Mayes at Bennington in Enthusiastic Reception
Irregular account of an August visit with Governor Fairbanks and staff arriving at Benn and greeted with military honors and cheers. The party toured in carriages to Rev. Titsbitts residence, with large crowds, banners reading Welcome to the President, and a reception hosted by Resident Hayes.
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Mayes
Bennington
Pernitee Bern
Fa’ Erie
Fairbanks
Staf
Benn
Theot
John
Hayes
Pressuges
Massachusetts
Boston Cadets
Lord Duttecin
Evaris
Jers’ Society
Monster Toreh
McCiensa
Paris Election Sparks Rivalry Between Former Bonepartist Prefect
Paris reports a contested race for the governorship during August with Olivier seeking the position, refused, and Le, a former Bonepartist prefect, opposing him as a candidate.
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Paris
Olivier
Hist
Striker McDaniel Sentenced in Newark Case
Newark August 16 A Central Railroad striker named McDaniel was sentenced by the Vice White court yesterday. He received a line of fifty dollars and a jail term to remain until farther order.
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Newark
N. Jy
McDaniel
Central Railroad
Additional River News Dispatches from Louisville and Nearby
Special dispatches describe river levels near seven to eight feet six inches and notes on weather, travel schedules, and local business conditions. Mentions Henderson Madison and Cincinnati routes, with focus on river traffic, departures, and markets amid dull business and warm conditions.
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Cincinnati Times
Louisville
Portland
Beocshire
New Y
D. Parker
H Cook
Henderson
Madison
Baum
Carno
Wicks Ed
Grand Tower
Eads
New Orre M
A Louis
Ieersen
Tie Hooper
Cincinnati
Little , & P.M
Seta
Johneoner
Widworthwest
Mercury
Weather Mepert War Department Signal Rete
Weather forecast bulletin from the War Department Signal Service dated August 16 reports atmospheric conditions and conditions likely to affect military operations. Details include sky cover, wind, temperature expectations, and brief notes on visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Weather Sketch from Wasurwevon Chronicle
An eighth‑day weather note describes light easterly winds and a slow barometer fall. It notes faint tonal lighting and variable temperatures with shifting wind speeds across the upper Mississippi region.
Telegraphic Brevities Summary
A fragmented telegraphic update notes items across states and towns. References include a Pennsylvania Greenback meeting in Williamsport on the 19th, a steamboat excursion at Dublin, and an old stationery house closure. Mentions presidential figures Sherman Sheridan and others, a jury case about an air accident, and calls for slower bridge crossing rates.
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Williamssport
Gentle States Wall Association
Daca
Frank Flanagan
Francis
Francis & Lautrel
Ai Dublin
Irdian
Old Regiment
Ent
Genervale Sherman
Sheridan
Creek
Tan 'Hee
Ae Carroll
Oveanne
John Conner
End of Summer Fair and Local Notices at Abdallah Park
A rough OCR bundle notes the Harrison Agricultural and Mechanical show at Abdallah Park near Cynthiens starting Tuesday August 7 for five days with a 5000 item premis list open to the world, plus various society notices. Other items include marriages, meetings, and local incidents with several names and places in Georgetown, Louisville, Covington, and Washington.
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Tax Harrison
Abdallah Park
Cynthiens
Jeney
Weden O'Neal
Joan Reeves
Georgetown
Erica DeGarris
Greer's Hall
Cartauy P. A. Souningy
Locoutotiep
Louisville
Wester Fle
Breten Apm
Morse
Nin Steattix
N. C
Washington
Wise
Turkey
Thibish
Traxerar
Hoss
Beinried Schmidt
Covi Oe
Wat
Coriegue Reese
Ma. H. Bostwick
Royal Arch
Genere
Butisio
N.Y
Taovei Gata Prenn
Henry Huenehcne
Poe Yo Gheg Ae
Pe Aresids
J. Swith
J. A. Wood
Coronet Taos And Local Notices In a Fragmented Chronicle
A garbled local item list mentions Coronet Taos and L Jonash aging in place, a San Francisco visit, guests James T. Williamson, and assorted notes about property deeds, marriages, lawsuits, and a hailstorm damaging orchards along with a landlord tenant dispute involving Henry Klehgamp and George Fisher.
