Nomination Chaos at District Convention Meeting
First Edition Dispatch reports chaotic morning as delegates clash over nominees. Corwin and Kiefer supporters active while Lawrence speculation grows. Champaign County caucus yields no clear choice as credentials and rules panel seated, committee on resolutions named, convention recesses after 11 o'clock start.
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Ombasa
Nomines
Corwin
Keifer
Lawrence
Champaign County
Champaign
R. St. John
Logan
H. Toland
Madison
E. B. Kellogg
Miami
Brooke of Preble in Greene race favored by delegates
Dispatch notes Greene likely to avoid a candidate and focus on C F Brooke of Preble. It suggests Montgomery may be kept from setting a precedent, with Brooke’s chances bright. Judge Allen of Darke reviews the candidate’s fitness while Greene County braces for a large anti Chappaqua majority.
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Times and Chronicle
Greene
Preble
C.F. Brooke
Congress
Montgomery
Brooke
Allen
Darke
Greene County
Chappaqua
Quarrels of Consul Butler Detailed in Alexandria Riot
July 17 dispatches recount a clash involving Consul Butler party in Alexandria. High words led to blows in a street fracas. Wadleigh fired several shots injuring Gen Reynolds, then fired at Wadleigh with no effect.
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Gqay Pr
Lowden
Butler
Alexandria
Wadleigh
Ole See
Reynolds
New York Era Scrambled Memoir Fragments
Fragmentary New York dateline appears: a July entry with garbled text about government demands and a secretary or official named Rone. The legible bits mention Washington and salons with unfavorable tone. Readable facts are sparse and names uncertain.
Boutwell on National Finances Campaign Speech
North Carolina report on Boutwell detailing his arguments on national finances and governance. He discusses revenue collection, public expenditures, and the need to avoid manipulation by powerful interests while stressing the administration's policies under Grant. The text reflects a period political critique and emphasis on financial policy.
Fragmentary Letters From 1872 Telegraph Memoir Mention
A garbled OCR style fragment references letters from June 27 1872 from Charles eee XC and L UO Reavis. The text notes discussions about advisability of writing and mentions fellow laborers born in the same year and a comparison between two unnamed individuals. The passage reflects political or personal correspondence from early American history in Washington D C.
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D. C
L. UO
Reavis
Ex Gov Wise Repudiates Greeley in Virginia Letter
Richmond July 17 Ex Gov Hi A Wise declines to back the Liberal Republicans urging Grant and Wilson ratification meeting at Ut and says he cannot vote with the faction He criticizes their platform and notes their Cincinnati and Baili positions.
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Wise
Greeley
Richmond
Bie
Hi A. Wise
Wilson
Cincinnati
Bailiae
Keeley
Meeting in Clarkeburg Falls to Greeley Cause
A Clarkeburg dispatch reports Okey Javan urged support for Greeley Camden and the new Constitution in Wneeiie West Virginia. The meeting was demolished by Hon. John J. Davis a Democrat who opposed the Greeley platform.
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Greeley
W. Va
Clarkeburg
Saya Okey Javan
Camden
John J. Davis
Ireeley
Republican meeting notes from New York July 13
The Republican National Committee met in New York with a secret session at the Union League yesterday afternoon. Discussions covered party strategy and anticipated events, with plans to convene again at the Avenue Hotel for further talks.
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Republican National Committee
New York
Sixteenth Siltmets District Nomination Support
In St Louis on July 15 delegates gathered for the Oatland District Theme Convention endorsing the Democratic nomination and offering hearty support to the candidate.
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St. Loum
Greeleytem Denied A Heraldee Contradicts Banks Shift
A report notes that Greeleytem denies a prior claim and that A Heraldee now contradicts the statement that General Banks joined the Liberal Republicans. The development centers on political alignments and defection rumors in the party.
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New Yor
General Banks
New Republican Paper Emerges In St Louis
A new republican paper appears in St Louis with McKee and Houser listed as former New Orleans editors. The publication states its aim to preserve the principles of the party and support the State Convention agenda while promoting Republican unity and activity.
