Widespread Notices From Across the Nation and World
Reports from Vallejo and Dayton note voting and visits while Utah mining yields hopeful news. Other items cover shipwrecks near St Croix, floods in San Pedro, a Cuban insurgent execution, trials in England and France, arrests at a Hoboken cock fight, and political moves in Paris and Bavaria. Also listed are education endowment efforts in Arkansas, new school funding debates, and regional dispatches from Virginia, Nebraska, and Annapolis.
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Wendell Phillips
Dayton
Vallejo
Cal
Ohio
Columbus
Utah
St. Croix Cove
San Pedro
California
Has Ee Eee
Emilio Es
Sancti Espiritu
Mr. Watson
Chatham
England
Thiers
Gambetta
Bismarck
Hoboken
N.J
Jules Simon
Salt Lake
Tom Fitch
Virginia
Yes
Russia tensions loom as Grant resigns opposition to fisheries claim
Special Dispatch reports Washington on January 13. Prince letters to Minister Cartin spark a cataclysmic row with Russia. President and Secretary Fish consider declaring passports for the Russian envoy, risking a breakdown in official ties. Cincinnati hosts expected Democratic convention, Jesse R Grant resigns to oppose treaty provisions. U.S. counsel to contest New Idria Company and McGarrahans claim before Senate Public Lands committee. land argued as U.S. property.
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McGerrahar
New Idria
The
Times and Chronicle
Ashington
Cartin
Fish
Curtin
Russia
Temperance Meeting Advances Moral Influence in Yellow Springs
In Yellow Springs an enthusiastic temperance meeting urged the community to influence liquor vendors as law cannot stop sales. Pastors were asked to preach on temperance next Sabbath. Antioch College winter term opened with 115 students, about half from the town, as the first smallpox case is reported.
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Times and Chronicle
Yse
Jon Staings
Eitisens
Massillon Captain Dies After Canal Boat Accident
Special dispatch reports Henry Hentz, captain of the canal-boat Henderson on the Ohio Canal, died last evening from injuries after being knocked off the vessel. He left a wife and five small children.
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Times and Chronicle
Henry Hentz
Henderson
Ohio Canal
Public Redico New Hotel Construction Meeting
January 13 meeting in Cunswickton West Virginia discusses rapid city growth. The Legislation Convention convenes on February. A new hotel opens Monday offering ample accommodations for visitors and strangers arriving as the city fills.
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Redico
Times and Chronicle
Cunsinston
W. Va
Southern Railroad Bill Advances After House Vote
FRANKFORT Kentucky January 13 2 PM The Southern Railroad Bill passed the House by 65 to 55 and is seen as likely to clear the Senate. The vote signals possible approval of the measure this session with party lines visible in the tally.
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Franxport
Southern
House
Senate
Convalescent Prince of Wales Congratulated in London
London readers report the Prince of Wales yesterday received congratulations from tenants on his recovery. The Times notes that Americans must learn from past wartime lessons about suppressing illegal equipment. There is a hint that Fenian raids in Canada were not always promptly checked. A correction states Consul-General Badeau seeks to rectify an error claiming General Hallčk captured Memphis and Fort Donelson.
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London
Prince of Wales
TIMES
the Times
Florida
Hornet
Virginia
England
Canada
Badeau
Halléck
Memphis
Fort Donelson
France's New Tariff Bill Adds Duties Across Goods
Paris January 13. The Tariff Bill submitted to the Assembly imposes duties on various imports. Cotton 80 francs per 100 kg, resin 1 to 7 francs, copper 15 francs, cheese 15 to 18 francs, hops 60 francs, and other items listed. The measure covers ven (likely been) 80 francs per 100 kilograms and multiple commodity rates.
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Paris
Alexis Visit to State Capitol in Kinaghter and Grand Duke
Report notes a six member House and four member Senate committee with the Governor and others to arrange the reception of Grand Duke Alexis at the State Capitol on his return from buffalo hunting. Also mentions John Slaughter pleading guilty to rape and receiving a sentence from Judge Priam after an assault near Saskia years ago.
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St. Louis
House
Senate
Grand Duke Alexis
State Capitol
John Slaughter
Cnet Deere
Saskia
Priam
Tennessee
Tran
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Mines Reported Working
In a January 13 dispatch from New York and Scranton, the city of Wilkes-Barre is noted for active mining with every mine in and around the area reported in operation. The Wilkes-Barre Iron and Coal Company plans to remain in operation despite reductions.
