Horrific Murder Plot Near Shannon Mississippi
A special dispatch describes a gruesome double murder near Shannon Mississippi with the Borum family slain and their house burned. Suspected strangers who sought a loan are blamed, with a theory of robbery and assault followed by arson. Other items note horse thefts in Lincoln County Arkansas and a planter shooting in Independence County Arkansas, plus Mississippi Legislature turmoil and political contests in Nashville.
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Shannon
Miss
Borum
Colpe
Manan
Boerum
James Prince
James @reay
Lincoln Coun Ark
Escnet
Murray
Independence County
Arkansas
Heim
Navy
Helm
Black River
Terday
Batesville
Mississippi
Avalanche
Nashville
Stevens
Gan. Brown
Beavers
Senate
Lalies
Assembly
Etn. Genet
United States Troops Guard State House in New Orleans
At 8 AM United States troops occupy positions to shield the State House with two infantry columns from Chartres Street to the levee. Metropolitans stand ready to block access while a Chartres Street squad restricts exits. Eighteen hundred federal troops poised to support the state government amid tensions with the White League and circulating unrest.
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United States
Chartres Street
St. Louis
Ohio Railroads Report Shows Big Increases in Track and Debt
Special Dispatch notes John G. Thompson's annual Railroad and Telegraphs report filed with Gov. Allen. Ohio's 9,730 miles of track rose 522 miles. construction costs climbed to $184,268,484 with funded debt near $19.57 million. We detail capital stock at $264.96 million and total debt up $24.97 million, plus changes in rolling stock, maintenance costs, earnings, and passenger and freight figures for the year.
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Columaus
John G. Thompson
Gov. Allen
Aoa Oblate
Ohio
Makinc
Oteer
Organized Stock Company
I T
Money Traced to Democratic and Republican Congressmen
Special Dispatch reports that a female lobbyist linked to Pacific Mail bribery aided Democratic legislators, including a Kentucky member, to pass the subsidy bill. Ministers Cushing and the Madrid envoys are prepared for Alfonso’s possible kingly rise, but diplomacy expects the Carlist war to continue. In Indian Territory Vinita remains quiet. a whisky incident near Price's Creek caused two deaths and two injuries, while no trains or stations face threats.
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Washington
Cushing
Madrid
Alfonso
Alfonse
Wasy and Means Committee
Lawin
Pacific Mail Company
Kentucky
Indian Territory
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Vinita
Price's Creek
Pose
Chetopa
Associated Press
Miners Wage Circular Causes Debate in Pottsville
In Pottsville January 3 the mining community reports a wage circular from Philadelphia dated December 31 for 1875. Outside and inside labor rates, coal price baselines, and percentage adjustments are outlined. the circular is rejected by miners’ representatives. Mines in the area have been idle since year end and the union suggests a compromise similar to Allenstown Bethlehem and Harrisburg furnaces. Ship notices from New York and Liverpool list arrivals and sailings.
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Philadeplhia
Port Carbon
Albert B. Eckel
Sec’y
G. W. Cole
Garretson
Dr. Miller
Schuylkill Coal Exchanger
Mexsis
Elsh
Naoy
Roberts
Brown
Miners’ and Laborers’ Benevolent Association
Philadel and Reading Coat and Tron Company
Irom
Puddiers
Allentown
Bethlehem
Harrisburg
Maritime notes from Mespais and Gallipolis January 4
Reports from Mespais and nearby river towns describe ships and wrecks, with the Mary Houston and Chas Bodmaan incidents, Allen and Maude wrecks, high water on White and Arkansas rivers, and cargo moves including cotton down to Cincinnati. Ice and rising river levels affect shipping, with arrivals and departures noted from Gallipolis and Monongahela areas.
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Mary Houston
Maude
Kyle
Chas
Bodmaan
Helena Hnd
Allen
An - Nou
Macie
Edie
Arkansas
Ella
Cincinnati
Gallipolis
Hudson
Symptoms of Maidenly Celibacy in Humorous Listing
A clocking list of so called signs marks female behavior as signs of maidenly celibacy. Examples include preferring tea without sugar, reading love stories, sighs at weddings, reluctance to share age, or discussions of rheumatism and looks, each labeled a symptom.
Disorderly start as New Orleans House convenes in 1800s
In New Orleans the House gathers with about 102 members present, a temporary chairman and staff are chosen amid confusion. Sergeant at Arms and a temporary clerk are appointed while Speaker Wiltz outlines fair treatment to all members, noting parallels to the 1408 session. Order returns by 1 PM amid restored decorum.
