Notable 19th Century Dispatches and Local Incidents
A collage of brief items: Gen Morton to St Louis, Sherman on a private trip to Gettysburg, Bloomington council heads to Indianapolis, Schenck travels to Europe, cotton sales in New York, James M Ashley rumor, Espana missing mail steamer, Indianapolis grand jury indicts State Printer Bright, statewide political margins, Queen Victoria indisposed, arrest and bail in Louisville for forged vouchers, Pittston disaster bodies recovered, Mary Chase Barney paralyzed, Davidson completes 100 hours walk, Eminence Kentucky balloon accident, damage to lambs and pigs, Wadkins fallen from beam, and a disturbing street incident on Jackson Street as youths pursue a negro.
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Genator Morton
St. Louis
Portugal
Gen. Sherman
Gettysburg
Bloomington
Indianapolis
General Schenck
United States
England
New York
Alabama
Georgia
James M. Ashley
Espana
R. J. Bright
B.F. Wayne
Louisville
United States District
Pittston
Debria
Mary Chase Barney
Judge Chase
Maryland
Eminence
Kentucky
Wadkins
Wykoff Piatt
Sanders Piatt
West Liberty
Hancock and
Madison
Jackson Street
West End Building Association and Champion Manufacturing file certificates
Dispatch notes filed today for West End Building Association of Cincinnati with 100000 capital, Champion Manufacturing of Cleveland with 100000 capital, and Mountain in Coshocton County New ark office with 250000 capital. The Revenue Swindler: deputy marshal returns from London without Thompson. claims about Robeson’s brother unclear, described as a con man. New Depot: project slated for this afternoon.
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Times and Chronicle
Columeus
West End Building Association
Cincinnati
Champion Manufacturing
Cleveland
Cap and Mountain
Coshocton County
Newark
London
Thompson
Tsarasara
Sang
Robeson
Pascen
Cholera Fears Rise and Scott Centenary Banquet Showcases Distinction
In Frankfort U S bonds gain as negotiations for funds to be placed in Germany progress. Loxpom reports complete repair contributions for St Pauls Cathedral and arrivals of Batavia ships to Queenstown and Liverpool. A cholera case appears in London stirring public concern while Berlin notes rising cases in Konigsberg. The Scott centenary is celebrated with a banquet chaired by Hepworth Dixon and featuring the Duke of Manchester and Lord Lytton among about 400 attendees at Crystal Palace Sydenham and other Scottish towns.
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Lémpom
U. S
Frankfort
Richardson
London
Berlin
Konigeberg
Scott
Hepworth Dixon
Duke of Manchester
Lord Lytton
Ramsey
Crystal Palace
Sydenham
Scotland
Ssemanigiora Seens site se eeeedtene ber pe age
Fragmentary OCR text notes a site sequence and a statement about age and an outcome. It is unclear and lacks clear names, places, dates, or organizations. The readable parts suggest a local item or notice but no concrete facts to anchor a full card.
Napoleon ic Situation and Royal Reception in US Tour
A morning paper interview reports the Prince Imperial touring the United States as the Imperial family faces a mix of English nobility and French republican sentiment. The piece notes France and Republican factions, plus diplomats, with Europe tense over revolutionary currents. Also mentions the arrivals of steamers China and Periere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
United States
Eng
France
Europe
England
River Weather And Tidal Conditions Reported
August reports from Louisville indicate river levels rising with 3 inches at the falls and 4 feet on Portland bar while French Island shows 27 inches. Clouds suggest rain and a 94 degree temperature reading but dull business conditions persist. The Monongahela is falling with 27 inches by the metal marks and the J N Kalbaugh sails to Parkersburg tonight as weather grows less pleasant.
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Cial
Times and Chronicle
Louisville
Portland Bar
French Island
Mercury
Dall
Eddyville
Ella Hughes
Ums Clasionatl
Haveorenives
Prrresvac
J.N. Kalbaugh
Parkersburg
Uncertain Life As Miners Trapped In Deadly Blast
At Prrrstox Pennsylvania August 14 1088 volunteers labor as rescuers amid a mine explosion that left five bodies recovered and many trapped. Inspectors plan descent for debris removal and air, while families and volunteers cope with fear and mourning. Names of trapped miners include David Harris Jas Morgan Thomas Leysbon Evan Jones and others as theories point to fire damp ignition.
