Consolidation filings form Toledo Canada Southern and Detroit Railway
Portsmout h dispatch reports a special Times and Chronicle note that articles for merging the Detroit and State Line Railroad of Michigan with the Junction Railway of Ohio were filed. The new line will run from Toledo to Detroit with capital stock set at 2,000,000.
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Times
Detroit and State Line Railroad Company
Michigan
Junction Railway
Ohio
Toledo, Canada, Southern and Detroit Railway
Toledo
Detroit
Pamphlet exposes discord claims and Ex Minister defense
The piece cites statements from a pamphlet dated Paris and a July dispatch urging New York voters to support Bao Weetr. It covers the Ex Minister’s letter to Chief Justice Chase denying dismissal, detailing Perkins claim history, and attaching letters from Fish, Greeley, Dana, and Bennett. The Herald editorial punishes the Ex Minister as an intriguer, with ambiguity over fault.
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America
Bao Weetr
Paris
Herald
Fish
Chase
Perkins
Horace Greeley
Charles A. Dana
James Gordon Bennett, Jr
the Herald
Disorderly persons committed over Keogh effigy burning
The report notes July 15 that disorderly persons have been committed in connection with the burning of Justice Keogh in effigy. Details on involved parties remain unclear in the fragment.
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Dvsim
Justice Keogh
Case-tateronts and jury bail in manslaughter trial
Fragmentary text hints at a legal case and jury issues. Mentions contempt, common sense, and a trial in New York with discussions of degrees and manslaughter. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
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I Teals
West Point Management Yacht Capsize Murderer Identified
From New York dated July 16 an article reports a yacht capsize linked to West Point management officials. A murderer is identified in connection with the incident and the incident affects the Apaches moving westward, with details pending through late yesterday.
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West Point
Reonarde
Unclear fragment notes on political stumping and plans
New York dated July 16 reports a Long Branch letter naming a Mis party and an imminent public list of Democrats to stump for General Banks. A Boston Herald special states there is certainty that General will abandon a planned course amid party maneuvering.
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New York
Porter
A Herald
Boston
Woman Delivers Lecture to Eager Local Audience
Brownsville July 16 Matilda Fletcher gave a public lecture in the area audience welcomed her talk with enthusiasm.
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Woman's Voice
Grant
Brownsville
New
Matilda Fletcher
Fire at Sedalia destroys home on Ohio Street
A fire at Sedalia Missouri on Ohio Street damaged a residence belonging to Mr Louis on July 16. The blaze caused a loss estimated at 40 dollars and was insured.
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Mr. Louis
Ohio Street
Sedalia
Belpe
Paeia clash over revolver incident leaves two men hurt
Reported near yesterday's event in the town of Paeia details are unclear. Thomas Knowland of H and is mentioned alongside Samuel in a confrontation that involved a revolver. Both men are said to be well and the incident sparked local excitement as neighbors discuss what happened.
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Lovursville
Thomas Knowland
Knowland
Pial
Samuel
Thomas
Utah Indians Threaten Trouble Over Lax Clash
July 15 report notes rising tension as Utah Indian teams threaten trouble ahead of a lax clash amid disputed preparations. Officials urge calm while coaches warn of potential disruptions and spectators await developments.
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Utah Indians
Sarr
Lax
Rmiacc En Ares
Unclear river news and transit notes from July entries
The fragmentary report mentions river weather, tow boats, and arrivals near Cincinnati and Evansville. It notes a cloudy day, dull business in Louisville, and various vessels including Idlewild and Mary Ament, with times around evening and 4 to 9 PM.
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Howe, Wike
Tostee Hs Ee
Gresasbore
Cincinnati
James
Ciacinnati
Florence le Tro
Bowline
Mary Ament
Idlewild
Bodman
Impeachment Court Seals Trial For Judges Mews Buried Loss
Unclear fragmentary report mentions impeachment court and a trial for judges. It refers to a buried item, a ship rescue, and financial figures including 5580 and 33 cents in a muddy text. Names and specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR note on wheat onion and BP wording
A garbled OCR fragment discusses wheat and onions and mentions BP. The readable bits are vague and lack clear persons or organizations to anchor a full summary.