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Nasouri
St. Loum
Republican
Mccarss
ST. Louis
McKee & Houser
Oe Ee
G T
Wilson
Fragmentary historic notice on indictments and penalties
A garbled 19th century style passage references Saari Benny and an agency location query tied to government officials. It mentions Gen Sheridan, wild Indians, a horse restraint, and penitentiary penalties amid unclear context. The text reads like a terse legal or criminal notice with scattered names and vague actions.
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Saari
Benny
Tao Peniees
Sheridan
Gary
Connie Mor
River News Dispatches Reflect Rising Waters
Additional River News reports river rising two feet by eight A M with Eagle at the harbor and Down Packet led by P McArlington at seven P M in Louisville on July 18. Showers occurred morning along the canal with easing temperatures as boats Cincinnati to Evansville appeared as the only transient traffic.
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Times and Chronicle
Aieen Eagle
P. McArlington
Loumvne
Mercury
Cincinnati
Evansville
Fragmentary report spans Wheeling scene and fire loss
The readable fragments describe showers yesterday afternoon near Wheeling West Virginia and a fire incident affecting a person named H. of Bethany and a chair of Pyles. The text also hints at a mechanics in Le of James Caned and an event involving horses and speed.
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Bigh H
Bethany
Lage
Weet
Virgitas
Berlin Sails From Locust Point with Full Passengers
Special Dispatch reports the Bremen Line steamship Berlin departed from Locust Point Baltimore yesterday at oclock P M for Bremen. She carries 20 cabin and 50 steerage passengers and a full carload, most from the West.
Fifty Bos tonian gold digger swindle told in wild tale
A Portland man named Erick G Hendson stories a vast El Dorado near Wallull Idaho, luring fifty investors with plans for a rich mine in Nevada California and Oregon. He describes emerald mountains and Indian threats, demanding two hundred dollars per man and a total of twelve thousand five hundred dollars, then vanishes as a suspected con.
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Hendson
Nez
Idaho
Columbia
Walluls
Fort Lapway
Lana
el Dorado
Fie
San Francisco
Russ
Oregon
Jescue
Medlacn
The Extraordinary Crime and a Parliament Man's Fall
John Sadlier once a Protestant banker and MP for Carlow faced a dramatic downfall after a high street bank crisis and a plotted fake death. He used a resurrectionist to fake a body on Hampstead Heath and planned to claim a life insurance style maneuver, drawing in partners and arranging an elaborate setup amid a growing scandal.
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Arran
Withname
John Sadlier
Ireland
Tipperary
James
Carlow
House of Commons
Earl of Derby
England
Morll
Westbourne Terrace
Hyde Park
White's Club
James Street
Tipperary Bank
Perry
Stefasons Vaeablene
Peng
Pere
China
Weigi Wispers
Snaoad
Dneckesite
Atersiew
Hepsferd Heath
Sadlier
Apoih
Sapan
Hampstead
Eens
Mampatet
I. Spaviards
Saaier
Agai
Roseréa
Bowam
Jersey
Malo
Thie
John Sadner
Unclear OCR Item Related To Trade Agents
Fragmentary OCR note mentions George P Howd Co agents at 41 Park Row New York and references customers and trade preference in the United States.
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United States
George P Howd
Park Row
N.Y
Appraisement for Capitol grounds adds two blocks
An appointed appraiser in Washington reports the value for two blocks east of the Capitol to be added to the grounds totals 681 878. Secretary Boutwell is expected back from North Carolina. Dispatches say Republicans express confidence in defeating the Democrats. The Cuban vessel Pioneer remains in Treasury custody at Newport. the Collector is instructed to remove powder to prevent explosion.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Associated Press
Pioneer
Treasury
Tory
Newport
Refutation of Becks Slanders Special Dispatch to the Times
Marshal Carrow of North Carolina testifies that no public funds have ever been used for political purposes. He challenges scrutiny and denounces charges as slanderous and false, stating no officer or Administration friend asked him to divert funds. He asserts strict adherence to lawful use of government money.