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New Yor
Scranton d
Pres, Ti
Fis Mione
Willabarre Iron and’ Company
Explosion injures conductor amid windy conditions
A fragmented report notes an explosion related incident injuring a conductor during windy weather. The readable text indicates danger and medical attention but lacks full details on location or responsible parties.
Florida Incident Involving Warship Vasco Near Nassau
New York January 15 report details the steamship Florida being boarded by the U S war steamer Vasco. A strange gunboat fired, the Florida hoisted the United States flag, and after examining papers the officer allowed the Florida to proceed toward New York. The Florida had earlier been disabled in a gale near Nassau and sailed again toward New York after exchanges at sea.
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New York
the Tribune of
Florida
Vasco
Bt. Thomas
Flocida
Orida
United States
Ney
Nassau
Hed
Ion
The Situation Unchanged Carter's Case in Court
A note from the president indicates no new development in Carter's case as it remains in court, with ongoing legal proceedings and little public update.
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Carter
Martial law call echoed as New Orleans crowd cheers Carter
New Orleans on January 12 reports a tense scene after a trial where Carter was supported by immense crowds. He urged declaring martial law to curb disorder, addressing the public from the street and promising a future address. Mayor Bunz urged restraint amid widespread demand for decisive action.
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Arya
Baersein Bein Ieee
Carter
Poe
Coltous
Lin
Carter Eld
Es Carter
F—Ture
Inet Peat
Iehiod
New Orleans
Custom House Suit Aims at Albany
A Sechems A airs in Albany focusing on a woman’s story about Mrs Mansfield linked to a Custom House investigation.
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Albany
Mansfield
Custom House
Ex Custom House suit outset in New York
Daniel Shean sues Collector Murphy and Surveyor Cornell for thirty two dollars alleging illegal salary assessment extortion. Test case with about forty similar suits, linked to October official assessments. Also notes political shifts including Mayor Hall not returning, and mentions Fisk related testimony and a newspaper editor excusal from testifying on customs House information.
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Daniel Shean
Meee
Murphy
Cornell
Hall
Seton
New
James Fisk
Miss Wood
Miss Mansfield
Fisk
Ead
Bullatim
Custom House
River News and Legal Fragments Across Waters
Dispatches describe a 1869 seizure rule violation and correlative dangers to officials. Inland river reports note Kittie Hegler and Moon Boy arrivals, river depths, coal transport, and vessels Dove and Blue Wing shifting. Weather, canal depths, and towboat statuses accompany cargo movements and ship groundings along the Ohio and Mississippi waterways.
Death of Isaac Rich Req merchant of Boston aged seventy
Private dispatches from this city announce the death this morning of Isaac Rich Req of Boston one of the wealthiest merchants in New England. His wealth was estimated at ten million dollars and he was a leader in fishing interests. Rich endowed learning institutions of the Methodist Church and was noted for liberality.
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Isaac Rich
Req
Boston
Cincinnati Horticultural Society Meets with Elections Held
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society met this morning with Geo W Skaate presiding. Officers elected for the year include President George W Skaate Vice Presidents Wm Stoms Dr John N Warder Robert Buchanan Corresponding Secretary Dr John A Warder Treasurer Jeebehe Council Lew H Wm F Murphy George Fruit Committee Dr John Bates Bebe Buchanan John Blackburn M Williams Committee James Bain Dr A E High Burkhardt Gotfeld Gravel Frank v Committee Chas Parnell oe hie Vincent Geo W Trowbridgs The raspberry discussion covered Hammitt Blackburn Jackson and Trowbridge noting Parnell on the east side Philadelphias on the south and Red Antwerp on the southeast best marketable for price The Pilgrim offers an evening of fine paintings with visitors nightly at Greenwood's Hall Next week benefits slated Prof Bain to arrange reduced rates with rail and river lines Ministers and others may call at Greenwood Hall for details.
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George W. Skaate
Wm. Stoms
John N. Warder
Robert Buchana
John A. Warder
Jee
Hammitt
Blackburn
Jackson
Trowbridge
Parnell
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Red Antwerp
Messrs. Hammitt
Greenwood's
Bain
Greenwood
Land Ownership Gaps Contrast U S and Britain
A San Francisco Post summary notes six million U S residents own homes and land, over one in six, while Britain shows under one in a thousand. It argues aristocratic land monopolies oppress peasants, likening British rural life to feudal serfdom, and predicts reform or revolution as the only path forward.
