Convention Delegates Enter Temperance Battle in Indiana
Delegates gathered for the Democratic convention reveal a shift toward temperance influence as they anticipate endorsements of the President on financial and general principles. Key figures include William Baxter and Dick Thompson. debates reference reform, party revival, and clashes over leadership as the assembly faces a contested organization and fundraising pressures.
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Academy of Music
Witherow
William Baxter
Wayne
Dick Thompson
Cass
Paul
Republican Party
Nelsonville Disturbance Quiet as Colored Miners Work
A Daily Times dispatch from Nelsonville reports perfect quiet and a successful transfer of a portion of the colored workforce from Longstreth's mine to Lick Run. White miners show willingness to work if possible, while unions doubt ongoing coal mine employment. Operators hail the colored hire as a successful experiment with potential broader use in valley mines.
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Nelsonville
Daily Times
Cotvsunrs
Longstreth
Lick Run
Pitt
Finance Committee Restricts Greenbacks Publication Ban
Special Dispatch reports in Wastixotoxs that the Finance Conference Committee prohibits further issue of green backs and bars publication of revised statutes. Rumored presidential proclamation on belligerency discussed. Senator Carpenter protests muzzling the press claiming interpretation risks. Publication would cost half a million. Indications of an executive Senate session on the reciprocity treaty.
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Daily Times
Wastixotoxs
Finance Conference
Carpenter
Senate
Commencement events and local arrests update
Twenty seven pupils to receive diplomas at High School commencement. One pupil will graduate with her father in Scotland. Normal Commencement for eleven young ladies tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Temperance meeting speaker miss ed. Illegal stills seized in Seventh Ward. details of seizure at several houses. A Dayton mayoral morning court for Charles Britton burglary charge. Habeas corpus case from Urbana pending. Dayton League delegates attend Springfield State Convention today.
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Daily Times
Darren
Music Hall
Scotland
Cooper Seminary
Temperance
Leavitt
Park Church
Dr. Watt
Xenia
Seventh Ward
Deane Brown
Major P. O'Connell
John Schneble
Wayne Street Market House
Colonel Brown
Hickory
Schueble
Brown
O'Connell
Christian Church
Dayton
Capt. Martin
Rochefort Monbed at Querestown Dock Scene
Unclear dispatch describes a large unruly crowd gathering on the quay awaiting the appearance of M. Henri. A woman named Sue is referenced as being on board. The account notes a sequence of events leading to a planned passage onward to London.
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Rochefort
Querexstown
M. Henri
Sue
Lin
London
Developments of the Political Crisis in France
The Republican factions clash as Assembly divides on a vote affecting presidential powers. Right and Left Centre factions urge action, with committees formed to study the crisis. Leaders and deputies debate validity of the record as new bureaux and an eighteen-member initiative are appointed.
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Jane
Oameah
Ponent
On Ps Tg
Uty
M. de Francheu
Rth Hose
Rtag
Tai
SM. la Seven
Glausett
Bricklayers Strike Prolongs Dispute With Newark Plans
New York June 17 The bricklayers strike yields no clear winner as some resumed at old wages while others stayed out. A Newark Italian Labor Company offered 50 a day to replace strikers, and the Bricklayers Council debated wage increases amid ongoing talks. Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads’ junction at Ogden Utah is noted with a land grant and depot plans. Union Pacific directors in Boston discuss mills for railroad car tails and related profits amid shifts in the firm’s fortunes and stockholdings.
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New York
New Gran
Newark Italian Labor Company
Union
Pan
Central Pacific
Tod Recon
Ite
Ogden
Utah
An Central Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Boston
Et Et Mills
Nasanu Wi
Fourth National Bank
Life Laserance Company
Indians Eager for Custer Move at Lincoln
From Fort Stincoln to Indian Territory the tribes and Mandans react with fevered anticipation. Indian scouts crave action and blood as Seventh Cavalry completes final preparations for Custer's imminent departure from Fort Lincoln, awaiting weather and orders to move.
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D Patt
Fort Stincoln
Mandans
Indian Territory
Custer
Fort Linco
Seventh Cavalry
Supreme Court Declares Tax on Capital Stock Unconstitutional
Springfield dispatch reports the Illinois Supreme Court now in session at Mt. Vernon has rendered a decision in the Chicago tax cases holding the assessment of stock on the Bypass line unconstitutional and void. The full opinion is expected tomorrow. The court is also said to have declared the 1869 grab law governing railroads unconstitutional.
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the Tribune
Springfield
Ill
Mae Senn
Supreme Court
Mt. Vernon
Tan
Chicago
2 Board of Equalization
Supreme Court of Utah Rules on Civil Military Arrest Power
The Utah Supreme Court delivers an opinion on the contest between civil and military authorities. A soldier on or off duty cannot be tried by civil authorities for off duty drunkenness. civil arrest is allowed but must deliver the offender to military or federal authorities upon demand. If civil authorities refuse, military forces may intervene, but the prisoner must be discharged or presented to a federal court via habeas corpus.