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the Times
Wasuixerox
D.C
Marshal Carrow
North Carolina
Beck
Voorhees Expected Nominated by Acclamation at Sixth District
Heavy rains end as Indianapolis reports a calm for the Sixth District Convention at Spencer. Daniel Voorhees is expected to be nominated by acclamation with a mild endorsement of free silver. Hendricks may attend to oversee the process while Julian and Hendricks address Liberal audiences at the Academy of Music.
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Dan Voorhees
Crow
Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Spencer
Voorhees
Freeley
Daniel
Hendricks
Julian
Academy of Music
Tramped to Death by His Horse in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE July 18. John V. Jeffries, living four miles from town, was killed last evening when kicked by a horse. He was about fifty years old, one of the town’s wealthiest and most influential citizens.
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Times and Chronicle
Loudonville
John V. Jeffries
Jeffries
Stanley Returns Amid Livingstone Legend’s Echo
Dispatch from Port Said reports Sir Henry Stanley en route home with a son of Dr. Livingstone. The Livingstone search saga dominates headlines as the explorer’s figure returns to England, symbolizing a turning point after months abroad.
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Equrr T. Loxpor
MR. Stanley
Port Said
the Englard
Stanley
Livingstone
Rumored Diplo marriage ties Austrian envoy to US minister daughter
Vienna July 18 reports circulate that General Deschweintz German envoy to Austria is to wed the daughter of the United States Minister, a match described as a rumored diplomatic marriage in local circles.
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Vienna
Jag
Deschweintz
Austria
United States
Keogh Effigy Burners Trigger Mass Outrage in Ireland
Drafs report that the Keogh effigy turners were charged with burning Justice Keogh in effigy. The incident drew thousands of Keogh’s fellow-countrymen witnessing the act with savage gratification. Observers say such scenes would not be tolerated even in the United States during a Presidential contest.
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Drafs
Keogh
Railroad Erection Directory Listed by Michigan Society
Detroit July 18 annual meeting of the Grand Railroad association forms a new directory of Michigan railroads. Names of directors and officers are shown including Perry Hannah Traverse City J N Mezz Rok Jeg and Thomas D Weliam Shaw with several others elected to positions and committees. The document records election outcomes and expected duties for the coming year.
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Detroit
Mica
Rand
Sm & Con
Poe and
Geer Rand
D .Perry Hannah
Traverse
Lagrange
Randall
Fort We
J. N
M Taleou
Wcing Stata
Saratoga Race Day Result for Two Races
At Saratoga July 18 the second race for $500 went three-fourths of a mile. Seek Tithe won with a time of 1:19, while Lobelia and other contenders competed in a lively afternoon program.
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Saratoga
Deny
Tweed and Connelly Cases Concluded in Court Proceedings
The Tweed and Connelly cases ended with the court adjourning until September, after final arguments concluded this term.
Barnard's Court Adjourned One Day in Saratova
The Court of Jagooneey met in Saratova on July 18 adjourned for one day to allow counsel to consult with their clients. The brief session noted the absence of key representatives and set a new hearing date to be announced.
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Barnard
Saratova
Arrived-Nebraska from Liverpool and River News
Special Dispatches report New York July 13 with items on the Monon at Oil City measuring water and current, and earnings concerns tied to weed uncertainty. The text mentions Cincinnati, Joseph A. Stone, twelve barges, and Wu. Stone, three.
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New York
Nebraska
Liverpool
Times and Chronicle
Statis
Oil City
Cincinnat
Joseph A. Stone
Wu. Stone
Shipping and Weather Notes From Carro Port July 18
The entry lists numerous barges and ships at Carro and nearby ports with coal and grain totals, noting 1 079 000 bushels of freight and 27 barges in aggregate. Stormy rain, slack water, and limited freighter traffic are reported, plus passenger boat Messenger at the wharf and several arrivals in the evening.
