First bale of cotton sold at twenty six cents in Memphis
The first bale of New cotton grown in Tennessee reached Memphis yesterday and sold for twenty six cents. Other items note speculative cables, pensions, and a maritime incident in Georgia with a reformist view on reports.
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Haven
Tennemes
Memphis
England
Indianapolis
Putnam
Ceil
Sullivan County
Iasore
Augusta
Berg
Central Railroad Company
Buffenbarger Case Testimony Continues in Ohio Court
Special dispatch reports continued testimony in the Buffenbarger investigation. Witnesses including John Holmes eworn-Reside in South Charleston, and Gideon Pecksworn described visits, conversations with Colburn, and Buffenbarger’s illness. Cross and re-examinations touched on a possible marriage motive and timing of events, with references to Ann, Mrs Buffenbarger, and others near Buffenbarger’s death.
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Times and Chronicle
Lenpox
Buffenbarger
John Holmes Eworn
South
Charleston
Colburn
London
Barger
Baffenbarger
Ann
Gideon Pecksworn
Bu Ffenbarger
Maley Thompson
Dr. Vandeventer
Arl
Ella Haines
Mrs. Sens
Clases
Homes
Mr. Buffenbarger
Dearborn County Fair Opens as Teachers Institute Sits
Lawrenceburg report from August 24 notes the Dearborn County Teachers Institute in session under Prof E H Butler. Rev John Tevis and Prof J C Ridpath deliver annual addresses while Jacob Youck recovers from a severe facial injury. The twentieth Dearborn County Agricultural Society fair begins September 20 for five days with higher premiums for speed horses. Rumors link E G Burkam Jr of Sioux City and Cash Clay Bar of New York to woolen mill purchases for immediate operation.
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Times and Chronicle
Lawrencenonra
Dearborn County Teachers’ Institute
E. H. Butler
John 8. Tevis
A. M
Aurora
J. C. Ridpath
Greencastle
Jacob Youck
Dearborn County Agricultural Society
Indi- U. S
Indiana
E.G. Burkam, Jr
Sioux City
Iowa
Cash Clay Bar
New York
Railroad Robber Held to Bail in Planted Field Incident
Samuel S. Stewart faces admission to court after a daylong arrest following a Sun struck episode. Mrs Moser, a German resident of Franklinton, was struck in a corn field at about 1 PM. she lay undiscovered for two hours and remains in critical condition. Incorporated today are D B Gavin, L H Greene, and James D Parker with warrants filed.
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Moser
Franklinton
Fearful Hungarian Flood Threat Describes Widespread Disaster
From Lompon dated August 23 report details in southern Hungary. One third of Banat submerged after dam failures due to poor administration. Flooding endangers reclaimed lands from Maria Theresa era and crops as storms intensify, worsening famine fears.
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Lompon
Hungary
Banat
Maria Theresa
The Boat Race Postponed Amid Disrupted Future Programme
A fragmentary report describes confusion over a future programme for the boat race. It mentions police, crews, and illness symptoms among participants, with references to blood and mucus, and notes that the winners are the American crew with Tyne mentioned among crews.
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Renforth
Fiolane Pelea
Eryer
Ened
Semrakiak
Tyne
Bae Rod
Washington political scene fills hall with union soldiers
In a Washington political meeting the Departments discuss appointing Union soldiers to fill positions. The crowd numbered from one thousand to two thousand people, reflecting strong interest and turnout in the issue.
Harper's Horse Badly Injured At Saratoga Race
Reports from Saratoga indicate Harper's horse finished the race injured and ruined for life. Intense excitement followed the event as riders were instructed by Helm on rider duties.
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Harper
Quarantine Notice Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR notes mention quarantine and financial amount references unclear. No coherent names or dates emerge from the readable text.
