Recovery of Confederate property eyed by US government
Washington reports the Treasury plans to hire lawyers to recoup Confederate assets in Europe worth an estimated ten to fifteen million dollars. Contracts would grant lawyers fifty percent of recovered sums while Davis Treasury probes claim methods and seeks full explanations of book discrepancies. Governor McCormick is named in Paris Expo coverage as Commissioner General.
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Cincinnnati Times
United States
WashiIncTos
Europe
President Grants
Confederacy
Davis Treasury
Davis Investigation Committee
Senate
Treasury Department
Department
le Une
McCormick
Paris
At- LM
New York
Rumor on Osman Pasha Death Inconclusive
Report from foreign desks questions a stated death of Osman Pasha while noting Russian forces advance on Erzurum. Parthetews cite Italian cabinet crisis developments as background to the tension.
Death of Osman Pasha Reported Amid Balkans Tensions
A Constantinople sourced note says Osman Pasha died en route to Bucharest, with official confirmation awaited. Telegrams from Bucharest and Rome report conflicting news as London reacts to mediation talks and rumored resignations. A separate dispatch notes General Paladines' death in Rome and libel sentencing in Vatican circles.
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Osman Pasha
Constantinople
Bucharest
Lord Derby
Tunbridge Wells
New York City Receives Settlement Funds From City Ring Case
December 17 report notes a check for 444,982 dollars sent to Russia and Turkey. City Chamberlain confirms receipt from the Attorney General in settlements with Peter G. Sweeny and Elbert A. Woodward. Funds recoveries relate to proceeds stolen from the city by the Ring.
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New York
Russia
Turkey
Peter G. Sweeny
Elbert A. Woodward
Treasury grants US water certification for steam yacht Estelle
Providencer R L December 17 The Treasury Department informs the Estelle builder that the Supervising Inspector at New London will issue the standard certificate upon inspection provided the vessel is used only within United States waters.
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Providencer
R. L
Treasury Department
New London
United States
Death of a Former Congressman in Michigan
Detroit reports the death of former Congressman Hen Jon F, a member of Congress from Michigan, who died this morning at East Beegiven. The passing ends a long career in public service.
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Detroit
Hen Jon F
Ty Ip Ag
Congress
East Beegiven
Run Ceasing at Bavidge Bank In December Chronicle
A brief notice reports a run ceasing at the Bavidge Bank with activity noted around December 17 and an implication of the bank nearly closing for a period.
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Kitzaneth
N. 4
Bavidge Bank
River Dispatches Report Varied Water and Ship Movements
River reports from Cincinnati and Evansville on December 17 note water at four feet and stationary with cloudy skies and rain. Listings show multiple vessels and schedules between Louisville Cincinnati Cairo Memphis and New Orleans, including Gray Eagle Laura L. Davis and Vinot Shinkle arriving or departing in the region.
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Cincimnati Times
Pitrencac
Louisvislle
Mg Gouna
de Hom Santos Ana
Madison
Evarsville
Gray Eagle
Cincinnati
Awling Green
Kew Oucane
Cincisnery
Cairo
Louisville
Laura L. Davis
Vier
Alko
Vinot
Shinkle
Yeomen
Memphis
Cinsati
Tron Mountain
New Orleans
Miscellaneous Rail Issues and Local Incidents Mentioned in Dispatches
A fragmented dispatch mentions railroad editors in Indianapolis, the Southern Depot in a city visit, and a law restricting scalpers in ticket sales. It notes the Wason Manufacturing Co supplying cars for the Panama Railroad, and references a courtroom ruling on damages for a passenger ejected from a train.
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Florida
R. H. Shoemaker
St. Louis
George Trask
Indianapolis Journel
Evc
Southern
Gest Street
McLean
Rocky Mountains
Wason Manufacturing Com
Massachusetts
Panama Railroad
Baltimore and
Ohio
Pmb
Remedy Pdd Belg Bey
Usen
Louisia Fa
Louisville
Louis
Vite Caaneeieaiei
T. D
Misos
CIA
D. Miller
Harris
The
Mississi Orreliena
Fae
Workhouse Sentences in Disorderly Conduct Case Docket
A municipal docket shows multiple defendants, including John Beggar and others, punished for disorderly conduct with 90 day Workhouse terms. Cahult dismissed. several others fined or bonded. Long docket noted as the Mayor's court trial backlog. Personal notes cover society updates and local business notices.
Saloon Bar Fight Leaves Man Wounded in Cincinnati Area
A Sunday night quarrel at Miller's saloon on Heaton and Fourth streets in the Third Ward left Jacob Schwab with two pistol wounds, one to the left lung. Theodore Seagrist, a former police officer, was arrested after waiving examination and was bound over to await further action on a $2,500 bond.