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Coronet Taos
L. Jonash
San Francisco
Artain Wa
B. Lowe
James T. Williamson
Moses
Frank Stencil
Adam Peder
Elizabeth Plinton
Taylor
Megnan
Alfrep Lorp
Conurt
Ohio
Monciana
Father Bent
Church of the Immaculate
Ma Jonuns
Senateli
Try
Timn
Henry Gare
Geisler
Grand
Texant
Henry Klehgcamp
Monmouth Street
George Fisher
Fisher
Kieghcamp
Prices in oil market show mixed activity across cities
Oil market quiet and steady in several centers. Prices listed show various city quotes with Parker's Market and United listings cited, while other towns display steady or opening bids.
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Parker’s
United
Jusville
Philadel
Maan
Gceran
Oil Tanks Burned At Refinery After Lightning Strike
An incident at the No. 4 Standard Oil refinery in Alleghany Valley last evening saw two settling tanks holding about eight hundred barrels of refined oil ignite and burn out. A physician, Theodore Roistman of Bridgewater Pennsylvania, reportedly died by morphine overdose at the Exchange House on Pennsylvania Street after suffering deep depression following the loss of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Trac
Prorepure
All Brilliant
Alleghany Velsey Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Lina
Theodore Roistman
Bridgewater
Pennsylvania
Exchange House
Pennsylvania Street
Dentist fined for unlawful entry at Fletcher studio
Frank L. Gilbert, dentist, was fined $20 for unlawfully attempting to enter Mrs. Jacob G. Fletcher's studio to reach Jacob H. Stadex, publisher of The Ride of North America. The case stems from Fletcher's separation and suspected interference by Stadex and Mrs. Fletcher.
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Columbus
Cinettinati Times
Standard Oil buys Keystone pipeline and lays pipe to Pittsburgh
Dispatch reports The Standard Oil Company has purchased the Keystone pipeline and begins laying pipe from Pittsburgh to the present terminus at Figport along the Allegheny River. The project will render Standard Oil independent of the Allegheny Valley Railroad for crude oil transportation to refineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piersenge
Sandard
Keystone
Figeport
Whisky and Pork Prices Press Market Notes
Market report shows whisky firm at 1 12, lard and butter steady, refined petroleum firmer, and hogs under pressure with heavies around 45 to 50. Wheat and corn quotes edge lower to mixed, with receipts tall in flour and corn while cotton trade also cited with middling prices near 11716.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westeen
Louisiana
Carolinas
Delphos and Kokomo RR venture and rail notes in Ohio
Rail and local transit news from Ohio detailing Delphes and Kokomo railroad plans 27 miles south west toward Indiana, company formation, projected build dates, and past progress. Mentions new observation car for Pennsylvania lines, iron bridge over Des Moines River, rail officials in the city, and a fatal accident in Columbus with a car inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delptros
College Hill
Mos Cook
Onisington
RM. Bradford
Memphis
John King, Jr
Grand
New York
A. Beecher
O. and M. Road
St. Louis
W.M. Mortis
Louisville
Cincinnati Southern
Cass Avenue
Alton Railroad
Dayton
Newport
General Shattue
Tim Magan
Litile Miami Company
Xenia
David Lee
Elsa
Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland
Columbus
Tae K
Indiana Line
United States
Cate
Bank Reports Drift in Foreign Accounts at Borland
Loxpon measures show a £465,000 decrease in the Bank of Borland's account over the past week. The Bank of France reports a gain of 23,100,000 francs in the same period, indicating shifts in gold specie holdings.
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Loxpon
Deliion
Bank of Borland
Paris
Bank of France
The Indian War Brings Back Bodies From Bannock
Dispatches from Bannock report scouting parties returning with the bodies of Montague, Jones Swith, Piyne, and Farceworth, with more expected. General Gibbon arrived at Derk Lopras, Montana, at 1 AM with Lt Jacobs and received a hero’s reception despite a wound. Howard’s command reached Bannock the night of August 15 and planned to move to Horse Prairie. measures against Chinaman of Horse Prairie misiae, and armed Indian guard remained on Horse Prairie.
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Ealt Lake
Gibbor
Derk Lopras
Mont
Gibbon
Jacobs
Big Hole
Gee Potty
Howard
Bannock
Horse Prairie
Misiae
Indian Wight Reports Cattle Thieving Across Rio Grande
Mexican cattle thieves drove 150 head of cattle across the Rio Grande on the 11th, the Fort Clark special notes. The incident highlights ongoing regional cattle theft concerns near the border and prompts local authorities to heighten patrols.
