Political Delegations Meet at Cotomavs Camp with Elector Picks
A dispatch from Cotomavs reports Liberals and Democrats converging for delegate selections. D Wright Coair qen and Thew Wright Nevins chosen to pick Presidential Electors while Vattier Olden named Vice-Presidents. Strong elected Chair, meeting adjourned awaiting more delegates as a Newark delegation with a band arrives.
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Thises and Chronicle
Cotomavs
Jim Ashley
Gratz Brown
Chessey
Gard
D. Wright
D. Thew Wright
Freak E. Nevins
D. Vattier
John B. Olden
Harlen speaks for Republicans in Kentucky and Ohio race news
Special Dispatch reports Fion John M Harlen of Kentucky delivered a vindication of President Great and the Republican party while Gen Harlan drew a good crowd. Acquaintances escorted from the wharfboat to the home of James Y Allison Republican elector for the Third District. At the Court House Concordis Band played as support clubs gathered. In Ohio Capl Loreps Denford won the Congressional nomination over Judge Bingham on the seventh ballot in the Sixteenth District with J S Updegrett for Elector.
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Times and Chronicle
Mapmax
Fion
John M. Harlen
Kentucky
Great
Niers
Harlan
Acemnen
James Y. Allison
Third District
Court House
Concordis Band
Irant Slee Club
Ohio
Ballains
Capl Loreps
Denford
Congress
Judge Bingham
J. 8
Updegrett
Politician Brown Champions Candor Amid Contentious Convention
Jason Brown addresses delegates in Medora Jackson region asserting unity and candor, defending a controversial scheme as public spirited. He warns against sectional hostility and urges support from fellow citizens despite opposition from many honest public figures.
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Iupian RaPpouis
Jason B. Brown
Sean
Selena
Medora
Jackson
Lie Peeder
I. Econ
Iit
Political clash over Greeley stance and party action
A contentious speech argues Democrat positions on secession and war measures, condemning Confederate sympathies and calling out support for confiscation and armament policies. It notes Democratic critics and forecasted election campaigns, with references to Horace Greeley and party strategies. The piece also mentions local Republican preparations and a mill race excavation near Jacob Miller’s property revealing an extinct mammal tooth.
Fragmentary Letter From Senator Wilson to Culver
A damaged, era text fragment shows Senator Wilson replying from Natick Massachusetts on July 28 to J O Culver of Madison Wisconsin. He rejects alleged misdeeds and argues his lifelong commitment to humane equality despite poverty and attacks.
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Ome
Benny Wilson
Boston
Mass
Senator Wilson
Natiix
Culver
Late Journal
Madison
Wis
Republican convention names F. A. Pike for Congress
A large convention of Republicans from Rockland to Eastport gathered yesterday. Enzene Hale presided and F. A. Pike was nominated for Congress by acclamation, with brief remarks closing the session.
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Rockland
Eastport
Horace to Be Kept Election Day in North Carolina
The Times Raleigh reports in New York that Horace will remain in effect on election day in North Carolina. Officials warn no one will pass election day without scrutiny and estimate about a hundred serious efforts will surface across the state.
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Meoolian Sons
New York
Horace
Kert Quigr
North Carolina
the Times
Raleigh
Dhat
Democratic Congressional Convention Looms in Hillsboro
A July 31 dispatch from Hillsboro Ohio reports the Democratic Congressional Convention for the Seventh District to convene August 1. Delegates and several aspirants are arriving, with prominent candidates named including C A White, Colonel Cockerell, Neal, H L Dickey, E M DeBrue, and Gen J McDowell. Townspeople prepare entertainments, expect lively debates, and anticipate a nomination seen as pivotal to election chances.
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Times and Chronicle
Hillsboro
C. A. White
Brown County
Cockerell
Adams
Neal
Ross
H. L. Dickey
E. M. DeBrue
D. J. McDowell
Highland
Fire devastates docks and holdings at Jefferson and Manhattan
A massive blaze at Hanter's Port Creekside refinery area and nearby structures destroyed about seventy heifers and hundreds of sheep, with five oil tanks and thousands of barrels of petroleum burning. The incident lit the night sky along the East River, drawing tens of thousands of onlookers. insured losses are estimated at about one and a half million dollars, while substantial damage occurred to sheds and ships. Nearby fires in Fort Worth and Texan towns caused additional property loss, with the Peters Beihn political note concluding remarks on Lincoln-era electoral loyalty and local party strife.
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First Avenue
Hanter
Coe
Joes
Rockafellar, Andrews & Co
Disaster Bteamer Explosion on the Mississippi
A steamboat explosion occurred on the Mississippi River near Curcaco, July 31. The vessel bound up the river had ten en crew and eighty passengers aboard. many were injured or missing. Names of some wounded and missing are given, with Captain and officers reported among casualties. The latest reports were incomplete at nightfall, but several people were said to be killed or missing.
