Ambiguous Toll Question Brought Before Justice
In Washington on August 7 1872 Secretary W Wddlhop comments on an act altering passage tolls not to exceed five cents per ton. He asks if Louisville and Portland Canal Company must accept the proposed toll rate for canal use. He concludes appropriation for the canal falls does not affect the companys toll rights. The quoted clauses are separate and unrelated to canal toll execution.
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Outrage in Salem Washington County Endangers Publican
Special Dispatch reports in New Albany on August 13 that in Salem a publican named D. L. Weight was attacked by about a dozen men while walking with two citizens. He was stoned and severely beaten as the assailants boast of organization. Democrats chartered the Kate Kinney for an excursion to Tell City to speak, paying four hundred dollars, a costly move amid desperate prospects.
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Salem
Washington County
D. L. Weight
Kate ‘Kinney
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Republican meetings draw large crowds in town
Suprama Pois and General Harlan arrived this morning from Terre Haute and Kentucky respectively and will speak at the Republican Wigwam tonight. Rival gatherings cause excitement with expectations of large attendance. Hon. J. H. Bradley is reported to be dangerously ill.
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Thinessad Chronicle
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Ani Schurz
Terre Haute
General Harlan
Kentucky
J. H. Bradley
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Dismissal of Sappho Crew Linked to Subordination
News from New York reports the American yacht Sappho's crew was dismissed for subordination while Princess Helena, wife of Prince Christian, hosted a Lone Server set of Savahhtes. The London Times comments on the Queen's speech, suggesting the London note aligns with the announcement.
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Celebration of Repeal Act Marked by Peace
On August 13 in Danish Orange circles the Repeal Act was celebrated. Leading Orange officers advised Orangemen to refrain from interference. London relief anniversary observed with no disturbances and Gerry noted as celebrated in the city yesterday.
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Gerry
Cotton Factory Destroyed By Fire In Gexgra
A major cotton factory in SWITScaLaND Gexgra was burned last night causing extensive damage. Loss estimated at ten million Crance with about eight hundred workers suddenly unemployed. Fire officials and city authorities investigate cause and scope of the blaze.
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Gexgra
North Carolina Senator Wilson Seeks Health Care Reform
North Carolina Senator Wilson announces a push for health care reform highlighting policy aims, funding plans, and potential impacts on patients and providers. critics urge caution while allies frame it as a step toward universal coverage.
Greesboro dispatch notes academy commencement disruption
A Greensboro dispatch reports a disturbance at the start of Rev. Fontaine's academy commencement at Reedsville on August 6. Details are unclear as a poisoning incident involving ice cream is mentioned along with Swangoth and other parties, but specifics are obscured in the garbled text.
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Local letter questions Prussian sale of officers assets
Cleveland readers hear from Dr Canisius once U S Consul at Vienna about rumors of a Prussian government sale of officers assets during the rebellion. The writer notes uncertainty whether officers in question benefited and references editor Hennax D. Mitten.
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Alliance Endorses Greeley in Regional Session
The faction endorsed Greeley amid a tense meeting where the motion to fuse with the Liberals failed. General George W. Carter also spoke for Greeley, urging a unified government under strong leadership and praising the state’s direction.
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Merroe Department selects presenis for security distributions
Ottawa August 15 Merroe Department selects presenis to be distributed among Am segmen. Merrin works with the shi of the Dominion in cooperation, aiming to determine whether life or property should be safeguarded through new arrangements.
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San Francisco Brief Weather and Desert Poll Update
Sparse notes from San Francisco dated August 13 mention a widening of travel or exploration terms and names Waterton and Jerom with references to Pollieon from a desert region. Details are unclear in the fragment.
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Waterton
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Notable Local Deaths and Society Notes Across Town
Obituary notices report the death of Charles Bradburn of Cleveland Ohio and a separate death in Newport Maine. The item also covers society happenings including a large attendance at a Unitarian event, a fatal injury in a domestic incident, and a jury verdict in a case of murder by a husband. Additional notes reference public works, police bureau plans, quarantine updates, and railroad expansion as part of ongoing regional developments.
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English Workers Split Over Internationalist Demands
The text portrays factional disputes within an international workers movement. It notes English workers paying little to support the wider cause, describes cramped living conditions of reformists, and highlights leadership rifts between Citizen Hales and Citizen King. It also mentions Karl Marxian figures and the delay in broad England representation at a congress.
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Express freight wreck kills two on D and M road
Special dispatch from Waraxonera O August 13 reports an express freight northbound on the D and M road encountering a heavy grade accident. The hind part of the train broke loose but was not noticed for minutes. The engineer shut off on descent, then opened throttle to avert collision. The engine crew Conductor Merry and a young man Coffman were badly hurt and died soon after.
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Times and Chronicle
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Merry
Coffman
Bergh Defends Cruelty Prevention Efforts
Henry Bergh for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cites self defense against the Board of Health in challenging claims that halting city cars violates law. He argues horses must be treated rightly, with conditions improving as a central aim of humane action.
