Murder Fatal Fight Between Two Negroes Over Woman
A June 16 Memphis dispatch reports Allen Falls and Stonewall Jackson fought over a woman. Jackson stabbed Falls in the side, killing him, then Falls nearly severed Jackson’s throat. both used bowie knives and razors for about 30 minutes. Police later arrested a drunken man and citizens aided officers during a rescue attempt.
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Daily Times
Mempuis
Allen Falls
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Falls
A Woman's Elucidation of Suffrage and Duty
A column presents a woman’s defense of suffrage and equal rights, arguing women’s intellect and domestic influence, while detailing the traditional belief in home as a woman’s province and the burdens of life. The piece contrasts advocacy with sentiment and cites the role of women in shaping family and society. It notes twenty five citizens deputized by the Sheriff to Nelsonville with peaceable conduct observed amid interparty tensions.
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Setan
Jra
Fens
Gery
Edley Shenpha
Nelsonville
London
Madison County
Butler Feud Highlighted by Ku Klux Visit and Farce
Correspondence from Berlin Ky reports Butler residents faced a disguised gang linked to Ku Klux. the intruders demanded to learn the whereabouts of a Black man, assaulted a woman, and attempted to tar and feather W A Jones. The episode sparked a shooting incident between locals, plus a near-lynching rumor. A negro youth was found aboard freight No 6, saved by the crew, and paid homeward by conductor Smith who earned praise as a humane railroad official.
Weather and Military Telegraphs Fragment in June Message
War Department signals report from Cincinnati dated June 16 7205 AM notes weather forecast with light rain and cloudy conditions. Davenport low and La Cross referenced while entries mention peace of observs and communications with Weather Bureau.
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War Department
U.S. Army
Commerce and Agriculture
Cincixnati
Senate Postage Bill Favorably Reported
Special Dispatch from Washington notes the Senate Postal Committee backs a bill to prepay postage on newspapers and magazines at 1, 3 cents per pound, but doubts delay its consideration. The House faced turbulence and quorum gaps, delaying action. A move to act on Trelegate Cannon of Utah Territory failed, keeping Mormonism safe until next winter. Conference on moiety issues sets talks with collectors and officials in Philadelphia New York and Boston, while moiety repeal may cut their access. District investigation results expected later today.
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Daily Times
WasHingTon
Senate Postal Committee
House
Trelegate Cannon
Utah Territory
Valory
Philadelphia
Illicit Still Seized by Revenue Officers in Dayton
Special Dispatch to the Daily Tines from Dayton Ohio reports that before noon on June 14 revenue officers seized an illicit still in the Seventh Ward. The operation was led by deputy revenuers and local detectives who traced the setup and confiscated equipment.
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Dayton
Revenue
Seventh Ward
Deteeven
Trial of Marks and son opens in Municipal Court
In San Francieco on June 16 the Municipal Court hears the case of John J. Marks and his son Thomas charged with conspiring to embezzle state funds. Marks served on the State of Harbor Commission. Thomas Donahue reportedly died by suicide last night, slashing his throat with a razor.
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San Francieco
John J. Marks
Thomas
Marks
State of Harbor Commission
Thomas Donahue
Drowning and suicide in Cleveland lake incident
In Cleveland on June 16 a young physician Drv hentise Lammeraman drowned when a small boat capsized in the lake. A 62 year old German named Charles Kempfer hanged himself yesterday morning.
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Cleveland, O
Drv
Hentise Lammeraman
Charles Kempfer
Turner Bros and W Herry Bros Fail to Meet Debts
The Post reports Turner & Bros and RB W Herry Wall Street brokers suspended operations due to unpaid advances on Western Raj bonds. Key sums involve Indianapolis Bloomington and Western markets with up to one and a half million in advances. The firm asserts it can meet all obligations but continuation is not certain.
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New York
the Post
Turner & Bros
RB. W. Herry, Wall
Turner Bros
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Western
Mass
RaDway
Hive
Water-Works Board Hears Boiler-Iron Bids, Burke Arrested
This morning the Water-Works Board reviewed numerous bids for boiler-iron and adjourned at 4 pm. In Columbus, Edward Burke of Hall's Safe and Lock Company was arrested for swindling his employer out of 49 dollars.