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Curcaco
Mississi
Meg Pyer
Ross
Ibe
Wiles
Frathee
Eileen
Meeting of Bnai B'rith and Japanese Steamer Launch
The semi annual session of the Hebrew Order of Bnai B'rith was held yesterday with attendees from various regions. The Mayor of Yeddo and several Japanese ambassadors attended the launch of the steamboat Kearada built for the Japanese government. Senor Mariscal, former Mexican foreign minister under Porfirio Díaz, arrived in Washington yesterday to again represent Mexico.
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B'nai B'rith
Yeddo
Senor Mariscal
Mexico
Juarez
Washington
Postal Service Extends Poughkeepsie Corridor Schedule
Extension of the service on the Central line from Niles to a distant point has been ordered by the Postoffice Department. The change affects an eight quarter mile segment and is set to commence on a specified date in July.
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Niles
Tees
Army Worm Appears Threatening Cotton Crops
Army worms have appeared in Se.Ma. Ava. on July 31 threatening local cotton crops. The invasion could impact fields west of the Gulag grant damese SS lands, with farmers advised to monitor damage and apply control measures as needed.
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Se.Ma. Ava
Arrival of steamers Holland and Olympic in New York
Marine news from New York reports the steamers Holland arriving from Liverpool and Olympic arriving from Glasgow on July 31. The vessels docked amid routine harbor activity with no incidents noted.
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New York
Holland
Liverpool
Olympic
Glasgow
Unclear excerpt reports political and storm events
A garbled OCR item describes Tall Erape and Wilson campaigning in St Louis and Keokuk Iowa with Democratic allies. It notes a Pennsylvanian Republican convention nominating H. M. Taylor and Gov. Bard inviting the President to Chattanooga Lookout Mountain. An arbitration board adjourned after three hours and a storm in Evansville damages a church and injures residents including an engraver.
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T. F. Bowen
Gay Welle
Judge Edwards
Iowa
Sea Chemneadaael Blican Convention
Twenty-first
Pennsy!venia
H. M. Taylor
Is County
Bard
Great
Utica
N. Y
Yiet
Evansville
Ind
Zevercoot
The Boys Shock Visalia Newsroom With Verse
Young Visalia readers ages six to ten present a handwritten parody to the newspaper staff. The piece, delivered at the editorial desk, features lighthearted lines about Daniel Webster and a playful scene with young women swimming, reflecting a quirky historic moment in local life.
Sound Philosophy of Gen George H Thomas Letter
San Francisco December 8 1999 General B S Roberts replies to a suggestion that Thomas might be a 1872 presidential candidate. The letter argues against running while criticizing railroad and federal policy and laments reckless national direction.
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George H. Thomas
San Francisco
San Fransisco
Roberts
Guneral
United States
H. Taomas
Fried crow medallions spark civil rights satire
A 19th century scene shows a young entrepreneur distributing Horace Keeley abolitionist medals to Black men in a city venue. A dialogue unfolds with a skeptical elder resisting the Trump style token while recalling Judas and Horace Keeley, highlighting racial prejudice and political irony around Grant era imagery.
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Grant
Horace ‘Keeley
Judas
Las
Creeley
Grant Picters
Stan Dem
Issowri Democrat
Denver News recounts Wells Fargo coach robbery near Bear Creek
The Wells Fargo & Co. coach on the Denver route was robbed about ten miles from Denver near Bear Creek Station. Two masked men forced driver William Barter to halt at gunpoint, demanding the treasure box key and threatening to destroy the box if money was not handed over. Agent Thomas M. Dunbar of Hamilton also faced the robbers. no passengers were harmed though one escaped with a sense of relief as the box was pried open and shipments looted.
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Colorado
Bear Creek Station
Wells
William Barter
R. Thomas M. Dunbar
Wells, Fargo & Co
Hamilton
Tober Wee Company
Dunber
Spd
Sach
Agente
Esi
Frances
Liberal Con ve ntion at New City Hall elects officers and electors
The Second Edition notes the Liberal coalition gathering at New City Hall for the convention. It lists officers elected including Vice Presidents and Secretaries, and describes Brinkerhof’s opening remarks urging unity beyond party lines. The morning session focused on appointments and the plan to meet at the State House, with the committee selecting presidential electors General Tom Ewing and August Theime named to represent Democrats and Liberal Republicans respectively.
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Cincinnati
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Missouri
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Fairfield
August Theime
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Rufus P. Spalding
W. C. Gould
Fayette
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Acton
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Berdard
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E. B Eshel
Jaco Reinhard
Ames
M. A. Daugherty
Sins O the rig Gone in Oh Me sooty te
A fragment describes a young man asking a question to a bear as a woman reclines with a soft white banding her head on a man's shoulder. She whispers in gentle accents that she would do anything to beat Grant, delivering a hazy, lyrical scene on water.
