Telegraphic Brevities From Various States And Cities
scattered telegraph items note political happenings and local events across the nation. Examples include a monument unveiled for John Brown at Ossawatomie Kansas and reports on elections in France and Kansas societal figures. Other lines mention governors, indictments, and the death of Ohio governor Wilson Shannon.
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Bevator Morton
Bupday
Philadelphia
E. L. Davenport
Ossawatomie
Kansas
John Brown
A. B. Slonaker
Louisiana
Istorsal Avenue Service
Wilson Shannon
Ohio
Lawrence
Pontacoy
Cincinnati
Flowers
Wisconsin
Tge Priven
Bronson
Cincin
Branson
Columbia
S. C
The Trouble Over the Broken Bank in CuicaGo
Local bank dispute erupts over officer actions with stock transfers and mortgage notes. Officers including Colonel Abner faced scrutiny as minutes and records were examined, revealing tensions within the bank as August reports summarize the contentious events.
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CuicaGo
Sa Bank
Weather Summary from Telegrams on India Regions
A telegram summary reports weather and harvest notes across India. It mentions heat and wind in Meerut, Rohilkund, and Oudh with crop conditions in Punjab and Patna areas. The message notes heavy rain in Seepaca and widespread dry spells impacting crops.
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India
Oudh
Gant of Narkoob Kan Confirmed by Times
August date in Kes report confirms Kashgar leader Gant of Narkoob Kan as the son of the former ruler. Details are sparse and the source emphasizes the lineage claim and confirmation by The Times.
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Lonpox
the Times
Kes
Gant
Narkoob Kan
Kashgar
Eee
Wasurpeves Angee 3 ig Shiterrbea 0
Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. No clear events, names, places, or dates present.
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Angee
Epee
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Sioa
Weather Outlook Shifts Toward Cooler Northwest Winds
Forecasters expect cooler northwest winds to move in replacing cloudy conditions with clearer skies. After the brief unsettled spell, high pressure should build, bringing calmer conditions and a return to fair weather.
Masten Indicted for Murder and Local Court Actions
Grand Jury returns indictments including AS Masten for murder and Wm Turner for unlawfully shooting. Other charges include John Roetker carrying concealed deadly weapons Samuel J Walker and George Esterkamp nuisance. Court sessions discuss bail and adjourn for next term as city council meets progress on street and property matters.
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Masten
Moesper
AS. Masten
Wm. Turner
John Roetker
Samuel J.alker
George Esterkamp
N. Delever
Ladiow
Turner
J. H. Corpresson
First National Bank
Mary Prescott
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Harry Bray
Katie Skates
West Covington
Jay
Carlisle
J. F. Fisk
Seguin C P Buchanan to Cleveland for Masonic Conclave
The article notes Seguin C P Buchanan and others traveling to Cleveland for the Masonic Triennial Conclave of Knights Templars. It mentions local residents planning visits, a municipal assembly in session, and various town concerns including road and rail infrastructure and a fatal accident in Dayton.
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Seguin
C. P. Buchanan
Kentucky
Arene
Knights Templars
Cleveland
Aed Mas. D
BeRrwick
Grant's Lick
Tate
Tee Ats Campbell Criminal Court
Air
Newport
Rusaway
Steve Schmidt
Dayton
Berry
John Link
Jacob Loesch
Bank of America
New York City
Committee On Ways and Means
Couper
Slessrs
Peekover & Co
Dayton Dummies
J. H. Mackey
Fragmentary tale of a man seeking news after marriage
A muddled excerpt shows a man returning to a city with seven grown children and writing to Ben about surprising news. He mentions marrying a widow with six children, then tries to recall or correct the line about being married to another man. The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear names and places.
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Ieee
Voting for Tilden and Holding Office From Hayes
Excerpts report Virginia patronage favoring ex Union soldiers over ex Confederates who voted for Tilden. President Hayes denies discrimination and plans to meet Virginians at the state fair. South Carolina indictments loom for Republican leaders amid Democratic pressure.
