Murderer Turner Linked to Multiple Slayings in Wisconsin and Beyond
McLwAURES January 17 report details Bob Turner of Potosi Grant County Wis arrested for the ax murder of his brother as he emerged from a mineral hole. The tale expands to a second murder of Olney Neeley near Ellenboro with Turner at work cutting hoop-poles. Neeley, fourteen, was found dead with an ax blow that severed the neck. Turner later confessed to additional killings said to number nearly forty, claiming he had murdered men in various places including a Poor farm and roadways, and that he could name many more if gathered together.
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McLwaures
Bob Turner
Potosi
Grant County
Wis
Newton
Olney Neeley
Ellenboro
Mr. Bell
Neeley
New California
Bailey
Turner
Robert Turner
Farine
Germantown to Host Synod Academy Location
Dayton January 17 report notes Rev Hentz of Germantown Lutheran Church arranging the Synod of Ohio authorized academy for Germantown between Oxford and Dayton. The piece also mentions Good Friday soup house aid with 100 loaves and 204 quarts of soup, and Y M C A efforts to improve Ambrose works, with machinery expected by Valentine's Day and Mr E R Woodward newly noted.
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Daily Times
Dayton
Hentz
Germantown Lutheran
Synod of Ohio
Germantown
Oxford
Brothers’ College
Six Marriage Licenses Issued in Aerial Week
A Kentucky district reports six marriage licenses on Friday January 16 marking an unusual tally in recent years. The same day farmer Boden was struck by a heavy wood wagon on West Third Street, suffering serious internal injuries though no bones were broken. He was sent home for care six miles west of Dayton. The Saturday examination quota for agents stood at $300 each.
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Kentucky Lottery
Boden
West Third Street
Dayton
Strikers to Meet General Stockton Over Pay Assurance
General Stockton, receiver of the New Jersey Southern Railroad, will meet the striking workers at Manchester today. The men, eager to return to work, seek prompt salary payments and assurance of timely wages.
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By and Pacific
General Stockton
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Manchester
Governor Andrew Replies To Cushing Letter
The New York dated letter from Caleb Cushing expresses readiness to serve in the Union cause during the 1861 crisis. Massachusetts Governor John A. Andrew declines the proffer, citing the need to avoid demoralizing the Commonwealth’s service and uphold civil authority.
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Andrew
United States
Bevallccey
Cushing
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Boarou
Cale Cushing
Seanaway Goldline
Otey
Joax A. Andrew
Debt dispute outlined by Vermont and Canada Railroads
Irregular OCR shows a dispute between the Deeddents of tan Cobalt Vorsont and Canada Railroads. Terms describe a sale and secured redraft involving Vermont and Canada read to the Central mote-in twenty secured by Yastos cla por cont.
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Bostos
Tan Cobalt Vorsont
Canada
Ermont
Yastos
Casino January Seaways Early Arrival Report
A truncated item notes arrival at 2 A M with Bell, Evansville, on January 17, in Arkansas waters. The fragment indicates a calm, clear, cool night but unclear details follow about Belletoile and subsequent events. Further context is needed to confirm the full headline and outcome.
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Casino
Arkansas Bell
Evansville
Belletoile Cae
Weather Report from Cincinnati Signal Service
War Department bulletin from the Signal Service U S Army division reports Cincinnati weather for January 17 at 7 05 AM.
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Signal Service
U. S. Army
Division of Telegrams and Fortescue En Acture
Cincinnati
Black tie etiquette shocks London society in scandal
A chaotic tale recalls Vernon Harcourt facing mockery for wearing a black necktie at a social event. The press and public denounce the fashion faux pas as decadence, while Harcourt’s behavior and a famed masque of manners trigger moral outrage.
Expedition to Mer de Glace Guides Lead Party Across Ice
A morning excursion to the Mer de Glace includes two visiting clergymen from Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Guides pace a bold ridge, ice crevasses open beneath, and the party descends past waterfalls into a two toned Chamounix valley under a cloud arch, a scene of quiet beauty.
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Mer de Glace
Wisconsin
Ocen
Alpenstock
Mont Blanc
Sweet Valley
Chamounix
Tendered Chief Justiceship in Washington Stalemate
Special Dispatch reports no conclusion on the Chief Justiceship. A candidate declined the offer, another may accept. Cushing may go to Madrid unless a minister is deemed unnecessary. Senate Claims committee has not decided on war looter claims, likely to report in favor of payment and against the President's veto. House remains in session for debate.
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Daily Times
WasHingTon
Pare
Cushing
Madrid
Russia
Willy
Balk
Agricultural Election A Revenue Case Special Dispatch
A report from January 17 notes bail set at 300 dollars for Adam W. Andre of West Alexandria and others including G B Harmen, Alex McConnell, A D Tibbatts, N Coler, M Ecels, Charles Harris, KR Anderson, in Pretile County. They face charges of moving cigars from a factory to a selling location without stamps. The bail was posted before Commissioner Young.
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Daily Times
Parton
Board of “Agriculture
G. B. Harmen
Alex McConnell
Re Buren Township
A. D. Tibbatts
Washington
N. Coler
Jefferson
M. Ecels
Charles ‘Harris
KR. C. ‘Anderson
Madison
Adam W. Andre
West Alexandria
Pretile County
Young
Deposition of Palige Superintendent Kiterstegd Overthrown
In a secret afternoon conclave Col. Teremiah Kiersted was deposed as Palige Superintendent and Capt N Dailor of the Hammond street Station elected in his place. Kiersted read a written defense claiming bias from newspaper control and denied charges before a vote discharged him. He proclaimed, I am deposed, then struck at a reporter as the scene ended.
