Old World News Summary From a Fragmented Ledger
A garbled recap of varied 19th century items lists deaths in Jersey City Columbus and Memphis, political moves in Indiana New Jersey and Ohio, industrial and railroad notes, a fire at Baltimore’s House of Refuge, labor strife near Pottsville and Nashville ventures, and treaty and railway discussions. The scare of counterfeit notes and a missing journalist are touched on amid war reports and market jitters.
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Lee
Richings
California
E.R. Wright
Jersey City
Frank P. Blair
Louis
G. B. Wilson
Columbus
Ben. Eggleston
San Domingo
Brooklyn Navy Yard
House of Refuge
Baltimore
New Jersey Historical Society
Trenton
Memphis
Glover
Belote
Neshville
Waterbury
Hugh Patterdon
Brakemsa
Chattan
Pottsville
Penn
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tom Jones
Lincoln
Dr. Delaney
Hampton
New Hampshire
Eaton
Preble County
Chio
Henry Rose
Canada
Washington
Tennessee
Henry Berdan
Pat Coyle
Willsburg
New York
Coyle
Frankfort
Louisville and Nashville Railroad and
Courier-Journal Lubricating Oil Company
Grand Lodge of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
New Jersey
William A. Pine
Senate
Missouri
Ohio General Assembly
Congress
Ohio
Dpametic Fund
Anns Bell
Women
Ohio State-house
Vistins Otill
Tional
Flushing
Long Island
Thomas J. Murphy
Union Pacific
Ames’ Creditory
A. Veresiiles
Manchester
England
William
Moltke
Atoms of War: Paris bombardment and Belfort siege update
The dispatch reports French and German actions in Europe with Paris bombardment resilience and a Belfort siege victory. A French brig was captured off Bordeaux by the German frigate Augusta. An Eastern Question conference in London adjourned to the 24th. A French force near Alencon was attacked, and hostages were seized amid ongoing war activities. Political maneuvers include statements about the Uxine Conference and Prussia's stance on peace overtures via Count Bernstorff.
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Paris
Bourbakides
Belfort
Bordeaux
Augusta
London
Cherbourg
Wediantines St. Reanda
Bassis
Evansville Deaths From Cold and Flood Near Mt Vernon
Evansville reports two men died last night near Mt Vernon from exposure and drowning during a drinking spree. William Bishop froze to death while William Turner drowned, authorities say drunkenness was a contributing factor.
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Evansvi
Saya
William Bishop
William Turner
Mt. Vernon
Evolution of man from lower groups to modern form
A lecturer described human evolution, noting progress from lower organisms to Homo, with ideas about gradual development through ages under natural selection. The narrative questioned fixed types and suggested earlier views of an advancing human species before modern form was reached.
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Org
New Paper Started in Indiana Town Reportedly
An Indiana town welcomes a newly started newspaper as residents note renewed local coverage. The debut edition highlights community events, local businesses, and upcoming meetings, signaling a fresh voice in the town’s press landscape.
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Indiana
Land grab scheme eyed in Congress during winter session
A controversial land grab scheme backed by supporters in the House seeks to seize government land worth about two million dollars to quicken possession for fort and barracks sites. Critics warn the plan benefits speculators and ignores established rights, amid calls for a prudent approach this winter.
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Roceesaot
Nevanes
Porta Congress
Eas Presse
Presidio Iy
California
Beys
King William Proclaims Empire Restoring German Glory
Europe report details King William's Versailles proclamation asserting imperial title and duty to restore Germany's ancient splendor. It notes ongoing power struggles, French actions, and Allied concern as Parliament prorogues and troops move amid the Black Sea Conference and Belgian frontier activity.
