Notable Crimes and Political Moves Across 19th Century America
A scattered ledger of events includes Jacob Cerf fatally shooting William Smith in Leavenworth Kansas, Roger S. Green nominated Assistant Justice of the Wisconsin Territory Supreme Court, and Bennett the jealous husband fatally clashing with an ax in Kingston New York. Reports touch on counterfeiting, a tax or fee debate, a public festival in New York, and disturbances involving laboring men and squatters near Fortress Monroe.
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Tom Hall
New York
Senate
Bennett
Kingston
X.Y
Jobney
Morgan
James Lewis
Charis
Ocean View
Fortress Monroe
Writley
Missouri River
Omaha
Peramen
Mississippi
Senate land bill debate and House claims action described
Washington June 18 Senate discusses a land grant bill for Bt Jamon and related amendments while preserving postage rates. House, led by Mr Washburne, reports back a bill on land and navy vouchers with fraud guard, credentials of B. F. First and related actions. Debate continues into Tuesday with judiciary and boundary terms noted.
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Washinoton
Senate
Fae Seensen
Vermont
Fis
Enitl Montey
Washburne
Mam
Comon
Navy
Mts
Adnan
B. F
Schern
Iith
Ettere
Garfield's currency bill features 95 million dollars
The article outlines the Ninety-Five Million Bill detailing limits on currency issue, banking circulation, and reserve requirements, with notes on passage prospects, plus a related discussion on emigration to the West and how immigrants seek work and land in Kansas amid crowded eastern labor markets. The piece also includes an English mechanic's inquiry about moving west for employment and advocates land ownership as a path to independence.
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Times
Cincinnasy Leavenworth
Kas
New York
Thes Rousin
Ann
Liverpool
Sven
Celal
Kansas
Falcon
Amason
Railroad Muddle and Tennessee Bonds Controversy
Special Correspondence from Nashville discusses the railroad debt saga in Tennessee, noting bond issuance for internal improvements far outpaced by failures to service interest. It cites frauds, a pending bill to annul a $218,000 Tennessee and Pacific Road issue, and a repudiation mood. The piece also covers Ku Klux activity near Bridgeport, a tobacco fair at Clarksville, penitentiary reforms, a touring advocate for woman’s rights, and optimistic crop prospects across the state.
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Tennessee
Penitentiary
South
Cincinnati Times
Nashville
Texy
Tennessee and Pacific Road
New York
Sharpers
Horrible murder in Elke Nevada shocks town
From Elke Nevada Independent June 8 a jealous lover murders Annie McManus also known as Dolly, stabbing her 65 times in her room after a night of gambling turmoil. Sheriff Fitch and Deputy Johnny Meadowcraft pursue Bernard Cosgrove, who escapes but is later captured with a torn fight, the victim dies Sunday after enduring grave wounds. A letter from Cosgrove to his mother reveals his motive and intent to kill.
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Elke
Nevada
Annie McManus
Dolly
Bernard Eeve
Tiolly Oman Francisco
Congreve
Elko
San Francisco
G. M. Banks
Fourth Street
Barney
Banks
Cosgrove
Gaston and
Cough
Barney McManus
Melko
Moruxa
Aloo
Annie
Bernard J
Coscrove
Australia
Bergarp
Kentucky Fairs Announced With Dates in State
Announcements list several Kentucky fairs for the coming season. Lincoln Stock Fair at Stanford on August 30, Five County Fair at Shelbyville on Tuesday, August Tresenieds Gear Lede at Paducah October 11, and Four County Fair on 16 17 and 18 in Au. A Pereir Ep Docron. Tuesday the prescribed portion of Dr Hitz fell on the Ida Resse to the Swiss at W. The doctor died of consumption in Montana six years ago and was the government. A short time since, body was exhumed.
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Kentucky
Lincoln
Stanford
Shelbyville
Paducah
Hitz
Ida Resse
Montana
State Secrets and Bullock Testimony Revealed
A fragment notes Gov. Bullock’s strong reaction to testimony before a committee. It contrasts his stance with counterclaims that are said to have been refuted, indicating political contention in the ongoing discussion. The source underscored secrecy and hints at federal contact via telegraph to Washington.
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Georgie
Washington
Bullock
Committee
Fragmentary note on New York Elevated Railroad event
A partial OCR fragment mentions an iron fae and portion of the routine, a New York Elevated Railroad reference, a first Saturday, a revolving tee horse speed, and objects being thrown above Bee Fantasios, suggesting an incident occurred.
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York
Maxwins Monsrees Night of Laughter and Song
The city sees an evening of minstrelsy with Manning Presents a fresh programme filled with ballads ditties and mirth. Andy McKee and Lewis and Kanane perform dances while Eddie entertains with clog stepping. The company ends with Life in the City a laughable sketch promising a crowded house. Also noted is a St Louis lecture by a Fat Contractor whose blend of Indian and white humor amuses the audience.
