Epidemic smallpox and varied 19th century notices
A sprawling 19th century bulletin notes smallpox as an epidemic in Edinbergh, juror swearing in Btokes case, January divorces in Dayton, a funeral postponed for Dr Hugh Redman, and large bank deposits in Pittsburg. It mentions redistricting bills in Cincinnati, grain stocks in Chicago, death of W C Macready in India, rumored royal interviews, Jersey City purchasing land for a city hall, and multiple legal and political items including taxation debates, bail set for Roche, and relief funds for Chicago fire.
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Edinbergh
Dayton
Hugh Redman
Frankfort
Pittsburg
Cheek Miurder
Ohio House
Yeas
Chicago
W.C. Macready
Ceylon Civil Service
India
Brazil
Nice
Jersey City
Dr. Ne
Prince of Wales
Dominions
Holt
Roche
Bowling Green Savings Bank
A. T. Stewart
Grant
Rome
Sherman
Caucasus
Washburne
France
A. M. Wood
Common Council of Chicago
James Ryan
Milwaukee
Bateman
Washington
Cincinnati
Osborne
Wolf A. Armani
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Weed
Bridgeport
Conn
Discrepancies in War Treasury Reports and Chicago Relief Bill Fight
Special Dispatch reports a mismatch between War Department and Treasury figures on ordnance sales to France, noting period endings differ. The piece discusses potential relief bill amendments, possible direct Treasury appropriation, and comments from Secretary Fish and Indiana Senator Hendricks on selecting a Democratic presidential candidate outside the party, mentioning Judge Davis.
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Times and Chronicle Wasmuseton
War Department
Treasury
Sumner
Chicago
CeeSees
Eee Ee and Means Committee
Bessemer Steel
Fish
Hendricks
Indiana
Judge Davis
Farce of Stokes trial shocks community and judges
Citizens condemn Stokes trial as mockery of justice with wild accusations about juror lists and competency. The dispatch notes widespread disgust, cites unfit arguments by John Graham, and mentions P Burges raising funds for a Methodist church and local bank rumors involving Bowling Green Savings Bank and Ben Bemme.
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Times and Chronicle
Stokes
John Graham
P. Burges
Tha
Bowling Green Savings Bank
Ben Bemne
Market Savings
Indictments and Bills in Ohio Grand Jury Session
The Grand Jury found twenty three indictments including first degree murder for John Barclay in the fatal hatchet slaying of Charles Garner and a murder by Charles Denning with a stone after a drunken spree. Burglary, assault with intent to murder, and other charges also noted. Certificates filed for Woodstock Building and Loan Association and Forest City Opera House Company. Senate sent Schiff Bill amendments, House members argued but amendments passed, making the bill law in time for spring election.
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Times and Chronicle
CoLumbus
John Barclay
Charles Garner
Charles Denning
Nelson’ Hoover
George Righter
Righter
Pat. Hughes
Woodstock Building and Loan Association
Forest City Opera House Company
Senate
House
Schiff
Grand Lodge Officers Elected of Knights of Pythias at Mansfield
Special dispatch reports the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias meeting in Mansfield Ohio at 10 am. Grand Chancellor Haines presided and outlined a productive term with 24 decisions and over 1000 letters. New officers named include Grand Chancellor L Firestone Grand Vice Chancellor Adam Emerson Grand Recorder and Cor Scribe Joseph Dowdall Grand Banker John C Burns Supreme Representatives W B Kennady and Robert J Innis. Installation set for tomorrow.
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Times and Chronicle
Mansfield
Grand Lodge of K. of P
Haines
J. L. Thompson
Cincinnati
L. Firestone
Adam Emerson
Joseph Dowdall
John C. Burns
W. B. Kennady
Supreme Rep
Robert 3. Innis
English Opposition On Washington Treaty Ends Talks
New York February 14 English opposition to the Washington treaty negotiations is ending. A London dispatch notes the government may fall within twenty four hours if it persists. Britain refuses to pay a gross damages sum, leaving continued contention unlikely. The American offer from March 8 1870 could be reopened to require thirty million dollars in gold. The London to Liverpool search for Dr Livingstone proceeds with funds raised. The steamship City of Paris has reached its destination.
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London
Washington
England
America
Livingstone
Loxpox
Dr. Livingstone
Parie
Procession and Market Pageantry Amid City Celebrations
Police led a large parade along Canal Street with mounted officers and divisions noted as Lord of the Horse and Lord of the Unattached. City Hall platform dazzled with light as officials and guests gathered. An allegorical show followed featuring mythic scenes from Ulysses and a frog battle tableau.
