Weathered notes clash with world events in July report
The long OCR fragment references gold prices, the Dayton horse show winding up, international affairs with Prussia Russia and Anateia, and railway construction. It mentions ground breaking on the Memphis and St. Louis Railroad, a general retires and successor named, political moves in Congress, and a suicide in Llive Weary of life. It also notes shipments of Chinese workers, mint bullion in San Francisco, and various diplomatic and legal items with names like Morneen, Zackichnerst, Carmen arms, and West Virginia.
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Dayton
Bancroft
Prussia
Sissatem
Zackichnerst
Ge Ag
New York
Ee Ag Eer Bag Ber
Senate
Cubs
Ste Carmen
Coeeres
Cote A
Mor- Col
Leary
House
Louis Ashington
Switzerland
John W
Gunso
Mark H. Dare
David A. Wallinan
A. Tourports
Congress
William
West Virginia
John Smith
Nashille
Baltimore
Denver
Lake Michigan
Price
W. Price
Lexington
Congress Debates Railways and National Bank Liquidity
Forty first Congress notes House and Senate actions on bills including Tehuantepec Railway and National Banks liquidity, amendments, and a Missouri contested election case. Speakers discuss apportioned vessels, resolutions, and committee referrals amid ongoing legislative wrangling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Colorado
Arand
Committee of Ways
Rethen
Missouri
Switzier
Dyer
Tehuantepec Railway
Hee
Naval Power of Prussia in 1870 Fortified Ports and Vessels
A detailed report outlines Prussia's navy strength as of 1870, noting fortified ports, steam fleets, and key ships like the Renown and Albatross. It lists vessels under construction or in commission, crews totaling over 6,700 sailors with officers, and a reserve of about 4,100 men. The Kiel naval school is highlighted amid growing service popularity.
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Prussia
Wilmie
Prossia
England
Seart
Dantzic
Bosmehr
Naval School
Kiel
Schleswig
From Potato Creek Indiana 1870 Crop Report Summary
Correspondent from Montgomery County in the northeastern township notes a dry season but a good wet year for farming. Land supports a cross between prairie and timber with large crops expected for wheat oats and rye. Planting benefited from favorable conditions. harvest promises a fair yield of cherries currants and peaches with overall dull activity.
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Cincinnati Times
Hanging an Indian and a double murder in Indian Nation
From Van Burds Arkansas June 25 1870 news of Amos McCurtin a Choctaw condemned for killing James McClain a half Choctaw and James Blakely a Black man during a wagon journey. McCurtin executed after confessing and Fry jailed for accomplice. Pantaloons saved as proof, blood on wagon, hogs fed on remains, public crowd witnessed the hanging with officials and guards present.
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New York Sun
van Burds
Arkansas
Amos M'Curtin
Seber
James McClain
James Biakel
Beallyville
Boggy Depot
Amos M
William Fry
McClain
Blakely
Lecarte Puapond
Fry
M Curtin
Panga McClain
Blakey
Night Fry
McCurtin
Tan Lake
Vanwren
Local Court Spares Mc Goucher in Damages Case
On Tuesday, Mc Goucher of Ikiri Cone faced a court claim over damages. The case involved a disputed payment of 80 and 7550 rand. Judge noted failures in the presented evidence and reserved ruling pending further examination of the parties.
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Mc Goucher
Ikiri Cone
Cin
J.C. Milt
Execution Overturned Phrase Fragments From Arkansas Page
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a violent incident ending with a man dying after execution. It states the neck was not broken, life not pronounced until eighteen minutes later, and the condemned man reeled as the black cap was placed. Officers supported him before death. The body was placed in a coffin and buried north of Van Buren an hour later.
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McCurtin
van Buren
Chicago Club Confident After Red Stockings Setback
A late 19th century account notes the Chicago club fearing losses after the Red Stockings tour includes Chicago games. Reports describe matchups against the Mutuals and Eckfords, with mix of weather delays and optimistic previews of upcoming games and possible triumphs for Chicago.
Daily prayer meeting at First Iterian Church
The Union Daily Prayer Meeting at the First Iterian Church drew a well attended crowd with Mr L A Logan leading. The service opened with singing and prayers on the Lord’s Prayer as a model for communal prayer and Christian life. The gathering featured remarks by Rev Mr Atkinson Rev Mr Winans Rev Dr Waldo and closed with hymn singing and blessings. The session noted the plural form our and us in the Lord’s Prayer and urged collective intercession for all.
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L. A. Logan
Mr. Atkinson
Sanford
Winans
Atkinson
Farewell Forever in a Covington Family Tragedy
A Covington paper recounts a husband’s note to his wife before drowning himself after a long quarrel over neglect and abuse. The wife finds his clothes on the river bank. she later reunites with him, and the story ends with the couple returning home. The piece concludes with a lodge dedication in Groesbeck by Farmers' Lodge No. 376 ICCF and installation of officers.
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Covington Machine Works
Owe
Fenee
Covington
Benedict
Groesbeck
Farmers’ Lodge
1.C.C. F
John H. McMakin
John C. Enyart
Common Council Special Meeting on Health Board Vote
The Common Council held a special session at 3 pm with President Davis presiding and 20 aldermen present. Notices were disputed as to their timely delivery. a clerk’s leave granted to adjust records. John Simpkinson and James Torrence debated as Board of Health candidates, with Simpkinson leading in votes.
