Mixed 19th century items touch politics and crime
A mosaic of scattered reports notes May events in Nashville and Evansville, a Filkins trial in Albany, and crime leads. It mentions the Faint yan from an English prison in Washington, a carnival failure, Pottawattomie chiefs visiting Chicago, and a New York blast death.
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Nashville
Filkins
Albany
Halpine
Cincinnati
Fainyan
Washington
Fiest National Bank of
Evansville
Congressional Temperance Society of
Washington Avenue
Clayton
Ebert
Btville
John Hanratten
Neils Hanson
Chicago
Archbishop
Father Farrell
St. Joseph's Church
New York
Holocaust
Military Academy
West Point
Sunderland
Vaal City
Vincent
Pisinfield
N. J
Aiken
Tedge Miller
Tusc- Joona
Isaac F. Quinby
Drunken husband suspected in Delaney Street murder
A Cincinnati Times excerpt reports Emma Connolly and a small child found dead on Delaney Street. The drunken husband and father lay nearby in a besotted state. authorities believe he killed wife and child during a drunken attack. The chaotic dispatch also mentions stock stagnation and varied international items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tou
Emma Connolly
Delaney Street
Carnival Festivities Progress and Opposition to Wadsworth
A Cincinnati Times dispatch reports crowded carnival crowds and extra trains into the city with illumination praised as a record display. The piece notes opposition petitions to remove Commissioner Wadsworth over inattention to Mexican claims, while Congress shows little activity as departments close and public bustle continues. Financial details of a civil appropriation bill for census, Freedmen’s Bureau, printing, Capitol costs, and other expenses are outlined with projected large totals.
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Cincinnati Times
Washinoton
Freedmen’s Bureau
Capitol
Government Printing Office
Joint High Commission
Great
Bright's Return to Parliament in Europe Report
European dispatch notes Bright's return to Parliament, reports on coal scarcity in France, and the illness of the German Emperor amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Destruction Threatens Union Bethel Fire Rookery Loss
A major fire at the Union Bethel building near Front Street caused near total loss of the structure with damage to adjacent roofs and surrounding properties. Firefighters saved furniture from the Bethel and lodging rooms, while insurance coverage included Cincinnati and American firms for the building and adjoining coffee-house. A separate report notes a large fundraising meeting for the Rockport Railroad, reporting subscriptions totaling $6,700 and plans for stock payments and a stockholders meeting.
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Union Ring
Blue
Bethel
Aiso
Society Hiad Staple Insurance
Near Co
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Insurance Company
Davidson’ Ghoststores Establishment
Hsan
American Insurance Company
Bright's Return to Parliament Prompts Paris Dispatches
London February 21 Bright likely to return to Parliament with a possible visit to his constituents foretelling reentry. His health improving steadily. A Paris dispatch dated the 20th notes a probable armistice extension to March end. Coal supplies arrive daily feeding gas lighting in Paris. German Emperor's health grim with wounded returning to front and Cologne troops gathering. Paris mails forwarded via Calais with reports of French vessels at Port Dunkirk armed for action.
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London
Bright
Paria
Northern Railway
Loxpox
Cologne
Paris
Calais
Daily
News
Dunkirk
Reform of Judicial System Plans Proposed and Disowned
In Columbus a joint judiciary committee considers reforming the system with a plan to create intermediate or district courts and one judge per district. The aim is to allow amendments to the judiciary either via a constitutional convention or separate amendment, depending on next fall's vote. Hunt's Common Pleas bill was read in the House. Also noted are incorporations and loans filings in Portage and Vienna.
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Mayt
Common Pleas
House
Hunt
Senate
Courts of
Cincinnati
Stockton
Qnorrow
Saloon Keeper Murder Shocks Indianaronis Night
Albert was shot and killed last night by Gottloib Wad chester, a fellow saloon keeper, in Indianaronis. The incident leaves the town gripped with fear as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the deadly feud.
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Indianaronis
Albert Waneing
Gottloib Wadchester
Senate Debates on Land Bills and Patents Adjourns
Senate mulls legislative appropriations and court of claims reform. Debate on pardons, salaries, and public bounds amendments ends with a tie decided by the VP. House considers McGarrah Claim substitute to restore Panethe Grande patent records, adjourns after vote 110 to 91.
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Williams
Oregon
Committee On Public Lands
Wilson
Mass
House
Ger
Senate
Court of Claims
Fowler
Ng Court
Cobb
Wis
Wisconsin Legislatre
Clarke
Jeti
Kansas
Pope
McGrew
West Virginia
Ohio River
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Judiciary Committee
McGarrehan
Secretary of the Interior
Panethe Grande
General Land Office
the United States
Pring
March 21 Maiden Ride and War News From Paris to London
The notice mentions a bridal event on March 21 in Lorne. It reports German demands for 2 million francs from St Quentin and details peace terms including cession of Alance and part of Lorraine with Thionville Metz Belfort fortresses and a 280 pound indemnity. It notes a counting error delaying cannon handover to Germany and British reaction to Dominion rumors while Gladstone urges restraint before the Washington commission session.
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Lorne
St Quentin
William
Switzerland
St. Denis
Alance
Lorraine
Thionville
Metz
Belfort
Paris
Callict
Betain Coe
North America
Gladstone
Joint High Commission
Washington
France The Mouse Labored and Brought Forth a Mountain
A historical note in France reflects a paradoxical effort, where a small creature’s labor leads to a substantial, daunting result. The phrase suggests a parable about disproportionate outcomes from modest beginnings.
