Ohio House Acts On Longview Asylum Plan And Telegraph Rates
The House forms a plan to reorganize Longview Asylum with three trustees and codifies existing laws. Kemp proposes a telegraph rate schedule with penalties for overcharges and a system of proportional charges on multi line dispatches. A resolution asks Congress to grant lands to Civil War soldiers. Senate action includes a loan bill for a county schoolhouse and canal inquiry testimony set for Cincinnati with witnesses from the Gazette and local figures. Adjournments noted for Tuesday.
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Daily Times
CoLumbus
Archer
Longview Asylum
Longview
Kemp
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Burns
Board of Equalization
F Laces
Richland County
Special Committee On
Cincinnati
Gibson House
Mclean
R. Reed
the Gazette
Charles Thomas
Mr. Sherlock
How the Thing Was Worked Wasnisoros Testimony January 22
Irwin testified before the Pacific Mail Investigating Committee detailing how King and Whitney were paid 225000 to influence the Senate and that $3000 via ex-Postmaster General Randall was spent to silence opposition. Randall said Senator Harlan would secure six votes. Schumaker aimed at House members. they compared notes. Irwin to be examined again Monday.
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Daily Times
Wasnisoros
Irwin
Pacific Mail
King
Senate
Randall
Harlan
Schumaker
House
Ways and Means
Elmore
General Smith
Philadelphia
John M. Morris
The
Chronicle
Moran
Genral Randall
Washington
New York
Daniel Drew
Toop
Samuel Hatch
Rufus Hatch
Stockwell
Hatch
A.H. Whiting
Gi Ag
Sepator Cole
California
Cole
Witness
Whiting
William 8. Bing
F. G. Shank
Demonico's
A. Oakey Hall
Jarvis
Hall
Wood
Roof Collapse Hits Rochester Office. Man Escapes Dramatically
A Rochester Kentucky incident reports a heavy roof collapse at a local office on a Sunday night. No lives were lost. Mr Rone entered seeking valuables when the roof gave way, escaping with only burned hair atop his head.
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Rochester
Kentucky
Lowm
Daily Times
Javy
Rone
Pinchback Credentials Debated in Senate Session
Special Dispatch reports Wasutterox January 22 describing Republican senators pressing to swear in Pinchback as senator at the first opportunity. Senator West to present credentials. Democrats to be resisted, with a continuous session if needed until the issue is resolved. West expects to get the go today.
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Daily Times
Wasutterox
West
Pinchback
Yee Daily Times
Washington
Republican
A. Pine
Senate
Pintehihar
Japan
Shereyan
da Y. Anthony
Petracted
Morton
Vlepuay Itr
House
Pitts
Congress
Thos. Biddle
Pennsy Ranke
Equador
Brakeman Falls Under Train In New Albany Accident
Special Dispatch reports James Bonsall a brake man on the New Albany and Chicago Railroad lost his left leg and had his right foot crushed after being struck while attempting to board a moving train. River level falling, weather clear and cool, gorge above falls intact.
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New Albany
James Bonsall
New
Unclear Statement Read In Schumaker Case January 21
Witness read a disputed statement citing certificates and interests, with fragmented phrases about cadances and attestations. The record notes uncertain references and mentions Irwin's upcoming completion of testimony, reflecting ongoing examination in the Schumaker matter.
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Wasnixetox
Wap
Irwin Weal
Escapee Bill Rodifer Surrenders After Siege at Scottsburg
January report from Jeffrrs onville notes Bill Rodifer, an escaped convict, was cornered near a house between T ants and house. Around a surrounding group forced the thief to surrender. Rodifer was returned to the State Prison at nine o'clock this morning.
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Jeffrrsonviil
Bill Rodifer
Scottsbu
Beteeen
Ants
Bitizen
Death of a Congressman from New York in 65
A Democratic member of Congress from New York dies at age 65 in the towns of James and Town. The veteran lawmaker served in the Thirty and New York districts, with tributes flowing from colleagues and constituents.
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Old New York
Tus T. Allen
Onvy
New York
James Town
Beechers and Tilton trial details unfold with letters and notes
In New York on January 22 1871 the Tilton Beecher suit continues. Witnesses describe letters about school bills funds and Beecher Tilton relations. Arbitration terms are read and tripartite agreement shown. The court weighs Woodhull life tract evidence while recalling Golden Age connections.
