Smallpox and deaths in 19th century cities and rail notes
Memphis awaits Alexis while New York records eleven smallpox deaths and Italy battles outbreaks. Trains expand routes from Leavenworth to Chicago via Burlington. James Ashbury is named Commodore of the London Yacht Club. Indiana hosts a June convention in Logansport. Major General Halleck dies in Louisville. Brussels funds relief for Chicago. Court actions, arrests, and political shifts color a turbulent era of disease, crime, and reform.
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Alexis
New York
Sheffield
England
Leavenworth
Chicago
Burlington
New
James Ashbury
London Yacht Club
Indiana
Logansport
Alt Cone
Henry Woger Halleck
Louisville
Brussels
Kreutch
A. D. Lathrop
Little Rock
Messina
Italy
John Austin
Toledo
Maumee
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Botts
Joseph Hayden
Mt. Airy
Columbus
Supreme Court of Illinois
Reception of General Sherman in Madrid
A Madrid special reports General Sherman and Lieutenant Grant arrived January 7 and were presented to King Amadeus who voiced warm friendship for the United States and Spain. A banquet at the U S Legation followed with Toasts to the King President Grant and the arms and navies of both nations. Officials urged lasting peace and noted Spain US ties as cordial. The note adds that recall of Roberts in Washington and Valmazeda from Havana is unconfirmed.
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New York
Madrid
Lieutenant Grant
King Amadeus
United States
Spain
Topete
de Blas
Washington
Roberts
Valmazeda
Havana
Senate No Quorum Sparks House Row and Fatal Shooting
In a heated session the Senate lacked a quorum while the House, with 52 Warmothite members present, debated a bill to authorize Parish ver bonds. A scuffle erupted as Mathews was being arrested, leading to Walter R Wheyland’s fatal shooting by a policeman. Witnesses report Wheyland aimed a pistol as lawmen intervened near the Governor’s parlor at the State House.
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Senate
House
Carter House
Eighth District Court
Isadore McCormick
W. W. McCullock
Carter ‘House of Natives
Mathews
Walter R. Wheyland
State House
Wheyland
Sabine
Carter
G. D. Scott
McCulloch
Dryades Street
Saggy Hogi
Ohio Senate Vote Turmoil Seals Sherman's Seat
Special dispatch reports a January 10 session in which Lieutenant Governor Mueller oversaw a heated roll call for the Ohio Senate seat in Congress. Democrats attempted to change votes amid protests, but Mueller declared Sherman winner with 73 votes to 59. Republicans claim the floor was usurped. Democrats vow further trouble.
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Times and Chronicle
House
Mueller
van Vorhes
Senate
Ellis
Muskingum
Schenck
Sherman
Fallis
Powell
Morgan
Cox
Farlis
Perry
Callen
Mercer
Morris
Miami
Strong
Shank
Brunswick
Hamilton
Mercy
Ross
Smith
Tuscarawas
Montgomery
Haag
Henry
Shermen
Sena
Convention Site Talk At National Republican Committee
A special dispatch reports most National Executive Committee members favor Philadelphia as the venue for the Republican Convention. The item notes thirteen days’ mail from San Francisco arriving this morning.
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the Times
National Executive Committee
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Waguengees Consider European Offers on US Loan
Fragmentary report notes discussions of European offers to participate in a six hundred million dollar United States loan. The topic remains under Treasury review as officials prepare for a Tuesday caucus on the political situation led by Fernando Wood.
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Waguengees
Anane
Ers
Europe
United States
Treasury
Fernando Wood
Fire destroys Gard ner tannery at Mohicanville
Special Dispatch reports in Mohicanville Ashland County the dwelling and tannery of M. D. Garner valued at $15,000 were burned last night. The fire is believed incendiary. Insurance coverage stands at $9,000.
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Times and Chronicle
Louponvil
L. O
M. D. Gardner
Mohicanville
Ashland County
Fierce fighting as Diaz forces rout Revolutionists
A telegraph from the War Minister reports Diaz's forces defeating the Revolutionists, with heavy losses in infantry and cavalry. City streets fill with excitement as bells toll and troops march. Cortina and Quiroga clash without major impact. General Cortina has moved toward Camargo with reinforcements from Monte.
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Quiroga
Cortina
American cars on English railways announced
Convoy January 10 reports arrangements for introducing American cars on the English railways. Steamship Windsor Castle captain acquitted after a collision in the Channel. he was cleared of all blame for the incident and loss of passengers.
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Windsor Castle
Trial in Dijon Over Supposed Spy Murder
Paris dispatch states Cremer is summoned for trial on murder charges for allegedly executing a Prussian spy. He refused to appear and has been placed before the court for proceedings.
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Paris
Dijon
Cremer
Fur Factory Fire and Election Turmoil Amid City News
A New York dispatch reports a Broadway fur factory fire causing $5000 loss. Mahony City miners ignore newly formed unions while Evarts appears elected. Albany election fraud claims rise, and Mayor Hall reportedly contemplates resignation. Brooklyn Navy activity noted as a Liverpool steamer arrives. other city briefs include a bank probe, Ku Klux Klan defense claims, and a church rectorship acceptance.
