Fragmented 19th Century World Update
A long, garbled list of events and names from 19th century news items. Mentions Ger Noyes report on Karl Marx's death, Cuban commander question, Schell elected Grand Sachem, Kickapoo depredations near Laredo, French interior minister and political caricatures, execution photos banned in France, deaths and officials in New York, Marseilles, and Europe, various political shifts, a fire at Monroe Iowa, and a Charleston South Carolina population event.
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Rome
Ger. Noyes
Carl Marx
Cuba
Metus Schell
Wm. M. Tweed
Laredo
Texas
France
W. Ward
New York
National Convention Toll Amid Civil Service Debates
Special dispatch from Washington reports the Chicago convention site dispute over a costly old custom house site is unfounded. Secretary Boutwell says no price fixed and no basis of value. committee decisions on venue remain pending with January 11 meeting. Senate refugees and civil service backlash fuel political maneuvering ahead of reshaped reform efforts.
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Times and Chronicle
Chicago
United Commissioners
Boutwell
Chicago Custom House
National Republican Committee
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Sherman
Ku Klux Committee
Florida
Escape from Hillsboro jail sparks pursuit at dusk
ILLSBORO O January 2 Special to the Times and Chronicle Royal formerly with Penn Mutual Life Insurance and jailed for forging escaped Sunday evening by burning the door with a red hot poker. He climbed stairs fled through the front door and over the iron fence into the woodbine. Officials pursue with hopes of recapture. Also on Saturday Mrs Catherine Millar and Mrs Martha Saylor longtime residents died aged 90s. Funerals held Sunday despite bad weather.
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Times and Chronicle
Illsboro
Royal
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Durance Vile
Woodbine
Catherine Millar
Martha Saylor
Wharton trial cross examination in Annapolis adjourned
In Annapolis on December 30 and January 1 the Wharton trial resumed or adjourned with cross examination by McCulloch and Genth. Experts Dr. Rees and Prof Aiken questioned the presence of antimony in General Ketchum’s stomach and in test sediments, arguing tests were insufficient without metal proof. The court adjourned until Monday with questions about Tartars and possible vegetable poisons, and whether autopsy findings could rule out natural death.
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Annapolis
Wharton
McCul
McCulloch
Aiken
Fred. H. A. Genth
Genth
Steele
Tenry
Monet
Witnexi
Marsh
Timness
John W. Rees
University of Pennsylvania
Tonry
Paria
Telegraphic Conference Banquet in Loxpox
In Loxpox a banquet hosted by C W Field welcomed representatives from 21 countries, 600 million people, 26 languages, and private firms with 300 million francs capital. The host urged a St Petersburg gathering in 1875 and all speakers called on governments to support the Conference. Members depart for Naples tomorrow.
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Loxpox
C. W. Field
St Petersburg
Naples
Inauguration and state affairs reported from Colombes
Special dispatch notes the Capital State Board of Agriculture in session and the Supreme Court docket beginning with twenty five cases. Governor Hayes denies any Senatorial rumor as Democrats consider Hayes for senator. Blind Asylum trustees report progress on new building with south wing roofing and central rear ready for occupancy next fall. Total paid on the building is 145621 dollars. requested appropriations total 131219 for building 49000 for salaries and 30000 for expenses. 105 pupils under treatment 54 males 51 females 28 pupils. Fireman's Insurance Co of Dayton increases capital stock to 250000 dollars. Inauguration plans for Governor Noyes under joint committee arrangements.
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Times and Chronicle
Colombes
Henry Kessler
Marshal Tiall
Col. Moulton
James Hubbell
State Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural Convention
Supreme Court
Hayes
Blind Asylum
Fireman’s Insurance Co
Dayton
Noyes
Beards and Albany Battles Ignite City Hall Rumors
In New York city politics a clash between Aldermanic factions over Sayer Hall sparks high tension as Tweed era forces move toward Albany. The periodical notes a triple murder case and a renewed call to address New Year events amid party disputes and reform efforts.
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Sexston
Sayer Hall
Sin‘t
Albany
Tweed Gene
Tammany
DAYTON COUNTY HOME CHARITY EPITOME OF PROGRESS
Montgomery County Children’s Home in Miami City hosts a joint session of County Commissioners and Trustees. The home, established 1867, supports sixty plus indentured children mostly to farmers with staff including a matron, seamstress, four nurses and a day teacher. The monthly cost runs to $700 with four deaths reported in 1871.