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Mounted Police
Eerste
Empire
Lord of the Horse
Steecha Cates
Deloek
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Mars
Commencin Eglyphemas
Cice
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Charybdis
Sirens
Hiades
Alcinous
Ulysses
Penelope
Frogs and Mice Festivities Dominate City Celebrations
Grand dress balls and masquerades filled the Varieties, Spacee, St Charles Theatre, Academy Music, and most halls as huge crowds swept through lower streets. The parade featured three major tableaux with divine figures, Odysseus trials, and a frogs versus mice battle while a hundred thousand strangers filled the city. Weather was delightful and celebrations passed without incident.
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Minerva
Venus
Haden
Paris
Ulysses
St. Charles Theatre
Academy Music
Ca Pncon
New
Banquet Honors Japanese Prince at Sart Like Event
February 13 banquet featured Mr and Mrs and many attendees including Japanese guests. The Empire of Japan was praised by speakers for rapid national progress and friendship with the United States. A toast to the President elicited applause as dancing continued past midnight.
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Liniier de Long
Mogi Brileste
Riba
United States
Bates
Empire of Japan
McKean
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Ton
Hi Ol
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Iam
Japan
Midnirt
House Debates Naval and Public Works Spending
The March session featured a special order on the Sec.-Hier bill with a $550,000 provision for port improvements and Treasury preparations. Debate shifted to the Naval Appropriation Bill as Mr Garfield urged yeas but gained no division, while concerns about government spending and naval readiness surfaced, noting twenty nine ships and 884 guns in commission.
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Sec
Saenes Ree
Met
Nike
Maerua
Eeather Eamhee
Fragmentary legislative debate on a bill amendment
Readable fragments show a legislative session discussing amendments and vote on a bill. Names such as Lis mie Cole and Anthony appear, with Pomeroy and Hi Han opposing the judgment. The text mentions long favored measures and a potential discontinuation of a petition of laws, but details are incomplete.
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Cole
Senate
Anthony
Pomeroy
Hi Han
State Legislatures Warn of Property and Infrastructure Acts
Conemacs reports February 14 amid debates to authorize sale of unsold Vermont lands in Ohio and to empower canal and harbor improvements. Proposals include incorporating benevolent and savings associations, water works plans, and local governance measures with property rights and utility aims.
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Conemacs
Arene Vitine
Ohio
Benet
Erie Canal
Violence Dam
Ware It Water Works
Disjointed Snippets Highlight Tense Southern Scene
A collage of 1871 era items notes Lydia Thompson's troupe in Galveston and a mix of regional facts. It cites Southern states political conventions, emigrant arrivals in Savannah, racially charged roles, tobacco factory counts, bank assets, crime, and a Tenn tombstone. Strong names include Elliott in South Carolina and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Persecution of Jews in Russia Sparks Outcry
The Jewish Messenger reports an anti Jewish attack on a Russian frontier town, likening it to Odessa outrages. It warns that despite supposed legal equality, Russians continue systemic abuse, urging Americans not to stay silent. It argues Russian authorities delay full reform, risking further expulsions of Jewish residents.
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Russia
Bue Canal
Russian Empire
Alexis
Inmail
Odessa
Ismail
The New York Triluse on Humor and Lecturers
The New York Triluse laments overzealous jesting by writers and lecturers. It notes many “funny” speakers show inward groan behind outward smiles and questions if endless humor harms earnest speech. The piece condemns repetition among grotesque lecturers and calls for a shift to moderate seriousness.
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New York
Viclin
Bend
Alabama Congressman Seeks Sumner Resolution on Public Buildings
Special Dispatch reports February 14 that Norman of Alabama will test the seat contest involving Norris and Handly in the Third Alabama District. The House Election Committee may back Norris Republican contestant, amid claims Handly is a Ka-Kiox. The Senate moves to postpone the Appropriation Bill as debate on Sumner’s resolution about alleged ordnance sales to France proceeds. Public Buildings bills favor Cincinnati Indianapolis Quincy Hartford sites. Cincinnati purchase bill passes. Indianapolis and Quincy face opposition. the Indianapolis bill passes.
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Times and Chronicle
Meton
House Election Committee
Norris
Handly
Alabama
Senate
Sumner
France
House Committee On
Cincinnnati
Indianapolis
Quincy
Hartford
Conn
Cinciinnati
Tadianapolis
Arp
Comeemaiee
Cincinnati
Terrible Sioux City Storm Causes Deaths and Freezing Cold
A Sioux City special reports a monster winter storm that hit Monday afternoon leaving the mercury plummeting to 48 below zero. Trains are snowed in and deaths are feared, including Samuel Ellison found frozen near eleven miles from the city. Telegraphed lines were prostrated, delaying further details on the fatalities.
