Special election updates and local notices in August era
The town reports a special election for a Sixth Ward City Council vacancy and notes related council actions. Residents head to meetings, sales occur in Toledo and Cincinnati, and a large veteran stone quarry project progresses at the Soldiers Home for dining hall and other improvements. A mayoral proclamation to curb dogs is issued. An all day prayer meeting and temperance event is planned at the First A. B. Church in Dayton. Delegates to the State Democratic Convention will be chosen in the county August 23.
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Séth
E. Morgsa
White Springs
Virginia
Harries
Mechanicsburg
Oliver Crook & Co
Toledo
Cincinnati
Dayton
A. B. Church
Temperance
Rochester Races Capture at Bafale New York Event
Ten thousand spectators witnessed Rochester racing at Bafale in Rocississ New York on August 12. The first horse race in the 345 class started but ended unfinished though Condit's early lead faded. The free for all contest drew a record bid and a dramatic finish amid a sudden shower that drenched the day.
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Rochester
Geidemith
Bafale
Rocississ
N. Y
Condit
Anacene
Buffalo
Moulton Interview and Beecher Silence Reported
The Tribune notes delay and concealment in committee hearings on the Tilton and Beecher case. It describes Moulton’s statement expected later, Beecher’s absence, and a rash of letters by Mr and Mrs Tilton. The article suggests profound secrecy and questions about who entered the villa and why.
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Moulton
Threstenea
Rhearman
Stee
Bauer Asha
Beecher
Boulton
Tiltes
New York
Plymouth Church Investigating Committee
Mr. Beecher
Coor
Caneite
Tive
Shearman
Batenes
Esha
Madsen
Answ
Enews
Sec
Hering
Moul
Aca
Saab Gouees
Soros Scoantry
Narragansett Pier
Toni Gulag
Batler
Bis Heights
Himare
Astra
Tae Villa
Mr. Hill
Cacett
Helene
Timber supply crisis urged for timber owners
A Montreal Gazette column warns both Canadian and American timber owners about looming pine and spruce shortages. It argues the United States will exhaust east of the Rockies within a decade, predicts drastic freight and labor needs to import wood, and urges proactive harvest restrictions and conservation to avert a looming global timber famine. The piece cites European precedents and calls for joint North American action.
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Montreal
Lindle
W Gs
United States
Rockey Mountains
Arte
America
Europe
Pacific Coast
Doe’t
Ron
Sweden
Canada
Londo
Lyding News
Nuada
USA
Tan
Lamber
Thuber
Vermont Finances Spark Odd Rumors and Mnemonic Errors
A garbled 19th century note discusses Vermont finances, claiming the state owes and has on hand funds, with figures like 110 and four year maturities. The fragment mentions the treasurer, title holders, and a referenced model, but much text is unreadable, leaving a perplexing snapshot of fiscal chatter.
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Vermont
St. Albans
Jobe & Paes
Fire at Fairview Oil Refinery causes heavy losses
Reports from the Fairview Oil Refinery describe extensive damage after a lightning strike ignited a 25,000 barrel crude oil tank during a storm. The fire spread to warehouses and barges along the Allegheny River, with losses estimated between 60,000 and 75,000 dollars. Multiple companies report injuries and varying claims, and the Liberty Oil Works fire is under control with unknown final loss.
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Pittanc RG
Fairview Oil
A. Herts
West Pennsylvania Railroad
Alleghany
Orient
Hartford
People's
Pitts
Citizen's
Newark
Franklin
Wheeling
National
Philadelphia
Erie
Hod
Indianapolis
Ity
Merchants
Pittsburg
O. Hbeems
New York
Firemen’ S Fund
Baal Francisco
Armenia
St. Peal
Etna
Commercial Union
London
Allegheny
Standard Oil Works
Liberty Oil Works
Allegheny Valley
End of Mileage Special District Finance Changes
The Treasury issued an order enforcing normal traveling expenses only for federal appointees and abolishing mileage and transportation allowances. District Commissioners have drawn about $1,059,000 in interest and expenses, leaving $219,000 of appropriated funds. Lorin Blodgett becomes Chief of the Customs Division, succeeding James as Chief Clerk.
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Daily Times
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
Lorin Blodgett
Customs Division
Treasury Department
Mr. James
Kingbolt Wins Narrowly in Wet BaRatoca Races
A fair crowd witnessed racing at BaRatoca with the track in good order despite last night’s rain. Five of thirty-five two year old nominees started in the three quarters of a mile sweepstakes, led by Kingbolt who won by a length ahead of Rhoda Martius VolcanO Colvin and the Enlister. Time 1:17.
