Letters Back From the Box in Pine Street Case
Witness describes a 1576 incident on Pine Street near Fifth in which Col Joyce opened letters and returned two to Washington DC and to a A. Babcock. He recounted frequent returns of letters along business routes, but could not identify other senders. The cross examination was thorough as the witness could not recollect other names or receipts. The case moves to rebuttal testimony. the President's deposition is read.
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James Mezill
Pine Street
Pear
Joyce
Southwen
Bend
Pine Ll
Colonel Joyce
W. C
Ashington D. C
O. KB
Babcock
D. O
Ananet
Storre
Pspe
Coe
George W. Pishback
Main Street
Mr. Everest
Sassen
Sassen Dapper Taminded
Lamina Tae
Sanday
Lindell Hotel
General
Judge
Porter
Lindell
C. Babcock
E. An
Dyer Avery
Porter Axhe
St. Louis
Evieeee Coy
George Gavin
Board of Police
Comingstone
Megill
St. Joyce
Pillon
Jdge Porter
Porter Spone
Dodge Porter
Porterseid
Publication Calls Oliver Johnson From Retirement
A newspaper exposes a confidential 1371 letter from Oliver Johnson to Henry C. Bowes about Theodore Tilton. It alleges Tilton’s guilt, questions the fairness of action against him, and urges mercy while warning of evidence that could convict in a court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Johnson
Henry C. Bowes
Theodore Tilten
Reece
Hhyin
R House
Basi
Judge Van Cott Before the Conscil Card of Beary Co Bowen
A fragmentary report covers Judge Van Cott's session concerning Beary Company Bowen. It notes Bowen unable to attend Woodstock, Drs. involved, and a attempted defense by Beecher denying any crime. An evening account outlines a proposed mutual council declined due to church refusals in Storrs and Badia. Bowen sent a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge van Cott
Beary Co
Bowen
Se Wen
H. B. Clefin
Woodstock
Beecher
Storrs
Badia
Leopard Bacon
Winston
Cleflin
Saymeing
Plymouth Chu Lnvestigati
Commie
Plymouth Church
Henry Ward Beecher
Strath Clyde Disaster Where Eleven Saved Fifty Nine Die
The Strath Clyde steaming from Bowbay collided with the Franconia off Admiral Pier at 4:30 P M. The Strath Clyde exploded its boiler and sank. Fifty nine were drown, eleven saved, two tugs towed the Franconia, Dover life boat failed to reach passengers. Survivors landed at Deal.
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Strath Clyde
Bowbay
Admiral Pier
Franconia
Clyde
Dover
Tim Soci
Deal
Gener
Screnc
Lon Dys
General Schenck
Strath Cluie
Downs
Strath
Edont
London
Death notices for Rev O'Farrell and parish death
The fragmentary item reports the death of Father Zo Por merly of New York. It mentions Rev ta O'Farrell, pastor of the parish, with visitation details described as upcoming but incomplete. The text is garbled with OCR artifacts and lacks full dates or locations.
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Zo Pormerly
Thig
New York
Ta O'Farrell
the Pary
Visitation
Saceacias Yestar
Skidmore 3 Arrest Reported in Deer Park Incident
New York February 5 Henry Wood a woodchopper and David H Skidmore Jr accused of killing or wounding four inmates at the Skidmore residence in Deer Park. arrest reported in connection with the case.
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New York
Henry Wood
David H. Skidmore, Jr
Skidmore
Deer Park
Death of Charlotte Cushman in Boston
Boston February 18. The distinguished actress Charlotte Cushman died at the Parker House this morning.
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Charlotte Cashman
Bostons
Charlotte Cushman
Artress
Parker House
Weather Report From War Department Signal Service
War Department Signal Service issues a weather bulletin dated February 13 at 7 05 M detailing temperature and atmospheric observations for the benefit of force and agriculture. The report notes conditions across divisions and includes time stamps and station identifiers.
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War Department
Signal Service
U. 8
Army
Ferce
Agriculture
Crnommna Ty
Unclear Weather Update From Lake Region Report
A damaged weather bulletin notes a falling barometer in the Lake Region with southerly to westerly winds, turning warmer and partly cloudy. The Mississippi River is expected to rise slowly at Cairo and remain nearly stationary at stations below.
