Assault at Austin Mississippi Ends in Skirmish and Departure
Reports say the steamer White carried about three hundred armed men under Col. Morgan from Hernando to aid whites in Austin. Whites and guns from Mississippi rushed to the river, while several local men were killed or wounded. Gen. Chalmers arrived with reinforcements, and the force planned to land near O K Landing to block retreating Negroes, leaving Austin largely undefended. News was delayed by distance to telegraph lines with no definite word expected before noon.
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Helena
Mississippi
Col. Morgan
Hernando, Miss
Reeves
Prnrise
Albert
Moon
Tunica County
Gov. Ames
Jackson
Asay Hemansdn
O. K. Landing
H.I. ©. Yaeger
Capt
Lee
Dr. Phillips
Gen
Chalmers
Rt. Francis
Peters
St. Francis
O. K
Caine
Seaman Tan
Woo
Memruis
Memrpuis
Bennett Landing Co
Morgan
Moon's
Byp Ghee
Shoo Fiy
Disontel
Gen. Chalmers
Jos
Ramer
Missisippi
Miss
Ames
President Grant
Memphis
Sebastian
Shoo Fly
Trotter's Landing
Col. Campbell
Misissippi
Riots and Refugees Turmoil Hits Austin Mississippi
Turbulent dispatches report rioting in Austin Mississippi with blacks fleeing to safety aboard the steamer St Francis. Claims of armed bands recruiting laborers from plantations and clashes leaving several killed or wounded lack confirmation. Federal troops and militia mobilized as Governor Ames seeks swift action to recapture the town.
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Tunica County
Helema
St. Francis
Justin
Austin
Great Democratic Split in Third Indiana District
In Indiana a split forms as Gen Cravens runs independently after Kerr secures a Democratic nomination at Seymour. Cravens garners Granger and Liberal support, with big rallies planned across Clark and Bartholomew counties. A Grand Granger picnic is set for Charlestown with anticipated large turnouts.
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Indiana
Ravens
Charlestown
New Attary
M. C. Kerr
Congress
K. Wolfe
Kerr
Seymour
Friends
J. A. Cravens
C. L. Dunham
al Perte
Cravens
Granger
Bartholomew County
Clark County
Salem
Wm. Baxter
Local Briefs and Civic Notes from Chillicothe
Special Dispatch reports yesterday Private Secretary Putnam returned to Columbus. Prof J H Brenneman after twelve years as a public school teacher starts a mercantile business. Catholic Sunday school picnic set for Saturday. County Fair Grounds stake races to be run Saturday. Hallsville hosts a spiritual medium attracting curious blows to her face. Raper and Wolfe take possession of the Gaseth office today. Bids opened for new city building with W M McCoy of Marietta the successful contestant.
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Chillicothe
Putnam
Columbus
J. H. Brenneman
Hallsville
Raper
Wolfe
Gaseth
Poscession
Saloon Duel Ends in Shaw's Death in Eaton
An August afternoon quarrel at Eli Thompson's saloon in Eaton led Elmer Thomas to shoot George Shaw. Shaw was mortally wounded in the left breast after a pistol misfire and a second volley. Thomas was arrested and jailed for morning examination.
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Daily Times
Eaton
Eli Thompson
Elmer Thomas
George Shaw
Thomas
Shaw
Brelsford Appointment Confirmed and Pardons Issued
Special dispatch from Columbus reports D. M. Brelsford confirmed as steward of the Blind Asylum after a tense debate. Gov. Allen issued pardons to convicts including James Noble, sentenced in Nobs county to two years for receiving.
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Brelsford
Daily Times
CoLvapous
D. M. Brelsford
Columbus
William Allen
Allen
James Noble
Nobs County
Governor pardons for Kenton 8. Cecil and Frank Burwell
Stolen property cases yield clemency as the governor pardons Kenton 8. Cecil and Frank Burwell, stating the testimony shows their innocence of the crimes for which convicted. A certificate for Richland County pleaded capital of 10,000 dollars was filed.
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Kenton
Cecil
Hiami
Aareon
Frank
Burwell
Richland County
Death by Own Action of Respected Citizen Bonner
August 1 Hon William Bonner, a former county representative and Presbyterian Church member, cut his throat at 3 0 this morning amid financial embarrassment from indorsements for friends. He leaves a wife and children.
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Daily Times
Graixspine
William Bonner
Bonner
Presbyterian Church
Heat and crime dominate Dayton notes in August report
Daily Times from Dayton reports the day’s heat reaching summer highs, a coroner in an inquest over an unidentified sunstroke victim, a highway robbery near Dayton where Wertl was robbed of a watch and cash, and arrest of the assailant. Visiting officers and sailors add to local bustle as a missing child and church secret-order dispute in Germantown surface.
