West elected amid regional alarms and political shifts
An omnibus batch of 19th century notices reports J B West’s election, alarm over cattle disease in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Indiana Democrats choosing R J Bright as State Printer, Judge Brinkerhoff declining gubernatorial candidacy, and other political appointments. It notes a Providence Eagle Bank cashier death, a Texas move in West Virginia debt talks, a Kentucky to Arkansas senatorial remark, and various judicial nominations, school funds debates, and a billiards championship in Indiana with Garrett and Indianapolis sides.
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J. B. West
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Indiana
R. J. Bright
Brinkerhoff
M. D
To Board of Trade
West ‘Virginia
Debdt
Stephen 8. Wardwell
Eagle Bank of
Providence
Shaw LeFevre
Charleston
W. Va
Clayton
Arkansas
United States
Tedhhe
House
National Military Asylum
John L. Murphy
Supreme Court of
Montana Territory
John Zook
Bela
Farmington
Illinois
Hote
Chicago
William Monsell
Limerick County
Pope
Ireland
Gebes Geoch
Hevans
Corcoran
Hamilton County
Board of Police Commissioners
Ohio
Barnard
Findiana
Garrett
Gregg
Indianapolis
State Central Committee
Columbus
State Board ‘of Equalization
Allen County
G. Ross
Walker
Valentine
Supreme Court
Carney
Atoms of War Prompted German Reinforcements
Reported actions show Von Werder sending heavy reinforcements to the Prussian line as French and German forces clash near Vendome. German telegraph to Lord Granville seeks indemnity for damage to British ships and cites French counterattacks around Neuville and Caen with German losses noted as considerable while French losses were lighter.
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von Werder
Department of Yenue
Paris and
Origans
Ger
Pacbehel
London
Granville Thiat
Vendome
Gen‘Cyr
Ville Porcher
Ville Thouve
Neuville
Generel
Ernie
Special Dispatches and War News Across Early 20th Century Headlines
New York reports push from Roman Catholic Church fire to war progress in France and European tensions. Alongside are items on arms shipment to France, a libel suit by Jas Brooks, and talk of a national Sangerfest. Erie Railroad litigation and internal expense accounts reveal heavy operating costs amid navigation notes in North and East Rivers.
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Gould
Hedne
Ome
Intrafernme
Tce
Beann, Enema
Fifteenth Street
le Cea
James Brooks
Ernest Feydir
the Tribune
France
Turbulent Dispatches on Cotton Exchange and War News
A late night dispatch from New York reports efforts to move the Cotton Exchange to the Stock Exchange near City Hall Park, with brokers to show samples in the Long Room, promising a rents and real estate upheaval. The week’s shipping includes arms to Havre for French armies, and a libel suit is noted against Lecea James Brooks.
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New York
cotTom Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Stock Exchange
City Hall Park
Senate Interference Denounced At Wesleyan Cemetery
Cincinnati Times notes a Senate debate on church control of the Cincinnati Wesleyan Cemetery with Methodist management board proposals and a minority report. The article also covers a House discussion of a Philadelphia 1876 arts exhibition and amendments on expenditures, with officials debating location and funding before passing the bill.
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Tennessee
House
Morrill
Pennsylvania
America
Philadelphia
Sargent
Treasury
Wells
St. Louis
Kelly
Randall
Qriswold
River News From Pricenuas to New Albany
Special to the Cincinnati Times reports river gauges with Monongahela at three feet and still, Allegheny at Oil City twenty three inches, and a thaw promising break up. Weather cloudy and mild, petitions on pensions and other matters. Legislative notes include reports, bills on Indian affairs, Oklahoma Territory, settlers relief, political disabilities, and annexation debates. New Albany notes river rise six inches, Indian chute twenty five inches, boats crossing on ice. Burglar John A. Link escape noted. Garfield of Ohio presents a women’s remonstrance against annexation debates resume in House.
