Plenipotentiaries sign new Peace Conven tion at Frankfort and more
Fragmented dispatches report various items from 19th century notices. France and Germany sign an additional peace treaty at Frankfort while Indiana and New York affairs mix with public notices. Telegraphers strike in England burdens business as several crimes and political moves surface across cities.
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France
Germany
Frankfort
England
Saumeel
New York
Sherman
Tawurance Company
George W. Palmer
Boston
Church Street
John Pettit
Iszy Lazarus
Respecti
Gaston
Citizens
Newton Talbot
Alanson O. Bidwell
Sacramento
California
Albion
Michigan
National Board of Bi
Committee
Legality of Mil Arrests to the Test ia
In a Ross County murder trial the final state argument by Prosecuting Attorney Hom. EL. Neal sought a capital verdict, while the judge charged on malice, motive and circumstantial evidence. The jury found John Samuel Blackburn guilty of murder in the second degree. a new trial was set for January 22, 1872.
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Times and Chronicle
Cuai
Neal
John Samuel Blackburn
Mary Jove Lovell
Lovell
Feuhesie
Hugh Milligan
Court House
Blackburn
Pugh
Abraham Jones
Abraham Joses
James Fitzgerald
Prince of Wales in Restless Night Amid Illness Report
Dispatches from December describe the Prince of Wales as sleep deprived and increasingly weak with severe chest symptoms and suffocation risk. Alexandra is exhausted as the groom grows worse, while the royal circle faces grave illness in early December reporting through Sandringham.
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Saxpuisouamm
Prince of Wales
Lompon
Sandringham
Alexandra
Tesla
Victoria
Germany
Tae Duke of Kent
Queen Victoria
Congress Debates Civil Service Reform and Adjournment
Washington reports a partisan clash as opponents of a joint adjournment appeal against the Trumbull Re trenchment Committee resolution arguing it targets Civil Service Reform. The discussion centers on methods, not aims, with hands pressed for a longer session and a vote tally showing 22 yeas and 31 nays amid several absentees. The debate includes references to Handley and Sie tcote and signals a broader political struggle.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Trumbull
Handley
Alabama
Morrisses
Sie Tcote
Vie
Monay
Vols
Araeth
Senate
Boys' Reform Farm Report from Columbus
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chroniete from Columbus December 12 notes new admissions and discharges at the reform farm. 1,471 pupils admitted to date with 168 more this year and 132 discharged. 39 currently in residence. Farm sold 6,154 bushels of fruit earning $632, plus sizable fruit consumption by pupils. Produce included 1,000 bushels potatoes and 1,500 bushels corn with many vegetables. all shoes and clothes made by pupils and worn in the institution. 3,129 pairs of boots and shoes produced.
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Times and Chroniete
Colompus
Eadeeaier
Stet
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad reforms and protests
A Philadelphia era meeting saw delegates urge Governor to revoke police orders amid labor solidarity chants. A railroad merger formed the Atlantic and Great Western across New York Ohio and Pennsylvania. Gen George B McClellan was chosen candidate. The first colored juryman was sworn in at Marine Court in New York City. Charles O Conor faced public scrutiny in Albany.
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August Fleereau
Ited
Albany
Bia
Mee 40
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
The
Atlantic and Great At Western Railroad Company
George B. McClellan
Choen Cnt
Marine Court
Charles O'Conor
Moyer Hall
Utah tensions quell as peace order prevails in Utah
A letter from a capital announces that civil war fears among Mormons and Gentiles in Utah are unfounded. The U.S. government is seen as supreme, with peace and security nationwide. Miners in Dry Canon Ophir district face unrest. raids on houses of ill fame led to arrests and fines. Court appeals noted and authorities emphasize restraint and arbitration.