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Daily Times
Dayton
Kunz
Joseph Wertl
Harding
Wertz
Werle
Capt
Fletcher
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Fo& Totten
Dakota
McDaniel
United States Navy
Joseph Sharf
Tracie
High Street
Xenia Avenue
Germantown
United Brethren Church
Swain
Weaver
Louisville men buy New Albany street railroad line
Louis Rehm of Louisville and Charles T. Armstrong of New Albany purchased the New Albany Street railroad line including stock franchises for a nominal sum of five thousand dollars. A boiler explosion at Brewers' distillery near Clefty in Washington County caused no injuries.
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New Albany
Louis Rehm
Louisville
Charles T. Armstrong
New
River Traffic and Barges Report From August 12
River conditions report from Louisville describes barges and oil shipments on August 12. Vessels include the Seven barges of oil, one bar pig metal, and several packets such as the Storm and Shinkle. Weather clear and hot with river falling four inches and five feet in the canal.
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Seema No
Coal Valley
Alines Actos
Cin- Ken Alany
Niet
Fearless
Tarascon
Cainzo
Cook
Evansville
Memphis
T. Lo Evansvillx
Shinkle
Cincinnati
Cairo
Kenniston
Louisville
Wheat and corn prices ease in August market report
Wheat prices steady to easier with No 2 red at 117 in Chicago and No 2 at 10534 in New York. Receipts and shipments volumes noted. oats steady around 47-48 cents. Pork, lard, and bacon quotes mixed, futures showing little change. flour unchanged. New York grain and provisions markets show slight feeds of demand, with cash bids for September futures around 1.00 and nearby oats steady.
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Augustus M
St. Louisa
Chicago
NEW York Grocery Report
Ger 'Cotta Res
D Santos
Java
Randall
Merara
Arkansas figure offers to quell Austin riot
George H. King White of Arkansas notoriety arrived at the meeting and tendered his services against the Austin riot. The Committee will appoint about 200 volunteers to sail on the steamer Bt. Francis to Helena then return to Austin armed and equipped. Crowds persist on the streets as the riot intensifies. A circular calls for reports at the boat this evening.
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George H. King White
Arkansas
Austin
Ni Nt
Francis
Helena
Memph is August dispatch on Austin riot and rumors
Memphis dispatches report rising tension over the Austin riot with armed squads and marching crowds. Gov Ames orders suppression to restore peace. Campbell heads to Austin. Rumors claim clashes and casualties as details remain uncertain. General King Blake may assume command.
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Helena
Dispatch
Stone
Imsis
Ted Memphis Yesteredey
Ottaway's
Peter M
Stehmer
Sherif
Austin
Bag
Baggere
Jackson
Misa
Calomel Marke Campbell
Helana
Ames
Gad Campbell
Treasury to press five percent of Pacific Railroad earnings
Special to the Cincinnati Daily Times reports Wash August 12 that the Treasury has prepared data for a formal demand on the Pacific Railroad Company for five percent of its net earnings due the Government under the law. If unpaid within sixty days after the demand, the Attorney General will sue to recover it and seeks to have Credit Mobilier suits left for the Supreme Court’s action.
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Cincinnati Daily Times
The
Treasury
Pacific Railroad Company
Credit Mobilier
Supreme Ceart
Delegation of Omaha Indians visit with land sale talks
A delegation from the Omaha Indians arrives in Washington on August 12 to discuss the sale of a portion of their reservation. They will meet after office hours with Acting Indian Commissioner Clute to discuss this and other matters.
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Washixotox
Ea of
Omaha
Beecher Likely to Testify Before Investigating Committee
A chaotic report from New York on August 12 indicates Mr. Beecher may appear before the Investigating Committee this afternoon amid the great scandal. Moulton hinted his statement would not be released today while Tracy and Meuiton are cited in ongoing interviews and anticipated press access.
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New York
Moulton
Tracy
Rman
Beecher
Brooklyn Argus
Referee Edwards Fight Result Opens Debate
Charles Carroll, referee in the Collyer Edwards prize fight, notes Edwards fairly won the bout and that the decision is his. Edwards and Collyer are due to arrive Friday in Pittsburgh for the next steps as Collyer's second Barney Aaron confirms Edwards deserving the victory.
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Genes
Charles Carroll
Collyer- Edwards
Notea
Edwards
Carroll
Collyer
Pittspore
Tisans
Barney Aaron
Survey parties report near Rocky Mountains receive no Indian resistance
Ottawa reports Capt Cameron chief of boundary survey reached near the Rockies. Intelligence says the Northwest police will follow a similar route with no disturbance anticipated. A second surveying party bound for Manitoba and the Canada Pacific Railway, via Paul, also departs.