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Pricenuas
Monlongahela
Allegheny
Oil City
Letee
Seauel Taeloreetes
Cop
Sherman
Theckingham
Arlan
Senate
Ohio
Jewett
Territory
Oklahoma
SU. Pomeroy
Tlson
Onny
Snes Marir
Ton
Dominica
Tomeg
Republic of
Inica
New Aunany
Owensboro
John A. Link
Bloomington
Ind
Great
Miami
Belgian Militia Called Out At Agady Front
Brussels Echo reports the Belgian militia summoned to the frontier with staff officers near Longray as Prussians press the siege of Givet. Berlin dispatches say the London Conference may weigh peace if Paris surrenders and Granville delays its session.
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Agady
Brussels
Longray
Givet
Berlin
London
Paris
Granville
Harrisier Urc Death of Son in Pennsylvania
A local obituary notes the death of John Covede in Pennsylvania on January 11. The brief notice records a family bereavement and identifies the deceased, with sparse details typical of a compact 19th or early 20th century notice.
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John Covede
Newbern Episcopal Church and Other Buildings Burned
Fire swept Newbern damaging the Episcopal church and several nearby structures. Authorities say flames broke out in the afternoon, with firefighters battling the blaze for hours. No word yet on casualties or causes. Local residents assisted until containment.
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Episcopal Church
Disastrous fire in Walton Kentucky destroys hotel
A morning blaze in Walton Boone County Kentucky destroyed the Chrisman Hotel and Johnsons dry goods and grocery. Three occupants perished including an aged enslaved woman cook a German nurse girl about 16 and a 12 year old boy. Water had to be drawn from the river as cisterns were nearly empty. The hotel valued at eight thousand dollars carried only fifteen hundred dollars in insurance.
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Walton
Boone County
Kentucky
Chrisman
Johnson
Irish Irishman and Chinese Rivalry Stirring Editorial Attack
A clipped, contentious letter criticizes an Enquirer editorial for attacking Judge Straub and inflaming Irish voters. The piece claims ethnic prejudice against Irish and Chinese in California, arguing Anglophone hostility targets innocents while noting Chinese and German communities face stereotypes.
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Enquirer
Straub
Gayegs
Licenses and Law Debate Over Social Evils Prohibition
A discussion questions licensing of social vice venues as ineffective. It argues that law cannot end prostitution gambling or saloons. reformers face moral hazard by tolerating illegalities seeking revenue while law’s power wanes. The piece suggests enduring houses will persist and be forced underground.
Petroleum Discovery Reported in Fireton Provinces
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a petroleum find in Fireton with mentions of British provinces and a potential explosion. Details are unclear. no confirmed figures or dates are present. Entities referenced include Fireton and British provinces, but many words are garbled.
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En Fireton
Why Not Change the Style of Playing Cards
A London Athenian correspondent discusses proposals to alter playing card design. The piece notes public acceptance issues and cites reasons tied to age related vision and common usage, with scattered commentary on illustrations and distribution across clubs.
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London
Athenium
Comsena
Toa
Joaves
Christmas Grapes Command High Prices in Market
The San Francisco Bulletin reports Christmas boxes of grapes command high prices while many grapes run high in vapours at retailers. Frost is forecast in the city around New Year, affecting fruit markets as semi tropical oranges arrive. Vineyards and orchards face winter conditions while freshness hints at spring.
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San Francisco
Washington San Domingo Debate Concludes In Senate
Special Dispatch reports the San Domingo resolution debate concluding at one o'clock today. The session addressed amendments and the question of commitment, with peers discussing the Morocco and Dominican policy under the debate headlines. The dispatch notes procedural moves and positions taken by leading Senators.
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Cincinnati Times
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Charter Drafted for Kentuckians
A Cincinnati Southern railroad charter was distributed in the Kentucky House as a draft reflecting opponents’ objections. Judge Phister and George McKge are named as likely leaders of the opposition, with supporters from central Kentucky counties urging favorable action. The Louisville lobby appears weaker than last year, banking on prior legislature attitudes.
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Cincinnati Times
Chronor Aertilern Railroad
Cincinnati Southern Allroad
Phister
George RB. McKge
Kentucky
Adair County
A Ship Fired by Cookes
A dated Batavia letter reports the Istrian ship Ancowa, sailing from Saicises toward Neptune Toland, abandoned by its captain and crew who were rescued by a San Salvador ship. One hundred and twelve Coolies were saved by the Juan Pere. remaining one hundred twenty five perished at sea.
