Incomplete Fragmentary Political Screed From 19th Century Ledger
A garbled fragment lists various political notes and figures including Maine debt, a Maine governor, Nebraska politics, Beecher's Church seat sale, and references to Riel and San Domingo. The text is highly corrupted with scattered names, places, and numbers, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
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Omaha
Maine
Beecher
Thayer
Nebraska
Devascats
Riel
Red River
San Domingo
House Foreign Committee
L. M. Morrill
Belfast
Ireland
San
Kens
Gow Omeshien
Sas Pertowet
Congress i
Paris War News From The Front And London Comment
Summary of scattered dispatches on ongoing Paris siege actions near Havre Chartres and Peronne. Reports of bombardments and French counter moves. Observers note fires villages ruined and tactics including tireurs and German advances. Letters claim Paris will not fall. forecasts vary across correspondents in London and Paris.
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Bismarck
Paris
Chanty
Chartres
Porte
Egypt
Bourbaki
Chanzy
Bordeaux
France
Havre
Tireurs
Maullay
William
Peronne
Somme
Franc-Tireurs
United States
Alabama
Sciencen
Jules Favre
Count Bismarck
Washburne
Russell
London Times
Versaillés
London
New York World
Faidherbe
Bepaume
Debsignies
London Telegraph
Dartmouth Party Climbs Mount Washington In Midwinter
A Dartmouth College party led by Prof. C. H. Hitchcock ascended Mount Washington in midwinter to conduct meteorological studies and gather data. The trek faced fierce winds up to 60 miles per hour, deep snow, and frost sculptures on trees, with the team sheltering at Jacob's Ladder and enduring a perilous climb before descending to Littleton.
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Marshfield
Wobious
Ieee
Hitchcock
Mr. Newell
Jacob's Ladder
Epeetine
Tor
Huntington Ae
Croshers
America
Dation
Littleton
Ae Ag
Hanover
Mount Washington
Wal's Tweater and City Theatre Amusements
Local notices describe Blanche Chapman's benefit at Wal's Tweater featuring Fra Diavolo and Checkmate, with a matinee tomorrow. The National Theater touts Sargent’s vaudeville company and performers like Senyeah, Vivien, Shappee, Whitney, and the Rigi Sisters in an ambitious program. A review notes Professor MacAllister’s sleight of hand at Mozart Hawv, and Rovestan Concerts at Pike's Music Hall promise refined Imperial songs. Readers discuss high ticket prices for Nilsson concerts, while prayers mark a Week of Prayer in several churches and a push for improved city waterworks amid aging pumping capacity.
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National. Theater
Sargent
Mons
Medame Senyeah
Vivien
Shappee
Whitney
Cleggiats
Barlow Brothers
Rigi Sisters
Apate
Mozart
MacAllister
Mac. Evoy
S. Hiperwicox
Ireland
Melodeon Hall
Pike's Music Hall
Russia
New York Tribune
Marietta Railroad earnings show rise amid December ice impact
The December earnings of the Marietta Railroad rose over the prior year with a total of 1,418,869 gross for the closing month and 141,376 in the south region, despite river ice at Parkersburg hindering traffic. The year’s total exceeded 1869 figures by about 28,000, as freight and passenger revenue improved. The article also notes an active Young Men’s Bible Society chapter with Dr. J. P. Walker reporting prosperity, donations of funds, and broad reach of church outreach.
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Vanes Peeeesetey
Parkersburg
Man Threatens Self Harm in Vine Street Bar Incident
John Server, resident of Vine Street near Allison Mary, entered Louis Koch's beer saloon intoxicated and drew a knife. He attempted multiple throat cuts as proprietor Lowen restrained him, after which Server was placed in custody for safekeeping through the night.
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Arrenet
Svicros
John Server
Vine Street
Allison Mary
Louis Koch
Yarthy
Mr. Mas
Loewen
Samuel Dick Esq Dies in City at Age 88
Samuel Dick Esq a Cincinnati native and longtime resident of the city died at his home aged 88 The obituary notes his years in the area and marks his passing in the local county town.
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Samuel Dick
Cincinnati
Butt County
Funeral of James Gland at New Jerusalem Church
The funeral of James Gland was held yesterday at New Jerusalem church on Fourth Street. A large crowd of citizens attended as ministers led prayers and spoke of faith, release from illness, and the promise of the afterlife, urging faithful living and hope beyond death.
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James
Gland
Gilgscoe
Wedenday
Timis
New Jerusalem
Ureh
Meushers
Cheteh
Gelic
Railroad Committees Seek Road Fate in Kentucky
Joint sessions of the Railroad Committees from both branches of the city council examined the Southern Railway project. They reviewed expenditures, salaries, and a proposed post road declaration to push the line through Kentucky despite local opposition and legislative hurdles.
