Fragmentary 19th Century News Tidbits From Across the Globe
A jumble of brief notes reports aUtah woman seized papers a New York freight train arriving after snow blockade Queens tax rolls missing Mazatlan captured by Federal troops disputed Paris bishops Legitimists claim a restoration movement India steamship arrivals New York political hearings Times calls for police probe Legrand Lockwood funeral Cuba and General Agramonte rumors of surrender Antwerp unrest snow delays Union Pacific blocks rail traffic Washburn and 2000 fowl exhibition fires and insurance issues mysterious hanging in Ohio and railroad tensions in Kansas and Missouri
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Renee Ms
Utah
Evee Eet
San Francisco
New York
Queens County
Guaymas
San Franisco
Mazatlan
Senate Election Committee to release Abbott report
The majority report by the Senate Election Committee on the Abbott case is expected Thursday. Morton, Logan, Hill and Thurman sign the majority, Rice and Carpenter the minority. Abbotts seat may be considered vacant if rejected. Chandler Ferry and a Michigan lumberman oppose the Chicago Relief Bill offering large lumber supplies at reduced rates but not in writing. The Chicago delegation calls the move bluff. last interviews with the delegation are set for tomorrow with Fuller and Hoyne to speak.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Senate Election Committee
Abbott
Morton
Logan
Hill
Thurman
Rice
Carpenter
Chandler
Ferry
Michigan
Senate Finance Committee
Chicago
Potter Palmer
Messrs
Mellville Fuller
Thomas Hoyne
Angling
Misouri
Sree
Tipton
Ee Ferry
South Carolina
Mi Bet
Onkling
Sumner
Schurz
Wonkling
Trumbull
Tie Natal
Bey
Senate
Anil Benen
New York
Kumbull
Santos
Trumbull UH
Nana Cagers
Ainuai Leng
Missouri
Japanese bribery trial of Aldermen Busse and Powell
Special dispatch from Chicago reports the Japanese public mood and notes that Aldermen Busse and Powell, accused of bribery, will be tried tomorrow after being moved through the burnt district. The article reflects urban unrest and political turmoil in the era.
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Times and Chronicle
ChicaGo
Busse and
Powell
Fire destroys steam saw mill at Deruos
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports that last night about eleven o'clock a fire consumed the steam saw mill owned by Robert Brown in Deruos. Citizens rushed to the scene saving much property. Brown estimated loss about seven hundred dollars. Origin of the blaze is unknown. the mill had no insurance.
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Times and Chronicle
Deruos
Robert Brown
Gaugar Refsery and Mills Burn in Fire
Fire swept through multiple facilities in Van Plains and nearby towns on February 27. The Gaugar Refsery, Harmony Mills, and other buildings including Chapman & Sherman and Hafert's stores were destroyed, with total losses estimated around 183,000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Gaugar Refsery
Eea Ehertaner
Ara & Bs En Pet Tae Stanton
Conors
Harmony Mills
da Lous
Dovsn
N. H
van Plains
Chapman & Sherman and Hafert's
Prince of Wales Thanksgiving Crowds In London
February 25 Loypox England reports preparations for the Princes Thanksgiving procession with dense crowds and street decorations. Reports indicate crushes near attractions injuring two and possibly more as a million people gather in London. On February 27 the event includes bells, a 30,000 child chorus, and army detachments with a Te Deum in Dublin.
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Loypox
Lonpon
Prince of Wales
Dublin
St. Patrick's
Papal Appeal Urges French Bishops to Back Count Chambord
The Pope sent a letter to French bishops urging support for Count de Chambord as ruler of France. Reports say the Count plans to leave Antwerp tomorrow.
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Count de Chambord
France
Antwerp
Mexico Crisis Deepens as Rebel Forces Advance
A special dispatch from Mexico City reports shifting military status near San Luis Potosi with government forces facing pressure. The political outlook worsens as President Diaz vows to defend the republic amid ongoing turmoil.
August note about Ben Poe and construction
A fragmentary item mentions August and Ben Poe in connection with construction work. No clear event date or location is readable. details remain vague. Further context is not provided in the legible text.
Arrival of Japanese Embassy to Chicago Welcomed
The Japanese Embassy arrived yesterday afternoon and was escorted to Tremont House and Grand Central Hotel by a committee from the Common Council. Mayor Medill greeted the delegates in Tremont House praising America's friendship with Japan, trade, travel, and social ties.
