Senator Morton In Critical Condition At Morning Update
Hourly bulletins from first dispatch indicate Senator Morton remains critically ill this morning. Reports at 9 o'clock say his condition worsened after a difficult night. by 10:25 a.m. he was still in danger, with pains extending upward and continuing critical status as of 11 a.m. The situation follows earlier statements that he was out of danger.
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First Dispatch
Ricn Moxn
Morton
Bilas
Third Dispatch
Bliss
Senator Morton
Halloway
Thompson
East
Wesel Airey Fa Partwmere
August 25 listed with events and names in a fragmentary local notice. Limited readable details reference a date and individuals but lack full context or actions.
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Wesel Airey Fa
Partwmere
Ugust
Eves Es
Weather Sepert Ropers and Army Advice
Fragmentary weather note mentions Signal Service and Army guidance. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. includes date placeholder August 25 705 A M and references to secrecy and crementa. The readable elements suggest a weather report with military attribution.
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Ropers
Secrien U &. Army
Corcremati
Brevities reflect wartime relief and trade board vote
Fragmented notes show a National Board of Trade vote, vague references to Middle East industry and relief needs. The piece lists displaced groups including women and children, Jews and Turks, totaling around 19,850, with unclear context or chronology.
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Een National Board of Trade
Chicago Times
Fragmentary Akron Argus item on a disputed bill
Readable text shows an Erie River scene and a man facing an exorbitant bill. Mentions money, a voyage, and a dispute over charges with limited legible details. Entities uncertain due to damaged OCR.
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The
Akron Argus
Irvine
Lawrence River
Gainsborough Portrait Exhibition Sparks Treasure Claim
A London Times dispatch notes a painting at Byron Gallery that closely resembles the famed missing Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire portrait sold amid high intrigue last year. The exhibited canvas shows signs of repainting and cracking, with differences in complexion and lips, raising questions about authenticity and restoration history.
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Gainsborough
Lemdon
London Times
Italy
Beronshire
Byron
Savile Row
John Foster
Gainsborough Tian
Sir Mere
Fragmentary London News Snippet on Wall of China
An incomplete London note describes a measurement of the Great Wall of China by an unnamed Mr Unthank and a companion. The text is garbled and references ancient and modern tense, with jagged lines about the wall’s age and Egyptian mids.
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London News
Wall of
China
Unthank
Egypt
Se ogghana accident prompts inquiry into exemptions
Residents of Jones Hill report injuries after an incident near York Yesterday. Reports indicate authorities from the department are investigating a death or missing person case. The case involves multiple residents and questions over a license issued this morning. No final action announced yet.
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Wiek
Seogghana
Aueets
York
Yorks
Tel Cabri
Sane
Suburban Highlights From Loveland Scores and Notes
Fragmentary suburban item reports Loveland seven score 24 to 8 in a local contest. Other details are unreadable or garbled, leaving only partial reference to Elm street and aides without clear names, places, or outcomes.
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Peabody
Tissue of falsehoods about Dr Chancellor report sparks replies
A Baltimore physician Dr Chancellor is accused of fabricating a Maryland county alms house report. Washington County trustees and physicians call the allegations false and demand an official fact check. The piece notes Missouri Morton and other political figures in related dispatches.
Opening of the Campaign of 1877 in Athens
A campaign opening in Athens on August 25 attracts a large audience with special trains and strong attendance from distant points. Hon. Stanley Matthews and Judge West arrive, with General Fairfield expected. music by Nelsonville Cornet Band and Hastings Brass Band enhances the event. A 24 gun salute marks the start at 2 pm on the college campus.
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Cincinnati Times
Atugas
Sacknees
Stanley Matthews
Judge West
Fairfield
Nelsonville Cornet Band
Hasting
Jackson
South
College
Marietta
Garfield
Democratic County Convention in Chillicothe
Real County Democrats hold a county convention at the Masonic Hall with admission tickets for delegates reporters and officials only. Candidates are numerous and confident, promising a lively gathering not seen in years. A recent incident involving Brownlee of the Advertiser drew public ire after an offensive article.
