Frigate Numancia sails for Havana and other 19th century notes
A compiled patch of news items cites the frigate Numancia sailing from Ca ir for Havana, a Westfield explosion damage suit in Brooklyn, legal cases in What am Ketchum, and various European and U.S. notices. It records political moves, diplomatic chatter, court actions, and local events including a Dubuque public reception and passage of legislative ballots in Maryland.
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Squabble Over Chicago Offices in Illinois Tangle
A dispatch from Wasauuctos January 13 reports attempts to appoint a new Federal official in Chicago, with Phillip Wadsworth tied to the Appraiser post and others seeking EastmanPost Office. The piece notes temperance law debate, potential GOP vote losses among Germans, and a civil service ruling excluding presidential nominees from examinations. It also mentions Ways and Means on the Syndicate, postoffice revenue rankings, women voting in Territories, Ohio reelection of Senator Sherman, fisheries treaty opposition, New Orleans reconstruction inquiries, and pending investigations.
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Postoffice Department
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Redistricting Debates Snap Across City Commission Bills
January 18 notes from Cotemevs highlight Excelsior Foundry and Machine Shops in Delphos with a $20,000 certificate. Beavis and Beavis Senate work-house bill mirrors last winter. Corcoran pushes a Metropolitan Police Bill with district-based Board elections replacing the prior majority system. Mesars Fiedeldey Eckert and Judge Caldwell urge opposition to Schiff's redistricting bill. Dispatch denounces Schiff measure as unworthy.
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Delphos
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Wilson
Beavis
Senate
Hayes
Henry Harrison
Thomas Hamer
North Bend
Corcoran
Board of Commissioners
Mesars
Fiedeldey
Judge Test Heads to Oppose Beaver Lake Lands Bill
Special Dispatch from Indianapolis reports Judge Test will travel to Washington to represent innocent Beaver Lake land buyers against a Congress bill to survey and repossess the lands and eject bona fide purchasers. A Clark County letter claims the Park family murderer is known and links him to prominent lynching activity, with further alleged villains to be investigated after arrests.
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Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Test
Washington
Beaver Lake
Clark County
Park
Germantown rape case in court at one today
Davros notes January 14 as Agnes Mohr dies on Sunday still showing red cheeks and perspiration on neck and face. Her body lies in the vault. The Germantown rape case is on trial before Squire Shull at one oclock today.
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Times and Chronicle
Davros
Agnes Mohr
Germantown
Squire Shull
The Queen Congratulated by Osborne Inhabitants
Loxpor January 18 The Queen yesterday received congratulations from Osborne residents on the recovery of the Prince of Wales. An address by ex Chancellor Roebuck occurred at Sheffield, with no reference to American affairs. Mapuzio January 18 The Ministry instructs provincial governors to suppress the Internationals within their jurisdictions but to allow free speech and avoid punishing general internationalist statements. An important conference between Minister Sagasta and Marshal Serrano was held today.
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International Society
Spain
Sagasta
Marshal Serrano
Unclear 19th Century New York News Snapshot
A chaotic New York dispatch reports on smallpox spread and vaccination, a proposed Horace Greeley statue beside Franklin, political figures like Ward Beecher and Dana, a Grand Army of the Republic leader, the Woman's Missionary Society’s work, and Stokes’s murder arraignment with delays.
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Hall
Lee
Race— Stokes
Tatacazy
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Horace Gooey
C.A. Dana
Mayorney Ward Beecher
Wm. Orton
Sam
Mayor Hall
Stokes
Jes. Fisk
Tacazy
Europe
Railroad Convention Elects Officers in St Louis
In St Louis on January 18 the Railroad Convention formed an association and elected officers led by President Thomas Allen of the Iron Mountain Railroad. Albert Fisk became vice president as general superintendent of Mobile and Ohio, with an executive committee of three from major lines. The gathering set April meeting plans, committee tasks on car commissions, rate maintenance, cross-line employment and injury liability, and authorized a charter request to Congress. The session closed with the Missouri Pacific afterglow and signal satisfaction.