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Cutcaco
Tremont Houvre
Grand Central Hotel
Amittee
Common Council
Aurora
Tremont House
Medill
Japan
America
Supnae Chao
Agricul
Fwakura
DeLong
Tammany Reorganizers and Charges Reported in New York
A chaotic February meeting of the Committee of Twenty Two discussed reorganizing the society and the Grand Sachem plan. Charges surfaced including bribery attempts against a juror in a Pennsylvania case linked to Consumers’ Optical vs Hutchinson. Reports critique mismanagement of Germany's Retreat on Staten Island and spread of infection.
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New York
Re. Ouendorfer
Munchey Bex
Wewark
Robert P. Love
Pennsylvania
Consumers
O Var Company
Kingston
Hutchison
Albany
Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce
Erday
Adre
Legrand Lockwood
Aomwin
Steamer Expedition Rumor Lacks Foundation Here
Louisville February 27. Rumor of a steamer expedition and mine blasts circulated among steamboat men here but proved unfounded. Reports claimed a chain of events tied to railroads to revive river travel after a recent short line accident, though no evidence supported the claim.
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LouisviLlg
Cincinnati
Senator Samner Helped Colored Vote in Rights Fight
Boston February 27 report credits Senator Samner with aiding the colored people's vote and advancing equal rights efforts. The article highlights his support and the impact on civil rights campaigning in the period.
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Boston
Senator Samner
River News and Congress Notes From Evansville
Special dispatches report river conditions with the Ohio at four feet and crews towing the Fostboy and Fanny Lewis to Portland amid a mild clear spell and light rain. Later, Monongahela traffic is quiet as the river falls several inches and locks face repairs. In Washington, Senate debates a resolution asking for detailed records on appointments and removals, with sharp exchanges over recommendations, patronage, and executive access.
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Times and Chronicle
Orca Apn
Bettie Gilbert
Gallipolie
Evansville
Inp
Meiers
E Dean
Down
G. Beens
Cairo
Petive
Fostboy
Fanny Lewis
Portland
Lownsvi Lye
United States
Beenjee Peat
Cincinnati
Peytoea
Shannon
Simpeon Horns Aekeburg
Mollie Ebert
Ell
Durfee
Ranza
Potomac
Porisbane
Monon
Bean
Sam
Clark
Bea
Kate Putnam
St. Louis
Double Murder in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania
In Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania farmer Daniel Kramer and his wife were found murdered in their home nine miles west of Auburn. The male victim was killed with brains scattered and the home looted of $800 to $1,000 in gold and silver. Mrs Kramer died soon after and is not expected to recover. Police have no clues and the crime remains unsolved. In Hartrorp Connecticut reports say Scott and Charest are the Windor Locks murderers and will be brought from Ohio to face charges after a new requisition.
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Schuylkill Haven
Daniel Kramer
Auburn
Schuylkill County
Kramer
Twe Marderets
Hartrorp
Conn
van Werth
Scott and Charest
Wind
Ohio
Jewett
Connecticut
Financial Aid Bill Passed to Aid Blue Ridge Railroad
A Columbia dispatch reports the Senate expected to approve a bill validating state bonds and aiding the Blue Ridge Railroad with up to 2,000,000 dollars. The House passed the measure and the path to Senate approval was anticipated today.
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Blue Ridge RR
New York
Columbia
S.C
Ao and Means Committee
House
Senate
Parliament Proceedings and Debates Amid Suspending Rules
Fragmentary report of legislative actions including motions to suspend rules, a resolution on war contracts and tobacco tax, committee inquiries on ordnance sales, and adjournment bids. Mentions Mr. Yousing, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Geox, Mr. Ketcham, and Dawes with procedural votes and dates in 1873.
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Yousing
German Lawat West
War Department
Ieee
Geox
Ketcham
Lekpripern
Sd Lioutiiod
Public Library Board Defends Longstanding County Role
The Board of Directors asserts the county commissioners funded and supervised the Library since 1849, with the Law Library room and librarian appointments evolving over time. It argues the arrangement benefited the public, noting annual library assessments funded book purchases and that the county’s support has endured for decades.
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Public Library
Sin
Westae
Coun
Groun
Wilson & Co
Court Street
Walnut
Jane
John B. Dhradhey
Mery Myers
County Auditor's Claim Opinion Before Board of Commissioners
The opinion, presented by County Solicitor Li W. Tries, discusses allowance for the ex County Auditor covering services from March 6 to November 11, 1870. It cites statutes fixing annual and per inhabitant fees, references prior acts and amendments, and notes that charges should align with law.
