritz
Habana
Havana
Jenna Theose
Green Gage
Lawrence
Acon
Ishington
Rae
Biash
Tyson
Mena
Itt
Democratic Executive Committee Report Adopts Interim Action
The Democratic Executive Committee met in executive session with little progress. A conference with Liberal managers failed to reach agreement and requested discharge. The report was accepted and the committee continued. County Convention set for Turner Hall on Wednesday. primary delegate elections on Tuesday evening from seven to nine.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Turner Hall
Syndicate Building Council Minutes Note Elections and Roads
Irwin Taylor elected after Mrs Cracen death at a Syndicate Building association meeting. Council met at Ehmer's Belt with J M McArthur presiding. A tax ordinance was passed. Street work on Boone Street discussed with stakes to be set and contract readiness planned. Finance continued and clerk rental discussed before adjournment.
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Irwin Taylor
BF. Cracen
Ehmer's Belt
J. M. McArthur
Boone Street
Eieh
Anet
Outalla
Committee On Finance
K. Edwards
Fragmentary political squib on convention scene
A disjointed report hints at a Congressional Convention in the city where Democrats discuss securing an available candidate. The text mentions a figure known as the Democracy Butler and a thwarted effort, with several garbled lines suggesting agitation and rejection.
Market Report Fragment From Harkets Noisy Wheat Note
Partial OCR reads like a market brief mentioning wheat and prices around 81 August with 1944 context. The fragment references Curcaco and short ribs with dull and lower notes, indicating a subdued agricultural market and commodity signals.
Lost cause and civil war echoes in 19th century letter
Francis laments civil strife and fears a renewed conflict under presidential leadership. He contrasts democracy and absolutism, cites Calhoun and state rights tensions, and questions Republican loyalties while urging vigilance against renewed bloodshed.
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Macnee
Calhoun
Netherlands
Francis
Forged Letter Claim Ties to Grant Cottage Fund
A New York letter to the World editor accuses a Washington forgery from 1869 of duplicating text from an 1866 document about the purchase of the President's cottage at Long Branch. The writer asserts Alexander T. Stewart and others did not subscribe and questions the fund’s authenticity and beneficiaries.
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New York
the World
D.C
Loog
Alexander T. Gavel
Alexander T. Stewart
Long Branch
Heetleman
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Roeicent
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Utah South
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Peltom Railroad Companion
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C. W. Starbuck & Co
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T Grant Bervencay
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Old Reliable
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Ane
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Clocinnsti
Cole Seale Eee
John Daten
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