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Orrios
Orric Ka
Waasurmeeron
D.C
A. M. Feenamneriae
Mississippi
Cairo
Panic crowds at Hi¢ amid chaotic crowding and unrest
Reports describe panic at a crowded Hi¢ last night with many turned away. The Carlistatre notes panic and hints at a peace proposal. Prof E E White of Ohio is elected President of Pardee University in Lafay e. Richard Brothers' large mill and elevator burned yesterday. A parliamentary race sees 22 535 votes for a Beg hs, with 814 0 for his pBaemes. A dispatch cites the Sioaz and Arapaho on a threshing plan to begin in a few weeks. Benate election coverage includes a cam semal explanation about Kentcky and Grea Eastern Railroad relations. The speaker denounces slander and calls for an investigation committee, urged to be Republican-led.
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Raaieeksoes
E. E. White
Ohio
Pardee University
Lafayie
Richard & Brothers
Ta 6
Parliaa Beg Hs
Senna
Sioaz
Ennes
Arapaho
Benate
Teac
Cincinnati Anquirer
Kentcky and
Grea Eastern Railroad
Repub
Editor Dame Praised in Sun Respect Card
From yesterday's New York World, the Sun editor Mr Dame was the gentleman for whom prayers were asked at the Hippodrome. The praise notes his journalistic accomplishments and earning exceptional honor among peers.
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New York World
The
Sun
Dame
Hippodrome
Swingle Family Mystery Ends With Father Found Alive
James Swingle of Rivers Station Pennsylvania long thought dead after his 1865 disappearance reappears in Cleveland, reveals a decade of wandering through California Australia and back to the US. His son travels to verify the claim. the pensioned farmer dies soon after, while the family grapples with trust and inheritance.
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Cleveland
Lem
Paine
James Woul
Clevéland
Annally
Swingie
Nea
California
Australia
Re Marri age and Skeleton Mystery in Lake Topee
After a farmer’s burial the remarriage of Mhiv sgn to his widow was performed before the community. The Lake Topee skeleton case drew renewed interest as Zen Tones reappeared and cattle dealer rumors resurfaced. A drover's frequent visits link to Swingle’s absence while theories point to murder by Smith’s gang, with the body dumped in the pond and later recovered.
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Rivers Station
James Cones
James Swingle
Qld
Swingle
Baptist Church
Willittney
Wiltsey
Jim Smith
Smith
Feeny” Gowan
Duboie
Bae
Soiaglar Mat Ay Geval
Migat
Shaemaeae
Rome
Gable
Smith Gang
Decemed
James
Cleveland
Osi
Job
Mhiv Sgn
Wes Ngsin
Serleton
Lake Topee
Apeny Bay
Sean Oaks
Mosher
Meaning of the Andover Beecher Scandal Movement
A Fimes reporter talked with Andover Seminary leader Smythe about a months‑old movement to press a thorough investigation of the Beecher scandal. He described wide concern across clergy lawyers merchants and laymen that the church should lead in inquiry and settlement. Smythe cited support from Congregational clergymen and a Providence signatory resolution urging investigation by Plymouth Church of Brooklyn, while stressing the move stopped short of judging Beecher’s guilt or innocence.
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New York Times
Fimes
Ftrof. Smythe
Andover Seminary
Andover
Beecher
Beecher Te Ye the Matter Faily
Phillips
Park
Profs. Park
Church
Seminary Church
Pps
Oy Py
Saythe
Christ
Plymouth Church
Andover Theological
Plymouth Church of
Brooklyn
Congregational Church
Andover Did Not Righify Any Conviction, As To Mr. Boeckher
Reductions Proposed for House Salaries and Staffing Changes
A sub committee of the House Appropriations Committee proposes a new force arrangement to cut expenditures by about one hundred thousand dollars without weakening service. Reforms include abolishing certain rooms and replacing stenographers with occasional aids, reducing permanent staff, and paying only when needed. The Belboock case and District Attorney Dyer’s opening stir political circles as a Cabinet official questions the prosecution’s strength.
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Cubitant Times
Washington
Pacuta
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Messrs
Wells and Foster
Lekirge
Thong
Bhek
Aasiatante
Pal
ABCOC
Belbcock
Vias
Dyer
Prolonged Legislative Confusion Delays Appropriation Bill
A Cincinnati Times special dispatch describes a tense February 1 proceeding. Democrats push for delay while Republicans defend reprinting the appropriation bill with amendments. Committees clash over report terms and a disputed vacancy in the Message Clerk post amid broader Senate and committee actions on bills affecting pest control, professional conduct, and corporate naming rights.
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Cincinnati Times
Finance Committee
Walter
Nblicans Bay
Mic Jae
Orm
Onion
Monroe
J. B. Filekinger
Yeas
Maya
Beecher Private Council Debate Over Hidden Facts
Washington letter reports a stormy Beecher meeting over an advisory council. Beecher refused to submit to a mutual council, citing conflicts of interest and theological divisions on future punishment. The discussion touched on Mrs Tilton and a miscarriage, described as state prison offense if revealed, causing indignation among attendees that crucial papers were kept quiet.
