Reception and public notices from a bustling season
Reports describe a high society reception hosted by Gil Edward and Lady Thornton, church Thanksgiving observances, a large New York Herald controversy, a dangerous counterfeit discovery in St. Louis, and marks of international affairs from Pesth to Liberia. The era’s civil, railway, and legal matters appear, including court arguments in Marysville and ongoing Utah state admission debates.
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Livingstone
Africa
New York Herald
Grant
St.Louis
Pesth
Bepet
Kington
Hungary
American Colonizal Society
Liberia
Washington Notes on Tariffs Riots and Federal Appointments
Special Dispatch reports upcoming hearings on the tariff and internal taxation while noting Chicago riots affecting securities. discussions include possible changes at the New York Custom House, sales of Ogden block, and stamp tax debates. Details cover committees Ways and Means, Appropriations, and foreign trade questions.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Senate Investigating
New York
New York Custom House
Carl Schurz
Ways and Means
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
W. B. Ogden
Congress
Boutwell
Ogden Square
Simmons
Boston
Massachusetts
Foreign Committee
Een Can
Germantown rape case and Mrs Mohr death note
Special dispatch notes Dr Stevens’s acquittal in the Germantown rape case. It reports Mrs Mohr’s relatives delaying burial as her body remains life like with no odor after days in a heated room. It also mentions two small pox cases in the city and Father Hahne’s refusal to bury.
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Times and Chronicle
Darrow
Father Hahne
Stevens
Germantown
Terrible powder explosion hits Greenwich cartridge factory
A terrible explosion occurred at a Greenwich cartridge factory yesterday afternoon setting clothing of many girls on fire. They fled into the marshes in a desperate attempt to extinguish the flames. The factory was completely destroyed.
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London
Greenwich
Nile expedition reports Baker near Khartoum
The Herald's Nile advices state Sir Samuel Baker is well and near Khartoum. London surveyors are nearly finished, and the expedition has received strong assistance from the Khedive's officials.
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Herald
New York
Samuel Baker
Khartoum
London
Count Von Andr e zzy Receives Catholic Deputation
Vienna report states Count Von Andrezy met a Catholic deputation and said the Pope faces no constraint, citing a recent appointment of about thirty bishops. He claimed Austria-Italy relations are good and no Catholic power should offer the Pope asylum.
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Vienna
Count von. Andrezzy
Austria
Italy
Gloomy view of politics from Mr Horseman
Lospos January 19 Mr Horseman MP warned the present Government is unfit to handle English questions in a somber political address.
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Lospos
Horseman
M. P
Death of a Veteran Actor in San Francisco
California reports the death of veteran actor Sedian who had been attached to the Calite Theatre for several years in San Francisco. The obituary notes he died last evening after a lengthy association with the theatre company.
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San Francisco
Sedian
Toonarm
Calite Theatre
Sulphur Water Discovery in Putnam County
In Clark County Putnamville Indiana a strong vein of sulphur water was struck at thirty seven feet. The well now thirty nine feet deep five feet in diameter throws water two feet above the watersh circuit. Locals are excited. Detectives search for Park family murderers with rumors circulating and white suspects watched while allegations against black residents fade.
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Putnamville
Putnam County
Clark County
Park
Marion Park
Trial of Alderman Glade Ends as Jury to Deliberate
Special dispatch from Curiaco reports Alderman Glade's trial concluded with damaging testimony. Jurors may fail to agree tonight, while the Grand Duke is expected to return Monday.
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Times and Chronicle
Curiaco
Glade
Grand Duke
River News Dispatches From Ohio River Weather and Towing Happenings
Special dispatches report river conditions across several towns. The Ohio River shows declines and ice, with 3 feet 7 inches in a chute and 5 feet 8 inches near falls. passes and towboat availability affected. Arrivals include multiple steamboats. weather noted as cloudy, warm with rain and heavy snow.
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Times and Chronicle
New Aupany, Inc
ST Dsee Chater
Kate Robinson
Minneola
Sandy End Morning Star
Flint
Liberty No
Louisville
Robet Burns
Cincinnati
Leslie Combs
Ironton
Falls City
Green River
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mattie Roberts
McCoy
Fuffington Island
Cairo
Alice
Memphis
Idle
Nashra
P. M
Chasn
Nick Loworth
Idlewild
Evansville
St. Luke
St. Is
Bee
St. Louis
Mary Alice
New Orleans
A. J. Baker
Baton Rouge
Osage
National Conference Hepworth Welcomed After Fourth Avenue Incident
New York scene reports Hepworth warmly welcomed amid a fourth avenue incident. A Twerd summons to Albany signals official action as further details and Frand emerge in ongoing coverage of political tensions and local repercussions.
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Hepworth
Twerd
Albany
Frand
Tweed and public affairs mix in January New York report
In New York on January 19 reports dispute Tweed’s movements and political status. Beside debates at a Brooklyn conference on Congregationalists and reform, authorities cite alleged frauds in public works contracts and a missing $120,000. A man named White was killed near Vanderbilt’s route, and police dispersed rioters as the city reels from political turmoil.