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Cincinnati
WasHineTon
Mosby
Virginia
Tilden
Hayes
Richmond
Patterson
South Carolina
Grand Jury
Columbia
Democratic Party of
Wade Hampton
Railroad strikers released in Indianaapolis court action
Fifteen imprisoned railroad workers were released by Judge Drummond this morning on a petition from the railroads. They declared no contempt of court and were freed with attorney concurrence. The Grand Hotel disruption continues as the troupe stays and orders meals from nearby restaurants.
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Cinneinnati Times
Indiakapolis
Aagaat
Drummond
Grand Hotel
Clearing Obstructions From the Ohio River
A party of pilots reported yesterday that soundings at the trap showed only nine inches of water. They found an undressed curbstone roughly four feet long, two and a half feet wide, and ten inches thick, deemed a dangerous obstruction. Captain Cole with the stone dredge boat moved a large amount of rock at Duf's Bar and worked today at White's Ripple as rain fell. no activity on the wharf.
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Cineipeaté Times
Pittsevrg
Cole
Duf’s
White's
Old Commune Deputy Mayor Executed by Military Tribunal
Paris reports the execution of Lyas deputy mayor of the Twelfth Arrondissement for crimes during the commune including arms and illegal arrests. Turkish dispatches describe advancing forces under Salim Pasha and Nedjib Pasha driving back Russians, with a major battle anticipated and Turkiye offensive along the line. Rediy Pasha and Safvet Pasha motives noted as political moves amid council conflicts. Casual reports from Evansville river gauge and river traffic describe hot weather, light business, and several arriving vessels in Cairo and Louisville.
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Paris
Lyas
Twelfth Arrondissement
Constantinople
Shamla
Salim Pasha
Eskiajuma
Lom
Ogashnar
Nedjib Pasha
Rasgrad
Tarak
Rediy Pasha
Safvet Pasha
Ministry of Justice
Markets by Telegraph Cleveland August 11
Markets by Telegraph report from Cleveland and Milwaukee notes strong demand for standard white wheat at 1.23 3/4 to 1.36 0 cash and futures, No 1 hard Milwaukee at 1.24 arrive, corn 0.45 steady, oats and rye weak, canal freight steady. Detroit reports flour firm with white wheat sales and varied price quotes for amber wheat and futures through September and October. Milwaukee closes mixed with hard and No 1 prices around 1.12 to 1.27 1/4 latest deals.
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Chicago
St O'y
Easler
Toledo
Michigan
Lovurs
New Orleans
Saixed
SiGwe
Milwaukee Red
Cali
California Club
Ant
Saeerbeihy
New ‘York
Vic
Glibie
Molasses Sui
Telegraph
Cleveland
Burgalo
Detroit
Ilwaukeer
Iéc
Judge Johnston Rule On Dismissal Motion In Waring Case
In the matter of Peter Bosler versus Henry Waring the court denied the motion to dismiss the injunction restraining a leasehold sale. The judge held issues improper and verification lacking while noting damages to the Constable and homestead claim. An injunction and receiver were granted in Lindley versus W M Cowman et al to halt sale of kiln bricks and to allow priorities of lien holders to be settled.
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Peter Bosler
Henry Waring
Hrenner
Waring
N. Bird
H. Douglass
Centre
Lindley
W. M. Cowman
Cowman
Pi Ding
Weantiute
Probate Court Probate of George Burkemeyer Will
Probate court under Judge Matson tests the will of George Burkemeyer after formal morning probate with standard filings and witness statements. The proceeding establishes the will’s validity and names the executor to administer estate assets.
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Matson
George Burkemeyer
Cornell Defies President Order In New York Meeting
Washington dispatch reports Naval Officer Cornell of New York presided over the Republican State Committee meeting yesterday without resigning. Treasury officials decline to comment while outsiders expect a suspension once Egarts returns. Cornell’s friends say the move aims to test the order’s constitutionality amid Republican opposition.
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Washington Dispatch
Chicago
Inter-coan
Treasury Department
Monk
Naval
Cornell
New York
Republican State Committee
Cordell
Treasury
Egfarts
Washington
Senator Jones
Nevada
Haggs
Conkling
Senate
Jones
Freedom of the City to Grant in Edinburgh Hall
The freedom of the city of Edinburgh was presented to ex President Grant in the Free Assembly Hall by Lord Provost Sir James Falshaw. About two thousand people attended. Grant expressed emotion and thanked the city for the burgess honor and praised Scotland and its citizens who helped shape America. Three cheers were given for the youngest Burgess.