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Supreme Court of Utah
Fragmented 19th century paper reminiscence and life bits
An OCR fragment from a Pittsburg paper recalls 19th century figures and events in disjointed lines. It mentions Cincinnati in 1872 and indeterminate biographical notes about a man named Jim, with scattered dialogue about birth and death times and memory.
Child born in Albany with no neck mystery
A fragmentary report notes a newborn in Albany with an unusual torso and head-like feature. The text is garbled but hints at a medical anomaly observed by local observers, with other unclear details about hunters and a week’s events.
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Albany
Slaughter of Bradley Family Shocked Lawrenceburg Area
A log cabin two miles northwest of the city on Tanner's Creek became the scene of a brutal triple murder and assault. Mrs Mary Bradley was killed after being raped, with her infant son found wounded near the hearth. Eldest daughters Eliza Jane nine and Rosanna eleven lay murdered, their skulls crushed. The three bodies were moved to Lawrenceburg for post mortem, as an inquest and a statewide manhunt proceed amid rumor and fear. Sheriff Weitzell and Marshal Traitt lead the investigation. neighbors report a hurried, frightened scene and conflicting reports about suspects. The case remains unsolved with heightened local tension and a large turnout at the undertaker’s.
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Daily Times
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Tanner’s Creek
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Chillicothe
Cincinnati
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Thst
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Marshal Traitt
Lawerenceburg
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Bloss Nominated for Superintendent and Platform Adopted
The Republican convention at TRprasarois on June 17 nominated Bloss for Superintendent of Public Instruction on the second ballot with 900 votes to Redpath’s 910. The platform favored free national banking, increased currency, patent law revision, veterans’ bounty and pension reform, local option on liquor, and reduced officials’ salaries. The committee spent hours debating and pledged unity and support for cheap transportation, nearer producer and consumer interests, and preservation of public schools. The convention adjourned with cheers for the party and President Grant.
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Daily Times
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Bloss
Redpath
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Grant
Thompson
Iay
Blackburn Named as Seventh District Congressional Candidate
Local politics report shows Blackburn nominated to run for Congress in the Seventh District, outlining party backing and expected campaign focus. The announcement marks a key step in the race with potential impacts on regional representation and policy priorities.
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Blackburn
Congress
Senate backs ranking privilege in Postoffice bill
Special Dispatch notes the Senate, after yesterday’s action, adopts Sherman’s amendment for prepaid newspaper postage at four cents per pound and agrees to restore ranking privilege. Frelinghuysen’s amendment for public documents to pass at new ordinary postage of 25 cents and Thorman’s that the Record go through the mails free are also adopted.
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Jang
Senate
Sherman
Postoffice
Frelinghuysen
Nowiab
Thorman
The Fourth of July Bridge Show Opens with Military Review
Invitations go out to Vice Presidents, Cabinet members, judges, generals, admirals, governors, mayors, and officials of St Louis and St Clair counties for a grand Fourth of July ceremony. A vast tent on Third Street will host inaugural events with President Grant to declare the bridge open for traffic, followed by fireworks from 8:30 to about 11:30 PM and a review of military units as the procession crosses the bridge.
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Aan
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Court of Claims
Gen. Sherman
Genatti
Navy
National Board ‘of Trade
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St. Clair County
Third Street
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Grant
Missouri
Uiness
Franthes
Nien Caeen Jas
Rdge
B. Grate Ee
Republican State Convention Adopts New Organization
Springfield reports the Republican State Convention met on June 17 and effected a new organization, electing A. yd. of Fulton County as temporary president, with E. B. Bostwick and J. Hedicen as officers. Senator Logan Mabesa arrived later and will speak after adjournment.
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Logan Mabesa
Springfield
Nee To
A. Yd
Fulton County
E. B. Bostwick
J. Hedicenes
Logan
Revolt of the Moors reported in Algiers
Advices from Algiers say Moorish insurgents invaded the city but were repelled by French troops. Twelve insurgents were killed and several wounded. In India, Caldtria reports crop prospects improved by copious rains. about three thousand people remain fed by the Government.
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Algiers
Additional River News Dispatches From Cairo June 17
Special river notes report arrivals and departures at Cairo with ships Belle of Memphis City of Chester Arlington Cherokee and others. Weather is clear and hot with river level about four feet and light business.
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Daily Times
Cairo
City of Chester
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Arlington
Prrrsauna
Juniata
J. N. Phillips
Inoxrox
Cobb
Cobb Cecil
Commodore Wise
Colin
Gallipolis
Market Notes From BrrraLo and Midwest Areas
June 17 market report shows a dull trading day with heavy tones. Wheat in Chicago Milwaukee at 123 No. 2, corn offered 70c without buyers, oats scarce at 6e, canal freights waged. St Louis notes slight flour activity, wheat firmer at 100, corn at 66 60 elevator, rye lower. Chicago futures show wheat 119 1/2 bid, corn 6c, oats 47c, pork 17 20 July, lard 11 1/2 to 12, whisky around 01. Whisky steady, hogs 85 0 to 80, receipts 15,000. Largo listing of grain prices, cash and July contracts with mixed demand.
