Canal II Committee hears lobbyists on canal lease vote
At a Canal II Committee meeting, EA. Miggian of Perrysburg testified as an assistant clerk while lobbyists Robert Nugent Kent Jarvis William J. Jackson Edward Ball and James ie were present. Senator Cuppy opposed the lease yet supported the bill later. The hearing noted concerns about canal receipts 8 million and elements of bid secrecy. Phillip V Herzing testified on timber cutting at Lewistown Reservoir and signing the water-power lease. Recess until 7 PM.
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Columbus
Phillip V. Herzing
Board of Public Works
Lewistown
Ohio General Assembly Deliberates on Wedd County Bill and Fee Legislation
The Ohio General Assembly faces a long session with the Wedd County bill under review after earlier discussion. The Senate continues to wrestle with a fee bill, prompting ongoing legislative maneuvering and a reported recess.
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Wedd County
Senate
Fire damages upper floors in Pilletarg Wood Street blaze
A fire in Pilletarg Pa between 8 and 9 pm damaged the two upper stories of a building on Wood Street. Firemen battled flames fed by a defective fuel source until water lines finally contained the blaze. No injuries reported as crew contained the fire to upper floors.
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Pittspune
Wearer Lane
Wood Street
Beop
Woree
Ieee
Peark of a Prominent Banker
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a biographical note on a notable banker titled Pearlk or Peark of a prominent figure. The readable words suggest a February reference and a personal profile, but essential names, dates, and places are missing to form a solid summary.
Funeral Service for Senator Held at Broadway Church
A funeral was held today for the senator with attendees from the community gathering at Broadway Church. Visitors offered condolences, and residents united in mourning to honor the memory of the deceased.
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Letaees
Steve Haves
Broadway
Reading of Gaunt letter in Woodhull trial continues
The testimony resumes with Ghester Carpenter claiming no prior knowledge of the matter. Evarts presents a copy of Catherine Gaunt’s letter dated June 2, showing her remorse and seeking pardon. The court debates admissibility of letters as Evarts and Maverick offer differing copies while witnesses discuss omissions and the letter’s integrity. A procession scene in New Orleans Mardi Gras era is described with crowds and elaborate costumes.
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Catherine
Maverick
St Evarts
Maverea
Mes. Filion
Wicasemes
Carpenter
Reptember
Albany
Jeff A
Etearehi
Littis Rock
New Orleans
Carnival Memories and Washington Grumbles in February
A garbled reminiscence recalls a bustling carnival in February with pageantry and spectators amid improvised costumes and marching crowds. A Washington correspondent notes congressional meddling and job-scarred youths facing stiff departmental rejection, detailing a harsh, satirical critique of public offices and patronage.
National grants loan terms for state Grange group
Fragmented notice from Charlestown February discusses an anti the im re any Sor men and a National adoption of dosteres to Amen onere A ws and committee actions. It mentions a loan of 212 for each sau of gee and controls on distribution among subordinate Granges.
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Charlestos
Tive
Sci
Astm
Seanship Wisconsin Arrives from Liverpool in New York
New York reports the arrival of the seanship Wisconsin from Liverpool in February. The Pacific Mail steamer DesoFar from via New York eases into San Francisco in February.
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New York
Seanship
Wisconsin
Liverpool
San. Francisco
Pacific Mail
River traffic suspended by flooding and transfer dispute
Special Dispatches report heavy conditions on the river with boats halted after a transfer dispute. No more movement of vessels is noted as officials address the obstruction and weather impacts on shipping.
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Husieee Louisville
Incomplete Grand Railway Strike Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a strike on the Grand Railway and political remarks attributed to a colored state figure. The text mentions a bill, Ferdiut, and a Connecticut senator, with references to a person named Bessie and a fatal death. A railway tunnel section was run in five minutes, and the track is not yet ready for regular service.
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Hoogee
Wwesell
Mixth
Pugh
Com mander in-Chief appointment noted in report
In a fragmentary dispatch Moriones is named Commander in Chief of the Army of the North while Alfonso reportedly lost 500 as forces fortified Susuaiees. The document hints at movements near Strasburg and references Panag and the Tuare Mberelgnsine without full clarity.