The Murder of John Erskine and a Hireling’s Confession
A Kansas City Times report recounts the initial death notice of John Erskine, the subsequent inquest, and the dramatic revelation of a hired man Sharpe and his son. The elder Sharpe’s confession describes a brutal attack near a den town, the note stealing attempt, and the plot’s exposure leading to public shock and calls for justice.
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Times
John Erskine
Ming
Conan
Sharpe
Den
Ers
Witen We
Bat
Seven Months' Ran Reflects On Indian Railways In Verse
Mr Brooks writes in Seven Months' Ran about Indian railways and traditions, contrasting modern transport with heritage. The passage explores preference for Hindus and Vedas, hinting at larger questions about identity and progress.
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Brooks
India
Mohammed
Missing man tale from five wives case stirs search
Reported missing in a distant case alluding to five wives and a man identified as id. Getting actions were said to be about ten minutes before an officer arrived, but the person has not yet been located.
Three Hundred Aadmitted To Be
A fragment notes that three hundred persons have been admitted to something unspecified. The text is partial and lacks clear context or entities beyond the number.
Crystal Palace Opening and Visitor Milestone in 1854
The article notes the opening of the Crystal Palace Erdenim in 1854 and records an enormous visitor count, stating that 30,976,929 persons have visited. The piece emphasizes the era's scale of public attendance and the landmark's drawing power.
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Erdenim
Oskaloosa Railways and Odd Iowa Tales Span Past Year
A garbled mix of notes mentions possible future rail links near Oskaloosa and Spain, with scattered facts from Iowa and beyond. It cites a county tax figure, San Francisco sending rent to England since July, a steamboat launch near Central City, and various quirky local incidents from Clear Lake to Merrimac.
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San Francisco
England
Mme Tagli oni ree and the art of dance in London gossip
From the London Echo a profile notes Madame Taglioni ree famed dancer, widow of Comte Gilbert de Voisins, admired for refinement and study. It highlights her insistence on lifelong learning, teaching in drawing rooms, and her active engagement in London society teaching young ladies dancing.
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London Echo
Mme. Taglioni
Taglioni
Madame Taglioni
Mr. Punch
Mme
Joni
Gilbert de Voisins
Marie I
London
Les
Health and Money: Distinct Paths in Wellness and Wealth
A brief look contrasts health and money as separate life domains. Health concerns physical well being, disease prevention, and longevity, while money concerns income, savings, debt, and financial security. Each influences choices, stress, and quality of life, with policy and personal habits shaping outcomes.
Six free vacation schools announced for public use
Fragmentary notice indicates six free vacation schools in the area with opening toward Monday, extending to August 24. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply public access and maternal aid aspects within the stated period.
Etruscan Tomb Exhumes Statues Near Medigliano Italy
Miss Anne Brewster reports from Rome that a new tomb near Medigliano, between Viterbo and Montefiascone, contains ten life size figures, six terra cotta and four bone or ivory like statues. The statues are mainly portraits with Etruscan inscriptions, likely not to Rome but housed in the Vitriobo museum.
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Anne Brewster
Rome
Boston Advertiser
Medigliano
Viterbo
Montefrascone
Fnger & Cohen
Gian Carlo Connestabile
Vitdrbo
M Cervetri
Corneto
Loren
Hercules
Lippi
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Conensibus K. Mar
Marce I
Martis Filius
The Lips and the Mystery of Expression
The excerpt ponders lips as irrepressible in art and emotion. It hints at the mouth revealing inner sensibilities under varying lights of city life, noting subtle, influential effects on perception and feeling, attributed to Leigh Hunt's voice.