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Monongahela
Kate Putnam
Carrie
Steubenville
Hill
Yellow
New State and Science
Belmont
Ron Works
Wheeling
H. M
Red River
Silver Moon
New York
Pestihens
Tweed
State Congregationalists
Brooklyn
Oberlin
Beecher
Tate
White
Vanderbilt
France
Ameen Tweed
Albany
Legislaroum
Arkansas. Serious Charges Against Senator Clay
Arkansas news report from Little Rock dated January 18 outlines alleged wrongdoing involving a senator and allied factions. The piece references recounts, accusations against opponents, and tensions within the political race.
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Senator Clay
Open Charge of Legislative Bribery in Leavenworth
A January 18 report from Leavenworth notes a political uproar over charges of legislative bribery tied to an expose in the Lawrence Standard. The paper alleges offers of payments to lawmakers to support Caldwell for the U.S. Senate, and says it can produce ample proof.
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Leavenworth
Lawrence Standard
Caldwell
United States
Standard
Dense London fog halts traffic and lights the streets
The London News reports a thick metropolis fog on Saturday lasting half a day and stalling trains between Cannon Street and Charing Cross. Public lamps were unlit at noon, chaos at Guildhall and Fleet Street caused by safety measures and stoppages. By 1 pm lamps reappeared and the sun finally broke through. A later note mentions a January 20 Steinway Hall meeting in New York to hear about an International Prison Congress.
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London News
Shomas Dakin
Iuildhall
Cannon Street
Charing Cross
Mansion House
Fleet Street
Temple-bar
Guildhall
Bank of England
Steinway Hall
N. Y
Pr. Wines
Jeane Smith Named Receiver for Central Savings Bank NY
Jeane Smith has been appointed Receiver of the Central Savings Bank of New York, a move likely to oversee liquidation or stabilizing measures. The appointment places Smith in charge of asset management, creditor negotiations, and safeguarding depositors while the bank undergoes regulatory proceedings.
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Jeane Smith
Central Savings Bank of New York
Pension and policy clash in Congress headlines
Speaker Blaine vacates amid illness appointing Mr Dawes as Speaker pro tempore. Bills pass and discuss pension measures for widows while Garfields notes on postwar neglect. Senate debates woman suffrage petitions and civil service reform with strong lines from Sumner, Carpenter, Trumbull, and others.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
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Society of Was
Et Friends
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Sandwich Islands
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Globe
Braxton
Virginia
State Legislatures. January 18 Columnus
Proceedings in the Ohio legislature report on a writing requirement for extension agreements between debtors and creditors and a proposed raise in Supreme Court salaries. Amendments to Common Pleas judges’ pay failed. A resolution sought rail rate data from the Railroad Commissioner. The Joint Convention recessed for two weeks without action on Constitutional Convention. Additional officers were elected. A claim against state land sales to be pursued, and bills proposed to prohibit rail contracts with fast freight lines.
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Supreme Court
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Schiff
Common Pleas
Smith
Ohio
W. BR. Hull
Lapoiliie
Congress
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Chase
Tali
Cincinnati Legislature Sets Board of Police Commissioners Plan
The state Senate advances a bill to erect a four member Cincinnati Police Board while House actions include approving a Chardon school bond authorization and a water works surplus use measure. Other items cover judges and state officials salaries, county treasurer fees, and a monument makers bill amid adjournment after committee reports.
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Cincinnati
Board of Education of
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Trustees of Water Works
House
Times and Chronicle
Jones
Licking
Mrt Berry
Passel
Frankfort Debates Negro Testimony Bill and State Measures
The Southern Railroad Bill and a debate on the Negro Testimony Bill dominated the session. Amendments on a motion to strike the clause banning race-based incompetence failed. several bills on state authority, levies, and public printing were advanced or passed. Leave granted for establishing colored schools amid broader bills.
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Southern Railroad
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Aonils
Derman
Bukin
Teave
Franklin County Court
Mississippi Levee Company
Senate
Maysville
Judiciary Committee
Kentucky, Globe and Hipe
Western Insurance and Banking
Surface Movements of the Earth and Local Catastrophes
The article argues that earth changes are gradual and local rather than global catastrophes. It cites steadily shifting watersheds, subsidence along the New Jersey coast, and rising coasts near New York, with recent upheavals observed in Jamora, Valladolid, and Alava. It notes mountains are not oldest, but recently elevated, and supports a pliant interior of the earth.