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Common Council
Davis
John W. Warrington
Samuel Day
John H. Irence
John’ Bradley
Hermian Tacke
Frank Aeatree
Fitzgerald
Falsin
Siefert
Fitegerald
Serpo
Simpkinson
McReynolds
Meyer
Simpktindon
Eere
Bissell
James Torerith Siatsian
Cmee Torrence
A. McReynolds
Mek Reynolds
cReyno
Bonte Pe
Torrence
James F. Torrence
Ernbrecker
Kaufene
Simapkinsen
Susetieneon
Jimmy Fitzgeralds Stable Sells Mouse-Colored Colt Tale
A Kentucky acquaintance visits James Fitzgerald and discusses a mouse-colored colt for sale near Strader farm. A buyer offers 275 dollars after a quick look, but the sale stalls as the highest bid stays at 60 dollars. Jimmy believes with training the horse could outrun a future race, yet he plans to wait a day or two before finalizing.
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Jas. W. Fitzgerald
Kentucky
Jimmy
Trout River
James
Jared Sinteslligaes Sapearanes
Strader Farm
Testament to a faithful treasurer of Bible Society remembered
At the Young Men's Bible Society monthly meeting reports praised seven months of work and adopted a testimonial for Brother John D. Thorpe, longtime treasurer and organizer. His zeal, piety, and oversight were credited with harmony and efficiency. The piece also notes a fire alarm and plans for a brick two story Bremen street Station house with cells and lodgers rooms.
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Young Men’s Bible Society
John D. Thorpe
Bremen Street
County Infirmary Meeting Approves June Bills
At Carthage a county infirmary meeting approved bills totaling 1751.60 for June expenses. A resolution requires township trustees to notify Superintendent Burgoyne of each case seeking aid as required by law. The superintendent reported 156 inmates on June 1, 164 admitted in June, and remaining inmates on July 1.
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County Intimany
Normary
Carthage
Juhe
BE. M. Burgoyne
Turner Society Elects Officers at Turner Hall
Turner Society met in Turner Hall last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Andrew Wagner. Vice President Alvin Hechner. First Turnwart Louis Rachlers. Second Turnwart Wm Yolner. First Secretary Wm Schwann. Second Secretary Anton Berger. Corresponding Secretary Fr Bertsch. Treasurer Adam Boebinger. Zengwart John Weirich.
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Traxeer Electiox
Turner Societ
Turner Hall
Presid
Andrew Wagner
Alvin Hechner
Louis Rachlers
Wm. Yolner
Wm.cSchwann
Anton Berger
Adam Boebinger
Zengwart
John Weirich
Criminal Statistics of Hamilton County 1869-70
A historical table summarizes indictments and outcomes for the year ending July 1. It lists murders, crimes in different categories, total indictments 323, cases prosecuted 276, and filings including imprisonments, fines, and acquittals. Names of officials and individuals appear in scattered notes throughout.
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Hamilton County
Tod Mae
Yobs Og
Ff Semereagent di Orgery
Ictments Nding
Wallen
Reform Farm
Kanigorp
Ig Hg
Ssi Cettegegennmrstniesiabaiai Owev
Denifentbary
Nnn
Rseceser-Ccee
Nesenenisens Negra Encsenenansvannentes
Cccneciee Epueciennes Rosangartnenstmasannalesns
Kentucky Fairs for 1870 and Bourbon Fair Schedule
The notice lists fairs in Kentucky for 1870 with locations Paris Danville and Richmond. It mentions a fair in Paris on Tuesday July 28 and another in Danville and Richmond around August 9, with several four day periods noted.
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Bourbon Fair
Paris
Cyn Stanford
Danville
Urban. Covington Council Probes Craig Street Yard Area
Regular meeting of the city council with President Hudson presiding. A Special Committee to study the graveyard property on Craig Street for city use recommends possible acquisition, deems condemning the 40 foot parcel, and details a plan including appointed members and actions. Fire alarm, property exchanges, and a suicide attempt by a firefighter are also noted with brief outcomes.
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Cornett Poeksparos
Ard Council
Hudson
Mementec
Messrs.ee and Leathers
Craig Street
Salelsiel & Popert
Wen
Gar
Sedan
W. BM
W. A. Crawford
Proorter, Jr
Greenup
Porter
Crawford
Fire Comieive No. 2
Newport Officials Tackle Tax Bills and Street Repairs
Residents near Madison Street face delinquent taxes while the council reviews special tax bills for 1809 and condemning street improvements. A planned opening of a street near York and Isabella is proposed, with repair work on John Street and site walks advertised. The council debates attendance for a forthcoming convention and urges broad, substantial city turnout.
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Corren
Madison Street
Total Esq
Monmouth Street
Bellevue
Jefferson
Sosientes
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Central Avenue
Elm Street
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Seataing
Oie
Roupengl
J Frank M. McCord
United States Revenue
B. M. McCord
Woodburn
Torhu & HL Mayer
Joux
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