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Lexvos
William
Versailles
Germany
London
Faiderbe
Bapaume
Arras
Lille
St. Quentin
Hrany
Wisconsin and Minnesota names defend consular bill in Congress
Mesgre Washburn of Wisconsin and Sawyer Paine and Wilson of Minnesota defended and advocated the bill. The House failed to second the previous question, sending the measure to Tuesday. The House met at 3 30 PM to consider the Consular and Diplomatic aviation bill funding 1.44. Without disposing the question, the committee rose as Mr Banks presented a memorial from Washington protesting cruelties in the France war amid renewed sympathy for the Republic. The House adjourned at 4 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesgre’ Washburn
Wisconsin
Sawyer, Paine and Wilson
Minnesota
Banks
Washington
France
Nagao
Conn
Republic of Once
Waning power of Brigham Young noted in Utah
The article comments on Brigham Young’s influence waning in Utah and lists various other notes from the era. It mentions New Orleans efforts to regain stature, reports on mood in Missouri and Kansas, and scattered snippets about people, places, and events from the period, including politics and society matters.
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Brigham Young
Utah
New Orleans
Tal
America
Missouri
Kansas
Exahem
New Urts
Albert E. Frasier
Highlands
Pircc
Brighan Young
Japiah Quincy
Boston
Eal
Eas Soe & Jury
Appleton
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Comfort Wane
Wetmore
Substitute for County Commissioners in Hamilton and state credits
Special dispatch discusses the Senate amendment to substitute in Hamilton County and create a four member county board with a president paid 2000 dollars and other members unpaid. It covers the Glover Newman contest, certificates of incorporation for Youngstown Rolling Pills and West Liberty Wheel Company, and revocation of authority for Farmers and Mechanics.
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Senate
Yeatmin
Hamilton
Cnt
Hunt
Springfield
lTamilton County
Sprindale
Deir
State Credit Ooanrd
The
House
Franklin County
Agricultural College
Baber
Glover
Aan Succeas
Tusday
Licans Ao
Ancorporation
Youngstown Rolling Pills
Capital
West Liberty
Logan. County
Etna of State
German Loss and French Retreat Near Belfort in War News
Reports from Paris and London note Chanzy's retreat toward Alençon with German forces in pursuit. German losses cited at 177 officers and 3,203 men killed or wounded with many prisoners. Longwy investment completed, 1,000 Gardes Mobiles dispersed near Langres. Western front movements include Laval withdrawal and renewed clashes along the front. Financial news from New York shows steady stocks and gold at 1104 in bid.
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Longwy
Oerman
le Mass
Chanzy
Austria
Russia
Laval
Vaiges
Caecee
von Werder
Befort
Sgenileysgeiee
Pruntfest
William
Henry of
Luxembourg
Couneels
Prussia
New
York
Cleveland
Amw
Western Union Ear McA
Wells
Ak American
United Matches
Michigan
Michigan Eben
Rock Island
Yee Oowaukee
St.Paul
Ledo
Wabash
Preferred
Fort Wayne
Alton
Terre Hate
Geckered
Chicago
Ohio& Mississippi
Col. Ind. Central
Chicago & Quincy Ses Ona Pacific
Bonds
Union Pacific
Meeting of Creditors on Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad
About one hundred creditors representing $4.2 million in claims attended a forenoon meeting with the railroad Board of Directors at Pearl street and Central avenue. They discussed a plan to issue bonds secured by a mortgage on the entire line to pay running expenses and secure interest, with possible foreclosure if interest isn’t paid, and a proposed partial pruning of branches.
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Indianapolis, Cincinnati and
Lafayette
Pearl Street
Central Avenue
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Ohio
Indiana
M. E. Ingalls
A.worth
Indianapolis
Shajs Cleime
Manadchrons Mebt
Ingalls
Martinsville
Hagerstown
Corporation
Wesanno
General Morris
Pee Et
Wich
Mat Cei
Livingston
Kennedy
Barnes
Dayton
Fire destroys Waterworks Tunnel Shaft in Cleveland
Crivetawn January 19 reports a blaze at the Waterworks Tunnel Shaft in Cleveland destroying buildings and machinery. Four men were in the tunnel when the fire started but were rescued. losses estimated at three to four thousand dollars.
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Crivetawn
Flour price reports from St Louis market note firm values
The St Louis market report dated January 19 shows flour steady, wheat around 1341 135 per unit, corn mixed 44, oats firm 45 48 cents per bushel, rye firm, whisky steady, and provisions weak with small lots traded. Hog and cattle receipts are noted with dull or firm tendencies and limited demand, reflecting a cautious market.