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Mim
Evixacrch
Edinburgh
Grant-to-lay
James Falshaw
Grant
Scotland
America
Cabinet Meets Over Sitting Bail and Cornell Case
Washington August 31 The Cabinet spent about an hour in session today discussing Sitting Bail. It was decided the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Interior should hold another conference with General Terry. The case of A B Cornell a Republican Committee member accused of violating the President's order was also briefly discussed. The President was understood to stand by the order without exception.
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Rull
Cornrle
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Terry
A. B. Cornell
Republican Committee
Gambetta Speech Defense in Lille Trial
In a Lille civil tribunal Gambetta defended his day speech as necessary political action while denying the intention to slander or insult President MacMahon or ministers. The judge read passages from the Lille speech deemed offensive to the president.
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Paris
Gambetta
Mgh
Liile
MacMahon
M. Gambetta
Lille
Contempt found in New Jersey railroad case
In Northumberland County Pennsylvania George A Briggs and David Wee were found guilty of contempt for interfering with train operations on the Central Railroad of New Jersey after a Receiver took control. They were ordered to pay court costs, a $100 fine, and serve ninety days in jail.
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Pittsburg
Eee
George A. Briggs
Os Ndenberger
David Wee
Andy Yrebaanerounty
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Northumberland County
Prohibition Party Nominates Elias Jessup for Governor
OSKALOOSA IA August 31 The State Prohibition Contention nominates Hon Elias Jessup of Oskaloosa for Governor. It makes no other nominations but plans a vigorous canvass against Gear the Republican candidate.
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Oskaloosa, Ja
State Prohibition Contiction
Elias Jessup
Oskaloosa
Gear
Cunarder Killed Playing Polo in New York
A cable dispatch reports Edward Cunard second son of the late Sir Edward Cunard of Staten Island was killed yesterday while playing polo in Polo New York on August 31.
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New York
Edward Cunard
Sir Edward Cunard
Staten Island
Wages for Housework in the Old Time
An elderly woman recalls going out to do housework in her youth. She describes soap making, laundry, cooking, nursing, weaving, and other tasks over four weeks. Her total charge was 3 dollars and 33 cents, with a 25 cent cut, leaving 3.33 for four weeks of hard labor.
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Columbia
Atte
New York Dispatch Details A. B. Cornell Political Defiance
The New York Dispatch reports A. B. Cornell, Surveyor of the Port of New York, flouting presidential orders by engaging in local politics. Treasury officials see his defiant stance as likely to be punished, while Cornell vows to resist. Appraiser Dutcher’s Central Committee role is noted, and tensions with General Morgan and Senatorial influence are discussed amid talk of possible dismissal by President Hayes.
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New York Dispatch
Baltimore Sun
A. B. Cornell
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Dutcher
State Central Committee
Presid
Cornell
Hayes
Ceneral FE. D. Morgan
Ankling
Treasury Department
Senate
Judge Wests health reassures Athens after fever attack
The Athens Messenger reports Judge West suffered a fever and ague but remains in sound health for his duties. It notes his career has been among the state's busiest and most productive. Mrs Adele Hazlett travels Michigan to organize a secret temperance society named the Sacred Temple for women eighteen and up. In Boston, Globe Theatre lessees say promoter Cheney lost 3000 dollars by hiring Edwin Booth.
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Athens
West
Udge
Adele Hazlett
Lecturess
Michigan
State
Adiés
Nll
Globe Theatre
Boston
Cheney
Edwin Booth
Awful Night of Boots Cats and Customs Frauds
A restless night turns into a slapstick scene as boots and a boot jack are tossed from windows amid cat fights on a clothesline. The scene exposes a prankster theft and a bag of spoils. Separately, French customs crack an elaborate jewelry fraud involving Geneva and Paris, totaling about 3800000 francs. A clerk exposed the scam after refusing a bribe.
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Boston
Geneva
France
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