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BaRatoca
Kingbelt
Rhoda
Martius
Volcano
Colvin
Enlister
Kingbolt
Tite
Bathers Drown at Cutwater Harbor
Four young people including Pierce Herbe and Folts Demond drowned yesterday while bathing at Cutwater Harbor. The incident reports suggest strong currents and dangerous conditions off the harbor shore. Authorities are investigating the tragedy and notifying families about the losses.
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Coxcrep
N. HH
Tease Pierce
Herbe Eet Folts
Demond
Cutw’ Harbor
Death in City From Heat and River Discovery
John Haggerty a 23 year old blacksmith died at his mother's home on 658 Central Avenue from heat exposure. A body believed to be a 35 year old man was recovered from the river this morning, identified as Oren with brown eyes and dark hair. Togioe will be held this afternoon.
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John _Haggerty
Central Avenue
Oren
Law and Order Address at First Ward Meeting
At the Law and Order League gathering in Templars Hall Mr Stimmer spoke to attentive members about prosecuting crime and upholding moral character. He urged citizens to elect the best men to make and enforce laws for a sober, well ordered city.
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Law and Order
Law and Order League
Templars Hall
Local Court Notices and City Happenings in Covington
The report covers various city items including a court session in the Mayor's Court with a drunk and disorderly case, a 90 year old woman from Alton, Ky recounting a slight encounter with Clint, warnings about a vacant Ninth Street lot overgrown with weeds, a distressed family tale after a drowning incident, a note on a major base ball game and lineups, and a woman acquitted after assault charges. Several names and places such as Covington, Clinton Hotel, Latonia, and Jamestown weeds appear, with reference to local authorities and civic concerns.
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C. RB. Wanderbor
Falmouth
Clinton
Kentucky
Ohio
Pressman
Henry
Covington
Sip
Wen
Aime
Wim. Murphy
Alton
Clint
Asman
Chile
Ninth Street
Jamestown
J. Hi. Bee
Mullion
Jack Mevens
Jae Anderson
Lute EE
Stuart
Joe
Joe Murray
Kemper
Joseph Vane
Latonia
Susan Warner
Esquire
Davenick
Native tribes seek peace as US forces pursue on reservations
Dispatch reports at General Sheridan's headquarters that Cheyenne Kiowas and Comanches, aware of strong punitive preparations for recent offenses, request peace. Orders deny entry to reservations while troops are instructed to chase and punish any hostile bands found.
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Daily Times
Cnicace
Sheridan
Peaches and Peach Brandy Dispatches from Tasmania Port
Special Dispatch to the Daily Tas reports peach news with August 13 notes. Peaches are a drag today in Dayta as large quantities are shipped back to Warren County. Three peach brandy distillers are preparing to operate. Representative Kemp starts today in Midleton and Salem in this county. Croming receives due notices tomorrow.
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Tas
Dartok
Dayta
Warren County
Kemp
Midletown
Salem
Beecher Scandal Statement Under Examination
The affair centers on unduly interfering in Tilton's family and Beecher's alleged apologies. Beecher denies any intimate relations with Mrs Tilton and faced questions from the Church Investigation Committee. A large payment to avoid public charge is mentioned as under review, with details to follow during the inquiry. A separate report notes a fatal stabbing near Brooklyn and the day’s gold and silver shipments.
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Beecher
Tiiten
Tilton
Hayw
Bedford Avenues
Brooklyn
Church Investigation Committee
Granger Picnic Draws Thousands to Champion Grove
A Grange picnic at Champion Grove near this place drew thousands from Hamilton, Butler, Montgomery, and nearby counties. Patrons of Husbandry members and families gathered for music, speeches by N Mu Kimmel and Major Rue, and social activities highlighting Grange benefits to agriculture and women. The event marked growth from ninety-seven Granges a year ago to over one thousand statewide with about seventy-five thousand members.
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Daily Times
Stiagox
Champion Grove
Huebandry
Hamilton
Bauer
Montgomery
Thomas Spooner
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Sitle
Mainville
Sharon
Elon Grange
N. Mu Kimmel
Major Rue
Butler
Watson
Henrie
Garfield Nominated At Nineteenth District Convention
The Nineteenth District Convention met at Painesville August 15 with Col. E. S. Fitch as chairman. Gen. James A. Garfield was nominated on the first ballot by 97 to 3 with blanks. A delegation went to Garfield to seek his formal acceptance amid claims of manipulation and a possible independent candidate.