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Times and Chronicle
Darron
Children’s Home
Miami City
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Washington
Anns Grady
Xenia
Nome
Columbus Asylum
Elien Murphy
Dayton
Grady
Ku Klux Case At Polemical Court In 19th Century Record
In the United States Court the trial of Dr. E P Avery resumed amid extensive testimony. Prosecution witnesses linked Avery to Ku Klux activity while defense witnesses insisted he was at home on the night in question. Court adjourned without closing the case.
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CoLemata
8. C
United States Court
E. P. Avery
BM. Dew
New York Board of Aldermen Impeachment Move Starts Year
New York City on January 1 saw the old Board of Aldermen wind up its year and the Reform Board take power at City Hall. A city committee urges impeachment of Mayor for malfeasance, alleging failure to disclose finances and improper supervision, with articles prepared for presentation to the Common Pleas. The scene featured abrupt entrances, a writ from Judge Brady, and the new board's sweep toward action as the old board exited.
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Board of Aldermen
The
Common Pleas
A. Okey Hall
City of
New York
Common Council
Asepert
Oaeny
Mao
John Hardy
Cowan
Smedic
Sawyer
Jon
Brady
Anns
Irving
Aupublymen
Arrivi City Hall
Court of Common Pleas
Vance
Plunkett
Board of Supervisors
Sur
Senate action on miners panel and one term proposal
The senate discussed a resolution creating a special committee on miners and mining. A joint resolution for a joint convention to fix the state officers' vote was passed to the House. The one term proposal for the President was read and laid on the table, with Powell among Republicans voting to table.
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Senate
Regg
Jones
Trumbull
House
Boesel
United States
Powell
Grand Duke Visits Chicago Board of Trade
Second Edition reports the Grand Duke's Chicago trip on January 2 with visits to stock yards and observatory, hogs killed, a large telescope, a North Side ruin tour, and a 1 o’clock Board of Trade reception where President Si Preston welcomed him. He thanked locals and vowed Chicago’s revival, then head to Milwaukee tonight and back for a Thursday public reception.
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Times and Chronicle
ChicaGo
Grand Duke
Russia
Board of Trade
Si Ww. Preston
Fsg
Board
Milwaukee
Assembly Caucus Picks Speaker in Informal Vote
In Albany tonight the Republican Assembly caucus held an informal vote for Speaker with Henry Smith of Albany and D. Thomas G. Alvord. On Alvord's motion Smith's nomination became unanimous. Senators nominated James Terwilger for Clerk. Democratic Assembly caucus nominated Hon. John P. Jacobs for Speaker.
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Albany
Republican Assembly
Henry Smith
Thomas G. Alvord
Alvord
Legislature Adjourns in Memory of Dana in Louisiana
Louisiana news reports the Legislature adjourning at noon until tomorrow to honor the memory of Dana, the late lieutenant governor. Governor Warmoth is set to deliver the annual message tomorrow.
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Dana
Warmoth
Boston Inaugurates New City Government
Boston inaugurates its new city government today with a total debt stated at 29,383,390.52 dollars and decree funds totaling 11,770,162.35 dollars. The New England Gilliardet Association of Deaf Mutes amended by laws to permit women to vote.
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Boston
New England Gilliardet Association of Deaf Mutes
Death of James P. Shryock Sparks Evansville Reflections
The Evansville community learns of James P. Shryock's death en route to Louisville after being shot, with local officials noting no burial permit was required. Col. Watson and relatives express regret as inquiries and pending postmortem plans loom over the case.
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Evansville
James P. Shryeck
Shryock
Louisville
Tool. Watson
Col. Watson
Hiro
Siemer
Underhill
Evansvile
Wason
Resignation and Appointment of an Assisting Prosecuting Attorney
Major L M Hosea, longtime assistant prosecuting attorney, resigned this morning to Judge Cox citing a sense of obligation to Mr Ampt and courtesy of the Court. Judge Cox lamented the resignation and noted Hosea had been a good selection. Theodore A inn was appointed as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Death of an Old Citizen Mr C J F Burley died suddenly this morning of heart paralysis. He was active in the Rovers and Volunteer Fire Life Association and aged 62. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 from St Pauls Episcopal Church.