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New Orleans
Deaware
Messrs
Foster and
Phelps
A. Wile
Wells
Lowell
Wiltz
Indiana Leaders Highlight Coal Resources and Survey Efforts
Professor Cox, State Geologist, reported to the Governor on Indiana coal and iron advantages. He praised Indiana’s Vienna Exposition collection and surveys in 1 county fully detailed, 22 preliminarily surveyed, stressing the state’s coal quality for iron and steel. Capt Addison appointed trooper of the Soldiers' Orphans Home. The Governor’s Message is ready for the printer. Legislative arrival and senatorial hopefuls establish headquarters at McDonald’s Occidental and Voorhees at Bates.
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Indianapolis
Cox
Indiana
Bessemer
Capt. Addison
Hancock County
Traster
Soldiers’ Orphans Home
Cap. W. B. Hill
Rush County
A. M
McDonald
Occidental
Voorhees
Bates
Mortgage Secures Fifteen Million for Michigan and Ohio Railroad
The Recorder records a mortgage from the Michigan and Ohio Railroad Company to Farmers Loan and Trust Company of New York City securing fifteen million dollars. Payment to the lenders is twenty five thousand dollars per completed section, with three days notice required. the first leg of the season was cut today.
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Daily Times
Michigan and Ohio Railroad Company
Farmers Loan
Onipans
New York City
Tristees
Michigan and Ohio Company
Fire at Fort Russell Oces Quarters Wrecks Six Officers Homes
Fire at Fort Russell destroyed six officer quarters occupied by Lieutenant Pardee. Weather described as severe with temperatures well below freezing. The blaze began in the Pardee quarters and spread to adjacent double houses, causing extensive damage.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Fort Russell
Pardee
Weather forecast across regions with barometer changes
Predicts high barometer and rising temperatures in Tennessee Ohio Valley Upper Lake Northwest and Upper Mississippi Lower Missouri valleys with clear skies and light snow in parts. Middle and Lower Lake regions see northeast winds light snow and rain with heavy coastal rain then clearing and colder tonight. Lower Ohio and Mississippi from Cairo to Vicksburg will see slowly rising barometer.
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Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Middle States
Alleghanies
Cairo
Vicksburg
City finances debated as total debt listed at 81 million
Mayer Wifkham tells Caen Council the Comptroller cites a total debt of 81,100,187 with an additional floating debt estimated around ten to twenty million. The Mayor says the city’s true financial condition must be clearly ascertained and published.
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Mayer Wifkham
Caen
Renee Dhan
Dallas man committed to lunatic asylum after doctors deem him inane
In New York during January a detective accompanying BR. 41 from Dallas to Toronto states that Dallas was examined by two doctors who pronounced him inane and committed to a lunatic asylum.
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New York
Dallas
Toronto Bank
Canada
Fresh Currents in Cincinnati Times Seizure of Aces and Knaves
In Cincinnati Times a discussion emerges about a gambling dispute with Halstead and Kalukana losing bets on aces and a jack full. The piece questions the likely outcome if the two figures confront each other and hints at a broader public curiosity. Senators and representatives gathered in Nashville as Tennessee’s Legislature convened at noon. Both Houses were expected to organize today amid anticipated organizational moves.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Bank vault robbery ends recovered for $112000
The Southern National Bank of New Hampshire received most of the ends and securities stolen from its vault on October 18 last. About $112,000 was recovered through the President and bank officials who refuse to give details. They say no compromise was made with the robber.
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Southern
N. H., National Bank
Judge Pierce Delivers Sentences in Halfan Case in Philadelphia
The motion for a oes trial in the Halfan case was revised and Judge Pierce sentenced Halfman to seven years and six months in prison and Ripley to nine years and six months. Halfman, formerly with the Central Fire Insurance Company, was convicted of raising false certificates of stock.
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Oes
Halfan
Philadelphia
Pierce
Ripley
Halfman
Central Fire Insurance Company
Hamilton County Officials Quietly Sworn In at Court House
The county courthouse crowd greeted new Prosecuting Attorney C. W. Gerrund and Sheriff George W. Zeigler as they took oath and assumed duties. Former Prosecutor Robert O. Strong’s two year term ended with praise from colleagues and judges. Deputies received silver presents amid ceremonious farewells and expressions of lasting friendship.