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Boston
Batavia
Ancowa
Saicises Bootek
Toland
San Salvador
Juan Pere
Solace for the Homely in National Cemeteries Report
Officers report in seventy three that numbers of red graves and local private cemeteries total funds and unidentifiable remains. The figures show 173,109 identifiable remains and 113,446 unknown remains. An estimated 463 scattered bodies remain to be located for the next fiscal year.
New Orleans Plans Steam Line to Havana via Keys West
New Orleans eyes a steam line to Havana via the Keys and Key West. A railroad from Ce?ation with Fernandina, Sarsnanh, Florida and Cuba is proposed to back the venture with 2,500 shares of $100 each. A subsidy is sought for the Florida coast service.
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New Orleans
Havana
Keys
Ey West
Ce‘ation
Fernandina
Sarsnanh
Florida
Cuba
Fragmentary Market News From A Kentucky Store Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a dull market day with few buyers for groceries and provisions. Mentions include prices like 54c for Western, 35 cars, and a reference to Kentucky and a date around 87, with scant details on sales or specific items.
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Weller
Kentucky
Massive early 20th century blaze wipes out Fitch block shops
A large Indiana fire devastated Fitch's block in Madison last night around midnight. It destroyed J.P. merchant tailor shop, T. B. Jones, Jessy printing, G. P. Melsen's queensware, A.A Smith boot and shoe, and damaged stock at A. Orr clothier and S. BR. Lewis & Co merchants, with extensive property loss across multiple stores.
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Mavison
Fitch's
J.P. Merchant
Jones
Jessy
Pree Prem Printing
G. P. ‘Melsen
Queensware
A.A Smith's Boot and Shoe
A. Orr, Clothier
S. BR. Lewis & Co. Ron
Har
Heath of a Prominent Citizen Dies in Pittsburg
Pittsburg January 10 James Meduley president of a city bank died that night after a brief illness. The passing removes a leading local financier and adds to the city’s sense of loss as tributes come from business associates and neighbors.
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Heath
James Med Uley
Canity Bank
City Bak Oil
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Jas
Brooks
Erie Railroad Litigation
Murphy
Havre
Anu
Lome
Orleans
Seengerbund
Yale
Pine Street
Thompson
Newport and Cincinnati Bridge
Washington
Grant
San Domingo
Northern Frontier Protection
Cincinnaati
Wiammabar
Sever
Newport and
Cincinnati Bridge
Ban Domingo
Wilson
Cincinnati Wesleyan Cemetery
Basnett
Graim
Corumavs, O
Cincinnati
Wesleyex
Yeatman
Krehbiel
G. A. A Volge
H. Schroer
E. Langebrake
River News
The
Wasuixotox
Manterra
Albany
Railroad Management
Harriser Urc
Newbern
Wm. L. Bruning
Steenlare
Pacific
Ces
Anglo-Saxoy
California
Frankfort
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Kentuckiai
Louisville
York Central
Michigan
Aedlend
Pittsburg
North-western
Cleveland
Iol Taland
Central Peele
Eben
Telegraph
Madison
Reno
City Matters
Tux Mendelasohn Club
Smith's Hall
Sauter Commixes, Esq
Newport
Macacusren
James Medough
Dan Sullivan
Fifth Street
Hazen and Batts
Hammond-street
Jai, H
Laws
KSAT
Ronnton Taba
Beribe
John: Holland
Franklin
O. Allison, Smith & Johnson
Prare Street
PLCH
Architectural Iron Works
WM. H. Kirby
Main Street
Cencinsati
GEO. & Stevens & CO
Fourth St
Paul’s
New Kean Publications
Pees
Murray Tanman
Florida Water
OOD
Valencia
Ccerrentes Pramente
Emon
Orange
Citron
R. Griffiths
W. Cot
Nots
Harness, Saddles, &Co
D. Ss. Cabrick
Third St
BUCHU
H. T. Helmbold
Helmbold
Mia
Ene
Aden
H. T. Helmbeald
Noni
Ieee
Sorel
Belmbold
Physic
Ana Sabor
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