Notes and News from early period press items
The report lists assorted brief items: Tennessee Press Association in Washington, royalty visits to Brussels, Memphis cotton buyer Robert R. Pittman dies, Garibaldi ill with Ricciotti summoned, John Fisher warehouse fire at Lou Donville with $10,000 loss, George Fleming age 13 crushed by freight train near Lena Illinois, Blaine serenaded in Konigsberg, French politics remarks, Governor Baker grants respite to McDonald Chesk to Oct 26 for Supreme Court appeal, storm damages to house and private dwellings, suicide by hanging in Pittsburgh, Senator Morton speaks at St. Louis Temple, Japan communications via London, Indian Commissioner Felix Brunct missing near Columbia River, Dickson and family and John T. Tracy railroad president arrivals, Richmond Indiana rain and hail, Luther Farrar death by self, unknown cause. New York Custom House vacancy and Col Murphy opposition note.
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Brasil
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Robert R. Pittman
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General Garibaldi
Ricciotti
Caprera
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Loudonville
George Fleming
Lena
Illinois
Konigsberg
Prussia
Blaine
Saratoga
s.Hile
France
Baker
McDonald Chesk
Supreme Court
KICKAPOO INDIANS IN MEXICO AND RAILWAY AID
Washington August 16 dispatches report on Indian affairs in Mexico focusing on the Kickapoo Indians in Mexico and the removal issue in Wakico. The note discusses claims of gradual losses of provisions and potential sale or distribution of supplies, alongside a Pacific Railroad subsidy push and a mandamus threat to the railway company. A telegram from the Board of Indian Commissioners touched upon Brunet’s visit and the Columbia River route.
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Texas
Wakico
Death from Kerosene Explosion in Kentucky Family
Special dispatch from Frankfort reports a kerosene lamp accident in the Berry household near nine year old Annie Watson. While praying with her mother, Annie's hand knocked over a lamp causing a fire. Annie died about three hours after the burns, while father Hiram Berry received severe burns trying to save her.
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Times and Chronicle
Franxfort
Hiram Berry
Schlock
Mr. Berry
Annie
Swiss county votes for railroad line in special election
Rising Sun Ind special dispatch reports Switzerland County voted 942 total with Vevay 485 Florence 232 and Patriot 224 in favor of building the proposed railroad. Bark works 47 against. Ninth Circuit Court in session with Judge Hanna presiding.
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Times and Chronicle
Rienne Sox
Switzerland County
Vevay
Florence
Patriot
Barkworks
Ninth Circuit Court
Seaion
Hanna
French Deputation Enthusiastically Welcomed in Ireland
A deputation of French citizens visiting Ireland to thank locals for aid to wounded soldiers arrived in Loxpon. Crowds filled the streets and blocked roads to the hotel as bands played French airs. A member of Parliament spoke to the cheering crowds and Marshal McMahon’s son joined the delegation to roars of approval. Enthusiasm remained high with many houses illuminated.
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Loxpon
Ireland
Prussia
Aleo
Shelbourn Hotel
Amc
Marshal McMahon
Funeral Processions Mark Day in Pittston Area
In Pittston Pa August 16 funeral services drew mourners from nearby Prirerox Pa as somber crowds gathered to pay respects. The scene reflected the community's grief with somber faces and quiet prayers across the day.
Vice President Colfax in Minnesota Personal Notes
An aged Colfax delivers remarks in Minnesota before departing, urging listeners to govern temper and avoid private acts they would regret. He reflects on a long public life, cautions against temptation and sin, and hopes his words leave a peaceful, pleasing impression on youths recalling their youth.
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Cao Dbermadl
Inona
Minnesota
Porpe
New York Weather Sheds Cholera Panic As Heat Dominates
New York on August 17 reports the hottest day of the season with seven deaths from heat and illness. Leading doctors assess cholera risk as diminishing while authorities monitor public health and conditions. News items include Staten Island ferryboat Middletown incident and a tax decision questioned involving a wholesale drug firm. The murder case against John O K is discussed with defense claims of innocence. The Japanese prince, in the U S months, is noted as dying from consumption at Tro.