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Board of County Commiers
Li W. Tries
Hamilton Coxon
Goem
Arcana
Dling
Pier Elas
Cimnaeee
Marth
Sas
Bor
Clarges
Ares
Ieee Salle
Leached Wood A. of soapers' a says an rei gah teenies
The text describes a farmer recalling a prior use of ash as a top dressing for land. He recounts applying about two loads per acre from soap-boiler ashes, using one bath of ash and a later claim about soil response. The narrative is fragmented and filled with garbled phrases.
Senate rifled desk prompts relief bill action
Special dispatch from Waxmixetos reports Senator Logan's Senate Chamber desk was rifled of Treasury documents linked to the Chicago relief bill. The Senate passed relief for Postmaster Eastman of Chicago and the House Commerce Committee backed Shellabarger’s revival of American commerce with the Yellowstone Park Bill. The Chicago relief delegation urged broader duty-free access for artworks and exhibition items as the Finance Committee considers duty exemptions for paintings statuary photographs and related works.
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Times and Chronicle
Waxmixetos
Logan
Senate Chamber
Treasury Department
Chicago
Eastman
Senate
House Commerce Committee
Shellabarger
Western Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
Sabbath school congress gathers for Indianapolis convention
The National Sabbath School Executive Committee meets to plan the Triennial National Sunday School Convention in Indianapolis in April. A mass meeting at the Presbyterian church features Rev Dr Vincent, Rev Hillay Trumbull, and Gen Jos A Beaver delivering addresses. Insurance on the burned American Tran t Works is 82500 with losses likely reaching 320000. John Gorman and Samuel Krozier are bailed at 4000 each over a Semple’s dry goods robbery. In council, a committee is appointed to negotiate the purchase of the old redoubt built by Col Boquet in 1764 to preserve as a relic. A Chicago dispatch says the D K Rines prosecution is abandoned and the defendant discharged.
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The
Times and Chronicle Pittsav RG
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Vincent
Hillay Trumbull
Jos. A. Beaver
Bellefont
Pennsylvania Rabbath School Association
John Gorman
Samuel Krozier
Semple’s
Allegher
Boquet
Jon
Chicago
D. K. Rines
Body of Levi Harbaugh Found Near Railroad
Special dispatch from Lipsgy Ohio reports Levi Harbaugh, a farmer’s worker, found dead about three miles from Sidney with throat cut from ear to ear and a bullet hole in his head. He was said to be of good habits and no motive yet found. The coroner has impaneled a jury and a verdict is expected soon.
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Times
Chronicle
Lipsgy
Ohio
Levi Harbaugh
Drowning of Six Year Old Willie Billig at Sharon Canal
A six year old boy named Willie Billig drowned after breaking through the ice on the canal at Sharon around noon. The current carried him under the ice before rescue efforts could reach him. his body was recovered at about two o'clock after cutting through the ice.
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Times and Chronicle
SH Ron
Willie Billig
Queen’s Cathedral Arrival for Te Deum Service in Loxton
February 27 Loxton reports the Queen arrived at the Cathedral between 1 and 2 pm. The assembly stood as she entered and remained until seated on the throne. A monster chorus sang Te Deum and the Archbishop of Canterbury preached. After services the procession returned to Buckingham Palace with the Prince in the same carriage. Weather fine, celebration a complete success.
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Loxton
Terbury
St. St. Paul’s
Buckingham Palace
Mekhes Trial Resumed and Jury Impaneled in Stokes Case
New York February 27. The Stokes trial resumed this evening with counsel for the prisoner opening remarks and an admonition to the jury. The Giraud jury, previously impaneled, was sworn in. seven men had been sworn in at the outset of the session. The proceedings continued as the case moved forward.
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New York
Stokes
Seyer
Giraud
Ieee Ae Te Wee
Ates
Atzeo
Changes in yard leave Navy surgeon dead at Mare Island
SAN FRANCISCO February 26 large changes in all departments at Mare Island Navy Yard were announced. Edward B Wingham Post Assistant Surgeon U S N a Philadelphia native and Civil War veteran died suddenly of heart paralysis in Oakland yesterday.
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San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Edward B. Wingham
Philadelphia
North Atlantic
James River
Oakland
Fatal boiler explosion at Elyria injures handler
In Elyria Ohio this morning a boiler on a stationary engine powering the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line exploded. The engine and engine-house were wrecked with parts hurled across the river about two hundred feet. Charles Coeeneenets was severely injured, likely fatally, and the cause remains unknown.
