Fight Declared Off After Mace O Briwaldin Controversy
Report from Collier, West Virginia describes a planned boxing match between Mace and O’Baldwin collapsing amid disputes over referees and stake handling. Crowds from Pittsburg and other cities camped in the woods. both sides claim they will travel to New York tonight.
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Collier's
Moe
Pittsburg
Mace
Joe Cobuary
Barney Aaron
Will
New York
John Avery
John Leary
John Ahern
O'Beldwin
McMallen
Win
Alden House
McMullen
Mace and O'Baldwin Return Rumor from New York
August 22 report from Western Associated Press notes Mace and O'Baldwin, famed Prior Caller W. Ten fay Brgeiey, were in New York and rumored to be returning to the East. No details of any proceeding or event are given.
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Prrrascne
Mace
O’baldwin
W. Ten Fay Brgeiey
New York
O’baldygin
Delegates for Louisville and West Virginia politics
Washington dispatch notes Independent Democratic movement planning a full delegation to Louisville after a preliminary meeting. Jacob, West Virginia governor candidate, expected to endorse Greeley after today’s election. Private dispatches report Rogersville renominating D Me derick R Butler for Congress. Dr Behoeppe faces a second murder trial in Carlisle with possible favorable witnesses and a recent offer to withdraw claims against Miss Steinwege estate.
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Cpestal
The
Times
Chrentpie
Washington
Independent Democratic Movement
Louieville
Jacob
West Virginia
Greeley
Rogersville
Tenn
Mederick R. Butler
Congress
de. Behoeppe
Miss Stein
Central Lunatic Asylum Trustees Meet in Columbus
Dispatch from Columbus notes the Central Lunatic Asylum trustees met with no workmen present and adjourned to the 25th. Progress on plaster walls brick yard and quarry is reported and if weather stays favorable full winter readiness is expected. A $50,000 capital certificate for the Ohio Bent Work Company of Columbus was filed today. Henry Mason, an old citizen, died last.
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Avig
Times and Chronicle
Cotvumnus
Central Lunatic Asylum
Orum
Ohio Bent Work Company of
Columbus
Henry Mason
Portmouth Grant Wilken Rally Draws Thousands At Court House
A large crowd in Portsmouth gathered last evening for a Grant and Wilken reception at the Court-House. Governor Heyes and Faray spoke to over three thousand attendees as a four block lighted procession escorted them from the Biggs House to the stand. A separate dispatch reports Berah J McCoy, wife of William McCoy, died by suicide after bouts of despondency and prior threats to take her life.
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Mives
Portemourth
Grant
Wilken
B. Heyes
Faray
Biggs House
Times and Chronicle
New Albaxy, Inc
Berah J McCoy
William McCoy
Arrival of a Sandwich Island Prince in New York
A garbled report notes a 32 prince leading a band and moving through New York. It mentions Cunningham, manufacturing warrants of Mississippi, and a sum of $50,000 paid at an audience or audit location. The text is unclear and partially unreadable.
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New York
Prince
Aa Raemed Cunningham
Mississippi
Audi
Disorder in Belfast Eases but Rioters Hold Severe Banes
Reports from Belfast on August 22 describe calmer scenes at night after city disorders. Encounters between locals end but mobs wreck houses. police came under fire while attempting arrests, with unknown casualties. Rioters believed killed and secretly buried by friends. Authorities abandon welcome demonstration for Mr Johnson and many families flee. Working classes praise magistrates for their handling of rioters.
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Belfast
America
Johnson
Perliament
Gladstone & Co. Failure Hits English Market
England reports a sweeping collapse as Gladstone & Co., a major Fast India and China merchant firm, fails with liabilities around £2,000,000. The blow reduces confidence in consols and shocks the financial market.
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Loxpon
Gladstone & Co
India
China
New York State Republicans Nominate at Urica Convention
The Urica convention opened at 4 30 p m with J W Dayton proposing Hon W A Wheeler of Franklin County for permanent chairman General Grant support drew applause while Democrats were denounced The platform report passed unanimously Dix was nominated for Governor with John C Robinson for Lieutenant Governor Tremain later nominated for Congress at Large Woodford withdrew to back Tremain Reuben Stroud and Ezra Graves named for Canal Commissioner Douglass was acclaimed for President and a State Committee was chosen Adjourned sine die
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J. W. Dayton
W. A. Wheeler
Franklin County
Ted
E. T. Lapham
Henry Clews
Wheeler
General Grant
Committee On
Repub- Mette
Nomien
John C. Robinson
Sinegeeh Wate
Impression
Dix
Mpa Delegees
Herkion
B. Dutcher
Isamien Conelies
Bruce
Missouri Coalition Convention in St Louis August 22
Report on proposed Conference Committee to unite Republicans and Democrats in a division of offices. Committees to meet again this morning to settle differences.
