NOTES AND NEWS Brief items from various regions
Cheyenne and Pacific trains show weak reflexes. Grand Duke travels Havana to Rio de Janeiro and Gilet. The Prince and Princess of Wales set aside days before southward trip. Mazini at Tiil preparing for Italy invasion. Boss Strong rumored killed in Robeson County. Woman and baby suffocated by log cabin fire in Glover's Station. France treaty talks, Ku Klux arrests in South Carolina, and national convention set for June 5. Huston case urged independent investigation. Saengerfest building planned with 150 by 232 feet footprint and seating for 15,064. Treasury notes. Italy seeks fortification explanations. Washington: General Howard to curb Arizona actions. Banks' reserves tight. Harbor-Master bribe allegation. Tammany Society delegation rules.
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Prince and Princess of Wales
Mazsini
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Italy
North Carolina
Boss Strong
Robeson County
New Brunswick
Glover's Station
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France
Foreigh Affairs
Washington
Howard
Arizona
British Claims Commission
New York
Hannibal and St
Coed
South Improvement Company
Wm. H. Cooke
Voucher No
Amer
Two Arms Investigations Progress In Washington
Special dispatch summarizes Senate and House probes into arms sales. Major Barnett testified on sales processes. Major Caspin said he did not track destinations or bids, including French agents. Other items note a ministerial appointment shift, Bates refusing resignation amid Mormon pressure, Longstreet's resignation move, and NH Republican upbeat for tomorrow's vote.
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Senate
House
Major Barnett
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New York
Sickies
Spain
United States
Utah
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Senate Committee On Judiciary
Newman
General Longstreet
New Orleans
Congressional Republican Committee
New Hampshire
Ohio fire insurance business in 1871 reported
A state dispatch summarizes Ohio fire insurance activity for 1871. It lists paid-up capital totals and liabilities, grand risks written and premiums received by joint stock and mutual companies, plus figures for companies of other states and foreign firms. It notes six foreign companies operating in Ohio, with three admitted that year.
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O.mérebit
United States
Ohio
Ohio Mutual
Mutual Com
House approves bill striking Southern Railway charter restorations
Private dispatches report the House passed the bill striking restorations from the Southern Railway charter by a viva voce vote and immediately sent it to the Senate. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce president notes the bill to strike Senate amendments to the Southern Railroad grant passed the House this morning.
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House
E. A. Ferguson
Oer
Southern Railway
Riva
Senate
C. W. Rowland
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Crant
Riza Rece
Mexicans Ravaging the Rio Grande Region Threaten Retaliatory Invasions
A regional telegraph warns of further incursions into the Rio Grande border sector from Mexican forces. Officials urge vigilance and retaliation plans, with military and civilian defenses on alert as tensions rise in the border zone.
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Rio Grande Region
Drunken quarrel ends in fatal shooting near New Albany
Special Dispatch reports James Caddy fatally shot by A Kroger at St Josephs settlement six miles north of New Albany. Caddy survived into morning before death. Cause attributed to a drunken quarrel. Dennis Keefe of Louisville found drowned near the wharfboat after arriving by train. He fell into the river while heading to the ferry landing.
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Times and Chronicle
New Albany
Sro
James Caddy
A. Kroger
St. Joseph's Settlement
Dennis Keefe
Louisville
Murder crisis in Boyle County Kentucky sparks lynch fears
St Louis report tells of a fatal shooting at the St Louis Vandalia crossing near Fast St Louis. A man named Newman and his companion killed a father in Boyle County Kentucky. a child narrowly escaped. The crime caused great town-wide panic with mobs forming and threats of lynching the accused. The slain man’s wife identified two suspects, Bob Isases among them.
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Boyle County
Kentucky
St. Louis
J Newman
Yichac
Dean
Roose
Deavne
Bob Isases
The Reply to Granville
The Observer reports that Secretary Fish has replied to Lord Granville on indirect damages and that the American Government desires a final amicable settlement. It notes neither Britain nor the United States favors resuming Joint High Commission proceedings.