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New York
Workess
Broadway
Mahony City
Ake
Orkingmen’s Society
State Senate
Albany
Ces
James Fink
Brooklyn
Liverpool
Hall
Cochrane
Aldis Coed
Barlow
Chicago
Christ Church
Oceanic
Fisk's Inquest Resumes With Witnesses and Verdict
The Fisk inquest resumed in New York with Dr. Marsh testifying on Fisk's wounds and the postmortem results. The coroner ordered Edward S. Stokes discharged to await Grand Jury action after a verdict that Fisk died from a pistol wound. the coroner postponed further action citing public excitement.
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New York
Fisk
Hart
Marsh
Seeeuck
Graham
Edward
Stokes
God Central Otel
End of the Storm and Pioneer Deaths in California
Reports from Ban Prax Isco January 9 describe a prolonged storm and deadly flood in California. California pioneer James B. Lane died in Brooklyn. Alameda County freight losses included a bound lot of cattle. The storm's center moved toward Sacramento Valley as rivers rose and mail service to New York resumed.
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Sacramento Valley
California
Brooklyn
Alameda County
Mento Valley
New York
Central Pacific
Governor's Message Highlights Territorial Reforms
Governor George L. W. read his message to the Legislative Assembly urging mining law passes, land irrigation, and an asylum, plus road expansion and a federal lands donation plan. He pressed for tax reform, tightened law enforcement, and cooperation with Congress to develop Utah Territory. The session touched on marriage law, Ku Klux inquiries, and the Amnest y Bill, with debates on Senate seats, special committees, and coinage law revisions.
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Legislative Assembly
I Isurt
Cimnicalaiere
Ieee
Aeroads
Congress
Ple
Utah
Grand Duke Alexis Visits Missouri Legislature Trip
The Grand Duke Alexis has accepted an invitation to visit Jefferson City with part of his suite. The schedule is unsettled, as a snowstorm has dampened plans for a Buffalo hunt. The party plans to tour public schools and may attend a social club event tonight. Fire destroys twelve Holden frame buildings as reported.
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Grand Duke
Alexis
Missouri
Jefferson City
Nuws
Plains
Holden
Woonsocket Manor Storehouse Fire Causes $10000 Loss
Provingences B L reports Woonsocket Manning Company storehouse suffered fire damage. Estimated loss set at $10000. No details on cause or injuries provided. Fire department responding officials unnamed. Location is Woonsocket. Date cited January 10.
Earthquake Shock Felt in Lancaster Last Evening
A slight earthquake shock was felt in Lancaster New Hampshire last evening with residents reporting minor shaking observed in the area around January 10. No damage reported and no injuries were noted.
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Lancaster
N. H
Steamship St Laurent Arrives From New York
Marine news from Liverpool reports the steamship St Laurent, traveling from New York, has arrived. Return voyage completed with all usual port procedures noted.
River News from New Albany and Louisville
Special dispatches report river levels at New Albany and Louisville with 7 feet on the falls and nine feet of weekflow in Louisville. Freight movements involve the Kilgour, Groesbeck, and Mollie, while libel action Jesse A. Mitchell versus the steamboat Strader is dismissed. Repairs proceed on new locks damaged at the head of the falls as crews haul debris and rebuild gates with oak timbers and iron bolts.
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Times and Chronicle
New Albany
Tarascon
Dick Fulton
Groesbeck
Morning Star
Kilgour
Portland
Fene
Sam. J. Hale
Robert Mitchell
Jesse A. Mitchell
United States
Louisville
Arkansas
Cumberland
Recinnati
Collier
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Eilarsonville
Cincinnati Times Chronicles Local City and County Affairs
Special Dispatch to the Times notes City Auditor Folger plans a December 31 close of the financial year and seeks a bill to extend Auditor and Engineer terms. Discussion of electing the City Auditor by the people, with Watters of Cincinnati ready to support. Aaron F. Perry laments Hamilton County delegates’ lack of aid on Senatorial business. Columbus and Ferrara Mineral Railroad corporators meet about construction. Athens Lunatic Asylum trustees seek $50,000 for winter plasterers and carpenters, with no paid extras so far. Senator Gage threatens resignation over opposition rumors, expects renomination, but Republicans doubt it.
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Times and Chronicle
CoLumnus
Folger
Cincinnati
Watters
Aaron F. Perry
Hamilton County
Columbus and Ferrara Mineral Railroad
Athens
Tiage
Sherman
Ohio Legislature Adopts Adjournment After Routine Resolutions
The Ohio Senate and House discuss a map outline of the state and railroads, adjournment until Tuesday follows a Friday break, committees name members on governor’s message, and a constitutional pledge appears. Debates cover education texts, water works, and charitable society capital. Cite names include Daugherty, Creighton, Powell, Fulton, Babcock, Pillars, Curtiss, Ely, Stanton, Lechner, Coates, and references to Ohio River.