Educational Convention Discusses School Reforms
The August 23 St Louis report outlines sessions at an Educational Convention addressing teacher supply and state roles in providing special instruction. Prof Stanfield's thesis urges future national science and utility driven reforms. notable speakers include H Tyler and J D Whitbrick. At 4 pm the Stoonies and Public School staff were hosted by the Amcy Bhaw's Gar proprietor.
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St. Loum
Illinol
H. Tyler
Ee W. Armatrong
New York
Higuer
Profesor Stanfield
J. D. Whitbrick
H. White
J. P. Wickersham
Pennsylvania
Co. CG. Bounds
Wour
Een Conant
Vermont
W. E. Sheldon
Massachusetts
M. A. Stone
Connecticut
N. A. Calkins
John 8. Hart
New Jersey
A. D. Ia
West Vir
E. McGlosie
A. . Bishop
Mrs
Texas
N. T. Lucy
Anne
Iowa
Oflinois
Mra Qa
Kentucky
Hoyt, Hickey
Minnecote
Mias Lacy
Maley
San Domingo Reports Favorable Island Crop Condition
Reports from the island indicate all crops in fine condition with favorable outlooks. An inquiry regarding the Dominican victory over Spain is noted, with attention to its impact on frontier harassments and agricultural supplies, including tobacco and other staple crops.
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Baezy
Ican
Incomplete OCR Summary of Local Playbyplay
Fragmentary OCR text contains stray phrases and names with no clear event. Readable items include scattered mentions of scores and individuals but no coherent report or outcome to summarize into a factual news item.
Selecting Working Horses for Modern Farms
The article discusses farm needs for lighter horses over heavy breeds, noting 1200 to 1300 pounds as typical. It argues for blood quality over weight, preferring smart, obedient horses able to cover land efficiently, and urges careful stock reform and selective purchasing.
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Esa
Plowing Under Snow and Uneven Field Work
Fragments describe plowing under snow and uncertain soil conditions. Vague phrases reference repeated patterns, corn, sod, and shifts in direction or technique with unclear outcomes. The text suggests ongoing trials in a field with fluctuating results and perplexity over method.
Bread and a Silver Coin Teach Gratitude
A rich man tested town children by offering a basket of bread and corn. One child shared but took little, while a grateful girl stayed and later found a silver coin in the bread. The money was returned to the man, who explained it was accidentally placed there, revealing the virtue of honest, thankful behavior.
Richmond Council Report on James River Navigation Improvement
A council report from Richmond Virginia outlines progress on James River navigation. It notes heavy stones removed from the river near Fort Bluff and ongoing dredging to maintain a 250 foot channel and 12 foot depth at low water. The U.S. engineers secure the work and expect completion of a widened channel near Vent Bluff.
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Council of
Richmond
James River
United States
Eee
Gallego
Piomie
Vent Bluff
Farmers Institute of Eastern Pennsylvania Update
Ata of the Farmers Institute of Eastern Pennsylvania recent report notes oats leadership by H Ingersoll of the Society for iture. The fragment outlines agricultural society activities and key figures, with limited readable details on event or date.
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The
Farmers’ Institute of Eastern Pennsylvania
H Ingersoll
Re Society For Iture
Knowed He Forgot Som hing ae an P S
Fragmentary OCR item notes a garbled phrase about forgetfulness and a person named Girvagh with an unclear context. Readable bits mention sweating and a mysterious incident, but few concrete details or dates emerge. The piece appears fragmentary and lacks verifiable events or identifyable entities.
Improvements at the Capitol and new loan updates
The Capitol renovations near completion include ventilation changes, removal of Columbus bronze doors, widened walkways between wings and rotunda, and improved lighting after plastering the old Hall. The President’s arrival disappointed some. Subscriptions to the new loan reached noon totals with Jay Cooke & Co reporting about 7,000,000 dollars.