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Meeting to Night at Indianapolis Addresses by Trumbull and Thompson
Special dispatch from Indianapolis July 31 reports Hon Lyman Trumbull and Col R W Thompson arriving to deliver addresses at the Academy and Republican Wigwam. Torchlight processions planned, reporters set to cover Trumbull speech, Western Associated Press notes. Coalition conference in Columbus ratifies Greeley Brown nominees with Liberal and Democratic parties uniting. State Central Committee elects executive lineup.
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Indianapoli
Lyman
Tramball
Col
R. W. Thompson
Academy
Thompson
New York Heralds
Trumbull
Associated Press
Columbus
Sumner Shifts Greeley Support as Race Heats Up
Spectator dispatch notes Sumner’s letter to the Times raising questions about President Grant and predicting a large colored vote swing toward Greeley. He hints that several Republicans may back Greeley, naming Banks and Forney as possible figures, and regrets not backing Greeley earlier to aid North Carolina Democrats.
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Nusiber
Hy Pow
Greely
North Carolina
Firemen's and Masteians Tourna ment V Yesterday
Fire engine contest yesterday drew crowds in Lima with Kenton supplying the winning steamer and Capitol of Troy winning the hand engine prize. Kenton and Warsaw posted fast ladder runs, while Ada’s ladder faltered. Six brass bands competed. Warsaw won the band prize. A railroad accident delayed a steam engine test. a large City Hall dance followed as Horse Fair opens with promising races.
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Kenton
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Ohio
Capitol
Hook and Ladier
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Warsaw
Indiana
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Wapakoneta
Kenton Company
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Buffalo
Ahrens & Co
Cimeinnati
Clapp & Jones Manufacturing Company
Pork Corner Drama Prompts Market Shake Up in Chicago
The report tracks a speculative pork corner led by a wealthy Chicago financier linked to Mon Stephens. It notes a 50,000 barrel stock and 27,000 barrels still on hand as June and July trading unfold. Committees press for action. prices swing from Cincinnati to Chicago while a planned sale falters. A separate note records William Jones found guilty of stealing clothing worth $25 and jailed six months with $200 restitution.
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Net
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Anerts
Ianhanty
Earrele
Epeaien Sas
Corey
Keck
Vere
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Stephens
Ephens
Io Cippadi
Wm. Jones
Jacob Leisch
Probate Court Names Jebo Nonilohue as Administrator
In probate court before Judge Hoeffer Jebo Nonilohue is appointed administrator of Nicholas Walter estate with personalty valued around 3109 and realty about 5000. Contidential verdicts from a Lebanese condemnation suit involve Ja McLean earning 1 for a 22 by feet lot, B Sherri 4.20 for a lot 106 by feet, and Louis Moessenger 155 for a 20 by 37 foot parcel.
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Probate Court
Hoeffer
Jébo Nonilohue
Mtrivtator
Nicholas Walter
Beata Fi Oain
Ja McLean
B. Sherri
teCmn
Louis Moessenger
McArthur-Edwards Rally Draws Small Payton Turnout
The McArthur-Edwards event at the thereken house fest evening drew about sixty of five hundred city residents. Of the sixty, likely fewer than twenty-five supported McArthur-Edwards, with distrust toward a few dishonest politicians and officials. Rumors claim Sheriff election figures favor Tom Jons in Dayton Precinct by about one hundred, as forecast by the Joma faction.
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McArthur-Edwards
Payton
Las
Oxice
Campbell County
Tom Jons
Dayton
Gratz Makes Feeble Remarks at Ohio Convention
Special Dispatch reports at the Ohio convention in Columbus where Gratz Brown avoided long speaking due to illness. Griswold of Cirwsville praised as a brilliant speaker, while Brown spoke briefly about Reconstruction and Liberalism, contrasting Missouri's prosperity with other states. The gathering was described as a disappointing turnout, with Democratic leadership lamenting the small attendance.
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Times and Chronicle
Corvasve
State House
Griswold
Cireleville
Seit Tneime
Ohio
Brown
Columbus
Cay
Obioban
Otio
Grant
Virginia
Tennessee
Brownlow
Missouri
Sidney Water Works Vote Sparks Strong Favor
Special dispatch from Lipsry O July 31 reports crowds rallied for Holly Water Works as polls opened. While Ogden family crossed Main Street bridge their horse backed and fell into the canal. the horse died and the baby suffered bruises but is believed to be out of danger.
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Times
Lipsry
Iron Work of the New Jail A Thin Line of Greeley Ratifiers
Messrs. C. S. Rankin & Co. of Cincinnati won the contract for iron work on the Montgomery County Jail at 95000 dollars. A Greeleyite excursion to Columbus to ratify the event largely failed as a crowd and musicians filled only one car. a nine year old boy, H E Seitz, was accidentally shot in the knee while handling a loaded pistol, likely requiring limb amputation below the knee.