The Vice Presidency in Current Political Debate
The piece argues that the vice presidency is as risky as the presidency and cites Gratz Brown as having notoriously bad personal habits. It contends no honest difference of opinion exists on his fitness for high office and reflects scepticism about placing him in the presidential line.
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Ghastly Spectacle At Manchester Floods Graveyard Scene
A frightening description from Manchester recalls a flood that swept over a cemetery near Phillipe Park, washing away soil and coffins. Dead bodies, some in coffins and some bare, were torn from graves and carried downstream, with police recovering several bodies drifting along the river.
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Drafts and Letters Exchange in Washington Bureau
A fragment notes money details in deal letters with references to cash, checks, and liens. It remarks that money is restored to senders but much remains credited to the bureau in Washington due to missing residences.
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Washington
Fragmented political report on Buchanan and Sumner
The San Francisco Chronicle cites voting positions on race and public affairs. It mentions Grant and Greeley, Sumner’s statements, and implied forgiveness for supporters, with references to Gratz and others in a contested political context.
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President Expected in Washington Amid Cabinet Meeting
The President is expected to arrive tomorrow or Thursday to stay a few days and address public business. A Cabinet meeting is planned for Friday. Ben Wade is to be in the city.
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Amadeus Denies Cuba Slavery Decree Signing
Madrid dispatch says King Amadeus did not sign a gradual abolition decree for Cuba and Porto Rico. The signed document is a code of rules enforcing a 1880 cane law, preparing for emancipation in Spanish colonies.
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American Claims Question On Alabama Damages
A Geneva letter reports the American claim for damages caused by the privateer Alabama amounts to about seven million dollars. The English estimate of damages is three million, which is regarded as the full sum that might be payable if England bears any blame.
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Harper Leaves With Horses for Wadsworth & Co Stock
New York on August 13 brokers report Harper departs with his horses for Wadsworth & Co stock. Fisher and Prirspvure appear in the city as creditors estimate liabilities near one million dollars. Creditors may seek an extension as debts exceed the asset value.
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Gratz Brown Rises to Explain in Letter
In St Louis August 13 a Republican paper publishes Governor Gratz Brown s letter addressed to Governor English of Connecticut. He alludes to statements by a New Haven editor and says the claim about his temperance is erroneous and unwarranted.
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Appointments in Cusistian Schneider Estate Case
Sophia Schneider wan appointed administratrix of Cusistian Schneider deceased. Will annexed administratrix Schaippel appointed. Estate 409 in personalty. City versus Timoteo for prolongation of alley right of way in western part of the district. Jury sworn and sent to view the premises. Warrington for plaintiff Bannicd Garry and Judge Stesntra.
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Auction notice for Germania Losdrance and related stocks
M. Cheever & Co conducts an auction today offering 42 shares Germania Losdrance Company stock at 20 dollars each with a bid at 25 shares Cincinnati Hamilton and Deton Railroad Company stock at 100 dollars each bid at 91 cents 25 shares at 92 cents and 50 shares at 91 cents 125 shares of Andes offered with no bids recorded.
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Completion of premises praised by contractor Mr Cuthbert
The report notes rapid completion of these premises with credit due to contractor Mr Cuthbert. Rev Stephen Morgan is mentioned in context of emergent matters. discussion includes members Cas sed Tedlow Mackintosh and others. The President referenced the object of the called meeting and Mr DeButts summarized city affairs and enacting views on potential violations.
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Impeachment Case and River News From August Dispatches
Special dispatches report the impeachment case proceedings continuing for the prosecution. Weather and river conditions dominate, with rain and high water measurements across multiple locations. Reports mention barges, canal traffic, and vessels including the Shamrock, with currents affecting navigation and ports at Cairo and Portland.
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The Racing World and the Temptations of Fast Living
A historical reflection contrasts speed in horse racing with human excess. It argues that fast living harms intellect and will, citing Royal Anne of experiments and temperance tests. The piece notes alcohol increases work capacity briefly but degrades recovery, warning that overstimulated lives cripple future action.
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Hubeer
Pitt
German butcher’s wife drowns child by mistake
Mrs Steiberger, wife of a German butcher, in delirium and amid a sick child’s distress gave a mistaken medicine dose that killed her child within hours. Both father and child were buried today. A man named Murray at the B and O R R shops burned himself, falling into a tank of boiling water.
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Morgan Raid Commission Holds Brief Morning Meeting
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicls reports Major Russell and Col. Nye of the Morgan Raid Commission attended a short morning meeting today but did no business. Col. Cockerill is expected to arrive today.
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The People Arraigning the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
The city faces charges as officials arraign the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad over alleged discriminatory practices amid ongoing disputes at Fond. Officials assert persistent bias and seek remedies, while the railroad denies wrongdoing and pledges cooperation.
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Death of an Old Treasury Attache
Wasutxctox August 13. He played a role in the Revenue and the Treasury Department. He died while serving as an attache. Had been in service for forty years.
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Marine Vessel Adrift Off California Coast Invested
Bax Francisco August 13 off Sacramento a vine from New York. J W the mate native of Marblehead Massachusetts was washed ashore during the incident.
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