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Arnold
David Harris
Jas. Morgan
Thomas Leysbon
Evan Jones
David Owen
Thos
James Jones
Benj. Davis
Robert H Benj. Williams
Edward Owen
John
Richard Owen
M.quinly
Martin Morgan
Ee Descenadl
Ee Boas
Bowanne Es
Leyshon
Jane
P Bare
City Council approves two Bridewell Inspectors nominees
August 15 report states the Common Council confirmed Mersie of Company G and Louis Wapt for Bridewell Inspectors, with a Thursday vote planned on a third nominee. A schooner Parsons incident left sailor Martin Peterson injured in a dispute with steward Patrick McCarty. The piece also critiques General Thomas Ewing and warns against speculative monetary schemes, referencing usar currency, assignats, and Confederate notes. The writer argues against measures that would endanger specie payments and warns of financial ruin from such policies.
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Cutcaoe
Bridewell
Mersie, Co. G
Louis Wapt
Parsons
Martin Peterson
Patrick McCarty
Mr Ewing
United States
Europe
Thomas Ewing
Oil City Market Dull with Crude Prices Listed
Special Dispatch notes a quiet market for crude oil with prices around 17 to 24 cents and oil at $4.80 to $4.85 on lower creek estimates $4.60 to $4.65. Supplier activity is weak amid a slow August trading window, with varied listings for different creek grades and dates.
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The
Times and Chronic
Picrssure
Lower Creek
Boiler of a Lake Steamer Explodes Near Maysville
The Chatanqua boiler exploded while wooding at Landing six miles below Maysville, killing Mrs Hopkins and daughter and listing Col Barber of the Henry Cook and Col Chatauqua House among the dead. Ey C Cochran of Portland N Y and Cornelius Shaw of Corry Pa are named among the injured. the boat wrecked with several other injuries.
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Maysvillle
B. Y
Chatanqua
Wooding
Landing
Maville
Hopkins
Col. Barber
Henry Cook
Col
Chatauqua
Re. Ey C. Cochran
Portland
N. Y
Cornelius Shaw
Corry
Lissie Ells
Mim Hopking
Cleveland
Iron Works Strike Ends in St Louis Labor Rebound
In St Louis a Vulcan Iron Works strike ended as workers resumed labor. Amid confusion reports mention Texas Drover murder and a man named Thompson tied to the strike. Details are incomplete with scattered names and an unresolved financial note of 3006 dollars.
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St. Louis
St of
Vulcan Iron
South St. Louis
Santee
Grover
J Thompson
Springeld
Edore
Texas
Albysene
Bodies Found After Falls Incident in Sustension Barpos
In Sustension Barpos New York on August 15, two men were found beaten near the river. One body was recovered. authorities suspect the pair were the people recently carried over the falls in a boat.
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N. Y
The
East markets and grain prices amid August trade reports
Telegraph market notes from Cleveland and Chicago show wheat around 1.10 to 1.24 at elevators, No 1 red winter around 1.22 to 1.23, corn largely quiet near 53c to 65c on shell and track, oats inactive with limited sales, rye steady near 1.60 per sack, and flour demand muted though Western family sales cited between 6.75 and 7.25 per barrel. Whiskey and pork markets mixed with modest gains in fats and lard near 60s, 1.25 dollars, and 4.94 cents for whisky.
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Joan Au
Michiel Reeser
Oeweenie Buffalo
O . Lom
Este
Cuba
Orto Rica
Rio
Lardin
Cleveland
Sae
Chicago
Seton Saland
Textile Market Notes Quiet Amid Stated Hopeful Fall Trade
New York on August 14 reports market quiet aside from shawls skirts and other specialties. Jobbers cottons and other agents say stocks are sold and mills stay in full blast. Buyers anticipate a heavy fall trade despite high raw material costs and earlier textile price increases. Country buyers seek to buy, hoping to secure concessions. Prices remain steady and firm at prior quotes.