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Cameron
Boundary Survey Commission
Rocky Mountains
Northwest
Manuoba
Canada Pacific
Paul
Cincinnati Light Guards Encampment in Harrison to Begin August 2
The Cincinnati Light Guards Captain Kar's Company accept Harrison citizens invitation to hold their annual encampment for four days starting August 2. The militia will bring bats and balls guns and accoutrements with a well stocked commissary and other fixings for a good time. No games will be the order of the day.
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Cincinnati Light Guards
Kar
Harrison
Israelites Centennial Monument Committee Formed in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Committee on the Israelites Centennial Monument organizes with Solomon Lavi as chairman Julius Freiberg treasurer Victor Abraham secretary and plowing members including U L Max Lilienthal desehab Swe Revan H M M Loth Joel Heinberg B Benjamin and F Ne representing Israelites at large. City Bnai Brith lodges are linked via Masael L Weishart Leopold Goldsmith Henry Lowenstein Osterman Lindeman J Frieberg and Henry Meyers Spinoza Lodge is represented by M Heilbron and N Menderson.
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Cincinnati
Solomon Lavi
Julius Freiberg
Victor Abraham
Max Lilienthal
Desehab
Revan
H. M. M M. Loth
Joel Heinberg
B.benjamin
Ucon
B'nai B'rith
Masael L. H. Weishart
Leopold Goldsmith
Henry Lowenstein
Indole
Harris
Mount Carmel
Sol. Broom
F. Taub
Osterman
Gua. Lindeman
J Frieberg
Henry Meyers
Spinozae
M. Heilbron
N. Menderson
Obituary for Willie Brown of Cincinnati
The bright morning sunlight fell on the wreck of the Pat Rogers and the grave of Willie Brown, a talented and promising Cincinnati youth who had just reached manhood. The obituary notes his early potential and the somber loss to his community.
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Willie Co. Brown
Pat Rogers
Willie Brown
Cincinnati
Willie
Death obituary notes calm farewell and Christian virtue
A long obituary passage describes a man dying peacefully after a life of faith. Relatives and well wishers gather, prayers rise to heaven, and the writer reflects on the departed’s calm demeanor and Christian character.
Beck's Philadelphia Band at Eden Park Tomorrow
Delegation of Trenton firemen visit Eden Park tomorrow after touring suburbs. The Philadelphia Band will perform a free concert featuring a Medley of popular airs, Capricette Waltz, Cornet Solo by Anna Polka Legendre, and selections by J. H. Leek. The event, cheered by locals, aims to welcome the guests and celebrate with music.
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Trenton
N.J
Eden Park
Julia Coote
Cornet
Anna
J. H. Leek
Detile
Common Pleas Case Involves Restraining Order And Injunction
In Barnet court the city seeks a restraining order to stop creditors Hunt & Co from enforcing liens and to settle funds in court. The city argues irreparable injury without restraint and proposes distribution by court order. A temporary order was issued pending further action. In a separate modification, Charles Karts vs Elizabeth Kerts enlarges the injunction restraining payment on a 35 00 debt.
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Circin
Hunt
Hunt & Co
Hant & Co
Fae
J. W. Warrington
Charles Karts
Elizabeth Kerté
Forrest
Fire Alarm telegraph test and local meetings noted
A Fire Alarm telegraph test is planned for next Friday evening. The Hamilton Street Railroad president calls a meeting for tomorrow evening at Ezra Potter’s office. The First National Bank may erect a stone front on the site of Philip Hartman’s old stone store. County Commissioners were in session yesterday but made no final decision on the dealers matter. Probate court attended to last will admissions and an executor appointment. Various residents are mentioned in local filings and postage misplacements.
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Hamilton Street Railroad
Tors
Ezra Potter
First National Bank
Philip Hartman
Sunda Oe Ee
Ragon
Ee ‘Moore
Selieer Peredivcee
Coeus-Carniox Pafing
Peter Shrock
Ness
Neon Jones
James W. Jones
A. B. Howe
Fairfield Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Caden and Learing
Longley
Daily Times
Temperance Mass Meeting Planned at ME Church
A Temperance Mass Meeting is set for Friday evening August 14 at the ME Church in Sharon. Rev. E T Wells of Mashisonville and Rev. W C Maxwell of Cincinnati will address the gathering.