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Ien
Moriones
Army of the North
Strasburg
A Ee
Fragmentary remark on social manners amid family relations
A muddled remark discusses a man shaped by his sisters and brothers, noting how sisters influence his tastes and curb his broader social range. It mentions attendance and competing suitors, with hints of other young ladies present in the social scene.
Mystery Note Stirs Secretaries Office Inquiry
An odd transcript shows A A aory questioning a secretary about a note. The secretary, after cautious deliberation, judges the note as middling rather than clearly good or bad.
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McCouber
U. S
Handkerchief Holder Fan Promises Three in One
An 1890s tip suggests a novel vanity gift. A jewelry fan becomes a handkerchief holder with lace trim and a scent bottle. The design links fan, scent and storage in a single graceful accessory.
New tariff bill read in House imposes taxes on spirits tobacco and sugar
February session reports a tariff bill proposing one dollar per gallon tax on all spirits to be manufactured in the future and fifteen or twenty four cents per pound on tobacco and sugar duties, with existing taxes continuing for tobacco. Senate activity centers on public buildings reports and Morton pushes Pinckback admission while the House handles Post Office Appropriation.
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Wastixetos
Senate
Committee On
Morton
House
Legislature and Runcombe Spoiled in House Vote
A late February House session saw Democrats attempt to pass a joint resolution urging Congress to equalize soldier bounties, with a preamble denouncing the Republican party. After a fierce, party line exchange led by Mr Havens, the offensive portion was struck out, and the resolution narrowly carried to the next stage. No broader business was transacted.
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Daily Times
Isp
ANAPO
Congress
Havens
Enouch
Remains of Mayor Biwek to be Interred at Alleghany Cemetery
Special dispatch notes the late Mayor James Biwek will be interred at Alleghany Cemetery. The Duquesne Greys, city councils, police, Masonic Lodge No. 45, and pallbearers including Mayor McCarthy will attend the funeral.
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Traily Times
Pittabi RG
James Biwek
Nelock
Duquesne Greys
Ity
Masonic Lodge
McCarthy
Alleghany Cemetery
President nominates Thayes for Wyoming Governor post
Special dispatch reports February 10 that President nominates ex Senator John M. Thayes of Nebraska to be Governor of Wyoming Territory. John A. Campbell, then Governor of Wyoming, is named for Third Assistant Secretary of State.
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Daily Times
Waswixertes
John M. Thayes
Nebraska
Wyoming Territory
John A. Campbell
Wyoming
Continuation of Mrs Crow Examination In Tilton Beecher Trial
The report details continued testimony in the Tilton Beecher case from New York on February 10. Mrs Tilton, familiar to the court, is described with Mr Tracey Beecher and her son present. Witnesses discuss a 1856 letter to a friend in Counselon and references to Mme Tilton, Mrs Woodhull, and others, including alleged forgeries and publication gaps. The narrative covers meetings, hotel stays, and personal visits surrounding Mrs Tilton and her child born June 14, 1849, with testimony from Plymouth Investigation Committee proceedings.
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Tilton-Beecher
Evarts
Tilton
Councellon
Bargaat
Winsted
Beeps
Sears
Woodhull
New
York
Nyation
Mme. Tilten
Cowd
Cathariné Gaunt
Schoharie
Amber
Mré
Gilbert Caan
Tilion
Howe
Reese
Adareens
Ellen Denam
Meene
Plymouth
Testimony Fragments and Phonography Claims In Court
A transcript section recalls witness recollections on phonography learning and copying Beecher and Tilton letters. The court recess follows. The notes reference Beechers letters from 1871 to 1873 and the absence of certain papers.
Burglar Charles Richards Exposed in Local Court
Charles Richards faces burglary charges in a local court as authorities expose his alleged crime during a February hearing. The case details note his prior arrest record and the ongoing legal proceedings in district court.
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Witic AG
Charles Richards
Portland Notice on Carriage Company Financial Penalties
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Portland and a February financial issue regarding a carriage company, noting a pending sum of $100,000 in connection with a failure or dispute. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or actions.