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Fish
Lord Granville
Joint High Commission
Paris Debates and Diplomatic News From March Paris
Paris dispatch reports an unfounded rumor about U S arms sales during the war and notes German pardon offers. In the National Assembly Deputy Guarand attacked Thiers over the empire versus republic path, with Pouyer-Quertier defending Delamotte amid embezzlement allegations. Gambetta backed the National Defense government. Reconciliation talks aim to keep decrees and the Bordeaux pact in a press control bill.
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Thiers
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Eaidt Delamotte
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Bordeaux
Meeting of Ministers at Maprio Aides Sagasta Faction
A large Ministerial party meeting in Maprio today drew many unionists and Sagasta followers. Speakers claimed to represent true September revolutionists, praising Amadeus and the King. Serrano said he would uphold the dynasty and blamed Republicans as the government’s enemies. An electoral committee formed after the addresses.
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le Temps
Seville
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General Order Stores and New Orleans Politics
Public notice from Collector Arthur moves General Order business. Leet & Stocking warehouses omitted. Ambiguous references to Tweed Ring prosecutions, Governor Warmoth arrival in New York, and reform critiques of New Orleans officials amid election fraud claims and water board excesses.
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Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Defiance Ohio
The Lafayette House in Defiance owned by Fred Morehouse and occupied by Frank Francor caught fire around seven this morning from a defective flue and was completely destroyed. Loss about 5000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured and 2000 dollars in various funds. Firemen and townspeople prevented spread to the railroad depot and nearby structures.
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Frank Francor
River News From Charleston To Evansville Dispatch
Charleston reporters describe river conditions with rising and falling levels across multiple towns. The Emma Graham and vessels like Clara Scott depart while the Kinney and Hoosier make trips. weather is cold and snowy with varying river depths and active business along the Ohio and Monongahela streams.
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Greensboro
Browneville
J. Baker
New Orleans
Wheeling
Mewrais
Nick
Sam Orr
Obie
Steam railways in the city debate heats up
A week long discussion between advocates and opponents of a steam railway along Moyamensing avenue in Philadelphia’s First and Second Wards continues. The Public Ledger urges city authorities to adopt a practical plan for freight rail via the streets to aid warehouses and manufacturing, arguing such facilities are essential to keep pace with rising railway traffic.
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Philadel
Philadelphia
Dadriphia Public Ledger
Land Grant Patlare Robeson to Be Investigated
Washington dispatch reports a House session where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad delay bill failed to advance as Dawes refused to entertain it. Blair of Michigan pressed a select committee to probe charges by the New York Sun against Secretary Robeson, who asked for an official conduct investigation. The Robeson letter to Gen Banks was read, and the resolution passed without division.
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Dawes
Blair
Michigan
New York Sun
Robeson
Gen
Investigating Committees Hear Details on Smuggling and Arms Sales
Washington March 11. A House Committee met and issued an order from New York to tes tify. A New York letter reader outlined seizure of smuggled tobacco and cigars and baggage examinations. Col Crispin denied knowledge of arms sale destinations. W McNally testified no government officer profited.
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Go York
Col
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New York Ordnance Stores
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W. McNatly
Ordnance Bureau
Senate
Carpenter
Inquest Opens Over Mothers and Three Children Dead
A coroner in Dayton opens an inquest into the death of a mother and her three children found near Wayne and Mad River, Greene County. The husband Leonhardt Marquardt is said to have confessed to choking his wife, while the children described a night of killings by both parents. The county’s Children’s Home costs are outlined, and post mortems are in progress.
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Times and Chronicle
Daytor
Wayne and
Mad River
Greene County
Dayton
Leonhardt Marquardt
Elizabeth
Habekkuk
Leah
Samuel
Coal Exchange Opposes Tripartite Bridge Plan
Pittsbrine March 11 A committee of the Coal Exchange resolves to oppose any bridge over the hill unless built to state national laws with US engineers locating the piers They believe the proposed tripartite bridge would endanger navigation and harm the coal trade A committee will notify the bridge company of the action Weather cloudy thermometer 34 degrees.