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Oporto
Pierrepont
Victor Emmanuel
Swigert
Cit- Mason
Frankfort
San E. Gliddon
Geo. M. Tuttle
Whce
B. T
International Telegraph Conference
Monroe
Ku Klux
Topeka
Berlin
von Moltke
George Hudson
England
Correspondencia of
Madrid
Chateau
Alker
New York
A. Rogers
Briggs
Massachusetts
L. M. Hosea
Cae
Mr. Ampt
Attrney
Ampt
Cox
Hosea
Theodore A.’ Inn
Yeurs
A. F. Perry
L’rosecuting
C.J. F. Burley
Burley
Volunteer Fire Organization
The
Rovers
Volunteer Fire Life Association
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Woman Falls to Death at Turtle Creek Station
A woman named Mrs Cosgrove died after falling from a fence at Turtle Creek Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad, dislocating her neck. In Allegheny a 19 year old German named Herman Grassel shot and killed himself accidentally when his pistol exploded as he placed the muzzle in his mouth. In city a cock raid captured twenty two game cocks. seventeen dead chickens found. John W Pittock hosted his thirteenth annual newsboys dinner at City Hall with over three hundred attendees. Trains delayed by a tunnel cave-in at Corks Run on the Pittsburg and Cincinnati and St Louis Rail road.
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Limes and Chronicle
Pittsburg
Turtle Creek Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cosgrove
Herman Grassell
Ierman
Allegheny
Grassel
Grasel
John W. Pittock
Cincinnati and St. Louis
Cork’s Run
Ohio Senate Clerk Vote Ties and Swearing In Leaders
Fragmented record of an Ohio Senate session noting tied votes for Clerk and other offices, lieutenant governor casting deciding vote, and the swearing in of Van Vorhes as Speaker.(noting names such as Flood, Browning, Parsons, Stimson, and Van Vorhes) The report covers committee appointments, proposed joint conventions to count last election ballots, and initial steps toward Senate rules.
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Mall
Silmson
Chas. B. Flood
Jenner
Ing
Fall
Pr. Browning
Parsons
Tiuteweiler
Faera Ass Saulageiharen
Anames
B. Winber
Jon
Senate
Stimson
Beesel
Cin
K. Boece
Caer
United States
Ohio
Ceara
Ainch
Dosoel
Cosomssat
Fire robs Wilkinsburg drug store in blaze loss
Fire destroyed J.N. Hughes & Co.'s drug store at Wilkinsburg causing about 10 000 in losses with 7 000 insured in home companies. John W. Pittock hosted his thirteenth annual dinner for three hundred newsboys and bootblacks at City Hall yesterday.
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J.N. Hughes & Co
Wilkinsburg
John W. ‘Pittock
Shooting of Shryock Sparks Evansville Turmoil
Evansville reports a fatal shooting of James Shryock on October 2. L D Watson is held on a $4000 bond for the shooting as authorities pursue suspect Albert Strasser after he stabbed Albert Thompson aboard the steamer John Lumsden. Strasser, a local resident, fled the scene and is being sought by Marshal Wunderlich and Captain Rosener. The incident has stirred strong public reaction after Shryock’s Cincinnati burial.
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Evansville
James Shryock
Cincinnati
Rosehead Press
L. D. Watson
Col. Watson
John Lumsden
J. E. Rankin & Co
Shorts
Albert Strasser
Strasser
Thompson
Eddyville
Kentucky
Marshal Wunderlich
Rosener
Narrow Escape From Death In Train Accident
Dayton January 2 Henry B Martin a brakeman on the Atlantic and Great Western freight fell between cars and was run over by the tender his right leg mangled between ankle and knee he seized the brake beam and escaped engine wheels but was dragged a long distance before the train could be stopped Amputation below the joint was performed and recovery possible
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Times and Chronicle
Dayton
Henry B. Martin
Atlantic
Great Western
Committee to memorialize Congress on building appropriation
The committee appointed to memorialize Congress on an appropriation for new government buildings meets tomorrow at 11 o'clock in the Merchant's Exchange.
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Congress
Merchant's Exchange
Common Pleas Curt Joint Session in January Term
In a Common Pleas session Judge Force presiding the court heard the case of Joseph E Lidener v George M Hord & Co regarding a 1000 barrel pork purchase. The defendants claimed 26 percent commissions plus a 244 percent markup on sales, while the plaintiff argued only one commission is lawful. The court held two commissions for the same service are forbidden and sided with the plaintiff on that point, allowing recovery only for the commissions actually charged under the stated conditions.
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Court of Common Pleas
Force
Joseph E. Lidener
George M. Hord & Co
Lidener
Advan
Ripley
Ees
Ona Rae
Sauie
Stallo & Ne
Thomas B. Paxton. Com
Indiana agricultural meet to elect officers tomorrow
INDIANAPOLIS January 2 The State Board of Agriculture and the State Horticultural Society met this morning Eight new members and all the officers of the former will be elected tomorrow by the delegate Board The Horticultural Society and the State Board will be addressed this evening by Dr J A Warder of Ohio
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Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
State Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society
State Board
J. A. Warder
Ohio
Mob Tried to Break In Prisoner Abused Girl Contained
In Rochester on January 2 a mob tried to storm the location where the African American offender in a girl’s assault is held but police halted the effort. Tensions ran high as crowds gathered and authorities prepared for further action.