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Pacific Ocean
California
Kentucky
Geove
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Michigan
Chicago River
Lake M
Eppe
New Jersey
New York
Brooklyn
Tone Island
Simone
New York City
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France
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Holland
Germany
Sweden
Baltic
Stockholm
de Soteljo
Jamora
Villar
Sanserrois
Swiss Alps
Jura
Catskills
Shavee
Vader
Civilization and the Indian contrasted in a historical view
The article argues that civilization weakens the Indian and cannot coexist with his nature, contrasting the noble hunter and warrior with the supposed comforts of reservation life. It cites Tecumseh Osceola Red Jacket Logan Red Cloud and Sa tan ta as examples of native eloquence and moral force, then pivots to a note on Charles Babbage’s estate and bequest of his workshop models and machinery.
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Tony
Tecumseh
Osceola
Red Jacket
Logan
Red Cloud
Sa-tan-ta
Voting on the M and C Railroad Lease
Special Dispatch from Memphis notes stockholders of the M and C Railroad voting at noon on leasing the line to Scott's combination. Early reports predict a large majority in favor. Later figures from the stockholders convention at 1 PM show a majority of 52,000 in support of the lease.
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Times and Chronicle
Memphis
M. and C. Railroad
Scott
Stockholders’ Convention
Scott Combination
Watson trial progresses slowly in Evansville
Evansville Indiana January 19 reports the Watson murder trial moving at a gradual pace. Dr Bartholow of Cincinnati testified on the post mortem results while Dr M J Bray Shryocks attending surgeon described the wound. The case will not conclude before Monday or Tuesday with no public excitement evident.
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Times and Chronicle
Evansville
Ind
Watson
Thiers Threatens Resignation Over Tariff Vote
Paris reports Thiers may resign if the Assembly rejects the new raw materials tariff. The tobacco monopoly reports aimed at pressuring payment of war indemnity. News from Mary Gen Sherman and American officials in Paris details and Geneva tribunal connections.
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Thiers
Gegiun
Mary Gen. Sherman
American “Register
Curtin Haw
St. Peterburg
Nive
New York Custom House Investigation Continues
The Custom-House inquiry pressed on with testimony from a broker on appraised goods. Ex-Appraiser Palmer denied Folone and sub. ae’s earlier statements. Murphy influenced appointments and removals in the Weigher and other offices. Penalty sums paid and distributed by 1871 figures are cited. A Boston teen Isabella Titus, 15, died from a shooting in this city. The Lilienthal tobacco case moved to arrest judgment. Tweed’s Wash visit and a Market Bank failure loom as noted.
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New York
Palmer
Foloné
Sub. Ae
Murphy
Washington City
Weigher Tompson
Secretary of the Treasury
Isabella Titus
Boston
Lilienthal Tobacco
Tweed
Washaor
Market Bank
Cleveland Fire Ends in Loss and Missing Watchman
A fire at Younglove Mansle Co in Cleveland caused about 100000 in damage with 50000 insured. The plant’s foundry was saved but over 100 workers lost jobs. A watchman J S Birdsell disappeared after signaling the alarm and is feared dead. Rev A O Laman remains unconscious. Two Cleveland post office clerks were jailed on drafts and money order theft. bail set at 1500.
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Cleveland
Younglove, Mansle & Co
Boston
Birdsell
A. O. Laman
Cleveland Post Office
Increase of Small Pox Cessna Myers Contest
WesttrxaTon January 19 reports several small pox cases. Board of Health will remove all contagious disease cases only. In the Pennsylvania election contest Cessna Republican votes reversed by two of nine in committee giving Myers a larger majority.
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WesttrxaTon
Board of Health
Pennsylvania
Cessna
Myers
Evansville River News Delays and Vessel Log Weather
Evansville report notes arrivals and departures of Mary Ament Grandview Tarascon and Cham view among others with times from 2 PM to 11 PM. Mentions Belfast freight and forecasted rain, 7 inches of snow since earlier, river stationary and temperature around 36.
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Mary Ament
Grandview
Tarascon
Dick Johnson
Mary Ameat
Louisville
Champion
Red River
Fayette
Henderson
Chamion
Bea
Belfast
WasuineTex Brief on Election Case Debate
January 19 report notes Moser Ldwands and Snyder discussed at length the election cases of Boles against Edwards. The conversation focused on legal arguments and potential outcomes in the dispute between the two candidates.
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WasuineTex
HOUSE
Moser
Ldwands
Snyder
Boles
Edwards
Market Summary From January 19 Futures and Prices
Additional Markets report shows wheat gains with No 1 white quoted around 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel, Dowrinel and Cors'is in slight demand, and mixed cash tones. Prices for corn and oats appear firm or quiet with small variations, while rye and other grains vary slightly and markets stay cautious overall.
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Dasma
Jealousy and Desertion at Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Lucius Mitchell, two years a steady machine shop worker for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was reticent and melancholy, a husband from Ohio who brought a wife and several children, one of whom recently died in this city. His wife Mrs Mitchell is described as pleasant and engaging, with conduct toward him viewed by neighbors as loving.
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Lucius Mitchell
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Ohio
Mitchell
Louisville and Nashvill Railroad Company
Comany
Louisville
Leger
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