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Clev Bland
Flyria
Ohio
Shore and Michigan‘ Southern Railroad
Charles Coeeneenets
Boiler Explosion Destroys Part of Milwaukee Brewery
A boiler at Best's South Side Brewery exploded this morning at around 10:30. The blast shattered one side of the building and blew out windows for blocks, with no injuries reported and damage estimated at about 5,000 dollars.
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Mineeee
Cebounsy
Best
South Side
Buret
Albany. Atbary N Y Port of Niw Cork Carngehan
A garbled note from Albany New York dated February 27 reports a Republican candidate for the port of New Cork in Carngehan. The text is unclear and names are likely misread.
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New Yor
Mexico
Dias
Atbary N. Y
Asad Sey Sid Oficer
Niw Cork
Carngehan
Minister Eburuier to Transfer from Price Stockholm Post
It is reported that Eburuier, currently Minister of Price Stockholm, will be transferred to Kae. The move shifts the leadership in price policy within the cabinet and may affect regional economic oversight.
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Eburuier
Price Stocholm
Kae
Congress Debates Postmaster Eastman Relief and Exhibits Bill
On February 2 the House passed the relief bill for Postmaster Eastman of Chicago after Mr. Re moved. Mr. Sherman spoke for a bill authorizing free introduction of photographs paintings and statuary for the Cleveland exhibit. Mr. Conkling proposed information from the President about offices to Senators from New Sovens on en rere r. The vice president presided as debate continued on the arms sales to the French with Mr Wright on the floor.
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Eastman
Chicago
Sherman
Clevland
Conkling
New Sovens
R. Ferry
Wright
Laws
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India
Glasgow
Moses H. Grinnell
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Italy
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United States District Court of New York
Blatchford
Grand
New York Times
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Oliver C. Hall
Snd
Milwaukee
National Hotel
Waukesha
Wis
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Agramonta
Union , Pacific Railroad
Balt Lake
Charles A. Washburn
Walter
Iron Works
Lees
Joseph Marx
East Cleveland
Minden
Prussia
Elizae Marx
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Prussis
Sepober
McIntosh Camp
St. Joseph and Denver
Fairbury
Kaness
North Carolina
Delphos
England
Paris
Pope
St. Loci
Sfeire
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Maine
Ship Canal
Ben Poe
Royal Japs
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Jarer
Louisville
Senater
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Carad
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Orleans
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Yrille
Congress
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Remington
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Germany
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Restaerile
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Parker
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Mitchell
Wisconsin
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Jefferson
Eldridge
Yeas
Cays
Bine
Sworth
CRIME
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Lisary
Ithe P Board of
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Toaf County
Waaslie
Law Library
Messrs, King and Scarborough
Asociati
Mig
Texas
King
Couwasloudi
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SoRocan
Salle
Pittsburg
American Iron Works
Sidney
Sharon
Mekhes
Wr. Lockwoods Faneral- Mall
Nav Yard
Naval
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Oficer
Dress Goods, &c
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West Fourth Street
Gros Grain de Lyon
Faille Couleur
W. H. Johnson & Co
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Vine
Wood's Theatre
Oliver Doud Byron
Iame
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Charlotte ¢ Cushman
Shakspeare
Ellows
Henry Viel
Merchant OF Venice
Niscellanegus
MAOE
Pike’s Opera-House
Id Matiner
Manning
Ting
Temtion Tetity One
W. Newcomb
rTa
Roger
Price Mcagain
F. B. N Lg
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Ch Huaneman
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Church
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Alexis
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Julia
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Pink Warble
Sioux City
White River
Burns
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Harpeth Shoals
Burksville
Cumberland
Eila
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Petittons
Joseph Bturtz
Covington
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Closterman
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Wordsworth
Milton
Southey
Coleridge
Mizzini
Dale
Franklin Journal
Richmond
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Renant
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Gilt
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C. B. Ditson
Commission . Merchants
West Canal Street
Ciscinaati
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Bro's
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Northern Pacific
Gore
Jay Cooke & Go
Cincinnas
Fourth National Pee Pee Cae AL Bank
John M. Tudor
Con
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Reynelds St
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Wrekly Times
Stil Rave
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Wazaiy Times
Globe
Mike
Weekly Times
Clastrated Union
Publishers Weekly Times
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Atigguey
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