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Hall's Safe and Lock Company
Edward Burke
Columbus
National Theatre Reopens Under New Management
The National Theatre reopened last night with Mr. Harry Bernard and Mr. Goraving directing a change in management as the latter steps down from the manager role.
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National Theatre
Harry Bernard
Goraving
Superintendent Kierstedt Seeks Potter After Disorderly Altercation
Police Superintendent Kierstedt seeks John Potter after he was knocked down in an east area incident described by witnesses. The report notes the assailant fled toward the river and officers are pursuing leads, urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Polive
Kierstedt
John Potter
Nien Baring
Fight in Keeta Ends With Serious Wound
At about 11 o clock last night a fight occurred in Keeta between two men named Jim Mullaney and Bill Taylor. Taylor received a serious cut. Mullaney was not arrested.
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Keeta
Jim Mullaney
Bill Taylor
Taylor
Mullaney
Watchman David Jones Freed In Steamer Shooting Case
David Jones watchman of the steamer United States was discharged by the Police Court this morning after shooting a colored thief attempting to escape. No one appeared to prosecute.
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David Jones
United States
Work House Sentences and Offenders Listed
The record lists sentences issued by Judge Marchant for various offenses. Beary and Waliey Warner received fifteen days, Krene three months, Johanna Kagan thirty days, Andrew Keiser thirty days for abusing demily, Edward Henn thirty days for severing, Maggie Howard two months for dis orderly conduct, Biddy Duffy three months, and Thomas Averitt thirty days for vagrancy.
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Beary
Convicted thieves sent to Work-House after court
At the Police Court session this morning William Jackson and Henry Johnson were convicted of stealing a caddy of tobacco from C. S. Holman and sentenced to six months with a $100 fine and costs each. Henry Snow received six months and a $200 fine plus costs for stealing six dollars from Lillie Mitchell. Charles Brown drew a two month sentence for stealing fifty cents from someone.
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Wm. Jackson
Henry Johnson
C. S. Holman
Henry Snow
Lillie Mitchell
Charles Brown
So Siiana
Duncan Inquest Postponed. Doctor Files Post Mortem
The Duncan inquest was not held at 2 PM as the coroner was needed elsewhere. Dr. Hadlock prepared a post mortem noting a one inch scalp wound over the occipital area, dark decomposed blood, ruptured meningeal vessels, a two inch inner skull fracture, congested brain, and death by compression from hemorrhage.
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F. Duxvar
M.D
Ohio Voters Face Unpublished Constitution Debate
In a letter to the Daily Times the writer warns Ohio citizens may be asked to vote on a new State Constitution without having the text published. The editor questions the haste and urges retaining the existing constitution, arguing unknown risks in adopting an unproven document.
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Daily Times
Ohio
New
Columbia Reporter Debates Tabernacle Crowd Nuisance
Letters in The Daily argue over the Tabernacle near the whisky shop and the crowds at Nine locality on Sundays. Citizens urge rooting out real disgrace, asking for the reporter’s view on what meat contributes to the nuisance and loss of the village’s good name.
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Alliance
Tabernacle
Columbie
Tiare
Columbia
Grand Jury to Report This Afternoon in Local Court
The Grand Jury will report this afternoon and no cases were before the Criminal Court this morning nor a Mayor's court session. The trial of Jobo Graziana is before Eaquire Francis today. Rain light in county’s upper areas. Orrin B. Hallam may run for Mayor in the Democratic Primary. The Bridge Company coupon system shows general satisfaction. time to adjust to the new arrangement is needed. At last night’s candidates and Democratic Federative Committee meeting, three candidates attended: W. W. Mosher, Jon Woodson, and William Alden. City Treasurer stamps delinquent taxes left unpaid yesterday despite council extension to July 1 without penalty. Funeral held for Samuel Soden from Seventh near Main. praised for integrity and industry. A colored farm worker, Garr Minor, injured when a mowing machine blade struck him. hospitalized in critical condition at St. Elizabeth. Captain Reese’s Ninth Street residence hosted a tenth anniversary wedding anniversary party with happy guests. The largest turnout at Indep ence ver Its included Roast Perrin 245 and Blaire Davenick creme Ibs. county judge race saw M. L. Sates elected to fill the supreme term of Judge Perkins. A note mentions mischief by local youths near John Cleves’s Mehalle west of the city. Petit juries listed for Criminal Court: Jury No. 1 and No. 2 with names including H. & Wood, J. G. Kircheval, Alonzo Graves, and others.