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Leet
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Volfieiais
Lin
Robert O. Strong
Strong
Mreng
Conte
Misservier
Hami
Mr. Strong
C. W. Gerrund
Jndge Avery
Gonne Wan
Ierard
W. Baker
Sherify
Ziegley
Theo Charze
Greorge
Ziegler
Roger of
I Tiew
George W. Ziegler
Tom Taylor
Breet Charies
Overacker
Chris. Ziegler
George W. Gussi
Sammons
Richard Chamberisin
Lastern
James Herron
Western
James Maloney
Circuit Court
W.H. Adams
Charles Billings
Joe Moses
John Brinkman
Superior Court
Robert Carson
John A. Wirsthwine
Thos. Evitt
Election date set for Young Men's Mercantile Library vote
The election for the Young Men's Mercantile Library Association takes place tomorrow with gentlemen members voting at Merchants' Exchange and ladies at the Library rooms. Polls open at o clock. a large vote is expected while a spoilable ballot is anticipated. Mr. Xolbrand, 216 East Pearl Street, exhibits an old Hannibal tusk presented by Asa Buell from Uncle John Robinson's show.
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Young Men's Mercantile Library Association
Worrow
Mr. Xolbrand
Howling Alress
East
Pearl Street
Hannibal
United
Asa Buell
John Robinson
Third Grand Masquerade Party Held by National Dancing Association
The National Dancing Association plans its third grand masquerade at Phelips Pitull on Thursday night January 14. The previous New Veaut’s Eve ball was among the season’s grandest events, drawing large crowds and notable figures.
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National Dancing Association
Local Election Results and City Notices in Clinton Hotel Listing
The report lists candidates registered at the Clinton Hotel including Cawley, Smith, Boyd, and Duncan. It covers mayoral counts, council and school board majorities, and notes a funeral for Marshal Estes, plus incidents from Odd Fellows and a horse cow episode, ending with a fire alarm mishap and swift crew response.
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FW. Cawley
Louisvilles
ALT 'T Groom
Winchester
He Smith
Willianstown
Kys
J.5. Boyd
Cvathiana
Thos
Duncan
Frlinoutii
Clinton Hotel
Newport News and Local Sports and Court Notes
A hose slipped from a Newport car on the Covington end of the Newport and Covington bridge yesterday evening. The Hesratci Valnention organizes Jonuha with Dr 4G WL Thornton and Mr Wy Hiv ens to play a match game for the championship this week. The tournament closed late last night with Lyons 2-3, Davis 5-12, Superintendent Jones 6-9, Keeney 17-3, Lewis 1-5, uakhor 6-3, Wendt 4, Henn 22, Dr GW Thornton 10-. The funeral of Mr Jus Miller under the German Benevolent Society was large and imposing. Rumor that the shooter Dight may escape trial stirs resentment. Criminal Court session opened with Judge Perkins, Commonwealth Attorney W W Cleany, and grand jurors including Charles J Raipe, Phillip Larner, C C Harris, Benny Timman, Jesus Phillips, James Gibson, and others. Judge Perkins urged thorough, careful juries and warned about concealed weapons, urging full evidence and witness calls.
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Wy Hivens
Banyen
Lyons
Davis
Superintendent Jones
Keeney
Lewis
Uakhor
Wendt
Henn
GW. Thornton
Cam Misak Gotar
Criminal Court
Judge Perkins
W. W.cleany
Commonwealth Attorney
Charles J. Raipe
Phillip Larner
C. Harris
Benny Ti¢maan
Jesus Phillips
James Gibson
F. M. Bowyer
FE. M. Swager
George A. Ahlering
M. C. Willman
FE. A. Mariana
D. H. B. Coffin
John Dye
Richard Taliaferro
Wiley Bates
Perkins
First Testimony On Beecher Guilt Trial In Brooklyn Court
The Tilton versus Beecher case opened in Brooklyn before Judge McCue with Beecher present and Tilton’s counsel absent. Witness James H. Drake testified from Staten Island that after Woodhall and Cadin's article Moulton called the notion false and surprising, saying Beecher’s career should disprove it. Proceedings paused at noon and resumed later with Beecher back in the courtroom.
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Tilton
Moulton
Beecher
Confusion Over Swamp Land Records Reported
Indiana Governor appoints Eddy to review swamp land patents amid disorder in the records. Reports indicate land being covered by two or three patents, with titles exceeding a million in value, mainly in the northwestern Mase region.
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Indianapolis
Reen Eddy
Geres
Death of a Prominent Citizen Unesco January 4
B Goodyear longtime member of the Board of Trade of this city dies this morning at the Grand Pacific Motel. Resolutions of respect to his memory were presented by the Howed this morning.