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St. Louis
Lamicheld
Eatra
Brrrare
Michigan
Western
Oata
Creditors Meet and Directors Confer on Road Affairs
Cred itors outnumber directors prompting the Board to withdraw and let the meeting proceed. Judge Hoadly advised, Judge Hoadly noted principal claims, Kilbreth described past settlements, and a seven member committee was appointed to confer with the Board. Meeting adjourned to 3 1 o'clock this afternoon with a conference planned tomorrow morning.
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Mr. Ingalls
Post
Barney
Judge Hoadly
Editors and Divines Sermons and the Press
The Baltimore American argues that the press should both inform and entertain readers to keep attention while sermons must engage. It suggests editors should not fill space merely to pad editions and urges selecting capable, Bible‑class grounded men for clergy, backing education and practical Christian duty.
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Baltimore American
Emerson
Ry Agla
Bowen
Hans Mae
Bankrupts and Phipps win in court cases and Senate action
The court ruled in favor of J. L. Phipps & Co. against bankrupts over transfers from certain estates. The Senate approved a special committee to investigate Southern states affairs and referred the President’s message. Confirmations included Albert G. Edwards as Assistant Treasurer St. Louis and several Missouri postmasters and a land office official.
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J. L. Phipps & Co
Phipps
Morton
Senate
Albert G. Edwards
St. Louis
G. Evans
Missouri
Booneville
J. R. Rawley
Isaac 8. Warmouth
Phelps, Missouri
George R. Buckner
St. Charles
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Army of the Loire
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City National Bank
Special Dispatch
Cincinnati Times
Washington, D. C
Land Office
Jas. L. Wilson
General Land Office
Willis Drummond
Hamlin
United States
Portland, Rutland
Portland
Rapana
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Wilnimpton
Gen. Schenck
Pleasanton
O Ing
Congres
Ee Logan
Wasuixatos
Harlan
Iowa
Sagin
Noh
Cragin
Agton
South
Casserly
Judiciary
Dawes
Maas
Paine
Peck
Maywee
Toledo
van Horn
Committee On Indian Affairs
India
Oklahoma
Armstrong
St. Croix River
Lake Or
Bayfield
Committee On Public Lands
Evansville
Amtelizs Nul
Europe
Emperor OF Germany
Willian
Ger
Vinny
Bennett
How
Fort Madison
Igwa
Moberly
Democratic Journal
Brooklyn
Eagle
Democratic
Milea
Maine
Tes
Pme
Woshington
Earl
Peoria
Felke
David Sears
Liberal Eosin
Harvard
Eapecia
T. C. Everts
Montning
Mehr
Yellowstone
Newark
Norma Stoher
Beech
Hartford
Bostori
Ike
Kirderhook
Aery
Eulition
Farinanti Pinion
Conanus
Dennis Beat Dicured
Mr. Acker
Robert Bene Pop
Cuba County
Rose Grint
Scioto
van Vorhees
Glover-Newman
Committee On
Majoriy
Newman
Eee Cares
Ermans
King William and
Fae
Toda
Cornry ‘ Matters
1. & C. Railroad
Lene
Ani Ieee
C.& LR
Telegraph
Tolepo
Sleasanton
Ways and Means
Isaiah Hanscom
Bureau of Construction and Repairs
Navy Department
Henry Warren
Oregon City
Oregon
D. C. Rugg
Huntsville
Alabama
Denen
Pike
Alph McCracken
Wallace Patent
Lawson
Rankin
C. S. Rankin & Coo
Architectural Tron ‘Works
Murray & Lanman’s
Florida
Water
Bath
Mene
Brass and Steam Pipe Works
W. Om
Franklin
Cineinmati
Merced
Allison, Smith & Johnson
H. Kirby
Buck
Piergy
Tate
R. Griffiths
WW. Coe
Osst
Bynes
Rth
Central Tea Store
Lawcet Aveoweri
Langley Vir & Kinkeed
L. W. Langley & Commission
Ball
Mita. Pee
Water St
Sinha
John Holland
Hentai
Wardle
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