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Thos. Allen
Iron Mountain Railroad
Albert Fisk
Sun
Louisville and Nashville
Iton
Ll. J. Fleming
Mobile and
Ohio
W.W. R. Arthur
North Missouri
J. C. McM
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G. H
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J. Joseph
Congress
Diamonds Recovered After Reward Scandal In St Louis
In St Louis on January 17 a tale unfolds of diamonds lost near Memphis last May. Christine Nilsson claimed a $500 reward. Patrick Flinn found the gems near his Desoto cabin on the Iron Mountain line. After Flinn met Nilsson’s agent and a lawyer was involved the affair closed with Flinn paying $100. The diamonds, once valued higher, were pegged at about $400.
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Christine Nileson
Memphis
Patrick Flinn
Flinn
Desoto
Iron Mountain
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Eees
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Geiss
Jarrett
Mexican unrest reported with troop mobilization at frontier
A Mexico City dispatch dated the 10th cites Mr Bliss secretary of the American Legation confirming his inquiry into the bark Brothers affair supports American captains. A Matamoros telegraph on the 16th notes great rejoicing over government troops success and five thousand troops ordered to march to the frontier. General Quiroga claims confidence that the wealthy and educated will aid the revolution.
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Quiroga
Revolutodion
Minnesota G A R encampment session closes with banquet
St Paul Minnesota January 17 The annual session of the Minnesota En campment of the Grand Army of the Republic was held with full attendance A banquet at the Merchants Hotel closed the proceedings in a pleasant manner Captain H A Castle was reelected Commander
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Overdose of Landanum Ends Life of Engineer John Childs
New Orleans scene quiet as John W. Childs, a well known engineer, is found dead in bed from an overdose of landanum. The city remains hushed amid the tragedy and investigation.
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New OrLeans
John W. Childs
Landanum
Industrial Establishments Burned in Mt Joy Fire
A blaze at Mt Joy Pennsylvania today destroyed Brady and Brothers malleable iron works Brady edge tool factory and Buckmeyer and Son s Miskey and Co s iron foundry.
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River News Update From Evansville and Louisville
Multiple vessels arrive and depart on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers with changes in depth and loads. Mary Ament and Morning Star arrive from Grandview and Louisville respectively, Belfast and the Turner make significant moves, river levels fall several inches, and weather remains cool and nearly clear.
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Green River
Pension Bills and Finance Measures Mark House Session
Lawmakers debated pension fixes tied to discharge or death dates with July 1 1574 as a cutoff and considered the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation Bill totaling about seventeen million dollars. A resolution on Louisville and Portland Canal information passed. Maynard presented the Sulphur and Mining Company of New Orleans proposal to permit a US plate glass factory and export restrictions. the bill aims to develop Calcasien Parish sulfur deposits and launch a single domestic plate lens plant. The House, with Blair presiding, then moved to the State of the Union committee phase, discussing civil service and franking privileges before adjourning.
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State of the Union
Blair
Senate House Actions Involving Committees And Bills
January 13 Senate reports House actions on Printing inquiry into Deaf and Dumb progress. Joint Committee on Governor's Mansion formed. Resolution on Geological Survey distribution to Europe noted. Name change bill for Gottlieb Eichenberger discussed. Redistricting bill to add Senators adopted. House passes bonds for Burton Township town hall and veteran bounty fund transfer. Official reporter election set. Various committee reports and adjournment details noted. Coroners dispatches and county commissioner actions included.
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Osies Introduces Resolutions On Lawmakers Voting
In Tresxtox New Jersey on January 17 the Legislature considers resolutions urging seven states to vote in favor of Hill and Square while Philadelphia is to be denied it to Americans.