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Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
U Ai
United States
Dry Canon
Ophir Minin
Massiveting
Rene Frey
Mre Weather and
Mioderate
Ib Vighiy Exceteae
Ieee
Strewn text about naval budget and shipyard plan
The document outlines a joint resolution presented by St. Louis officials regarding the Seapenmeant budget and a plan to establish an iron steamship building yard. The Senate referred the measure to the Committee of Ways and Means for consideration following a unanimous vote on related proposals.
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St. Louis
Pikapape
Senate
Committee of Ways and Means
Siaseaty
Condin
Towa Wowern
Secretary of the Navy
Atlanta Dispatch Reports Legislative Executive Clash
An Atlanta dispatch describes a conflict between the governor and the legislature over extending the session beyond legal limits. The governor orders the treasurer not to pay members as rumors swirl about a battle with the president. both houses were to meet today amid leadership tensions.
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New York
Atlanta Dispatch
Conley
Session notes and bills before Congress and House
Text records Senate and House actions from December 11 including amnesty and revenue bills, committee referrals, retrenchment and civil service reform proposals, education and race provisions, payment accountability, and procedural moves. Mentions Paymaster Hodo inquiry, cross-border negotiations with Britain and Mexico, and the adjournment after suspending rules.
Washington Daily Dispatch: Cuba to New York Politics
In Washington the House Elections Committee settles Texas contested seats with Clarke and Herndon temporarily seated. Herndon sworn in. adjournment dates set. Sumner and Schurz amendments debated. Palmer’s Civil Rights and Banks' Treaty of Washington bills discussed. fisheries clause delayed. Phillips promotes Palmer removal of Chicago troops amid Havana dispatches. Senate confirms Arthur as New York Collector and Douglas as Internal Revenue Commissioner.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
House Committee On Elections
Texas
Clarke
Herndon
Sumner
Morton
Sehurz
Farwell
Chicago
Committee On
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Boutwell
Farnsworth
Banks
Treaty of Washington
Garfield
Appropriations Committee
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Banks’ Treaty of Washington
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Union
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Springfield
Gary
Palmer
Havana
Western Associated: Press
Senate
Arthur
New
The Dying Prince At Sandringham In Rumored Distress
Rumors circulate of incidents at Sandringham as the prince remains gravely ill. Official bulletins report persistent restlessness and no sign of improvement while the royal yacht Victoria and Albert departs to bring Princess Victoria to England.
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Lonpor
Sandringham
Loxpox
Andringham
Victoria and Albert
Victoria
Prince Imperial
England
Accidently Killed and Alleged Rape Attempt In New Albany
Special disputed report from New Albany December 12 states Thomas Tenny was accidentally killed at Lafayette when run over by a vehicle. Thomas Day, a watchman on the steamer WN, arrived. J Bigley, at the lower wharf, was arrested on a charge of attempting to rape a late girl named Fannie Tucker. Facts not yet developed.
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Cimes and Chronicle
New Avany
Thomas Tenny
Lafayette
Thomas Day
Ocean Bank Failure Shocks New York Clearing House
Reports say Ocean Bank, linked to Tweed as director, was expelled from the Clearing House after failing. A receiver may be appointed, with about 75 percent of deposits expected to be called. Additional failures are noted at Union Square Bank and Wright & Co and J Leaycraft.
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New York
Ocean Bank
Tweed
Union Square Bank
J. Leaycraft
Firearms Cause Dual Misfortune at Stage and Field
Dispatch from December 12 reports John Dickson of Sewickly accidentally shot himself while hunting and died. At the Fifth Avenue Opera House RF Gilbert, a performer, was seriously wounded when a staged gun misfired during the "Help" crescendo, blowing powder on his face and injuring him. the injury is described as painful but not fatal.
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Times and Chronicle
Prrrsevxa
John Dickson
Telegraphers Strike Pleads Delays Across Telegraph News
The telegraphers strike has caused delays and complaints as the press awaits progress. Geneva is set for the formal preliminaries, with Lord Chief Grieve expected to attend the meeting of the Board of Arbitrators and the Treaty of Washington.