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Tmes and Chronicle
Pittsbrine
Committee of the Coal Exchange
United States
Gould and Party Ousted at Erie Railroad
In New York on March 11, Erie Railroad stockholders voted Gould and eight directors out. They were expelled from the president's room as the Erie building came under control of police. Directors then elected General Dix as President of the company.
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Erie Railroad
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Erie
General Dix
Death of Mazzini Stuns Europe in Pisa Dispatch
A Pisa dispatch announces the death of Joseph Mazzini the renowned Italian Republican. Count de Chambord has departed for Cologne. The Prince and Princess of Wales, currently in the city, head south toward France and were received by Thiers.
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Italy
Joseph Mazzini
Count de Chambord
Cologne
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France
Thiers
Great Meeting in Hyde Park Protests Parks Bill
Lexpos reports a Hyde Park protest yesterday against the Parks regulation Bill with about 4000 persons in attendance. The event stayed orderly and featured the burning of a copy of the bill. Carriage of royal news notes the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorne visiting the Queen before Germany. Election preparations in Carlisle urge support for coalition candidates and Sagasta calls governors to enforce laws.
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Hyde Park
Davouter Louise
Marchioness of
Lorne
Germany
Carlisle
Sagasta
Pope denies planned Rome departure and cites church woes
In Rome on March 11 the Pope denied reports he would leave the city. He told an audience that the church’s misfortunes since 1548 date from his pontificate and that co existence of two powers in Rome is unsafe for the church.
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Vlain
Rome
Crowded Mall Court Delays Trial Amid Juror Illness
A large crowd gathered at the Common Pleas Court to watch Mall's trial but a juror fell severely ill, with a physician's certificate saying continued service endangers life. Judge Daly adjourned until Friday while the court reviews the juror's condition, and the Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad plans a sale of ten thousand common shares amid rumors of legal raids on the Erie Railway and officials.
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Common Pleas Court
Mall
Hall
Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company
Erie Railway
Congress Debates Relief Bill and Civil Service Reform
In the Senate, discussion centers on remonstrances against the Relief Bill and requests from a nine-member lumber delegation from the Saginaw Valley. There is mention of census copies, a mail service bill, Pomeroy’s rule, and Senator Sherman’s stance on the civil service bill. In the House, debates touch on telegraph, railroad land grants, and investigative motions related to Secretary ner ikea amid continued procedural pauses.
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Saginaw Valley
Cole
R. Cole
Francisco
Tahiti
Pomeroy
Sherman
Trumbull
Senate
HOUSE
Ohio Liquor Law bill sparks petitions in Senate
A special dispatch reports in the Senate a bill relating to the Liquor Law of 1890, known as the Adair Liquor Law, drawing many petitions for modification or reform. No committee report has been issued by the General Assembly on the subject.
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Senate
Colcmts
Ohio
General Assembly
Missing funds in Toledo railroad robbery case
A drover named J. A. Miller from Goshen reported a theft involving about twelve thousand dollars in railroad funds. Eight thousand of the money was later recovered where left by the thief. the remainder and the robber are still missing.
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J. A. Miller
Goshen
Comet Dehaee
Market Notes From The Old Market Quarter
The old market quarter reports a quiet scene on the No New York market. Trading is firm with prices at eight dollars for certain goods and three dollars fifty cents for others.
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Pirtserne
Grain Market Brief From Early 19th Century Ledger
OCR fragment shows fluctuating prices for flour oats rye and corn with notes on parley and molasses. Mentions cash prices, sellers, and a March event. Limited legible details include dull oats, steady rye, and firm corn dates.
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The Greatest Speech Ever Made at Albany Newsboys Banquet
Gov Hoffman addresses Albany Times readers, telling newsboys and bootblacks they can rise from humble work to editor, publisher, or hotel owner with hard work and opportunity. He recalls personal connections, praises honest energy, and predicts a future generation of leaders among the city’s youth.
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Gov. Hoffman
Albany
Albany Times
Capitol
Micaiel Aber
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