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Tittle
Creighton
Powell
State Commissioners of Schools
Fulton
Babcock
Pillars
Messrs
Curtiss
Ely, Stanton
Lechner
Seston
Ohio
Witnesses name officer in Wheyland shooting in New Orleans
New Orleans January 10 reports publish names of witnesses claiming a policeman shot Wheyland yesterday. Early morning mobs of Metropolitans with Winchester rifles occupy Royal Street from Canal to Caytom House, blocking Carterites from their usual meeting spot.
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Wheyland
Royal Street
Earthquake震felt across Quebec towns at night
A heavy shock of quake lasting about five seconds shook QuebEC at 8 o clock last night causing alarm as citizens rushed from the Methodist Church. There was no damage. The tremor was also felt at Riviere du Loup Grand Island Metes and Three Rivers.
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Quebec
Riviere du Loup
Grand Island
Metes
Three Rivers
Dr Sears funds drive for free schools in Tennessee
Nashville January 10 Dr Sears custodian of the Peabody fund has appropriated fifteen hundred dollars to pay an agent to travel Tennessee and arouse the people to the senses of free schools J B Killebrew has appointed.
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Nashville
Sears
Peabody Fund
Tennessee
J.B. Killebrew
Auditor of State cites cash balance and revenue deficit
Franxport January 9 A statement from the Auditor of State shows a total balance of 844,153 28 in the funds Treasury and a deficit of 783.13 in the revenue fund. measures to remedy the situation are urged. The legislature references bills on court timing, juror exemptions, and Lexington City incorporation while committees seek financial information and the House adjourns after memorial resolutions for Rev Dr Brockinr.
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Pote
Committee On
HOUSE
Senate
Lexington City
Links Fund
Cincinnati
Bush
Rysol
Brockinr Conere
Goodloe
Fragmentary 19th Century Senate Debate Notes
Disjointed OCR fragment recalls debates on Mint and Coinage bill, investigation, and reform within the Democratic and Republican factions. Mentions Mr. Kelley Dawes Wood Gheteh and a six Japanese oaths mission to West Point, with a long ongoing parliamentary discourse.
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Kelley
Dawes
Escama
Newa
Eitentiary
New York Assembly Bill Proposes City Charter Convention
A January 1910 bill in the New York Assembly calls for a convention of three delegates from each Assembly District to draft a new city charter. The bill, aimed at governing bonds and general city affairs, passed both Senate and House this morning.
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Assembly
New York
Poe Madan
Senate
House
River Traffic and River Conditions Report
Presssure January 10 reports the Monongahela falling slowly at Greensboro five feet one inch and five feet five inches elsewhere with Brownsville at six feet nine inches. Oil City shows twenty seven inches. St Charles from Cincinnati and Argosy from Wheel are noted. The St Charles departs Friday evening. The Messenger loads for Nashville. The steamer John Dippold had an accident stacking four coal boats on Marietta Island. Floating coal boats owned by H. H. Collins are aground on Muskingum Island. Landing business brisk. Weather clear, mercury 38. River falling with five feet on Har Shoals. Weather caudy and co Arrived John Lumsden from Cairo Fila Hughes from the Upper Cumberland De Fame in Lumsden from Cairo dispatch from Clarksville says Emma Floyd from Cincinnati will be in port tonight.
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Greensboro
Brownsville
Oil City
St. Charles
Cincinnati
Juniata
Granite State
Portsmouth
Nashville
John Dippold
Marietta Island
H. H. Collins
Muskingum Island
Mercury
Har— Shoals
Caudy and Co
John Lumsden
Cairo
Fila Hughes
Cumberland
de Fame
Lumsden
Governor Scott Defends Self in Legislature Message
In Cottmnia on January 9, a message from Governor Scott defending himself against Bowen’s charges was read in the House. Bowen replied, challenging Scott to meet the charges in court. The message was set as a special order for Monday.
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Cottmnia
Scott
Himsel
Bowen
Stone Man Expert Told by Plains Guide in Indian Country
A Plains crossing correspondent recounts a guide Nelson claiming to have seen a colossal stone man near the North Fork of the Republican. The tale describes a 22 foot figure with a seven foot broad chest and eight inch teeth, partially mutilated, with eyewitness doubt and a plan to pursue the creature eighty to one hundred twenty five miles away toward Thickwood Creek. The General warns Nelson of a cold river bath if the story proves false.
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Nelson
Athove
North Platte
Thickwood Creek
Insanity in Life Insurance Scandal Recounts
A Philadelphia banker avoids a life insurance agent after a threatening letter. The agent, desperate, sends notes hinting at endowment schemes. The banker’s teller misreads a dangerous message as a large check and pays out 50,000, leaving one fewer agent and a banker rumored mad on the topic.
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Horace
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