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Maxwine
Monsrees
Manning
Andy McKee
Lewis
Kanane
Eddie
Cotton
Hart
Fredericks
Kiepabla
St. Louis
Mercantile Library Mail
St.Louis
Euys
Ory
Baseball Notes From The Times Preview Of Games
The Times reports afternoon games featuring Philadelphia Athletics against Brooklyn Atlantics for the championship, Chicago White Stockings versus Cleveland Forest Citys, and Red Stockings versus Newark Amateurs. Craver of Chicago is injured, Kekiongas prepare for a Southern Western tour, and Amateur Stars of Brooklyn lose 16 to 11 to Cincinnati Red Stockings with a 10,000 attendance noted.
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Times’ Builletin
Philadelphia Athletics
Brooklyn’ Atlantics
Peuinant
Quaker City
Chicago White Stockings
Cleveland Forest Citys
Times
Red Stockings
Newark
A. J
Reds
Philadelphia
Stockes
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Gould
Jewell
Daily Union Prayer Meeting Led by Weeks and Horton
The Daily Union Prayer Meeting was led by Mr Weeks with readings from the Revelations of St John as morning lesson. Sanford offered fervent prayer, followed by Rev Mr Atkinson. Congregation sang softly and Harry Horton played organ, lifting the meeting’s devout interest.
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Daily Union Prayer Meeting
Daily Union Prayer
Weeks
St.John
Sanford
Atkinson
Harry Horton
The Great Sengerfest Closing Scenes in Cincinnati
A chaotic，但 celebratory account of The Great Sengerfest closing, praising Cincinnati’s hosting as a boon for its reputation. The closing concert featured Mendelssohn and Beethoven selections performed by various choruses. Crowds remained merry with few disturbances or arrests, and nighttime receptions, dancing, and singing persisted across head-quarters. The piece also notes hydrophobia fears and a light aside about dog-related warnings during summer heat.
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Omaric
Singing Brothers
Cincinnati
America
Europe
Meerstile
Mendelssohn
Abert
Schoener
Ville Feline
Be Sendak
Cleveland Mennerchor
Wooster Sa
Cleveland Gesangverein
Deny
Peesay
Great Picnic at Short's Grove Ends in River Accidents
A large gathering at Short's Grove and Price's Woods drew about thirty thousand people for a great picnic. The Ben Franklin steamship事故 disabled near the bridge, with one chimney falling onto the deck, while police kept order. Reports of drownings and injuries circulated, but few incidents marred the day. a German man, William Bauer, died by self-inflicted prussic acid after years of intemperance.
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Et In
Short’s Grove
Price’s' Woods
J. H. Gronbeek
St. Mary
Ben
Fran
Texas
Robinson
Bod
I. and C. I
Canaliton Catawba Ard
Cal
B. M. Moore
Cen
Cal. B. M Moa Bis
Ept
William Bauer
Jones and
Wade Street
Bauer
Andes Insurance officer election and fire scene at gala
A stockholders meeting of Andes Insurance Company elected directors including Alfred Gaither and John H. Beattie Secretary. A later fire at the Feet Halle building caused panic. one person, Wolf, was severely injured and hospitalized. Mrs Otto, John Hauser, and George Koffer were lightly hurt.
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The
Andes Insurance Company
Cencepf Tac
Tag Cede
Alfred Gaither
Jos. Gored Alexander Long
Samuel M. Murphy
Robert Mitchell
C. W. Moulton
Aug. Wessel H
Charles H. West David Gibson
George Fox
Lenin
Fries
Anaes
Cors
Wolf
Central
Ad Dean
Cincinnati Hospital
Otto
John Hauser
George Kchoffer
Suburban Political Meetings and Civil Rights Action
The Democratic County Executive Committee will meet tomorrow morning at the courthouse to discuss contests and the Cory race. An adjourned meeting of the colored voters at the courthouse adopted a report backing the Republican canvas and pledging support to the Liberty party. The Freedmen's Bureau plans to build a $15,000 schoolhouse for colored residents in the city, with a suitable lot to be provided by authorities. City Council and School Board to address the matter.
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Democratic County Executive Committee
Cory
Conorep Worris
Bator
Seecanerat
Ageron
O'Hara
Senoon
Buiacks
Freedmen’s Bureau
Canton Defeats Dirty Crass in Local Handball Game
In Newport market coverage, a Saturday game at the Canton venue ended with Canton Stockings defeating the Dirty Crass andria in a slow paced contest. U. S. Marshal noted delays and an eye on local officials as potential mayoral candidates are discussed. Tony Wid pork-packer plans a season stint on York between Belletas and Madison streets.
