Rambler Notes on Gangs and Hotels in the Bluegrass
A Rambler writes to Cincinnati Time describing the era when hotels and eating houses used devices of torture, the abolition movement against gangs, and a view of Kentucky’s Bluegrass country. The writer recalls music rooms, depots, and taverns, noting changes as revolvers and tension shift with the era and region nearby. The commentary mentions Moore’s and regional scenes, ending with a personal sign-off.
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Cincinnati
Colentials
Moore
Snes
Tera
Tara’s
Sieittasilte
Yselenget
Turmoil in Kentucky Democracy Amid Cabinet Selections
Letter from Frankfort Kentucky dated February 5 1870 discusses turmoil within the Democratic party over spoils and competing factions. It notes Republican influence in selecting state officers and ongoing caucus maneuvers as well as mentions legislative battles over a Cincinnati Southern charter and railroad developments affecting Louisville and surrounding counties. The piece references political figures, legislative actions, and regional implications.
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Frankfort
McCreery
Stevenson
Coper
Che Jesus
Anna Pep
Prep Ablican
Annie le Orverele
Louisville
Kentucky
Knoxville
Cincinnati
Eshows
Knox
Big Sandy
Venice
ClayBand
Owsley
Entucky
Aus
Cere
Noa
New¢hea
Messrs. Taylor, Hallam & Co
Lars
Garirou
Bishop Rosecrans Versus Rev J G White Debate on Voting Law
Special correspondence from Cincinnati Times reports a Columbus visit to hear Bishop Rosecrans response to Rev J G White of Illinois who lectured on Catholicism. The piece covers allegations, confessional claims, and calls for open discussion, plus a review of elections law bills including student voting rights and various state measures.
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Bishop Mosecrans
J. G. White
Cincinnati Times
Cea
Bishop Rosecrans
Illinois
Columbus Journal
Amusements and theater notes in late 19th century
The article surveys recent theater offerings featuring Miss Fanny B Price in Boucicault's drama Long Strike, Miss Western in East Lynne, and musical performances by the Men Debeghin Quintette at Pike's Music Hall. It highlights acting strengths, melodramatic elements, crowd reception, and charity events at the Helen Relief Association benefit and Turner Hall mask affair with varied costumes and performers.
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National. Theater
Fanny B. Price
D. Hanchett
Jane Leloyd
Boucicault
Jem
Jare Leary
Mins Price
Woon
Laei
Isabel
Madame Vine
East Lynne
Kant Lynn
Miss Western
Tom
Cnn
Prxt
Mendebeghin Quintette Chb
Pike's Music Hall
Quintette
Jenny Punt Te Betaries
Elias Mir
Jenny Dusk
Ryan
Comradi
Max
Emil Ng
Helen Relief Association
Union
Turner Hall
Walnut Street
Chang
Hemme
Miss Matilda Riot
Martha “Washington
Miss Strauss
Hous
Miss Hoofer
Mises Hoffman
Hendrick
Greich
Authenries
Jelliffe
Traip
Annexation Talk At Cumminsville Meeting
The Cumminsville town meeting slated for Hall ton sink tonight will discuss annexing to Cincinnati. Cincinnati leaders will attend to urge prompt action, claiming benefits such as a larger police force, safer streets, access to city buildings, and improved utilities and schools for Cummins ville residents.
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Cumminsville
Hall Ton Sink
Cincinnati
Uicaher
Oneigher
Tage
Unclear historical railroad naming tangled in unions
Fragmentary OCR text traces how Union Pacific Railway and its southern branches were named and renamed, mentioning Kansas Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, and Missouri Kansas Texas lines. The passage references Ogden Waterville Atchison and a stray description of branch lines amid a garbled history of railroad nomenclature.
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Union Pacific Railroads
Union Pacific Railway
Southern
Kansas Pacific Railway
Eastern Division
Union Pacific Railroad
Union
Pacific
Ogden
Atchison
Waterville
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Clifton Inauguration at Resor Academy Held
The Resor Academy inauguration featured a patriotic theme with tickets already sold for over fifteen hundred dollars. A program listed dances by the village youth and a reception followed the ceremony. The Eclectic Medical Institute closed its winter session with plans for spring classes and sessions in Materia Medica Therapeutics.
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Wales
Covington Bible Society Elects Officers at First Presbyterian
The Covington and vicinity Bible Society met at the First Presbyterian Church and elected officers for the year. President Hon. John W. Steve. Vice President Nit Prokdese. Treasurer Thomas. committee members include J C Blick, M Benton, J M Fisher, George Go, M Leathers, and others. Delegates and alternates were named to attend district meetings, and railroad capital encouragement received broad support.
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Covincton and Vicinity Binne
Covington and Vicinity
Clibers
J . Blick
Philadelphia Street
Magee” Kael
Coum
Poe
Perkins
John Todd
Indole
Bai
Cincinnati
Ston Ae
Whittaeee
Sone Beales
J. W
Ihe Ag
J.dudley
H. Mannon
H. Kenned Brent
Col Charlee Dewsna
Newport Controversy Over Lawmaker and Lawyer Ties
A Newport controversy centered on a well known Republican lawyer and a Democratic lawmaker. The dispute grew heated as both sides traded accusations and denials. The discussion touched on profanity and alleged influence, with testimonies hinting at provocative language and potential impropriety.
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Rai
Esterday
Makir
Wide Range of Brief Items From Last Night’s Dispatches
Telegraphic summaries report smallpox in Memphis and a pending sale of the Ste bill, a noted Diamond Wedding figure dies, Indianapolis starts a glass works, a Yankee Scott elected to Winnipeg council, and a Vermont lawyer and a Vermont death. Prince of France illness rumors circulate, Rochefort tied to old iron mines, Morehead and two bystanders injured, a drowned pair near Toronto, and the Ninth Ohio Regiment tasked with retaining the flag.
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Memphis
Peter Washburne
Ese
Vermont
Woodstock
Rochefort
Lota
Tim
Morehead
Ees
Bacard Packard
Bay
Toronto
Ohio Regiment
41st Congress Second Session Senate Debates on Lands and Pensions
In Washington February 7, Senate members including Mortor Howard and Obborx report amendments to bills aiding land grants and Florida development. Edmunds leads pension reform discussion and proposes a 1813 law change to widen eligibility for veteran benefits.
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Asmington
Enate
Mortor
Nds
Howard
Committee On Pacific
Obborx
Florida
Committee On Public Lands
Wilson
Massachusetts
Committee On Military Affairs
Edmunds
Conepelenes
House
Baton R
State Senate Bills Introduced and Proceedings Logged
The record outlines Senate and House actions with introduced bills, joint resolutions, and committee referrals. It notes opposition by Mr Root and Mr Campbell on a joint resolution, adjournment, and various county road measures and rule considerations, including a move by Mr Potts to refer a resolution to Federal Relations.
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Elville
cKinney
Senate
Ball
Zanesville
Pbell
United Aoe Senate
Palin Ves
Peicies Conall
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Iediciou
Profesor Newberry
Root
Campbell
Potts
HOUSE
Tbe Committee On Finance
Subeniined County Matter and Road Writs Considered
A county meeting discussed amending section 23 and related costs to establish 6 rail routes while authorizing writs favorable to Gal Humingon. The assembly also moves to bar public access to roads and ways over more than one foot in width, applying to twenty years of property use.
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R. Bradbury
H. B
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