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Leigh
Hunt
Oil refining methods praised by early adopters
A year after discovery of a new machine oil, consumers report preferences for and against various formulations. Horace Allen & Co. advertises a United States rated product manufactured for trade by agents at 41 Park Row New York.
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Olle Frmann Con Corey
Brosiee
United States
H Horace A.llesite & Co
Shall We Go South
A New York correspondence excerpt notes a St. Lawrence County effort where about thirty families planned to form a colony and move to Virginia, reflecting mid-19th century migration ideas. The passage also touches on property value trends from 1850 to 1870 and discusses local estate assessments.
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Chicago Evening Journal
St. Lawrence County
Virginia
Bassett Edges Longfellow In Saratoga Race
The New York office reports Bassett won over Longfellow by half a length at Saratoga. Large attendance and excitement surrounded the Bassett race. Gov. Bowie’s Catesby won the Saratoga stakes for two year olds in 1:17.
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Catesby
Cabinet Meeting Delayed as Revenue Supervisors Reappointment Sparks Telegrams
Special Dispatch reports from Washington on July 16 as the President’s absence and missing cabinet members push back Cabinet talks. A surge of telegrams followed the premature leak of names of revenue supervisors under consideration for reappointment. The note adds Gerolt recall rumors and Bishop Simpson naming Lasakan for Washington District’s presiding eldership.
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Threshing Machine Factory Destroyed by Fire in Piqua
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports Offerali Daniels and Co. threshing machine works in Piqua Ohio were totally destroyed by a morning fire about 3 o clock. The loss is estimated at 40000 dollars with 11700 dollars covered by insurance.
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Times and Chronicle
Piqua
Offerali, Daniels & Co
Officials Probe Alexandria Affray Involving Butler
A military commission sits to investigate the clash between Consul General Butler and the Khedive's officers. Generals Loring Reynolds and Major Campbell testify the affray was premeditated by Butler and his allies, aiming to kill Major Campbell, who was badly wounded. Butler departed Alexandria on the mail steamer this morning.
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Campbell
Miss Kellogg Triumphs in Traviata at London
Miss Kellogg achieved a great success in Traviata on Saturday being recalled five times. The London journals unanimously pronounce her to be perfect. She has received the congratulations of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Mount Vernon
Wisconsin
Jane Barsack
Crete
William Doty
Margay California
Anany
Miss Kellogg
London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Pioneer a pirate status debated by Spanish papers
Havana reports Captain-General Joeremperr and staff departed for Stein. Espana claims Gen. Lane, Fort Cabanas commander, returns to Spain. Fort Nuevites damaged on the 1b with severe tremors. Civil Government imposes conditions for coolies to return to China. Diario declares Pioneer a pie and cites Moccasin commander’s decision on her status.
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Case of Dr Rafus Bratton Abduction Upstages Court
Canada reports the case of Dr Rafus Bratton abducted from Canada June 4 and taken to Carolina. Bratton arrived Saturday but concealed himself today, prompting surprise at the writ of re. The incident underscores an alleged illegal extradition proceeding and the defendant's status remains uncertain as of July 16.
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Orr
Rafus Bratton
Canada
Carolina
Titusville June Petroleum Production Report
The Courier reports June petroleum output in Titusville Pennsylvania at 9,769,964 barrels, with 83,708 in storage and 49,211 during the month. The figures cover production from local wells and associated facilities.
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the Courier
Jane
Bela
Postponement of Cleveland Races
Cleveland July 16 rain causes racing program delay. Original events moved to Friday with Aueosan and Lucy listed among trotters, as previously announced.
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Lucy Wil
Weather brief recalls storm path and winds
A fragment notes a weather forecast with southwest winds and clouds then clearing by Tuesday night. It mentions a warm front moving eastward into Ohio, with easterly to westerly shifts and improving conditions.