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N. J
Osies
Hill and Square
Philadeladelphia
Internal Marireniet Lands Bill Debate Clarified
January House session notes show Mr Ayers moving that the bill regarding internal marreniet lands be not hardened. A short discussion followed surrounding the 23d inst date and related procedural concerns.
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To Day's Oil Markets
Special dispatch reports on daily oil market moves with brief notes on price changes and trading activity. Details focus on crude futures, market drivers, and notable shifts in supply expectations and demand outlook.
Desert travel turns old phrases into comic lines
A fragment from a periodical notes how phrases like a distant desert romance lose their gravitas when modern progress, such as railways, creates stations and changes meaning. It cites Milman theology and the redeployment of dramatic wording to reflect shifting times.
District Inspector's Report on Portsuvne Steam Trade
Local inspector releases annual report for year ending December 31 detailing 137 steamers inspected and 33 439 tons total tonnage. Licenses issued and refusals listed for pilots and engineers, null lifelines, new steamers built 31 with 11 for passengers and freight. Judge McCandlease in delicate health seeks treatment at Eaton Rapids Michigan.
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George Lysle
Iron Mountain
McCandleas
United States District Court
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
President prompts New Orleans investigation report
Washington January 18 The President opposes the New Orleans inquiry is rumored to be false his secretary says the President desires the inquiry and prepared a special message withheld by committee appointment The Military Division of the South is discontinued Senate Post Offices committee plans to report Hubbard Postal Telegraph Bill with minor amendments
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New Orleans
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Senate Committee On Post Offices
Memphis and Charleston Railroad stockholders meet in convention
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Memphis reports no action taken at the stockholders convention this morning. A committee report is to be considered at 3 o'clock p m on amendments to include several branch roads in Scott's combination. The Alabama delegation opposes leasing without amendments, Tennessee favors the original lease. No vote will be taken today.
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Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Scott
Alabama
Tennessee
Alderman Glade Trial Opens With Payment Allegation
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Curiaco dated January 18 reports the trial of Alderman Glade beginning after dilatory motions. Tomorrow, Reinhart will testify that he paid Glade 150 dollars to push a law through the Council to remove a bay scale.
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Burial granted for Mrs Mohr and body moved to grave
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Dayton Ohio reports a burial permit being granted for Mrs Mohr and that at three o clock the body was removed from the vault to the grave.
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Dayton, O
Rebellion Suppressed by Troops in Bombay Riot
A large revolt among Rookabs in India was crushed as troops moved on rebel headquarters, routing the insurgents. One hundred killed and several hundred prisoners taken, leaving the region quiet.
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India
Paralyzed Clergyman Brakeman Deaths and Large Property Sale
In Cleveland on January 18 Rev C A Lyman stricken with ysis remains poor and unconscious. Brakeman Charles McRoberts was killed yesterday after falling on the Lake Shore Railroad track while attempting to board a moving train. A morning fire destroyed the Globe Iron Works foundry. An arson or self inflicted death occurred when Mrs Cuester Carver aged forty five cut her throat. S B Stone completed a sale of property on the Flats to the C I Railroad for 500000 dollars, the largest in the city’s history.
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Frauds Committee Questions Collectors On Election Returns
In New York on January 15 the Committee on Custom House Frauds examined Collector Arthur who denied a prior consultation with Collector Murphy and an attempt to induce an election inspector to sign false returns. Cigar dealer Poladisky testified about a 5 percent charge for general order cigars and losses of his stock. B Mattison asked to testify by affidavit but was refused. Senator Catserly presented evidence showing Mattison was at the Fifth Avenue Hotel when the subpoena issued.
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Senate actions unfold amid illness and reform debates
The Senate faced extended debate as Blaine’s illness and a vacant chair prompted Mr. Dawes to serve as speaker pro tem. A flood of pension bills moved forward while committee hearings were deferred. Amendments expanded AI Limb Act protections to all navy officers, women’s suffrage in territories advanced, and remarks critiqued civil service reform as unconstitutional.
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