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He Fice
H. Tatem
Stoma
Tatem
Menere
Nashville
Coumecs
Sehoonduhgesea
Aed
Breckinridge
Cooper
Kentucky
Facta. Ee
Congress
United States
Central Presbyterian Church Denounces An Attack On Pastor Hills
The officers of Central Presbyterian Church defend Pastor Hills against recent attacks, asserting no member or faction dissents from his ministrations. They condemn the malice and misrepresentation aimed at creating church discord and misleading the public about church relations. Members listed include trustees Thomas Maddux, M. F. Mitchell, Moffett, Frederick Dallas, W. S. Coffin, Lemuel Pogue, L. H. Bond, Henry Pogue, and deacon Erastus Burnham.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Hills
Lee
Radio One
Thomas Maddux
M. F. Mitchell
M. Moffett
Frederick Dallas
Coffin
Lemuel Pogue
L. H
Bond
Henry Pogue
Erastus Burnham
Children's Home Appeal Seeks Further Aid in 1870 Tax
The Trustees of the Children’s Home in this city report that the monthly magazine contribution in 1870 totaled $8 due to interest shown. An appeal for continued support is issued by the institution’s trustees.
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Chipren
Wine Growers Association Holds December Meeting at Horticultural Rooms
The Wine Growers Association met at the Hamilton county Horticultural Society Rooms on a December Saturday. Members, though few, showed strong interest in grape growth and wine manufacture. A committee was named to nominate officers for the coming year and report next meeting. President Werk presented six to eight sparkling wines from the latest vintage, praising Diana, Sparkling Ives, Red Sparkling Isabella, Sparkling Norton, Virginia, Guennes Delaware and Sparkling Concord. The group lauded the Diana, Delaware and Catawba as premier dessert sparkling wines, noting their flavor and aroma appeal and the progress shown in local wine making.
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Horticultural Society
P. T Werk
Hamilton County
Louisitz
A. Mottier
Mr. Mullet
Werk
Diana
Isabella
Norton
Virginia
Guennes
Delaware
Sparkling
Concord
Europe
Dissolutions and Removals Hit Local Firms in May
The law firm Wulsin and Belknap dissolved by mutual consent while Charles Leggett and Co. also ended their partnership. E Gerry Smith continues the Leggett business. Thurnauer and Mack dissolved by mutual consent. J H Jacoby retires from Wilson Lorg and Co. John DeCamp retires from Albin DeCamp and Co. Tice Co. in wholesale hats dissolves. William H Tice forms Lockwood Nichols and Tice with Lockwood and Nichols.
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Wulsin & Belknap
Charles Leggett & Co
E. Gerry Smith
Thurnauer & Mack
J. H. Jacoby
Wilson, Lorg & Co
John DeCamp
Albin, DeCamp & Co
Tice & Co
Lipertation
Tice
William H
Lockwood & Nichols
Lockwood, Nichols & Tice
Epiphany and Twelfth Day Traditions Across History
The article traces Epiphany origins from Greek meaning appearance, noting the Feast of the Nativity and Epiphany in early Christianity, the Magi pageantry, and the King of the Bean custom. It contrasts Roman customs and English Twelfth Day practices with Carnival rites in Rome, linking Christian observances to pagan roots and festive indulgence.
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Julius I
England
Copalder
France
Rome
New Avenue Proposed by Board of Trade Committee
The Board of Trade Committee on Avenues submitted a plan for a new east west avenue linking East and West Walnut Hills Avondale with Spring Grove and Millcreek valley. They urge widening Hunt Street and the Reading road to a hundred feet with a double track street railroad, to improve ingress and egress and accommodate growing travel.
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Board of Trade Committee
Walnut Hills
Avondale
Spring ‘Bove
Millcreek Valley
St. Bernard
Spring Drove
Hunt Street
Reading Road
Gilbert
Robert Marcensch
Janes M. Glexs
Committee On
Market Notes Show Quiet Trade Across Goods
Latest Market Report notes soothing Bizup and quiet sales for Winslow baking powders, rising coal oil demand, no cod liver shipments, and many merchants buying glue. Twine sales vanish as woodbine twine disappears. Druggists stock up on Sozodont while ultramarine stays blue. Pills see strong run, whisky trends downward when market gluts.
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C.O. D
Woodbine
Covington City Election and Bank Dividend News
Covington reports the January election vote prospects with Vincent Shinkle named as likely winner. The Weethuen Bank declares a six percent dividend from last year profits. City Council session yielded no major actions. Short-line bee masters honored depot staff. Water main break at Third and Madison caused steam release. James Weber’s store fire leads to a commemorative prize for street crew.
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Covington
Ovinetos
Edut the Times
Kenask
Stabhannann
Cit
Vincent Shinkle
Madieikr
Coviorthern Bank
W. Y. W. Denes
Third
Madison Streets
James Weber
Matthew Unt
City Council Meets Amid Contracts and Water-Works Plans
The regular weekly City Council meeting noted all members present except one as a bank letter for $1,710 interest arrived. Wharfmaster’s report showed $20,425 collected for apgar. A contract and bond for Goodman and German streets were approved with signatures. Tax fees were ordered. The Water-works Committee submitted plans and urged quick authority from the Legislature to begin construction, detailing engineers and drawings.
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Cummings
Bank of
New York City
Wharfmaster
Apgar
Goodman and
German
Barrett
R. Barrett
Nichols & Co
Landiz Si
T. BR. Brenden
Snowden
Y. Cumerses
Wurm Hott
Alex Woopsing
Joux
James K. Stoxe
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Schenck
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City Matters
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National Theater
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Biute Society
Young Ray Bible Society
J. P. Walker
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Fifth & Central Avenue
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Baits Lake
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