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Real
Clactapati Times
Chillicothe
Central Committee
Masonic Hall
Brownlee
Advertiser
Frank C. Sands
Missouri River Bridge at Omaha Swept Away
Private advices report the destruction of the Missouri River bridge at Omaha and the transfer boat swept away. The event appears to have occurred around August 25 with details fragmentary and unclear due to the damaged text.
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Missouri River
Omaha
Owa
Doctor Bliss recalls Indiana Senator Morton in critical condition
Special dispatches report Senator Morton’s chest flooding and heart pain continuing through the morning. Despite brief improvements, doctors and friends fear the illness may be fatal, with telegrams and wagers pouring in as Thompson is recalled from Pennsylvania.
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Bliss
Thompson
Pennsylvania
Morton
Senator Morton Critical as Death Hour Approaches
Special Dispatches report Senator Morton in a critically ill state with hourly death expected, while later dispatches note temporary rest and slight improvements but ongoing fragility. Separate report says Ohio mines, including Stenneville and Shawnee, have resumed work with higher coal output and transport issues due to low water.
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Ion
Cincinnati Times
CoLumbus
Rey
Stenneville
Shawnee
Ohio River
Ohio
Rumors on Father Hyacinthe's Paris candidacy
The report suggests Father Hyacinthe may run in a Paris arrondissement, though his chances are thought slim. Thiers told Republican deputations at St Germain that the Republic is France’s only possible government and warned conservatives of their peril. Also mentions a Russian defeat report and General Grant arriving in London with his party.
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Hyacinthe
Paris
Thiers
St. Germain
France
Grant
London aGaim
London
Worning
Unclear OCR Item on York August 25 Figures
fragmentary OCR text mentions York August 25 and figures such as 388300, 20900, 1000624 and references to a report or record. Names and precise context remain unreadable.
Horserace Consolation Purse Race At Saratoga
At Saratoga on August 25 the consolation purse of 400 dollars for one mile was won by Courier with Sister Sam Mercy second and Mary third. The free handicap for three year olds for 300 dollars over a mile and a half was won by Lady Salyers in 2 Bush. The remaining events included a mile and a half free stake won by Bombast with Rha serine second and Madge third. A later steeplechase race yielded a 700 dollar purse with Weather second and Moon Stone third.
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Saratoga
Courier
Sam Mercy
Mary
Lady Salyers
Bush
Rhaserine
Madge
Wailer
Moon Stone
Port List-Cobler and Rail Schedules Mentioned
Fragmented OCR notes from Evansville dated August 25 list transport links including Cairo to New Orleans routes and connections from Cincinnati to Louisville with various names such as John G. Fletcher and Vint Shinkle referenced amid a warm weather note.
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Evansville
Cobler
Cairo
Return
John G. Fletcher
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Shinkle
Louisville
Pikwales Et Geico
Frank Lad Cara
Davin Gincie
Freight and Weather Notes From Louisville Harbor
August 25 dispatches list river levels and bar conditions, with cargo activity on the Mississippi and Ohio. Reports show fog, warm weather, and a mix of south bound freight, ships Mary Ant, Granite State, and local vessels, plus canal depths and bar rises near Evansville and Etna.
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Louisvillle
Portland
Evansville
Belle
Madison
Fashion
Henderson
Szoxton
Granite State
Ie Ragan
Etna
Bandits Stop Stagecoach Near Copperopolis in Tuolumne County
Last Saturday a stage from Milton near Copperopolis was halted by three gunmen carrying shotguns and a Gatling gun. They coerced driver Sam and took goods from the saddle box and express chest, leaving the passengers unharmed after the crew complied.
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California
Biota
Sonora
Milton
Copperopolis
Crnith
Sam
Tuolemne County
San Francisco
Murphy
Jim
Ae Brea
Wells, &Co
Alor Uilieuas
Stockton
Pte
G—d
Ft Buckeye
The Solitary Mosquito in the Barroom Tale
A narrator recounts a solitary mosquito admitted to the bar in a fictive courtly scene. The bug lounges above the crowd, hums its tune, and teases others while contemplating a feast on a sleeping victim. The piece blends whimsy with a mock legal setting and anthropomorphic humor.