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Geneva
Ivan Grave
Fee
Board of Arbitrators
Treaty of Washington
Locomotive Explosion Kills Engineer on Illinois Central
A water-train locomotive on the Illinois Central Railroad exploded near Ponvee last night, killing the engineer and injuring others. Rescue crews recovered bodies as investigations begin into the boiler failure and the cause of the blast remain unclear.
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Case
Illinois Central Railroad
Exvineea
Ponvee
Eae
Iewington
Reece
Endae
Secettie
Lowing Ae
Toon
Ship Fergnai Wreck Claims All Hands
Marine records report the ship Fergnai wrecked with a cargo of wheat off Loxpon on December 12. All hands are lost, with no survivors found. Rebeale and Slat Paper Spain referenced in notices as distant parties related to the voyage.
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Spain
Irene HA
Irax
Fergnai
State cases reveal bill of particulars against ex treasurer
In the State cases, the motion to strike from the docket is overruled and a bill of particulars is filed against Mr Kimball, Ex Treasurer, alleging deposits of State funds and interest, illegal payouts, and destruction of records. Fort Wayne Loan and Saving Association articles filed, capital $100 000. Railroad men attend a pass system meeting in St Louis. A local meeting set for the 20th. Revenue banquet honoring George B Williams tonight at the Bates House.
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Times and Chronicle
Ispramarouis
Kimball
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
George B. Williams
Bates House
Congress Second Session Deliberations and Swearing In
The December session opened with bills introduced and referred while Mr Herndon of Texas was sworn in. Dawes resolution seeks an investigation into executive era. Senate adjourned over from December 7 to January 5 at Morton’s request amid tariff and taxation debates and a race-related political trial amendment.
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Éall
Keegan
Aor
Covington
Ol Ahe
Abe
Aye Toon
Dawes
Campbell Arta Cave
Great Britain
Mexico
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Soepencies
Jon
E Kelley
Herndon
Texas
Senate
House
Morton
Agricult
Ang Schurz
Public sale to satisfy government claim against Clarke Dye Co
United States Deputy Collector C Landis will offer at public sale between 1 and 3 pm tomorrow Wednesday December 13 to satisfy a government claim of 39483 against Clarke Dye Co distillers Tippecanoe. The sale consists of 17000 gallons of whisky 400 bushels of grain and other property. If the claim isn’t realized the distillery itself will be offered on the 29th of this month.
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Times and Chronicle
TriprcaNoz
C. Landis
United. States
Clarke, Dye & Co., Distillers
Cincinnati Coal and Rail Link Urges Westward Trade Boost
A Bloomington speaker advocates Cincinnati backed by Indiana coal fields to build competing rail lines via Owen and Bar counties to reach Chicago and St Louis. He argues cheaper freights and mineral wealth, highlighting Indiana coal and iron ore near Brown and Monroe counties, and the potential to make Cincinnati a leading western manufacturing hub.
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Pune
St. Louis
Chicago
Iron Mountain
Lake Superior
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Tony
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Pisco
of Cox
Tur
Monroe County
Tad
Tha Owen
Rand
Sinking of the Steamer Celeste near Pine Bluff Arkansas
The Arkansas River steamer Celeste struck a snag twenty miles below Pine Bluff and sank in seven feet of water. Cargo mainly cotton was transferred to shore with little loss. The vessel valued at 16000 dollars, partly insured, and the cargo also insured. raising is possible but the boat is badly broken.
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Times and Chronicle
Mexicana
Arkansas River Packet Company
Arkansas River
Pine Bluff
Tom McGehan Third Trial and Coroner's Case
Dayton dispatch reports ongoing McGehan trial proceedings with eleven related coroner items unresolved. The court heard Renner versus Bennett in a coroner’s contest, while Commissioner Capron ordered a Dayton seed drill for the Japanese government, with action continuing into the next morning.
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Coroners
Japan
Times and Chronicle
Dayton
Common
McGehan
Renner
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