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Coudeil
Ledhins
Barry
Servie
Dtin
Beecher
Breach Rumor Ties Grant and Bristow Cabinet
A circulating rumor claims a breach exists between President Grant and Secretary Bristow over Avery’s whisky conspiracy indictment. The piece states the President does not wish Bristow to resign and Bristow has no intention to leave, regardless of any Babcock outcome.
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Grant
Bristow
Avery
England weighs open graveyards for burials in parish lands
The debate in Parliament returns to allowing discchtera to bury their dead in parish graveyards under local burial services. The proposed change, once reverted, is being revisited amid Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol concerns. They suggest cemeteries funded by ratepayers as a remedy, but MPs fear added costs will burden ratepayers, and Osborne Morgan’s bill is expected to stall.
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England
Gloucester
Bristol
Osborne Moxgan
Disputed Drowning Case In Cincinnati Area
A drowned man found near the city is identified by clothing as a married man named Watson, whose Lancaster parents live there. The parents are in Cincinnati today to witness exhumation for identification. Death is believed to result from an incident.
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Cincinnati Times
Watson
Lancaster
Andarill
Kentucky Lottery Agent Die in Ditch Near House of Refuge
A Kentucky State Lottery agent, George Webster, was found dead in a ditch on Third Street Road near the House of Refuge. His head was broken and authorities suspect he was thrown from a buggy, with some unconfirmed hints of foul play.
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George Webster
Train Collision Clips Passengers at Prison Approaches
A damaged report describes a special boat to Cincinnati being diverted in February. The first team leaving here veered off track near a prison watch, causing an engineer to jump from the engine. A large number of passengers escaped without serious injuries.
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Cineinnati
Nps
Browing
Tive
Charlotte Cashman Dies After Sudden Illness at Parker House
Charlotte Cashman died at the Parker House this morning after a brief illness. She had been described as cheerful yesterday, but a severe change occurred at 2 o'clock this morning, and she became unconscious by 7 o'clock.
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BosTox
Charlotte ‘Cashman
Parker House
Beecher Denounces Attacks in Plymouth Church Council
In New York February, Deacon Capon of Boston led a preface resolution asking Dr Storrs and Dr Baddington to appear and state facts about Plymouth Church. Mr Beecher defended himself amid tears as delegates urged inviting Storrs and Baddington to reveal any information. The council invited both doctors to present any evidence before resuming debate.
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New York
Advisory Council
Deacon Capom
Boston
Plymouth Church
Richard Ff. Storrs
William Ives Baddington
Deacon Capon Jorgele
Havine
Mr. Shearman
F. Abbots
Bowen
Jie
Bacon
Smythe
Andover
Deacon Capon
Sheerman
Winslow
Dr. Storrs
Storrs
H. M. Storrs
Fessenden
Beecher
Alu
Plysmouth
Siders
Charebh
Bome
Budington
Byiargain
Dr. Lipwhd
Mr. Beecher
Reacher
Themiaeg Shearman
R. W. Iyth
Capon
Drs. Storrs
Badington
Four Hundred Plan Early Start to Black Hill Trip
A party of four hundred men organized here last evening to depart for the Black Hill early next month. Eleven car loads of articles from Sweden and Norway for the Centennial Exhibition have arrived. A report claiming the Pennsylvanians Company joined the Anthracite Coal Combination is emphatically denied by Col. Thomas A. Scott.
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Puiapesputa
Black Hille
Sweden
Norway
Pennsylvanians Company
Anthracite Coal Combination
Col. Thos
A. Scott
Holler Explosion Three Men to Jem
An OCR fragment reports an explosion in a holler area tied to a saw mill. The text mentions four men employed and hints at a boiler incident with three men and a person named Jem referenced in unclear context. The source is damaged and lacks precise details on location dates or outcomes.
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Laoreta
Hille
Manufacturing chemists Addleshaw and Warburton Fail in Manchester
In Manchester New Hampshire on February 15 the firm Addleshaw and Warburton manufacturing chemists failed. Liabilities are estimated at about half a million dollars.
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Manchester
N. H
Manchegsing
Addleshaw & Warburton
River traffic slows as fall continues after night
River began falling last night and continues slowly this morning. Clear conditions early. several boats, including the Golden Rule, reported light freight and quiet business. No packets were seen this morning as river commerce remains subdued.
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New A.nany
Millar
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Wasttweros
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Robbins
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Mt House
United States
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