New Albany Observes New Year As Courts Open Week
New Albany observed New Year’s Day with widespread open houses and heavy visitor turnout. The United States Courts are in session, with several important cases anticipated this week.
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Times and Chronicle
New Albany, Inc
United States
The Prince of Wales sleeps, improves in January heat
Loxton reports the Prince of Wales rested well and continues to improve while the Queen and Prince Leopold plan to return to Windsor. London dispatches note indemnity talks tied to Geneva tribunal, with mixed views on neutral claims and possible sums debated amid wartime duties. Schenck travels to Paris to meet General Sherman as dispatches confirm war-time diplomacy unfolding.
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Loxton
Prince of Wales
Prince Leopold
Windsor
Londox
Geneva Tribunal
the Times
Coloene Gazette
United “Ctes
Gazette
France
Germany
Schenck
Paris
Lexpos
Sherman
New York Legislature Opens as Terwilliger and Smith Elected
January 2 Albany dispatch reports the New York House and Senate convening at 11 o clock. James Terwilliger is elected in the Senate and Henry Smith is chosen Speaker of the Assembly by a 95 to 26 vote for Jacobs. Gov Herman proposes a financial plan as Assembly contenders emerge from New York City.
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Albany
N. Y
Hoffman
United States
New York City
Oge
Committee of Seventy
Senate
Albayy
House
James Terwilliger
Henry Smith
Jacobs
Herman
O'Brinrody
Assembly
Oil Market Dull With Varied Prices Across Regions
To-Day's Ol Market reports a dull oil market with spot crude at 117 cents and 22 cents for January to June. Teystorket remains quiet with prices around 420 dollars and 390 at creek. Pleasantville shows dull activity at 399 dollars. No report from Titusville.
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The
Tinesand Chronicle
Prussiac
Or Creek
Pleasantville
Titusville
French Victory in Oran Rebellion Reported
Paris dispatches say French forces crushed Algerian rebels at Oran with 150 horsemen killed and a brilliant victory noted. The report places the clash among local chiefs and mounted fighters in Algeria.
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Paris
Algeria
Fren
Oran
Additional Markets Report From Burravo and Detroit
Markets dull with no transactions. Flour firm in To epo with Wheat firmer around 1 41 to 1 45, Corn mixed but firm, hogs and cattle weaker, pork and lard down, receipts about 17,000 head. Detroit notes wheat firm with prices listed for multiple grades and oats mentioned in passing.
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Burravo
Minacxis
Epo
Michigan
Detroit
Treadwell
Mob at Limerick unrest derides Prince of Wales rumor
Doglin January 2 report describes a tumultuous mob at the installation of Limerick’s Conservative mayor. The crowd hissed at the Prince of Wales and cheered for home rule in an atmosphere of political tension.
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Doglin
Limerick
Prince of W
Aldermen Try to Seize Chambers as Grand Jury Term Extended
In New York on January 2 some of the former Board of Aldermen attempted to take possession of their chambers but police drove them off. Judge Ingraham extended the term of the grand jury to consider election frauds. The suit of Allen against Gould has been stopped by mutual agreement.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Ingraham
Allen
Gould
Quebec provincial mood on home manufactures sway in trade policy
The article notes strong Quebec support for measures to protect home manufactures and curb imports from the United States. It cites public sentiment in Quebec favoring government action, with both government and opposition presses leaning toward tariffs or protective steps to bolster domestic industry. It predicts the Dominion Parliament will face pressure and a likely shift toward free trade in certain sectors if this sentiment persists.
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Toronto Daily Telegraph
People's Journal
Toronto
Gg . M
Thas Yuan MM
Quebec
United States
Dominion
Ian
New York World Discusses Tariff Alphabetical Order
The New York World analyzes tariff policy in an alphabetical manner, noting discussions have moved to the letter L with a cautious aspiration for progress. The piece frames tariff debate as a structured, orderly process.
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New York
Public Debt Decreases in December by Four and a Half Million
Washington reports the public debt fell by about four and a half million dollars in December. The monthly figure highlights a decline in the national debt for the midwinter period, reflecting reductions in government liabilities and broad debt management effects.
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Washington
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