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Unesco
B. Goodyear
Board of Trade
Grand Pacific
Letter From Ineral Custer Attacks Commissioner Actions
New York on January 4 reports that Ineral Custer, commander of the Black Hilly expedition, criticized the Indian Affairs Commissioner. He accuses the commissioner of perverting truth and making unwarranted statements about the expedition and its effects on Sioux and whites. The letter urges the commissioner to focus on his own department and avoid misstatements about others.
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New York
Ineral Custer
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Treasury December payments by warrants total 15 million
Washington reports December payments by warrants from the Treasury amounting to 15 0N7 million for civil miscellaneous War Navy Interior Indians and Pensions. The figure excludes interest or principal on the public debt.
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Washington
Treasury
Navy
United States
Boiler blast at Franconia Iron mill cores Worhaw damages
Boston January 4 report of a boiler explosion at the Franconia Iron Company's Worhaw mill destroys the west end of the building. One man is fatally wounded and several others are slightly injured. Damages are listed under I. F. uftlin & Co. Boston.
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Boston
Franconia Iron Company
Worhaw
I. F.uftlin & Co
Swindle Suspects Tracked Across States
Two men swindled several firms out of sixty thousand dollars in diamonds by false witness. Four fled to California and a pursuing officer telegraphs he is marching toward this city with his men.
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California
Tribes Oppose Territorial Government Plan
A delegation of tribal leaders from Indian Territory met the Secretary of the Interior to oppose the proposed organization of a territorial government. The encounter occurred in Washington on January 4. The leaders argued the plan would not respect tribal authority or existing governance structures.
Ortwein Convicted by Supreme Court Affirmation
PHILADELPHIA January 4 The Supreme Court has affirmed the sentence of Ortwein convicted murder in Allegheny County.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Ortwein
cMuurder
Allegheny County
Fire Destroys Milwkins & Cos Warehouse in Baltimore
A large blaze struck the Milwkins & Cos warehouse in Baltimore on December 4, destroying a considerable quantity of stored cotton. Firefighters battled the flames through the day, with efforts focused on preventing spread to adjacent structures and containing smoke in the harbor district.
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LE Altimore
Miwkins & Cos
Steamship St Laurent Enters Halifax for Coal
The steamship St Laurent, traveling from Mayer to New York, encountered rough weather and put in at Halifax today to coal.
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Fealifax
St. Laurent
Mayer
New York
McCarthy sworn in as Pittstre mayor amid river collision report
Pittstre January 4 Mayor elect Win C McCarthy took the oath of office this afternoon and will seat February 1. Janes McCandles named chief. A grounded steamer Joe Walton and others disrupted shipments to Cincinnati and Louisville with large coal and bushel totals. A fire at J P Waehhter brewery in Allegheny caused unknown losses. EVANSVILLE reports mixed river traffic and cold, clear conditions as upriver vessels pass. Louisville Cherokee collided with Cien Lytle injuring none.
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Win. C. McCarthy
Janes McCandles
Joe Walton
Louisville
Brown's Island
Tomtxdxworth
Cincinnati
Magic Smith
New Orleans
J.P. Waehhter
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Loxe
Louisvile
Lytle
Mass Meetings and Torch Light Procession Tonight
Both parties hold mass meetings tonight with Able speakers addressing the crowd. Independents plan a torch light parade leaving Fountain Square at 9:90 this evening. Regulars are working hard but the report ends abruptly without further details.
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Fountain Square
Memorial tribute for Bryant Walker honors his public service
The committee on resolutions extols Bryant Walker as a soldier, lawyer, educator, and upright public officer. They recount his rise from private to captain, his service in the Ohio volunteers, and his death from battle wounds ten years later. His intellectual legacy includes revising his father’s American law introduction and teaching equity at Cincinnati College. The memorial expresses sympathy for his widow and children and directs a formal tribute to courts and the community.
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Krebler
Dexter
Beeturen
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Telford
Shim
Bar
J. Bryant Walker
Hoadly
Ohio Volunteers
Ifle
Superior Court of
Ben
Cincinnati College
Ohio Reports
United States
Drndge Heally
Storer
Foree
Morrill
Conner
Prince Imperial of Feance Decree and Pirate Judgment
Fragmentary historic text presents a royal claim to heirship and mystical authority. It invokes dramatic maritime imagery, mentioning a Louisiana pirate craft, a commander, and a prophetic stand against adversaries. The language reflects 19th century sensational tone with religious overtones.
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Holy IV
Neeweed
Tunpowsder
Louisiana
Pitt
He Swifth
Hell
Dons Eisner Hass
T. al” Crncinn
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