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Missouri Coalition
St. Louis
Politics swirl as candidates seek convention nominations
Fragmentary notes show discussants and potential nominees for the convention. Seve may run as an independent. Bates, General Bates of Memphis, and Senator Fowler are named in the nominating process. Supporters urge Cheatham Congress backing. intentions of Joban and others remain uncertain.
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eBates
Arkansas Republican Convention Adopts Temporary Organization
The Arkansas Republican State Convention met yesterday at noon and organized a temporary committee led by Judge Warwick of Pulaski and J C Gori of Pulaski with a recess to 4 PM. On resuming, committees formed with Batesville's Bester likely chosen as governor nominee. proceedings described as orderly.
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Lorrie Rock
Abk
Warwick
Oflaski
J.C. Gori
Pulaski
Bester
Batesville
South Carolina Republican Convention Opens in Columbia
The Republican States Convention met in Columbia on August 22 with Elliott as Chairman. Contested delegations from five counties were heard and Credentials were appointed as the body adjourned at eight P.M. Two factions divided the convention with D. H. Chamberlain leading seats issued by the Federals and most white Republicans, and F. J. Moses backed by Black Republicans and ultra Republicans.
Republican State Convention elects Ri president
The Republican State Convention met yesterday and organized with Ri chosen as permanent President. Resolutions endorsed President Grant and his administration. J.T. Young nominated for Secretary of State, William Christy for State Treasurer, John Russell for Auditor, Aaron Brown for Register of the Land Office, Ira M. Curtis for Attorney General. The convention was large with notable enthusiasm.
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Republican State Convention
Esterday
Grant
J.T. Young
Wiliam Christy
John Russell
Aaron Brown
Register of the Land Office
Ira M Cutis
Mauiles
Missouri Democrats Plan Follow Up Gathering
Report from Jefferson City notes a compact meeting of the Missouri Straight Oaters in which plans were discussed for a second session after the adjournment of the Democratic Convention. An address to the state Democrats was issued in connection with the Lonin ville convention.
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Specale
Jefferson City
Loninville
Georgia R Republican Convention Held Across Counties
The Georgia Republican State Convention convened in two counties on August 22, with leaders including Jage Dawson and A Walker mentioned among participants. The brief report notes the meet attended by local party figures and delegates though details are sparse.
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Georgia
Tieconlot
Jeage Dawson A. Walker
Labor Reformers Convene in Boston Convention
A thinly attended State Labor Reform Convention met in Boston on August 22 with presiding officer H. B. M. Resolutions were adopted but no nomination was made.
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Boston
Southam
Choosing Delegates to Louisville in New York
The Apollo Hall Democracy in New York City will hold elections in all Congressional Districts to elect delegates to the Louisville Convention. The Executive Committee plans meetings this week to organize the process. The New Jersey Straight-Outs convene in Trenton on Saturday to pick delegates and state electors with speeches by Samuel J. Bayard and Judge Flanders.
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Col. Mosby
Grant
Virginia
O Conor
Blanton Duncan
Louisville
Washington
Bangor
Gilne
New You
Apollo Hall Democracy
Gea
New Jersey
Trenton
Samuel J. Bayard
Judge Flanders
Congress Nomination and Brutal Murder Report
The Sixth Congressional District nominates N. E. Havens for re election. In a saloon altercation Wm Hughes Chas Harrison and John McNamara fought. a blow to McNamara killed him instantly. Osbourne admits killing Wild Hama near Holton Kansas while transporting bodies of victims from Minnesota to Nebraska. coroner's inquest held and remains interred at Clearmont. Sheriff says Osbourne may escape in the vicinity.
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Br. Louis
N. E. Havens
Wm. Hughes
Chas. Harrison
John McNamara
McNamara
Marysville
Borne
Clearmont
Here
Osborne
Ile
Holton
Kansas
Mr. Oms
Oms
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wray
Scio Scotia specie haul and Monmouth racing ban
The steamer Scotia carried 117400 in specie. Harry Bassett, famed racer, reportedly barred from Monmouth Course. A Maine Grand Army reunion occurred at Portland. Corey Waters killed Spike Molin years ago. London journals praise the impeachment verdict in Judge Barnard’s case. Professor Winchell denies presidency bid at Syracuse University. The Garde Republicaine Band returns from America to perform before President Thiers. Beta Theta Pi holds 33rd national convention in Richmond, Virginia. Ex Senator H S Porter suffers apoplexy at Niagara Falls and may not recover. Charles Hartrecht, ten, drowns at Menpais peacekey. body unrecovered. Thomas Steever spoke at a Woonsocket Grant meeting. Mary Francis Robinson murdered at Central Asylum Richmond by Elizabeth Warren.