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Cincinnati ‘Times
Hamilton
Miller’s
Heaton
Fourth Streets
Third Ward
Jacob Schwab
Theodore Seagrist
Seagrist
Hughes
Centennial View Exhibition raises funds for school singing books
Notices describe a Centennial View Exhibition at York Street Church to benefit the school singing books. Tickets limited. patrons urged to buy early. Also mentions local meetings, health notes, and a temperance gathering in Bellevue.
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Poe Isseplen
Mareen
Danube
Boxp Lopes IL
Dayton
Red Men’s Hall
Reede
John Molly
CoLong
A. D. Smalley
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Eli
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Will. L. Govip
Zanesville
Sanders
Frank Ba
Lynch O
Bennett
Tax City
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Karnival
Realmaere
R. Richter
George
Hazee
Tyton
Madisonville Meeting and Tragic Incident At Night
The Madison Building Association No 2 meets tonight. Linden Rogers, a bright and acting lady from Lexington Kentucky, hosts guest Dana tones as Miss Mollierot Curis Wenger of Cincinnati, brother in law of John from Houte. A man was thrown from a property and killed instantly. his body was taken to the local hospital.
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Madison Building Association
Ae Linden Rogers
Gton, Ky
Dana Tones
Curis. Wenger
Cincinnati
John R
Houte
Ladies Raising Their Hats. Olive Logan in San Francisco
A brief item notes Olive Logan performing in the San Francisco stage scene with women lifting hats in appreciation. The snippet reflects theater culture and audience etiquette of the period without sensational detail.
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Olive Logan
The
San Francisco
Cail
Preparing to Seek Into Them on Texas Border Troubles
December 17 dispatch notes the War Secretary being pressed by a sub committee to clarify border tensions. Texas border issues are to be examined with US officers reporting facts soon, with hearings planned in January ahead of Congress reconvening.
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Tucson
Arizona
Simanant
Mexico
Bonora Line
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Guaymas
Mazat
New Mexico
Sansimon Valley
Wasuixctor
Shee
Ulitary Adkins
Mittee
Texas
Wale
United
States
Congress
Senate committee studies Mexican trade and border peace in Washington
The special Senate Committee chaired by Senator Conkling met in Washington to hear General Sherman and consider measures to boost U S Mexican trade and promote peaceful border conditions. The Naval Court of Inquiry into the Huron disaster completed its work and dissolved. A new Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Mar we os, took the oath and began duties.
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Washincton
Senate
Senator Conkling
Mexico
Sherman
Hlis
House
Naval Court of Inquiry
Mar We Os
Oat Meal Mill Boiler Burst Causes Wall Damage
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 17. Boilers at the Oat Meal Manufactory owned by Stewarts burst causing main building wall damage measured around forty feet. Fragments from the grist space scattered in seven baskets with force. Some damage to nearby buildings reported. No lives lost. Estimated mill loss about 600.
Unusual Cats Perform Tricks in Curious Tales
A stray narrative describes a toothless one year old cat and several extraordinary felines. One cat tames birds in a cage, another hides from children, and a performing feline mimics tricks once done by a monkey, all recounted in a whimsical stream.
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Arescape
Suecivas
Izes
Zeabi
Toot
Governor Y Names L. Gelano to Railroads Board
December agreement appoints L Gelano of L Railroads to a three year term ending in 1930. The move is announced by Governor Y and situates Gelano as a key figure in state railroad oversight.
Agricultural Market Report with Commodity Quotes
Markets report farm prices and futures for wheat oats barley and corn with notes on export sales and domestic demand. Livestock pork beef and lard prices shown alongside daily state and national quotes and cash and futures references for December and January settlements.
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Orleans
Deceuber
Dr Farrars Lecture Reignites Ecclesiastical Debate
London correspondence notes renewed controversy over Canon Farrars sermon on eternal punishment and the state of the English church. Critics accuse him of attacking sacerdotalism while remaining within church structures, provoking sharp responses from High Church adherents and Rituaists alike.
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Casamedy
John Bull
Canon Farrar
Mrs Mackay Lauded For Grace And Devotion In Philadelphia
Lacy Hooper in the Philadelphia Telegraph praises Mrs Mackay as a beautiful refined and accomplished lady with fluent speech and gracious hostess skills. She is depicted as intelligent and strong of character, devoted to home and family and tirelessly charitable despite her husband’s beggary.
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Lacy Hooper
Philadelphia
Mackay
Eastern States ring contest query stirs debate
Fragmentary note from the St. Louis Times discusses an Eastern States ring question and opinions on its outcome. The text references officials or contenders and hints at controversy without full details. The readable portion focuses on a decision or stance regarding the ring topic.
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Boas
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