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New York
SG Ee
Market Report on Receipts and Lamb Prices at Communipaw and Nearby
Receipts reached 7 500 head with 141 at Communipaw 87 at One Hundredth and 64 at Weehawken totaling 5 300 head. Trade active, all cold and advancing as market closes firm. Prime droves up to 12 12c. selections sold around 12 1/2c. Texans thin Indiana Kentucky prices noted. week receipts 28 600 head, generally weak at 5 6c for thin to prime. Lamb market heavy at 6 7c with some extras at 6 1/2c. A car of Canada lambs sold at 8c.
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New York
Weehawken
Indiana
Kentucky
Lamus
Unclear fragment recounts livestock and shipments
Fragmentary OCR notes mention cars and weights, sheep and cattle counts, and weekly bandh figures. The text references Ohio and various regions with inconsistent figures and names, making exact details uncertain. It appears to be a brief market or livestock listing with many garbled terms.
Fragmented North American travel notices and schedules
OCR excerpt shows scattered Sept dates, town names, and regional travel notices across states including Michigan Minnesota Montana and Iowa. Entries list fairs, fairs, exhibitions, and bus or train routes with incomplete lines and partial place names. The fragment suggests a regional notices page with many transportation and event references.
Forging Bonds Arrest Report and Yacht Club Challenge
A man named Cole align Clarke has been arrested for forging American bonds. Commodore Ashbury's challenge to the New York Yacht Club is forwarded by the Russia.
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Cole
Align Clarke
Commodore Ashbury
New York Yacht Club
Russia
Celebration decorates port area amid grand Scotson event
On August 15, a Scotson celebration drew GP enthusiasm as streets and avenues were decked with flags. British steamers stood in port as monument corner park activities unfolded with local participation and festivity.
Indian raid denial reported by Montana Superintendent
A dispatch dated August 15 quotes the Indian Superintendent denying any raid on Siewert area and stating there has been no raid since the July Gallatin incident. The memo counters claims of an attack and emphasizes continued peace in the region.
Wheat and corn market notes from August 15
Market notes show yesterday’s extremes with No 1 white wheat at 125 to 127, corn steady around 59 to 60 cents, oats at 40. Barley and flour details are unclear, while western prices hover near 57 to 116. Freight rates remain unchanged amid mixed demand.
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Derrorr
Burrato
Freig
Early Railways and Carriage Innovations Through 1835
The text traces early railway carriage development from 1830s Liverpool to Manchester, noting open boxes, four wheels, and no roofs. It highlights Knight’s wheel tread improvements, Hanson’s compartmentalized cars, movable seats, and footboards. It covers materials, body design, braking ideas, and ongoing attempts to prevent derailment and improve safety.
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Liverpool Manchester
Joseph Knight
W. H. James
Knight
N ‘Hanson
Sten
Destroying Bark Sea Aids Pear And Apple Trees
A dated notice urges farmers Sotcalb to destroy tree bark pests on pear and apple trees to prevent widespread damage. It notes that bark lice or scale attack in spring, suggesting careful measures and noting perfumes and disinfectants have limited value, mainly for odor and miasma removal rather than direct pest control.
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Sotcalb
Suceruerr
Bruxy Grove
Brookline
Mass
Epandigmar
Genteel Waiters and Self-Made Destinies At A Boston Hotel
A Boston Journal correspondent recalls three or four educated waiters at a popular hotel who are students at New England colleges. He praises their ambition, work ethic, and willingness to sacrifice for education, noting the Democratic idea that destiny is in one’s own hands and citing a Paris dinner honoring J Darling and Eliot C Cowdin as examples of self-made success.
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Boston Journal
Encinda
Genicentren
Paris
Eliot C. Cowdin
J. Darling
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Wool scarcity and sheep retention urged by farmers
The piece argues that wool will be scarce and prices high for 1872. Farmers are selling yearlings. recommends keeping them to gain weight and fleece next season. Retaining sheep could yield a fair return despite current market pressures and costs.