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Portland
Po Kinbell Carriage Age ‘Company
River Weather Keeps Rivers Falling On Ground
Fragments report Monongahela river levels down to near zero in Pittsburgh area with two wharfboats aground on the barge. cold morning temperatures, rain and mild conditions noted elsewhere though no arrivals or departures listed. Oil market news from Portside, Oil City and Titusville shows quiet trading with prices around $1 to $1.90.
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Daily Times
Monongahela
Weather and manners aboard the liner in a brisk exchange
A crew of observers notes lively shipboard chatter about the captain and weather as a passenger asks about the night’s machinery and storms. The men joke about bravado while the captain remains reticent, highlighting social contrasts at sea.
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Capra
Haly Lees
Placacy
Gt Commercial Bulletin
Mark Twains Dentists of London and Painful Reminiscences
A fragment from a Mark Twain piece recalls his England years and London dentist visits. Vivid, sensory memories describe the dental chair, instruments, a cold bite, the glow of red glass spittoons, yellow drawers, and the smell of the dentist’s gloved thumb as he endures torture and longs for relief. The prose blends humor and discomfort with vivid period detail.
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Mark Twains
England
London
Ftind
Whose Whirling Stool Sets Stage for Noisy Piano
A fragment recounts a curious scene with a young woman spinning a stool and fluffing down, while a pianist named Gover handles cuffs and keys as a chaotic chorus erupts. The passage closes on a wild piano howl and a frantic stampede of sounds likened to rats and mice.
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Satara
Miusie
Iver Wendell Holmes
Fragmentary Lancaster Poem Fragment Notes Unclear Text
The readable lines hint at a Lancaster poem fragment with scattered words about pike ram gravel bank and a vague plan to run a calf monthly. The bulk is garbled, with missing context names and places preventing a clear reportable event or人物.
Act to tax distilled spirits and adjust duties in 1875
A proposed act outlines new excise duties on all distilled spirits not already taxed, setting a bond warehouse framework and a 15 cent per gallon levy. It repeals parts of existing statutes, imposes penalties of 5 dollars per gallon for removal without payment, and extends duties to brandy and foreign spirits with revised rates. It modifies cane juice products and assigns administration to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
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United States
Helio
Ian Praephass
Canaan
Bankruptcy Action Against Crawin Wafer & Company
In New York seven creditors file a united proceeding to place Crawin Wafer & Co in bankruptcy. The action aims to liquidate assets and resolve claims under court supervision.
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New York
Eee
Crawin, Wafer
Unclear remarks on private bills and Post-office appropriation
Fragmentary report shows discussion of three seemingly minor private bills and the introduction of others, with the Post-office Appropriation noted. Tyner is mentioned as being taken up and referred to a committee, but the text is largely illegible and disjointed.
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Siti
Ordor
Tyner
Wes
Von
Meavy Five-Lows and Fire Hit Faraburn Enterprises
A blaze last night damaged several local businesses in Faraburn including the Finn House Thurston's oloe factory Banker's store Bank Building and Congressional Church. Losses exceed $1 hundred thousand with no injuries reported at this time.
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Great Paiss
N.Y
Finn
Thurston's
Banker's
Fara
General Hookers Great Battle Picture at Wiswell Gallery
An exhibition features General Hooker's landscape of Lookout Mountain with infantry and artillery advancing. Critics praise precise figures and battle scene detail while noting the artist’s inexperience and lack of grand composition. The work serves as a valuable historical record despite modest artistic effect.
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Hooker
Battle of
Lookout Mountain
Wie
Wells Art Gallery
Pike
Wiswell’s Art Giallery
Conviet
God
Ieneral
Crees Sena
Horacie Vernet
America
Wiswell’s Bay
Noble
State v Rufer Opens Argument in Court
The State versus George Rufer moved into its second day as C W Baker assistant prosecuting attorney and Milligan for the defense presented opening arguments yesterday afternoon. Court reconvened this morning for further proceedings.
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George Rufer
C. W. Baker
Mr. Milligan
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