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New York
Kapa
Bowtie Turner
Uce
Morris
Dione
F.rom
Am Morris
Awe
Teedbern
Beecher
Jen
Tilton
Evsacens
C. C. Neipal
Wee
Tijton
Petter
Mr. Beecher
Turner
Ivetters
Titton
Mason Ratines
Woodruff
Robinson
Je Woodhull
Pamphil
Marmaduke
Victoria Woodhull
Oper
Tibtor
Theodore Tilton
Oe Gereee
Freld Rowen
Woid
Bowen
Ness
Reccher
Claflin
Emer
Victoria Feedball
Evarts
Ener
Bia
Ker
Woddhall
Marmadukes
Golden Age
Debate on French government crisis freezes without vote
Paris January 21. discussion on whether to empower President McMahon and create a two chamber Congress for France stalled as a letter from Prince Bismarck was read. The chamber erupted with protests from all sides, and the sitting closed without a decision.
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Paris
Billy
M. de Ventavon
McMahon
France
Senate
Speen
Econ Ican
Marial
Arnim Ria
British demand apology from Peru over steamer passenger
Good authority says the British Government has demanded an explanation and apology from Peru for removing a passenger from a British steamer at Callao. In St Petersburg on January 22, Russia backs Montenegro with a dispatch implying Russian support amid Turkish tensions.
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Mer
Citizess
Longpoy
Peru
Callao
Russia
Montenegro
St. Petersburg
Ree de
Monteney
Turkey
State Farmer Convention Adopts Broad Reform Platform
The 1st State Farmer Convention adopts a lengthy platform denouncing class legislation favoring financial mercantile and manufacturing interests over farmers and laborers. It calls for salary cuts, civil service reform, highway improvements, tariff removals, limits on corporate aid, legal tenders, currency reform, rail regulation, and a national convention in Cleveland on March 11 to pursue industrial class interests. delegates elected and session adjourned.
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Spring Field
Farmer’ Convention
Cleveland
Jungonrvation
Bankers reassure Curiaco of city financial stability
In Curiaco on January 21 bankers and business men dismissed New York rumors of a panic. They note the Cook County National Bank suspension last Tuesday caused no excitement locally and that no bank is suspended. Business commerce remains steady with no signs of distress.
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Curiaco
New York
Cook County National Bank
Ereses
Seienal Leisae
Weather forecast for West Gulf States and Ohio Valley
Jan 2 10:30 A.M. Washington area reports high barometer and clear to partly cloudy skies in the West Gulf States and Tennessee Ohio Valley. North or west winds prevail. temperatures rise then fall in the Middle Mississippi region. Fresh brisk winds and clearing weather expected. Mississippi River rising slowly toward Cairo and Pittsburgh area.
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West Gulf States
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Mississippi River
Cairo
Pittsburg
Ohio
Washington Senate Battles over Pacific Mail Subvention Debates
Washington dispatch reports ongoing Senate and House actions on the Pacific Mail subsidy. Testimony details payments and alleged influence operations tied to Stockwell and associates, with emphasis on Schumaker, Hatch, and Irwin. Adjournment set for Monday as investigations continue.
State Prisons Measure Moves Through Senate
In Indianapolis January 2 a bill to create a seven member Prison Board appointed by the Governor was introduced. A State Superintendent of Prisons would oversee both state prisons and county jails to ensure humane treatment. The House agreed to investigate Northern and Southern Prisons with committees from both houses to begin next week.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Mee
House
Ex Chief of Police killed by railroad cars at Calicotus depot
Ex chief William James, aged about sixty, serving as special policeman for the M and C B R Co, was fatally injured when run over by cars being switched on a side track at the Calicotus depot. He died within an hour. He was widely respected and no blame attaches to the railroad company.
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Daily Times
Calicotus
William James
Accident to a Fire Engine
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports January 22 that No. 3 Fire Engine overturned answering an alarm. The crash damaged machinery and dislocated the driver's shoulder. It notes a second overturned engine since icy streets began.
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Daily Times
RichMono
Ixp
Turbulent Senate Race Clips Thayer Rivalry
Fragmented OCR depicts shifting alliances in a Nebraska territorial contest. General Thayer faced surprise opposition as party figures reportedly pivoted during a convention in ST MARTIN area with online references to Paddock and Goefior. The excerpt hints at expectations Thayer would win and secure election, but the scene shows unexpected turn of events and internal strategy debates.