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United States
Great Britain
San Francisco
Fragmented Readable Fragments from Global Papers
A highly mixed digest notes French and English sources on art, religion, education and scandal. It cites the Times of India famine in Persia and Burns controversy in Dundee. A London Times letter references Dickens and a long Australian romance rumor tied to a nobleman and Becky Sharp.
Death of General Polk at Kenesaw under heavy shelling
An ex-Confederate reporter recounts General Polk's death during the Kenesaw Mountain campaign. Johnston and officers witnessed a fatal shell strike as Polk stood near Beau's battery and Washington Artillery. Polk was killed instantly, with Johnston and Hardee rushing to aid before staff carried him from the field.
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MW Eastminister Review
Kenesaw
Johnston
Polk
Pike Mountains
Young Beau
Washington Artillery
Aea Wa i
Thad
Hardee
Grant nearness to nepotism and politics criticized
A Providence Journal critique alleges nepotism in Gen. Grant's administration citing appointments to offices and a White House confidential service by relatives. It notes tax relief and debt reduction but questions spending and horse enthusiasm, comparing to past presidents while recognizing wartime feats.
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Providence Journal
Grant
Appomattox
White House
Treasury
Gen. Grant
Wima
Jackson
Death claims Rev J B Clark noted Presbyterian minister
Special dispatch report outlines the death at Allegheny City of Rev. J B Clark aged 45 a former colonel of the One Hundred and Twenty third Pennsylvania Regiment with brief notes on his wartime service and family status. Cecilia O Connor dies after heavy drinking leaving two children. Tilghman who killed two men at Brownsville and was wounded in Steubenville dies in Uniontown jail from his injuries.
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United Presbyterian Church
Allegheny City
Cadiz
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cecilia O'Connor
Tilghman
Brownsville
Steubenville
Uniontown
Aldermen Bribery Case Seeks Lake County Change
A special dispatch notes the thirteen Aldermen in a bribery prosecution will move for a venue change to Lake County due to hostile Chicago press coverage and perceived public prejudice. The Western Catholic newspaper has been sold to a joint stock company with current owners retaining half interest.
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Times and Chronicle
Chicago
Lake County
Abandoned Jessie Howe Sighted Near Valais
The brig Jessie Howe was boarded by French fishermen near Valais on Tuesday and found abandoned but in good condition. Suspected mutiny and captain’s murder by the crew. no word from the men and fear they perished. Also, O Don oghue urged to resign over Home Rule opposition in Ireland.
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Loxpon
Jessie Howe
Valais
Carterites Demand Admission to Mechanics Institute
Intense excitement surrounds the Carterites as Metropolitans and militia seal the State House area. Carter and adherents press for admission while the House refuses to recognize Carter as Speaker, and guards keep Metropolitans posted on Dryades Street. About two thousand gather on Canal Street as tensions rise and Carter counsels restraint.
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Eneny
Arraignment Delay Hints at Stokes Custom Case
New York January 13 District Attorney Marvin said Stokes would likely be arraigned under an indictment for the Jane Fisk next Monday or Tuesday. A witness testified in an inquiry that seized books and papers were not handled as required and were sent to Howe instead of the Custom House.
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Bertha
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Providence Bank Defalcation Detected in Rhode Island
The city’s bank defalcation involved the Rhode Island National Bank and not the Fourth National, per Providexes R. L. dated January 13. The notice clarifies the institution implicated and corrects a prior misattribution.
James Howard on river with 5019 bars iron discharge
Evansville dispatch reports the James Howard at Henderson discharging 5,019 bars of railroad iron and preparing to depart for New Orleans. Additional river traffic included arrivals and movements of multiple boats and barges, with weather noted as cloudy and cool and the river falling sixteen inches in 24 hours. The Mitchell added little, and packets had good trips.
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Storm
Fayette
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Mitchell
Market Report Dereorr Wheat and Corn Prices
Dereorr January 13 Wheat dull and lower with a No.1 price around 150 weight, gaber to "Corn is fair demand with irregular activity. Oats dull and mixed. Clover seed active at about 6. Hog prices weak with light bids at 5 or 10 and no buyers for heavy hogs.
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