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Chicago
Sioux City
Mercury
Samuel Ellison
Illinois Central Road
House committee visits Southern Asylum amid 535 inmates
Daybreak dispatch notes the House committee on asylums led by Speaker Van and others arriving at Becker House at 1:45 PM, dining, visiting Soldiers' Home, and planning to return to the Southern Asylum. About 535 inmates are housed there, including 308 women.
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Times and Chronicle
Dayrox
van, Vorries
Becker House
Senate
Umber
Sherman Talks Geneva Arbitration in Italy Treaty Dispute
Rome dispatch reports General Sherman told the King of Italy during a reception that the Alabama question would be peacefully and duly settled by the Geneva Arbitration. The prompt note is from Loxpon dated February 14.
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Loxpon
Sherman
Rome
Italy
Alabama
Geneva
The Stokes Trial Progressing With Defense Opened
New York February 14 At the Oyer and Terminer Coe court the defense for Stokes faced motions to dismiss the indictment. Gerry opened for the defense while the counterfeiter died today. A clerk who absconded from the Paymaster’s office has been arrested after disembarking from a New York steamship. A ship canal project near New York is noted with a twelve million dollar cost.
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Stokes
Gerry
New York
Coe
Tedey
Helen
Jw Gartene
Graham
Asashing
Scranton
Abs Og
Ano
O'Connor
N York
Minneapolis St Anthony Consolidate Amid Severe Winter Storm
The cities of Minneapolis and St Anthony unite as Minneapolis city, amid the severest wind and snow storm of the winter. The thermometer fell to 6 below and winds reached 20 miles per hour. Canadian party led by Col McNab, missing since January 24 near Grand Marais while crossing Lake Superior, is feared lost in the same storm.
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St. Paul
Mixs
Minneapolis
St. Anthony
Col. McNab
Dalath
Lake Superior
Granday
Isle Royal
Western manufacturers meet to discuss uniform preventatives
In Cleveland Ohio a two day meeting of Western manufacturers of newer pipes was held to establish uniform preventatives. Delegates from IllinoisWest Via and others participated. WK A Walker of Ohio was chosen and M Somapiiagwanepesice was asked to draft resolutions and a memorial to present to Congress.
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Cleveland
Illinois
Choven
A. Walker
Ohio
Sumner Resolution Draws Debate On Arms Inquiry
Mr Sumner seeks a resolution of inquiry into alleged ivy tion into arms manufacture for France. Sherman warns this would spark political debate and urges Senate to avoid diverting from pressing business. Farwell proposes a Government building at Quincy Illinois costing up to 150000, opposed by Garfield and Dawes who fear Treasury burden. Dawes supports Quincy but not broad construction, Holman moves to table. vote 7 to 1 against.
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Sumner
United States
Ceobling
Sherman
Senate
Farwell
Quincy
Illnois
Garfield
Dawes
Platt
Congress
Treasury
Holman
Negasivod
Yeas
Alarm of Fire at Blacksmith Shop in Friendship Alley
Fire alarm响 at 1 56 PM due to slight burning in a blacksmith shop in Friendship alley between Lawrence and Butler streets. Engines arrived promptly but no services were required.
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Friendship Alley
Lawrence and
Butler Suicets
Coloring Butter With Annatto and Turmeric
An early guide explains coloring winter butter to a rich yellow using annatto and turmeric. It outlines a method: steep annatto and turmeric in melted butter, strain, salt, and cool. melt a portion into the main mass to achieve a reddish hue, noting annatto yields a deep orange and that color steadiness improves perceived quality.
Incomplete Waltzing Figures and Harmony in Society
The fragment discusses waltzing, social perception, and the idea of harmony in movement and class. It notes many dancers appear worn or tense, comments on Germanic influences, and reflects on unconscious behavior and societal expectations within a ballroom setting.
River News Brief with Mardi Gras Scenes and Ship Movements
Special Dispatch reports a cold clear day as river level rises eight inches. The Jasper, aground, and other steamers are described along with Mardi Gras ball scenes. Barges and the Pauline Carrot depart, while Capt. Yore arrives and 1,050 bells of cotton head to Cincinnati.
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The
Times and
Caroniere
Mewrnis
Lowts
St. Louis
Yore
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