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Pdcekt
U. S
Tony Wid Pork-Packer
York
Belletas
Madison Streets
Picnic at Sengerfest Draws Sturdy Crowd
A disorderly crowd gathered at Sengerfest with no property damage reported as a man fell into a ravine but sustained only injuries. Local residents noted a lively day with a lecture by Mr Lippencott on Afflictions and a performance at the Masonic Hall featuring The Murdoch reading She is Conquered to a fine audience.
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Ines
Sr Catendon Deouich
Lippencott
Candy Manufacturer Seeks Wholesale Nuts Firm
A terse classified note from a wholesale candy maker at 207 Main Street seeks a nuts supplier. The ad lists a contact at Fifth Avenue and indicates immediate needs, with brief directions to respond to Nathan at the store. The wording is compact and includes an address cue for locating the supplier.
Wooden Blocks Proposal Notice Open for Bids
The notice calls for sealed proposals on various wooden blocks including chestnut oak poplar white pine cedar in specified lengths. Bids require a twenty five cent revenue stamp and the board reserves the right to reject all bids. no proposal will be received without the stamp attached. Clerk Frank McCord signs as issuing official.
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United States Revenue
McCord
Bids Opened For Street Work At City Office
The street bid process is described with naming of bidders and required bonds. Frank M. McCord serves as Clerk and notes the right to reject any or all bids. Proposals must be accompanied by two sureties and a twenty five cent revenue stamp.
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Chanic
Jraf
Indust
Reagan Aia
Frep
Lockrey
Int Rn
F. Y
United States
Frank M. McCord
Sealed Proposal Record at Board Office
The document shows a sealed proposal filed at the board office with a twenty-five cent United States revenue stamp. Clerk Frank M. MctorD acknowledges receipt and seals the record, indicating formal action pending. The legible portions reference the board and a formal clerk procedure in an official capacity.
Erroneous Bids and Street List Notice 1850
Bid submissions rejected due to errors. The notice lists multiple street segments including Abigail street from Broadway to Pea Bracket alley, and others on Campbell, John, Providence, Van Horne, and Linn streets. It records bond requirements of twenty five cent revenue stamp and attendance by two Bikidem as needed. Frank M. McCord, Clerk, date 1850.
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Abigail Street
Broadway
Twelfth
Thirteenth Street
Brighton Alley
Freeman Street
Coleman Street
Campbell Street
Elder Street
Adlay Street
Hustalley
Hamilton Road
Angle
John Street
Findlay Street
Charlotte Street
Second Street
Water Street
West Street
Clark Street
Linn Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Providence Street
Peat Oliver
Finding Street
van Horne
Baymiller
Earee Range
United States Revenue
Frank M. McCord
PISTOLS AND KNIVES FEATURED IN SALE NOTICE
A fragmentary newspaper item shows an auction or sale listing involving pistols knives and other arms. The readable portions mention vendors or consignors possibly linked to Kittredge and WW, with scattered references to firearms and flea markets.
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Kittredge & WW
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Belknap
Ohio
Jacob Cerf
Wm. Smith
Leavenworth
Garfield
Dinetics
Kuklux
Nashville & Chattanooga
Tennessee State Line
Bridgeport
Chest
West Tennessee
Clarksvil
Cumberland
Nora Aatio
Te Vertiser
Erapieins
Ee Wee Lin Fay
Wells, Fargo & Co
Ann Cosgrove
Berry Street
California
New York Board of State Canvansers
Albany
N.Y
Court of Appeals
Sanford E. Church
Estleney R. Seldon
Church
William F. A Allen
Martin Grover
Rufus ‘W. Racksham
Charles A. Rapallo
Charles J. Folger
Charles’ Drews
Charles Mason
Robert 8. Hale
Mesars. Folger and Andrews
Bibien
Bay of San Blas
Dividing Ridge
Nyack
Pacific
City Matters
Led Bs
Ilson Monies
Chicaco
Chicago
Heavenly City
Ieee
Haven
Guy Anmoap
Craver
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
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Lstars
Magers
Jewell i
Waterman
Cincinnatis
Dace
Ganxs
Woodburn
Pioneer
Pioneers
Woodburns
Olle H. Kina
Thornton
von Vieth
Francisco
Neenee Keating
Voss
Geyt
Kemper
Lowry
Amel Pee
TOR
Bote
Las Woodburs
Upire
Clit Williams
Seorens
Aee Anit K Kinney
Beere
COPEC
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JP Essence
Sisdevice
Ahic
Shel
Portssouri
Portsmouth Times
Riversides
Mutual
Maysville
Logans
Eye Os
Religious
Mbiles
Vas
Amelie
Aura
Covington
Newport
Delhi
Fresles B. C
Joel J. Barlow
C. G. Rankin & CO
Commission. Merchants
Eter Beck
Ieee Inp
Franklin Type Foundery
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Johnson
McGregor
V6 Nc Sr
Binett
Sturdevant
Ugon
JAS. L. Haven & CO
Ealed Proversle
Board
Feos
Stan
Je Frank M. McTord
Sling Sect
Pistols
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