Names of Spanish Women in Sacred Imagery Remains
A fragment discusses how the Virgin and saints are invoked in Spanish culture, noting the recurring Marian references in gatherings and literature. It recalls images of La Virgen, Castilian devotion, and prominent feasts like Conception and Annunciation, linking them to periods such as Bethlehem and Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lytton
Nieves
National Bank Agencies Decline New Loan Subscriptions
About ten hundred of our national bank agencies were asked to negotiate the new loan, yet none offered to subscribe a dollar.
City Improvements Board Sets Road and Bridge Plans
The board presided by Mayor Torrente debated railroad bridge duties, ordered a Third street iron bridge, directed Vine street grade work, and approved balcony work at Lindell House. It directed sidewalk repairs, allowed RR Smith 20 feet for flagging, and authorized special tax assessments on Albion sley. Ordinances for Finch alley and Faulkner street passed, and proposals to grade Gilbert avenue were sought. The panel urged weekly street repair reports and considered street improvements on Vine and Second streets.
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Board of City Improvements
Torrente
Indianapolis Railroad Company
Ita Ae
Wessel
Vine Street
Elm Street
East Corporation
Walnut Hills
Lllow
Vine
Chapel Street
Lindell House
Sixth
Walnuts Streets
Central
RR Smith
Woodward Street
Phillips
Albion Sley
Copeland
Concord Street
Vatican
McGregor Avenue
Fiunt Street
Vine Atreet
Calyountreet
Theo A Berens
Pearl Street
Central Avenue
Smith Street
Finch Alley
Kemper Alley
Montgomery Road
Faulkner Street
Liberty
Wade Aligh T
Mount
Sycamore Streets
Gilbert Avenue
Miles
Hopper & Wood
Eighth Street
United States v Brandy Condemnation Proceeding
In the United States Court this morning the District Attorney commenced action for the United States to condemn and forfeit ten barrels of apple brandy seized by Collector Lewis Weitzely of the First District for alleged revenue law violations.
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United States
Dist Act
Lewis Weitzely
First District
Court Calendar Overview of 1860s Civil Cases and Decisions
The list itemizes cases from the Superior Court General Term and related courts. It notes insured cargo disputes with Globe Insurance and United States steamer, broker investments, judgments on referee reports, and various railroad and express company actions. Also covered are a divorce decree, probate guardianships, and new cases including tobacco insurance and city appeals with monetary disputes.
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van Camp
Gilbert—Tiaintiff
Tuisbary & Cleveland
Knickerbocker & Co
New York
Oe Tempton En Nichols
Lawrence Va
Pendleton Street Railroad
Downer
Cincinnati and Dayton Short Line ‘Railroad Company
Wentworth Va
Adams Express Company
Leesburg
Preanklin
Franklin
Express Company
Pisintiff
Express, Company
Laintiff
Berens
Margaret A. Lamar
Charles Lemar
Gro
F. Horrien
Paulina Hote
John Hoss
Greeny Ized
Ombager
Elizabeth Christian
Estate
Sive
Tobacco Ins. Co
J.J. Hoeker
Memorable 22d Event Includes Madisonville Recon Exam
At the memorable 22d a reconnaissance examination is scheduled in Madisonville at 10 A M with an afternoon session closing on an address by a member of the city press.
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Madisonville
City Press
Armistice prolongation and reactions from Europe
The Times reports prolongation would worsen Germany’s position while Germany may continue the war without swift compensation and guarantees. Prussia rejects intervention as Bismarck’s Republic recognition is anticipated, Bonapartists seek a plebiscite, and Turkey objects to powers without naval forces debating action against Italy.
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Traesia
Turkey
Times Loren
Wea
Germany
Versailles
Paris
Berlin
Prussia
Bismarck
Constantinople
Porte
Market report details from February 20 trade day
The February 20 market notes show grain prices and livestock movements with corn dull and firmer wheat, barley steady, and hog receipts at 417 head. The report mentions declines in whisky and a quiet hog market with mixed activity at Chicago style prices.
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Sige Famer
Sr. Logis
City Matters: Mitchell Residents Condemn Railroad Charter
Tax citizens of Mitchell Indiana held a meeting last Thursday night condemning the Kentucky Senate action to charter the Cincinnati and Southern Railroad. They urge Indiana's Representatives to support Sherman’s bill for a road arterial link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Indiana
Kentucky State’ Senate
Cincinnati and Southern Railroad
Sherman
Richard Smith released after liquor charge at Fayette county
Before Commissioner Halliday Richard Smith nothe Deacon, arrested at his rural Washington home for selling liquor without a license, appeared and was released upon paying costs of the suit. Trustees of the Children's Home received a $500 check from a wealthy citizen who requested anonymity. The home is praised as a worthy charity in need of aid.
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Halliday
Richard Smith
Nothe Deacon
Washington
Fayette County
Richard
Children’s Home
One Legged Soldier Lover and Victorian Wit
A bright eyed widow with two children recalls her lover, a Shenandoah soldier who lost a leg at Phil Sheridan’s campaign. Her patriotic friends expect her engagement, but she quips she would marry a one legged man if he had saved the leg. Her humor ends with praise for a stout, witty wife named Pentland Argun.
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Rex
Phil
Sheridan
Shenandoah
James
Christendom
Pentland
Bengal War Against Wild Animals Reported From Provinces
A report to the East India Government details Bengal efforts against wild beasts and a Madras report on alliators. Alligators caused heavy losses in one district, with 13 cattle and 14 Ludaries killed by one animal in a year, while up to 15,000 was spent on poisonous snakes. Wolves trouble Bebar as locals oppose killing them, and elephants ravage other provinces due to authorities disagreeing on protection powers.
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Bengal
East India
Madras
T Bebar
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Joe Fi
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Alph McCracken
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Hand, Wherehouse & CO
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Lawson
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Colter
Wee An & Carrick
GEO. E. Stevens & CO
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Laways
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
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Katy
Mont Feen
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