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ME. Church
Sharon
E.T. Wells
Mashisonville
W. C. Maxwell
Cincinnati
Gate across river road sparks protest and legality challenge
Wma Lodlow blocks river access with a locked gate in front of Ladlow resilience provoking district anger among river businesses. The move prompts questions of legality and observers note vandalized office security while teachers and officials discuss funding and employ a musician through private subscriptions. Board of Education committees seek bids and plans for exam results and teacher appointments as Prof Stanage offers services from Cincinnati.
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Wma
Lodlow
Board of Education
Zimmerman
Stanage
Cincinnati
Board of Examiners
Ae. Fay
Schontheess
Affair at Klostermann's saloon spurs disputed claim
Mr Levermann reports an evening disturbance at Klos termann's Main street saloon. He says a fight erupted after he refused tickets, Tom Tallon and others assaulted him, he fled, still feeling a head ringing. The piece defends Levermann's account of events.
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Klostermann
Main Street
Klesicrmann
Aloon
Fein
Tom
Rall’s Foundry
J. Levermann
City Notes and Incidents from Newport and Covington
A Newport report notes a green poisonous matter causing concern and steps to abolish the old Lower Market nuisance. Mentioned are Mr John Kearney and Mr AN for city plans, a May Court fire in Newport, and a thermometer reading 95 at the Covington Cincinnati bridge. A Miss Wandelen is registered at Clinton Hotel. A tobacco wagon accident on Madison damaged two hogsheads. City fire at Mrs Cleveland’s frame house on Beatt Fourth. roof fire likely from on roof furnace. investigators will examine potential negligence and no insurance known.
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Taboliah
Homse Tsa Nuisande
Newport
John Kearney
Covington and Cincinnati Bridge
Engiies
Beatt and Fourth Streets
Cleveland
Wise
Coal From Licking Mouth and Local Civic Notes
Considerable coal is being taken from the mouth of the Licking where barges sank recently. A one story frame business room is rising at York and Bellevue. City Judge salary undecided, possibly tied to Fire Chief pay. Foundry pipe battlers object to misnaming in the Times. A young worker overheated at the market and a man near Eden Park improved after sun exposure. Prof Horne's concert list at the Barracks. Mr. Tallon injured fingers at Livegey's mill. Old Selim shipped to Cincinnati to be sold at auction. Election offices to fill under the new charter this October include mayor, attorney, assessor, physician, market master, wharf master, jailer. Board of Education seats also discussed. A dog incident leads to a dismissed case between Thornton and Hoff. Kennedy case before Mayor Hayes adjourned. the husband to be included in the warrant, continuing next day. Colonel Matt Cooper defense attorney well prepared.
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York
Bellevue
Gaylord
Horne
Spirit of the Times
Reeves
Livegey's
Tate
Citie Arene
Board of Education
Avesees
Commonwealth
Kennedy
Mey
Hay
Tof Ore Meayman
William Hayes
Matt. Cooper
Railwork accident slows on A G W railroad near Kneisley
An elderly section hand at Kneisley Station was crushed when a rail on a flat car struck his left leg. He lives with his family in a nearby shanty. E B Davis of Dayton assisted on the engine. Mayor Butz calls a Sixth Ward council election for the 24th lnst. Two children sunstruck. one died minutes after. Highwayman Harding bound over to Common Pleas Court for $800 bail.
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Hayton
Kneisley’s
E B. Davis
Dayton
Aragon
Butz
Prize fight crowds in city amid sunstroke reports
On August 12 in Pertsacra, principals and seconds remain in the city for the prize fight. Edwards and Collyer endure a heavy beating yesterday yet are in good condition. Collyer’s face shows the prior swelling before the bout. Carroll’s decision for Edwards is widely approved. Sun stroke cases near the grounds are reported.
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Edwards
Collyer
Carroll
Indignant Denial of Compromise Amid Tripartite Talks
New York August 12 Theodore Tilton fiercely denies a compromise in the Beecher scandal saga. He rejects Moulton’s hinted plan and vows a full inquiry, while reports say Butler and Tracy urged limited testimony. The dispute centers on documents linked to Tilton’s allegations and counterclaims.
Washington Dismisses Formosa Issue Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Washington reports the U S naval officer Douglass Cassel and former consul General L Gentes are linked to actions against Formosa. China asserts jurisdiction over the island and its people, warning that American belligerent acts violate neutrality. Secretary Bristow has returned to Washington.
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China
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Fao Speciists
Ormosa
Douglass Cassel
Navy
Gen. L. Gentes
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Bristow
Government reports Moriones troops attack Carlists at Oteiza Navarre
August 12 Madrid dispatch announces General Moriones forces attacked Carlists at Oteiza in Navarre and seized several trenches held by the enemy. troops reported to have engaged in the operation with gains claimed by the government.
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Moriones
Oteiza
Navarre
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