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Times and Chronicle
Davres
Messrs. C. S. Rankin & Co
Cincinnati
Montgomery County
Columbus
H E. Seitz
Wee
Progress of Arbitration and Naval Honors Across Europe
In Mreva on July 21 authorities report complete harmony in the Board of Arbitration and a speedy settlement anticipated within a few weeks. On July 31 at Lospor the American fleet will be inspected at Cowes by the Prince and Princess of Wales, likely with the Queen present. The Prince will host Admiral Alden and other officers, and Friday sees a Southampton mayoral reception.
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Mreva
Board of Arbitration
Lospor
Cowes
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince
Alden
Southampton
Nellie Grant Arrives in Vienna
Vienna on July 31 reports Nellie Grant has arrived seeking engagements and to visit the city during a European tour with plans to meet local officials and notable residents.
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Vienna
Nellie Grant
Explosion sinks steamer Milburn on Mississippi Bay
Reports from Chaco July 31 describe the Milburn explosion with sixteen survivors. Bixskoe io and Pilot Tom Wilson are missing. Four wounded, one man saved his wife and two children before the boat sank. One child reportedly rescued as the stern broke apart ten feet of water. Cause of explosion unknown.
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Chaco
Milburn
Mississippi Bay
Bixskoe Io
Tom Wilson
Smith
Labor Reform Conference Letter Criticizes Administration
Governor Cone of Pennsylvania sends a note to the Labor Reform Conference as lawmakers consider potential changes to congressional leadership and enforcement, while an evening session votes on actions amid striker protests and censure of the administration for not enforcing the eight hour law.
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Labor Reformers’ Conference
New York
Cone
Pennsylvania
Labor Reform Conference
Tes
Ayerath
Willi
Republican Convention Nominates Foster for Congress
The Republican Congressional Convention for Ohio's Tenth District met in Clyde and nominated Hon. Charles Foster of Seneca County for re election to Congress by acclamation, with the event occurring on July 31 in Torpo Ohio.
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Torpo
Tenth District
Clyde
Charles Foster
Seneca County
Fire damages white lead color works and residence
Fire at Boucher & Walkewitz white lead color works on Second Street and a residence on Cedar Avenue in Cleveland causes heavy losses. Estimated damage around 5000 dollars for the color works and 5500 dollars for the Newton residence, with insurance nearly covering the Cedar Avenue loss. Some adjacent buildings sustained damage but totals are not yet ascertained.
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Boucher & Walkewitz
Second Street
Totel
Samne
New York
P Andes
MD Yo Fos Egy
Cupar
Cleveland
R Newton
Cedar Avenue
Citt
Longshoremen Strike Impacts Bond Sales and Coal Shipments
The Longshoremen strike by Metropolitan Steamship Line workers from New York to Boston for higher wages has persisted since Monday. Police are on hand to deter new hires as bond offers total about $4,311,100 at prices around 114.5 to 115.25, while Scranton monthly sales show a general price drop in today’s market.
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New York
Metropolitan Steamshipight Line
Boston
Scranton
Thief Strikes During Barnum Parade in Prairie City
A thief targeted Barnum showworkers along the Prairie City route stealing currency totaling 3 987 dollars from Jos Beach and 267 dollars from J Beach. Checks worth 2670 dollars from Seath Hager on McKeen Minsha were also taken. payments on those checks have been stopped.
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Barnum
Prairie City
Jos. Beach
Prairie Pot
Beach
le Cit Bark
Seath & Hager
McKeen & Minsha
Fatal Railroad Accident At Outer Depot
July 31 report from Prrrsevree states James Sweeney a laborer was killed at the outer depot of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He walked on the tracks and was struck by a moving engine. He fell onto the rail and the engine severed his head and both arms from his body.
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Jas. Sweeney
Prennsylvania
River News Briefs On Maritime Traffic And Vessels
Special Dispatches to the Times describe Monongahela water levels dropping 3 feet 6 inches and cargo movements on the Carrie Brooks and Exchange. Freights vary as toward a new towboat Oakland launch in two weeks and the old Darts machinery overhaul in three weeks. Captain William Smith of the towboat Boat journeys to Louisville.
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Times and Chronicle
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Nashville
Cairo
Pittsburg
St. Login
Ironsides
Bees Mountain
Monongahela
Carrie Brooks
Exchange
Cinemouth Seaoe
Ley
John Venney
Oakland Land
Hoor Epee
Wm. Smith
Louisville
Memphis Bank Failure and Sunstroke Toll
Fatal dispatch reports City Bank in Memphis failing its line of deposits, with liabilities under sixty thousand dollars. Assets to be determined after a receiver is appointed. Three people died from sunstroke on the same day.
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Memphis
The
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