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Daily Times
Painesville
Col. E. 8
Fitch
Ashtabula
Jas. A. Garfield
Garfield
Stockwell House
Protestant Episcopal Congress to Convene in New York
The Protestant Episcopal Church Congress will meet in New York from October 5 to 8 with Peter Cooper providing the Cooper Institute hall. Distinguished clergy and lay members nationwide are invited to attend and hear papers on ecclesiastical law as preparations proceed after a regional meeting in New Haven.
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New York
Peter Cooper
Cooper
Va Jous
En Haven
Sen Gatp
England Cricket Match Surrey Clubs Versus Americans
England. More cricket report from Lonpox August 13 notes a game between the 11 of the Surrey Clubs and 18 of the Americans. details unclear but indicates a cricket match with participants and a noon start.
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Lonpox
Surrey
Spain recognized by Fire Press as Republic of Spain
The August 13 dispatch from Spain and Nigeria notes that the Fire Press reports Fyd has recognized the Republic of Spain. The brief item cites official stance and implications for diplomatic relations. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Nigeria
New Fire Press
Fyd
Republic of Spain
Fragmented Local News Pages From a 19th Century Ledger
The report cites a postponed cutting case Freskiis versus Emery, a county assessor vote on Johbo Hill, and liquor-sale pleas on election day. It notes a Wednesday General Wheten event, a Grove Landing social, and a Mulligan Guards performance. Mayor Hayman faces liquor-case continuances, and city finances sparsely discussed with salary cautions. The horse Selim, bought for 250, later sold at auction for 90, is linked to water damage from roof leaks during heavy rain, reflecting poor municipal upkeep.
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Emery
John Kee
Johbo’s Hill
General Wheten’s
Grove
Abe
Hayman
Ome
Wm. Gelasa
Henry Mickelfelter
J. Bold
Diebig
Hiim
Mulligan Guards
Pico Ver
Kell
Friae
Truth
Keller
Vienna
Strauss
Milligan
Beyer
Selim
Audlogest
Sagan
Counterfeiters Gang Busted Near Jefferson City
Sheriff Irving of Daviess County and U S Marshal, with Eve Packworth of St Louis and Special Agent Carnes, arrested Robt L Gillilan near Linn and seized over eight thousand dollars in counterfeit cash. Gillilan, a farmer dealer, and Bradley of Kansas City face District Court action as the case proceeds.
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St. JosEfa
Irving
Daviess County
United States
Eve Packworth
St. Louis
United States Spemeey
L. Gillilan
Linn
Lowe
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Gillilan
Pate
North Masset
Kanes
Bradley
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Manufacturers Discuss Reciprocity Treaty Meeting in Hamilton
In Hamilton Ontario August 13 a meeting of manufacturers convened to study the Reciprocity Treaty with only about fifty present at noon. The session adjourned to afternoon, Mr Simpson then presiding with roughly 100 members in attendance. The chairman outlined the business before them and directed attention to the treaty’s impact on various branches and manufacturers.
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Hamilton
Ont
Simpson
Beecher Drivel Sparks New Talk In New York
In New York on August 13 readers catch chatter from Beecher supporters about his pending speech. Admirers expect a dramatic explanation that will clear past persecutions and show Beecher has decided to reveal all in his favor.
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Beecher
New York
Plymouth
Night Express Wreck Near Saint Albans Kills Several
A train en route from Ken-ton to Montreal via Pasumsic and Southeastern Rai wrecked near Saint Albans Vermont. Reported dead include Engineer Lanvot, Roadmaster Harris, Conductor Quinby, the fireman, and a young girl. Wrecking crew and two doctors are heading to the scene. Over twenty injured.
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St. Alpans
Kenton
Montreal
Passumsic
Rai
Lanvot
Cr. Harris
Quinby
Cire
River Storm Damages City Landings and Bridges
August 13 dispatch reports the river at 4 feet 5 inches with Iron Valley arrival of two barges of lumber from Wheeling. Exchan left for Cincinnati. A storm loosened lines of several steamers risking collision. the infield street bridge and hill ward houses were blown down or damaged. Weather turned clear and warm.
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Daily Times
Iron Valley
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Infield Street
Hill Wards
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