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Cathary Eeedirige Duds
Thayer Thei
Upildork
Republi
Toriberiy
Nebraska
Thayer
St; Mart'n
Pavarck
Teaue
Violation of Telegraph Rate Act Patchy Text
Partial OCR shows an act regulating telegraph companies and fixing scale of charges with 8 Grats for 16 words and 50m gy or less, 16.50 cents for longer, plus mile rates and penalties. The bill would impose liability on companies for offenses and requires telegraph campaigns to meet standards.
Winter River Weather Across Ohio and Kentucky
Reports from Louisville Evansville and Fronton dated January 22 describe moderating conditions and light to no ice on the rivers. Vessels like the Nick Lonsworth and George Roberts navigate canals and routes while ferries and tugboats report minor trouble. Forecast notes two days of mild weather before another break up, with freight ample and river levels swelling slightly.
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Dss Srg
Janes
Louisville
Véou
Therce
Lonsworth
Caro
Dadyville
Nashville
Pat
Cleburive
Evansville
George Roberts
Henderson
Green River
Cairo
Sherlock
Henderson Bar
Susie Silver Poe Shawkeetown
Fhréeequile
Tiver
Frank. Willard
Gallipolis
Ptay
Ashland
Ironton
Greenip
Keye
Wheat and hog prices drift. grains mixed in Chicago market
TooLepo reports January grain pricing with No 2 red winter at 81 cents over, No 3 at 60 cents. hogs at 7 dollars and change. Chicago cash and futures show corn firmer, oats steady, rye quiet, barley dull, and wheat lower with ranges for January February March May. Pork and lard move unevenly while meats show steady demand and varied spot prices.
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TooLepo
Michigan
Chicago
Expressmen Convention Held in Chicago Ably Attended
The sixth annual convention of the Expressmen's Mutual Benefit Association met in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday with delegates from forty of fifty eight divisions. President George Bingham opened the session and the body elected officers, reviewed finances, and discussed plans for a permanent endowment fund amid hopes to reach a total membership near four thousand.
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Expressmen's Mutual Benefit Association
Chicaxe
George Bingham
Pittsburg
de. Thomas
Ft. RK
Poor
Atwood
Boston
Hendétta
Cincinnati
Tne
Adams
Eihher
Laee
Uch
Scumbe
DeWitt
Ehnui
Oea
Viabilitien Onenet
Association
Sencete Et Pe
Mearse
Hf. Sam
New York
C. C. de Lonz
National Convention Ends With Officers Elected
The Exprest National Convention elected officers led by President George Bingham with Jr. Valentine as Vice President and SD Witt as Grand Secretary. An amendment to move the annual meeting date and location was deferred to a later session, with Boston noted as a former or potential site.
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Setion
Bingham
Wah F. Mavien
Thayer
Ade. Cheng
Vilentine
Chicago
Expresta. i
George Bingham
Jr. Valentine
SD Witt
Flvaiva
No Y
Comarailier
J Merrill, Jr
PB. Hayden
D. A. Heting
Fite. Westcott
Seaton
Occober
Poston
J. Merrill
Presiege Hig
Revival meetings at St Paul Mo E Church
Pione, pastor of St Paul Mo E Church presides over nightly revival services attracting large crowds. The pastor urges attendees to seek truth in Christ and promises clear, simple explanations of Scripture to resolve doubts.
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Com
Pione
St Paul Mo E
Mar of Prover
Jesus the
Police court adjourns theft case and disorderly house fines
A van theft report cites a gold pen and gold bracelets linked to James Regan, with the alleged thief’s case continued to January 23 after bail set at 500. Newhouse convicted for disorderly conduct, fined 25 and costs. his wife dismissed. John Webber held on shooting charge in Morcrhaut court proceedings.
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James Regan
Newhouse
Marchant
Smith and
Longworth
Lena
John Webber
Mollie Vince
Morcrhaut
Court of Common
Young vagrant Milton Evans committed to House of Lefure
This morning Judge Marchant ordered Milton Evans a young vagrant to be confined at the House of Lefure. The swift commitment follows standard proceedings and places Evans under institutional care. The case underscores ongoing enforcement actions by local authorities.