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Times and Chronicle
Wasarotos
Capitol
Life of Columbus
Senate
Beg Yan
Treasury
Jay Cooke & Co
Memphis Murder Near Store Sparks Fatal Quarrel
In Memphis on August 24 a young man named Cavanaugh was shot and killed at noon near Jones' store by another youth named Jones. Jones fired a buckshot double barrel into Cavanaugh as he passed the store after a prior quarrel over store ownership. Jones surrendered and is in custody.
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Times and Chronicle
Memphis
Cavanaugh
Jones
Grosvenor chairs Ohio Senatorial Convention naming Brazee
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Lancaster Ohio dated August 24 reports the Republican Senatorial Convention for Fairfield Hocking and Athens counties meeting with Gen C H Grosvenor as chairman and C M Wiseman as secretary. John Brazee of Lancaster was nominated by acclamation for State Senator.
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Times and Chronicle
Lancaster
Fairfield
Hocking
Athens
C. H. Grosvenor
Wiseman
John §. Brazee
Ireland Amnesty Association Meeting and Leeds Strikes
England reports note an Irish Amnesty Association meeting and workmen striking in Leeds over political prisoners. Newly employed workers at Newcastle faced scabbing by strikers amid general agitation. The Queen presides amid election excitement replacing Charles Buxton with Watkey. Mr. Gurney, a British envoy under the Treaty of W, sails with Sir Stafford Noothcote’s eldest son.
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Ashbury
Leeds
Newastle
Chas
Buxton
Watkey
Ramoggecie Ee
Mr. Gurney
Stafford Noothcote
Gambetta's Reorganization Bill Faces Serious Backlash
Versailles August 24 reports Gambetta's reform bill prompts grave concerns in the peerage. The debate centers on potential drastic changes and the imagined long term consequences for governance and civil order.
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Versailles
Fire kills and wounds in Bologna church lightning strike
In Bologna Italy a church was struck by lightning killing or injuring forty two people. The incident occurred in Rome reporting August 24.
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Rome
Bologna
Italy
Chicago New Phase of the Cheney Case
Chicago report notes a new phase in the Cheney case amid ongoing legal proceedings. The item highlights broad legal developments and mentions associated parties and locations, underscoring shifts in strategy and anticipated court actions.
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Cheney
Educational convention debates nations aim for national university
In St Louis the Educational Convention discussed state funding for public education and the goal of a national university. Newton Bateman urged large state support, while Dr Hoyt urged a national university plan with a thirteen member committee to organize and advocate the project. The assembly adopted a resolution endorsing stronger educational measures and planned a Philadelphia gathering to advance the proposal.
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St. Louis
Newton Bateman
Illinois
Ena
Universi
Educat
Hoyt
Wisconsin
Committee On
National University
Iste
J. W
Sg Hill
Age E. L
New York City
Sean Perngee
F Eaton
Umbia
Phelps
Menang Ac. Gibbs
Portf
National Educational
John’ Eaton, Jr
U. S A
On Ie
Og ‘American Social
Mr. Wickersham
Ely En Bia
Colog
Philadelphia
Tron Ta
Pilot Knob
Thos
New York Markets Mixed As Gold Holds Steady
In New York on August 24 money trades freely at 24 cents with prices uneven. Gold remains dull around 1123 as traders await direction while speculative positions shift among shorts and long positions.
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New York
Bea
Weather and shipping notices from Portland and Cincinnati
Special Dispatch details August 24 weather cloudy with light rain, barometer readings and vessel movements. The Bermuda from Cincinnati will reship on the Charmer and Umpire. the Charmer from Evansville returns this evening. the Umpire is delayed. Wheat and flour prices in New York firm with varied grades. corn market described as stronger in the week.