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Cama
Fort Clark
Rio Grande
Saratoga Race Meets Produce Multiple Dead Heats
A Saratoga program on August 16 reports several race outcomes with dead heats and close finishes. First race shows a three quarters of a mile dead heat between Alarm and War Dance, with Spartan and Mont splitting the purse. times about 1:16. Second race proves slow, with Vera Cruz winning and Ochi Samime second, Time third in 3:17. Third race awards $300 with Time placing first after a tight finish. A later race notes a purse of $1,210 and a horse selling for $110.
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Saratoga
Alarm
War Dance
Mont
Spartan
Vicero
Vera Cruz
Ochi Samime
Tos
Gery
Mary See
Sever
Grain and commodity market report across cities
Market notes from Milwaukee Buffalo Toledo St Louis Chicago and others show wheat firm or active, corn unsettled, oats steady, rye and barley steady with varied cash and September quotes. Cotton, pork, beef and lard prices listed for Liverpool and Chicago regions alongside general grain movements and vessel activity.
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T Dertrolr
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Sic
Liverpool
Tallow
Ile
Toledo
Michigan
St. Louis
Chicago
Acti Bers
Acti Bers Hige Fey
Shee Ree Sapir Ad Ag
St Ise Oet
Real Estate Slump Shapes New York Housing Trend
New York correspondent notes Harlem north of Central Park faces a flood of affordable dwellings as contractors expect at least 500 new units. Many are two family flats, rents 30 to 40 percent lower, with brownstone supply shifting to flats south of the park. Some owners move to Brooklyn seeking whole houses, while ferries and winter travel influence location choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Central Park
Harlem
Brooklyn
Park
Enigma Coachman Puzzles Chicago onlookers
A Chicago lady remarked that her colored coachman is a curious specimen and a perfect enigma. Friends were dumbfounded when he exclaimed in a bold line that he is an enigma and “see how black he is.”
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Chicago
Watermelon Handles Change Carrying Method in City
In a curious local practice, wooden handles resembling shawls are now attached to watermelons sold in the city. The note hints that if past rationing and breeding efforts had succeeded, these melons would be easier to carry like a satchel. Dial Ad
President Hayes Parade Draws Tens of Thousands in Bennington
Bennington hosts President Hayes with an estimated 30 to 45 thousand spectators. Vermont National Guard escorts him to the reviewing stand while crowds cheer and social notes recount a partisan quip about policy. The day includes governors, officials, and local farms hosting visitors.
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Lenkington
Chicago
Straners
Farnert
Salle
Hayes
Evarts and McCrary
Attormey Gapbeal Derenn Postwasie
General Key
Birchard
Dace
Migx Foote
Wr. Tibbitts
Killege
Bennington
Fabauss
Bennington Conteé
Vermont
Big
Grand Arch
Montana Officer Suspended in Grain Trade Scandal
A dispatch from Washington reports Montana surveyor general F. Stith has been suspended over office misdemeanors. The note mentions European grain markets and the United States’ role in breadstuff shipments, highlighting naval and trade developments amid a shifting global grain market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Washington
Stith
United States
Greece
Europe
United- Bras
Bank suspension breathes as savings bank defends solvency
To New York August 6 the Long Island Savings Bank suspension of payments continues. Secretary Fowler says the bank has a surplus of 26000 but must use the 60 days rule to prevent member losses in some securities. John C. Perry, counsel for the bank, issued a card declaring solvency.
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New York
Long Island Savings Bank
Fowler
Todey Ial Saone T
Aiere Gs
John C. Perry
Russian advance claims unfounded at Ardahan report
Erzeroum August 16 reports that Russian advances from Ardahan on Olti are unfounded. Only six battalions two batteries and one cavalry regiment are at Ardahan. Four battalions detached from that direction are encamped at Gaim.
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Erzeroum
Ardahan
Olti
Gaim
Silk trade failures report from Lyons shock London
London reports private advices from Lyons indicate several silk trade failures including a collapse valued at 31 million. The disclosures reflect disruptions in European silk markets affecting producers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
London
Pitaider
Stock Close Report From New York Exchange
Closing quotations at the New York Stock Exchange are listed with varied figures from issuers such as Delaware and Hudson, Lake Shore, Pacific Mail, and New York Central. Notable totals include Western Union at 39,000 and Erie at 13,400 with overall day totals around 1,955,000 in reported sales.