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Criminal Court
Worning
Jobo Graziana
Eaquire Francis
Orrin B. Hallam
Bridge Company
Democratic Fedenire Committee
W. W. Mosher
Jon Woodson
William Alden
Samuel Soden
Seventh Street
Main
Saraid
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Captain Reese
Ninth Street
Perrin
Blaire Davenick
M. L. Sates
Perkins
Cerna
John Cleves
Mehalle
H. & Wood
J. G. Kircheval
Alonzo Graves
Jas. Herbert
Kate Ante
Daniel Rattle
Caleb Matlack
David Green
Buckner
H. F. Bowen
Hichard
J.P. Hunt
Thos, Greet
H. Hallister
Beall
John Comper
John Bs
de Womer
I. Brasher
J. W. Smith
Frank Longmoor
Sixteen recruits pass examination at Bereacks
The morning report notes sixteen recruits passing examination at the Bereacks. Mayor Sayman has issued twenty warrants for nonpayment of the dot-tax. Col Jamies Berry and Henry Buchanan are often seen at the Mayor's office in morning clashes, then he leaves. Mayo street staple renamed from McArthur. residents complain the old name remains on a gas lamp corner. The Mayor rendered judgment in Commonwealth v. Steve Reed, who was convicted of stealing beer. ten days on a stove-pile and $10 fine. Assistant Michae Prodeman, on Isabella and Madison, fined $5 and costs for selling beer to Peter Knoop on Sunday. Seven recruits from Fort Columbus, N Y, and eleven from Newport Natick, under Lt McCawley, depart tonight for Omaha. Captain Baldwin will lead a detachment down South Tomorrow evening.
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Sayman
Col
Jamies Berry
Henry Buchanan
Mayo Street
McArthur
Columbian Street
Commonwealth Va
Steve Reed
Steven
Michae
Isabella
Madison
Peter Knoop
Jeck
Fort Columbus
Newport Natick
McCawley
Thirteenth Infantry
Omaha
Public school close date and board actions cited
Public schools will close on Friday extended. Starwood president of the School Board authorized to settle with teachers. Southern Railroad Commissioners met to value Traverse street property. Circulars for the July 4 special election will be distributed soon. Harbeson and Johnson failed to push a censure against the Clerk. A bevy of girls were ice cream enjoying when a man in a sheet claimed to be their father’s ghost, but fled after being challenged. Tracks from No 10 boots remain.
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Starwood
Southern Railroad
Traverse Street
Harbeson and Johnson
Ash Street
Legislature Proceeding On Election Contests And Amendments
A June session in the Senate and House discusses election contest proceedings and amendments. A conference committee is ordered on the Geneva Award bill. The Geneva Award and Southern Claims provisions move forward amid numerous amendments, with discussions on seat contests and oath changes noted.
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Rohiooda
Senate
Lawrence
Comentiees Bahay
Carainis- Ff
Mecras
Senate Postage Ruling Sparks Franking Debate
Special dispatch reports the Senate considering a Post Office appropriation bill with Sherman proposing a four cents per pound prepaid newspaper rate and a franking-like public documents provision. Frelinghuysen backs a similar amendment amid opposition, leaving final newspaper rates to the conference committee.
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Daily Times
Washington
Junge Bi
Senate
Sherman
Finance Committee
Frelinghuysen
Report of Investigation on District of Columbia affairs
June 16 report by the Committee of Investigation on the District of Columbia finds the Board of Public Works used a faulty, loose contract system and unreliable accounts. The District’s debt nears 217 million dollars. Recommends a cash basis for current expenses and abolition of the Executive, Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Board of Public Works, and the Delegate in Congress.