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New Rasd
Ohio
Folley Coders
Arrival notices from ships in Queenstown
Marine port news lists the Dauntless arriving from Cowes on June 13, the Abyssinia from London and New Arrived Denmark, the Jason from Havre to Boston on July 16, and the Samaria from Liverpool, indicating busy transatlantic maritime activity in mid July.
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Havre
Boston
Samaria
Liverpool
Market Report From Te-Day's Markets Dispatch
Special dispatch to the Times notes the market remains dull with prices firm in Parker's Market at 855 in New York. Philadelphia shows steadiness while crude, bris, and other commodities are quiet, with spot pricing around 355 and refined levels near 370 in the area.
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York
Philadelphia
Revere House Demolition Aids New Building Plans
At Ni R. L the Revere House west of the old Trinity Church service torn down to permit erection of a new building. At house Washington led the dance at a ball in his honor with the beautiful Miss plin.
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Revere House
Trinity Church
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Death of Hon. Andrew Stewart in Uniontown
Third edition dispatch reports the death of Hon. Andrew Stewart at his Uniontown residence aged 82, born June 11, 1791. He was the sole surviving member of the Seventeenth Congress, allied with Clay and Webster, nicknamed Tariff Andy for his protective measures. Wealth exceeded forty thousand acres including mineral lands, and recently left a large bequest to the Soldiers' Orphan School. His death brings sorrow to the city.
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Sit Chronicle
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Trial of Tweed Begins in Albany Supreme Court
Albany July 16 The trial of W M Tweed opened in the Supreme Court oral term. Defense counsel include David Dudley Field Stoughton Fullerton Barrill Revachds Barflett John Graham and Root. Prosecution represented by O Conor Tilden and others. Judge allowed argument in the Tweed and Connolly cases with Mr Stoughton opening for the defense.
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O’conor
Tilden
Sal Fone
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Connolly
September Convention Aims to Reform Labor Debates in Louisville
In a letter from Blanton Duncan at Louisville the September Convention is urged with plans for the labor reform gathering on the 3rd. Horace H. Day and allies pledge to mobilize against both Grant and Greeley with honest opposition and preparation of public sentiment.
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Louisville
Horace H. Day
Grant
Greeley
Meeting of Crow-Eaters Deliberates on State Convention
In Cotcanva O July 16 delegates from the Democratic and Liberal State Committees met to discuss the upcoming state convention. The group agreed to cooperate and issued a call for a joint meeting in this month to coordinate nominees and strategy.
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Cotcanva, O
Saratoga Cup Won By Batest Over Longfeliow
Saratoga July 16 Batest won the Saratoga cup a two mile race by a length over Longfeliow with time noted as 3 minutes.
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Batest
Longfeliow
Malicious Cutting Case In Bucktown Leads To Arrest
A man named Dennis McGroarty, after drinking, cut Mary Welch in the face with a pen knife during a confrontation in Bucktown around 2 pm. Officers Green and Secor arrested him as the incident prompted a pending Police Court review before Judge Straub.
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Dennis McGroarty
Mary Buckley
Mary Welch
McGroarty
City Council Elects Pro Tem and Adjourns to July 18
The City Council met at Ehmer's Hall with members present and absent. They elected a president pro tem and approved council rules. Higbee Vansant was named Street Commissioner, and a committee was formed to meet with City Assessors about the annual assessment. A gyneology grade report was referred to the Streets Committee. Colonel RW Nelson attended for legal matters. The council adjourned to Thursday evening July 18.
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M Score
Bede
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Nolte
Coundy Stone
City
Higbee Vansant
Steet
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Nelson
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Victim of Dime Novels and Runaway Youth Tale
A Pittsburgh Dispatch summary notes a boy nicknamed Tart who fled from New York on May 28, after a trip to St. Louis. He reached Pittsburgh by boat, then wandered the river region while pursuing a risky, “down” financial life. His mother recalls bringing him home to Brooklyn as his parents faced hardship.
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