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New York Stock Stock Exchange
Lea, Sterret & Co
Third Street
Gueunar
R. Boil
Hong - Im
United Seeman
Rewans
Soimet Cbeshini
Delaware and Hudson
Cleveland
Colusa Tee
CIA
Tia
Xew
Central
Sas
Penawe
Atlantic
Fecite
Telegraph
Morris
Easex
Pacific Mail
York Central
Delaware
Jane Waona
Erie
Lake Shore
Northwestern
Rock Island
T. Paul
St. Paul
Wabash
Ohio
Aes
Hannibal
Bt Jee
Soo
Delaware Aaibaderet
New Jersey
Detectives Nab Suspected Thief Moore in City Case
Detectives Meap and MGgRRAY nabbed a man named Moore today for suspected involvement in several of the recent mathematical Mr. Citas incidents. Ballard was bound over yesterday before Squire Riley for showing a naughty book to Miss Crary and her sister. Charles resides on Race Street near Court.
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Meap
Mggrray
Moore
Mathetiok
Citas. Ballard
Squire Riley
Police Court Sentences Reported by Judge Wilson
Morning court records show Moses Jackson fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct plus costs. Annie McHenry sentenced to ten days in the Work-house. Mary Graham received thirty days in the Work-house with no fine. An unclear entry lists several names with possible vagrancy sentences and small fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moses Jackson
Annie McHenry
Drevkenness
Mary Graham
Gass Mack
House
House of Fime
Sas
Osephine Kama
Massachusetts Railroad Reform Prompts National Debate
Massachusetts officials push for a comprehensive railroad law to curb abuses and private interests. The proposal seeks rate controls, stockholder protections, and enforcement mechanisms, aiming to expand similar reform to New Jersey and other states.
Drunken dispute over property destruction in courtroom
Ellen Magroarty appeared barefoot before his Honor with tangled hair and torn dress. She faced a charge of malicious destruction of property and, amid courtroom politics, answered not guilty while hinting at broader influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstreem
Jedge
Ellen Magroarty
Police Court Daily Session Disposes Numerous Cases
The Police Court docket lists John Adane tied to grand larceny with $500 bail and August 21 continued. Hattie Wilson jailed for keeping a house of ill fame with $50 and 30 days. Bartholomew Desmond waves examination with $500 bond. John Harper bail set at $500. F. Graham case on selling milk without license dismissed. Emil Alberti dismissed with costs on condition of orderly conduct. many others including selling railroad passes, larceny, and receiving stolen goods continued to late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adane
Hattie Wilson
Bartholomew Desmond
John Harper
F. Graham
Andrew Brown
House of Refuge
Bartholomew Deswond
John Waters
Emil Alberti
Seth W. Swiggett
Kaufman Weil
Elias Cowen
Marx Marcuson
Deaf registrar questions mother at birth registration
A registrar in an English town misreads a birth registration form. A mother, asked if she was present at birth, answers that she was the mother and thus present. The exchange ends with confusion and a reprimand for zeal at the court.
Dr Radway’s Perfecti elixir medicine ad
Fragmentary OCR describes Dr Radway’s Perfecti elixir claimed to treat many disorders affecting viscera and general health. The garbled text hints at a broad patent medicine pitch and health improvement promises without clear specifics.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Alexakdria
Saginaw
Monroe
Embekes
Watkins
Quaker City
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Robinsoon
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Idee Codeerenee
Eee Ethnt
Indianapolis
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Ray Pair
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Wasurwevon
Covington News
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Cincknnati Times
Railroad Notes
Lecal
Horse Shoe Curve
Jackson & Sharp Company
Wiiwington
Pevert
South America
Australia
Cable
Norway
Oscar 1
Sweden
Loveland
Miami
Ken
Morntaxa
Mexico
P. M
City Matters
Tor Framgev
Intertat
Miny Communications
Kerester
Temman
N. Macneale
Rai Road Corporation
Railroad Commissoners
Board of Railroad
Henett
Feres
Sidia
Ufar
Ellen
Murphy
Donnegan
Moses F. Wilson
Dreathb
James A
Geo. L. Dickinson
Gibson We
Grand Steamboat
Rising Sun
Indiana
Nenday
Walnut Street
Ith Lane
Bedcasts Ferry
North Read
Aurora
Nealed Proposals
Public Works
of Public Works
Colemave
Ohto
Sotien
Cas
State House
Cotain
Spears
Bitzrow BA Barnes
Merritt, Gassaway& Co
Commission Merchants
Baltimore
T. Gassaway
Radway
Eanriaden
DR. Radway
Beves
Mass
Canada
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Asx Axsos
Micn
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