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Rena
Enon
Ben
Eant
Lesmrd
Te Aioe Lion
Veteran
Stella
Sameon
Louisville
Boaz
Blue S Clarke
Wild Duck
Tom. Rees
Sem. Roberts
John Penney
Pickett
Tom Dodaworth
Kestone
Fox
Fort Madison
Tiger
Messenger
Carro
Cowen
Evansville
Pink Warble
Louis
New Orleans
Arkansas
Bee
New
Minneola
Cincinnati
M. J. Wicks
Bt.Louis, 8 P. M.; Emilie Louis, Noon; Anna, Amen Noon. de- Bee, St. Louis
Kellogg
Wit
Whee le Kee Ie
Hawkeye
Pittsburg
Market Report From Chicago Shows Mixed Prices and Quiet Trade
Chicago market notes July 18 reflect firm pork and lard prices with steady cattle demand. Prices list pork at 375 cash and July, lard firm with bid and ask levels, and cattle receipts totaling about 2142 with most sales steady between 6.25 and 6.50 per hundredweight, quality dependent.
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Cmicaco
Sammer
Cial Caturday
Sige
She
Holman Speech Draws Little Interest in City
Correspondents report posters promising Holman would fire the first shot of the presidential campaign at Fort Greeley. The event drew crowds then dispersed without new clarity as Holman spoke about land grants and defalcations, leaving attendees no wiser and showing tepid Democratic enthusiasm.
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Indiana
Holman
Times and Chronicle
Bisine Lux
Deleee
Gresley
Brown
Horace G
Mayer Davis
Boer Poe
Chicago Fire Loss Figures Reported by Auditor
Auditor's report on Illinois fire losses outlines insured risk totals from the Chicago event. It cites gross loss around 60 million, salvage and discounts near 5.17 million, leaving unpaid insured losses about 53.33 million. Net payment patterns show about 208 to 27 million in adjustments across companies, with a 10 percent holdback on payments.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Telah Auesanti
Ts Soueniel
ENS
Nominations in Eighth District Republicans Convention
The Eighth District Republicans nominated William Lawrence after a tense convention in Ursawa on July 18. Samuel Sullivan backed Lawrence as Keifer, Howard, and Corwin received votes. fifth-ballot progress showed Lawrence leading amid cheers as he pledged support for Grant and the party. Cadles Pheilis named President Elector.
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Times and Chronicle
Ursawa
W. Morrow Beach
Madison
Beech
Republican Party
Committee On Permanent Organization
Capt
Cnauder
Logan
Committee On Rules
Clarke
Champaign County
Committee On
Great
Philadelphia
D. F. Fieming
Piqua
Samuel Sulivan
War. Lawrence
Logen
Sullivan
Lawrence
Waddell
J. Warren Keifer
D. Ae Talbott
A. Pearl Howard
Champeign
Wekel
Grant
Wilson
Wm. Lawrence
Gen. Keifer
Corwin
Howard
Miami County
Clarke County
Keifer
Champaign
Conress
Cadles Pheilis
New York Auction Sees 21 Bids for Item at 4195 Dollars
In New York the auction drew twenty one bids for a notable item reaching four thousand one hundred ninety five dollars. The final bid surpassed initial estimates and highlighted strong collector interest in the piece.
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New York
Ata
Towboats Pass Up and Heavy Rains Hit Delaware River
Special Dispatch to the Times reports vessels named Oriole, Ch Chesapeais, and towboats Iron tides and Jia moving upriver with heavy rains last night. Towboat Watson and Andy Penn were at noon, while Tel went down at 1 as conditions remained unsettled along the river.
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Times and Chronicle
Inokron
Te-Day's Gili Markets Prompt Record
The oil market is quiet with crude on the spot selling around 39s. August bids are firm at 375 and asks at 362.
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Gili Harkets
The
Times and Chronicle
Keane
Local Milwaukee Club Faces Galt and Coeneset Challenge
A fragmentary report notes Milwaukee club competing against Galt and Coeneset amid rough play and unsettled results. Key names appear garbled but indicate a team matchup and ongoing league activity.
American and French- language couple wed on tour
An American and a French partner recently married during a wedding tour. The groom, who previously lost his nose in the secession war, now wears a silver prosthetic nose.
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