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BrrraLo
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cmcaco
New York
Patna
Congress First Session Debates on Marine Hospital Site
The Senate and House discussed bills on land conveyance for a new Marine hospital in Vitteburg, charter issues for the Northern Pacific Railroad, and survey costs. Mr Pratt advocated limited exceptions, while a fight over survey funding and river reclamation awaited further action. An arbitration resolution urging peaceful dispute settlement was agreed to.
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Hamlin
Uae
James
Allah
Lane
Ovat
United States Marine
Mie
Marine
Vittebure
Bierman
T Anna Tee
Committee On Finance
Senate
Pratt
Ted Eerie
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Tito
Howe
Igate
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Sabia Te
Lawrenceburg Massacre Shocks Indiana Feud Death Toll
A brutal murder scene near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, reveals a massacre within a cabin on Tanper's Creek. Mrs Bradley and three children, Rosanne Jane and Eliza Jane, lie slain with brutal ax blows. Two men, William and Charles McDole, are under arrest as investigators probe motive and accomplices. The inquest opens, detailing frontal, maxillary, and skull injuries consistent with a violent attack in a family feud.
Chamber endorses act on Louisville and Portland Canal tolls
Vice President Holloway announces resolutions praising Congress for reducing canal tolls and aiding Ohio and Mississippi Valley trade. The chamber commends Senators and Representatives and especially Gen. Godfrey Weitzel for guiding the action and the canal enlargement effort led by Hartwell Levi Millar and Rawson, Cincinnati.
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C. M. Holloway
Louisville and Portland
John W. Hartnell
Ohio River
Louisville
Ohio Valley
Congress
Louville and
Portland
Ohio
Mippi
House
Godfrey Weitzel
Cincinnati
Cil Holloway
Joun W. Hartwell
Solomon Levi
C.D. Millar
Warkes Rawson
Alleged Impostor Arrested in Cincinnati Funds Case
A Cincinnati impostor, George Taylor, was arrested by Officer Delehanty for obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly posed as a Trustee of the Colored Orphan Asylum and collected about $500, then diverted it for personal use. The case follows auditors appointed to oversee municipal bond funding and claims against the city.
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Cincinnati
Worthington
Eastern Capiteliste Nona
Wade Omer
Delehanty
George Taylor
Mimmond-street
Taylor
Colored Orphan Asylum
Widow Bedett’s tableaux to be staged at Melodeon Hall
Tables and dialogues will be presented by gifted amateurs under Miss McCormick’s auspices at Melodeon Hall tonight. The Second Intermediate School exhibition last year under Miss McCormick’s direction is recalled, with Miss McCormick assisted by Professor Graeter.
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Melodeon Hall
Miss McCormick
Mixes McCormick
Peru Driving Park Races Draw Large Crowd
Fort Wayne dispatch reports the annual Peru races opened with 12 000 spectators. A trotting match for a 1200 purse drew 19 entries, nine finishers, with James Wright of Mich earning the first prize. A second race, a mile dash, offered another purse.
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Daily Times
Fort Wars
Peru
Ind
Death of Charles Smith Youngest Son of Dr S M Smith
Telegram from Washington Court House reports the death by apoplexy of Charles Smith age about twenty one, youngest son of Dr S M Smith of this city. He recently returned from a three year tour and was known for culture and kindness. Dr Smith’s health is poor and the loss is heavy for the family and friends.
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Daily Times CoLranies
Washington Court House
Charles Smith
M. Smith
Smith
Alors
Senate agenda trims tariff bill. judge Busteed impeachment aired
The Senate Finance Committee agreed to strike out a House Tariff bill provision and sought to impeach Judge Busteed. Debate centered on the refund section and related economic implications as to whether impeachment should proceed.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Remorse of Railway Insolvency in New York
June 17 report notes widespread talk about railroad solvency tied to Turner's embarrassment and stock market unsettledness. Affected lines and overall railroad finances are the focus, with the Post attributing much of the speculation to unsettled conditions at the stock exchange.
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New Youk
Turner J
Post
Stock Exchange
Trade Ship Cuba Returns From New York Run
The steamship Cuba dispatched from New York on June 17 and carried cargo valued at about $2,600 in goods and $200,000 in gold, signaling a brisk early summer voyage and substantial bullion movement.
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New
Yor
Cuba
Union printers strike at Usion Herald presses
Atlanta Ga June 1 The Usion Printers statement says yesterday they discharged the entire force of union printers at the Herald presses signaling a labor action affecting the newspaper operation and workforce.
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Atlanta
Gaa
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Herald State
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