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Milton Evans
Lefure
Marchant
POST-OFFICER CASE AND CHARGED WITH CUTTING IN COMMON PLEAS
This fragment reports theCOMMON PLEAS docket with Foulds vs Leuthstrom dal testimony concluded and a decision expected early in the week. It notes demurrers overruled in Harwood v. St. Phillips Church case, and a charge of cutting in Safe vs Cottle with self defense and witness testimony. The trial includes Bedford and other judges, with notes on Geyer vs Thom for an 1857 note dispute and a verdict for $15.
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Foulds
Leuthstrom Dal
Harwood
St. Phillips Episcope
Cumminsyile
Richard Town
Joseph Seibert
J.T. Taylor
Murdock
John Cottle
Wat
Henerwith
Linn Sieet
Betts
Buat
Progres
Serurd
Tor
Blackburn
Cootre
Barnet
Samuel Geyer
N.C. Thom
Cox
Estate appointments and assignments listed in probate record
Judge Matson oversees appointments of administrators and an administratrix for several deceased individuals including E R rup Catharine Mullen Mullen and John J Seibert. Estates range from modest personalty to several thousand dollars with realty values noted. A separate assignment by John Van Stein to Thomas McLean for creditors’ benefit shows a $4 000 Bend.
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Matson
Avitusl F. Harte
E.R
Catharine Mullen
Ge Weigel
John J. Seibert
Wegas
Kw. Mair
John van Stein
Thomas Mclean
Bend
Third Edition Reports Ocean Disaster and Fire
The Third Edition of the San Francisco newspaper notes a steamer named Mencol from London to New York sinking twenty miles from Hee Kons with many losses and a drowning of a Captain's son amid a Western Harbor fire. It cites high personal property loss near one million dollars and widespread merchant stock damage. The report also covers a state party meeting of the People's Independent near yesterday afternoon with resolutions and nominations for state offices and a planned summer convention.
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SAN Basnctisco
Cagtioh Steavaer Méngol
London
New York
Hee
Thelowe
Bie
Marcori
Wednes Hay
Guller
Deneime
People’s Independent
Neriy
Isih
Sete Othvers
Global news wrap 1875 ships and diplomacy
A broad 1875 era foreign brief notes Horaceepton retirement, Pasion amnesty, a new Japanese mission, US cruiser voyage, Alatka launch, Korean Embassy inquiries, ministers Avery and Sitagivari reception, French and Austrian affairs, a Todmorden boiler blast with fatalities, naturalization cases in Japan, and Yokohama harbor plans. It also cites Montenegrin issues, Russia Spain recognition talk, Geneva baptisms unrest, Welland Canal deepening, and Shanghai collision aftermath.
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Vienna
Daily News
Turkey
London Time
Russia
Austria
Germany
Alfonso
Yokohama
Kweichas
Szechien
Dominion Board of Trade
Welland Canal
Whisky in the Milk Bottle Leads to Fame
A fragmented report recalls a mishap where whisky was placed in a milk bottle, causing confusion before the situation was clarified. The account notes a character named Soran and a mislaid stock of ardent spirit, with a shake unmasking the error.
Washington CorRESPondence Reemergence of Confederate War Heroes
Washington correspondence notes old Democratic war-horses returning to influence, with jewelers, booksellers, and photographers serving a revival. Lobbyists reappear in the Capitol corridors as Confederate widows seek subsistence and pension inclusion for Soldiers Homes in Troy, Dayton, and Milwaukee.
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Washington
Boston Journal
Lee
Davis
Chamberlain
Jack Penn Gton
Joe Hall
Buchanan
Capitol
Nebraska
Troy
Dayton
Milwaukee
Jealousy and Revenge in a Sicilian Circus Tale
A singular Sicilian tale features Florina the belle of a traveling circus as she discovers a faithful lover is untrue. She schemes brutal revenge, luring him to the arena where lions attack as she incites the beasts and tears apart his loyalties.
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Sicily
Florina
Plorine
Flotios
Bigs
Shime Pos De Aguers and the Presidential Authority Debate
Fragmented record shows legislative proceedings about securing information from states, authority of courts, and a request to state by what authority Congress acts. Mentions Mississippi at Vicksburg, District of Columbia, and various motions, credentials, and debates on duties, deportment of officials, and building bills.
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Horney General
Ar Brienssket
Missisnippi
Vicksburg
Columbia
Ordege
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