London to p betting odds and a world of odd notes
A jumble of early 20th century items reports betting odds from London, a brain congestion warning for Les Garrillinns, a Liverpool strike by telegraph operators, a German postal convention, and various maritime incidents. Also noted are a US suffrage gathering, a Central American confed project, a bottle assault in Columbus, and a suicide by a Tremont House book-keeper amid graft investigations.
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Financial Ripples and Rail Plans Across NY in December
Special dispatch notes volatile stocks with scarce United States bonds and rising railway debt. Grand Trunk Railways faced issues despite large projected funding for Buffalo to Syracuse trunk lines. Insurance fears grow as executives report families insured amid rising personal crises. France eyes republican decline. Prince of Wales death stirs London views. A Syracuse to Oneonta route expands, hinting at a major Westward rail corridor via Rondout and Earlville.
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Spanish war vessels not ordered to block ships evidence
Foreign Minister Resident in Washington telegraphed to Madrid asking if Spain planned to blockade or interfere with the Hornet at Port an Prines Virginia and Florida at St Thomas. Madrid replied no such orders exist. Sumner Internal Revenue Bill to cut bureau in ten years begins July 1 1872 and ends Sept following.
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Prince of Wales condition and death fears spread
Telegrams report the Prince of Wales is prostrated and dying at Sandringham. The nation braces for bad news as crowds gather in London and sympathies pour in from across the country. Official bulletins fluctuate with cautious optimism then reaffirm the grave prognosis. High officials convene at Sandringham as bell ringers await confirmation of the news.
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Police court death sentence at Louise Court House
A fragment indicates Jacob Brack was hanged at the Louise Court House in Virginia yesterday after a district position vacancy and a board of police commission decision. The text is incomplete but records a capital punishment event and a court action surrounding it.
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Accidental Expression of Annnes at Start Station
Dr. William Bigham of this village was fired upon in honor of the completion of the L. and T. Valley Railroad to this place last night. It is feared the Doctor's injuries will prove fatal. One man had a thumb blown off and his hand and arm terribly burned.
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Steamers Arrive After December 9 Event
Fragmentary report notes steamers arriving following December 9 as the scene shifts to harbor activity. Limited readable details mention vessels and a dockside pause with no further context.
Judge Sloan Delivers Closing Argument in Grubb Murder Trial
Special dispatch reports Judge Sloan summing the case as defense counsel argues the state fails to prove guilt beyond moral certainty. He contends letters and actions point to innocence, notes the deceased's coercion to town, questions the will, and leaves insanity to be argued after adjournment.
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Foreign Doings of the Assembly During Turbulent Session
The Assembly faced appeals from Communists convicted of murder of Generals LeCompte amid frantic right and left recriminations. The Pardons Commission has acted, while a budget presentation and disputes over royal decree and Orleans policy stirred the chamber as the session progressed.
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Leases of Banks by the Fire Reported Losses
A brief historical note describes a bank struck by fire leading to suspected large losses. Authorities consider the incident a significant financial blow with preliminary estimates suggesting near a million dollars in damage and disruption to operations.
National Board of Trade Banquet Opens St Louis Session
St Louis hosts the National Board of Trade banquet with about three hundred attendees. Discussions cover railroad regulation, inland waterways, and a proposed canal project, plus talks by prominent business leaders from St Louis and neighboring cities.
Relatives Hastening to Sandringham for Prince’s Recovery
Bulletin from Sandringham reports the Prince's morning condition calmer with febrile episodes subsiding and no greater exhaustion. Princess Beatrice Leopold and other children are speeding to his bedside. the Duke of Cambridge has already travelled. Archbishop appeals for prayers as hope grows. Queen and Prince’s children remain at his side in Lonpos.
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Birthday of a Centennarian in Columbus O
Dr Francis Hay celebrated his hundredth birthday in Columbus with his wife aged ninety eight nearby. A long lived colored woman died last Tuesday and was buried. the grave was reportedly robbed Thursday night by medical students. The Franklin County Agricultural Society forms a committee to seek the state fair near the city. The semi annual sinking fund report shows receipts of 1 315 916 and disbursements of 375 171. The 1870 and 1871 loans redeemed amount to 233 600 and 291 322 respectively, leaving a total funded debt of 9 022 721 73. Domestic and foreign debt totals are outlined with investments at 21 992 096 37. After deductions, interest on remaining debt is six percent as the state aims to retire the 1870 loan by January 1873.