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New York
France
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Rali Pleasonton
Conessary
Patrick Ae
John O'K
O'Keefe
Speech on Amnesty and Republican principles
Senator discusses amnesty for former Confederates and defense of Republican reforms. He argues against universal pardon for leaders like Davis and Toombs, urges selective relief for those not loyally aligned, and warns reformers to avoid hasty concessions while stressing the party’s enduring constitutional aims and the Fourteenth to Fifteenth Amendments. The speech touches labor reform, Missouri’s postwar recovery, and opposition to the Ku Klux Bill while outlining partisan stakes.
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Jeff, Davis
Toombs
Verdict in the Late Disaster at Bancor Maine
The coroner's inquest into the Maine Central disaster concluded with a verdict that the August 16 collapse of the bridge was due to rotten timbers. It notes that an 1870 railroad inspection failed to find defects, but a thorough examination would have detected the rot.
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Bancor
Maine Central
Eal Tates
Tait
Seogetho
Boston Man Dies in Jumping Meet
Boston August 16 Abington L Hunt died this evening while competing in a jumping match. The accident occurred at Pekgs Way, with witnesses reporting the event as sudden and unexpected. Authorities began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Boston
Abington L. Hunt
Additional River News From August Dispatches
Special Dispatch reports river updates with the Monongahela stationary at 26 inches near the pier and minor rainfall expected to not affect water stages. Lovaviitz notes four feet on Portland bar and 27 inches at French Island, with lower packets on time and the Gen Buell delayed after grounding above hin. The Charmer and Mollie Ebert names appear in transit notices.
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Times and Chronicle
Monongahela
Mercury
Buell
Mollie Ebert
Anonymous Letters Hint at Cowardly Letters
A writer contends that anonymous communications reveal a disreputable coward, noting a lack of courage in those who conceal motives of love friendship or interest behind anonymous letters. The passage reflects distrust of hidden authors and calls out moral weakness.
Cure for Hydrophobia Remedy In Early Radish Poultice
A historical note describes using grated horseradish with sweet oil given to the patient and applied as a poultice to the wound. The instructions emphasize feeding the patient and applying the same mixture to the wound as a treatment for hydrophobia.
Prayer At The North Pole A Polar Bear Could Not Get It
A 19th century newspaper mocks a new volume by Rev. Newman on Arctic exploration. It parodies a poem titled Prayer At The North Pole praising liberty education and religion in a far northern region. The piece jokes about insuring life and buying property at the Pole, reflecting satirical tone about colonial era exploration.
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IBM
North Pole
Marinere
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Life’ Assurance Society
Newman
Polaria
Madness in a Dog and Its Dangers
A narrative warns that distinguishing mad dogs is hard in early stages and advises immediate euthanasia to prevent bites. It describes canine hydrophobia signs, biting behavior, and a case where a dog attacked many people and animals, prompting fear and caution among readers.
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Hobbie
Hiead
Ophelia as Interpreted by Goethe in Mental Fragments
Goethe analyzes Ophelia, arguing her essence lies in ripe feeling and hidden longing. He notes her decorum masks emotions, yet her imagination reveals voluptuous desire. Madness exposes fruit of love, sorrow, and a crumbling inner structure influenced by Hamlet’s action.
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Goethe
Ophelia
Sehee
Growth of New York City in six year figures cited
A six year summary shows increases in New York City construction activity and value. A movement aims to start an American corridor between New York and Antwerp, with United States Coral for siege arriving to advance the project. A Munich cable dispatch notes a looming crisis.
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New York
Snl
Antwerp
United States
Coral
Internal Revenue Affairs Defalcations and Balances
Washington August 17 Comptroller Taylor reports to Secretary Boutwell on cash balances due from Internal Revenue Collectors since bureau establishment. Differences arise from how balances are charged in tax lists versus amounts collected. Totals show vast unadjusted accounts with reductions after corrections. defalcations fall from 2,767,977 to 2,750,126 and unadjusted accounts from 460,861 to 494,112.
