Pugilist Fight Sails for West Virginia Shore Location
Special Dispatch reports the steamer McCormick faced landing bans and shifting plans for a prize fight. The crew and crowd moved from Wellsville toward Line Island seeking a West Virginia site as police and local authorities opposed the bout.
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Ungrateful Smith Cabinet Move ment In
Special dispatch reports officials of the War Department defending Cadet Smith against claims he failed to graduate due to color. Records allegedly show he was favored, while the piece asserts a policy to prove a negro could have a fair chance at the Military Academy. The Secretary of War departed last night. the Attorney General, returning this morning, is noted as the only cabinet officer in Washington.
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Boy Sittazin Fatally Injured in Engine-House Accident
Special Dispatch reports Claude Sittazin, fourteen, son of contractor Daniel Sittazin, was struck on the head by a hurled object from the engine-house top today and died from the injuries. The incident occurred in New Albany.
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Unclear Saratoga Race Second Race Report
The August 11 Saratoga notes describe the second race for all ages at one and a half miles. The field included Katie Pease Fellowcraft and Governess with a sensational finish as Fellowcraft edged ahead by the three quarter pole and won, time about 2 42.
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New York Grocery Report
Fragmented OCR summary lists coffee and cargo prices with fractions and percentages. Mentions Rio coffee, prime, gondola terms, 103 cents, centrifugal noted, and gold price 109 percent. Readers see scattered figures without clear context or full sentences.
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Angel
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Missing watchman on coal barges sparks search
In local notes, William Kelly, a private watchman on coal barges owned by William Deddworth, has not been seen since late Tuesday. Friends and neighbors join efforts to locate him, with reports of pursued leads and ongoing searches despite unclear details.
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Lookout Rouse Manager Gears for New Band Arrival
Manager Frank Harff of Lookout Rouse secures a fresh band engagement, promising a night of enhanced appeal. Delays pushed the act back, but the group is set to perform tonight, boosting the venue’s entertainment lineup.
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Altercation at Crawford House Between Two Waiters
Last evening an incident occurred at the Crawford House involving two colored waiters, Jeff Fields and James Darnley. Fields, long employed there, reportedly tried to use a weapon, the razor, during the dispute, while Darnley had recently joined the staff.
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Police Court fines for harboring women in early case
In the Police Court this morning Hester Clark was fined 50 dollars and costs for harboring lewd women Lizzie Morris Mite Merri hn Mary Williams Olive Leisure Hannah Moore and Millie Brooks were fined 5 dollars and costs for being Teak ts by the aforesaid Theresa also net ay writing Jetters to one Frank the punishment Mary Walias Leisure has been charged with abortion but the case was dismissed unclear text remains.
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Lizzie Morris
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Mary Williams Olive
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Theresa
Mary Walias Leisure
Prosecutor Campbell Faces Court Over Mercy Plea
The article reports on Prosecuting Attorney Campbell urging leniency for three Second District men cited for city ordinance violations. Campbell argues for mercy and a probation-like outcome, while a fellow lawmaker and local officials weigh the balance between punishment and civic reform amid political tensions.
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Conference on bridge location between Pittsburg and Cincinnati
A morning conference in Louisville examined where to place the proposed bridge over the river, with government and bridge engineers, river pilots, and committee members from Pittsburg and Cincinnati. Debates centered on span length, draw placement on Kentucky or Ohio shores, and how to navigate towboats and eddies near Fifth Street ferry and Ludlow vicinity.
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First Blood and First Knock-Down for Edwards
Life Saish West Virginia August 11 reports a boxing match between Edwards and Collyer. Edwards lands early blows and dominates multiple rounds with fierce exchanges. Collyer suffers heavy punishment, bleeds, and eventually falls behind as the referee withholds a decision for days.
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Collyer Quits Fight in Eleventh Round Report
The Wheinjers Associated Press reports Collyer gave up the fight in the eleventh round on August 11. Collyer relinquished in a decisive end after enduring the bout to that point.
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Attacks in Austin as Negroes Surround Town
Dispatch reports two attacks on Austin citizens by armed Black residents who surround the town. Whites barricade jail and courthouse with 150 defenders, holding out until night. About 700 Black combatants guard two river landings, fortifications under way as authorities plan a night force. United States troops from Bolly Springs expected to deploy by boat tonight. City-wide excitement and crowded streets.
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Republican Congressional Convention Set for Hillsboro Meeting
Special Dispatch reports the Republican Congressional Convention will convene tomorrow in Hillsboro. Hon Mr Clark refuses to permit his rival to appear before the gathering. L F Delano declines to run and Gen H Hurst also declines to participate.
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Vessel Board backs Chicago Messe Owners action
The board of vessel owners and agents today endorsed the Chicago Messe Owners action as part of their policy move. The approval followed discussions this afternoon and aligns with broader trade measures in the port sector.
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Monongahela Feni Falls as Towboats Set for Cincinnati
Dispatches report the Monongahela River falling five feet two inches with the Exchange leaving for Cincinnati tomorrow evening. Towboats My Choice Tom Segal Hornet No 2 Coal Valley Coal City Silver, J C Risher and Willie Walter accompany. Weather is clear and very hot.
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Elevator accident at Tolle Hilton Co harms several men
At about 20 minutes to 4 this afternoon the Weailly elevator failed in the upper floors of the Tolle Hilton Co storehouse, dropping a heavily loaded cart. Workers Moore Butler Droding were injured. Betts Bugler and Shears suffered serious but non fatal injuries. Moore and others are treated by Drs Tate Hale.
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City health and local happenings report muddled
The piece notes unusually good health for Covington with a 95 degree reading at noon and Mr. Tom Porter back on the streets without crutches. It recounts a melee at Clinton House involving Bolan and Levermann, with Duvenick handling cases, plus multiple town figures named as hotel guests. A pair from Warren County, Ohio, married quickly before the local justice.
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Holt Baseball Club adds thirty five new members and officers
At a Holts Baseball Club meeting thirty five new members enrolled as honorary members and new officers named Charles Rugg as Vice President and Charles Geichel as Assistant Secretary. A Riversides game is set for 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at Eclipse Hall building society meets tonight. John Jacobs died suddenly this morning leaving a wife and two children. Local notes cover a geese anecdote a river incident and minor court cases with references to Ben Remmy and Carey Bell.
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Feverl and Ague Cure Promoted for Fifty Cents
An early 19th century ad claims Rap War's Reapy Ke tiny cures Fever and Ague and "all other Malarious" fevers, aided by Rap War's Pritts, offering bottles at fifty cents each. The wording emphasizes speed and wide efficacy for malarial and related fevers.
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