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Pittsburg Tragedies and a Woman Question Lecture
Henry Brown conductor on the Pittsburg line crushed to death after falling between depot parts at Allegheny City. A coroner’s inquest into brakeman O Neill killed at Pittsburg finds railroad neglect for failing to inspect cars. O Neill’s mother has gone insane. Daniel Schindle lectured on the woman problem, praised as the best yet given in this country or Europe.
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Chicago Saloon Murder Over Pigeonhole Game
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports at 11 last night in John Zimmerman’s saloon, 734 Archer avenue, Jefferson Keating shot and killed Joseph Townsend after a quarrel over a pigeonhole game. Keating is arrested. Earlier, J Shull, Kentucky Library Lottery agent, was arrested for violating state lottery law.
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Orleans Princes Defer Their Claims
Paris dispatch reports the Orleans Princes agreed to defer for the present their claim to seats in the Assembly after a recent interview with Thiers.
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Telegraphers Strike Expands to Large Cities
England December 9 reports the telegraphers strike growing nationwide, threatening major cities with widespread disruption and resulting in anticipated inconvenience.
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Resolutions consider telegraph lines and sanitary boards in Boston meeting
Br Louis November 9 notes a resolution urging state legislatures to enact laws protecting telegraph use while a proposed amendment to secure all national telegraph contracts failed by a small margin. Other actions include denouncing state article inspections, urging a Sanitary Board of Appeal, and renewal of British light house dues relief for vessels.
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Wharton Ketchum Trial Moves Forward in Annapolis
In Annapolis on December 8 the Wharton case heard testimony on possible poisoning. Dr. Penny testified no fatal laudanum dose was seen. tartar emetic levels were not clearly lethal. Detailing autopsy and post mortem notes, witnesses challenged natural causes, with cross examination repeating uncertainty.
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Reception Plans for Grand Duke Alexis in Cleveland
A Cleveland committee chosen by the mayor to arrange a grand reception for Grand Duke Alexis during his visit. The North American Bee Keepers Association discusses beekeeping topics including a challenge by Mr. Hosmer of Jayresville to sell 108 bee stocks at fifteen dollars each and forfeit remaining stocks. The convention adopts a resolution to appoint an apiarian professor in each state college and notes the 1972 convention schedule for Indiana.
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Fisk Marsfield Case and Jurors Parade in New York
Fragmentary New York report notes the Fisk-Marsfield case and Black Friday jurors with Connolly's case and parade of internationals. Mentions grand jury motion for bail and governor’s involvement with unclear outcomes and potential postponement of turnout.
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Court resumes as Pugh absent for final defense
In Chillicothe Ohio on December 9 the court reconvened with HL Dickey speaking for the defense in place of ill Mr Wallace. Dickey’s argument mirrored Sloan’s earlier, while Gen C H Grosvenor of Athens attended as a spectator to hear Mr Pugh’s anticipated address.
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Disaster to Chicago Schooner The Crossthwait
The schooner Crossthwait of Chicago has drifted in Seginaw Bay ice for two weeks. First mate and six crew reached Bay City on the 25th evening after leaving the vessel Thursday. The second mate and rest remain aboard but will be rescued. The crew faced starvation with scant rations.
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Death of Rev Dr Parsons Revered Louisville Minister
Special Dispatch to the Timesend Chronicle Louissvil December 9 Rev C B Parsons prominent Methodist minister died last night after a long illness in his sixty seventh year He was formerly an actor and at one time manager of the Louisville Theatre and was widely known Marine Lonpox December 9 The steamship Corinthian has arrived out.
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Fire devastates Terre Haute area shop in Rockville
Terrible blaze sweeps Rockville and Terre Haute region destroying the Carter Brothers shop and neighboring East Side structures. Estimated damage runs around $15,000 as crews fight flames early morning. reports describe heavy smoke and widespread destruction in the shire town and surrounding county.
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Fire destroys steam teepee and Hercules structure
The December 9 fire in Ontario destroyed the steam teepee and the Hercules, causing an estimated loss of $50,000 with no insurance. One man perished in the blaze.
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