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Times and Chronicle
Lo Watinary
Portland Bar
French Island
Bermuda
Cincinnati
Charmer
Evansville
Dye
Wilgrarpads
Msa
Souiaely
Iba
Ised TouLiFpo
Oswego
Garfield to Speak in Lebanon and at Sunday School Meet
James A Garfield will speak in Lebanon Warren County on Saturday night and again at the County Sunday-School Convention during the day at a grove near Bethany Guard two miles from Lebanon. He will feel at home in the political field among Christian professors and personal supporters. Deputy Clerk Richard Roner returned to the city from a trip to Egypt Jerusalem and Jericho in Auglaize County Obie.
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James A Garfield
Lebanon
Warren County
Garfield
Bethany Gaurd
Tie Ts & Comsisten
Richard Roner
United States Court
Egypt
Jerusalem
Jericho
Auglaize County
Obie
Missing Kentucky girl causes Cincinnati manhunt
A distraught father reported at the Station House that his nineteen year old daughter Laura Bell vanished after leaving a companion at Fourth and Vine in Cincinnati. Laura traveled from Ludlow Kentucky with her mother, is described as with a pretty face and dark eyes, and was last seen wearing a white lace trimmed bat, a dark dress and carrying a gold watch and chain. The father fears abduction or foul play and seeks any trace of her.
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Louis Bell
Cincinnati
Ludlow
Fourth and Vine
Laura
Court actions and resignations in 19th century terms
The United States Court hears declarations by Joseph Hannen for George Llanville against C Cameron Jobin Cameron and Walters over wool contracts, seeking 2610 dollars. A second suit by John Hanpen for E H Carr on two notes totals 1084 dollars. Thomas Ry resigns as City Boiler Inspector to lead a new steam fire engine company at Walnut Hills, praised for inspecting 1700 boilers without losses during his tenure. Mayor Davis awaits a successor.
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Joseph Hannen
Pennsylvania
George Llanville
United States
C. Cameron
Jobin Cameron
Walters
Little
Harnen
John Hanped
E. H. Carr
Seiler
Thomas Ry
Anj
Walnut Hills
Ryan
Cincinnati
Davis
Reste
Tow
Wheeling Papers Copy Reported Delayed
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Captain Martin and a delayed copy of Wheeling papers. The readable portion hints at the sequence of events in a local city news item without clear dates or names beyond those two, suggesting a brief dispatch about a missing or delayed document.
SALE CITY PROPERTY BY ROBT J CRESAP
Property listings for multiple city lots describe three story brick houses with 7 9 rooms and various terms including cash down payments and monthly balances. Locations include Nos 272 and 274 avenue and West N Street with sizes around 100 feet by 60 feet and intricated alley access. Prices range from $500 to $10,000 with terms and down payments noted. additional items include sale of a boarding house and assorted fixtures and carpets.
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ROBT
J. i Cresap
Ontreet
Texas
Hictanead Street
West N Street
Lee Sd
Cies
Purneeda
RENTALS AND ROOMS ADVERTISEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE PROPERTIES
Classified rental listings for homes and rooms across several streets including Longworth Liberty and Barr Streets. Details mention furnished and unfurnished options, varying rents from 10 to 50 currency units, standard amenities, and location notes in a dense OCR fragment.
Feasting in Odd Smuggling Tale Unfolds
A fragmentary note hints at a curious feast and a plan to attend a gathering. The text mentions going to a location for eating and revelry, reflecting a casual social scene from an unclear source.
Classified Want Ads Taken From Columbus Ohio Paper
A long column of early 20th century classified notes lists wanted items and jobs in Columbus and adjacent areas. Entries include help wanted for sewing hats and domestic work, agent and agency opportunities for patents, situations wanted by individuals, and sales notes for cars and dresses. many lines show incomplete OCR fragments and place names such as Delaware and Cincinnati. The obsessions range from sewing work to sales pitches and employment inquiries with addresses or box numbers.
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Teachers’ Institute—County Fair
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D. B. Gavin
L. H. Greene
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the James River
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Irish Amnesty Association
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Ohio
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Marion
Tedlane
WWE
Univeral Torah
Cincinnati Hospital
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Lees
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