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Palige
N. Dailor
the-Hiammond-street
Johnston
Kiersted
Hugh Campbell
Campbell
Rafia
Hal
Cameron
Col. Kiersted
Gentlemex
Tara
Angi
Definae
Jerremiah Kiggstep
Star-Chamber Council
Col. Kiergted
Enquirer
Theatres Close Week With John A Stevens Skit and Farce
This weeks amusements wind down at Robinsons Opera House with John A Stevens scalping-knife drama Daniel Boone and Wal Jack Combination at Woods Theatre with A Struggle for Life. Next week Joseph K Emmett appears at Woods with Fritz Our Cousin German while Francis C Bangs debuts in Cincinnati with De Marseillaire. Selvini performs in Cincinnati Monday with Gladiator role, Othello Tuesday, Eliza Friday, Hamlet Saturday closing.
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Daniel Boone
Robinson's Opera House
Jack
Wood
Ylar
Joseph
K. Emmett
Gien
Selvini
Pike
Cincinnati
the Gladiator
Eliza
Bondholders Reject Pope Proposal at Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Meeting
In New York on January 17, bondholders of the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio rejected a pope proposal. They resolved to fund coupons due in 1874 by issuing notes payable by January 1, 1879 with interest at 8 percent payable semi annually. A committee was chosen to confer with bondholders in other locations.
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New York
Atlantic
Missispi
Ohio
River Ice Delays Packet Service Across Monongahela
Special Dispatches report Monongahela River ice and cold weather. River is frozen above the city, slack-water packets ceased. Longworth and other vessels pass up with cargoes as canal and falls stages vary. Local inspector records show boats inspected, crews licensed, and totals for arrivals and passenger earnings.
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Daily Times
Indiana
Longworth
Franklin
Houston
Paragon
Vesels
Veterans urge pensions and meet President in Washington
Mexican veterans adopt a memorial asking pensions for those in the Mexican war or surviving widows and children, then visit the Executive Mansion where Ex-Governor Herbert of Louisiana commends an old companion in arms to the President. Sherman and many ladies attend.
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Josiah Quincy
I. I. Ferguson
Richmond
James Baker
B. R. Bonner
St. Louis
Windom
Senate
Board of Trade Report for 1874 Circular Request
The Board of Trade secretary asks manufacturers to furnish confidential statistics for the forthcoming annual report. Returns cover nine months ending Oct 1 1873 and year ending Jan 1 1874 with monthly averages, plus remarks on percent change versus 1872. The board emphasizes confidentiality and aims to protect city manufacturing interests.
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Board of Trade
Weekend Marriage Licenses Granted by Probate Court
The Probate Court issued licenses to numerous couples during the week ending today, listing partners such as Alfred H. Mott and Ann L. Horton, Peter A. Herzig and Barbara Miller, John F. Merz and Hellena Frank, and many others including Leopold Shhlesinger and Juda Akar, Lewis Fugassi and Bendatta Goziolo, and James Reilly with Meyer, among several additional pairs. Names appear with multiple spellings and some garbled entries, reflecting OCR challenges from the source.
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Alfred H. Mott
Ann L. Horton
W. Hirttler
Anna Akest
Peter A. Herzig
Barbara Miller
John F. Merz
Hellena Frank Wengerter
Louisa Wardig
Leopold Shhlesinger
Juda Akar
Lewis Fugassi
Bendatta Goziolo
Ldward Gleeson
Bridget Agin
JE. Q. Maddox
M. Ella Dec
Sarah Davin
Joseph P. Vastine
Minnie Byers
Henry F. Reanet
Carrie Behrenes
Richard Harding
Catharine Pagan
Wm. Doyl
Mary Baum
Samuel McCutchen
Laura Jongg
James Fisher
Minerva Genson
T.A. Littlefield
Rebeces Spring
Wp. Wells
Caroline Siebert
Chas. Golden
Matilda Tolken
Alexander Hirth
Louisa Hearth
Louis H. Bates
Eat
Paris
Wim
H. Schrader
Vizeie
E. Hull
Wm. Carroll
Lavina Hail
Hoe Ackermaane
Jonegiine Mardes
Ackermann
Aod
Tine Marder
Chas
Hayes
Leah Gibson
Election result delay and trustee selection in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 17, it is noted that Register Mason cannot submit the election result due to Jay Cooke's creditors until next week. Edwin Lewis is believed chosen as Trustee, with a cooperating committee including John Clayton Isaac Norris Chas P Helfenstein Jos Brown and BR Shoemaker.
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Register Mason
Jay Cooke
Edwin Lewis
John Clayton
Isaac Norris
Chas. P. Helfenstein
Jos. Brown
Shoemaker
Dr Radway medicines praised by Cincinnati man
C.W. James of Cincinnati Ohio reports long affliction with bladder and urinary disorders including urethral stricture and kidney inflammation. After tried doctors and other remedies, he used Radway’s Resolvent Relief Pills and other products, noting rapid relief within three days and improved well being.
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Dr. Radway
Sta
Tobdician
Philadelphia Saturdey Evening Post
C.W. James
Cincinmati
Ohio
Liper Bettie
Directors Decline Lake Shore General February Dividend
At a meeting of the Directors of the Lake Shore road today it was deemed inexpedient to pay the General February dividend.
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Lake Shore Road
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