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Wasitserox
Tiat of Columbia Affairs
Board of Public Works
Legislative Assembly
Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad stockholders hear year’s earnings report
Special Dispatch from Pirrevere, June 16, reports by President Scott show earnings and expenses for key lines of the Pennsylvania Company for 1873. Earnings include 9,619,000 for Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago and 1,165,000 for Erie and Poughkeepsie. deficits and profits are detailed, with total net profit 1,235,310 and dividends paid 570,000. J Edgar Thomson’s death is announced and memorialized.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Daily Times
Pirrevere
Pennsylvania Company
Scott
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Erie and
Poughkeepsie
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis
J. Edgar Thomson
Exchange Counterfeit Bonds Shake Market Credibility
Counterfeit coupons of a Central Pacific Railroad series were found today and one counterfeit bond traced to Germany. Suspension of Turner Bros. shocks Wall Street. the firm, in business since 1814, faces creditor pressure while RW Berry & Co. falters over a small gold payment. A letter from Turner Bros. to the Stock Exchange signals hope for a brief resumption, but anxiety mounts over broad market implications.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Central Pacific Railroad
Germany
Turner Bros
Basibese
Real
Brooklyn
Ala
The
Stock Exchange
York
Ahpeca Ee
Terxet Bros
RW. Berry & Co
Larper
Mar Sania
Iis Werigunly
Railroad cashier’s disappearance ends. returns home
Borrows, Y. H. June 16, cashier of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, whose mysterious disappearance was reported yesterday, has returned. He is undoubtedly suffering from mental disorder.
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Berraro
Borrows
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Kidney and Urinary Complaints Described with Symptoms
The notice lists kidney and urinary tract diseases including gravel diabetes and Bright's disease. It notes water issues, thick or cloudy urine with egg-white deposits, bone dust, and white silk threads, plus bilious appearance and brick-like deposits. Symptoms include a burning sensation, back pain, and pain in the loins when passing water.
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Bright
Letter From Cincinnati Gentleman on Medicine Relief
A prominent Cincinnati resident describes long bladder and urinary issues. After exhausting doctors and medicines he used Sadge gueep parillion Resolvent Ready Relief and Regaining Pills. Within three days he felt greatly relieved and as well as ever at age 73. He cites public notices and endorsements as motivation for trying the remedies.
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Dr. Badway
Philadelphia Saturday Post
James
Radway’s Ready Relief Promises Instant Pain Cure
An advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief as a universal pain cure. It claims instant relief from various pains and inflammations within minutes, asserting efficacy for rheumatic, nervous, neuralgic, and crippled conditions and promising rapid room for sufferers.
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Radway
Ready Relief Promises Quick Aid for Common Ailments
An old advertisement touts RAD WAYs READY RELIEF for stomach cramps, headaches, diarrhea, dysentery, colic, and other ailments. It claims up to twenty drops in water ease cramps, sour stomach, and bilious symptoms, and suggests travelers carry a bottle to prevent sickness from water changes.
Four ballots for U.S. Senator in Rhode Island tally
In Rhode Island on June 16, four ballots were cast for U.S. Senator with Burnside leading at 40 votes, Dixon 27, Barstow 18, Shef Feld 10, and 12 scattering votes noted.
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Rhode Island
Progipance
R. L
United States
Burnside
Dixon
Barstow
Sheffeld
Scattering
Unknown man found in river at Fifth Street
Body of an unidentified man was found in the river at the foot of Fifth Street at noon today. Prominent Indiana reformer William Barter accepts a temperance lecture invitation in this city next week. Suspect Taylor Henry, tied to a robbery and arson at Mr. Landon’s near Madisonville ten days ago, evaded officers but may be near Indian Hill last night. A person matching his description arrived on Pendleton cars at 1 pm today.
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Fifth Street
Wm. Barter
Tiana
Taylor Henry
Landon
Madisonville
Indian Hill
Pendleton
Fever and Ague Cure Offered for Selfish Cents
An ad proclaims a remedy to cure Fever and Ague and other fevers including malaria, bilious fevers, typhoid, and yellow fever with wartime Pitts aid. It promises a quick effect, selling at full cents per bottle.
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Rapwar
Perfectly Tasteless Pills Ad From Radway Co
Perfectly tasteless elegantly coated pills claim to cure stomach liver and bowel disorders hide discomfort in lying posture dim vision spots before the night sweating yellow skin and heat flushes a few doses free the system price 25 cents per box reads false and true send a letter stamp to Radway Co 82 Warren corner of Church Street New York promising information worth thousands
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Radway
Radway & CO
Warren
Church Street
New York
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