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Washingtom
D. C
Taylor Hes
Boutwell
Internal Revenue
House of Representatives
Ames
Pennsylvania
H. J. Scott
E. i. Es
Ne ‘Campbell
W. Douglass
Ohio
J. McGroarty
W. PB. Richardson
Illinois
H. Wilson
Tiline’s
Boughner
West Viirginia
Nevada Collector Retires From Long Service
Western Associated Press notes a Nevada collector has retired after many years of loyal service. The sector of Revenue for Ne g4. mted C PTRED references have unclear context, but the item confirms retirement due to disability and faithful tenure.
Baron Decarmin Lecture Draws Large Audience
August 17 report notes Baron Decarmin arrived to deliver his lecture last night in a crowded hall. The demonstration proceeded with interest as attendees followed the intricate ac ee presentation and related commentary.
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OupesssrRe
Baron Decarmin
Harrisburg Harrussies Offer Notice in Expenditure
Harrisburg August 17 reports a partial notice of a financial action showing an amount of seventy five thousand dollars. The readable fragments imply a public or legal matter tied to local officials and a fiscal claim. Further details are unclear in the surviving text.
Markets Report Mixed Wheat Prices and Steady Flour
Additional Markets notes wheat prices holding steady with slight declines noted for extra and No 1 white and Treadwell amber bids around 1 25. No 1 mixed remains steady at 58 cents. Western futures and freight rates show subdued activity as August trading winds down amid dull data from Michigan and surrounding regions.
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Detnorr
Mien
Eden
Michigan
Agai Wieheland
Bree
The Expensiveness of Royalty and Duty to the Crown
A regional column argues royalty bears heavy costs for the British crown totaling about two and a half million annually. It notes Prince and Princesses of Wales and other royals cost the nation heavily, yet they are bound by ceremonial roles, not free to pursue independent livelihoods. The piece asserts the system forces pomp and dignity, justifying public largesse for the royal family.
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Prince of Wales
Dughets
Canbridge
Celhive ii
Teck
Alice
Roy
State Fair Dates Set for Scranton Event
The Pennsylvania State Fair will run in Scranton on September 18, 19, 20 and 21. An elderly Birmingham resident, John Will, died by suicide yesterday after suffering from smallpox, following a prior failed attempt last Friday. A new Grain and Produce Exchange formed here with A. M. Marshall as president and Robert P. Duff as secretary, marking Baltimore’s welcome to the association.
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John Will
Birmingham
NEW Produce Exchange
A. M. Marshall
Robert P. Duff
Baltimore
French Assembly Considers New Government Bill
Prance Vensardes August 17: It is ascertained the Assembly will morosee all modified form the Rivet proposition on Saturday last conferring the Press for three years on Thiers. M Pouyer Juertier, Finance Minister, to interview Bismarck about evacuation of French territory by Germans. Assembly refused Bazet motion for prolonging the see of both the Assembly Thiefs for two years and the creation of a committee to draft a future French government bill.
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Missouri
Benate
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Palmer
Taneetee
Etie
New Democratic Septewnen
Ieee Andraeviaiot
Rhucmale Party
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Assembly
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Thiers
M. Pouyer Juertier
Finance
Bismarck
M. Bazet
France
Paris delegation greeted in Dublin amid rail accident report
London reports a French deputation received in Dublin headed by Count Ar. An overnight railway accident near Birmingham sent several people to hospital. Dobson an American was convicted of scuttling a British ship and sentenced to fifteen months in prison.
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Dublin
A Raiway
Birmingham
Dobson
Victor Emmanuel I Names Arbitrator on Alabama Claims
Rome reports August 17 that Victor Emmanuel I appointed General Count Louis Frederic en enabres as Arbitrator to oversee the past of Italy on the Alabama claims.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel I
Count Louis Frederic En Enabres
Italy
Day of the Races Kalamazoo August 17
Harness race day at Kalamazoo features Class No 6 with the peccainia 2 45 mile race. Best three in five. Boy winning three straight heats with times 2 31 3 5 2 42 3 5 and 2 33. Eight means recent entrants.
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Kalamazoo
Staten Island Ferry Officers Face Coroner's Inquest Bail
Staten Island Ferry Company officers attended an inquest after a coroner daes the bail issue. A writ of habeas corpus was filed before the Supreme Court, which will set bail for the officers. The coroner refused bail on the advice of the district attorney, who argued against releasing in such cases.
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Staten Island Ferry Company
Attory
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