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Harry Bassett
Monmouth
Oes Grand Army of the
Maine
Portland
Corey Waters
Spike Molin
Ree
Beta Theta I
Richmond
Porter
United States
Niagara Falls
Charles Hartrecht
Menpais Peacekey
Thomas Steever
Rhode Island
Woonsocket
Mary Francis Robinson
Central Asylum
Eliz. Warren
Ice, luxury to necessity in New York's climate and life
The New York Times notes a brief ice shortage revealing ice’s transition from luxury to essential. It discusses economic impact on lard refining and meat packing, cultural habits, global comparisons, health concerns, and a link to July mortality from excessive ice use.
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New York Times
America
United States
France
Germany
Chine Indias
South America
Identification of a Murderer in Belfast Riots
In Belfast several buildings burned last night and a rioting crackdown followed. One Moore is identified as the murderer of a policeman. Magistrates petitioned the Lord Lieutenant to invoke the Peace Preservation Act. Heavy rain cleared streets. some rioters jailed for one or two months, others sent to higher courts for aggravated cases.
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Loxpon
Belfast
Moore
Enthusiastic meeting last night discussed by Col Bridgeland
A Timea chronicia dispatch reports Col J A Bridgeland addressing a large partisan meeting. The speaker defended the Administration, compared New York and New Orleans customs, and cited corruption figures involving Casey and Fuller. Mentions Sumner, Motley, and political tensions with the President, plus a planned parade by colored citizens on the 29th.
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Timea Sat
RicaMoxd
J. A. Bridgeland
Sperker
W. A. Sickle
Custom House
New York
New Orleans
Congress
Casey
Grant
Perry Fuller
Johnson
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Hendricks
Gen
Donelson
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Appomattox
Mr. Sumner
Motley
Court of St. James
Hoar
Treasury
Sumner
Morton
Great Exhibition promises vast American participation lure
Advices from Vienna indicate premiering efforts for a grand Great Exhibition with heavy American input. Nations including Russia and Greece show keen interest in labor-saving machinery, offering a world stage for inventors and merchants at low cost. Officials outline exhibitor facilities, shipping cost terms, and dates for 1873, urging U.S. merchants and mechanics to participate and showcase excellence under official support. THUs. BO Van Breen, Commissioner of the United States, New York.
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Vienna
United States
Russia
Turkey
Greece
Egypt
Ac Eeae
P Lines
Secon
Lery
Natron
BO van Breen
Chambers Street
New York
Lively Leesburg Rally Draws Two Thousand Strong
A special dispatch reports a large impromptu political meeting in Leesburg with about two thousand attendees from the city and surrounding towns. Judge James Sloan and Hon. H. Thompson spoke earnestly as the Campaign Glee Club performed the song Hambug, after cheers for Grant and Wilson.
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Times
Carontele
Hillstone
Leesburg
City
New Lelington
Greenfield
Old Fairfield
James Sloan
H. Thompson
G. B. Gardiner
Grant
Wilson
Old Red
Lade Jake Miller
Severe Gale Sweeps Richmond With Rain and Damage
A sudden and severe gale tears down awnings and shade trees in Richmond Indiana. The storm, paired with heavy rain, threatens further damage as winds sweep through the city in an intense weather event. Special Dispatch reports the wind and rain causing property concerns and disruption.
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The
Times and Chronicle
Richmond
Liberal ticket favored by Conference Committee report
A Jefferson City dispatch says the Conference Committee reported to the Democratic Convention this morning recommending Liberals for Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and Register of Lands. The recommendation was endorsed by a vote of about 7 to 1.
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Br. Louis
Ancuyt
Jefferson City
Covernor
Register of Lands
Weather Forecast Across Regions
Clear weather continues in the Southern States with light to frost winds shifting to westerly and southerly tonight. In the Middle States and Northern Ohio winds veer to the west and south. Northwest of the Ohio Valley expect clearing skies with westerly and northwesterly winds.
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Middle States
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Farmer killed by train near Monroe in French Town incident
Seth, a farmer from French Town near Monroe Michigan, was struck and killed last night by a train of the Holly Wayne and Monroe Railroad while riding a horse described as valuable. The crash occurred near Monroe and the victim died instantly at the scene.