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Bismarck
Leslie
National Zeitung
Prussia
Alse
Seine-et
Queen Victoria
Con
Columbus Dispatches
Colburn
Davidson
Columbus
Medical
Washington
China
Periere
Additional River News
Dens
Wada
Ee Taiteden
Annie
Odestial Ee
Mae Lighin
Kendrick
Belewitt
Council
Ewing
Chicago Times
Maysville, N. Y
Telegraph
Tie
Ohio
Alabamia
Talittle
Monigaesist
Kansas
Tepeea
Lou
Baltimore
Jeopenbot
Albany
Conan den Seeaeees
Tennessee
Stosmelle
Ose
Ermons
Wasene
Wisconsin
Waukoe
Orn
Dempison
RSPR
Montereyckley
Webster
Seeedeeers Eee Co
Vanville
Uae
Alt Sterling
Shelby
Aus
Benton
Namlob
Black Hawk
Clark
Harrison
Cynthiana
Denece
Michigan
Satcige Marshall
Hillsvale
Allamakee
Comtreville
Riromet
Waverly
Eit
Vhedewen Oe Ag
Wjaviner
Carrollton
Nue
Romeo
Batler
Colin Wea
Alisbury
Een “ Sav
Hooneville
Sheenfield Iallatia
Caneron Tee
Io Roar Beato
Redatta
Phelpe
Coveoase
St. James
Taro Redievciysnes
Eeoaieian
Platte
Platte City
Ville
Spartneese Dey
Warrenton
Fond du Rai Bae
Waukesha
Minnesota
Mankato
Sinaia
Dickineon ii
Doniphan
Trey
EL Oeibe Geal Doughnes
Ouiaba
Pamotan
Ferma Bon
Mareas
Coe Ae
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Peter's
Wales
M. Muslin
Sue Lonsdale
Wood's Theatre
York
Eat
Tony
Eatak
Frank Kerns
Sobany Ld
Wm Carkton
Tee Walters
Mexra
Jehanty
Hergleri Hall
Kitty O Nell
Jennie Gihcore
Annie Hindle
Ada Wray
N. D. Roberts
Rand Masonic
Parker
Grove
Mount Washington
Porket-Kni
Cols. Cockerlivan
Little
Miami
Columbis
Columbia
California
Victors
John H. Gerard
Hamilton County Fair
Richard T. Durrell
Main Street
Cin
Wiswell
T. c. Famnestock
Fourth Street
Fives Door
Elm
James G.kyle &Co
J. R. Neff
JOH Printing
AVING
Cincinnati Chronicle Company
New Burlington
Mie
Malloy
Helmbold
Telmbold
Helmbeld
H. T. Helmbeld
Crystal Pdace Pharmacy
Broadway Tea Tork
South Teath Street
Caus Wits
Gorin Dr. Hai Smith Spa
Worth’ Wine House
East Sixth Street
Mevie
Menor
Glass Box
Fifth and Park
Boots Street
Covington
Hee Aiel Newport
Ferry
Rewe House
Bycamore
Eon
Geran
East
Fifa Street
Obkins
T. F. McGrep
Front Street
Newport
Ldi
Marsh
Ludlow
Fort Wayne
Spey
John Manners
Noon & CO
Os Man
EVER
Southeast
Cormer Court
Baymiller
Charleston
WEU
West
P.O
Wet
WM. Berringer
Freet & Upper
T.N. Thorp
Metamora
Ledge Alley
Vine
Walnut
Wices Situ
Ogg
Emily
J. B
Findlay Street
Freeman
Carlisle
Watcomatic
E. E
Rocckville
Pas
P. O
J. Dru
Irieh Cook
Richmond Street
Mound
Sedamsville
Carriages &C
Ee Waeneway, Sa
Pianosg
Richmond
Anington, Ly
Elen Ogee
Broome
Bymiller Street
Elm Street
Neea Er Wittiawon, Boom Ia
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