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Therardisias
Msn
Henly
Honxer
The Pope's Successor Rumor in Circles of Rome
A fragment from the Howe Journal discusses anti-Catholic circles in Rome and rumors about the pope being kept prisoner. The dialogue toys with letter removal as clues to the fate and timing of a supposed death, presenting speculative questions rather than clear facts.
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Howe Journal
Rome
Athenian Guards Lead Crowd to Speech by Matthews
In Athens on August 25 the Athenian Guards and Nelsonville Cornet Band escorted speakers to the stand under Captain L. P. Harper. Judge Welch introduced Hon. P. Matthews, with Judge West noting good health. The packed audience, largely Republican, listened attentively as Matthews spoke on the Southern question. the gathering was described as a grand success.
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Cincinnati Times
Athens
Nelsonville Cornet
L. P. Harper
P. Matthews
Judge Welch
Judge West
Matthews
Four Treasury Rooms Reassigned for Mint Coinage Work
Washington August 25 significant move relates to Sherman policy on coinage. Four large rooms in the Treasury Building have been assigned to the Director of the Mint and clerical staff. Formerly used by the Secretary and Assistant Secretary, the rooms now support increased coinage operations and related clerical activity.
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Sherman
Treasury
NEW York Custom House
New York Customhouse Commission
New York
Cincinnati Times
Washington
Mansfield
Treasury Building
Mint Bureau
Howard's March and Bainbridge Report
Captain Bainbridge recounts Howard's march with ten soldiers and freight guards numbering about fifty Bannock and Shoshan. They reached General Howard at 1 A M and pursued hostiles along a trail, covering about 150 miles. The expedition faced harsh conditions, freight crews moved cautiously, and Indian allies were hoped to aid the pursuit.
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Bainbridge
Hen
Howard
Command
Public Mint Investigation Sessions End in San Francisco
The Mint Investigating Commission wrapped public sessions with inquiries continuing. Witness Frank Levine, an eleven year Mint employee, testified to conversations between Superintendent and Pinney at the County Jail. Lagrange claimed willingness to influence through his people to avoid charges.
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San Francisco
Cat
Mint Investigating Commission
Frank Levine
Mint
Lagrange
Levine
Rte Setae
Strikes and Jail Reported Amid Firemen and Brakemen Turmoil
Officials in Scranton report unrest among firemen and brakemen connected to the recent strike. Several brakemen are jailed with bail set, while many workers have lost jobs. Details on penalties remain unclear as dissatisfaction grows and funding questions loom.
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Scranton
Sanbon
Beaimen
Stri
Bridge damage reported near Omana at Union Pacific line
An August report describes about five hundred feet of the eastern end of the Union Pacific Bridge near Omana damaged by rivet failure and fire, though the park chain remained anchored. A wreck and debris from the site extend toward Miscourt Valley and Reno.
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Union Pacific
Omana
Sara
Ives
Miscourt
Trial Pending for Forgers and Arrests in City Case
The court moves toward trial as Kaw Vor and associates face charges in a forgery case. John Conner was arrested for injuries but discharged due to insufficient evidence. The proceedings center on a $10,000 tail case and related alleged schemes with Colonel and others.
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Kaw
Bagnet St
John M
John Conner
Drowned Boy Albert Grentich in Iowa River
Fourteen year old Albert Grentich drowned while bathing in the Iowa River this afternoon. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful and the incident occurred in Iowa City.
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Iowa
Crrr
Albert Grentich
Arrival of the British Rifle Team in New York
The British rifle team arrived today in New York as markets remain firm in Antwerp and weaker in other centers. Officials note preparations and travel details for the next leg of their tour with sessions expected into Tuesday morning.
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New York
Pekees
Antwerp
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Rhinkle
Mary Ant
Tuolumne Highway
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Franklin Type Foundry
A& Bret Claw
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Radway
Krapp
Ann Arhoe
Ererbach & CO
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Micu
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Seltzer Aperles
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Highland House
Belvidere
Carden
Inwood
Waltes
Fifth St. Garden
Wahle& Woltermane
Bellevue House Opera
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Cineioneti
Geohauti Reed
Michael Conductor
Pssengers
Vine
Rim
Cincinnati Southern Railway
BOL
Kentucky River
Retsand
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Tai
Indore
Cristens
Rewrd
Les Greenwood
Tatanm
Office City
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Syanien
Mme
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