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Seth ‘Wait
Frenchtown
Mich
Monroe
Holly, Wayne and Monroe
River rises as heat wave grips city in August
Special Dispatchette reports a river rise of ten inches amid an extreme heat wave. Thermometer readings reach 95 degrees at a local station. The chaotic weather scene affects Doomee Eagle and nearby areas as officials monitor conditions into the evening.
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The
Times and Chronicle
New Aldasy
Doomee
Eagle
Chirlon McPeoneld
Nashville
St Patrick and Nemesis Arrive. Local Court Case Concludes
The St Patrick arrived on August 2 and the Nemesis from Bremen has also arrived. In the Police Court this morning John Nicifeld pleaded guilty to the crime of com.. b e x s ling which he obtained through his employment with Messrs Wr Sumner & Co. He was sentenced to thirty days imprisonment in the workhouse.
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Marine
Laver
St. Patrick
New York
Nemesis
Bremen
John Nicifeld
Guillty
Man Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Charles Barnardo was arrested by Officers Sulitan and Kornbrook after considerable property was found on him. Mr. Wathabauch identified the room on Mound streets entered last month. Barnardo was arraigned in Police Court on grand larceny, sworn affidavit by Mr. W. testifying to guilt. He was held in $2,500 and committed to jail for lack of security.
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Charles Barnardo
Sulitan and
Kornbrook
Wathabauch
Court of Common Pleas
Markets See Wheat and Corn Demand Shifts August 22
August 22 reports show light demand for spring wheat and mixed corn, with oats in moderate request. Prices vary across regions with fluctuating futures and cash levels, while sugar, pork, lard, and whiskey markets display mixed or steady trends amid regional notes and standard commodity volatility.
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Canal Heights
Toikho
Michigan
New York
Nasise
Cote
Rio
Ish
Itc
Ingpide
Clever Bank Swindle Unmasked By Montreal Agency
A detailed report traces the scheme of a man claiming British subject status using a forged bank letter of credit. From London to St John Havana Savannah and Savannah a sequence of payments mounted past £6000 before a Montreal bank secured his capture. Endorsements were erased by chemists until Dr Ehrhardt of Manhattan removed them cleanly. The suspect, known as Cohen, is a famed bank swindler.
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Montreal
Science
Ite
United States
Canada
William Anderson
Anderson
St. John
N.B
Havana
Cubs
New Yorkes
Sevanneh
Savannah
Saratpah
Ehrhardt
Manhattan Chemical and Assay Works
Sandnoah
Cohen
N._Y. Herald
Phillips and Greeley contrasted for loyalty and trimmer claims
In this critique from the New York Commercial, Wendell Phillips defends Horace Greeley but accuses him of moral timidity and expediency. The piece argues that Greeley could have embraced abolition earlier, but chose political practicality over principle while urging black voters to back Grant.
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Wendell Phillips
Phi
Grant
Lincoln
Mr. Greeley
Phillips
New York Commercial
Toil of Female Hands in Industry and Wardrobe
An essay extols women's labor beyond dairy work highlighting butter and encore production, farming, and livestock care. It argues against training girls only for dress and gossip, praising female industry while warning against idleness and excess luxury among some women. It notes nationwide prosperity tied to female labor and calls for continued contribution across fields.
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Saratoga
Lorg
Gold bids total 5.795 million at 113 to 114.08
New York on August 22 saw twenty seven bids for gold totaling 5 795 000 with prices from 113 to 114 08. The amount for sale is 2 000 000 and if sold will move at 114 to 111 04. In Maryland the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Sixth District elected John Ritchie.
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New York
River conditions delay boats on Frankfort route
Special Dispatch from Evansville reports Louisville to Cairo packets late as Morning Star failed to reach yesterday. River level falls 3 inches, weather hot and calm with no major business. A rise expected tomorrow.
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Times and Chronicle
Evansville
Louisville
Cairo
Arkansas Belle
Mallie Ragan
Louis
Mercury
Eden site theories debated by Dr Scott and Scott
A London Royal Society discussion revisits Hawineon’s Eden decipherment. Dr Scott argues Eden as a land of pleasure near Armenia with four headwaters of rivers Jison Gihon Hiddekel Euphrates, while defending the flood’s non universality and Eden’s persistent geographic clues. The piece weighs literal vs symbolic readings of scripture and cites classical toponymics.
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London
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Eden
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Badjlor
Adems
Eve
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Samneisco
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Evangelist W K death noted in Wichita tale of faith
The Evangelist tells of Rev W K death and his Wichita stay to raise funds for a church. A late night gambler boasted winning money and offered to help build the church. At breakfast a passerby matched the pledge, giving twenty five dollars toward the project.
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